Homecoming

Warren Wilson College welcomes you back to campus for Homecoming Weekend: Friday, October 3 – Sunday, October 5.

We look forward to seeing our community members together again for a weekend of festivities and fun!

Please register to attend Homecoming events below.

Events Hosted by Alumni and Friends

Enjoy these additional events during Homecoming Weekend and check out their Facebook event pages for more details. 

Billy Edd Wheeler Memorial 

Friday, October 3| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church | 101 Chapel Lane, Swannanoa NC

All are invited to join in celebrating the life of beloved alumnus and award-winning song writer, Billy Edd Wheeler ’53.

Alumni Homecoming Show

Saturday, October 4 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Oak and Grist Distillery (alum-owned)

1556 Grovestone Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Find more information and RSVP here.

Alumni Choir Reunion and Church Centennial Celebration

Sunday, October 5 | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

WWC Presbyterian Church

101 Chapel Ln, Swannanoa, NC 28778

Find more information and RSVP here

Alumni and Friends Golf Meetup

Friday, October 3 | 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Black Mountain Golf Club

15 Ross Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711

For more information or to register, contact Bob Washel ’72 at 1warhorse@msn.com.

More Homecoming Events:

The following events do not require pre-registration and are all free of charge.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

Student Networking with Alumni and Building Career Knowledge (S.N.A.C.K)

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Morris’ Community Pavilion

This is an opportunity for current WWC students to network with alumni. If you would like to participate, contact Matt Weis, Associate Director of Employer Engagement, at mweis@warren-wilson.edu.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

Information Desk and Merch Tent

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Formal Gardens

Swing by the welcome table for name tags and all your WWC merchandise needs! You are not required to check in at the Information Desk, but may stop by with questions or to purchase WWC swag. 

 

Gallery Exhibit Closing Reception

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Elizabeth Holden Gallery

Visit Elizabeth Holden Gallery for the closing reception of Catch & Release featuring larger than life cyanotypes and installations by interdisciplinary artist, Jillian Marie Browning. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Homecoming Square Dance

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Bryson Gym

Join us after the BBQ for a traditional Homecoming square dance! The square dance will take place in Bryson Gym with WWC student bands providing the music and Phil Jamison calling.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

WWC Women’s Volleyball vs. Bob Jones University

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Devries Gymnasium

 

WWC Women’s Soccer vs. Greensboro

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Soccer Field, Hank Steinbrecher Soccer Complex

 

WWC Men’s Soccer vs. Greensboro

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Soccer Field, Hank Steinbrecher Soccer Complex

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