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From the Longwood Gardens website:

Our Gardens are a living expression of all that our founder, Pierre S. du Pont, found inspiring, meaningful, and beautiful. From the intricate fountain systems to the meticulous gardens to the architectural grandeur, awe-inspiring discoveries await at every turn.

WCU Families who would like to go to Longwood Gardens on Sunday, October 1, 2023 will be able to use the promo code WCUPARENT and be given a 20% discount on adult tickets (making the cost $20/pp). This discount is valid on all adult tickets only on October 1st.

Hours:
Fri - 5-9:30
Sat - 12-9:30
Sun - 11-4

Student Recreation Center

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here

Graham Natatorium 855 S. New Street

SECC Ballroom 101 A & B

Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore……

Explore the night sky in our very own on-campus Mather Planetarium with a Ph.D. Astronomer! Tickets are required.

Purchase your ticket here

Come and watch our WCU Golden Rams Women’s volleyball team. They will be playing against Kutztown University.

Volleyball games are in Hollinger Field House. There is no cost for attendance.

Registration Link

Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore……

Explore the night sky in our very own on-campus Mather Planetarium with a Ph.D. Astronomer! Tickets are required.

Purchase your ticket here

Emerald City Lights

Join us for wizardry themed events that has something for everyone! Follow the yellow bring road to a night of escape rooms, karaoke, DIY treats, and a world of more for students and families to enjoy together.

Registration Link

Student Recreation Center

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Food trucks and games and giveaways. OH MY!!

There’s no place like WCU for a ramtastic good time at our Wicked Block Party and street festival! Events will be held on the yellow brick road between Hollinger Field House and the Sciences & Engineering Center and the Commons building (SECC). Come out and show your Ram Pride!!

Join us Saturday, September 30th for a fall-themed, magical story time and craft at the University Libraries! This event is perfect for our up-and-coming Rams, ages 3-7 years old, but siblings and family of all ages are welcome to attend! You can expect a reading of age-appropriate children's books as well as a guided craft activity. For our Rams who might need a sensory break, spend this time in our Relaxing Rammie's Corner, or curl up with a book in one of our cozy beanbag chairs.

FHG Library, 1st floor Juvenile Room

No registration required

Mather Planetarium –

Purchase your ticket here

Rockwell Field – 855 S. New Street

Mather Planetarium –
Purchase your ticket here

Come and watch our WCU Golden Rams Women’s volleyball team. They will be playing against East Stroudsburg University.

Volleyball games are in Hollinger Field House. There is no cost for attendance.

Hollinger Field House

Cheer on the Golden Rams as they face off against Millersville University and enjoy tunes from the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band at half time!

The first 200 Family Weekend attendees will receive a complimentary concession voucher, courtesy of the WCU Foundation!
The first 400 Family Weekend attendees will also receive Homecoming/Family Weekend swag!

Parking at the stadium is $10 cash, but you are welcome to park for free on North Campus and take the free Campus Shuttle down to South Campus. The shuttle will pick up guests in front of Wayne Hall. Masks are required on the shuttle.

No backpacks or large bags will be allowed into the stadium. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, purses larger than a clutch bag, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags, camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after they have been inspected. As a reminder, alcohol is not permitted on the property or in the stadium.

John A. Farrell Stadium – purchase tickets here

Starting at the preserved Old Main archway on High Street--the symbolic beginning of the university--tourgoers will be treated to a one-hour overview of the evolution of the campus.   The tour will emphasize how the physical campus reflects the broadening of the school's educational mission as well as wider social changes.  The walking tour will take place around the historic quadrangle, a focus we will enhance by considering expansion to surrounding blocks.  Alumni are encouraged to share their own memories and stories as we stroll through campus history.

**For this tour, meet between Main Hall and the Library on High Street.

Register Here

Starting at the preserved Old Main archway on High Street--the symbolic beginning of the university--tourgoers will be treated to a one-hour overview of the evolution of the campus.   The tour will emphasize how the physical campus reflects the broadening of the school's educational mission as well as wider social changes.  The walking tour will take place around the historic quadrangle, a focus we will enhance by considering expansion to surrounding blocks.  Alumni are encouraged to share their own memories and stories as we stroll through campus history.

**For this tour, meet between Main Hall and the Library on High Street.

Register Here

Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah is one of the industry's most highly-anticipated leading men.

Pharoah was most recently seen in one of the biggest purchases out of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, THE BLACKENING, which premiered in their Midnight Madness section. THE BLACKENING sold out of the festival to Lionsgate and was released Juneteenth weekend, making back its production budget in the first few days of release. This year, Pharoah also starred in SPINNING GOLD as Cecil Homes, the right hand man of 1970s record producer Neil Bogart who co-founded Casablanca Records.

In the last few years, Pharoah has appeared in Comedy Central’s OUT OF OFFICE alongside Ken Jeong and Oscar Nuñez and in the independent comedy MORT IN SHERMAN OAKS with Lucy Hale and Jim Gaffigan. He starred in Netflix’s RESORT TO LOVE with Cristina Milian for producer Alicia Keys and in the Lionsgate thriller PRIVATE PROPERTY. Pharoah also co-starred opposite Harry Shum Jr. in Universal’s ALL MY LIFE, in Justin Simien’s critically acclaimed feature film BAD HAIR for Hulu, and in Lionsgate’s 2 MINUTES OF FAME for director Leslie Small.

On the small screen, Pharoah starred as “J.J. Evans” in ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Live in Front of a Studio Audience version of ALL IN THE FAMILY and GOOD TIMES. He also hosted and produced the hit Nickelodeon gameshow, UNFILTERED. 

Best known for his spot-on impressions, Pharoah spent six seasons as a cast member on NBC’s SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. In 2017, he shifted to his first leading role as ‘Floyd Mooney’ in Showtime’s WHITE FAMOUS, which was executive produced by Academy Award-winner Jaime Foxx and inspired by Foxx’s real-life experiences. 

Additional film and television credits include Sony Picture’s animated feature, THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES, Steven Soderbergh’s UNSANE, Universal’s animated feature SING, CBS Films’ GET A JOB, CBS’s All Access’s REMOTE, FOX Searchlight’s LOLA VERSUS, FOX’s FAMILY GUY, FOX’s THE SIMPSONS, Netflix’s BOJACK HORSEMAN, and Cartoon Network’s ROBOT CHICKEN. He also currently serves as a consulting writer/producer on FAMILY GUY.

In addition to acting and his stand-up, Jay released his first EP titled “Spittin Image” in August 2021. The tracks are a marriage between Jay’s spot-on impressions and his love of songwriting and rapping. All songs are written by Jay and produced by Andrew Hypes.  

Pharoah continues to headline comedy clubs across the country throughout the year. 

Tickets are now on sale to the public here or 610.436.2266

From the Longwood Gardens website:

Our Gardens are a living expression of all that our founder, Pierre S. du Pont, found inspiring, meaningful, and beautiful. From the intricate fountain systems to the meticulous gardens to the architectural grandeur, awe-inspiring discoveries await at every turn.

WCU Families who would like to go to Longwood Gardens on Sunday, October 1, 2023 will be able to use the promo code WCUPARENT and be given a 20% discount on adult tickets (making the cost $20/pp). This discount is valid on all adult tickets only on October 1st.

Join us in The Commons for a family style brunch. The first 100 registrations will receive complimentary brunch tickets.

Additional WCU swag will also be available including an exclusive WCU Homecoming/Family Weekend  Weekend cutting board!

Enjoy free entry to our Student Recreation Center - a $7.00 value, free for the Ram Fam!

Student Recreation Center

Register for your pass 
here