3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Check in
Location:  University Center Balcony, 2nd Floor

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Family Weekend Meet and Greet
Location:  Univerity Center Balcony, 2nd Floor
A great opportunity to meet other Western families!

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Family Association Wine and Cheese Reception with Student Affairs Leadership ***
Location:  TBD
A new event this year, this is an opportunity for Family Association members to meet with Dr. Sam Miller, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Jane Adams-Dunford, Assistant Vice Cancellor for Student Affairs in a relaxed, intimate setting.  Bring your questions and your curiosity - Sam and Jane will talk about what's new this year and answer your questions.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Check in
Location:  University Center Balcony, 2nd Floor
Continental Breakfast Available

9:00 am - 9:30 am
Welcome and What's New at Western 2008-2009 ***
Location:  Ramsey Center
Speakers: Dr. John Bardo, Chancellor; Dr. Sam Miller, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Another new event this year - this is a great opportunity to learn about the chages happening on campus and hear about how the new initiatives are progressing from the people in the know!

9:30 am - 10: am
Location:  Rmsey Center
Panel Discussion - Academics at WCU ***
Representatives from the academic Colleges will be on hand to discuss what's new for this year and answer your questions.

10:45 am - 11:00 am     BREAK

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Tailgating
Location:  Ramsey Center

1:00 pm
Catamount Football vs. Georgia Southern
Family Association Members receive discount tickets
(click here for details)

Sunday, October 26, 2008
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Brunch and Learn
Location:  Grand Ballroom - UC

9:30 am - 11:00 am
Co-curricular Panel
Representatives will discuss new initiatives, upcoming events, and opportunities available for students as well as issues students and families need to consider for the upcoming year.

Participating Departments (subject to change):
Academic Advising
Career Services
Experiential Learning
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Residential Living
Study Abroad