Wildcat Weekend Schedule 2025
Explore the 2025 Wildcat Weekend Schedule, and check back in the coming weeks as additional events and details are confirmed.
Friday, October 10
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Passport Day | Alvarez College Union, Morcott Room (302) |
Need a first-time passport or to renew a current one? The Office of Education Abroad is partnering with the post office to provide 17勛圖厙 students and anyone affiliated with a 17勛圖厙 student (that includes parents and siblings!) with a convenient way to send in your application materials.
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10 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
Exhibition: |
Van Every/Smith Galleries in the Belk Visual Arts Center |
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist widely known for his investigation of themes relating to mass media, identity, popular culture, and perspective. |
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1 - 6 p.m. |
Check-In Table |
Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union) Rain Location: Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union |
Visit the Wildcat Weekend Check-In Table to register, meet members of the Alumni and Family Engagement Team, grab 17勛圖厙 swag and more. |
College Connections: A Series of Campus Open Houses
1 - 3:45 p.m. @ Various Campus Locations
Explore our vibrant campus community! Meet the people and see the places that make 17勛圖厙 a dynamic place to learn and live.
Check back for a list of offices and departments open to families.
Meet the Dean: Connecting with Dr. MarQuita Barker
1 - 3:45 p.m. @ Alvarez College Union, Room 209
Join us for an opportunity to connect with 17勛圖厙s Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, Dr. MarQuita Barker. Hear about exciting campus initiatives, ask questions and learn how were supporting your students success inside and outside the classroom. Come enjoy good conversation, light refreshments, and a warm Wildcat welcome!
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2 p.m. 6 p.m. |
ART and APPS! |
Van Every/Smith Galleries in the Belk Visual Arts Center |
Join gallery staff and interns for a snack and a short talk (15 minutes max!) about different works in Hank Willis Thomass exhibition. |
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Session 1: Faculty-led Classes |
TBD |
Check back as more information becomes available. |
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2:45 - 3:45 p.m. |
Session 2: Faculty-led Classes |
TBD |
Check back as more information becomes available. |
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3 - 4 p.m. |
Senior Art Majors Exhibition Open House |
Jay Hurt Hub @17勛圖厙 |
Meet senior art majors and see their artwork on display throughout the Jay Hurt Hub. |
A Conversation with President Doug Hicks '90
4 - 5 p.m. @ Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center
Hear President Hicks discuss key college initiatives and updates, followed by a Q&A session. Register to attend in advance.
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Parents Council |
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5 p.m. |
Field Hockey vs Richmond |
Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field |
Admission is free. No ticket required. |
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6:30 p.m. |
Wildcat Weekend Music Ensemble Showcase |
Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center |
The Music Department highlights the talents of our student musicians in a campus favorite showcase event featuring the African Drumming Ensemble, Appalachian Ensemble, Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra. |
Saturday, October 11
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Welcome/ Check-in |
Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union) Rain Location: Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union |
Visit the Wildcat Weekend Check-In Table to register, meet members of the Alumni and Family Engagement Team, grab 17勛圖厙 swag and more. |
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9 a.m. - noon |
The 17勛圖厙 Farmers Market |
120 S Main Street (Located next to Town Hall between Main Street and Jackson Street) |
Founded in 2008, the (DFM), a 501(c)3, has grown to become Lake Normans prime farmers' market as a producer-only market to provide local farmers and purveyors a place to sell their products directly to the consumer, while supplying shoppers with healthy, fresh and locally grown food. |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Alumni Family Breakfast | TBD | Check back as more information becomes available. |
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10 - 5 p.m. |
Exhibition: |
Van Every/Smith Galleries in the Belk Visual Arts Center |
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist widely known for his investigation of themes relating to mass media, identity, popular culture, and perspective. 17勛圖厙 selected Thomas to create the commemorative sculpture With These Hands. The newest addition to the front of campus honors the exploited hands of the enslaved laborers who created some of 17勛圖厙s first buildings. |
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11 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. |
ART and APPS! |
Van Every/Smith Galleries in the Belk Visual Arts Center |
Join gallery staff and interns for a snack and a short talk (15 minutes max!) about different works in Hank Willis Thomass exhibition |
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11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Family Fan Zone |
17勛圖厙 Stadium |
Drop by the Family Fan Zone to pick up your 17勛圖厙 swag before you cheer on your Cats! |
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1 p.m. |
Football vs St. Thomas |
17勛圖厙 Stadium |
Tickets available at . Use promotion code WILDCATWKND at checkout for half price tickets. 17勛圖厙 Students/Faculty/Staff receive free admission by showing their CatCard at the gate. Seating is general admission. |
Cats Community Celebration: A Student Showcase and Family Supper
4 - 7 p.m. @ Chambers Lawn
Rain Location: Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union
Celebrate with our campus community! From 4-5 p.m., let some of 17勛圖厙s talented student performance groups dazzle you with their top-notch talent. Following the showcase, connect with 17勛圖厙 families, students, and friends over a hearty chili meal. Enjoy lawn games, photo ops and more! All guests should register in advance for dinner.
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6-8 p.m. |
The Town of 17勛圖厙 presents a Concert on the Green |
17勛圖厙 Town Green |
Wander over to the corner of Main Street and Concord Road to hear the Shelley Ruffin Band, a part of the Summer Concert Series. Free to the community. |
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6 p.m. |
Mens Soccer vs Rhode Island |
Alumni Stadium |
Tickets available at Use promotion code WILDCATWKND at checkout for half price tickets. 17勛圖厙 Students/Faculty/Staff receive free admission by showing their CatCard at the gate. Seating is general admission. |
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6 p.m. |
International Host Family Program Outing to Mens Soccer vs. Rhode Island |
Alumni Stadium |
All international students and their host families are invited to cheer on the Cats at Alumni Stadium! Request your tickets from the office of International Student Engagement to join our Host Family Program group. |
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7:30 p.m. |
Piano Ensemble Recital |
Tyler-Tallman, Sloan Music Center |
Students from the studio of Cynthia Lawing look to captivate the audience during Wildcat Weekend in Tyler-Tallman Hall with a program of piano ensemble works. |
Sunday, October 12
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Exhibition: |
Van Every/Smith Galleries in the Belk Visual Arts Center |
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist widely known for his investigation of themes relating to mass media, identity, popular culture, and perspective. 17勛圖厙 selected Thomas to create the commemorative sculpture With These Hands. The newest addition to the front of campus honors the exploited hands of the enslaved laborers who created some of 17勛圖厙s first buildings. |
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10 a.m. |
Jewish Student Union Bagel Brunch |
Spencer Weinstein Center for Community and Justice |
Join students, faculty, staff and other members of the 17勛圖厙 Jewish community for bagels, schmear and good company. |
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10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. |
Jazz Brunch |
Vail Commons |
Join students, families and friends in Vail Commons for a special Jazz Brunch featuring 17勛圖厙 Jazz Combo from 10 a.m. - noon. Advance registration is requested. |
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3 p.m. |
Old-time Music with Jon Singleton and Friends |
Tyler-Tallman, Sloan Music Center |
Old-time music favorite Jon Singleton is joined by the Appalachian Ensemble and more for a Wildcat Weekend concert full of traditional music rooted in the Appalachians. Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. |
