BUCKHANNON, West Virginia –  West Virginia Wesleyan College is excited to announce Family Weekend will be Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

Friday night includes a special opportunity, S’Moores with President James Moore, at 7:30 p.m. at the fire pit located behind the Annie Merner Pfeifer Library. Earlier that day, Moore will have an investiture as part of the Founders Day ceremony to become the 20^th president of the College since its founding in 1890.

On Saturday, there will be a number of events including the chance to catch a softball scrimmage, hear the Pep Band during a showcase on the Chapel Lawn, take in an intrasquad swim meet and screen print a design at the Art Department in McCuskey Hall.

At 1 p.m., the Football ‘Cats take on West Virginia State University. Admission is free. During halftime, Homecoming Royalty will be introduced.

Executive Chef Jason Fleck and his team at Aladdin Food Service are planning a chef’s special dinner in French A. See Dining Center from 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday Night includes a student favorite, Big Bingo, in the Dining Hall.

Family Weekend wraps up with brunch in the dining hall at 11:15 a.m. and a softball scrimmage at noon.

These events are in addition to a robust schedule planned for Homecoming 2023 also taking place over the weekend.

For a full schedule of events and to register, visit www.wvwc.edu/familyweekend

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2024 Best Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan eighth in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students more than 50 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and clinical mental health counseling; 20 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 50 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.