UVa-Wise welcomes alumni to attend Homecoming Oct. 1-3

A tour of the new Center for the Arts, reunions, an alumni art show and football are among the events featured as The University of Virginia’s College at Wise celebrates Alumni Homecoming 2009 on Oct. 1-3.

“Living the Dream” is the homecoming theme this year as UVa-Wise celebrates the opening of the Center for the Arts with a special wine and cheese reception and tour, open to all alumni and visitors. An alumni art show featuring work from UVa-Wise graduates is the first exhibit slated for the new art gallery.

Hundreds of alumni from Virginia and beyond return to the campus each year to participate in Homecoming activities. The community is invited to the festivities as well.

Homecoming schedule of events

A complete schedule of Alumni Homecoming events follows:

Homecoming officially begins at 5 p.m. Thursday with a community picnic. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the Highland Cavalier football team and enjoy campus group competitions for the Silver Saber Spirit Award. The picnic and pep rally will take place at the Lawn by the Lake.

On Friday, the Class of 1959 will reunite for a luncheon at the Lila Vicars Smith House at noon. A reunion is set for 7 p.m. in the C. Bascom Slemp Student Center for the Class of 1970, the first four-year graduates of the College.

A preview of the new Center for the Arts will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday with a wine and cheese reception. Tours of the Center will last until 7:30 p.m. The Alumni Association will hold a silent auction and sale beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the C. Bascom Slemp Student Center.

Homecoming 2009 heats up on Saturday with a full day of events.

The Alumni Art Show begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Center for the Arts. To submit works of art, e-mail Suzanne Adams-Ramsey at sah4c@uvawise.edu.

The annual TRiO reunion gathers at 11 a.m. at the Lawn by the Lake.

The popular Alumni Picnic gets underway at the Lawn by the Lake at 11 a.m. Alumni, their families, current and retired faculty and staff, students, and friends of UVa-Wise can enjoy good food and time with friends before heading to Carl Smith Stadium to watch the Highland Cavaliers take on Georgetown. Kickoff begins at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are $5 for adults Admission is free for children, K-12 students and current UVa-Wise students holding a valid ID.

The Student Government Association holds the annual Homecoming dance at the Holiday Inn in Norton beginning at 10 p.m.

For more information about UVa-Wise Alumni Homecoming 2009, visit the Alumni Association Web site at www.uvawise.edu/alumni, or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 276-328-0128.

Game Day Public Parking

The construction of the new Convocation Center adjacent to the stadium has necessitated a change in parking at home football games this year. Game day public parking has been relocated. Parking near Carl Smith Stadium (at the practice fields and Vanover Street) will be on a first-come, first-served basis. In the case of inclement weather, parking in these areas will be limited.

ADA parking and parking for “Red and Gray” permit holders will remain at the stadium. Only those prominently displaying their ADA (handicapped/disabled) tags or license plates or those displaying their Red and Gray parking permits will be admitted to park at the stadium.

All other parking will be relocated to the main campus. Watch for changing traffic patterns, signs and detours. Shuttle service will be provided to and from the stadium to the Greear Gymnasium, softball and commuter parking lots from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For more information about game day public parking, visit the College’s Web site at www.uvawise.edu or contact the Office of College Relations at 276-328-0130.

Posted September, 4 2009