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Campus Activities
We know life on campus goes far beyond the classroom and Campus Activities is here to help enrich your campus life. Discover a variety of extracurricular activities like on-campus concerts and movies, arts and cultural events and trips to regional plays, exhibits, music and more, all of which are offered to students at low or no cost.
Located in the center of campus, the A.K Hinds University Center is a part of the heart of campus. The UC is a place for you to study and hang out with friends, attend movies and events, and uncover new activities.
Annual Campus Events and Traditions
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic we know programming may look different. By necessity, our events and activities will shift and change as conditions demand. We're looking forward to Fall 2021 when we aim to return to 'normal operations.' Learn More
Below you'll find just a few examples of the types of activities and events we hold on campus...
Student Appreciation Week
Welcome back to Cullowhee! We kick off the fall with our annual Week of Welcome celebration
of students returning to campus. All week long you'll have the opportunity to meet
student organizations from across campus, make new friends, enjoy concerts, laugh
with comedians, and enjoy lots of free stuff.
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Week of Welcome & Valley Ballyhoo
It's campus coming back to life. At Valley Ballyhoo, you'll see every corner of student
life at WCU.
Meet clubs, Greek Student Organizations and a wide array of businesses and organizations
in Jackson County. They're all here to make your college experience better.
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Miracle at WCU
Ignite the spark! Miracle at WCU is a student led group that hosts events to raise awareness for our local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Miracle traditionally hosts a large main event to fundraise for the hospital along with several interactive events and a silent auction. Learn More
Family Weekend
Family Weekend is a wonderful opportunity for family members and guests to visit their
students and experience campus life. Events include but are not limited to the Student
Talent Show, climbing wall, music, football game, food, etc.
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Homecoming
Catamounts return home to celebrate what WCU means to them during homecoming.
We kick things off with our Homecoming carnival then celebrate all things Catamount
with a parade and floats decorated to the nines in downtown Sylva. You won't want
to miss cheering "go cats" at the football game and crowning of the homecoming king
and queen.
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Student Organizations
Life as a Catamount is full of opportunities to be involved and make a difference.
With over 90 recognized student organizations including academic interest, sports,
social, and spiritual interest groups, you're sure to quickly find your place here.
Connect Through Engage
The Department of Campus Activities provides a variety of entertainment and educational opportunities for our Catamounts. Last Minute Productions (LMP), our student programming board, hosts comedians, spoken word artists, concerts, movies and other fun events. Marketing for the department is under the Student Involvement branch with a student team of Marketing Coordinators, Videographer/Photographers, and Graphic Designers to help promote many activities. For more information contact Diane Swenson (LMP/Programming or Marketing). Student Involvement also oversees our Recognized Student Organizations on campus. For more information contact Campus Activities (Clubs and Orgs).
Committed to student growth and development, we provide students with the formal and
informal leadership opportunities they need to prepare students to be active participants
in their communities after graduation. New students can jump right in and get involved
with Cat Camp - a leadership retreat for new first-year students - and the Freshman Leadership
Institute. For more information on Cat Camp or Freshman Leadership Institute contact
Leslie Cavin
Learn more about Leadership Programming
Catamounts interested in making an impact on university decision-making and wanting to play a leadership role on campus can serve on the Student Government Association. Students who serve on the Student Government Association gain skills and experiences that appeal to potential employers.
Students interested in print or television production should be sure to check out
the opportunities with our student-run media clubs.
Learn More
Our Operations team is here to help with your needs at our beloved building, A.K.
Hinds University Center. Whether you need space for an event, borrow equipment, or
lost an item, we're here to assist!
Book a space or learn more about our building
Hours of Operation
A.K Hinds University Center
Summer Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30AM - 7:00PM
Saturday-Sunday 7:30AM - 5:00PM
We will be closed Monday, July 4th.
Special or holiday hours will be posted at entrances
Contact Us
210 A.K. Hinds University Center
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Map
Directions
828.227.7206 tel
828.227.7250 fax