Wildcat Weekend Schedule

Van Every and Smith Galleries

Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center, 315 N. Main St. Davidson, NC

Exhibiting Artists: Malu Alvarez ’02, Annie Broderick ’05, Sarah Claire Chambless ’12, Sarah Elizabeth Cornejo ’16, Lucy Corwin ’05, Elijah Gowin ’90, Susan McAlister ’85, Stuart Robertson ’15, Taylor O. Thomas ’12.

Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union)

Rain Location: Atrium, Alvarez College Union

Visit the Wildcat Weekend Welcome Table to register, meet members of the Alumni and Family Engagement Team, grab Davidson swag and more.

Lauren Cunningham '09 Labyrinth and Peace Garden in Hobert Park

Join Ivan Mayerhofer, Associate Chaplain for Buddhist Programs and Director of Davidson Meditation Initiative for Mindful Movement. Session One: 1 – 1:25 p.m. Session Two: 1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. 

Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union)

Rain Location: Atrium, Alvarez College Union

Electronic devices are all around us. They are used for accomplishing simple to quite complex tasks. This hands-on class taught by Dr. Anthony Kuchera will give participants the opportunity to build an electronic circuit and interface software with hardware to make and control a simple device. No experience necessary.

Join Dr. Rose Stremlau, Associate Professor of History for a lesson in Charlotte history. The Charlotte metro area has long been a vibrant corridor for trade and interaction among diverse peoples. Learn how Native nations in this region evolved as a result of colonization and how their stories intersect with those of the college.

Sustainability Office

Hamilton House, 433 Concord Rd.

Drop by the Sustainability Office to learn from staff and student employees about Davidson’s climate action and pathways for students to plug in to sustainability on campus, in the community and in their future careers. The office pollinator garden, compost and other features can “seed” some ideas for changes to your own home or landscape. Enjoy light bites and a hands-on activity and photo booth - with or without your Wildcat in tow.

Meet @ Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union)

Join Dr. John Corso-Esquivel, Chair of the Art Department, and students in an upper-level art history course for a tour of campus sculptures. 

Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center & C. Shaw Smith 900 Room.

Hear President Hicks discuss key college initiatives and updates, followed by a Q&A session. Afterward, enjoy refreshments and connect with faculty and staff. Register to attend in advance.

Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center

Come enjoy the first ever Music Department Ensemble Showcase, featuring the Appalachian Ensemble, choirs, Jazz Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra. Our ensembles will kick off the first evening of Wildcat Weekend with collaborations and highlights from our season.

Free and open to the public.

Families are wonderfully diverse! No matter how you define your family, we invite you to gather those you love, and join us for an evening filled with games, crafts, snacks and fun. Register to attend in advance.

Free and open to Davidson College students and chosen family members.

Exhibition: Art by Alumni, Homecoming

Van Every and Smith Galleries

Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center, 315 N. Main St. Davidson, NC

Exhibiting Artists: Malu Alvarez ’02, Annie Broderick ’05, Sarah Claire Chambless ’12, Sarah Elizabeth Cornejo ’16, Lucy Corwin ’05, Elijah Gowin ’90, Susan McAlister ’85, Stuart Robertson ’15, Taylor O. Thomas ’12.

Founded in 2008, the Davidson Farmers Market (DFM), a 501(c)3, has grown to become Lake Norman’s 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.

Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union)

Rain Location: Atrium, Alvarez College Union

Visit the Wildcat Weekend Welcome Table to register, meet members of the Alumni and Family Engagement Team, grab Davidson swag and more.

Baker Sports Center Parking Lot

Drop by for music, tailgate games, a bounce house and more!

Tickets are required for family members and guests. Students do not require tickets.
Tickets-$14 Adult, $7 Youth

Code for half-price tickets: FAMILY

Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center

Davidson College voice students Jacquelyn Culpepper, Ilana Lubitsch, Harrison Bumgardner, Melinda Whittington, and Amanda Selser take the stage in Tyler-Tallman Hall during Wildcat Weekend for an eclectic program of vocal music accompanied by Tomasz Robak.

Free and open to the public.

4 – 5 p.m.

Chambers Lawn
Rain location: Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union

The annual Music and Dance Extravaganza is a showcase featuring several of Davidson's beloved student performance groups.

Free and open to the public.

Connect with Davidson College families, students, friends and mentors during our first Wildcat Weekend community celebration. Enjoy food, refreshments, games, family photo ops and more! Register to attend in advance.

Free and open to Davidson College student, families and supporters. 

Students from the studios of Cynthia Lawing and William Fried look to captivate the audience during Wildcat Weekend for a program of solo and collaborative works.

Free and open to the public.

Van Every and Smith Galleries

Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center, 315 N. Main St. Davidson, NC

Exhibiting Artists: Malu Alvarez ’02, Annie Broderick ’05, Sarah Claire Chambless ’12, Sarah Elizabeth Cornejo ’16, Lucy Corwin ’05, Elijah Gowin ’90, Susan McAlister ’85, Stuart Robertson ’15, Taylor O. Thomas ’12.

Spencer Weinstein Center for Community and Justice

Join students, faculty, staff and other members of the Davidson Jewish community for bagels, schmear and good company!

Join students, families and friends in Vail Commons for a special Jazz Brunch featuring Davidson College Jazz Combo. Register to attend in advance.

Free and open to Davidson College students, families and supporters.

Free and open to the public.