Wildcat Weekend Schedule | Davidson

Wildcat Weekend 2024 will take place Oct. 25 - 27. The weekend will kick off midday Friday and run through Sunday afternoon. This year's schedule will be finalized in the coming months.

Below is a sample schedule from 2023.

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Friday

Time	Event	Location	Description
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Education Abroad Returnee Photo Contest	E.H. Little Library, Main Lobby	Stop by and view a display of more than 50 photographs taken by Davidson education abroad alumni over the last year, showcasing international landscapes, flora & fauna, and immersive intercultural activities. Cast a vote for your favorite images! Free and open to the public.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.	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.
12 – 5 p.m.	Welcome Table	Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union) Rain Location: Brown 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.
1 – 2 p.m.	Mindful Moment: Mindful Movement	Lauren Cunningham '09 Labyrinth and Peace Garden in Hobart Park, Rain location: E. Craig JR. Wall Academic Center	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.
1 - 3 p.m.	Mindful Moment: The Davidson Arts and Creative Engagement Art Cart	Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union) Rain Location: Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union	The Art Cart project began as part of the Duke Endowment Resiliency Grant. It was designed to help students alleviate stress and tap into their creative sides. Stop by the Welcome Table, then spend some time getting creative with other Wildcats.
1:30 – 2:20 p.m.	Faculty led Class: An Introduction to Electronic Circuits	Baker-Watt Science Center, Dana 127	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.
1:30 – 2:20 p.m.	Faculty led Class: Why Are Things Around Here Named Catawba?: The Native History of Davidson	Chambers Building, Room 1003	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.
2 – 3 p.m.	Mindful Moment: Sustainability	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.
1:30 – 2:20 p.m.	Campus Sculpture Tour	Meet @ Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union) Rain location: Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center, Room 117	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. In the case of inclement weather, a digital presentation will take place.
3 – 5 p.m.	A Conversation with President Doug Hicks '90 and Reception	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.
6 p.m.	Music Department Ensemble Showcase	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.
6 – 8:30 p.m.	Davidson College Men's Basketball Annual Red/Black Game	Baker Sports Complex	Join fans for a preseason gathering featuring a happy hour with a paid bar from 6 – 7 p.m., followed by a basketball scrimmage at 7 p.m. The event culminates with a fan press conference including the team and player autographs. Free.
7 – 9 p.m.	Family by Choice Gathering	Lilly Family Gallery	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.

Saturday

Time	Event	Location	Description
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.	Education Abroad Returnee Photo Contest	E.H. Little Library, Main lobby	Stop by and view a display of more than 50 photographs taken by Davidson education abroad alumni over the last year, showcasing international landscapes, flora & fauna, and immersive intercultural activities. Cast a vote for your favorite images! Free and open to the public.
9 a.m. - Noon	Davidson Farmer's Market	120 S. Main Street (Located next to Town Hall between Main Street and Jackson Street)	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.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.	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.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Welcome Table	Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union) Rain Location: Brown 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.
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Wildcat Tailgate Zone	Baker Sports Center Parking Lot	Drop by for music, tailgate games, a bounce house and more!
1 p.m.	Davidson College Wildcats Football vs. Valparaiso	Richardson Stadium	Tickets are required for family members and guests. Students do not require tickets. Tickets-$14 Adult, $7 Youth Code for half-price tickets: FAMILY
3 p.m.	Voice Studio Fall Recital	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.	Music & Dance Extravaganza	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.
5 – 7 p.m.	'Cats Community Celebration	Chambers Lawn	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.
7:30 p.m.	Piano Studio Fall Recital	Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center	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.

Sunday

Time	Event	Location	Description
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.	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.
10 a.m.	Jewish Student Union Bagel Brunch	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!
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Jazz Brunch	Vail Commons	Join students, families and friends in Vail Commons for a special Jazz Brunch featuring Davidson College Jazz Combo from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Register to attend in advance. Free for family members and supporters.
1 p.m.	Women's Soccer vs. LaSalle	Alumni Stadium	No ticket required. Free and open to the public.