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DEADLINES, TICKETS, & CONTACT INFORMATION 

 

Paw Tickets purchased after November 3 will not be mailed.
They may be picked up on the following dates:
Friday, Nov. 7
Alumni Office, Papadopoulos Bldg., 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 8

Tent in in front of Main Bldg., 9:00 am - 2:30 pm 

  

Paw Got questions? Contact Debbi Thompson, Director of Alumni & Parents Programs, at 864-597-4208.  
  

ADDITIONAL
EVENTS
 

Ben Wofford Books Hours:
Friday
9 am - 6 pm
Saturday
10 am - 6 pm
Sunday
12 pm - 3 pm

Sandor Teszler Library Gallery:
Robicsek Russion Icon Collection. Dr. Robicsek is a
surgeon and collector of Russion icons in Charlotte, NC.
Lending Wofford many of his items, the exhibit will be
available for viewing 10 am – 5 pm Friday and Saturday
and 12noon to Midnight on Sunday.

Martha Cloud Chapman Gallery Campus Life Building. Paintings by Amy Chalmers. Amy is a current Wofford student who has won the Whetsell Fellowship. This exhibition is the result of her summer’s work with local artist, Clair Miller Hopkins. Visit the gallery from 9 am – 5 pm all weekend.

Anna Todd Wofford Center
Andrews Field House. Works by Washington, D.C.-based artist Mary Shand. This is a permanent collection.

Entrance of the Sandor Teszler Library
Renowned Brookgreen Gardens is lending Wofford five small bronzes for the year. Additional works from the
Brookgreen collection will be on display at Converse College’s Phifer Building and the Chapman Cultural Center.

Liberty Trail:
Enjoy a nice walk or run down Wofford's Liberty Trail located off of Evins Street.

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HIGHLIGHTS 

Friday, November 7

2:00 - 5:00 pm
Meetings with Professors
Parents are encouraged
to meet with your student’s professors. Professors are available
by appointment only
and may be contacted via the Wofford Directory.

PAC Meeting
Montgomery Room, Burwell Building
Fall meeting of the Parents Advisory Council.

3:30 - 5:00 pm
Study Abroad Program Reception
AAAS Room, Burwell Building
All students who are planning to study abroad in Spring 2009 are invited to attend with their parents. 

5:15 - 6:30 pm
Senior Reception with Tommy Brittain, Chairman of the Wofford Board of Trustees
Great Oaks Hall
Chairman of the Board, Tommy Brittain '75, invites all seniors and their families to a reception in their honor.  Registration required.

Dinner with families, and Sorority and Fraternity Events planned for Friday evening.

8:00 - 11:30 pm

Puttin' on the Dog Party!

Lawn of the Village. The Chairmen of the Board will perform! Sponsored by SAA and Fun Funds and open to all Wofford students and their families.  Registration required.
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Saturday, November 8

8:30 - 9:30 am
Heritage Society Reception
Montgomery Room, Burwell Building
The Heritage Society is composed of Wofford students and alumni who have had a parent, grandparent or child graduate from Wofford. Registration required.

9:00 am - Noon
Meetings with Professors
Parents are encouraged to meet with your student’s professors. Professors are available by appointment only and may be contacted via the Wofford Directory.

11:30 am - Noon
“State of the College Address”

Leonard Auditorium. President Benjamin Dunlap will address the Wofford community.

11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Family Weekend Lunch
Horseshoe, Main Building
All Wofford parents, students, and other family members are invited for lunch. The menu will consist of
tailgating food and some lunch favorites. Wofford students with valid ID eat free. Adults: $10 Children: $5
Registration is required.

1:00 pm
UMYF Day: Russell King Stadium
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3:00 pm - Kick-off
Wofford vs. The Citadel.
Who will win the The Beacon Iced Tea Bowl VI? It will be a great game
so wear your black and old gold! General Admission tickets are $20 per adult and $10 per child (ages 3 – 12).
Buy tickets
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7:00 - 8:00 pm
Troubadour Series Concert
Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
Isaac Bustos will perform.

 

8:00 pm
Volleyball vs. Elon
Ben Johnson Arena

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Sunday, November 9

9:30 - 10:30 am
Good Morning Reception with President and Mrs. Dunlap
Front Lawn of the President's Home.  Breakfast items will be served.  Registration is required.

11:00 am
Family Weekend Worship Service
Leonard Auditorium, Main Building

2:00 pm
Volleyball vs. UNC-Greensboro
Ben Johnson Arena

HOTEL INFORMATION

Courtyard Marriott
864.585.2400
Off Bus. I-85; Exit 4 heading North or 4B heading South.

Spartanburg Marriott
800.228.9290
Limited rooms available.

Radisson Hotel & Suites
864.574.2111
Exit 2C off Bus. I-85 at I-26.

Residence Inn
864.576.3333
Exit 2C off Bus. I-85 at I-26.

Fairfield Inn
864.542.0333
At Hearon Circle, off Bus. I-85; Exit 4 heading North or 4B heading South.

Comfort Inn & Suites
Boiling Springs
864.814.2001
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PARKING
INFORMATION


On Campus:
Parking on campus & Memorial Drive will be available (watch for signage). Parking will not be available on the main drive of campus. Handicapped parking will also be available.

Near Gibbs Stadium:
Lots near Gibbs Stadium are Reserved Priority Parking for current Terrier Club members ($250 and above). General parking is also available at the lower end of Cummings Street and off of Twitty Street (from Pine Street).