Fall 50th Events

Alumni Homecoming Weekend

Sept 30- Oct 2

September 30 - October 2, 2004 - Alumni-Homecoming Weekend - The Student Government Association will host an event honoring former SGA members.

Homecoming Weekend - BROTHERS OF PHI SIGMA KAPPA- Bruce Lowe andFrank Kilcoyne '79, brothers of the Xi Hexaton Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa, wants to plan a Phi Sigma Kappa reunion.   For inquiries you can e-mail Bruce at blowe@co.roanoke.va.us or call him at 540-772-2035 or email Frank at Frank.Kilcoyne@jmwsettlements.com or call 800-544-5533.

September 30 - Luau by the Lake complete with island-themed food, leis, and live beach music by Conconut Dave, 4:30 p.m. Lawn by the Lake

October 1 - The Pioneer Class, -Class of 1956- will be the special guests for a 50th anniversary luncheon and reunion.

The first-ever reception for Alumni Greeks will be held at 8 p.m. at Mosby's restaurant in Wise.  This gathering is open to any alumnus who participated in a Greek organization at the College, including, of course, the "Little Sisters" of any fraternity.

October 2 - The 2003-04 and 2004-05 Annual Fund Class Councils, former SGA presidents, and former Alumni Association Board presidents will be special guests for a brunch. 9 a.m.

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts will host a brunch for VPAR graduates.

The Alumni Picnic Feast begins at 11 a.m. at the Lawn by the Lake.  bring your gamily to meet your classmates and favorite professors.

Group Photos of Alumni by Decades begining at 11 a.m. with the classes of the 1950s; at 11:15 the classes of the 1960s; at 11:30 the classes of the 1970s; at 11:45 the classes of the 1980s; noon the classes of the 1990s; and at 12:15 the classes of 2000s.

UVa-Wise vs. Belhaven College, kick-off time 1:30 p.m. Carl Smith Stadium

After the big game, head back to the lake for the Appalachian Music Festival. 

A joint event sponsored by the UVa-Wise 50th Anniversary Coordinating Council, with support from the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance, the Appalachian Music Festival will celebrate the region's musical heritage.  The current list of performers includes Papa Joe Smiddy, the Mount Rogers Albert Hash Memorial School Band, Ron Short, Dale Jett (the grandson of A.P. and Sara Carter), the ETSU Bluegrass Band, Apartment #9, Ras Alan and the Lion, and Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time.

The festival concludes a t 8 p.m. with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. sponsored by the Town of Wise and the City of Norton.

Dance what's left of the night away at the SGA Homecoming Dance.  The fun begins at 10 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Norton.

October 2-3 - Choir Reunion and Concert

UVa-Wise will host a Choir Reunion Concert on October 3 as part of its 50th anniversary celebration during Alumni-Homecoming Weekend.  All former Choir members and directors are invited to participate. A reception will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, at the Wise Baptist Church fellowship hall. Rehearsals will follow at 5 p.m. Saturday and again at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. The Choir Reunion Concert, which is free and open to the public, begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3 at Wise Baptist Church. The Choir Reunion Concert is under the direction of D. Michael Donathan, Emeritus Professor of Music. To register, or for more information, contact the Alumni Office at 276-328-0128.

Other Fall 50th Events

September 20 - Historic Marker Dedication, 1 p.m. outside Smiddy Hall

October 23 - Football under the lights. Cavaliers take on Pikeville College, kick-off at 6 p.m. The UVa-Wise Alumni Association will host Clinch Valley College Day. Events begin at 3 p.m.

November 6 - The Alumni Association and Highland Cavalier Club will honor all former athletes during Super Raffle 2004.

November 11 - 12 - Sheri Reynolds lectures, Author of The Rapture of Canaan