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  FRIDAY, SEPT. 19  

Founder's Day Celebration (All)
Time Capsule Burial
1–2 p.m.
Swank Park
Honor our 125-year anniversary with a celebration of our founding and the Order of the Tower. Former Order of the Tower members are invited to be honored. A ceremonial burial of a time capsule will also take place. 

Family Weekend Check-In and Dinner (Families and Students)
4:30–7 p.m.
Cannon Welcome Center
Check-in and then head to The Summit for a family dinner. 

Green and Gold Banquet (Alumni)
5:30–8:30 p.m.
Historic Commons Pinnacle Deck
Join President King, the Alumni Association Board, and your fellow Bobcats for a seasonally-inspired dinner and awards ceremony recognizing alumni who have honored Lees-91探花 with their service to the college and the community.

Athletic Alumni Games (Alumni)
Women's Volleyball
6–7 p.m.
Williams Gymnasium (Athletic Complex)
Former Bobcat athletes will return to their old stomping grounds in head-to-head contests against other classes and current athletes. All spectators welcome!

Athletic Meet and Greet (All)
7–9 p.m.
Miller Commons
Grab a drink, socialize, and get to know the coaches of the 28 men's and women's Bobcat teams. 

Family Activity (Families and Students)
7:30–9 p.m.
Evans Auditorium
Gather for a fun and exciting evening activity for the whole family!

Class of 1975 Reunion (Alumni)
8:30–9:30 p.m.
Tufts Room, North Carolina Building
Reminisce with classmates in the newly renovated Historic Commons. 

  SATURDAY, SEPT. 20  

Family Portrait Sessions (All)
7–11 a.m.
Wildcat Lake
Capture your annual family photo at beautiful Wildcat Lake with acclaimed Bobcat photographer, Cynthia Viola '07. Limited space available. Cost is $10 for three edited portraits.
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Academic Expeditions (Families and Students)
9–11 a.m.
Various Locations
Participate in some of our students' favorite experiential learning activities.

Youth Spirit Clinic (Ages 5–12)
9 a.m.–noon
Bryan Gym on South Campus
Children ages 5–12 are invited to learn from our most spirited, the Lees-91探花 cheerleaders and dancers. Follow the morning clinic, get right in the middle of the Bobcat action with our cheer and dance programs for a showstopping halftime performance at the Women's Soccer game (approximately 2:45 p.m.)!

Athletic Alumni Games (Alumni)
Women's Basketball and Men's Lacrosse
10–11 a.m.
Athletic Complex
Former Bobcat athletes will return to their old stomping grounds in head-to-head contests against other classes and current athletes. All spectators welcome!

Tailgating (All)
10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Bobcat Bank at Tate Field (Athletics Complex)
Cheer on the men's and women's soccer teams from the best spot in town. Fire up the grills and bring the Bobcat spirit. Oy! Oy! Oy!

NOTE: Tailgating registration for alumni and families opens Thursday, Aug. 28 at 12:01 a.m. and for students at 1 p.m. Learn more about tailgating registration here.
 

Bobcat Fest (All)
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Athletics Complex
Enjoy music, food trucks, bounce houses, axe throwing, local vendors, academic program booths, and so much more! This is the Homecoming and Family Weekend event you don't want to miss!

Women's Soccer Game (All)
2–4 p.m.
Tate Field (Athletics Complex)
Cheer on the women's soccer team! Senior recognitions will take place before the game. During halftime, the youth cheerleading and dance clinic participants will perform. Following the women's game, the Homecoming court will be announced. 

Men's Soccer Game (All)
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Tate Field (Athletics Complex)
Cheer on the men's soccer team! Senior recognitions will take place before the game. During halftime, the cheerleading and dance teams will perform.

  SUNDAY, SEPT. 21  

Banner Elk Presbyterian Church
Old Time Hymn Sing (All)
11 a.m.
Banner Elk Presbyterian Church
Come out for the annual old time hymn sing to celebrate Rev. Edgar Tufts' legacy.