FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

TIME

COST

EVENT INFORMATION

LOCATION

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Check-in to Family & Alumni Weekend

Get your Family and Alumni Weekend tickets, nametags, program book, and more, you will need to check-in upon arriving to campus.

Azalea Coast Room, Fisher University Union

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

General - $6

Children (ages 3-12) - $4.50

(only 200 General and 50 Children spaces available)

Fort Fisher Aquarium  $

Visitors enjoy “The Waters of the Cape Fear”, as they take a journey down the Cape Fear River - from freshwater streams and swamps, to coastline habitats, to reefs and the open ocean. This is a self-guided tour.

Sponsored by Transition Programs

900 Loggerhead Road

Kure Beach, NC 28449

3 - 7 p.m.

General - $25

Students - $18

(only 20 spaces available)

Kayaking Trip 1: Harbor Island Sunset Paddle $

Come see the serene sites and wildlife of the estuaries that fill the areas off the Intracoastal Waterway near Wrightsville Beach!

Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Harbor Island,

Meet at Seahawk Adventures 15 minutes prior to start time

4 p.m.

General – FREE

Honors Scholars Afternoon Faculty & Student Tea

The Honors College hosts faculty and student teas for greater engagement between our faculty and our Honors students.  All Honors families and alums are invited to come and enjoy this new, rich tradition complete with tea and sweets and savories.

Sponsored by the Honors College

Randall Library, Room 2007

7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (2 showings)

General - $2

Brave $

Guests at Family and Alumni Weekend receive a $2 discount on movie tickets! Princess Merida, a skilled archer, seeks the help of a witch to change her fate, but her action brings chaos to the kingdom and to her family. She must use her bravery and skills to undo the beastly curse before it’s too late.

Sponsored by the Association for Campus Entertainment

Lumina Theater,

Fisher Student Center

7:30 p.m.

General - $10

UNCW Student – FREE with a valid UNCW ID.  One ticket per student.

Music Department Alumni Concert & Reception $

A special evening of music featuring Department of Music alumni, followed by a dessert reception in the grand lobby.  All tickets are general seating.  Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.  Reception to immediately follow.

Sponsored by the Alumni Association & Music Department

Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building

10 p.m.

General - $5

UNCW Student - $4 with UNCW ID

Children under 10 – Free

(Admission collected at door)

UNCW Club Ice Hockey v. UNC-Chapel Hill $

Wear your teal and gold and cheer on the Seahawks as they compete against UNC-Chapel Hill!

Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Wilmington Ice House

7201 Ogden Business Lane

Wilmington, NC 28411

8 p.m.

General - $8

Children under 12 - $6

(only 225 spaces available)

Private Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington 1  $  

Once North Carolina's largest city, Wilmington has the largest historic district in the state.  Traverse 275-year old alleyways littered with the spiritual debris of privateers and cutthroats.  So join us on a family safe, 90-minute journey you will not soon forget.

Sponsored by Transition Programs

Meet at riverfront at Market and Water Streets.

This event will take place rain or shine.  No refunds will be given for inclement weather

9 p.m.

General - FREE

Bingo

Come out and join UNCWeekends for a fun and exciting night of Bingo where you can win UNCWeekends T-shirts and other fantastic giveaways.

Sponsored by UNCWeekends

Burney Center

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

TIME

COST

EVENT INFORMATION

LOCATION

8 a.m.

General - $5

On-site registration - $10

Sweat in the Sun 5K Run $

Alpha Phi and Sigma Nu present the SweAt in the Σun 5K Run for Family and Alumni Weekend! The race will begin at Greene Track and Field, and participants will enjoy a walk or run through the beautiful UNCW campus.

Sponsored by Alpha Phi and Sigma Nu

Greene Track and Field, UNCW Campus

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

General - $70

Student - $65

(Only 150 participant spaces available)

Chi Omega 7^th Annual Golf Tournament  $

Chi Omega presents the 7th Annual Golf Tournament in support of granting the wishes of children through our national philanthropy, the Make-A-Wish Foundation. All proceeds will go directly to Make-A-Wish. The registration fee includes a light breakfast, boxed lunch, an event t-shirt, and green and cart fees. Participants will also enjoy a raffle with great prizes!

Sponsored by Chi Omega

Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation

1800 Linkwood Circle

Leland, NC 28451

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

General - $25

Students - $18

(only 20 spaces available)

Kayaking Trip 2: Sharkstooth Island Paddle  $

Paddle along the Cape Fear River and spend time exploring a dredge island searching for a treasure! This island is known for having sharks teeth!

Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Sharkstooth Island,

Meet at Seahawk Adventures 15 minutes prior to start time

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

General - $10

Children (ages 6-11) -$5

Children under 6 - FREE

Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Tours  $

Start your self-guided tour by viewing the introductory movie in the auditorium. Follow the arrows and enjoy climbing ladders to explore parts of 9 levels.  Make sure to bring your camera. The ship is not air-conditioned. The average tour is about 2 hours. The ship is yours for the day!

Sponsored by Transition Programs

#1 Battleship Road
Wilmington, NC 28401

9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Check-in to Family & Alumni Weekend

Get your Family and Alumni Weekend tickets, nametags, program book, and more, you will need to check-in upon arriving to campus.

Azalea Coast Room, Fisher University Union

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

General – $12

UNCW Student - $10

Observer - FREE

(only 25 participant spaces available)

SEAHAWK EXTREME ADVENTURE (SEA) CHALLENGE COURSE EVENTS 1  $

Come spend some time hanging out on a high cable challenge course! Enjoy different elements including the matrix, cargo net, catwalk, a zip line and the giant swing! Sign up as an individual or with a group of friends! Please note: observers do not have to register.

Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Meet at Parking Lot I 15 minutes prior to start time

10:30 a.m.

Invitation only

Golden Wing Reunion

Join fellow Wilmington College classmates from the classes of 1947-1962 for a brunch. Reminisce with alumni, faculty and staff over fond memories of college days. Stay for a guided trolley tour of the UNCW Campus. 

Sponsored by the Alumni Association

Madeline Suites

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

General - $12

Children under 10 - $5

Family Picnic $

Join the Seahawk family for a day of fun, food, and photos with Sammy Seahawk! Limited amount of tickets are available on-site.

Campus Commons

11 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

General - Free

UNCW Alumni Day at the Beach

Join us for a fun day at Wrightsville Beach at access #36 near Crystal Pier. The Alumni Association will provide complimentary snacks and lots of fun beach games. A local musician will be playing some relaxing beach tunes as you wind down with your friends and classmates. Make sure to pack your sunscreen and beach blanket and bring your friends and family!  Feel free to pack a cooler but remember that alcohol is prohibited on Wrightsville Beach.  Our reserved area will be located adjacent to the Oceanic Restaurant so you can drop in there for a drink. 

Sponsored by the Alumni Association

Wrightsville Beach

1 – 2 p.m.

General – FREE

Randall Library Synergy Conversation

Join students, family, faculty, and staff for an informal discussion of this year’s common reading selection, Ten Letters.

Sponsored by Randall Library

Java City,

Randall Library

1:45 p.m.

General - $5

UNCW Student - $4 with UNCW ID

Children under 10 – Free

(Admission collected at door)

UNCW Club Ice Hockey v. UNC-Chapel Hill $

Wear your teal and gold and cheer on the Seahawks as they compete against UNC-Chapel Hill!

Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Wilmington Ice House

7201 Ogden Business Lane

Wilmington, NC 28411

2 – 5 p.m.

General - $10 per team (2 participants per team)

Sammy’s Campus Crawl  $

Seahawks join fellow students, families, and alumni to compete in a campus dare race on UNCW’s campus! In this race smarts can beat speed. The race includes part trivia, photo hunt and part mental and physical challenges, but all fun. You’ll work in teams of 2 to solve a set of UNCW clues to find checkpoints where you must take a photo or perform a dare in order to finish the race. You may use your smart phones to help you solve the clues and figure out the best order to complete them. The winner will win the Grand Prize! Teams are encouraged to participate in the optional Costume Contest, where the best team costume will also win a prize! Registration fee covers race number, t-shirt, and a portion of the proceeds will go to student scholarships.

Sponsored by the UNCW Bookstore and Transition Programs

Race will begin between King Hall and Lot E.

2 p.m.

General - FREE

UNCW Volleyball v. William and Mary

Wear your teal and gold and cheer on the Seahawks as they compete against William and Mary!

Sponsored by UNCW Athletics

Hanover Gym

2 p.m.

General - $8

Children under 12 - $6

(Only 30 spaces available)

Hollywood Location Walk 1  $

Join an entertaining and self-important director on a 90-minute movie and TV extravaganza into one of America’s largest living film sets and discover why Wilmington is known as “Hollywood East.”

Sponsored by Transition Programs

Meet at riverfront at Market and Water Streets.

This event will take place rain or shine.  No refunds will be given for inclement weather.

2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

General - $25

Students - $18

(only 20 spaces available)

Kayaking Trip 3: Masonboro Island Paddle  $

Escape the crowded beaches and get away to the pristine, unspoiled beaches of Masonboro Island. This island is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands on the North Carolina Coast. We will kayak in the flat waters behind Masonboro Island over to the backside of the ocean beach. We will leave our kayaks and take a short walk to the beach, where we can collect shells, swim, and enjoy a scenic walk.

Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Masonboro Island,

Meet at Seahawk Adventures 15 minutes prior to start time

3 – 4 p.m.

General - FREE

Nuestra Familia y Amigos Meet and Greet

Centro Hispano invites parents and families to enjoy time to meet one another and to learn more about resources provided for your students. Centro Hispano supports the rapidly growing number of Hispanic students attending UNCW. This office strives to broaden understanding and appreciation of diverse Hispanic cultures and offer resources that maximize the success of each student. Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by Centro Hispano

Azalea Coast Room A,

Fisher University Union

4 – 5 p.m.

THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR LEGACY STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Legacy Pinning Ceremony

The UNCW Alumni Association invites legacy students (current students with a parent, grandparent or sibling who have attended UNCW) to join us for a pinning ceremony to commemorate making UNCW a family tradition.  Snacks and refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Alumni Association

Burney Center

4 p.m.

General - $8

Children under 12 - $6

(Only 30 spaces available)

Hollywood Location Walk 2  $

Join an entertaining and self-important director on a 90-minute movie and TV extravaganza into one of America’s largest living film sets and discover why Wilmington is known as “Hollywood East.”

Sponsored by Transition Programs

Meet at riverfront at Market and Water Streets.

This event will take place rain or shine.  No refunds will be given for inclement weather.

8 - 10 p.m.

General - $3

UNCW Student - $2

Tealin’ Like A Star  $

Enjoy an exciting performing arts showcase displaying the many talents of our student organizations!

Sponsored by Transition Programs and Campus Life Arts and Programs

Warwick Center

8 p.m.

General - FREE

Madagascar 3

Guests at Family and Alumni Weekend receive free movie tickets! Enjoy the comic adventures of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe! This time, our heroes join a Monte Carlo circus while trying to find a way to return to their beloved Central Park Zoo.

Sponsored by the Association for Campus Entertainment

Lumina Theater,

Fisher Student Center

8 p.m.

General - $8

Children under 12 - $6

(only 250 spaces available)

Private Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington  $

Once North Carolina's largest city, Wilmington has the largest historic district in the state.  Traverse 275-year old alleyways littered with the spiritual debris of privateers and cutthroats.  So join us on a family safe, 90-minute journey you will not soon forget.

Sponsored by Transition Programs

Meet at riverfront at Market and Water Streets.

This event will take place rain or shine.  No refunds will be given for inclement weather.

9 – 11 p.m.

General - $3

UNCW Student - $2

Argentine Tango Music and Dancing  $

The English Department presents musical guests, the Tami Trio, an Argentine Tango group from Buenos Aries, Argentina. Enjoy an evening of music and dancing!

Sponsored by the English Department

Burney Center

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

TIME

COST

EVENT INFORMATION

LOCATION

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

General - $7.91

Wagoner Hall Brunch $

Take a tour of the newly renovated Wagoner Dining Hall and enjoy a delicious brunch. Tickets are also available on-site.

Sponsored by Transition Programs and Aramark

Wagoner Hall

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

General - $12

UNCW Students - $10

Observer - FREE

(only 25 participant spaces available)

SEAHAWK EXTREME ADVENTURE (SEA) CHALLENGE COURSE EVENTS 2  $

Come spend some time hanging out on a high cable challenge course! Enjoy different elements including the matrix, cargo net, catwalk, a zip line and the giant swing! Sign up as an individual or with a group of friends! Please note: observers do not have to register.

Sponsored by Campus Recreation 

Meet at Parking Lot I 15 minutes prior to start time

10 a.m.

General - $8

Children under 12 - $6

(Only 30 spaces available)

Hollywood Location Walk 3  $

Join an entertaining and self-important director on a 90-minute movie and TV extravaganza into one of America’s largest living film sets and discover why Wilmington is known as “Hollywood East.”

Sponsored by Transition Programs

Meet at riverfront at Market and Water Streets.

This event will take place rain or shine.  No refunds will be given for inclement weather.