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                                                                               NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
                                                                               MAY 2012                          
Congratulations Class of 2012

Saturday, May 5, 2012 North Carolina Wesleyan College celebrated Commencement with almost 200 graduates and featured UNC Chapel Hill Chancellor Holden Thorpe. Some highlights and information of the May 2012 graduates:

40% - traditional students (Rocky Mount campus)
60% - adult students, Aspire (Rocky Mount, Goldsboro, and Triangle campuses)

84 individuals recognized as honor graduates

  • Summa cum laude - 15
  • Magna cum laude - 24
  • Cum laude - 27
  • Transfer honors - 18

There were 10 graduates from 6 foreign countries including: Canada, England, Finland (2), Iceland, Russia (3), and Sweden. There were also 23 graduates from out of state including: Colorado, Maryland (9), Massachusetts, and New York.

 

We are so happy to welcome this diverse class into the Wesleyan Alumni family. Congratulations to you all!  

 

 

Goldsboro Alumni Picnic  

 

All alumni are invited to attend the annual picnic in Goldsboro on Saturday, June 9. We will provide the food, fun, and door prizes, we just need you to be there and bring a dessert to share!

Place: Pavilion #1 at Herman Park
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Cost: Free for all attendees

Please email alumni@ncwc.edu if you plan to attend!

sponsored by the Goldsboro ASPIRE Office and the Office of Alumni Relations.

  Alumni Night @ Five County Stadium   

 

On Thursday, June 21 the NCWC Alumni Office will host a suite for alumni and guests to enjoy light refreshments!

We have a limited number of tickets to give out on a first come, first serve basis. Each alumnus is allowed 2 free tickets. These tickets are general admission and additional tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Once these tickets are gone, you are still able to purchase tickets and visit the suite if you have reserved space.

Email alumni@ncwc.edu for free tickets or to reserve your space for the suite today! 


SAVE THE DATE!
Wesleyan Alumni Weekend

October 5-6, 2012 North Carolina Wesleyan College will be celebrating

Wesleyan Weekend 2012 
"Forever Bishops"

Wesleyan Weekend will combine Alumni (Homecoming) & Family weekends to offer a variety of events and activities for all participants! A detailed schedule and discount hotel information will be sent out soon!
Have you moved?
Started a new job? 
New name? 
    
Let us know! 
    
with any updated information! 
Reach Out Rocky Mount
Fun Run for Charities
North Carolina Wesleyan College participated in the Rocky Mount Fun Run for Charities on Saturday, May 12. We gave out over 150 free items to alumni & friends and enjoyed supporting local non-profits. 
For any questions please contact Cricket Morris at lmorris@ncwc.edu. 
 Make your Wesleyan Alumni Event Official!

Do you have plans to get together with a group of NCWC alumni? The Alumni Office wants to send you a Bishop Box!
 
Send us the details of your gathering and we will send you a box of Wesleyan items to add Bishop pride to your event! We need: 
  • Type of event (social, sporting event, etc.) 
  • Time & Location
  • Names & Class Years of attendees
  • Mailing address to send your stuff!  

Send any requests to alumni@ncwc.edu.

 

**Please note that we have a limited supply of giveaway items! If you are planning a large event contact us in advance on ways we can assist.    

Last Chance!
  
The end of our fiscal year is quickly approaching! Make your annual impact by giving a gift to NCWC by Thursday, May 31!

Simply go to
to support the students today!