Spring brings many performances and student showcases to campus, including Wofford Theatre’s newest production, a variety of musical offerings and research presentations. The college’s annual Commencement weekend will honor the Class of 2025 and the Class of 1975’s 50th reuion in May with a slate of special ceremonies culminating in Commencement exercises on May 18.
All events listed are open to the public and free of charge unless otherwise noted. View the online calendar at calendar.wofford.edu for updates. For athletics events, visit athletics.wofford.edu.
Tuesday, April 1-Sunday, June 8
2024 Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts
The Richardson Family Art Museum, Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Launched in 2017, the South Arts Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts project supports some of the best contemporary art in the American South. This exhibition presents work from the nine 2024 fellowship recipients, one from each state in the South Arts region.
Tuesday, April 1-Friday, April 18
Hot Now Art Show
Richardson Family Art Gallery, Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Wofford’s annual juried art exhibition will display creative works by students.
Tuesday, April 8
Hipp Lecture Series: Bogdan Klich, Polish Head of Mission in U.S.
6 p.m., Papadopoulos Room, Papadopoulos Building
Bodgan Klich, the Republic of Poland’s head of mission in its U.S. embassy, will discuss U.S.-Poland relations and his career, which includes time as Poland’s minister of defense. The Hipp Lecture Series on International Affairs and National Security was founded in 2011 to capture the attention of students and the public and draw them into important conversations on applying American leadership and ideals to the challenges of international affairs past, present and future.
Thursday, April 10
An Evening with Dr. Lori Bednarchik
6 p.m., Tony White Theater, Mungo Student Center
Dr. Lori Bednarchik will discuss topics related to sexual assault prevention, consent and conflict management within healthy relationships. This program is part of the Wofford's sexual assault prevention month programming.
Thursday-Saturday, April 10-12, and Thursday-Saturday, April 17-19
Wofford Theatre presents “The Missing Moon”
Various times, Jerome Johnson Richardson Theatre, Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
When Bianca Blue lassos the moon from the sky one night, things get weird. High tides hit, strange stuff washes up on shore and folks host lunar search parties. What happens when the moon ... disappears? Wofford’s first-ever Main Stage show for kids and families, “The Missing Moon” is a tale of friendship, finding our purpose and figuring out that we’re better when we are together. Admission is $12 to the public, $10 for Wofford employees and $5 for students and children. See showtimes and purchase tickets by clicking here.
Sunday, April 13
Miss Wofford Scholarship Pageant
6 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
Student tickets will be available at the front of Main Building for $5. Faculty, staff and outside guest tickets will be available for $10.
Tuesday, April 15
Dance Team Dancing with the Stars Event
6 p.m., Benjamin Johnson Arena, Mungo Student Center
The Wofford Dance Club will hold a dance competition to raise funds for Dancers Against Cancer. Students will be joined by campus “celebrities” for an evening of fun and friendly competition for a good cause. Tickets are $3 each.
Tuesday, April 15
Dunlap Chamber Music Series: Andy Jurik and Kelariz Keshavarz
7 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
Guitarist Andy Jurik and Dr. Kelariz Keshavarz will trace a line between the modern musical worlds of Argentina, Iran, France and Romania through the conversational nature of their guitar and flute duo. The performance is part of the Dunlap Chamber Music Series, founded in 2005 to bring international guest artists to campus.
Tuesday, April 22
Poetry Reading by Leslie Sainz
5 p.m., McMillan Theater, Mungo Student Center
Leslie Sainz, poet and managing editor of the New England Review, will read from her poetry collection, “Have You Been Long Enough at Table.”
Wednesday, April 23
Environmental Studies Senior Research Gala
5 p.m., Chandler Center for Environmental Studies
Please join us in celebrating the seniors in the environmental studies program as they present their senior capstone projects.
Friday, April 25
Terrier Expo
1 p.m., Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Terrier Expo is a day at Wofford College that brings the community together to celebrate and showcase student art, creative works, research and more.
Sunday, April 27
Cam’s Club 5K
3 p.m., the seal at Main Building
The second annual Cam’s Club 5K will begin on Wofford’s campus and will feature a cookout and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Cameron Pappas’ Mental Health Fund, which supports and expands mental health resources on Wofford’s campus, and Mental Health America Spartanburg. A ticket to participate in the walk/run is $5, a ticket for the cookout is $5 and a ticket for both is $8. For more info, click here.
Monday, April 28
Leading at Every Level: A First-Generation Latina’s Journey to Breaking Barriers
5 p.m., Leonard Auditorium
Dr. Amelia Luxardo, the CEO of the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network, will discuss her bilingual and bicultural upbringing and her work of empowering historically underrepresented communities. A reception will be held before the event at 4:30 p.m. at the Yorke Family Portico on the horseshoe drive side of Main Building.
Saturday, May 3
Spring Masterwork Concert: Fauré Requiem
7 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
The choir, comprised of students, faculty, staff and community members, will be accompanied by members of the Spartanburg Philharmonic. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This event is made possible by a Cultural Affairs Grant.
Friday, May 9
Spring Instrumental Music Concert
7 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
The concert will feature the performances from the Wofford College concert band, jazz ensemble and string ensemble.
Friday, May 16
Honors Convocation
5 p.m., Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
This event is the college’s annual academic and leadership awards program.
Saturday, May 17
Senior Research Showcase
10:30 a.m.-noon, Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Presidential International Scholar Presentation
11 a.m., Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Tianna Kidd ’25, Wofford’s 2024-25 Presidential International Scholar, will share a presentation about her studies of fashion and identity in Africa. Other members of the Class of 2025 will share their research posters.
Saturday, May 17
Southern Guards Commissioning Ceremony
1 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
A reception will follow in the lobby of the Rosalind Sallenger Center for the Arts.
Saturday, May 17
Baccalaureate Service
5 p.m., Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
Baccalaureate is a nondenominational service for seniors and their guests hosted by the Office of the Chaplain.
Sunday, May 18
Commencement
9:30 a.m., Front Lawn, Main Building
Wofford will celebrate the Class of 2025 and present graduates with their diplomas as well as honorary degrees and other awards. The Class of 1975 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their Commencement by escorting in the college’s newest graduates. Seating will be first-come, first-served without ticketing. The Commencement livestream can be viewed indoors in the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts (Room 112) or online at wofford.edu/comm-live. In the case of inclement weather, Commencement will relocate to the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, and students will be allowed six tickets each. For more information, click here.