September and October will bring a dynamic lineup of events and cherished annual traditions to Wofford’s campus, such as Homecoming and Family Weekend. There will also be plenty of new programming, including art exhibits, book lectures and panel discussions.
All events listed below 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.
Wednesday, Aug. 27-Thursday, Sept. 25
“Pickles & Concrete”
Richardson Family Art Gallery
“Pickles & Concrete,” an exhibition by Walker Tufts and Greg Stewart of the art and game design collective Kosmologym, is a time-negotiating kitchen laboratory where bacteria make pickles and bioconcrete. It also examines human attempts to alter the flow of time. Learn more about the exhibit at https://picklesandconcrete.com/.
Friday, Sept. 5-Saturday, Sept. 6
Golden Terrier 50-Year Club Weekend
This tradition celebrates alumni who have reached their 50-year milestone by sharing a weekend packed with opportunities for reunion, reminiscence and celebration.
Tuesday, Sept. 9
“The Two Princes of Mpfumo: An Early Eighteenth-Century Journey Into and Out of Slavery”
6 p.m., Olin Building 101
Dr. Lindsay O'Neill will discuss her new book, which traces the experiences of two African princes who set sail for England only to be sold into slavery. The book brings to life individuals caught up in the 18th-century slave trade. O’Neill also shows how the princes’ experiences reflect the fragmented, chaotic and often deadly realities of the early British empire.
Thursday, Sept. 11
Constitution Day Talk by the Hon. James C. Ho
4 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
The Hon. James C. Ho of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will give the Constitution Day talk with an introduction by the Hon. J. Mark Hayes ’80. A reception will follow in the Papadopoulos Room.
Sunday, Sept. 14
“Jack Ruby: The Many Faces of Oswald’s Assassin”
6 p.m., Olin Building 101
Join cultural historian Danny Fingeroth as he discusses Jack Ruby and the world that created him. Copies of Fingeroth's book will be available for purchase and signature.
Monday, Sept. 15
“Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero”
6 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
Former Spider-Man group editor and cultural historian Danny Fingeroth will discuss the conscious and unconscious Jewish origins and content of American superhero comics.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
“The Church We Carry”
10:30 a.m., Harley Room, Richardson Physical Activities Building
Bishop William H. Willimon ’68 will discuss his latest book, “The Church We Carry: Loss, Leadership, and the Future of our Church.” Refreshments will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m., with the program starting at 11.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
“Libraries as Time Machines”
6 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
Dr. Robert Darnton, Harvard University's Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor, emeritus, and university librarian, emeritus, will draw on the history of books to discuss the function of libraries going back to the distant past with a glance at the probable future. Copies of Darnton's latest book, “The Writer's Lot: Culture and Revolution in Eighteenth-Century France,” will be available for purchase and signature.
Thursday, Sept. 25
A Day for Wofford
Join alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends for A Day for Wofford: a 24-hour giving event during which Terriers unite to make a difference. Support the people, programs and places at Wofford that mean the most to you and help celebrate the powerful impact we can make together. Visit Wofford.edu/give to learn more or make a gift.
Thursday, Sept. 25
Artist Reception and Talk: “Pickles & Concrete”
5:30 p.m., Room 112, Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
Join us for an artist talk by Walker Tufts and Greg Stewart of the art and game design collective Kosmologym, as well as a reception for the current exhibition, “Pickles & Concrete,” on display in the Richardson Family Art Gallery. This event is free and open to the public. A competition of Assemball, a game created by Kosmologym, will take place before the reception in the Richardson Family Art Gallery.
Thursday, Sept. 25
“I Am Nobody’s Slave”
6 p.m., Olin Building 101
Lee Hawkins, a 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist and former Wall Street Journal columnist, will discuss his investigative family memoir in which he uses his family's story to explore persistent legacies of Jim Crow and family trauma.
Thursday, Sept. 25
Faculty Showcase Recital
7 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
The recital will feature performances by Keith Groover (guitar), Dr. Aaron Harp (baritone), Leigha Keller (soprano), Dr. Susan Nicholson (clarinet) and Dr. Cindy Swicegood (piano). This event is free and open to the public.
Monday, Sept. 29
A Candid Conversation with the “South Carolina Sister Senators”
6 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
The second installment of A Candid Conversation series, sponsored by the Office of the President, features the “South Carolina Sister Senators.” A sneak peek at the trailer for their new documentary will follow the panel discussion.
Tuesday, Sept. 30
History Talk with Dr. Eric Cline
4 p.m., Olin Building 101
Dr. Eric Cline, professor of classical and ancient Near Eastern studies at George Washington University, will be on campus to give a talk based on his most recent book, “The Survival of Civilizations.” This event is sponsored by the Department of History.
Saturday, Oct. 4
Discover Day
Join Wofford Admission on select Saturdays to learn more about the Wofford experience. Hear from admission, financial aid and other departments on campus.
Monday, Oct. 6
“Called to Care for the Land: The Good Work of Healing our Common Home”
4 p.m., Room 109, Chandler Center for Environmental Studies
Dr. Mari-Elise Ewing of Austin College will share her ideas as they relate to the cycles of vocation. This event was funded by the Cultural Affairs Grant and the Department of Environmental Studies.
Thursday, Oct. 9-Saturday, Oct. 11
Homecoming
There are some new and exciting changes this year, including an Alumni Makers Market, Night on Campus Drive party and Game Day Terrier Town. The popular Sip & Stroll history tour is back along with reunions for classes ending in 0 or 5.
Monday, Oct. 20
Dunlap Chamber Music Series: Kenneth Kam & Shiuen-Huang Suen
7 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building
Hong Kong-born guitarist and lutenist Kenneth Kam and Taiwan-born guitarist Shiuen-Huang Suen will present a program ranging from Granados and Rameau to Sor, Schubert and modern jazz-inspired works. Admission is free, and doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
“Queer History and the Possibilities of Purses”
4 p.m., McMillan Theater, Mungo Student Center
In her new book, “The Things She Carried: A Cultural History of the Purse in America,” Dr. Kathleen Casey explores how purses have served as unexpected sites of resistance and contestation for many Americans over the last 200 years. Her presentation will specifically focus on the relationships between LGBTQ+ Americans and their purses in the second half of the 20th century.
Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 25
2025 SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum
Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts
The SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum brings cadets and students from the 10 colleges and universities of the Southern Conference together for a weekend of sharing and celebrating research and creative projects. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Friday, Oct. 31-Saturday, Nov. 1
Family Weekend
Terriers and their families will reunite for an annual celebration full of event programming.