| AUGUST 2008 | |
| August 15-20 | Centennial Koinonia (new student orientation) kicks off the celebration year |
| August 20 | Koinonia Chapel outside Gates Hall, opening of the time capsule buried in 1984 |
| August 21 | Dedication of Dr. Wayland Statue outside Gates Hall, Business After Hours, Postal Cancellation Unveiling - 5 p.m. |
| August 27 | Centennial Convocation Chapel |
| SEPTEMBER | |
| September 6 | Plainview Pioneer Palooza Community Birthday Party - 2 p.m. - FREE inflatables, games, musical entertainment by Mariachi Vargas, Austin Heights Church of Christ Spiritual Singers and Miss Wayland Terra Watson - 4 p.m. - Kappa Delta Pi Corporate Spelling Bee - 5:30 - hamburger cookout ($3) - 6:30 - FREE concert by Texas Rhythm Machine, regular performers at the Cactus Theatre in Lubbock |
| September 25 | Alumni Teacher Appreciation Banquet with Author Hal Urban |
| OCTOBER | |
| October 5 | Centennial Hymn Celebration, 3 p.m., College Heights Baptist Church |
| October 8-11 | Habitat for Humanity Building Blitz in Partnership with First Baptist Church - NEARLY COMPLETED |
| October 23 | Fall Choral Festival with debut of the Commissioned Centennial Anthem |
| NOVEMBER | |
| November 1 | Miss Wayland Pageant |
| November 12 | Military Salute Chapel |
| DECEMBER | |
| December 5 | Centennial Christmas on the Circle, Gates Hall |
| December 12-13 | Winter Commencement Celebration |
| 2009 | |
| JANUARY | |
| January 21 | Heritage Chapel |
| January 21 | Donor Appreciation Luncheon for Plainview scholarship donors and student recipients |
| FEBRUARY | |
| February 19-21 | Centennial Homecoming with * International Choir Reunion * Alumni Band & Radio Reunions * Musical Theatre Production * Banquet for Math & Science Alumni, Faculty * Banquet for Athletic Hall of Honor Inductees * Alumni Art Exhibit |
| MARCH | |
| March 3-4 | Willson Lectures |
| March 9-10 | Panhandle Plains Pastors’ and Laymen’s Conference |
| March 16-20 | WBU Week of Service |
| March 21 | Centennial Gala with the Glenn Miller Orchestra Thanks for enjoying a glorious evening with us! |
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| APRIL | |
| April 1 | McCoy Lectures: A Celebration of Wayland’s Mission Heritage |
| April 18 | President’s Centennial Concert |
| April 20 | Founders Day Celebration & Outdoor Band Concert |
| April 25 | Good Old Days Baseball Game vs. Oklahoma Christian, Wilder Field |
| MAY | |
| May 8-9 | Spring Commencement Celebration |
| TBA | Cornerstone Society Luncheon, noon |
| External Campuses | |
| Albuquerque | Graduation Celebration, Nov. 08, Guest speaker Bob Wayland, grandson of founder Dr. J.H. Wayland |
| Anchorage | Centennial Banquet, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m., dedication of the Hardage Auditorium |
| San Antonio | Centennial Picnic and Health Fair, Aug. 9; Centennial Leaders Conference, May 2009 |
| Fairbanks | Graduation Celebration, Oct. 08; tie-in with education fairs on bases |
| Phoenix | * Graduation Celebration, Sept. 5; target group luncheon celebrations throughout the year * Wayland Day at the Arizona Diamondbacks game, Sat., Sept. 27. Enjoy hot dogs and burgers at the campus from 2-4 p.m, then head to Chase Field for the 5:10 p.m. game vs. the Rockies. Tickets are $10 through the WBU Phoenix office and benefits the Second Century Campaign Fund. |
| Lubbock | Alumni Homecoming Barbecue, Saturday, Nov. 15, 3-6 p.m., campus courtyard; featuring speakers, entertainment, free cookout, info booth. |
Additional information about individual events will be posted underneath each as it becomes available.