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Charleston County Awards $3.5 Million Grant to Johnson Hagood Stadium
(23 MAY) (View Article) The Charleston County Council has approved a grant to The Citadel to provide $3.5 million over ten years from the county accommodations tax revenue. This contribution will help retire a portion of The Citadel’s debt on the $42 million Johnson Hagood Stadium renovation, a project that is anticipated to have a significant economic and tax benefit for the county.
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Raytheon Establishes Scholars Program with $500,000 Gift
(27 MAR) (View Article) Raytheon Company, a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world, has established the Raytheon Scholars program with a $500,000 gift to The Citadel Foundation. This endowed fund will provide engineering, science, and mathematics scholarships for female and minority students at The Citadel.
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Bulldog Football Fans "Joining the Club"
(13 FEB) (View Article) In time for the 2008 season, Citadel football fans are taking advantage of an exclusive opportunity to secure club seats in the newly renovated Johnson Hagood Stadium. To date, nearly 60% of the premium club seats have been sold. Offering access to the Club Level Lounge and Terraces, plus luxury amenities and panoramic views of Charleston, club seats are a great way to entertain family, friends, and clients in style while supporting the Bulldogs on the field. With limited seats available, the time to act is now!
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TCF Holiday Schedule
(14 DEC '07) (View Article) The Foundation offices will be open throughout The Citadel's Christmas Furlough to assist with year-end gift planning. Staff members will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Click above to view the holiday schedule. However, due to a campus-wide power outage, The Citadel's website and our online giving pages may be offline between noon on Thursday, December 27, and noon on Saturday, December 29. During this time, please call (800) 233-1842 for information or year-end giving options.
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TCF's Academic Grant to The Citadel Approaches $5 Million
(02 NOV '07) (View Article) The Citadel Foundation's 2007-2008 academic grant to The Citadel totals $4,995,522. This funding from the academic endowment supports priority campus areas such as scholarships, faculty and program funds, endowed chairs, student learning opportunities, faculty recruitment, and enhancing the academic environment.
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Citadel BOV Renames Practice Field to
Honor Maybank Triplets, '65
(04 OCT '07) (View Article) On Friday, October 5, a ceremony was held at the existing Willson Field to dedicate the newly installed artificial-turf practice field, now known as the Maybank Triplets Football Practice Field at Willson Field Complex. Lt. Gen. John Rosa, 19th President of The Citadel, and Tommy Maybank spoke at the ceremony, and Coach Kevin Higgins led two of his football players, Cadets Duran Lawson and Josh Lawson, in a special presentation to the Maybank family.
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Act now to reserve your stadium suite
(27 AUG '07) (View Article) For a limited time only, Citadel Family members will have an exclusive opportunity to secure a luxury suite in the newly renovated Johnson Hagood Stadium. What a great way to entertain family, friends, clients, or colleagues in style and support the Bulldogs at the same time. This advance offer will not last long before being extended to the general public. For more information on how you can have your own luxury skybox , click on the link below. With only a limited number available, the time to act is now.
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Cadet Callers "Bowl for Dollars" to Support The Citadel
(07 AUG '07) (View Article) The Citadel Foundation Cadet Calling Center hosted its inaugural Bowl-a-Thon to raise funds for The Citadel and celebrate a successful year of committed calling at the end of the summer calling season. In addition to raising $1,200 through the Bowl-a-Thon itself, we are even more proud to report that the cadet callers have raised over $367,000 this year so far!
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Welcome, Donor Relations Professionals!
(11 JUN '07) The Citadel Foundation, in partnership with the College of Charleston, is pleased to host the Sixth Annual Southeast Donor Relations Conference in Charleston, setting sail on June 14th and 15th on The Citadel and CofC campuses. The two-day conference, whose theme is "Navigating Donor Relations," offers a forum for learning and sharing the best practices in the field of stewardship and donor relations while developing lasting relationships across organizations.
Welcome to Charleston!
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2006 Class Chairmen Award Winners Announced
(19 MAR '07) (View Article) The Citadel Foundation is pleased to recognize the outstanding performance and personal commitment of our dedicated Class Chairs, who serve as volunteer fundraisers to rally the support of their classmates. Please join us in congratulating Dudley Saleeby, Jr., Class of 1966, as the recipient of the Directors' Award for best overall performance, along with each of the 2006 Class Chairmen Award winners and honorees.
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TCF Welcomes Volunteers, Class Chairs to Campus for Fundraising Conference
(28 FEB '07) (View Article) On March 2 and 3, The Citadel Foundation will host the "Frontline Fundraisers" conference, an intensive two-day training session designed to recognize, educate, and motivate The Citadel's volunteer alumni leadership. In addition to attending a full program of training seminars, this dedicated group of class chairs, board members, and volunteer fundraisers will be honored at the Dress Parade on Friday and recognized as leaders among their peers for their 2006 contributions to The Citadel.
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Johnson Hagood Stadium Stands Proud
(07 SEP '06) (View Article) Saturday, September 9th marks a new era at The Citadel. In the football home opener against Charleston Southern, the new west side stands of Johnson Hagood Stadium debut as the second phase of a four-phase approach that will move The Citadel into the spectrum of unlimited possibilities. Be a part of the action.
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McCabe Bequest Will Endow Athletic and Academic Scholarships
(07 AUG '06) (View Article) Joseph M. McCabe III, Citadel Class of 1971, has announced his intention to endow, through a significant estate gift, a series of academic and athletic scholarships to benefit future cadets, offered in memory of the donor’s parents, Joseph M. McCabe, Jr., Citadel Class of 1943, and Anne P. McCabe.
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Charlie Cole Receives Prestigious SC "Order of the Palmetto" Award
(19 JUN '06) (View Article) South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford recently awarded the prestigious "Order of the Palmetto" award to Charles T. Cole, Jr., Citadel Class of 1968 and longtime TCF board member. The award honors Mr. Cole for his "lifetime of exceptional, dedicated service to the Palmetto state" and for "upholding the highest ideals of servant leadership." Click above to read the full citation.
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Dennis Bergvall Named Executive Director
(08 MAY '06) (View Article) The Citadel Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Dennis Bergvall to serve as the Foundation's new Executive Director. Formerly in the role of associate executive director of development, Bergvall takes the place of Frank A. Shannon, III, who departs the Foundation to accept another position.
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Citadel Foundation Scholar Drew Brooks Receives Fulbright Award
(18 APR '06) (View Article) Senior Citadel Cadet Drew Brooks of Springfield, Va., is the 10th Citadel cadet to be granted a Fulbright since 1992 and the sixth cadet in five years to receive a Fulbright to study in Germany. Cadet Brooks, a Modern Languages (German) major, attends The Citadel on a four-year, full-tuition Citadel Foundation Scholarship.
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TCF Launches New Gift Planning Website
(03 FEB '06) (View Article) Are you interested in regular information and ideas on financial, estate, and charitable gift planning? Looking for a convenient source of tax information? The Citadel Foundation is excited to announce our new Gift Planning website. Click on the "Gift Planning" link above to access a wealth of information, electronic newsletters, and financial planning resources.
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BOV Opts to Complete Johnson Hagood Renovations
(07 FEB '05) (View Article) The Citadel Board of Visitors voted on February 5 to move forward with renovations to Johnson Hagood Stadium, setting aside a proposal to make Stoney Field the new home for Citadel Bulldog football.
Click above to view the article, or click here to learn how you can support the stadium project through a contribution or Personal Seat License.
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The Citadel Honors Scholarship Donors
(16 NOV '04) On November 12, Major General John S. Grinalds and The Citadel Foundation hosted the Seventeenth Annual Scholarship Donor Day, featuring a banquet to honor all the donors who have so generously endowed permanent scholarships with The Citadel and The Citadel Foundation. Pictured here are the donors and this year's recipients of The Star of the West Scholarship.
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Stewardship Systems Features TCF on Website
(03 SEP '04) (View Article) Stewardship Systems, a nonprofit accounting specialist firm based in Charleston, S.C. and Denver, Colo., profiles The Citadel Foundation in the company's "Client Spotlight." Pictured here are Accounting Director Jessica Fleming, left, and Finance Director Shannon Mease.
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Citadel Alumni Gather in Chicago
(03 JUN '04) Major General John Grinalds with Laura Bristol ’02 and Jack Siragusa ’55 during a meeting of the Chicago Area Citadel Club on May 25th. General Grinalds updated more than 25 Citadel graduates on the state of the College and efforts to provide funding to support additional scholarships, faculty enhancements, operating funds, and the new football stadium.
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Schiller Science Initiative is dedicated
(20 MAY '03) Dr. Harvey Schiller '60, President and CEO of Assante USA, with cadets during the dedication of the Schiller Science Initiative. Dr. Schiller provided funds to upgrade labs and purchase equipment for science classes at The Citadel.
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Defibrillator donated to Citadel
(16 APR '03) (View Article) Studies indicate that the survival rate is 90+% with one of these units nearby. These units will be located in Deas Hall, Front Gate, Sig Hall, MFH and at all athletic events.
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Raytheon Establishes Scholars Program with $500,000 Gift
(30 MAR) (View Article) Raytheon Company, a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world, has established the Raytheon Scholars program with a $500,000 gift to The Citadel Foundation. This endowed fund will provide engineering, science, and mathematics scholarships for female and minority students at The Citadel.
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Bulldog Football Fans "Joining the Club"
(20 FEB) (View Article) In time for the 2008 season, Citadel football fans are taking advantage of an exclusive opportunity to secure club seats in the newly renovated Johnson Hagood Stadium. To date, nearly 60% of the premium club seats have been sold. Offering access to the Club Level Lounge and Terraces, plus luxury amenities and panoramic views of Charleston, club seats are a great way to entertain family, friends, and clients in style while supporting the Bulldogs on the field. With limited seats available, the time to act is now!
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Giving Stocks and Securites
(05 DEC '07) (View Article) As the end of the tax-year approaches, we are frequently asked how to make a gift through the transfer of stock. Gifts of appreciated securities are an excellent strategy for reducing your tax burden while supporting a cause that is close to your heart. As you contemplate your year-end giving, please feel free to review our stock transfer procedures, available here.
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Cadet Callers "Bowl for Dollars" to Support The Citadel
(28 NOV '07) (View Article) The Citadel Foundation Cadet Calling Center hosted its second Bowl-a-Thon this semester to raise funds for The Citadel and celebrate a successful year of committed calling at the end of the fall calling season. We are proud to report that the cadet callers have raised over $475,000 this year so far!
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Club Level Seats Available at Johnson Hagood Stadium
(14 NOV '07) (View Article) 
Act now to reserve your club seats in the new Johnson Hagood Stadium! Featuring exclusive access to the Club Lounge and the outdoor Terraces with panoramic views of Charleston from the fourth floor of the new stadium, Club Level seats will be available when the Bulldogs take the field in August 2008.
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TCF's Academic Grant to The Citadel Approaches $5 Million
(11 NOV '07) (View Article) The Citadel Foundation's 2007-2008 academic grant to The Citadel totals $4,995,522. This funding from the academic endowment supports priority campus areas such as scholarships, faculty and program funds, endowed chairs, student learning opportunities, faculty recruitment, and enhancing the academic environment.
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Citadel BOV Renames Practice Field to
Honor Maybank Triplets, '65
(05 OCT '07) (View Article) On Friday, October 5, a ceremony was held at the existing Willson Field to dedicate the newly installed artificial-turf practice field, now known as the Maybank Triplets Football Practice Field at Willson Field Complex. Lt. Gen. John Rosa, 19th President of The Citadel, and Tommy Maybank spoke at the ceremony, and Coach Kevin Higgins led two of his football players, Cadets Duran Lawson and Josh Lawson, in a special presentation to the Maybank family.
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Act now to reserve your stadium suite
(04 OCT '07) (View Article)
For a limited time only, Citadel Family members will have an exclusive opportunity to secure a luxury suite in the newly renovated Johnson Hagood Stadium. What a great way to entertain family, friends, clients, or colleagues in style and support the Bulldogs at the same time. This advance offer will not last long before being extended to the general public. For more information on how you can have your own luxury skybox , click on the link below. With only a limited number available, the time to act is now.
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Winter Issue of TCF Campaign Newsletter Now Available
(03 JAN '07) Track the progress and learn about a few recent gifts to the Campaign for The Citadel! Click above to download a copy of the Winter 2006-2007 issue of the Campaign Update newsletter in PDF format (Adobe Reader required).
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Giving Spotlight:
The IRA Charitable Rollover
(30 NOV '06) (View Article) Take advantage of an appealing opportunity to support The Citadel and other qualified charities! New legislation allows individuals over a certain age to make charitable gifts from their IRA accounts without incurring withdrawal penalties.
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Johnson Hagood Stadium Stands Proud
(07 SEP '06) (View Article) This fall's football season marks a new era at The Citadel. Earlier this fall, the new west side stands of Johnson Hagood Stadium debuted as the second phase of a four-phase renovation that will move The Citadel into the spectrum of unlimited possibilities. Be a part of the action.
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Dennis Bergvall Named Executive Director
(08 MAY '06) (View Article) The Citadel Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Dennis Bergvall to serve as the Foundation's new Executive Director. Formerly in the role of associate executive director of development, Bergvall takes the place of Frank A. Shannon, III, who departs the Foundation to accept another position.
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Citadel Foundation Scholar Douglas Schmid Named Truman Scholar
(18 APR '06) (View Article) Junior Citadel Cadet Douglas Schmid is one of 75 college juniors nationwide to receive a $30,000 fellowship for graduate study as a Truman Scholar. Schmid, a political science major with a concentration in international affairs, has a 3.9 GPA and has recently been named the 2006-2007 Charlie Company commander. He attends The Citadel on a four-year, full-tuition Citadel Foundation Scholarship.
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Citadel Foundation Scholar Drew Brooks Receives Fulbright Award
(18 APR '06) (View Article) Senior Citadel Cadet Drew Brooks of Springfield, Va., is the 10th Citadel cadet to be granted a Fulbright since 1992 and the sixth cadet in five years to receive a Fulbright to study in Germany. Cadet Brooks, a Modern Languages (German) major, attends The Citadel on a four-year, full-tuition Citadel Foundation Scholarship.
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TCF Welcomes Bill Yaeger, ‘83
(08 NOV '05) (View Article) William L. Yaeger, Jr., Citadel Class of 1983, has joined the TCF staff as Director of Development for the School of Science and Mathematics and the Leadership Center at Daniel Library.
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Fiduciary Audit Report
(28 SEP '05) (View Article) The Citadel Foundation has taken the initiative to conduct its first fiduciary audit this year, and we have just received a highly positive report on the fiduciary practices we employ. We invite you to read the Investment Committee's summary of the report's findings.
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Position Announcement
(02 AUG '05) (View Article) The Citadel Foundation seeks Assistant Director of Annual Giving to build ongoing private support for the college. Please click the link above to view the position desciption.
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Position Announcements
(01 DEC '04) (View Article) The Citadel Foundation seeks qualified applicants for the following positions:
Please click the links above to view the position descriptions.
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The Citadel Honors Scholarship Donors
(22 OCT '04) On November 12, Major General John S. Grinalds and The Citadel Foundation hosted the Seventeenth Annual Scholarship Donor Day, featuring a banquet to honor all the donors who have so generously endowed permanent scholarships with The Citadel and The Citadel Foundation. Pictured here are the donors and this year's recipients of The Star of the West Scholarship.
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Sammis Memorial Fund
(08 APR '03) (View Article) A memorial fund has been established at The Citadel Foundation in memory of Captain Benjamin W. Sammis, USMC, a member of the Class of 1996.
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Childers Memorial Fund
(07 APR '03) (View Article) A memorial fund has been established at The Citadel Foundation in honor of First Lieutenant Therrel Shane Childers, USMC, a member of the Class of 2001.
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Past CAA president dies
(07 NOV '02) (View Article) Dr. C. Tucker Weston, Jr., of West Columbia, died today. Dr. Weston was a respected leader in community, state, national and international affairs. [PDF]
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