One to be remembered: Parents' Weekend 2014 at The Citadel
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Hundreds of parents, relatives, family and friends from across the country will be coming to Charleston October 10 – 12 for The Citadel’s 2014 Parents Weekend.
They will get to visit with cadets, faculty and staff. Parents and visitors will observe numerous military ceremonies, as well as academic and athletic events, comprising a weekend packed with opportunities to see their favorite cadet on the historic campus.
It is this weekend when most knobs (freshmen or Fourth Class cadets) will be seeing their parents for the first time since beginning their intensive training in August. With their parents present, the Fourth Class cadets will be promoted from Recruit to Private and officially integrated into the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. One of the most important traditions families will witness will include the Ring Ceremony for members of The Class of 2015 – which is when they will receive their hard-earned and highly-coveted Citadel rings.
“It’s the best weekend of the year and also the best way for our families to really understand the culture of the Corps and the commitment The Citadel has to developing us into principled leaders who will graduate and positively impact our communities, and our country,” said Logan Hester, Regimental Public Affairs Officer and Engineering major.
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR THE FULL PARENTS WEEKEND 2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Parking on Campus: Parking on campus at The Citadel is limited due to space constraints and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. As many of the faculty and staff as possible will be parking off campus on Fri. Oct 10 to release more spaces for our special guests. Many parents arrive early in the day.
Parking in Surrounding Areas: Please be aware that parking regulations in Charleston are strictly enforced by authorities. Do not park in Hampton Park next to campus during Parents Weekend or you may receive a ticket or get towed/booted by city authorities. Street parking can be found but pay close attention to the signs and limitations.
Shuttles for Mobility Assistance: Golf cart shuttles operated by the college will run from 9a.m.- 4p.m. Fri., Oct. 10, and from 8 a.m. – 2p.m.on Sat., Oct. 11. Shuttle stops are located at the Holliday Alumni Center across from the stadium and at the big ring on the corner of Summerall Field.
PARKING MAP
Schedule of Events
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FRIDAY, OCT. 10 |
Location |
Event |
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1255 |
Center campus to McAlister Field House |
1st Class procession piped to McAlister Field House by The Citadel Pipe Band |
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1300 |
McAlister Field House |
Presentation of class rings to the Class of 2015 (Video of ceremony to be posted here shortly after event) |
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1300-1430 |
Scroll down to view schedule and locations |
Academic Department Open Houses |
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1300-1530 |
Mark Clark Hall Reception and Meeting Rooms |
Parents’ Information Reception with cadet clubs and vendors |
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1530 |
Buyer Auditorium in Mark Clark Hall |
Report to parents by the President and Q & A session with President and Senior Staff |
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1600 |
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Soccer vs. Western Carolina |
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1800-2100 (Specific times assigned per company) |
McAlister Field House |
Ring walk through and family photos |
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SATURDAY, OCT. 11 |
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0800 |
Buyer Auditorium in Mark Clark Hall |
Information Center: Coffee and juice for parents and guests, sale of mementos and company pictures |
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0800 |
Padgett-Thomas Barracks- Open |
Open to Regimental Band and guests only |
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0830-1015 |
All barracks |
Barracks Open Houses with Pipe Band Performance |
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0845-0915 |
Padgett-Thomas Barracks quad (Rain location: McAlister Field House) |
Kelly Cup Competition |
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0930-1000 |
Summerall Field |
Performance by the world-famous Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes |
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1010-1020 |
All barracks |
Fourth Class Promotion Ceremonies |
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1030-1045 |
Heard campus-wide |
Carillon Concert |
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1100-1145 |
Summerall Field (Cancelled if raining) |
The S.C. Corps of Cadets Review Dress Parade and awards |
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1200-1245 |
Coward Hall (Regimental Band and parents in Riverview Room) |
Lunch |
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1200-1400 |
Holliday Alumni Center |
The Citadel Alumni Association Tailgate (Open to all) |
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1400 |
Johnson Hagood Stadium |
The Citadel vs. UNC-Charlotte |
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SUNDAY, OCT. 13 |
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Various | No formal activities. Various religious services at Summerall Chapel and around Charleston. Click HERE to see some options. |
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ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSES FRIDAY OCT 10, 2014
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1300 - 1430 |
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School/Department |
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Location |
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Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) |
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Jenkins 232 |
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Biology |
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Duckett 101 |
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School of Business Administration |
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Bond 295 |
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Chemistry |
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Byrd 101 |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering |
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LeTellier 204 |
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Computer Science |
Thompson 228 |
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Criminal Justice |
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Capers 311B |
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School of Education |
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Capers 305 |
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Electrical & Computer Engineering |
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Grimsley 117 |
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English |
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Capers 111 |
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Health, Exercise & Sport Science |
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Deas 214 |
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History |
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Capers 423 |
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Honors Program |
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Bond 290 |
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School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Capers Lobby |
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Library |
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Museum |
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Mathematics |
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Thompson 228 |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Grimsley 112 |
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Military Science |
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Jenkins 317 |
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Modern Languages |
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Capers 215 |
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Naval Science (Marine & Navy ROTC) |
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Jenkins 111 |
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Political Science |
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Capers 410 |
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Physics |
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Grimsley 208 |
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Psychology |
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Capers 103 |
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Academic Support Center |
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Thompson 117 |
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Counseling Center |
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Richardson 203 |
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STEM Center of Excellence |
Capers 309 |
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