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March2023
Lunch and Learn: Veterans Mentorship ProgramJoin us for lunch to learn more about the Veterans Mentorship Program. Program manager Jim Whetstone will be at VSSC to discuss the program’s benefits and how to join. This program is open to all Veteran and Active Duty students (1st through 3rd year) who have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
12 PMVSSC
7
April2023
Student Veteran Association Join us for the SVA monthly meeting. Pizza will be provided.
2 PMVSSC
14
April2023
Charleston RiverDogs GameThe Charleston RiverDogs will take on the Columbia Fireflies starting at 7:05 pm at Joe Riley Park. In partnership with The Citadel, they have offered 50 tickets for our students and their families. The game is also a part of Boeing’s Remembering Everyone Deployed (RED) Shirt Friday series where the team will shine a spotlight on active duty and retired military members and their families.
Limit of 2 Tickets per Person!
RSVP by clicking here.
Limit of 2 Tickets per Person!
RSVP by clicking here.
7:05 PMJoseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
19
April 2023
The Citadel Baseball Veteran Appreciation GameJoin The Citadel Bulldogs Baseball Team as they take on the College of Charleston at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The game will also feature recognition of our Veteran and Active Duty students. Students are free, register for your ticket here. Seating is general admission and additional tickets are only $8 with military discount so bring your family and friends!
6 PMJoseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
21
April203
Graduation PartyJoin us as we celebrate our class of 2023 Veteran and Active Duty students! This is a family friendly event. Appetizers and cake will be provided, drinks will be available via cash bar. RSVP by clicking here.
4 PM to 6 PMBrewlab Charleston
2200 Heriot St.
2200 Heriot St.
11
May2023
Military Spouse Appreciation Day – Card Writing at VSSCStop by the VSSC to create a Military Spouse Appreciation Day card for your significant other. We will have pre-printed cards on hand and for our online students be e-mailing a digital version for you to print at home.
All DayVSSC
18
May2023
Summer Social Meet and Greet for New Students All newly admitted (Spring and Summer 2023) Veteran and Active Duty students and their families are invited to join us for a light afternoon snack and a chance to say hello to fellow new students and meet our VSSC staff. Email invitations will be sent to all newly admitted Veteran and Active Duty students in early May.
*Virtual Meet and Greet Date Coming Soon!
*Virtual Meet and Greet Date Coming Soon!
4 – 6 PMVSSC
2
June2023
Beach Day All Veteran and Active Duty students are invited to join us at The Citadel Beach House for a beach day full of games, food and fun. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day in the sun. RSVP information coming soon.
12 – 2 PMThe Citadel Beach House
14
June2023
Army Birthday Celebration Help us blow out the candles as we celebrate the Army’s birthday! The VSSC will have a cake cutting ceremony at 12:30 PM and invite all students, faculty and staff who have served to join us.
12:30 PMVSSC
18
July2023
Green Zone Training for Faculty/StaffThe Citadel will host a Green Zone training for Citadel faculty and staff to train employees on the cultural shifts that military-connected students may face as they transition from a military lifestyle to an academic lifestyle. All faculty and staff must RSVP, more information will be sent in July.
11:30 AM – 12 PMBond Hall