Homecoming 2024

Friday, Nov. 8 – Sunday, Nov. 10
Various times
The Citadel campus
Many events are free and open to the public

Homecoming 2024 at The Citadel will be held Friday, Nov. 8, through Sunday, Nov. 10. This year, as the Class of 1974 celebrates their 50^th reunion, Homecoming will also honor all classes that end in ‘4 and ‘9.

The weekend welcoming graduates of The Citadel back to their alma mater is one of the biggest events of the year on campus.

Notable events include: the Twilight Parade and Homecoming Review parade on Summerall Field, open barracks for parents and guests, a performance by the Summerall Guard and a Bulldogs football game against Chattanooga.

For a full schedule of events, click here.

Alumni Art Exhibition

Friday, Nov. 8 – Saturday, Nov. 9
Various times
Capers Hall, Winfred B. Moore Jr. Art Gallery, The Citadel campus
Free, open to the public

An exhibition featuring alumni artwork will be on view in the Moore Art Gallery in Capers Hall. While recognizing the many talented alumni who make art a part of their lives, this exhibit and reception will also serve as a gathering space for those interested in supporting the Friends of Fine Arts at The Citadel, a membership group of art fans who are excited by the many connections between arts and the military going forward. 

The art gallery will be open on Friday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. And on Saturday, Nov. 9, the gallery will be open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Native American Heritage Month film screening of “The Warrior Tradition”

Tuesday, Nov. 12
6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Capers Hall, Room 1039, The Citadel campus
Free, open to the public

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, The Citadel will host a film screening and Q&A of “The Warrior Tradition,” which chronicles the largely untold story of Native Americans in the U.S. military. This event held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Capers Hall Room 1039 is free and open to the public.

Ethical espionage: Lecture by Dr. Jan Goldman

Tuesday, Nov. 12
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Capers Hall auditorium, The Citadel campus
Free, open to the public

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Jan Goldman, Ph.D., professor of Intelligence and Security Studies at The Citadel, will hold a lecture titled “Ethical Espionage.” Goldman will discuss the roles ethics and oversight play on how intelligence is collected and more from an academic and practitioner perspective.

This event is free and open to the public. Goldman’s book will be available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the Charleston Animal Society.

The Baker Business Bowl XI: Elevator Pitch round

Wednesday, Nov. 13
3 – 5:45 p.m.
Bastin Hall, Room 105, The Citadel campus, streamed via Zoom
Free, open to the public

Teams — made up of Citadel cadets and students — will compete for a place in the finals of the Baker Business Bowl XI. To get into the finals, those teams must make it through the Elevator Pitch round, which will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13, starting at 3 p.m.

This semi-final round consists of a five-minute summary presentation, where teams explain their potential business ideas to a panel of business experts. After the brief presentation, the judges will hold a 10-minute question and answer session with each team.

The Baker Business Bowl is a program aimed at helping budding entrepreneurs who have an idea for a new product or service and the desire to turn that idea into a business. The winning team is awarded $10,000 to help make their proposed business a reality. The competition is open to all Citadel cadets and students.

Click here to watch this year’s semi-final round of the Baker Business Bowl.

Near Center for Climate Studies talk with Dr. Dwayne Porter: Empowering Communities to “Use Data and Sound Science to Make Noise”

Thursday, Nov. 14
12 – 1 p.m.
Swain Boating Center, The Citadel campus
Free, open to the public

On Thursday, Nov. 14 from 12 – 1 p.m., Dwayne Porter, Ph.D., will discuss his work with communities in Charleston, where flood and air quality data have been used to instigate change. He will also discuss his recently awarded ONR-supported project focusing on low-cost environmental monitoring at the Naval installations in the Charleston area and surrounding communities.

This event, sponsored by the Near Center for Climate Studies, is free and open to the public.  

Leverett Lecture hosted by the Department of Psychology

Thursday, Nov. 14
6 – 8 p.m.
Bond Hall, Room 295, The Citadel campus
Free, open to the public

The Citadel’s Department of Psychology will host a Leverett Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 14, which will be delivered by guest lecturer Travis Turner, Ph.D., associate professor, Director of the Neuropsychology Division and Department of Neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina. Turner’s lecture is titled “Neuropsychological factors associated with earning the Ranger tab.”

Each year The Department of Psychology invites a guest speaker to give the Leverett Lecture and opens the event to all faculty, staff, students and the community.

J. Patrick Leverett, Ph.D., served as a faculty member in The Citadel’s Department of Psychology for 10 years. In July 2005, Leverett died tragically in a plane crash in Alaska. Upon his death, this annual event was created in his honor and to commemorate his many contributions to The Citadel.

Movements of the Military: Workshop with Exit12 Dance Company

Thursday, Nov. 14
6 – 8 p.m.
Capers Hall Atrium, The Citadel campus
Free, registration required

Exit12’s movement workshops for those connected to the military help to foster expression, connection and healing through movement. These guided movement explorations investigate themes of identity, resilience and life transitions. Partner and group exercises promote collaboration and trust-building, allowing participants to reflect and share their stories through movement. No experience in dance is needed. This event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is required.

To register, click here.

The Art of Healing: “After Action” screening with Stacy Pearsall and Roman Baca

Friday, Nov. 15
6 – 8 p.m.
Capers Hall Auditorium, The Citadel campus
Free, registration required

Hosted by veteran combat photojournalist Stacy Pearsall, “After Action” is a PBS series that reveals the experiences of veterans through candid conversations about what life is like before, during and after action. In the episode that will be screened at this event, Stacy interviewed Roman Baca, the Founding Director of Exit12 Dance Company, to explore how the arts can provide a form of expression for emotions that go beyond words. After the screening, Stacy and Roman will continue their conversation on stage together. This event will take place on Friday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is required.

To register, click here.

Stories of War with Exit12 Dance Company

Saturday, Nov. 16
6 – 8 p.m.
Capers Hall Auditorium, The Citadel campus
Free, registration required

Exit12’s signature full-length evening performances weave together veteran storytelling with concert dance that takes the audience through the military experience, exploring war, humanity, homecoming and family. This will be the debut performance of a new collaborative piece that tells the story of the cadet experience. This event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is required.

To register, click here.

Stories of War at The Citadel is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.

2024 Candlelight Service

Friday, Dec. 6 – Sunday, Dec. 8
7 p.m.
Summerall Chapel
Free, open to the public

The Summerall Chapel’s 2024 Christmas Candlelight Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.

Poinsettias are available for purchase for $20 each in memory or in honor of a loved one. The poinsettias will be used each night of the Christmas Candlelight Service and they may be picked up on Monday, Dec. 2. Anyone who would like to purchase poinsettias can click here for more info.

Cookies, Cocoa and Coding

Saturday, Dec. 14
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Capers Hall, The Citadel campus
Free, open to the public

Students and their families are invited to come to The Citadel on Saturday, Dec. 14, for coding tutorials and treats including cookies, cocoa and coffee.

This event is free and open to students in grades K-12 and aims to provide students with hands-on computing opportunities. Students will use Code.org’s tutorials in order to practice computer science concepts and skills.

Parents will need to complete a permission form for their child upon arrival.

To register, click here.

The Citadel Athletics

To purchase tickets, please call 843-953-3647 or visit citadelsports.com/tickets. 

The Citadel Rifle vs. Jacksonville State

Saturday, Nov. 2
TBD
Inouye Marksmanship Center
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Volleyball vs. UNCG

Saturday, Nov. 2
4 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Rifle vs. Jacksonville State

Sunday, Nov. 3
TBD
Inouye Marksmanship Center
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Wrestling – Battle at The Citadel

Sunday, Nov. 3
7 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets start at $10

The Citadel Basketball vs. Erskine – Alumni Night 

Thursday, Nov. 7
7 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets start at $8

The Citadel Volleyball vs. ETSU

Friday, Nov. 8
6 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Football vs. Chattanooga – Homecoming 

Saturday, Nov. 9
2 p.m.
Johnson Hagood Stadium 
Tickets start at $17

The Citadel Volleyball vs. Chattanooga

Saturday, Nov. 9
7 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Rifle vs. Ohio State

Sunday, Nov. 10
TBD
Inouye Marksmanship Center
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Basketball vs. Stetson – Holy Cit Heroes Night  

Monday, Nov. 11
6 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets start at $8

The Citadel Basketball vs. North Greenville 

Thursday, Nov. 14
7 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets start at $8

The Citadel Rifle vs. North Georgia and Wofford

Saturday, Nov. 16
TBD
Inouye Marksmanship Center
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Basketball vs. North Carolina A&T – Youth Sports Day

Sunday, Nov. 17
2 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets start at $8

The Citadel Basketball vs. College of Charleston – 5^th Battalion Night and White Out  

Wednesday, Nov. 20
6 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets start at $8

The Citadel Rifle vs. Alaska Fairbanks

Thursday, Nov. 21
TBD
Inouye Marksmanship Center
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Basketball vs. St. Andrews – Family Night   

Tuesday, Nov. 26
7 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets start at $8

The Citadel Basketball vs. Toccoa Falls – 843 Night   

Tuesday, Dec. 3
7 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets start at $8

The Citadel Basketball vs. Campbell  

Thursday, Dec. 12
7 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets start at $8

The Citadel Wrestling vs. Limestone  

Thursday, Dec. 19
TBD
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public