Baker School of Business Innovation Speaker Series: Forged in Discipline, Fueled by Innovation

Monday, Nov. 3
5 p.m.
Bastin Hall Atrium
Free, open to the public

Three members of The Citadel Class of 1997 and fellow Marine Corps officers will share their personal journeys from one Corps to another, as well as their transition to corporate leadership and law enforcement. This conversation with James Williamson (H&K), Greg Jones (G-Code Tactical) and Graham Grafton (ATF) will highlight innovation on the personal and organizational levels, as well as the disruptions affecting the manufacturing industry as well as law enforcement environment.

The Gold Star Journal 30th anniversary

Tuesday, Nov. 4
6 – 7:45 p.m.
Buyer Auditorium, The Citadel campus
Open to the media

The Gold Star Journal, The Citadel’s premier academic publication, is celebrating its 30th year of academic excellence. To honor this milestone, there will be a celebratory dinner with previously published students and GSJ alumni on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. in Buyer Auditorium.

Speakers

• Olivia Liquori, 2026, Criminal Justice and Psychology major, author 2023
• Michaela Martin, 2026, Intelligence and Security Studies major, artist 2023
• Corbin Menz-Gentzow, 2026, Construction Engineering major, photographer 2024
• Robert Isaac Williams, 2026, Political Science major, author 2025

Panel of GSJ Alumni

• Ken Galsgaard, 2023, Assistant Editor-in-Chief 2021-2023
• Mason Hand, 2023, Operations Editor 2022-2023
• Miguel Parrado, 2016, Editor 2014-2015 and Editor-in-Chief 2015-2016
• Gage Timberlake, 2025, Scribe Editor 2022-2023 and Editor-in-Chief 2023-2025
• Eric Zink, 2000, Co-Editor-in-Chief 1998-1999

Paramedic Savers EMS Competition

Wednesday, Nov. 5
9 a.m.
Capers Hall Auditorium
Free, open to the public

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, The Citadel will host the Dorchester County EMS Paramedic Savers competition, a high-energy and educational event where regional EMS teams face off in responding to realistic medical scenarios.

Throughout the event, the medical director for Dorchester County EMS will provide interactive “edu-tainment” and break down each scenario while offering brief teaching moments for the audience.

This is an interdisciplinary learning opportunity, with cadet-led collaboration from The Citadel First Responders Club as well as The Citadel Fine Arts program.

The Baker Business Bowl XI: Elevator Pitch round

Wednesday, Nov. 5
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. 5, 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.

Summerall Guard Veterans Day Performance

Tuesday, Nov. 11
1 p.m.
U.S.S. Yorktown
Open to the public, tickets required

As part of Patriots Point Veterans Day events, The Citadel’s Summerall Guard will perform their silent precision drill on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Yorktown on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m.

Known around the United States as one of the elite military drill troupes, membership is a high honor at the military college of South Carolina. Created in 1932, the Summerall Guards have represented The Citadel at events around the nation, including performing in five presidential inaugural parades.

The platoon is named for Gen. Charles P. Summerall, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and The Citadel president from 1931 until 1953. Its purpose is to exemplify the exactness and thoroughness of a cadet’s training through a unique series of movements based on old, close-order Prussian drills. The maneuvers have never been written down, are passed from class to class and are performed to a silent count.

The cost of the event is included in admission price. To purchase tickets, click here.

Second annual William H. Porter, ’62, Lecture Series in Clinical Chemistry and Biochemistry

Thursday, Nov. 13
6:30 p.m.
Capers Hall Auditorium
Free, open to the public

The Swain Family School of Science and Math will host David Cortez, Ph.D., whose award-winning research has reshaped our understanding of DNA replication and repair. Cortez pioneered the groundbreaking iPOND method, which revealed how cells protect against mutations, instability and cancer.

Cortez, the Chair of Vanderbilt University’s Biochemistry Department, will give the second annual William H. Porter, ’62, Lecture Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13.

Homecoming 2025

Friday, Nov. 14 – Sunday, Nov. 16
Various times
The Citadel campus
Many events are free and open to the public

Homecoming 2025 at The Citadel will be held Friday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Nov. 16. This year, as the Class of 1975 celebrates their 50^th reunion, Homecoming will also honor all classes that end in ‘0 and ‘5.

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 Wofford.

For a full schedule of events, click here.

Army ROTC Swearing-In Ceremony

Saturday, Nov. 15
2 – 4 p.m.
Johnson Hagood Stadium
Ticket required, open to the public

During halftime for the Homecoming football game against Wofford, The Citadel will hold a swearing-in ceremony for the Army ROTC cadets who have signed their official contract to commission into the Army upon graduation.

The ceremony will occur on the field sometime between 2 and 4 p.m., depending on halftime.

International Education Week

Tuesday, Nov. 18
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Daniel Library
Free, open to the public

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, The Citadel’s Center for International and Special Programs will be celebrating International Education Week.

Beginning at 11 a.m., the event will include displays from cadets, students, faculty and staff celebrating a range of global perspectives with a focus on culture, connection and community. It will also include food-focused activities to showcase flavors from around the world.

2025 Candlelight Service

Friday, Dec. 5 – Sunday, Dec. 7
7 p.m.
Summerall Chapel
Free, open to the public

The Summerall Chapel’s 2025 Christmas Candlelight Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 7, 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. 8. Anyone who would like to purchase poinsettias can click here for more info.

Cookies, Cocoa and Coding

Saturday, Dec. 6
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. 6, 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.