Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina Three evei Sarah Garibaldi Journalism senior c< USC wants students and parents c' to enjoy the Carolina experience. The ? university has lots in store this fall to &1 help students and parents get aquainted with the campus. Three of the biggest events are Carolina Welcome, Parents Weekend and Homecoming Week. 61 ei T Carolina Welcome August 15-23 v] Carolina Welcome will acquaint q] new and returning students to campus. ^ This year the schedule of events is js shaping up to be even bigger and bet- tl ter than last year. Starting off the week |)( is the Convocation where President te and Mrs. Palms provide the official s\ campus welcome to first year students. w Convocation will be held at 4 p.m. on e] Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Koger Center d; for the Arts. Parents and friends are invited to attend. $i From ihe First Year Reading Ex- re u perience to Sorority Rush to concerts $: on Greene Street, Carolina Welcome tc has a variety of events all geared to te welcome students, faculty and staff ta back to Carolina for Fall 1998. For a fc A C A D I i August 17, Monday August 20, Thursday August 26, Wednesday September 7, Monday September 10, Thursday October 1, Thursday October 8, Thursday October 12-13, Monday-Tuesday November 3, Tuesday November 25-29, Wed -Sun December 4, Friday December 5, Saturday December 7-14, Monday-Monday December 14, Monday December 14, Monday May Session May 10, Monday May 27, Thursday May 28, Friday First Five Week Term May 31, Monday June 15, Tuesday June 29, Tuesday June 30 - July 1, Wed - Thurs DISCOVI nts welcome amplete schedule of Carolina Wei- fice of Parent; ome events, pick up the Welcome 1-800-868-6 ack edition of the Gamecock in Au- http://www.sa ust. See you there! rentshome.htr Parents Weekend Hom< September 18-20 Oc Parents Weekend welcomes par- Homeco rits back to campus in September to everyone: US njoy a weekend with their students. en^ and Gam 'his event is sponsored by the Office ajjy begins on f Parents Programs. Parents are in- ^ carnival or ted to join President and Mrs. Palms a m t0 3 p m n Friday afternoon for a reception at Russeil House leir home on the Horseshoe. There cludes more p a Beach Blast on Friday night fea- ^ jamfest ar iring beach music, shagging, food, Twq of Home, averages and fun. Parents can also at- ^ de anc :nd the football game against Mar- ^ rail and the pre-game: tailgate party ^ ith Cocky and the USC cheerlead- ^ ^ US( s. Spend Sunday with your son or ^ a ^ band and chet 65 per person which includes access begins at 7 p.r > all events and a football ticket or seum. Come c 53 per person which includes access at the footb ) all events. Students are invited to at- Arkansas Raze ind all events at no charge except the events are subj lilgate and football game. To register information, c >r Parents Weekend, contact the Of- at (803) 777-7 E M I C C FALL 1998 Faculty Reporting Date Classes begin Last day to change a course schedule or drop a cour: witnout a grade or "W" Demg recorded Labor Day Holiday - no classes Last day to apply for December graduation Last day to drop a course or withdraw without grade of "WF" being recorded Midpoint in semester Fall break - no classes Election day - no classes Thanksgiving recess - no classes Last day of classes Reading day Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturda; Doctorate Commencement Exercises, 1:30 p.n Koger Center for the Arts Baccalaureate, Masters and Professional Commeno ment Exercises, 3:30 p.m. Carolina Coliseum MAY SESSION Classes begin Last day of classes Final examinations Classes begin Last day to apply for August graduation Last day of classes Final examinations ER CAROLINA students, f 5 Programs by phone at 752 or on the web at .sc.edu/stlife/parents/pa scorning Week jfcrlJ Ns. tnKprl?-17 17 IV/UV1 A. mm A / ^ EM ming Week appeals to m C students, alumni, parecock fans. The fun reWednesday, Oct. 14 at / 1 Greene Street from 11 and the Showcase in the ^ Mm at 7 p.m. Thursday in- Mr\ lomecoming events like f id Float Building Party. ? :oming's biggest events, I Cockfest occur on Friide will start in downia at 3 p.m. and features C celebrities. Cockfest, :p rally, skits, the USC :rleaders and fireworks, n. in the Carolina Coliheer on the Gamecocks all game against the >rbacks on Saturday. All prf fn rhanorp Fnrmnre ill Carolina Productions 130. A L E N D si January 11, Monday January 15, Friday se January 18, Monday February 1, Monday a February 22, Monday March 1, Monday March 7-14, Sunday-Sunday April 5, Monday April 7, Wednesday April 15, Thursday April 28, Wednesday y) April 29, Thursday i. April 30-May 7, Friday-Friday May 7-8, Friday-Saturday eAND SUMMER 1999 Second Five Week Term July 6, Tuesday a a tir i 1 August % weanesaay August 5-6, Thursday-Friday August 7, Saturday August 7, Saturday : Page 11 larents to USC A B Revision date March 16,1998 >RING 1999 Classes begin Last day to change a course schedule or drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day - No Classes Last day to apply for May graduation Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded Midpoint in semester Sorin? break - no classes r o Easter Holiday - no classe Graduate Student Day Awards day Last day of classes Reading day Final examinations (includes exams on Saturday) Commencement Exercises Classes begin Last day of classes Final examinations Doctorate Commencement Exercises, 8:30 a.m. Koger Center for the Arts Baccalaureate, Masters and Professional Commencement Exercises, 10:30 a.m. Carolina Coliseum