Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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?age44 Fall event / USC wants students and parents to enjqy the Carolina experience. The university has lots in store this fall to help students and parents get acquainted with the campus. Three of the biggest events are Carolina Wel IX ^Tc? A oepte Octob Novei ji Novei il acros I s welcome A * come, Parents W y Weekend and Homecoming ^Jjj^ welcoming new and returning stu^ dents to campus. This year the schedule of events is shaping up to be even bigger and better than last year. Starting off the week is the New Student Convocation where President and Mrs. Palms provide the official campus welcome to first year students. Convo Great ( lilgate ] mber 18 US" er 23 US" -nViov 15} TTSl HHJV1 XU Ky nber 20 US* Seawell's park js the street from "t . Urt _.?t ir ft .t tt ir .11 Vc i 1*31/ jvi li 13 W&h il 13 C*u mVeivlrS f?r tfo first 2^o j ESE TAILGATE PARTIES ARE AN A sponsored by the USC C cocks Advocating the Mature Mai iates or times may change due to fundin Department of Student Life 1 HSCOVER CAROLINA students, cation will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15 at the Koger Center for the Arts. Varents and mends are invited to attend. From the First Year Reading Experience to Sorority Rush to concerts on Greene Street, Carolina Welcome has a variety of events all geared to welcome students, faculty and staff back to Carolina for Fall 1999. For a complete schedule of Carolina Welcome events, pick up the Welcome Back edition of the Gamecock on Aug. 13. See you there! Parents Weekend October 1-3 Parents Weekend welcomes parents back to campus in October to en 1 J _ * -.1 * * 1 joy a weeicena wicn tneir stuuenis. This event is sponsored by the Office JiMECO L<*ruub ' C vs. East Caroline C vs. Vanderbilt C vs. Florida C vs. Clemson ing lot -1125 Rose' he ROCKET" at th !ee: Music, l4s ?f Grwt Fc $C stuifiA-t? iA. <*ttoAJ(>A.e6 .LCOHOL, OTHER DRUG AND V Office of Alcohol & Drug Progra nagement of Alcohol). Paid for, v or vrovrammatic decisions. For addi parents to of Parents Programs and the this year's theme is Southern Traditions. Parents are invited to join President and Mrs. Drt Imr /\n t?? ? r\ rttr rtft-nrnrv/\n f/M? rt ro A dUUO UI1 1 llUdy dlltlllUUll 1U1 d If ception at their home on the Horseshoe. Activities include a Tailgate Party, Carolina Pig Pickin', 5K Fun Run and many other Southern Traditions. Parents can also attend the football game and watch the Gamecocks take on the Rebels from Ole Miss. Sunday is open for parents and students to spend some time together before the weekend is over. To get more information and register for Parents Weekend, contact the Office of Parents Programs by phone at 1-800-868-6752 or on the web at http://www.sa.sc.edu/stlife/parents/parentshome.html KU lW i 4-6:30 pm 4-6:30 pm 10 am-12:30 pn 10 am-12:30 pn wood Drive e State Fairground: ?i Dri^KS cjlaJ D??r Prizes, at ec>ct UiWte fartj. IOLENT-FREE ENVIRONMENT ms and GAMMA in part, with student activity fee* Itional information, please call 777-578C t of Student & Alumni Services University of South Carolina use Homecoming Week October 18-23 Homecoming Week appeals to everyone: USC students, alumni, parents and Gamecock fans. The festdvi ties occur all week and include USC Showcase, Jamfest, Carnival, and Float Building Party. Two of Homecoming's biggest events, the parade and Cockfest occur on Friday. Cockfest is the annual Homecoming Pep Rally featuring the cheerleaders, Cocky, USC Marching Band, Coquettes, and skits from USC student organizations. Come out and cheer on the Gamecocks at the football game against Vanderbilt on Saturday. All events are subject to change. For more information, call Carolina Productions at (803) 777-7130. f A