Get The Red Out! Homecoming 2010

To commemorate the return of the Historic Big Red Flag to The Citadel campus, the theme for Homecoming 2010 is GET THE RED OUT. Alumni, family and friends are encouraged to wear RED to the big game. The tentative Homecoming schedule can be found here.

The CAA is also encouraging you to make alumni, family, friends and classmates LAUGH by sending us your funniest or most embarrassing story about something that happened to you as a cadet - whether on-campus or around Charleston with your friends - that caused you to "turn RED. It's our first ever video contest, so join in on the fun.

Visit the GET THE RED OUT! video contest page.

 

Join Other Alumni in Tucson

Bulldog Football is traveling to Tucson to play the University of Arizona on September 11 and CAA will be there to host parties and tailgates to support the Dogs!

The host hotel is the Marriott University Park (located less than 1mile from the stadium). CAA has negotiated a rate of $119 for visiting alumni, family and friends. The hotel will also be the site of a welcome reception for Bulldog fans. You can reserve your room online now or by calling (520) 792-4100.

 

Changes Coming

For the first time in over 5 years, major upgrades are coming to the CAA website, online community and online offerings. These changes will begin to be rolled out in the coming weeks, so don't freak out if you suddenly notice a change in the website. Take a look at the sneak peek on the right (click on it) and maybe you'll even get a hint of some of the new features.

 

 

Class of 2002 Graduate Elected to BOV

Dylan W. Goff will join The Citadel Board of Visitors effective July 1. He replaces William E. Jenkinson III who retired in June after 18 years on the college's governing board.

Goff graduated from The Citadel in 2002 with a degree in history. He was a member of F Company as cadet. Goff went on to graduate in 2007 from the University of South Carolina School of Law and is currently an associate attorney at James E. Smith Jr. P.A. in Columbia, S.C.

Read the complete story.

 

 

Unveiling - The Recap

Enjoy the video below. Quicktime Player plug-in is required to view video.

Big Red Returns Home!

After months of planning, fundraising and construction, the flag believed to be the original "Big Red Flag" has returned to The Citadel from the State Museum of Iowa.

The Civil War-era red palmetto flag – believed to be the one that flew over Morris Island when Citadel cadets fired upon the supply ship The Star of the West – arrived on campus Friday morning aboard a climate-controlled 18-wheeler.

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Donate Online

The CAA Big Red Page

Buy a Custom "Big Red" Flag

Buy other Big Red Gear

 

Ten Easy Ways to Lose Your Ring

Here in the Ring Program Operations Center, we hear all kinds of stories when rings go missing. In an effort to reduce the number of lost class rings, we offer our Top Ten Ways to Lose Your Ring (and how to avoid them).

1. While the mysterious “shrinking” ring is a far more common occurrence, some grads have rings that actually become too large for their fingers. Your ring should be as snug as possible without causing discomfort or damage to your finger. Make sure your ring fits properly! Resizing up to one size larger or smaller is free; you pay $20 for shipping and handling. A replacement ring is currently $760 for men, $595 for women.
2. We know you want to impress the hotties in the surf, but water is a lubricant. You might want to leave your ring at home while having fun in the sun. The most common place rings are lost is at the beach.
3. While shopping for shoes or clothes, don’t take your ring off in the dressing room or you’ll soon be shopping for a new one. Luckily, The Citadel Ring doesn’t change with trends.
4. Snow skiing could leave you ring-less at the end of your run. Cold temperatures cause your fingers to shrink. Your ring might slip off while you’re tumbling gliding downhill.
5. Not that this applies to you, of course, but if you should happen to put your hand in the pocket of a tight pair of jeans, check your finger after you’ve wrestled your hand free.
6. Planning a big night out? If you think you might be over-served, leave the ring at home. You don’t want to wake up asking, "Dude, where’s my ring?"
7. As much as you might trust your friends and co-workers (we’re sure they’re lovely people), never leave your ring behind when you leave the room.
8. Thanks for being a good person and washing your hands when you leave the restroom. We appreciate it! Just be sure to check your finger before you make your exit.
9. We know you’re athletic (in spite of those tight jeans). Many sports require a lot of hand protection/equipment. To protect your bank account from the cost of a new ring, double (triple) check for your ring after the big game.
10. Whether water skiing, snorkeling or fishing, wear your ring on the boat and that fish might not be the only thing that gets away.

If you should lose your ring, you can find information you will need in order to purchase a new one here or you can contact Kyle Mims by e-mail or by calling 843-953-7694.

 

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