Saturday, Sept. 26
FOR REGISTERED ATTENDEES ONLY.
7:30 a.m. (rain or shine)
Parents Weekend 5K
Solomon Blatt PE Center, Wheat Street
Run or walk the 5K course for fun with your family! Preregistered
participants can pick up their packets on Friday at
Parents Weekend check-in or from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Carolina
Beach Bash. On-site registration begins on Saturday at 6:30 a.m.
and ends at 7 a.m. Pre-registered participants who cross the finish
line are guaranteed a Parents Weekend 5K t-shirt. Dress for a hot,
humid South Carolina day! Sponsored by Campus Recreation and
the Office of Parents Programs
8 a.m.
Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) Tailgate
South Carolina State Fairgrounds
Join Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) for a tailgate at the State
Fairgrounds! Cru is a Christian collegiate ministry passionate about
connecting students to God and helping them grow in their faith.
Food will be provided at the tailgate, so come join in on the fun! For
a specific location, visit www.carolinacru.com. Sponsored by Campus
Crusade for Christ
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Parents Weekend Tailgate Party
Old Football Practice Field, National Guard and
Bluff Roads
Get excited for the football game against Central Florida at this
traditional, Southern tailgate party! Visit with Cocky, Cocky’s
parents and the cheerleaders, and listen to live music from The
Reggie Sullivan Band and the Carolina Marching Band! Enjoy
tailgate food like barbecue, hot dogs, chicken fingers and more!
Plenty of food and drinks will be available. Please refer to the
Football Fan Guide for gameday and parking information, or take
the shuttle to the game. (Walking directions from the shuttle
drop-off point to the Tailgate Party are located in the Guide to
Parents Weekend, which you will receive at check-in. Please keep
in mind that the walk from the shuttle drop-off to the Tailgate
Party is approximately 1.1 miles.) Make sure to bring your
Parents Weekend nametag (and wristbands, if applicable)
and football game tickets! All guests, including Carolina
students, must have their Parents Weekend nametag to enter
the Tailgate Party. Please note that individual tickets to this event
are not available as this event is exclusive to the Parents Weekend
package. This event is subject to change based on weather
conditions. Sponsored by the Office of Parents Programs
10-11 a.m.
Vinyasa Yoga
Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center,
Room 127
Vinyasa yoga is an energizing class that cultivates heat, endurance,
flexibility, strength and awareness. One dynamic pose flows to
the next by synchronizing movement with breath. Stretches,
poses and breathing exercises build energy, boost metabolism,
stimulate circulation and restore overall vitality while improving
posture, strengthening muscles and reducing stress and tension.
You’ll always end this class with a deep relaxation period. Vinyasa
Yoga has an extended time spent in savasana. Your student must
be a current Group X pass-holder, and parents will need to sign a
waiver of liability and show your Parents Weekend nametag before
participating. Sponsored by Campus Recreation
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special
Collections
Ernest F. Hollings Library, Thomas Cooper Library
Stop by the Ernest F. Hollings Library to view the Irvin Department
of Rare Books and Special Collections. The exhibit in the gallery is
“Defining Botany: the Culture and Science of Plants.” There will
be a gallery talk at noon by Dr. Mary Ellen Bellanca, Department
of English, USC Sumter, on Jane Loudon (1807-1858), the author
of many popular 19th century horticultural works. Sponsored by
University Libraries
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
South Carolina Political Collections
Ernest F. Hollings Library, Thomas Cooper Library
Stop by the Ernest F. Hollings Library and take a look at the South
Carolina Political Collections. The exhibit in the gallery is “Nuclear
Carolina: Power and Waste in the Palmetto State.” Sponsored by
University Libraries
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
My Carolina Alumni Association Ring Week
Russell House, First Floor Desk (beside the Grand
Marketplace)
Stop by to learn about the Official University of South Carolina
Ring tradition. Sponsored by My Carolina Alumni Association
11 a.m.-Noon
BODYPUMP™
Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center, Room 125
The Les Mills BODYPUMP™ is a barbell-based workout that
strengthens your entire body. This class challenges all major muscle
groups by using the best weight room exercises like squats, presses,
lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice
of weight inspire you to get the results you came for and fast! Your
student must be a current Group X pass-holder, and parents will
need to sign a waiver of liability and show your Parents Weekend
nametag before participating. Sponsored by Campus Recreation
11 a.m.-Noon
Tour of McKissick Museum’s Exhibitions
McKissick Museum, 2nd Floor Lobby
Enjoy a curator-led tour of the museum’s exhibitions, “Heard
at Every Turn: Traditional Music in South Carolina,” “The
Guantanamo Public Memory Project” and “Natural Curiosity: The
University of South Carolina and the Evolution of Scientific Inquiry
in the Natural World.” Sponsored by McKissick Museum, College of
Arts and Sciences
11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Heard at Every Turn: Traditional Music in South Carolina
McKissick Museum, 2nd Floor, South Gallery
This exhibit features the many cultural groups that brought music
traditions with them to South Carolina, how these traditions
evolved since their introduction and what they sound like today.
Exploring the role that music plays in South Carolina today, the
exhibit examines the foundations of its various music traditions—
from Gullah and old-time country to spirituals, gospel, Norteño
music and bluegrass—tracking the individuals who passed these
traditions on, the instruments they used and the new generations
of musicians that are carrying music of the Palmetto State into the
future. Sponsored by McKissick Museum, College of Arts and Sciences
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
McKissick Museum: Invitation to Explore
McKissick Museum, 1st Floor Gallery
Just as programs at the university require many people to ensure
successful experiences for participants, museums have a number
of individuals who work behind the scenes. Every exhibit at
McKissick is the shared product of many people who largely do
their work anonymously—but this exhibit is different. In addition
to presenting the varied parts of the museum’s collection, these
cases introduce the permanent staff, revealing a little bit about
why they do what they do. The exhibit includes some of the staff’s
favorite artifacts, some never before exhibited, from the museum’s
collections of Southern stoneware, sweetgrass baskets, gems and
minerals, university history artifacts, political memorabilia, fine art,
Baruch silver, textiles, art glass and Folk Heritage Award winner
items. Sponsored by McKissick Museum, College of Arts and Sciences
11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Natural Curiosity: The University of South Carolina
and the Evolution of Scientific Inquiry in the Natural World
McKissick Museum, 3rd Floor
Humans possess a fascination with the natural world around them.
From the 32,000-year-old cave paintings of horses in France to the
giraffe stickers today’s children paste into their activity books, we
can see that humans are eager to see, touch, collect and understand
nature. “Natural Curiosity” explores this curiosity about nature
by asking questions about why we collect natural specimens and
artifacts, how we display them and what they tell us about our
relationship with and obligations to the natural world. Through an
examination of approaches to building and maintaining the natural
science collections at the University of South Carolina, this exhibit
also offers a glimpse of the impressive array of specimens collected
and displayed over the past 200 years for the purposes of education,
research and entertainment. Sponsored by McKissick Museum, College
of Arts and Sciences
Noon
South Carolina vs. Central Florida
Williams-Brice Stadium
Enjoy the tradition of Carolina football as the Gamecocks take on
the Central Florida Knights! Make sure to take your tickets for the
game, and enter the stadium at the correct gate. Be in your seats at
least 20 minutes before kickoff to experience the best entrance in
college football!
6 p.m.
Tomorrowland
Russell House Theater
Enjoy this free movie with your family! This adventure film tells
the story of a teen and a former boy-genius inventor who embark
on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time.
Students should show their CarolinaCard. Sponsored by Carolina
Productions
9 p.m.
Entourage
Russell House Theater
Enjoy this free movie with your family! This comedy-drama serves as
a continuation of the HBO TV series of the same name and follows
Vince as he takes on a new career challenge – directing a movie.
Students should show their CarolinaCard. Sponsored by Carolina
Productions
Sunday, Sept. 27
FOR REGISTERED ATTENDEES ONLY.
10-11:30 a.m.
Capstone Scholars Networking Brunch
McCutchen House
Capstone Scholars and their families are invited to an informal
networking opportunity and brunch with the Career Center and
Capstone Scholars Program staff. The event will provide a chance
for Capstone Scholars and their parents to connect with fellow
Gamecocks and learn how the USC Career Center and Capstone
Scholars Program can help prepare students for careers through
exploration, experiential learning and professional networking.
Sponsored by the Capstone Scholars Program and the Career Center
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sunday Brunch
Top of Carolina, Capstone House
Enjoy brunch at the Top of Carolina, South Carolina’s only
revolving restaurant, with a 360-degree view of the metropolitan
Columbia area and the beautiful University of South Carolina
campus. The cost is $23.95 per person (plus tax). Advance
reservations are required. You can make a reservation at
tinyurl.com/TopofCarolina. When you arrive at Capstone, take the
elevator to the 18th floor. Sponsored by Carolina Dining
10:30 a.m.-Noon
Maxcy College Parents Brunch
Maxcy College
The International House at Maxcy College invites Maxcy residents
and their families to this special brunch highlighting events and
programs at the International House. Come enjoy a catered
breakfast and meet some new Maxcy friends, both international
and American. Advance reservations are required. Sponsored by the
International House at Maxcy College
12:30-2 p.m.
Honors College Picnic
Horseshoe
All Honors College students and their families are invited to join
the Honors College staff for a festive fall picnic on the historic
Horseshoe. Bring blankets, chairs and your appetite! Rain location is
the Russell House Ballroom. Sponsored by the Honors College
6 p.m.
Tomorrowland
Russell House Theater
Enjoy this free movie with your family! This adventure film tells
the story of a teen and a former boy-genius inventor who embark
on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time.
Students should show their CarolinaCard. Sponsored by Carolina
Productions
6 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Alabama
Eugene E. Stone Stadium
Watch as the Gamecock women’s soccer team battles the Alabama
Crimson Tide! Show your Parents Weekend nametag and receive
$1 admission. Carolina students are admitted free with their
CarolinaCard.