Schedule of Events
Friday, September 14
General James Hackler Golf Course at Coastal Carolina University 1 Joe Carter Way, ConwayTee times beginning at 7:30 a.m.843-349-6600
Arriving early? Want to practice chipping and putting before the Family Weekend tournament? How about playing a round with your student? Enjoy Coastal Carolina University’s Hackler Golf Course.
- $40 per person (7:30 a.m. to noon); $35 per person (noon to dusk). Price includes cart and range balls
- Call the Hackler Golf Course up to seven days in advance to book your tee time.
The Hackler Pro Shop has fantastic Coastal Carolina University apparel – polo shirts, sweaters, jackets, hats and much more. Make sure to mention that you are in town for Family Weekend and receive a 25 percent discount on your apparel purchase.
Chanticleer StoreThe HTC Center104 Founders Drive8 a.m. to 6 p.m.843-349-2360 www.coastal.bkstr.com
Stop in and view the large selection of apparel, gifts, supplies and gift cards in the new store. Show your CCU pride and pick up Chanticleer gear for the entire family. Discount coupons, while they last, will be available at the Welcome Reception and Registration.
Art Gallery ExhibitFaculty Biennial ExhibitionRebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts, Room 129Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Works created by the faculty of the Department of Visual Arts highlight the diversity of artistic expression at CCU. Enjoy works created in the studio by these distinguished artists and scholars who call Coastal Carolina University home.
Admission: Free (no ticket required)
Welcome Reception and Registration (Drop-in)Wheelwright Auditorium Lobby2 to 9 p.m.~ Registration required .
Meet with your student and catch your breath! Check in, enjoy some refreshments, pick up your official Family Weekend nametag(s) (used for admission to all registered events) and get any last minute directions. Forget to pre-order your Family Weekend T-shirt? T-shirts will be available for sale - while they last. Should you miss this registration session, check in from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday at the Continental Breakfast in Wheelwright Auditorium. NOTE: Nametags are required for entry into most Family Weekend events.
CCU Parents’ Cookie ContestTurn in cookies at Wheelwright Auditorium Lobby, 2 to 6:30 p.m.Winner announced at the Spectrum Concert
Bring your family’s favorite homemade cookies to enter and win the coveted CCU Parents’ Cookie Contest. Judging will be done by distinguished and hungry celebrity guests at the Spectrum Concert. Each submission should consist of eight cookies stored in a bag or container labeled with the cook’s name. All submissions should be turned in between 2 and 6:30 p.m.
College of EducationAssessment and Accountability: Teaching for Conceptual Understanding Ed Jadallah, Dean of Spadoni College of Education Kearns 1103 p.m. University CollegeUNIV 110E: First Year ExperienceCarol Lane, Teaching Associate with the Spadoni College of Education Kearns 2063 p.m. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts Theatre 100 Ken Martin, Chair/Associate Professor for the College of Humanities and Fine Arts Humanities 1171 p.m. Wall College of Business"Family Feud: Keys to Success in Business"Michael Collins, Asst. Dean/Assoc. Professor/Dir, Wall Center for Excellence Johnson Auditorium2 p.m.As part of family weekend, on Friday, September 14th at 2:00 p.m., a special event will be held for all Wall College of Business Administration students and their families in the Johnson Auditorium. We hope that you will plan to attend this fun, interactive and informative event that will discuss what your student should be doing while in college to ensure post-graduation success! Whether or not you can personally attend the event, WE CAN STILL USE YOUR HELP!
Please click on the survey link below to complete a very short, 16-question survey, to help us prepare for the event. Here is a link to the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VGH23K8
The survey will take less than 10-minutes to complete and your student may receive extra credit in their First Year Experience (UNIV 110B) class due to your participation.
Will the students or their parent WIN the “Family Feud” game?! We hope that you will all win… due to the important tips that we will provide to help your students prepare to find meaningful employment following graduation!
Following the “Family Feud” event, you will have the opportunity to meet Dr. J. Ralph Byington, Dean of the E. Craig Wall, Sr. College of Business Administration, as well as key faculty members and your student’s academic advisor at a reception hosted by the Dean.
So… get ready… it’s time to start… the “Family Feud”!
College of Science Golf Course Ecology Kevin Godwin, Associate Professor for the College of Science Hackler Golf Course1:45 p.m
Dinner at the Fred W. Hicks CommonsStudent Dining Hall5 to 8 p.m.~ Pay at the door.
Located between Ronald R. Ingle and Ronald G. Eaglin halls, the Hicks Commons serves a delicious all-you-can-eat cafeteria-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check out the fare your student enjoys every day.
Family Weekend Opening Celebration: Eighth Annual Spectrum ConcertWheelwright Auditorium7 p.m.Admission: free; ticket required.~Pick up your tickets at the Wheelwright Box Office during the Welcome Reception and Registration.~ Tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Join us for the annual Coastal Band Program fundraising concert. This joint effort between the CCU Bands and the Office for Philanthropy provides an opportunity for patrons to see the direct effects of their generosity. The spectrum concert features student music groups from the CCU Band program. You'll hear an hour of uninterrupted music with everything from guitars to drums, and styles from classical to jazz to show tunes. The grand finale features the CCU Symphonic Band performing exciting music including the famous "Colonel Bogey March" made famous in the epic World War II movie, The Bridge on the River Kwai.
The Norman Magic ExperienceSponsored by the Office of Student Activities and LeadershipWheelwright Auditorium9 p.m.~ Registration required: Cost included with your Family Weekend registration. ~ Pick up your tickets at the Wheelwright Box Office during the Welcome Reception and Registration. ~ Tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The show is an exciting fusion of mind-blowing magic, hilarious comedy and tons of audience participation! He swings stuff, smashes stuff and makes hundreds of people suspend their disbelief with every show. This show is far from the NORM!
Atlantic Stage ProductionGod of Carnageby Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton
79th Avenue Theatre, Myrtle Beach Higher Education Center, Room 20679th Avenue North and U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach 7:30 p.m.
A playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. Winner of the 2009 Tony Award.
Atlantic Stage, the Myrtle Beach area’s only professional theatre, was organized by Coastal Carolina University theatre faculty and utilizes CCU’s stage facilities at its 79th Avenue location. Tickets available at www.atlanticstage.com.
Saturday, September 15
Continental Breakfast RegistrationWheelwright Auditorium Lobby9 a.m. to noon~ Registration required ~
Start your day off by checking in and picking up your official Family Weekend nametag(s) (used for admission to all registered events), enjoy a cup of coffee or juice and grab a sweet roll. Get any last minute directions, and you’re off to enjoy your day. Forget to pre-order your Family Weekend T-shirt? T-shirts will be available for – sale while they last. NOTE: Nametags are required for entry to most Family Weekend events.
14th Annual Family Weekend Golf TournamentThe Hackler Course at Coastal Carolina University1 Joe Carter Way, Conway8 a.m. Shotgun Start (Arrive by 7:30 a.m. to check in and hit the range balls.)843-349-6600
Parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University all enjoy this annual tournament. Included in the tournament fee is a cookout lunch, bucket of range balls and prizes. Format is a two-man scramble. The tournament is proudly sponsored by the PGA Golf Management program.
- $65 per person or $125 for two players
- Call the Pro Shop to sign up at 843-349-6600
Chanticleer StoreThe HTC Center, 104 Founders Drive9 a.m. to 2 p.m.843-349-2360 www.coastal.bkstr.com
Stop in and view the large selection of apparel, gifts, supplies and gift cards in the new Chanticleer store. Show your CCU pride and pick up Chanticleer gear for the entire family. Discount coupons, while they last, will be available at the Welcome Reception and Registration.
Children’s Story HourChanticleer StoreThe HTC Center, 104 Founders Drive10 a.m.
The Chanticleer store will present a children’s story hour filled with a variety of fun readings. All ages are welcome.
University Update & Coffee TalkJames J. Johnson Auditorium, E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration Building10 a.m. ~ Please indicate your interest in attending this event on your registration form.
President David A. DeCenzo will extend his welcome to campus and provide an update on activities of the University. Provost Robert Sheehan will give a brief overview of activities and accomplishments within each of the colleges. The University Update will be followed by coffee and informal conversations with deans and faculty from various colleges in the Wall Anteroom.
Chanticleer Brunch & Shop Pottery Barn at The Market Common
3332 Reed St. , Myrtle Beach10 a.m. to noon~ Please indicate your interest in attending this event on your registration form.
Pottery Barn at The Market Common will host a Chanticleer Brunch & Shop for Coastal Carolina University parents and students. Start your morning by enjoying a brunch at Pottery Barn. Guests will receive a goodie bag filled with coupons from stores at The Market Common.
Conway Historical Guided Walking TourConway Visitor Center903 Third Ave. , Conway10 to 11 a.m.843-248-1700Meet at Conway Visitors Center~ Registration required; space is limited.~ Optional Event: $6 per person.
A casual stroll around town uncovers a treasure trove of historic sites and some of the area’s finest eateries. Downtown Conway is full of inviting shops worthy of the most discriminating shopper. The City of Conway merchants are proud to welcome Family Weekend visitors and University guests.
Brookgreen Gardens Guided Walking Tour1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet10 a.m. to noon843-235-6000Meet at Brookgreen Gardens Welcome Center~ Registration required.~ Optional Event: $11 per person.
Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, displays the world’s most significant outdoor collection of American figurative sculpture. Brookgreen Gardens also has the only zoo on the coast of the Carolinas accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Join some of our faculty and administration for a leisurely tour of the gardens.
Waties Island TourWaties Island, North Myrtle Beach10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tours leave on the half hour from CCU's Anne Tilghman Boyce Coastal Reserve. (10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Noon, 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m.)~ Registration required.~ Optional Event: $10 per person.~ Directions provided at registration.
In 1992, 1,049 acres on Waties Island and the adjoining uplands of Tilghman Point were donated to the Coastal Educational Foundation. The gift has been protected with a perpetual conservation easement through the Nature Conservancy of South Carolina. It was the wish of the late Anne Tilghman Boyce that the property she left to a charitable trust be maintained “in essentially a wilderness state.” Through her bequest, the support of her surviving children, and a large cash gift from her late sister-in-law, Kitty Lou Tilghman, the University has gained a magnificent addition to the facilities it can offer to students and faculty for education and research.
The Waties property is an outstanding example of an undeveloped complex of ocean frontage, fresh and saltwater marshes, tidal creeks and upland woods. Surrounded by a rapidly urbanizing environment, Waties Island is becoming increasingly significant for research, monitoring and education about the natural coastal habitat. The island is a very dynamic place. Since 1989, the South Carolina coastline has been affected by seven hurricanes, as well as several other tropical storms and “nor’easters.” As a result, change is the rule rather than the exception. This makes Waties Island an excellent outdoor laboratory in which to study natural coastal processes. Take a breathtaking tour and visit with our faculty and students who are actively involved in research on the island.
Family Weekend Recreation Center Pass The HTC Student Recreation and Convocation Center1 to 4 p.m.
Increase your heart rate in the state-of-the-art Recreation Center! During Family Weekend hours, you will have access to the Recreation Center, the Climbing Wall (waiver required), indoor swimming pool at Williams Brice Physical Education Center, and a special Family Weekend Group Fitness Zumba class.
Admission to fitness areas during specified hours with Family Weekend credential. Please note that age restrictions apply per Recreation Center policy.
Dinner at the Fred W. Hicks CommonsStudent Dining Hall5 to 8 p.m.~ Pay at the door.
Located between Ronald R. Ingle and Ronald G. Eaglin Halls, the Hicks Commons serves a delicious all-you-can-eat cafeteria-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check out the fare your student enjoys every day.
Pre-Game Tailgate Cookout with Administration and FacultyTent at the Track (across from Wall Building)3:30 to 5:30 p.m.~ Registration required: Cost included with your Family Weekend registration.
President David A. DeCenzo and Mrs. Terri DeCenzo invite you to join them, along with administration and faculty, at the annual tailgate picnic. Enjoy your pre-game meal with other families and converse with representatives from each of the colleges. Food and drink are provided.
Chanticleer Football vs. Eastern KentuckyBrooks Stadium6 p.m. (Game time subject to change)
Come out and cheer as the Chanticleers take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Aug. 1, 2012. Tickets can be purchased through the Athletic Ticket Office. Tickets are NOT included in the Family Weekend registration.
Bronze tickets - $20 each
Blitz tickets ---- $15 each
You are encouraged to order tickets early as this game is expected to be sold out: www.goccusports.com or 843-347-8499 (TIXX) or toll-free 1-877-424-2687 (4-CHANTS).
Atlantic Stage ProductionGod of Carnageby Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton
79th Avenue Theatre, Myrtle Beach Higher Education Center, Room 20679th Avenue North and U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach 7:30 p.m.
A playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. Winner of the 2009 Tony Award.
Atlantic Stage, the Myrtle Beach area’s only professional theatre, was organized by Coastal Carolina University theatre faculty and utilizes CCU’s stage facilities at its 79th Avenue location. Tickets available at www.atlanticstage.com.
Wrap up an exciting weekend at Coastal Carolina University with a delicious brunch buffet hosted by President David A. DeCenzo and Mrs. Terri DeCenzo.