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Fall Alumni Weekend 2023
November 17-18

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Posted on 1 August 2017 | 2:09 pm

Come home to the College for Fall Alumni Weekend

November 17-18, 2023

Lowcountry Oyster Roast
in Cistern Yard

Co-hosted by the Southeastern
Wildlife Exposition | Friday, November 17, 2023 | 6-9 pm

Celebrate the season with delicious oysters, whole hog barbecue, chili, hot dogs, and all the fixings. Enjoy an open bar featuring regional flavors, premium liquors, local beers, and fine wines. The Bluestone Ramblers will provide traditional bluegrass music as we enjoy the College’s beautiful holiday lights. Net proceeds from this event will benefit the Alumni Association and the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition.

Early Bird tickets are $100 per person through October 16.
Regular price tickets are $125 per person starting October 17.

All guests must be ages 21 or older.

Tickets can be purchased online here

Alumni Awards
Gala Dinner Dance

Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 6:30-10:30 pm
Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Boulevard
Black Tie

This year, we will recognize eight distinguished alumni whose outstanding achievements have brought honor to the College. Your ticket includes a gourmet dinner accompanied by fine wines, followed by a top-shelf open bar and dancing to the sounds of the Java Band. Free parking. Net proceeds from this event will benefit the Alumni Association in support of the College of Charleston.

Early Bird tickets are $170 per person/$1,700 per 10-person table through October 16.
Regular price tickets are $195 per person/$1,950 per 10-person table starting October 17.

Tickets can be purchased online here

2023 Honorees

The Alumni Award of Honor
The Hon. Joseph P. Riley Jr. ’09 Honorary Degree
Former Mayor of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

The Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Hon. Matt Tuerk ’02
Mayor of Allentown
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Alumna of the Year
Jennie Stephens ’89, ’94
CEO, Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation
Charleston, South Carolina

The Outstanding Service Award in Medicine
Aundrea Eason Loftley ’06, MD
Assistant Professor, Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina

The Howard F. Rudd Jr. Business Person of the Year
Richard Maclean ’88
Founder & Managing Partner, Frontier Capital
Charlotte, North Carolina

The Honors College Distinguished Alumni Award
Mildred “Millie” C. Embree ’02, DMD
Assistant Professor, Columbia University Medical Center
New York City

The Young Alumna Award
Ashley Cafasso ’14
Senior Project Manager, Apellis Pharmaceuticals
New York City

The Young Alumnus Award
Tanner Clay ’15
Director of Revenue, Charleston Battery
Charleston, South Carolina