Astronomy Club:
Seventeen cadets from the Astronomy Club recently went to Redoubt Four to take a look at Jupiter and its four Galilean moons through three Dobsonians telescopes as well as a 5-inch Celestron SkyProdigy .
Department of Law: Cadets taking Advanced Constitutional Law visited the Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Fernandez v. California, a case involving the Fourteenth Amendment and a warrantless search of a home. Afterwards, the cadets met with Justice Alito to discuss serving on the court and his approach to judicial decision making. Also, cadets majoring in law traveled to NYC to the Southern District of New York court room of Chief U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska. There cadets observed the federal sentencing case against Jeremy Hammond, who had pled guilty to illegally accessing computer systems. Later, Chief Judge Preska met with the cadets to answer their questions about the case and about judicial duties. The cadets also met with Judge Dennis Jacobs of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Judge Jacobs met with the cadets in his chambers in the Circuit Court, answering their questions about the federal appellate process.
Civil-Military Relations with Habitat for Humanity: 
The Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations (CSCMO) and the Cadet Community on Civil-Military Operation‘s (C3MO) organized a group of cadets to participate in the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh‘s Veteran‘s Build dedication, where a home was built specifically for a veteran in need. the group of cadets formed a cordon guiding the homeowner to her new home.
EN102 Literature Academy Idol Competition: 
The Department of English and Philosophy held its "Academy Idol" Shakespearean monologue competition for students in the fall sections of EN102 Literature. Eight finalists performed monologues from a variety of Renaissance era plays including Hamlet, The Tempest, Doctor Faustus, and Henry V. CDT David Lane placed third for his portrayal of King Henry V; CDT Danielle Nuszkowski placed second for her portrayal of Margaret of Anjou; and CDT Christian Doyle was named the Fall 2013 Academy Idol for his portrayal of Richard III.
Simulation Exercise with NYU Journalism School: Cadets from DS350 Military Communications conducted an exercise in the West Point Simulation Center with graduate students from NYU's School of Journalism. The exercise consisted of three round-robin events: 1) Cadets conducted a simulation of a humanitarian operation with journalism students acting as embedded reporters, 2) Cadets and journalism students executed a mock press conference and 3) cadets coached journalism students through scenarios on the Engagement Skills Trainer.
Colbert Report: 
Cadets from the Domestic Affairs Forum visited the set of the Colbert Report in NYC. The purpose of the trip was to allow cadets to consider the role of political satire in American political discourse. Cadets had the opportunity to watch a taping of the show before having a discussion with Mrs. Meredith Bennett, one of the co-executive producers of the show, about the writing, production, and political significance of the Colbert Report.