This week, while many college students are heading for the beach, West Point Cadets will be traveling to Italy, Uganda, and the Netherlands—to name a few—for continued studies and competition. Detailed below are the numerous cadet programs and events taking place during this year’s Spring break.
Cadet Gabrielle Mangru '14 will travel to Kampala, Uganda to conduct research on water vulnerability issues connected to the rule of law. Mangru will continue work on her senior thesis under the supervision of Dr. Robert J. Goldstein, Professor of Law, and in consultation with members of the Geography & Environmental Engineering Department at West Point. After completing her research in Uganda, Mangru will fly directly to San Remo, Italy to compete with fellow cadets in the Law of Armed Conflict competition.
The Civil Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) will host “The CCOE’s 2014 International Cadet Event” from 17-21 March 2014 in Enschede, the Netherlands.The CCOE’s 2014 International Cadet Event will provide an opportunity for future officers to gain awareness and knowledge of Civil Military interaction (CMI) and Civil Military Co-operation (CIMIC) early in their military carriers. The cadets will also be introduced to the benefits and challenges of synchronized action in a multinational environment.
Through the Office of Admission's Cadet Public Relations Council, potential Academy candidates will have the opportunity to talk with cadets and ask questions about cadet life, West Point academics, and student activities. These opportunities are facilitated through congressional offices and civic organizations that invite cadets to speak at community events.
Below is a list of all DCA Activities taking place throughout the break:
Big Brother & Big Sisters Highland Falls Elementary 12-13 Mar/Highland Falls, NY
Paintball PSP Dallas Paintball Tournament 14 Mar/Dallas, TX
Tactics (Small Unit) Live Fire Ranges 14 Mar/Cortland Manor, NY
Combat Weapons NATIONALS 15 Mar/Fort Benning, GA
Crew Women’s Crew Spring Training, Rollins Invitational's Regatta 15-22 Mar/Eglin AFB, FL
Crew Men’s Crew Spring Training 15-17 Mar/Clemson, SC
Pistol NATIONALS 15 Mar/Fort Benning, GA
Triathlon Training Trip 15-18 Mar/Scottsdale, AZ
Fencing North America Cup Sabre Championships 16 Mar/Memphis, TN
Scuba Scuba Diving Trips 16 Mar/Cancun, Mexico
Debate (Model United Nations Forum) World Model United Nations Championship 17 Mar/Brussels, Belgium
Parachute Joint Training 17 Mar/Cocoa, FL
Rugby (Men) Rugby Matches 20 Mar/Austin, TX