In just a few more days the empty campus will begin to give way to thousands of new and returning students as they take up residence in our dorm communities and around town. Classes begin August 18. Other important upcoming dates: Dropp/Add begins August 18 Student Emplyment Fair on Wedneday August 20 Study Abroad Open House on Saturday, August 23 Oh, yes, and vs. Clemson on August 30. Image: Beautiful Rutherford Hall, home of the Franklin Residential College, by Cassandra Wright.