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Capstone Scholars: Coffee Connections
Calling all Capstone Scholars Program Sophomores & Fellows! Do you love free coffee and good conversation? Come join us for the first Coffee Connections of the semester! The Capstone Scholars staff will be at The Graduate's Trophy Room (1619 Pendleton Street) on Friday, January 30th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, January 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Capstone Scholars: Lunch & Learn with Dr. Cory Schnell
Our next Lunch & Learn faculty is Dr. Cory Schnell, an associate professor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice department. Dr. Schnell also serves as the Master's Program director for students interested in Criminology and Criminal Justice. If you have an interest in criminal justice or the judicial system, you should come join us for a FREE lunch at McCutchen House and get to know other Capstone Scholars students, Dr. Elise Lewis (our faculty director) and Dr. Schnell over a nice 3-course meal. We will have 10 students at this lunch and the dress will be business casual. You MUST RSVP for this event and you will receive an email from Julie Boyken a few days prior to the event with more details on dress, arrival time, location, etc. Dr. Schnell’s research aims to advance understanding of where crimes occur within cities. His research focuses on refining descriptions of the micro-spatiotemporal distribution of violent crime patterns. In addition, he studies the effectiveness of policing strategies to reduc…
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Fellows Interest Session
Have you kept up with completing your personal challenges and love attending the Capstone Scholars events? Come learn about how you can continue to stay involved with the Capstone Scholars Program beyond your two years within the program and have access to additional funding for your beyond the classroom experiences!
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Capstone Scholars: Magic the Gathering
Magic: The Gathering is a trading card game that's very fun to learn and play. If you're looking for a way to learn a new hobby and meet new folks, look no further than a night of Magic with your fellow Capstone Scholars! We have multiple sample decks, so you'll have a spot at the table whether you want to play Commander or just learn the basics! Event will be held in the Capstone Keystone Room.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Service: CommUnity Shop
Join us as we take a trip to the Gamecock CommUnity shop. The Gamecock CommUnity shop believes that meeting basic needs is crucial for success and offers free food, clothing, and supplies to USC faculty and staff. The mission of the Gamecock CommUnity shop is to increase accessibility and provide holistic support to individuals experiencing basic needs and insecurities. In our time at the CommUnity shop, we will be assisting the staff in sorting donations, stocking shelves, and cleaning.
Admission Cost: 0.
Friday, February 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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Capstone Scholars: Maymester Next Steps
So you're on a Maymester roster. Congratulations! But now what? Learn about how you can maximize the next three months before you depart at this workshop!
Monday, February 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Capstone Scholars: CET: Understanding AI
This event is part of the Capstone Scholars Program Civic Engagement Training Series. This particular event will cover Artificial Intelligence and the importance of understanding the ethical use of this growing technology.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Capstone Scholars: Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Are you involved in clubs/organizations, research, internships, or other experiences? Come learn from the wonderful staff at USC's Career Center how to create, edit, and promote your resume effectively. We will also be talking about cover letters! You will utilize your resume and write many cover letters throughout your internship and career search, and even leadership opportunities on campus.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Preparing Pre-Health Professionals
This event is for Capstone Scholars students that are on the pre-health/pre-med track. We will have Ashley Hubbard from the Office of Pre-Professional Advising to talk about what steps would be important for them to take now!
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Capstone Scholars: Coffee Connections
Calling all Capstone Scholars Program Sophomores & Fellows! Do you love free coffee and good conversation? Come join us for the first Coffee Connections of the semester! The Capstone Scholars staff will be at The Graduate's Trophy Room (1619 Pendleton Street) on Friday, February 20th from 2-4 PM.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Capstone Scholars: Magic the Gathering
Magic: The Gathering is a trading card game that's very fun to learn and play. If you're looking for a way to learn a new hobby and meet new folks, look no further than a night of Magic with your fellow Capstone Scholars! We have multiple sample decks, so you'll have a spot at the table whether you want to play Commander or just learn the basics! Event will be held in the Capstone Keystone Room.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Research 101: Get Started & Get Paid
Are you interested in doing research or are currently doing research? Come learn from the Office of Undergraduate Research all the steps from getting started, funding opportunities, AND how to market your research to help you with your career path.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Capstone Scholars: Hot Cookie Friday
We are hosting our monthly event, Hot Cookie Friday for our Capstone Scholars Program students, alum, and fellows! We'll have games, campus partners, activities, and of course COOKIES!
Admission Cost: 0.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
Capstone Scholars: Service: Letters Against Isolation
Join us in in the Capstone House Lobby as we write and decorate cards for Letters Against Isolation, a groups that fights senior loneliness by sending handwritten letters to residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Senior loneliness is a well-documented issue and has effects not only on seniors’ mental health but on their physical health as well. Through handwritten messages of love, hope, and joy, Letters Against Loliness' volunteer community aims to bring seniors connection and improve their mental and physical health. We will have all supplies needed to write and decorate the letters, and we hope you will help us fight senior loneliness, one letter at a time!
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Capstone Fellows Interest Session
Have you kept up with completing your personal challenges and love attending the Capstone Scholars events? Come learn about how you can continue to stay involved with the Capstone Scholars Program beyond your two years within the program and have access to additional funding for your beyond the classroom experiences!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Capstone Scholars: Coffee Connections
Calling all Capstone Scholars Program Sophomores & Fellows! Do you love free coffee and good conversation? Come join us for the first Coffee Connections of the semester! The Capstone Scholars staff will be at The Graduate's Trophy Room (1619 Pendleton Street) on Friday, March 27th from 2-4 PM.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Capstone Scholars: Coffee Connections
Calling all Capstone Scholars Program Sophomores & Fellows! Do you love free coffee and good conversation? Come join us for the first Coffee Connections of the semester! The Capstone Scholars staff will be at The Graduate's Trophy Room (1619 Pendleton Street) on Friday, April 17th from 2-4 PM.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.