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Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, July 27, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, August 3, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Third Sunday of every month from 1 - 4 p.m. 4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29206,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. The open house is the third Sunday of every month with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester. ,
Nature walks every month. Meet at 1:30 in the Outdoor Classroom.
Find all our events and Book Club dates here.
Open Hours: Wednesdays & Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (Winter 3 - 5 p.m.).
Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Welcome Freshman Event
College of Education - Welcome Freshman Event.
Monday, August 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, August 17, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
McCausland MCEC Student Organization Fairof Arts and Sciences Welcome Back Bash
Swearingen Engineering Center, 1st floor (lobby and surrounding spaces).
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, August 24, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Tuesday series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Wednesday Series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Welcome Back Bash
Kick off the semester at the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Welcome Back Bash! Students from all majors are invited to enjoy free food, live music, photos with Cocky and Sir Big Spur, airbrush tattoos, free T-shirts for undergraduates, and opportunities to connect with campus resources, upcoming college events, and the Arts and Sciences Ambassador Program. Drop in and join the fun!
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Planning Your Author Website, Part 1
An author website is the author’s permanent home base: a place to own their story, connect directly with readers, and support the life of their books beyond any single launch, publisher page, or social platform. In collaboration with the Humanities Collaborative, this two-part workshop will show you the basics and then help you build an author website. In Part 1, we will walk through planning stages on how to get started, some strong examples, and basic web design best practices.
Register for this workshop at: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17083730,
Don't forget to also register and join Part 2, Thursday, September 17th, 9:30am-11:30am, IN PERSON to begin building your author site using the Library-licensed WordPress account.
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Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, August 31, 2026, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Workshop
Learn how to apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship, for students pursuing a graduate degree in a STEM or social science field. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.
Monday, August 31, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, August 31, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Tuesday series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Wednesday Series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
It's a great idea to create a website to tell people about your research, but where to start? In this workshop, I will share some options for web hosting and best practices for getting started. This will be an overview of different platforms, such as WordPress, ESRI's Storymaps, and Manifold. Follow up workshops will focus on the individual platforms, so you can get started.
Register for this online workshop at this link: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17054354.
Admission Cost: 0.
Friday, September 4, 2026, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Tuesday series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Wednesday Series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Fall Fellowships Fair
Come one, come all to the Fall Fellowships Fair, hosted by the USC National Fellowships team! Students of all years and majors are welcome. Step right up and meet USC students who have applied for and won national fellowships to make a difference in their communities, protect the environment, fund graduate studies and build global connections. In addition to enjoying food, games and music, students will learn more about how they can get money to do cool things, like study abroad, research and language learning.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
It's a great idea to create a website to tell people about your research, but where to start? In this workshop, I will share some options for web hosting and best practices for getting started. This will be an overview of different platforms, such as WordPress, ESRI's Storymaps, and Manifold. Follow up workshops will focus on the individual platforms, so you can get started.
Register for this online workshop at this link: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17054386.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM.
See event description for more details.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
It's a great idea to create a website to tell people about your research, but where to start? In this workshop, I will share some options for web hosting and best practices for getting started. This will be an overview of different platforms, such as WordPress, ESRI's Storymaps, and Manifold. Follow up workshops will focus on the individual platforms, so you can get started.
Register for this online workshop at this link: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17054483.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM.
See event description for more details.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
NOAA Hollings Workshop
Learn how to apply for the Hollings Scholarship – for sophomores who are interested in climate, weather, oceans and the coast. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Build Your Author Website In-Person Workshop, Part 2
After attending Part 1 to plan your author site, you will be ready to build. In collaboration with the Humanities Collaborative, this hands-on, in person session will help participants begin using the Library- licenced WordPress account to build a web site. We’ll focus on the practical work of shaping an author’s online presence: defining the site’s purpose, identifying key audiences, organizing essential pages, drafting core content, and making choices about design, platform, and maintenance.
If you can't make the entire two hours, feel free to drop-in when you can for some in-person assistance.
Participants will leave with a clearer site plan, a draft homepage or About page, and a practical next-step checklist for creating or revising their own author website.
Register at: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17084120 and join us in Thomas Cooper Library, Rm 118, for this in-person event.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Third Sunday of every month from 1 - 4 p.m. 4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29206,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. The open house is the third Sunday of every month with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester. ,
Nature walks every month. Meet at 1:30 in the Outdoor Classroom.
Find all our events and Book Club dates here.
Open Hours: Wednesdays & Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (Winter 3 - 5 p.m.).
Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Goldwater Workshop
Learn how to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship – THE award for sophomores and juniors who plan to pursue a research career in a STEM field. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Udall Workshop
Learn how to apply for the Udall Scholarship – an award for sophomores and juniors interested in the environment. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
WordPress for Your Research
This will be a short introduction to getting started with WordPress, using the Libraries' hosting service CreateDigital.
Register for this online event at: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17054737.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11:40 AM – 12:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
Witch
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September 25 - October 4, 2026,
Witch, By Jen Silverman, Directed by David Britt, Benson Theatre, ,
A roguish Devil has come to the town of Edmonton and he’s looking to bargain, granting secret longings in exchange for an eternal price. But Elizabeth Sawyer, an outcast branded a witch by her neighbors, turns the tables on her tempter, sparking a dangerous game of wit and desire that threatens to upend the entire town. Jen Silverman’s wickedly funny, contemporary retelling of the Jacobean tragicomedy The Witch of Edmonton asks what we will sacrifice for our deepest desires when we’ve got nothing left to lose. ,
“Darkly humorous… thematically current… a spell worth casting.” – The Hollywood Reporter.
*Contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for young audiences.
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Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Benson 214.
Witch
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September 25 - October 4, 2026,
Witch, By Jen Silverman, Directed by David Britt, Benson Theatre, ,
A roguish Devil has come to the town of Edmonton and he’s looking to bargain, granting secret longings in exchange for an eternal price. But Elizabeth Sawyer, an outcast branded a witch by her neighbors, turns the tables on her tempter, sparking a dangerous game of wit and desire that threatens to upend the entire town. Jen Silverman’s wickedly funny, contemporary retelling of the Jacobean tragicomedy The Witch of Edmonton asks what we will sacrifice for our deepest desires when we’ve got nothing left to lose. ,
“Darkly humorous… thematically current… a spell worth casting.” – The Hollywood Reporter.
*Contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for young audiences.
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Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Benson 214.
Witch
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September 25 - October 4, 2026,
Witch, By Jen Silverman, Directed by David Britt, Benson Theatre, ,
A roguish Devil has come to the town of Edmonton and he’s looking to bargain, granting secret longings in exchange for an eternal price. But Elizabeth Sawyer, an outcast branded a witch by her neighbors, turns the tables on her tempter, sparking a dangerous game of wit and desire that threatens to upend the entire town. Jen Silverman’s wickedly funny, contemporary retelling of the Jacobean tragicomedy The Witch of Edmonton asks what we will sacrifice for our deepest desires when we’ve got nothing left to lose. ,
“Darkly humorous… thematically current… a spell worth casting.” – The Hollywood Reporter.
*Contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for young audiences.
, .
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Benson 214.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Storymaps and Storytelling with ESRI
ESRI GIS software comes with a simple storytelling tool called Storymaps. Let me show you how easy it is to create a scrolling story using simple maps.
Register for this online event at: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17054800.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Tuesday series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Wednesday Series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Witch
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September 25 - October 4, 2026,
Witch, By Jen Silverman, Directed by David Britt, Benson Theatre, ,
A roguish Devil has come to the town of Edmonton and he’s looking to bargain, granting secret longings in exchange for an eternal price. But Elizabeth Sawyer, an outcast branded a witch by her neighbors, turns the tables on her tempter, sparking a dangerous game of wit and desire that threatens to upend the entire town. Jen Silverman’s wickedly funny, contemporary retelling of the Jacobean tragicomedy The Witch of Edmonton asks what we will sacrifice for our deepest desires when we’ve got nothing left to lose. ,
“Darkly humorous… thematically current… a spell worth casting.” – The Hollywood Reporter.
*Contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for young audiences.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Benson 214.
Witch
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September 25 - October 4, 2026,
Witch, By Jen Silverman, Directed by David Britt, Benson Theatre, ,
A roguish Devil has come to the town of Edmonton and he’s looking to bargain, granting secret longings in exchange for an eternal price. But Elizabeth Sawyer, an outcast branded a witch by her neighbors, turns the tables on her tempter, sparking a dangerous game of wit and desire that threatens to upend the entire town. Jen Silverman’s wickedly funny, contemporary retelling of the Jacobean tragicomedy The Witch of Edmonton asks what we will sacrifice for our deepest desires when we’ve got nothing left to lose. ,
“Darkly humorous… thematically current… a spell worth casting.” – The Hollywood Reporter.
*Contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for young audiences.
, .
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Benson 214.
Witch
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September 25 - October 4, 2026,
Witch, By Jen Silverman, Directed by David Britt, Benson Theatre, ,
A roguish Devil has come to the town of Edmonton and he’s looking to bargain, granting secret longings in exchange for an eternal price. But Elizabeth Sawyer, an outcast branded a witch by her neighbors, turns the tables on her tempter, sparking a dangerous game of wit and desire that threatens to upend the entire town. Jen Silverman’s wickedly funny, contemporary retelling of the Jacobean tragicomedy The Witch of Edmonton asks what we will sacrifice for our deepest desires when we’ve got nothing left to lose. ,
“Darkly humorous… thematically current… a spell worth casting.” – The Hollywood Reporter.
*Contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for young audiences.
, .
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Benson 214.
Witch
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September 25 - October 4, 2026,
Witch, By Jen Silverman, Directed by David Britt, Benson Theatre, ,
A roguish Devil has come to the town of Edmonton and he’s looking to bargain, granting secret longings in exchange for an eternal price. But Elizabeth Sawyer, an outcast branded a witch by her neighbors, turns the tables on her tempter, sparking a dangerous game of wit and desire that threatens to upend the entire town. Jen Silverman’s wickedly funny, contemporary retelling of the Jacobean tragicomedy The Witch of Edmonton asks what we will sacrifice for our deepest desires when we’ve got nothing left to lose. ,
“Darkly humorous… thematically current… a spell worth casting.” – The Hollywood Reporter.
*Contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for young audiences.
, .
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Benson 214.
Witch
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September 25 - October 4, 2026,
Witch, By Jen Silverman, Directed by David Britt, Benson Theatre, ,
A roguish Devil has come to the town of Edmonton and he’s looking to bargain, granting secret longings in exchange for an eternal price. But Elizabeth Sawyer, an outcast branded a witch by her neighbors, turns the tables on her tempter, sparking a dangerous game of wit and desire that threatens to upend the entire town. Jen Silverman’s wickedly funny, contemporary retelling of the Jacobean tragicomedy The Witch of Edmonton asks what we will sacrifice for our deepest desires when we’ve got nothing left to lose. ,
“Darkly humorous… thematically current… a spell worth casting.” – The Hollywood Reporter.
*Contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for young audiences.
, .
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Benson 214.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
WordPress for Your Research
This will be a short introduction to getting started with WordPress, using the Libraries' hosting service CreateDigital.
Register for this online event at: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17055064.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Tuesday series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Storymaps and Storytelling with ESRI
ESRI GIS software comes with a simple storytelling tool called Storymaps. Let me show you how easy it is to create a scrolling story using simple maps.
Register for this online event at: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17055069.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Wednesday Series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Student Success Lab Report Writing Workshop
This interactive workshop is for Biology undergraduate students and will cover lab report writing skills and strategies. At the end of the workshop, there will be additional time to work on lab reports with Peer Writing Tutors and Biology Teaching Assistants. Free pizza and drinks will be served.
This event is hosted by the Student Success Center, in partnership with the Biology department.
Admission Cost: free.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom BC.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Tuesday series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Student Success Lab Report Writing Workshop
This interactive workshop is for Biology undergraduate students and will cover lab report writing skills and strategies. At the end of the workshop, there will be additional time to work on lab reports with Peer Writing Tutors and Biology Teaching Assistants. Free pizza and drinks will be served.
This event is hosted by the Student Success Center, in partnership with the Biology department.
Admission Cost: free.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom BC.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Wednesday Series)
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Third Sunday of every month from 1 - 4 p.m. 4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29206,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. The open house is the third Sunday of every month with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester. ,
Nature walks every month. Meet at 1:30 in the Outdoor Classroom.
Find all our events and Book Club dates here.
Open Hours: Wednesdays & Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (Winter 3 - 5 p.m.).
Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Its a great idea to create a website to tell people about your research, but where to start? In this workshop, I will share some options for web hosting and best practices for getting started. This will be an overview of different platforms, such as WordPress, ESRI's Storymaps, and Manifold. Follow up workshops will focus on the individual platforms, so you can get started.
Register for this online event at: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17055378.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.