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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! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Ija Monet: "Colorful Memories"
We are excited to present “Colorful Memories,” an upcoming art exhibit in the Gallery at the Koger Center featuring the work of Ija Monet!
Columbia, South Carolina artist Ija Charles is a self-taught painter/entrepreneur. Her series range from portraits of ordinary people to a diverse sampling of symbols from our day to day culture. These images are then reimagined and reconstructed in her own unique way. Ija plants an idea for each new work and harvests the positive vibes her very foundation is based upon in every piece once sealed with her signature.
An opening reception is scheduled for Dec. 2 from 6-8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Student Choreography Showcase
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December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Student Choreography Showcase
,
December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Student Choreography Showcase
,
December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Student Choreography Showcase
,
December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Columbia Classical Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Celebrating the magic of the holidays with this family favorite! Columbia Classical Ballet is proud to collaborate with South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities, Columbia Ballet School, and El Camino Ballet.
For Tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $20 - $42.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Columbia Classical Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Celebrating the magic of the holidays with this family favorite! Columbia Classical Ballet is proud to collaborate with South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities, Columbia Ballet School, and El Camino Ballet.
For Tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $20 - $42.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Columbia Classical Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Celebrating the magic of the holidays with this family favorite! Columbia Classical Ballet is proud to collaborate with South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities, Columbia Ballet School, and El Camino Ballet.
For Tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $20 - $42.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Columbia Classical Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Celebrating the magic of the holidays with this family favorite! Columbia Classical Ballet is proud to collaborate with South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities, Columbia Ballet School, and El Camino Ballet.
For Tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $20 - $42.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life, captivating audiences while defying gravity. Broadway World exclaims, “lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid.”
Enchanting and fun for children to seniors and everyone in between, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features a world-renowned cast of performers including an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, eye-popping acrobatics, and much more. Singers, dancers, toy soldiers, and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights. Reimagined for 2025, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features original music, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets,…
Admission Cost: $21 - $116.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Donuts with the Dean of Students
Donuts with the Dean of Students are an informal way to connect with the Office of the Dean of Students. Stop by our table in the Russell House University Union for a chat and snack with the DoS staff or just grab a free donut. We want to hear your voice as your Gamecock experience is important to us.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
South Carolina Ballet's Nutcracker
South Carolina Ballet is excited to announce its highly anticipated performances of Nutcracker this holiday season. Perfect for families and couples alike, this beloved truly classical ballet production promises a magical evening filled with romance, adventure, and wonder, making it an ideal choice for families and a date night for loved ones.
New this year: Evening performances will now feature live music performed by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Scott Weiss, bringing Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to life in a way that only a live orchestra can.
This year’s production, inspired by the rich history of the South, is thoughtfully updated for a modern audience. Every scene will be enhanced by our new full set of custom-made backdrops reflecting the high degree of artistic and production standards synonymous with South Carolina Ballet and making the entire production more vibrant, colorful, and sumptuous than ever before.
The courtship between Clara’s sister and the Lead Cadet adds an…
Admission Cost: $42 - $74.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
South Carolina Ballet's Nutcracker
South Carolina Ballet is excited to announce its highly anticipated performances of Nutcracker this holiday season. Perfect for families and couples alike, this beloved truly classical ballet production promises a magical evening filled with romance, adventure, and wonder, making it an ideal choice for families and a date night for loved ones.
New this year: Evening performances will now feature live music performed by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Scott Weiss, bringing Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to life in a way that only a live orchestra can.
This year’s production, inspired by the rich history of the South, is thoughtfully updated for a modern audience. Every scene will be enhanced by our new full set of custom-made backdrops reflecting the high degree of artistic and production standards synonymous with South Carolina Ballet and making the entire production more vibrant, colorful, and sumptuous than ever before.
The courtship between Clara’s sister and the Lead Cadet adds an…
Admission Cost: $42 - $74.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
South Carolina Ballet's Nutcracker
South Carolina Ballet is excited to announce its highly anticipated performances of Nutcracker this holiday season. Perfect for families and couples alike, this beloved truly classical ballet production promises a magical evening filled with romance, adventure, and wonder, making it an ideal choice for families and a date night for loved ones.
New this year: Evening performances will now feature live music performed by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Scott Weiss, bringing Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to life in a way that only a live orchestra can.
This year’s production, inspired by the rich history of the South, is thoughtfully updated for a modern audience. Every scene will be enhanced by our new full set of custom-made backdrops reflecting the high degree of artistic and production standards synonymous with South Carolina Ballet and making the entire production more vibrant, colorful, and sumptuous than ever before.
The courtship between Clara’s sister and the Lead Cadet adds an…
Admission Cost: $42 - $74.
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, December 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 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, December 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
SC Philharmonic "Home for the Holidays"
COLUMBIA’S NEW FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION,
Celebrate the season again with the SC Philharmonic as we bring you Home for the Holidays—our heartwarming symphonic concert filled with festive classics, beloved carols, and joyous melodies. Featuring dazzling orchestral arrangements and special guest performances, this concert is the perfect way to embrace the magic of the holidays with family and friends as we celebrate our community!
YOUR BRAIN ON ART,
Studies show that holiday traditions, including music, can have profound benefits on the brain. Familiar holiday tunes can activate the brain’s memory centers, sparking nostalgia and strengthening emotional connections (Janata, 2009). Additionally, research suggests that the joy and social bonding experienced during holiday gatherings boost dopamine and oxytocin levels, reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being (Dunbar, 2012).
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $17.50 - $69.00.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
South Carolina Ballet's Nutcracker
South Carolina Ballet is excited to announce its highly anticipated performances of Nutcracker this holiday season. Perfect for families and couples alike, this beloved truly classical ballet production promises a magical evening filled with romance, adventure, and wonder, making it an ideal choice for families and a date night for loved ones.
New this year: Evening performances will now feature live music performed by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Scott Weiss, bringing Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to life in a way that only a live orchestra can.
This year’s production, inspired by the rich history of the South, is thoughtfully updated for a modern audience. Every scene will be enhanced by our new full set of custom-made backdrops reflecting the high degree of artistic and production standards synonymous with South Carolina Ballet and making the entire production more vibrant, colorful, and sumptuous than ever before.
The courtship between Clara’s sister and the Lead Cadet adds an…
Admission Cost: $42 - $74.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
South Carolina Ballet's Nutcracker
South Carolina Ballet is excited to announce its highly anticipated performances of Nutcracker this holiday season. Perfect for families and couples alike, this beloved truly classical ballet production promises a magical evening filled with romance, adventure, and wonder, making it an ideal choice for families and a date night for loved ones.
New this year: Evening performances will now feature live music performed by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Scott Weiss, bringing Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to life in a way that only a live orchestra can.
This year’s production, inspired by the rich history of the South, is thoughtfully updated for a modern audience. Every scene will be enhanced by our new full set of custom-made backdrops reflecting the high degree of artistic and production standards synonymous with South Carolina Ballet and making the entire production more vibrant, colorful, and sumptuous than ever before.
The courtship between Clara’s sister and the Lead Cadet adds an…
Admission Cost: $42 - $74.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
South Carolina Ballet's Nutcracker
South Carolina Ballet is excited to announce its highly anticipated performances of Nutcracker this holiday season. Perfect for families and couples alike, this beloved truly classical ballet production promises a magical evening filled with romance, adventure, and wonder, making it an ideal choice for families and a date night for loved ones.
New this year: Evening performances will now feature live music performed by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Scott Weiss, bringing Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to life in a way that only a live orchestra can.
This year’s production, inspired by the rich history of the South, is thoughtfully updated for a modern audience. Every scene will be enhanced by our new full set of custom-made backdrops reflecting the high degree of artistic and production standards synonymous with South Carolina Ballet and making the entire production more vibrant, colorful, and sumptuous than ever before.
The courtship between Clara’s sister and the Lead Cadet adds an…
Admission Cost: $42 - $74.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Eve of the Eve
On Dec. 23, step onto the Koger Center stage and experience Louis Armstrong’s unforgettable Christmas repertoire, brought to life by Mark Rapp and his Mischievous Elves! Join us for an evening of holiday swing, soulful vocals, and festive tunes with a lineup of some of the Southeast’s finest jazz talents. Bring friends, family, and holiday cheer as we celebrate Armstrong’s legacy and the happiness his music still inspires. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Christmas concert!
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $37 - $42.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Service Saturday - MLK Day of Service
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Broadway In Columbia presents The Music Man
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he con the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
For tickets, visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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, January 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Donuts with the Dean of Students
Donuts with the Dean of Students are an informal way to connect with the Office of the Dean of Students. Stop by our table in the Russell House University Union for a chat and snack with the DoS staff or just grab a free donut. We want to hear your voice as your Gamecock experience is important to us.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
Broadway In Columbia presents The Music Man
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he con the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
For tickets, visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Broadway In Columbia presents The Music Man
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he con the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
For tickets, visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Digital Publishing Tools Workshop
Come spend an afternoon investigating tools for your digital scholarship project! These will be freely available, relatively easy to use tools for creating web sites, maps, timelines, and other simple computational analysis software for showcasing your research online. See the Libraries' Digital Scholarship guide for example tools that might be discussed. An agenda for the afternoon will be updated here closer to the date. Don't forget, this can also be a great time to network with colleagues and find others working on similar projects.
Register for this in person event taking place in Thomas Cooper Library at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/15285373.
Admission Cost: None.
Friday, January 23, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Spring 2026 First-Gen Mentoring Program Kickoff
Join us for the Spring 2026 First-Gen Mentoring Program Kick-Off!
Meet the first-gen mentors
, Learn about networking
, Learn how you can sign up for the Spring 2026 Mentoring Program
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Refreshments will be served.
Check-in begins at 6:30pm
, Event Time 7-8pm
, Location TBA
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Registration requested.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, we will discuss possible web hosting options, specifically WordPress, that can help bring your research to life on the web.
Register for this online learning session at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/15723879.
Admission Cost: None.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4:40 PM – 5:40 PM.
See event description for more details.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, we will discuss possible web hosting options, specifically WordPress, that can help bring your research to life on the web.
Register for this online learning session at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/15723992.
Admission Cost: None.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 2:50 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to ArcGIS StoryMaps
ArcGIS StoryMaps combines story telling with maps, embedded content, multimedia, and more into an interactive narrative. The easy to use builder helps you create digital stories and presentations with or without maps. Learn more by attending this overview of the product.
Register for this online learning session at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/15733033.
Admission Cost: None.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to ArcGIS StoryMaps
ArcGIS StoryMaps combines story telling with maps, embedded content, multimedia, and more into an interactive narrative. The easy to use builder helps you create digital stories and presentations with or without maps. Learn more by attending this overview of the product.
Register for this online learning session at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/15733038.
Admission Cost: None.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 11:40 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, we will discuss possible web hosting options, specifically WordPress, that can help bring your research to life on the web.
Register for this online learning session at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/15724247.
Admission Cost: None.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, we will discuss possible web hosting options, specifically WordPress, that can help bring your research to life on the web.
Register for this online learning session at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/15724281.
Admission Cost: None.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Orpheus
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February 12-14, 2026 Orpheus, Adapted from Ovid’s Metamorphoses by USC Professor Andrew Berns, Directed by André Megerdichian and Andrew Berns, Drayton Hall Theatre,
A poetic adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, translated from its authentic Latin by USC History Professor Andrew Berns and driven by movement and text alike, The Metamorphoses Project navigates ancient landscapes in the context of our own time. This unique collaboration between USC Theatre and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program is being created in collaboration with theatre and dance faculty Jennifer Deckert, Marybeth Gorman Craig, Lauren Wilson, and Dustin Whitehead, while featuring an ensemble of theatre and dance students supported by MFA designers Egba Evwibovwe (scenic) and Helen Ryser (costumes). Initially inspired by the collaborative work of Kate Joyce and Andrew Berns: Metamorphoses (Special Problems Press, 2021).
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Orpheus
,
February 12-14, 2026 Orpheus, Adapted from Ovid’s Metamorphoses by USC Professor Andrew Berns, Directed by André Megerdichian and Andrew Berns, Drayton Hall Theatre,
A poetic adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, translated from its authentic Latin by USC History Professor Andrew Berns and driven by movement and text alike, The Metamorphoses Project navigates ancient landscapes in the context of our own time. This unique collaboration between USC Theatre and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program is being created in collaboration with theatre and dance faculty Jennifer Deckert, Marybeth Gorman Craig, Lauren Wilson, and Dustin Whitehead, while featuring an ensemble of theatre and dance students supported by MFA designers Egba Evwibovwe (scenic) and Helen Ryser (costumes). Initially inspired by the collaborative work of Kate Joyce and Andrew Berns: Metamorphoses (Special Problems Press, 2021).
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Orpheus
,
February 12-14, 2026 Orpheus, Adapted from Ovid’s Metamorphoses by USC Professor Andrew Berns, Directed by André Megerdichian and Andrew Berns, Drayton Hall Theatre,
A poetic adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, translated from its authentic Latin by USC History Professor Andrew Berns and driven by movement and text alike, The Metamorphoses Project navigates ancient landscapes in the context of our own time. This unique collaboration between USC Theatre and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program is being created in collaboration with theatre and dance faculty Jennifer Deckert, Marybeth Gorman Craig, Lauren Wilson, and Dustin Whitehead, while featuring an ensemble of theatre and dance students supported by MFA designers Egba Evwibovwe (scenic) and Helen Ryser (costumes). Initially inspired by the collaborative work of Kate Joyce and Andrew Berns: Metamorphoses (Special Problems Press, 2021).
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Orpheus
,
February 12-14, 2026 Orpheus, Adapted from Ovid’s Metamorphoses by USC Professor Andrew Berns, Directed by André Megerdichian and Andrew Berns, Drayton Hall Theatre,
A poetic adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, translated from its authentic Latin by USC History Professor Andrew Berns and driven by movement and text alike, The Metamorphoses Project navigates ancient landscapes in the context of our own time. This unique collaboration between USC Theatre and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program is being created in collaboration with theatre and dance faculty Jennifer Deckert, Marybeth Gorman Craig, Lauren Wilson, and Dustin Whitehead, while featuring an ensemble of theatre and dance students supported by MFA designers Egba Evwibovwe (scenic) and Helen Ryser (costumes). Initially inspired by the collaborative work of Kate Joyce and Andrew Berns: Metamorphoses (Special Problems Press, 2021).
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
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, February 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Donuts with the Dean of Students
Donuts with the Dean of Students are an informal way to connect with the Office of the Dean of Students. Stop by our table in the Russell House University Union for a chat and snack with the DoS staff or just grab a free donut. We want to hear your voice as your Gamecock experience is important to us.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Orlando
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February 26 – March 1, 2026, Orlando, by Virginia Woolf, Adapted by Sarah Ruhl, Directed by Patrick Michael Kelly, Benson Theatre, Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of the “longest and most charming love letter in literature,” is a wild, fantastical trip through space, time and gender. Orlando’s story begins as a young man serving as courtier to Queen Elizabeth I, but his yearning for more takes him on a centuries-long adventure that finds him, in the 18th century, unexpectedly transformed into a woman. Orlando’s travels form the heart of a dazzling tale where gender and gender preferences shift regularly, with hilarious and heartfelt results. “…faithfully recreates the incidents Woolf uses to illustrate her ideas about the fluidity of gender and identity, and the great mysteries of time.” – New York Times,
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $10.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Benson 214.
Orlando
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February 26 – March 1, 2026, Orlando, by Virginia Woolf, Adapted by Sarah Ruhl, Directed by Patrick Michael Kelly, Benson Theatre, Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of the “longest and most charming love letter in literature,” is a wild, fantastical trip through space, time and gender. Orlando’s story begins as a young man serving as courtier to Queen Elizabeth I, but his yearning for more takes him on a centuries-long adventure that finds him, in the 18th century, unexpectedly transformed into a woman. Orlando’s travels form the heart of a dazzling tale where gender and gender preferences shift regularly, with hilarious and heartfelt results. “…faithfully recreates the incidents Woolf uses to illustrate her ideas about the fluidity of gender and identity, and the great mysteries of time.” – New York Times,
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $10.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Benson 214.