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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 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, 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, November 25, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Melton Observatory 201.

National Big Data Health Science Conference Call for Abstracts Deadline

The 2025 conference planning committee invites you to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations at the 6th National Big Data Health Science Conference, to be held February 13-14, 2025, in Columbia, SC. Authors will have the option of publishing their abstract in the 2025 Conference Proceedings (with Biomedical Central, a part of Springer Nature) at no cost. Research-based and program-based abstracts responsive to the conference theme Unlocking the Power of Big Data in Health: Transforming Data into Actionable Intelligence will be accepted until November 29, 2024.   Research-based abstracts describe empirical studies or methodological studies. They may focus on data or data analytics in the following areas, among others: Big Data analytics and emerging methodologies; Big Data policy, ethics, cyber infrastructure and cybersecurity; Big Data for public health and community health; Big Data for biomedical research; Big Data for clinical practice and patient care; Other   , Program-based… Admission Cost: Free. Friday, November 29, 2024, 11:30 PM – 11:59 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 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, 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 2, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Melton Observatory 201.

Student Choreography Showcase

, December 3-6, 2024, Student Choreography Showcase , Drayton Hall Theatre, 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 these talented dance artists! Admission Cost: $15 - $22. Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Drayton Hall 141.

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 4, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.

"Sights Unseen" by Gerard Erley · Opening Reception

Join us for the opening reception for our newest art exhibit in the Gallery at the Koger Center! "Sights Unseen" features works by local painter Gerard Erley. Gerard creates his imaginary landscapes in oil paint on canvas and panels.  He rarely refers to photos or sketches, preferring to paint in the studio from memory and intuition.  The artist is  influenced by such 19th-century American and European painters as George Inness, Corot, and Turner.  Like them, he seeks a sublime quality of light in his romantic landscapes. The reception is from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Admission Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.

Student Choreography Showcase

, December 3-6, 2024, Student Choreography Showcase , Drayton Hall Theatre, 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 these talented dance artists! Admission Cost: $15 - $22. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Drayton Hall 141.

Student Choreography Showcase

, December 3-6, 2024, Student Choreography Showcase , Drayton Hall Theatre, 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 these talented dance artists! Admission Cost: $15 - $22. Thursday, December 5, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Drayton Hall 141.

Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series

Speaker: Suzanne Kerns, PhD - University of Colorado School of Medicine, Topic: Intersections, Roundabouts, and Stoplights: Ensuring Evidence-Based Programs Achieve Equitable Reach, RSVP for headcount and catering purposes here: https://forms.gle/cDkwwsXNjsrrZFc78  The Research Center for Child Well-Being hosts a monthly (September to April) Distinguished Speaker Series focusing on the dual prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional behavioral problems during childhood, as well as associated statistical and methodological issues. The event will be hosted at the RCCWB, located at 1400 Pickens St. Suite 400. For more information, check out https://rccwb.sc.edu. Admission Cost: 0.00. Friday, December 6, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. See event description for more details.

Student Choreography Showcase

, December 3-6, 2024, Student Choreography Showcase , Drayton Hall Theatre, 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 these talented dance artists! Admission Cost: $15 - $22. Friday, December 6, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Drayton Hall 141.

Midnight Breakfast

Join us for a beloved USC tradition to celebrate the end of the semester! Enjoy a free, hot breakfast served by President Michael Amiridis and other USC administrators. Grab your friends, and don’t miss out on commemorative giveaways and fun throughout the evening, while supplies last. See you at Gamecock Park and The Pavilion for a tasty break as you wrap up the semester! Admission Cost: 0. Sunday, December 8, 2024, 10:00 PM – Monday, December 9, 2024, 12:30 AM. 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 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, 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 9, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Melton Observatory 201.

Arboretum Open House

W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House, Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester. 4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205, Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, 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 tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here… Admission Cost: Free. Sunday, December 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 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, December 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series

Speaker: Emilie Smith, PhD - Michigan State University, Topic: Towards the Next Generation of Family Prevention Science: Social Determinants and Systems Perspectives, RSVP for headcount and catering purposes here: https://forms.gle/5YxFFQwjYLkY4zJu5, The Research Center for Child Well-Being hosts a monthly (September to April) Distinguished Speaker Series focusing on the dual prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional behavioral problems during childhood, as well as associated statistical and methodological issues. The event will be hosted at the RCCWB, located at 1400 Pickens St. Suite 400. For more information, check out https://rccwb.sc.edu. Admission Cost: 0.00. Friday, January 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 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, January 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Service Saturday- MLK Day of Service

Saturday, January 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Davis Field I - RHUU Side.

Arboretum Open House

W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House, Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester. 4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205, Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, 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 tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here… Admission Cost: Free. Sunday, January 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry - Thermo Fisher Event

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a widely used business throughout the scientific industry. Eric Norviel, representative of the company, does a seminar series at universities within the state and is now incorporating USC. The seminar will primarily serve the purpose to inform guests of the services and goods that Thermo Fisher Scientific can provide. Since the vendor is widely used within our department, the meeting will be receptive to feedback also. Lunch will be provided at the event. Admission Cost: Free. Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. JM Palms Center for Graduate Science Research 101.

Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series

Speaker: Jennifer Orlet Fisher, PhD - Temple University, Topic: TBA, To RSVP for the event and/or access the event via Zoom, visit the RCCWB webpage for our Distinguished Speaker Series: https://rccwb.sc.edu/news-events/, The Research Center for Child Well-Being hosts a monthly (September to April) Distinguished Speaker Series focusing on the dual prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional behavioral problems during childhood, as well as associated statistical and methodological issues. The event will be hosted at the RCCWB, located at 1400 Pickens St. Suite 400. For more information, check out https://rccwb.sc.edu. Admission Cost: 0.00. Friday, February 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. See event description for more details.

Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert

, February 13-15, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert , Drayton Hall Theatre, Join the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company for an inspiring, innovative repertory of original dance works choreographed by USC dance faculty. Admission Cost: $15 - $22. Thursday, February 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Drayton Hall 141.

Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert

, February 13-15, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert , Drayton Hall Theatre, Join the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company for an inspiring, innovative repertory of original dance works choreographed by USC dance faculty. Admission Cost: $15 - $22. Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Drayton Hall 141.

Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert

, February 13-15, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert , Drayton Hall Theatre, Join the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company for an inspiring, innovative repertory of original dance works choreographed by USC dance faculty. Admission Cost: $15 - $22. Saturday, February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Drayton Hall 141.

Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert

, February 13-15, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert , Drayton Hall Theatre, Join the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company for an inspiring, innovative repertory of original dance works choreographed by USC dance faculty. Admission Cost: $15 - $22. Saturday, February 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Drayton Hall 141.

Arboretum Open House

W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House, Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester. 4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205, Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, 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 tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here… Admission Cost: Free. Sunday, February 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 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, February 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Mauritius

, February 21 – March 1, 2025, Mauritius, By Theresa Rebeck, Directed by Erica Tobolski, , Longstreet Theatre, Stamp collecting is far riskier than you think. In Theresa Rebeck’s thrilling dark comedy, two estranged half-sisters inherit a book of stamps that includes the “Blue Mauritius,” one of the world’s rarest and most valuable stamps.  When one of the sisters tries to collect on the windfall, she enters a dangerous underworld of high-stakes collectors who are willing to do anything to claim this crown jewel as their own. “Funny, sharp and beguiling... with stunning scenes of high humor and drama.” – Variety. Admission Cost: $15 - $22. Friday, February 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Longstreet Theatre 219.

Mauritius

, February 21 – March 1, 2025, Mauritius, By Theresa Rebeck, Directed by Erica Tobolski, , Longstreet Theatre, Stamp collecting is far riskier than you think. In Theresa Rebeck’s thrilling dark comedy, two estranged half-sisters inherit a book of stamps that includes the “Blue Mauritius,” one of the world’s rarest and most valuable stamps.  When one of the sisters tries to collect on the windfall, she enters a dangerous underworld of high-stakes collectors who are willing to do anything to claim this crown jewel as their own. “Funny, sharp and beguiling... with stunning scenes of high humor and drama.” – Variety. Admission Cost: $15 - $22. Saturday, February 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Longstreet Theatre 219.