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EWO - Breakfast Blues
Come hear USC jazz musicians perform a concert in celebration of USC’s Arnold School of Public Health 50 year anniversary! Breakfast Blues will be hosted in the Public Health Courtyard on Nov. 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. This special event marks the first-ever collaboration between Ears Wide Open Concert Series and WUSC, which will broadcast the music live on 90.5 FM and online at wusc.fm. Complimentary coffee and pastries from Sweetwaters will be served.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See Description for Event Location.
Explorance Blue Faculty Training
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
In preparation for upcoming course surveys, this session will introduce Explorance Blue, our new course survey tool. We’ll walk through the entire process—from selecting your two personalized questions to encouraging student participation. We’ll also review the instructor report, including what it looks like and when you can expect to receive it after the survey period concludes.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Mutual Expectations Discussion: Developing Professional Relationships Between Students and Faculty
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM,
Russell House, Room 322, 1400 Greene Stree,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
This Mutual Expectations discussion will focus on the benefits and practical steps that faculty/staff can take on developing meaningful professional relationships with one another. How students can approach faculty, why developing professional relationships matters, how this may be different than a mentor relationship and more. Join this fun discussion with fellow students and faculty over a free lunch! Sponsored by the Carolina Experience and the Center for Teaching Excellence,
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Mutual Expectations Luncheon and Workshop
Join us for FREE lunch and great conversation! Mutual Expectations is a program designed to help students and university faculty and staff to gain a deeper understanding of one another. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped to develop a more collaborative learning environment.
Open and free to all USC students, faculty and staff. An RSVP is required.
To see discussion topics and RSVP, please visit the Carolina Experience website. go.sc.edu/expectations.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
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, November 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203, See event description for more details.
The Good, the Bad & the Naked of USC History: Historic Horseshoe History Tour
Have you ever been strolling along the Historic Horseshoe bricks and found yourself wondering about the history of Carolina and its traditions? Well, you're in luck! Meet University Archivist Elizabeth West in front of the Caroliniana for a Horseshoe history tour. Learn the origins of the Tiger Burn and what national record Gamecock students set in 1974! Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Text Analysis for Beginners
Do you have a textual data for qualitative analysis! This session is perfect for anyone looking to transform unstructured text data into meaningful insights.
Key topics include:
Introduction to text analysis: What is it and why it matters?
, Reading and preprocessing text: Cleaning and preparing data for analysis.
, Extracting insights like word frequency and word count.
, Tools and techniques: Overview of Python libraries (e.g. NLTK) and other user-friendly platforms
, Hands-on work with real text and python notebook
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By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a foundational understanding of text mining concepts and practical experience working with basic tools and techniques. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or professional, this workshop will equip you with the skills to start your text analysis journey!
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14866289.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
See event description for more details.
Brave Conversations, Safe Foundations: Reimagining the Spaces We Share
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:50 PM - 4:05 PM,
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Are you unsure how to create a learning environment suitable for having challenging conversations? Do you want to encourage and support your students to be more comfortable with discomfort? In this session, we will discuss how your learning space can emphasize personal and academic growth through challenge and discomfort while maintaining respect. You will learn about the concept of brave spaces, reflect on your own biases, comfort levels, and practices around supportive discussion facilitation, and develop actionable strategies to create or maintain brave spaces.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:50 PM – 4:05 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Fast Fashion Workshop & Clothing Drive kickoff
Come learn about fast fasion & how to shop sustainably!
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silent Disco
Get ready to dance the night away at our Silent Disco on November 13th from 7p.m. – 9 p.m. in the Russell House Ballroom! ,
Hosted by B.O.N.D. and sponsored by Counseling and Psychology Services, this event is all about celebrating the power of music and movement to support mental health and well-being. .
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Broadway in Columbia presents Mrs Doubtfire
“Sharp, funny, and full of heart.” – The Telegraph,
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Columbia in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
University Chorus Concert
Under the baton of Dr. Augusto Gil, University Chorus presents "Let the Soul Sing," a concert in five sets exploring the power of music in each season of life. This program will feature music by Byrd, Finzi, Haydn, Hagen, Tin, and others, and will uplift listeners in song and community. The concert is free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church (607 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205).
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Lucky Strike Bowling
This week’s Thursday After Dark will be right up your alley!
November 13, 2025
, Lucky Strike Bowling Alley
, 9PM – 1AM
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Grab your friends or come solo to Lucky Strike Cayce to practice your strike! This event is first come, first serve.
Shuttles will run to and from event starting at 8:30PM and ending at 1AM
, Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Safe AI for Seniors
Location: AI Institute, 5th floor, 1112 Greene St. Columbia, South Carolina,
Format: In-person, with virtual attendance option available,
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aix-safe-ai-for-seniors-tickets-1733701922119,
Join us for Safe AI for Seniors, a full-day, free, hybrid event dedicated to empowering older adults (55+) with knowledge, tools, and engaging discussions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on daily life. Hosted by the AI4Society research group in the AI Institute at the University of South Carolina, this interactive program will feature expert talks on AI, cybersecurity, law, and health; demonstrations; open discussions tailored to seniors’ needs; and even a fun-filled AI Bingo game. The event will take place in Columbia, SC, on Friday, November 14, 2025, with both in-person and virtual participation options available.
This unique gathering is designed to help seniors better understand AI, explore its benefits and risks, and share their perspectives in…
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
CIEE Study Abroad
Stop by our tabling event to chat with USC students who studied abroad with CIEE. They’ll share their experiences, tips, and resources to help you explore how you can make study abroad with CIEE a reality!
Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side, Davis Field II - Thomas Cooper Library Side.
Generative AI - The Essentials - Building a Basic Toolbox
We began with ChatGPT as THE GenAI tool, and for many, that may still be the only GenAI product they have ever used. In the time since its inception, however, many other GenAI products and tools have been developed. As with most tools and technologies, rarely is there one that does everything we need or want. During this session, we will build a GenAI toolbox that will be useful in our academic and general endeavors. Using the research lifecycle as a functional guide, we will consider five essential areas and mention a tool or tools relevant to those areas:
General purpose GenAI chatbots
, GenAI search tools
, Citation-mapping GenAI tools
, Data analysis/visualization GenAI tools
, GenAI writing assistants
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We will also briefly mention non-text (image, video, sound) GenAI products.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14778780.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
Cockbuster Movie
Friday, November 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Southern Exposure presents Robert Ashley’s Perfect Lives
USC music faculty Greg Stuart and David Kirkland Garner lead a cadre of students in scenes from experimental composer Robert Ashley’s quirky, mesmerizing 1980s “opera,” Perfect Lives. Featuring USC professor Ed Madden, former Poet Laureate of Columbia, SC.
Patrons may reserve seats and support the Southeast’s most adventurous music series! A gift of $150 secures a seat for the entire 2025-26 season. To donate online, click here or contact Brad Martin at brad.martin@sc.edu, 803-777-0704.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Whose Live Anyway?
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all base on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast on stage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach.
All ages are welcomed, but please note that some PG-13 language will be used during the performance.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $69 - $79.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
"Flow" Film Screening
Film screening of Flow (G Zilabalodis, 2024) at Richland Library Main Auditorium (1607 Main St)
+ Discussion with animal media scholar Dr. Kelly Wolf (USC)
+ Cookies and cocoa festival closing reception
Part of Cinécola 2025, a film festival exploring the theme of "Locations & Relations" in global French cinema. All events free and open to the public, with English subtitles. Full schedule and details: https://french.usccreate.org/cinecola-2025/,
About the film: A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. A thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community.
With support from Albertine Cinémathèque, Alliance Française of Columbia SC, The Nickelodeon, Richland Library, USC Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures, USC French Program, and USC Humanities Collaborative.
Admission Cost: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Wind Ensemble: The Automatic Earth
Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant, conductor, David Warren, guest conductor, Steven Bryant, guest composer,
Renowned conductor Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant (Duke University) and composer Steven Bryant join forces with the USC Wind Ensemble to share the composer’s riveting work for wind ensemble and electronics, The Automatic Earth, a musical depiction of the climate crisis and how technology has transformed what it is to be human. The program also includes Duke University composer Scott Lindroth’s Spin Cycle, a display of breathless energy and virtuosity.
Program:
Piunno, Bright Shadow Fanfare, Lindroth, Spin Cycle, Bryant, The Automatic Earth, Bonete, Feria de Julio.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 41st anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive - Bloodmobiles
The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive serves to build community at the university by having the campus come together to help our community through donating blood, as well as support throughout the community for another way to beat our rivals. We strive to save lives and beat Clemson!
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Designing Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
Monday, Nov. 17, 2:20-2:50 p.m.
PowerPoint presentations can powerfully support student learning when designed accessibly. This session explores key accessibility practices such as reading order, alternative text and slide structure to ensure every student can engage with your visual content.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 2:20 PM – 2:50 PM.
See event description for more details.
Women & Public History in the SC
Join the History Center for a roundtable discussion featuring Jennifer Whitmer Taylor (PhD, History, USC 2017). Dr. Taylor will speak about her book Rebirth: Creating the Museum of the Reconstruction Era and the Future of the House Museum, which is written about the Woodrow Wilson Family Home here in Columbia, SC.
The roundtable begins at 3:30 p.m. in the Kendall Room of the South Caroliniana Library. Copies of Dr. Taylor's book will be available for purchase and lights refreshments will be served.
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Admission Cost: 0.00.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Dignity after Conflict: Fashion and Sport Diplomacy in East Africa
Discover how fashion and sport can connect nations and promote peace at 4 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the Anne Frank Center (Barringer House, 1731 College St.
Yvonne Kamugisha, founding and artistic director of Fashion Diplomacy, critically examines U.S. influence and the role of religious actors in reconciliation and genocide prevention in the East African nation Burundi, emphasizing regional dynamics that affect peacebuilding through judicial processes.
Kamugisha's organizations use fashion and sport to foster cultural understanding, empowerment and restorative relationships between states, promoting dialogue, healing, and cross-cultural engagement.
Sponsored by the African Studies program in the Walker Institute for International and Area Studies.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar lecture by Dr. Catherine S. Ramírez
The USC Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa invites the university community and members of the public to join us for a lecture on The future of labor and undocumentedness: Lessons from Latinxfuturism by Visiting Scholar Dr. Catherine S. Ramírez.
No registration required! Bring your CarolinaCard or photo ID and enter through Thomas Cooper Library to reach the Program Room.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Hollings Special Collections Library Program Room.
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, November 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Fix Your Content Day
Nov. 18, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us on November 18 as USC takes part in Anthology's annual Fix Your Content Day! This one-day event is all about making course materials in Blackboard more accessible for all students. Drop by our virtual support session on Teams anytime during the day for help, tips, and encouragement as you make your course content more accessible. Learn more about the event here.
(Note: There's no need to register on the Anthology site - USC is already registered as an institution!),
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 41st anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive - Bloodmobiles
The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive serves to build community at the university by having the campus come together to help our community through donating blood, as well as support throughout the community for another way to beat our rivals. We strive to save lives and beat Clemson!
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
GMG Housing Showcase Empire Columbia Apartments
At Empire, student living just makes sense. Empire has the location, the setup, and the amenities. Just a block from USC, they make student living smoother, smarter, and a whole lot more fun.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 4.
LinkedIn Level-Up: Creating and Enhancing Your Personal Brand
Your LinkedIn profile is more than just a digital resume—it's your personal brand in action. In this interactive workshop, McCausland students will learn how to build a compelling profile, showcase their strengths, and strategically connect with professionals in their field. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your online presence, you'll leave with practical tools to stand out, get noticed, and make LinkedIn work for your career goals.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Owning Your Break: Navigating Time Away with Confidence and Care?
Owning Your Break Virtual Workshop,
Extended breaks can bring a mix of comfort, change, and new challenges. Join this interactive virtual workshop on November 18, 2025, from 12:30–2:00 PM to explore strategies for maintaining balance, setting healthy boundaries, and supporting mental well-being while away from campus. Participants will create a Break Support Plan and gain practical tools to stay grounded and maintain self-care throughout the holiday season.
Reserve your spot and get the Zoom link here: https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/F6aVSjJ8RUm8oq0LcHiU5w.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Recovery Ally
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
The Recovery Ally workshop is presented in a flipped-classroom model that includes a self-paced video module as prework (estimated 20 minutes) and an in-person session. Please review the recorded content prior to your workshop session.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and Well-being Competency.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Rethinking Your Teaching Philosophy in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, log-in at Rethinking Your Teaching Philosophy in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence. This is a Zoom Session.
A teaching philosophy statement provides a concise description of an instructor's perspective on teaching, student learning, methodologies, and implementation, and institutions typically request a teaching philosophy statement from applicants for faculty positions and as part of the tenure and promotion process. What, then, is your teaching philosophy? What aspects should you reflect upon, write, or include? And how has the writing of this document changed as a result of ChatGPT, both in the document construction as well as your perspective on this fundamental shift in higher education? This will be a working webinar, where we will discuss strategies for composing the statement, incorporating time for theme development,… .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Vista Art Night featuring Sean Madden
As a member of the Vista Guild Association, the Koger Center for the Arts is proud to partner with the Jasper Project in Third Thursday Art Night. We feature a different artist every month with an opening reception on the Third Thursday of the month — but THIS month we’re hosting our opening reception on Tuesday, November 18. Our featured artist of November is Sean Madden.
Artist Bio:
Sean Madden is a multimedia artist who captures landscapes and portraits of Columbia in such a way that makes the images both familiar and fresh at the same time.
Both Madden’s parents were artists, so creating was never foreign to him. His mother was an accomplished oil painter, and his father was a master carpenter, scratch painter, and sculptor. Though art came naturally, it was music that first captured Madden’s interest.
“The influence of my parents came full circle in the early 2000s when I began working for a piano and antique restoration company,” Madden says. “And my knowledge of wood carving and ability to…
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
“Can the Constitution Unify Americans?” Featuring Yuval Levin
The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse will present "Can the Constitution Unify Americans?" featuring Yuval Levin.
In a polarized, divided era, many Americans have grown frustrated with a system of government that feels stuck and unresponsive. More and more on both the right and the left have come to blame the Constitution for the resulting discord. But what if the Constitution is not the problem we face but the solution we need? How might better understanding the system and its aims help us recover the real meaning of unity in a free society?
This event is sponsored by The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is suggested.
REGISTER HERE,
Registration,
This event is free and open to the public. However, registration is suggested to reserve your seat, since we expect a high volume for this evening's conversation. The…
Admission Cost: 0.00.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom.
Gamecock Chorale and Garnet Chorale
Join USC’s Garnet Chorale and Gamecock Chorale as they perform their fall concerts.
Gamecock Chorale, led by DMA Candidate Brian Niu, will present, “All the Earth is Paradise,” featuring music for tenor and bass voices.
The treble choir, Garnet Chorale, will sing a work by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel entitled “She Sang the Stars,” along with additional works by female composers. The conductors will include Dr. Alicia W. Walker, as well as graduate conductors Catherine Whittington and Allison Yablonski. The concert is free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St. Columbia. Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 41st anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive - Bloodmobiles
The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive serves to build community at the university by having the campus come together to help our community through donating blood, as well as support throughout the community for another way to beat our rivals. We strive to save lives and beat Clemson!
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Ready, Set, Proctor! Picking the Perfect Exam Security Tool
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
Exams are critical assessments—but ensuring academic integrity doesn't have to be stressful! Join us for an engaging webinar designed specifically for USC faculty, where we'll explore multiple proctoring tools available to you, including Respondus LockDown Browser, Respondus Monitor, Instructor Live Proctoring, ProctorU, and CTE’s own in-person Testing Center. You'll leave this session equipped to choose the perfect solution that balances security, flexibility, and ease of use, ensuring exam integrity while supporting student success.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 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, November 19, 2025, 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, November 19, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
Signals Under Siege with Sonny Patel
Signals Under Siege: Information Integrity, Infrastructure and Community Resilience in the Age of Technology-Enabled Threats
Nov. 19
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) Building (800 Sumter Street), Room 318
Lunch will be provided. Please register and select your boxed lunch preference by end of day Friday, Nov. 14, using the link below.
http://tiny.cc/InfoIntegFall25
About the Presentation:
In a world increasingly shaped by digital information and environmental disasters, the boundaries between physical safety and informational trust have vanished. As conflicts and disasters unfold, new hybrid threats fuel uncertainty by targeting both infrastructure and the minds of our communities. Drawing on research and experience, this keynote explores the tactics of state-backed influence (including a cross-platform analysis of Russia’s RT and China’s CGTN), the game-changing effects of AI-driven manipulation, and the critical need for community resilience, strategic…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
School of Journalism & Mass Communications 318.
Universal Design for Learning CoP
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) community of practice provides an intentional space for discussion regarding accessibility in teaching and learning at the university. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Assignments & Tests - Assessments with Flair!
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
Unleash the full potential of assessments in Blackboard Ultra Course View with this virtual workshop designed for faculty members. Explore how to create engaging and effective assignments and tests that not only evaluate student learning but also enhance their experience. We’ll cover the essentials of setting up assignments and tests and incorporate engaging and creative elements to add that extra flair. By the end of this one-hour session, you will be better equipped to take the assessments in your course to the next level.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 41st anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive - Bloodmobiles
The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive serves to build community at the university by having the campus come together to help our community through donating blood, as well as support throughout the community for another way to beat our rivals. We strive to save lives and beat Clemson!
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
The Side Deck Gaming Cafe with GMG
We buy and sell Yugioh, Pokemon, and Magic trading cards, playmats, and gaming accessories in our unique Gaming Cafe.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 5.
V.R. Mindfulness Lab
Step into a new way to relax with our Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab. Using VR headsets, you’ll explore guided meditation, calming environments, and stress-relief apps designed to help you recharge your mind and body. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or already practice it, this immersive experience makes finding calm easier than ever. This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) Outreach and Engagement!
Come join us on...
Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 219!
Every other Thursday, 10am-12:30pm on Russell House Patio!
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Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio Space 03.
Generative AI (GenAI) CoP: Research Collaboration and Academic Writing with Generative AI
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM,
This is an virtual only meeting; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the meeting, register here.
The Generative Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice (GenAI CoP) at the University of South Carolina is a collaborative initiative designed to explore and discuss the implications of GenAI in higher education. This community brings together faculty, staff, and graduate students to share insights, strategies, and experiences related to the integration of GenAI across administration, research, teaching, and learning.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Travel Trivia with Ed Abroad!
Put your travel smarts to the test! Swing by Travel Trivia with the Education Abroad Office for fun facts, prizes, and global vibes.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2, Davis Field II - Thomas Cooper Library Side.
Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Grant Deadline
All applications for the Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Grant should be submitted by 11:59pm today. Students should refer to the grant page of the Office of Undergraduate Research website for more specific information on this grant and others.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 41st anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive - Bloodmobiles
The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive serves to build community at the university by having the campus come together to help our community through donating blood, as well as support throughout the community for another way to beat our rivals. We strive to save lives and beat Clemson!
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Chamber Music Night with USC Chamber Music Ensembles
Student chamber music ensembles of diverse instrumentation (typically including string quartets, piano trios, wind quintets and mixed instrument groups) perform chamber music from Baroque to contemporary.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
SC Philharmonic presents MozART and More
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro” K. 492,
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299, Featuring Wendy Cohen, flute and John Wickey, harp,
Felix Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4 in A Major, op. 90, “Italian”
ABOUT, Get ready to be swept away on a whirlwind tour of Classical brilliance! We open with Mozart’s effervescent Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, where playful melodies sparkle and trumpets herald mischief and romance. Next, bask in the sunlit beauty of Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp in C major—two of his most lyrical voices entwining in graceful dialogue, serenading you with elegant charm and delicate virtuosity. Finally, Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony takes you straight to the bustling piazzas and sun-drenched hills of 19th-century Italy: its joyous rhythms, lyrical serenades, and triumphant finale will leave you dancing in your seat. Join us for an evening of pure delight—Mozart’s wit, warmth, and wonder, capped by Mendelssohn’s…
Admission Cost: $12.50 - $74.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
USC Military Appreciation Walking Tour
Join University Archivist Elizabeth West, University Historian Evan Faulkenbury, and the Office of Veterans and Military Services for this special walking tour about military history at USC from the Civil War to the present. The tour will begin at 10 am in front of the South Caroliniana Library on the Horseshoe.
RSVP: USC Military History Walking Tour Tickets, Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite.
Admission Cost: Free.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Thanksgiving with The Amiridis!
Staying on campus for the holiday? Join President Amiridis and the First Lady for an evening of gratitude, community, and Gamecock pride at Garnet Station the Russell House. All students are welcome to enjoy a festive feast and warm company as we celebrate all the things we Gamecocks are thankful for.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 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! 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 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Sustainable Carolina Menstrual Cup Tabling
Menstrual Cup Tabling to give information about sustainable period products.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Sawyer On Lincoln Tabling Showcase with Garnet Media Group
Experience modern living with Sawyer on Lincoln! Our UofSC off-campus apartments are only minutes from the University of South Carolina. We have a table today next to the Russell House !
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
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.
Video Captioning and Transcription Made Easy
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1:15-1:45 p.m.
Captioning and transcripts make video content more engaging, flexible, and accessible. Learn how to use USC’s supported video platform, Panopto, to easily add and manage captions for lectures and other recorded materials.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
Portfolio Pop-Up
At this drop-in tutoring event, students can stop by for free pizza and drinks, and work with dedicated writing tutors to improve their final essays. This is a great event for ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 students who are polishing their final portfolios!
Admission Cost: none.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Experimental Music Workshop Performance
Interdependence: The Music of Pauline Oliveros, an experimental music workshop directed by Greg Stuart, USC professor of experimental music, performance, music literature and music history.
Pauline Oliveros, a composer whose life’s work aspired to enhance sensory perception through what she called “deep listening,” which Oliveros began developing in the late 1980s. It was an approach she described as “hear with your ears, listen with your heart” and as “exploring the difference between the involuntary nature of hearing and the voluntary, selective nature — exclusive and inclusive — of listening.”.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
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.
The HUB Columbia - Tabling Showcase - with GMG #2
Looking for off-campus housing? The HUB Columbia will have an info table on Davis Field December 3rd from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new house !
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Grad Bash
Celebrate graduation and join us for USC’s Fall 2025 Grad Bash! Get ready to celebrate your achievements at this exciting in-person event on Greene St in front of the Russell House. December graduates can stop by the event to tell us their future plans, get free coffee and snacks, and take senior photos with Cocky! This event is the perfect opportunity to commemorate your hard work and create lasting memories. Attendance is free but students need to complete the USC graduation survey. You don't want to miss this!
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01, RHUU Davis Circle Space 02, RHUU Davis Circle Space 03.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
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.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
V.R. Mindfulness Lab
Step into a new way to relax with our Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab. Using VR headsets, you’ll explore guided meditation, calming environments, and stress-relief apps designed to help you recharge your mind and body. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or already practice it, this immersive experience makes finding calm easier than ever. This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) Outreach and Engagement!
Come join us on...
Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 219!
Every other Thursday, 10am-12:30pm on Russell House Patio!
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Thursday, December 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio Space 03.
Generative AI (GenAI) CoP: Ethical Use and Policy for Generative AI: Lunch Conversation
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM,
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person meeting that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
The Generative Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice (GenAI CoP) at the University of South Carolina is a collaborative initiative designed to explore and discuss the implications of GenAI in higher education. This community brings together faculty, staff, and graduate students to share insights, strategies, and experiences related to the integration of GenAI across administration, research, teaching, and learning.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Thursday After Dark: Winter Village
Thursday After Dark: Winter Village
@ Davis Field
December 4 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Step into the magic of the holiday season at our cozy Winter Village!
Enjoy an evening filled with festive fun, twinkling lights, and all the holiday vibes.
-Warm up with hot cocoa
-Make holiday crafts
-Enjoy music, games, and more!
-Don’t miss the sweet treats and cozy atmosphere
Whether you’re feeling festive or just want to unwind before finals, there’s something for everyone. Come celebrate with us!
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322, Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
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.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Debussy & Brahms
Young Concert Artist and 2023 Southeastern Piano Festival featured artist Ying Li returns to the USC School of Music to perform with the USC Symphony Orchestra in a celebration of piano and orchestra! “Debussy & Brahms” features Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1.
Join conductor Scott Weiss at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center Grand Tier for a pre-concert talk.
Tickets are available in-person at Koger Center Box Office (803-251-2222, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.
Admission Cost: General public - $30
Seniors/military / USC faculty and staff - $25
Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8
USC Students - free with student ID.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
First-Gen Center End of the Semester Drop-In
Take a breather and swing by our End-of-Semester Drop-In! Whether you need last-minute support or just want to celebrate making it through, we’re here with resources, snacks, and good vibes to wrap up the semester.
Location: Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton Street).
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
AAAS Fashion Show
Friday, December 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, ODK/Mortar Board Room, Russell House Room 322, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge,…
Cockbuster Movie
Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
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.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
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.
Study Dayz @ CHW
From 7 PM to midnight, the Center for Health and Well-Being (CHW) transforms into a cozy late-night study space with designated study zones, free coffee, and desserts, and plenty of stress-relief activities. Students can settle in with their books, recharge with sweet treats, or unwind with coloring and chill vibes. Whether they need a quiet corner to focus or a relaxed space to de-stress, Study Dayz is here to help them finish strong this finals week.
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Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM.
Center for Health and Well-Being 101, Center for Health and Well-Being 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! 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.
Study Dayz @ CHW
From 7 PM to midnight, the Center for Health and Well-Being (CHW) transforms into a cozy late-night study space with designated study zones, free coffee, and desserts, and plenty of stress-relief activities. Students can settle in with their books, recharge with sweet treats, or unwind with coloring and chill vibes. Whether they need a quiet corner to focus or a relaxed space to de-stress, Study Dayz is here to help them finish strong this finals week.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM.
Center for Health and Well-Being 101, Center for Health and Well-Being 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.
What's New in Blackboard Learn
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM,
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) is the newest version of the Blackboard Learning Management System. With new improvements being made monthly to Ultra Course View there are exciting changes which instructors may not have seen. This is a short presentation about the most recent updates that have occurred in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View and will include information on how to stay up to date on future improvements.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Study Dayz @ CHW
From 7 PM to midnight, the Center for Health and Well-Being (CHW) transforms into a cozy late-night study space with designated study zones, free coffee, and desserts, and plenty of stress-relief activities. Students can settle in with their books, recharge with sweet treats, or unwind with coloring and chill vibes. Whether they need a quiet corner to focus or a relaxed space to de-stress, Study Dayz is here to help them finish strong this finals week.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM.
Center for Health and Well-Being 101, Center for Health and Well-Being 201.
The Good, the Bad & the Naked of USC History: Historic Horseshoe History Tour
Have you ever been strolling along the Historic Horseshoe bricks and found yourself wondering about the history of Carolina and its traditions? Well, you're in luck! Meet University Archivist Elizabeth West in front of the Caroliniana for a Horseshoe history tour. Learn the origins of the Tiger Burn and what national record Gamecock students set in 1974! Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
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.
Poster Sale - WEATHER LOCATION
Monday, January 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Monday, January 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Poster Sale - WEATHER LOCATION
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Poster Sale - WEATHER LOCATION
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
SG Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Part Time Job Fair
Are you looking for a part-time/summer job on- or off-campus? If yes, the USC Career Center invites you to the Spring 2026 Part Time Job Fair in the Russell House Ballroom!
Prior registration on Handshake is encouraged, but not required. This event is open to USC Columbia students, at all levels and from all majors. Be sure to bring your smart phone for faster check-in.
Come as you are in casual attire- professional dress is not expected for this event. Drop-in between classes or on your way to lunch!
The full list of employers will be available a few days before the fair. Check Handshake periodically as new employers are added as they register. If you have questions prior to the fair, contact the Career Center.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
MLK Commemorative Breakfast
Join us for an inspiring morning of reflection and celebration at the annual MLK Commemorative Breakfast. This special event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with music, an empowering keynote address, and the presentation of the university's MLK Social Justice Awards, recognizing those who have made a lasting impact on our community. While the event is free and open to all, advance registration is required to secure your spot.
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Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Friday, January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Pajama Jam
Get ready for one of the coziest, most fun nights of the semester! Join us for Pajama Jam, where you can come dressed in your comfiest pajamas and enjoy an evening filled with music, food and great company. Whether you're here to dance, relax or show off your favorite PJs, this is the perfect time to unwind and connect with friends.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge.
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.
SG Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
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.
Research Data Management Basics
Good data management practices can help ensure that your research data are findable, accessible and re-usable long-term. In this session, learn useful tips to help you manage your data. Topics include best practices for file management, documentation, storage, preservation and more.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/15678092.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to Publishing in Scholarly Journals
In this session, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the academic publishing process. While reviewing the publishing cycle, you’ll learn to prepare your manuscript and select a high impact, accessible journal, how to navigate the peer review process and, finally, how you can promote and share your scholarship.
Virtual event: register online.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM.
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.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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.
Research Data Management Basics
Good data management practices can help ensure that your research data are findable, accessible, and re-usable long-term. In this session, learn useful tips to help you manage your data. Topics include best practices for file management, documentation, storage, preservation, and more.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/15678168.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
SG Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Southern Exposure presents Tessellatum
Violist Nadia Sirota and cellist Gabriel Cabezas present Donnacha Dennehy’s epic work Tessellatum, performed live with pre-recorded viola and 11 microtonally-tuned viols. Projected animation by Steven Mertens.
Patrons may reserve seats and support the Southeast’s most adventurous music series! A gift of $150 secures a seat for the entire 2025-26 season. To donate online, click here or contact Brad Martin at brad.martin@sc.edu, 803-777-0704.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Research Data Management Basics
Good data management practices can help ensure that your research data are findable, accessible, and re-usable long-term. In this session, learn useful tips to help you manage your data. Topics include best practices for file management, documentation, storage, preservation, and more.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/15678185.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
SG Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Musical Feast
Join the Friends of Music for the 2026 Musical Feast! On Feb. 7, the Koger Center for the Arts will come to life while showcasing our students’ talent. Sip wine and savor delicious hors d’oeuvres, from the main stage to the Grand Lobby, with musical performances as varied as the locations. Move among the percussion, jazz, opera, strings and vocal musicians and mouthwatering food displays as you meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Dawndy Mercer Plank, former WIS news anchor, will serve as emcee. This is the night everyone looks forward to and you won't want to miss it.
Tickets available beginning Nov. 1.
Proceeds from the evening directly impact our students’ academic lives by raising funds for scholarships. Help our students achieve their dreams of making a difference in the world through music by purchasing a ticket today!
Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St.).
Admission Cost: Tickets: $75 young professionals (ages 21-30), $125 individual, $200 couple.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Freeman Sundays @3 Concert Series
The USC School of Music’s renowned music faculty performs fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonic masterpieces alongside brand new works.
Admission Cost: $15 adults; $10 seniors, USC faculty and staff; $5 students. Free for USC School of Music students, staff and faculty. Tickets available at Koger Center for the Arts Box Office or at the door.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Lunes Latino
Monday, February 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky & Lutoslawski
USC Symphony Orchestra, with conductor and music director Scott Weiss and guest artist Ari Streisfeld (violin faculty), presents “Tchaikovsky & Lutoslawski,” featuring Witold Lutoslawski’s Partita for violin and orchestra.
Conductor Scott Weiss will lead a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. Koger Center for the Arts Grand Tier.
Tickets are available in-person at Koger Center Box Office (803-251-2222, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.
Admission Cost: General public - $30
Seniors/military / USC faculty and staff - $25
Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8
USC Students - free with student ID.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Undergraduate Research Magellan Scholar Grant Deadline
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All applications for the Undergraduate Research Magellan Scholar Grant should be submitted by 5:00pm today. Students should refer to the grant page of the Office of Undergraduate Research website for more specific information on this grant and others.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to ORCiD
An ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a unique digital identifier associated with a researcher to aid in research output discovery, eliminate name ambiguity, and encourage proper citations. A number of funding agencies, including NIH and NSF, use ORCID in the proposal submission process. In this online session from University Libraries, learn about the benefits of ORCID, find out how to get one for yourself, and learn tips and shortcuts for populating your record.
Virtual event - register online.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
SG Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
7th National Big Data Health Science Conference
Details for the 2-day conference can be found at National Big Data Health Science Center Conference 2026 | (sc-bdhs-conference.org),
The National Big Data Health Science Conference is a signature annual event of the BDHSC. The purpose of the conference is to stimulate advancements in Big Data health science research through rich interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference serves as a multidisciplinary scientific venue for the exchange of new concepts, methods and results to encourage the sharing of theoretical, methodological and substantive knowledge from Big Data health sciences research across the stakeholder spectrum.
With delegates from industry, academia and government, the conference promotes an open discussion of critical questions in Big Data health science with particular emphasis on emerging methods that may contribute to the future of healthcare and facilitate the exchange of ideas and findings that could shape the future of Big Data health science.
Location: Pastides Alumni Center.
Admission Cost: Please see the conference website for registration costs.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:30 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.