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The Politics of Water Vapor: Mold and Moisture in London Homes
Join us for an exciting talk by Dr. Jessica Barnes, one of our very own, as she dives into “The Politics of Water Vapor: Mold and Moisture in London Homes.”
Don’t miss this thought-provoking presentation—and stay tuned for more details about our upcoming colloquiums throughout the academic year!
Friday, August 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
CALLCOTT 201.
Live Outside with Black Nerd Mafia
Join us for the 2025 season of Koger Center Presents Live Outside! Now on Friday evenings at 5 p.m. we’ve got a great lineup of free entertainment to kick off your weekend on the Plaza Stage at the Koger Center.
Black Nerd Mafia is an organization focused on promoting and supporting independent artists and creatives. They aim to challenge stereotypes and provide a platform for diverse expressions within the artist community. One of their projects is “The Cool Table,” a collective of independent artists from Columbia that puts strong emphasis on curating talent based on the quality and authenticity of the art rather than popularity or follower counts. Black Nerd Mafia and The Cool Table aim to create inclusive and unbiased spaces where the only criterion is artistic excellence.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
SC Philharmonic presents The Music of Studio Ghibli
Step into the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli as the SC Phil brings its most beloved scores to life as we celebrate the studio’s 40th Anniversary! Founded in 1985 by visionary directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli has captivated audiences worldwide with its breathtaking animation, rich storytelling, and unforgettable music. From My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away to Princess Mononoke and Howl’s Moving Castle, the studio’s films have made an undeniable contribution to cinema with their animated storytelling that blends deep emotional themes with stunning visuals.
The music of Ghibli, composed primarily by the legendary Joe Hisaishi, is just as iconic as the films themselves—evoking wonder, nostalgia, and adventure. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the magic, beauty, and heartwarming spirit of Studio Ghibli through its most cherished symphonic masterpieces.
Please note: This concert is music only.
Admission Cost: $37 - $69.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Brunch on the Runway
Brunch on the Runway is a vibrant, community-wide social open to everyone—LGBTQ+ students, allies, and friends alike—featuring free brunch, exciting performances, themed games, and a chance to connect with campus and local resources.
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom.
IFC on Greene
Meet and engage with chapters to learn about Fall 2025 recruitment for organizations within the Interfraternity Council.
Admission Cost: None.
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
University Ambassadors Recruitment
Join Us for the Fall University Ambassadors Tabling Event!
Get to know the friendly faces behind the University Ambassadors program! This fall, our Ambassadors will be hosting a series of tabling events across campus to connect with current students as we recruit for our 2025 Cohort! Whether you're curious about campus tours, student involvement, or just want to meet some enthusiastic Gamecocks, stop by our table to say hello and learn how you can help guide future Gamecocks home.
Monday, August 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
SophoMORE September- Second Year Success Workshop
Want to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump? We've got the plan for that! Join us for this entertaining workshop about steps you can take to thrive in your second year at Carolina! You'll walk away with your own personal sophomore action plan! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students.
Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, August 25, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Bridge the Gap Mentor Interest Meeting
Join NAACP for our Bridge the Gap mentor interest meeting. Learn how you can help our local high school students and help guide them through the college application process. We'll cover program goals, mentor expectations, time commitment, and answer all your questions. This is a great opportunity to make a difference and build leadership skills!
Monday, August 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
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, August 25, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Make AI Work for You
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Ready to make Al work for you? Grow with Google, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, and USC College of Information and Communications invite you to a free, in-person workshop. You'll walk away with a personalized plan to put Al to work for your business right away.
Signup Link: https://g.co/grow/Columbia,
Date & time: Tuesday, August 26 from 9-11 a.m.
Location:
Pastides Alumni Center at the University of South Carolina,
900 Senate Street,
Columbia, SC 29201,
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Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Part-Time Job Fair
The Part Time Job Fair, held during Welcome Week, offers students the opportunity to find on- or off-campus jobs. Conveniently located in the Russell House from 10AM -1PM, you’ll find more than 40 employers ready to hire! 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!
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
USC Part Time Job Fair
Part-Time Job Fair,
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Russell House Ballroom,
Are you looking for a part-time job on- or off-campus? The USC Career Center invites you to the Fall 2025 Part Time Job Fair!
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.
USC Career Center Fall 2025 Career Fairs.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
University Ambassadors Recruitment
Join Us for the Fall University Ambassadors Tabling Event!
Get to know the friendly faces behind the University Ambassadors program! This fall, our Ambassadors will be hosting a series of tabling events across campus to connect with current students as we recruit for our 2025 Cohort! Whether you're curious about campus tours, student involvement, or just want to meet some enthusiastic Gamecocks, stop by our table to say hello and learn how you can help guide future Gamecocks home.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
South Caroliniana Library Open House
Want to know how you can use the South Carolinana Library and its resources in your instruction? Meet Instruction and Outreach Librarian Brittany Champion and learn how the Caroliniana can help you in all aspects of your instruction! Faculty and staff from all disciplines are invited to attend and learn more about these useful resources.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Entering Mentoring: Introduction to Mentoring
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
This workshop, the first in the series, will provide participants the opportunity to establish the group dynamics essential to successfully developing mentorship ability. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their own philosophy of mentoring as a part of the program and prepare for upcoming workshops within the Entering Mentoring sequence.
This is a required session for the Entering Mentoring certificate of completion.
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View 101
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,
This workshop familiarizes attendees with Blackboard Learn’s Ultra Course View. eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate a UCV course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize Blackboard tools, and grade assignments.
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, August 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
MAPP Kickoff
Welcome to the MAPP Kickoff, a celebratory event for first-year students who have been accepted into the Multicultural Assistance Peer Program! Come connect with your mentor, meet fellow mentees, and start your Carolina journey in a space that celebrates all identities and backgrounds.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Katie's Cooking Class
Healthy Carolina Cooking Classes provide a hands-on culinary experience led by a registered dietitian, where you'll prepare and enjoy balanced meals while learning practical cooking skills and nutrition tips.
This fun and interactive class emphasizes food safety, affordable meal planning and MyPlate guidelines to help you cook confidently on your own. Classes are typically Wednesday evenings from 5-7 p.m. hold a maximum of 20 students, are in the Center for Health and Well-Being room 219, and are always free!
Sign up in advance is required, please check our website (https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/student-health-well-being/wellness/services/) for more information and links to sign-up".
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Demonstration Kitchen - Center for Health and Well-Being 219.
SophoMORE September- Commuter Success: Parking and Commuting Workshop
Living off campus? Trying to figure out where to park and how to get to campus everyday? We may not have all the answers, but we do have some tips for making a plan on how to navigate campus! Hosted by the Carolina Experience office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. This is an online workshop, to get the meeting link please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, August 27, 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, August 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
SophoMORE September- Meet the Carolina Experience Peer Leaders
The Carolina Experience Peer Leaders are here to help sophomore students transition into their second year at USC. Stop by and meet some of them and make a button! We will be outside the Thomas Cooper Library, rain location is Scholar's Corner.
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. For more info visit: go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
Developing Courses for Blackboard Learning Analytics
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
In this first of three webinars about Blackboard analytics, become familiar with opportunities to measure student success, engagement, and interaction with your course. In this workshop, presenters will focus on building courses that take advantage of the learning analytics tools in Blackboard. The presentation will include how to set up course assessments and activities to most effectively encourage and measure students' participation. If you want to design with data in mind, this presentation is for you.
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, August 28, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Night at the Fireflies
Take Me Out to the Ballgame – Thursday After Dark Night at the Fireflies,
August 28, 2025
, Segra Park
, 6PM–11PM
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Fall is here, and there's no better way to spend a crisp evening than under the lights at Segra Park! Join us for a night at the ballpark with our hometown team, the Columbia Fireflies.
Game starts at 7:00 PM
, Shuttles loop continuously from the Horseshoe from 6:00–11:00 PM
, Grab your friends and enjoy a classic night of baseball, snacks, and school spirit!
, Your FREE ticket will be available at the Gamecock Entertainment tent located near the box office.
, Tickets are first come first serve. After tickets run out, you may purchase one for a discounted price at the box office.
, There is parking available, however, there is a fee.
, A shuttle will be available to and from The Horseshoe starting at 6pm.
, Cash is not used at the ballpark so please plan accordingly!
, The stadium adheres to a STRICT clear bag policy.
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If you have any other questions about the…
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Career Champions Level 1: Career/Major Outcomes
Friday, August 29, 2025, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM,
The Career Champions training educates and empowers campus faculty and staff on best practices to have career conversations with students. Career Champions Module 1 serves as a foundation, reviewing career development, our roles in a career ecosystem, and resources.
The learning outcomes for Level 1 are as follows:
Gain a basic knowledge of the career development theories, career decision making process and employability.
, Gain a foundation of basic helping skills to best assist students with career planning
, Learn how to assist students with goal setting regarding their career development
, Learn how to make an effective referral to the Career Center
, Learn the professional and ethical guidelines as outlined through the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)
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This workshop is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning.
Career Center Classroom, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5,…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
College Colors Day
It’s time to show your Gamecock pride! Join us on Greene Street for College Colors Day and celebrate all things garnet & black.
?? What’s Happening:
Spirit giveaways & free swag,
Fun photo ops with your friends,
Music, games, and surprise fandom moments,
A chance to win Gamecock-themed prizes,
Throw on your best garnet & black gear, bring your friends, and help us paint the street in Carolina pride!
Friday, August 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
TA Professionalism and Working with Your Faculty Instructor
Friday, August 29, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM,
Having a successful, positive experience during a graduate teaching assistantship is a shared responsibility, including both the faculty member supervisor and the graduate teaching assistant (GTA). While the faculty member/supervisor takes primary responsibility for guidance through the requirements of GTA’s role, the GTA also needs to be pro-active and involved. Supervision can take many forms, depending on the faculty member’s personal supervision style, the GTA’s academic and personal needs, the standards of the discipline, and more. Regardless of style, both the supervisor and GTA should follow key guidelines of good supervisory implementation and practice. On the part of the GTA, this includes good communication with your supervisor, cooperative participation in the process, developing with your supervisor realistic timelines and expectations for your role, and handling any unanticipated or emerging problems with respect, understanding, and integrity. Join…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
University Ambassadors Recruitment
Join Us for the Fall University Ambassadors Tabling Event!
Get to know the friendly faces behind the University Ambassadors program! This fall, our Ambassadors will be hosting a series of tabling events across campus to connect with current students as we recruit for our 2025 Cohort! Whether you're curious about campus tours, student involvement, or just want to meet some enthusiastic Gamecocks, stop by our table to say hello and learn how you can help guide future Gamecocks home.
Monday, September 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
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, September 1, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Promoting Academic Integrity
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
Creating an environment of integrity within the classroom truly takes a village. Faculty, administrators, and students all play a role in maintaining an ethical campus community. This workshop will explore preventative tools to address classroom roadblocks.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments.
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, September 2, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Improving Research Learning Outcomes with the Library
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 11:40 AM - 12:55 PM,
Learn to question your assumptions about what students know and explicitly identify the knowledge and skills you want them to acquire when completing library research assignments. [In this session, participants will explore common challenges students face when conducting library research and identify best practices for designing assignments that require or encourage the use of library resources. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about ways in which faculty can partner with librarians to support student success. By creating research assignments with specific learning outcomes that are clear to your students, you can improve the experience for everyone involved.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Teaching with the Library.
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.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
University Ambassadors Recruitment
Join Us for the Fall University Ambassadors Tabling Event!
Get to know the friendly faces behind the University Ambassadors program! This fall, our Ambassadors will be hosting a series of tabling events across campus to connect with current students as we recruit for our 2025 Cohort! Whether you're curious about campus tours, student involvement, or just want to meet some enthusiastic Gamecocks, stop by our table to say hello and learn how you can help guide future Gamecocks home.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
Study Abroad Social
Come hang out, grab a snack, and learn more about studying abroad!
Join the Education Abroad Office for a casual drop-in event where you can chat with students who have studied abroad, hear about their experiences and get inspired to start your own global journey. Whether you're just curious or already planning your trip, all are welcome!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
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 online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14830817.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 2:50 PM – 4:05 PM.
See event description for more details.
SophoMORE September: Don't Be Scared, Getting to Know Your Professors
Approaching faculty can sometimes be intimidating for students. But developing professional relationships with professors can help students learn about research or internship opportunities, lead to mentorship , career advice, and potential references. This workshop will share tips on how to approach professors and resources at USC to help develop these faculty-student relationships. Hosted by the Carolina Experience.
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Carolina Productions Interest Meeting
Welcome to Carolina Productions interest meeting for the 2025 to 2026 school year!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Cocky's Quest
Cocky’s Quest
September 2
7:00–10:00 PM
Start at the Russell House Patio
Grab your team and get ready to race across campus in this high-energy scavenger hunt! Solve clues, complete challenges, and explore iconic spots as you compete for prizes and bragging rights.
Whether you’re in it to win it or just looking for a fun way to see campus, Cocky’s Quest is the ultimate way to spend your Tuesday night!
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
University Ambassadors Recruitment
Join Us for the Fall University Ambassadors Tabling Event!
Get to know the friendly faces behind the University Ambassadors program! This fall, our Ambassadors will be hosting a series of tabling events across campus to connect with current students as we recruit for our 2025 Cohort! Whether you're curious about campus tours, student involvement, or just want to meet some enthusiastic Gamecocks, stop by our table to say hello and learn how you can help guide future Gamecocks home.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
Virtual Environments Community of Practice (VECoP)
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM,
The Virtual Environments Community of Practice is planning ways to integrate virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality into teaching and learning environments at USC. Meetings are open to faculty, staff and students.
This is an online only meeting; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the meeting, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 4.
Katie's Cooking Class
Healthy Carolina Cooking Classes provide a hands-on culinary experience led by a registered dietitian, where you'll prepare and enjoy balanced meals while learning practical cooking skills and nutrition tips.
This fun and interactive class emphasizes food safety, affordable meal planning and MyPlate guidelines to help you cook confidently on your own. Classes are typically Wednesday evenings from 5-7 p.m. hold a maximum of 20 students, are in the Center for Health and Well-Being room 219, and are always free!
Sign up in advance is required, please check our website (https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/student-health-well-being/wellness/services/) for more information and links to sign-up".
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Demonstration Kitchen - Center for Health and Well-Being 219.
SophoMORE September- Study Smart- Academic Success Tips Workshop
Need help preparing for classes and sharpening your study skills as we return to campus after a summer off? Join us for this session full of tips and advice for a successful academic semester. Hosted by the Carolina Experience. RSVP to secure your spot.
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students,
Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Carolina Productions Interest Meeting
Welcome to Carolina Productions interest meeting for the 2025 to 2026 school year!
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
First-Gen Mentoring Program Kickoff
Join us for the Fall 2025 First-Gen Mentoring Program Kick-Off!
Meet the first-gen mentors in a 'speed dating' format.
, Learn about networking
, Learn how you can sign up for the Fall 2025 Mentoring Program
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Refreshments will be served.
Register today via Garnet Gate! (https://garnetgate.sa.sc.edu/event/11292880).
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
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, September 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Explorance Blue Coordinator Training
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Join us for a focused Blue Coordinator training session where we’ll walk through the Course Download Tool, FileSub upload process, key dates, and the updated Coordinator Guide. This is a great opportunity to get ready for the upcoming Filesub deadline and connect with fellow coordinators.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
The Side Deck Gaming Cafe Table
, The Side Deck Gaming Cafe We buy and sell Yugioh, Pokemon, and Magic trading cards, playmats, and gaming accessories, in our unique Gaming Cafe.
5060 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072
info@thesidedeck.com, 803-520-7414 Join us at The Russell House Today.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
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, September 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
SophoMORE Cool Down
Cool Down in this Columbia heat with a free sno cone! Chat with Carolina Experience staff about services and how to connect in your second year. Hosted by the Carolina Experience. Rain Date: Sept 10.
Visit go.sc.edu/sophomoresuccess for more info!
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
University Ambassadors Recruitment
Join Us for the Fall University Ambassadors Tabling Event!
Get to know the friendly faces behind the University Ambassadors program! This fall, our Ambassadors will be hosting a series of tabling events across campus to connect with current students as we recruit for our 2025 Cohort! Whether you're curious about campus tours, student involvement, or just want to meet some enthusiastic Gamecocks, stop by our table to say hello and learn how you can help guide future Gamecocks home.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
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 actual text data in the class using python notebooks
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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 online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14866073.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
See event description for more details.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Explorance Blue Faculty Training
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
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.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Prospects for Peace in the Middle East
Dennis Ross, an advisor on Middle East issues to three U.S. presidential administrations, and Ghaith al-Omari, former executive director of the American Task Force on Palestine, will discuss the challenges that fuel ongoing conflicts between Israel and Palestine, the prospects for peace in the Middle East today and how people who disagree about the conflict can engage in productive conversation in search of a better future. This event is co-sponsored by Heterodox Academy and the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences.
Doors will open at 5:30 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,
Event Details,
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 event will be video recorded. By registering, you agree to being filmed.
Check-In,
Check-in will open at 5 p.m. and we ask…
Admission Cost: free.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law 101 Perrin Family Event Space.
Admissions Briefing: 2026 Law School Admission Cycle with Dr. Britton
These forces are converging to shape an interesting year in law school admission world:
Continued “inflation” in grades and LSAT scores,
, More applicants nationwide, applying early in the admissions cycle,
, A robust post graduate job market for JD graduates, and
, Changes in the law firm recruiting timetable calling for 1Ls to engage in the job search/career engagement process earlier than ever before.
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Planning to apply to law school in the 2026 admissions cycle? Bring your questions and attend this briefing and Q & A led by Karen Britton, Vice Dean for Admissions and Career & Professional Development at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law.
Admission Cost: None.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 289 - Classroom.
New Faculty Orientation
Register for New Faculty Orientation
Date:
Friday, September 5, 2025
Time:?
8:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location:
University Conference Center, Close-Hipp Building, Suite 800
1705 College Street, Columbia, SC 29208
What To Expect:
Networking Breakfast with deans and administrators.
, Welcome Address from USC Leadership.
, Interactive Workshops on:
Teaching and Learning at USC
, Research and Funding
, Student Success Resources
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, Networking Lunch
, Resource Tables with campus resources and support services.
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Register for New Faculty Orientation.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 8:15 AM – 1:00 PM.
Close Hipp 829 Westview.
Career Champions Level 1: Career/Major Outcomes
Friday, September 5, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM,
The Career Champions training educates and empowers campus faculty and staff on best practices to have career conversations with students. Career Champions Module 1 serves as a foundation, reviewing career development, our roles in a career ecosystem, and resources.
The learning outcomes for Level 1 are as follows:
Gain a basic knowledge of the career development theories, career decision making process and employability.
, Gain a foundation of basic helping skills to best assist students with career planning
, Learn how to assist students with goal setting regarding their career development
, Learn how to make an effective referral to the Career Center
, Learn the professional and ethical guidelines as outlined through the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)
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This workshop is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning.
Career Center Classroom, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5,…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Graduate Student Expo
Join us for the 2025 Graduate Student Expo on September 5, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm at the Russell House Ballroom! This family-friendly event is designed for both new and current graduate students at USC. Enjoy a resource fair featuring 30+ campus organizations, ongoing workshops, and exciting door prizes, including scholarships, parking passes, gift cards, and more. Savor breakfast goods and coffee while connecting with fellow students and discovering essential resources at the University of South Carolina.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. .
Friday, September 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Theater, Russell House Ballroom.
Extracting Data from Websites Using APIs
Unlock the power of APIs to efficiently extract and utilize data from websites! This hands-on workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate learners who want to gain practical skills in API integration. Participants will learn the fundamentals of APIs, how to access and interpret API documentation, and techniques for extracting structured data for analysis. We will cover the following topics:
What is an API and its role in data extraction?
, How to make requests and handle responses?
, What are API keys ?
, How to parse the JSON and other data formats?
, New York Times API example for extracting data
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By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the basic understanding of APIs for tasks like gathering data for research and analysis.
Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14866146.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM.
See event description for more details.
Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series
Speaker: Brian Bumbarger, Ph.D. - ADAPT—Washington/Baltimore HIDTA,
Topic: Early Relational Health and Child/Adolescent Well-Being: A Developmental, Lifecourse Perspective on the Power of Relationships,
If you plan to attend in person, fill out this RSVP form: https://forms.gle/buBorjfdNTwTVtnG9
To 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 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: Free.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
SophoMORE September- App Smart Workshop
This workshop aims to help students understand what apps exist for students to organize, manage their time, study, and also manage their money, budgets, and debt. Join us to learn how technology can help make these tasks easier! Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience.
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Live Outside: Longtooth
Join us for the 2025 season of Koger Center Presents Live Outside! Now on Friday evenings at 5 p.m. we’ve got a great lineup of free entertainment to kick off your weekend on the Plaza Stage at the Koger Center.
Out of the dirty south comes LongTooth. Uncompromising hard rock with a bit of angst, love and everything in between.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Cockbuster Movie
Grab your squad and settle in for Marvel’s team of lovable troublemakers. When the world needs saving (but the Avengers aren’t answering), a crew of antiheroes gets the call. Thunderbolts brings together clashing personalities, razor sharp banter, and high octane action as a not so perfect team is sent on a mission with stakes they can’t ignore—and secrets they definitely can’t outrun. Expect explosive set pieces, chaotic chemistry, and that signature MCU mix of adrenaline and heart. Thunderbolts trivia with awesome prizes starts at 6:00 and the movie will begin at 6:30 PM. .
Friday, September 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Tailgate on Greene Street!
Stop by our tailgate on your way to the shuttle for free food, games and fun! Sponsored by SAPE and Homecoming!
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
Career Champions Level 2: Experience Outcomes
Monday, September 8, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
The Career Champions program was created to educate and empower campus faculty and staff on best practices to have career conversations with students. Level 2 Provides engaging and enlightening information on how to engage students in conversations about experiential education opportunities that align with their Career goals.
The learning outcomes for Level 2 are as follows:
Gain knowledge around experiential education
, Identify different opportunities in the Career Center and beyond available for students to gain experience
, Identify ways to help students discover what opportunities they are interested in and know where to find them
, Gain knowledge in how to support students while they are involved in their experience to make it more impactful
, Articulate ways on how to encourage reflection during and after the experience
, Identify ways on how to handle concerns that can arise while a student is participating in an experiential education…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
University Ambassador Recruitment Tabling Event
Join Us for the Fall University Ambassadors Tabling Event!
Get to know the friendly faces behind the University Ambassadors program! This fall, our Ambassadors will be hosting a series of tabling events across campus to connect with current students as we recruit for our 2025 Cohort! Whether you're curious about campus tours, student involvement, or just want to meet some enthusiastic Gamecocks, stop by our table to say hello and learn how you can help guide future Gamecocks home.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
Blackboard Ultra Gradebook: A Deeper Look
Monday, September 8, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,
This workshop is designed for Blackboard users who are familiar with the new Ultra Course View but want a more intensive look at the UCV Gradebook. In this 60-minute session, a consultant from eLearning Services will share best practices and tips & tricks for setting up a Gradebook that works for you, present a live demonstration, and answer questions.
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, September 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to Git and GitHub
Git is a free version control system that programmers and developers use to track and share code. GitHub is a free website that simplifies the findability, accessibility, and reusability of program code, in addition to providing a web browser interface to the version control commands. This workshop will take you from being a novice to being highly proficient at using Git and GitHub. You will learn how to collaborate on projects effectively with GitHub, build a solid foundation in Git, and master advanced version control skills. Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14882523.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
National Fellowships Fall Fair
Come one, come all to the Fall Fellowships Fair, hosted by the USC National Fellowships team! Students of all years and majors are welcome.
Step right up and meet USC students who have applied for and won national fellowships to make a difference in their communities, protect the environment, fund graduate studies and build global connections.
In addition to enjoying food, games and music, students will learn more about how they can get money to do cool things, like study abroad, research and language learning.
Admission Cost: n/a.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Monday, September 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
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, September 8, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Easing into AI: Exploring Blackboard's AI Tools on Your Terms
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? Join us for Easing into AI, a friendly, hands-on introduction to the AI-powered tools built right into Blackboard Ultra. In this session, we’ll explore how Blackboard’s AI Design Assistant and other smart features can help streamline your workflow—while keeping you in control.
We’ll cover how to use AI to generate test questions, rubrics, learning modules, discussion prompts, and more—all customizable to suit your teaching style and course goals. You’ll learn how Blackboard’s AI tools are designed with instructor agency, transparency, and security in mind: your content stays yours, and nothing is used to train external AI systems.
Whether you're AI-curious or already dabbling, this session will equip you with practical tips, reassuring guardrails, and a clear path forward. Come learn how AI can support your teaching—not take it over.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance… .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Easing into AI: Exploring Blackboard's AI Tools on Your Terms
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? Join us for Easing into AI, a friendly, hands-on introduction to the AI-powered tools built right into Blackboard Ultra. In this session, we’ll explore how Blackboard’s AI Design Assistant and other smart features can help streamline your workflow—while keeping you in control.
We’ll cover how to use AI to generate test questions, rubrics, learning modules, discussion prompts, and more—all customizable to suit your teaching style and course goals. You’ll learn how Blackboard’s AI tools are designed with instructor agency, transparency, and security in mind: your content stays yours, and nothing is used to train external AI systems.
Whether you're AI-curious or already dabbling, this session will equip you with practical tips, reassuring guardrails, and a clear path forward. Come learn how AI can support your teaching—not take it over.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Libraries, Course Materials, and You
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
In this introductory workshop, participants will learn how publishing models affect students’ abilities to access affordable course materials and how libraries can acquire learning resources for the classroom. Workshop facilitators will demonstrate how to use the library to provide affordable and equitable access to course materials through e-reserves, purchasing, video streaming, and open educational resources.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Teaching with the Library.
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.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Data Visualization - The Essentials - History, Concepts, and Principles
Most of us live in a visual world. As technologies have developed, more of our world has become more visual. This is no less true in our learning, teaching, and research world as it is in our personal living world. Data visualization, the use of charts, graphs, plots, maps, etc. to explain and explore data, has now become an essential literacy as well as an expected application skill in growing areas of academia and work. This learning session provides a foundation for developing a fundamental understanding of data visualization. We will discuss five essentials:
What data visualization is and why it's important
, Where data visualization came from and how continues to evolve
, Some of the science explaining why and how data visualization works
, Foundational principles that help to define effective and ineffective data visualizations
, Crucial ethical and accessibility issues related to data visualization use
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Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14763503.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
See event description for more details.
University Ambassador Recruitment Tabling Event
Join Us for the Fall University Ambassadors Tabling Event!
Get to know the friendly faces behind the University Ambassadors program! This fall, our Ambassadors will be hosting a series of tabling events across campus to connect with current students as we recruit for our 2025 Cohort! Whether you're curious about campus tours, student involvement, or just want to meet some enthusiastic Gamecocks, stop by our table to say hello and learn how you can help guide future Gamecocks home.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
USC Health Professions Career & Internship Fair
Health Professions Career & Internship Fair,
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Carolina Coliseum-701 Assembly Street, Columbia SC 29201; Fair held on the Concourse level, entry through doors closest to the Darla Moore School of Business. This is an in-person event.
The USC Career Center and the College of Nursing invite you to the Fall 2025 Health Professions Fair!
Recruiters attending this event traditionally are recruiting for positions within Hospitals, Fitness Centers, Medical Offices, Pharmaceutical Companies/Distributors/Manufacturers, Medical Device and Supply Manufacturers, Medical Research Facilities, Community Mental Health Centers, Hospice Facilities, Long-Term Care Facilities, School Districts, Healthcare Consulting Firms, Corporate Wellness Offices, and more!
Considering a health-related graduate program? Graduate programs for medicine, public health, nursing and other areas may also be in attendance.
Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Responsible Generative Artificial Intelligence: Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of our world. However, it's crucial to understand that AI complements human innovation and creativity rather than replacing it. In this webinar, we'll explore how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) can empower learners and educators alike, fostering responsible and innovative use across disciplines.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Define Generative AI and explain how Generative AI works.
, Recognize the level of familiarity high school students have with using Generative AI.
, Develop a lesson plan with Generative AI elements for student use.
, Create clear expectations of Generative AI use in your classroom.
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This is a required session for the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence digital badge.
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, September 9, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
SophoMORE September- Money Smarts For Your SophoMORE Year
Living off campus this semester? Join in for this helpful workshop about how to budget and make money smart decisions in this new environment. Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience Office. This is an online workshop, please RSVP to get the meeting link go.sc.edu/sophsept,
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Interrupting Bias in the Classroom
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM,
Bias can surface in a classroom through a quick comment, an assignment example, or even an unintended tone. This interactive session moves beyond abstract cultural awareness into the practical work of recognizing and interrupting bias as it unfolds. We will begin with a short, guided reflection that helps each of us notice how personal cultural lenses may shape our teaching choices. Next, we examine research-based classroom vignettes where bias shows up in discussion, group work, and feedback. Together, we will practice two evidence-informed response moves:
Call in: inviting a student or colleague into a private, reflective dialogue
, Call out: naming an exclusionary remark or action publicly while maintaining a climate of respect
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We will wrap up by creating concise bias interruption guidelines and restorative prompts that can be woven into syllabi or lesson plans to rebuild trust and reaffirm shared expectations.
This is an elective session…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
See event description for more details.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Thesis and Dissertation Workshop (In Person)
This semester, graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. Register today for an in-person workshop in which you will learn the required policies and procedures relating to your thesis or dissertation. This workshop will also discuss the upcoming federal requirements for digital accessibility and how they pertain to your thesis or dissertation.
Register HERE for a workshop.
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Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Close Hipp 584.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
University Ambassador Recruitment
Join Us for the Fall University Ambassadors Tabling Event!
Get to know the friendly faces behind the University Ambassadors program! This fall, our Ambassadors will be hosting a series of tabling events across campus to connect with current students as we recruit for our 2025 Cohort! Whether you're curious about campus tours, student involvement, or just want to meet some enthusiastic Gamecocks, stop by our table to say hello and learn how you can help guide future Gamecocks home.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
Silent Book Club at Thomas Cooper Library
Love reading and talking about books? Come join us! Select a book from our browsing collection or bring your own. We'll read in silence, then end with optional discussion time. Like the book you started? Check it out and take it with you!
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, you’ll learn the possibilities when you decide to share your research online. We will discuss possible web hosting options and tools that can help bring your research to life on the web. Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14857335.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Katie's Cooking Class
Healthy Carolina Cooking Classes provide a hands-on culinary experience led by a registered dietitian, where you'll prepare and enjoy balanced meals while learning practical cooking skills and nutrition tips.
This fun and interactive class emphasizes food safety, affordable meal planning and MyPlate guidelines to help you cook confidently on your own. Classes are typically Wednesday evenings from 5-7 p.m. hold a maximum of 20 students, are in the Center for Health and Well-Being room 219, and are always free!
Sign up in advance is required, please check our website (https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/student-health-well-being/wellness/services/) for more information and links to sign-up".
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Demonstration Kitchen - Center for Health and Well-Being 219.
SophoMORE September- Second Year Success Workshop #2
Want to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump? We've got the plan for that! Join us for this entertaining workshop about steps you can take to thrive in your second year at Carolina! You'll walk away with your own personal sophomore action plan! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP to get the meeting link at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Fall Literary Festival 2025 with C.M. Kushins
Great writers, readers and friends will gather for two author visits in September for the University of South Carolina Fall Literary Festival.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - C.M. Kushins,
Reading/discussion, Q&A, book signing,
C. M. Kushins has been a freelance journalist for over twenty years. His work has appeared in High Times and The Daily Beast, among others. He is the author of the acclaimed biographies Nothing's Bad Luck: The Lives of Warren Zevon, Beast: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin, and, most recently, Cooler Than Cool: The Life and Work of Elmore Leonard.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Hollings Special Collections Library Program Room.
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, September 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, you’ll learn the possibilities when you decide to share your research online. We will discuss possible web hosting options and tools that can help bring your research to life on the web. Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14857350.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Partnering with South Caroliniana Library to Improve Student's Primary Source Literacy
Join instruction and outreach librarian Brittany Champion, MLS, for "Partnering with South Caroliniana Library to Improve Students' Primary Source Literacy." Learn how Brittany uses the varied historical and contemporary collections of South Carolina through library instruction to improve student's primary source literacy. This session is ideal for faculty across all disciplines who want to explore how to broaden their student's self-efficacy in research by fostering the use of primary and secondary resources and strengthening connection with library professionals.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Partnering with South Caroliniana Library to Improve Students' Primary Source Literacy
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
Learn how Brittany N. Champion, MLS, uses the varied historical and contemporary collections of South Carolina through library instruction to improve students’ primary source literacy. This session is ideal for faculty across all disciplines who want to explore how to broaden their students’ self-efficacy in research, resulting in stronger written assignments, fostering the use of primary and secondary sources, and strengthening connections with library professionals.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching with the Library.
South Caroliniana Library, Kendall Room,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
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, September 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
University Ambassador Recruitment
Join Us for the Fall University Ambassadors Tabling Event!
Get to know the friendly faces behind the University Ambassadors program! This fall, our Ambassadors will be hosting a series of tabling events across campus to connect with current students as we recruit for our 2025 Cohort! Whether you're curious about campus tours, student involvement, or just want to meet some enthusiastic Gamecocks, stop by our table to say hello and learn how you can help guide future Gamecocks home.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
Data Visualization - The Essentials - Application Principles and Processes
Data visualization literacy is already an essential knowledge requirement for our academic environment as well as generally. Data visualization application knowledge and skills are becoming increasingly valuable and even required in more and more of the academic and work world. To create and use data visualizations in our academic and work worlds we first must answer a couple of questions. We then need some basic understanding of how the predominant data visualization tools function. In this learning session we will consider and discuss five essentials for applying data visualization:
How do we determine the appropriate data visualization type(s) to use?
, How do we decide which data visualization tool or product to use?
, How do the three predominant data visualization tools (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau) compare in terms of usage?
, Why, when, and how might we use programming languages such as R and Python for creating data visualizations?
, How might we use tools such as ArcGIS and…
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Role-playing: Easy Exercises for Critical Thinking, Engagement, and Empathy
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
Engaging students with case studies, debates, and role-playing exercises doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, or require a detailed script. This webinar focuses on the why and how of incorporating small-scale role-playing in your course, whether online or face-to-face. For use across disciplines, exercise ideas will range from five minute to two sessions and are geared to help students gain a sense of empathy toward subject matter while promoting critical thinking.
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, September 11, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Par Tee
Tee Time After Dark,
September 11, 2025
, Par Tee Golf Center, West Columbia, SC
, 7PM – 10PM
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Join us for a fun-filled night at Par Tee! Whether you're showing off your short game or just vibing with friends, this event promises great photo ops, music, and laid-back fun. All equipment is provided — just bring your game face and your CarolinaCard!
Sign up required.
, Shuttles starting at 6:30PM from the Horseshoe.
, Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
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Darla Moore School of Business Information Session Family Weekend 2025
Darla Moore School of Business Family Weekend 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Room 101, Moore School, Register to attend,
You are invited to join the dean and staff leaders for an information and Q&A session: Programs, Student Services, Internships and Employment Outcomes. Your student is also welcome to attend! When registering select "Student Registration."
USC Family Weekend registration is NOT required to attend this event.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Live Outside: She Returns from War
Join us for the 2025 season of Koger Center Presents Live Outside! Now on Friday evenings at 5 p.m. we’ve got a great lineup of free entertainment to kick off your weekend on the Plaza Stage at the Koger Center.
Hailing from the historically rich city of Charleston, South Carolina, She Returns from War is defining what it means to not only live in the modern south, but to be a trans woman and artist within this landscape.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Robert P. George and Cornel West in Conversation on Higher Education & Civil Discourse
Cornel West and Robert P. George present this conversation demonstrating how courageous, civil discourse can lead to solutions to America's most divisive problems. In addition their academic accomplishments, these scholars are well known for their friendship and collaboration, even in areas in which they disagree. They are the authors of Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division, which models intellectual engagement and constructive disagreement.
Reserve your seat here.
This event is sponsored by the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
First-Gen Family Weekend Brunch
Join the First-Gen Center & the Living and Learning Community for a free family weekend brunch.
Scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, fruit, coffee, juice and water provided. Bring your appetite!
Location: First-Gen Center located in Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton Street).
Open to all first-gen students, their families and supporters.
Reservation required (RSVP). Students RSVP via Garnet Gate and include the number of guests you will bring with you.
Admission Cost: Free.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Tailgate on Greene Street!
Stop by our tailgate on your way to the shuttle for free food, games and fun! Sponsored by SAPE and Homecoming!
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
Freeman Sundays @ 3 Concert
The USC School of Music’s renowned music faculty performs fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonic masterpieces alongside brand new works. The season opens with the world premiere of two new commissioned chamber works for flute and bassoon featuring Jennifer Parker-Harley and Michael Harley, along with pianist Phillip Bush and members of the string faculty. Commissioned with the help of both an Excel Grant and a consortium of players, the pieces include Studies on Rage for Each Day of the Week for flute, bassoon and piano by Mary Kouyoumdjian and Inscriptions, a work for flute, bassoon and string quartet, by Stephen Jaffe.
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, September 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
University Ambassador Recruitment
Join Us for the Fall University Ambassadors Tabling Event!
Get to know the friendly faces behind the University Ambassadors program! This fall, our Ambassadors will be hosting a series of tabling events across campus to connect with current students as we recruit for our 2025 Cohort! Whether you're curious about campus tours, student involvement, or just want to meet some enthusiastic Gamecocks, stop by our table to say hello and learn how you can help guide future Gamecocks home.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Generative AI - The Essentials - GenAI is Different!
Although it has only been three years since the introduction of ChatGPT, most of us have heard more than a little about artificial intelligence (AI) and more specifically generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). It seems everything in our current world has some connection to AI and/or GenAI. At the same time, there is still a great deal of misunderstanding about GenAI; what it is, how it works, if we should use it, how we can use it effectively, etc. This session will discuss five essentials regarding GenAI:
GenAI is fundamentally different than traditional information and information search systems with which we are familiar
, Our interactions with GenAI need to be different than our interactions with traditional information systems in order to be effective
, Our uses and expectations of GenAI systems and tools need to be different than how we have used and what we have expected from our traditional systems
, We are still in the early stages of development, evolution, application, and adoption of…
Monday, September 15, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
Copyright in the Classroom
Monday, September 15, 2025, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM,
You'll feel more comfortable in the classroom when you understand how copyright applies to course materials. Come explore how to use freely available, licensed, and copyrighted materials in instruction and on Blackboard. We’ll discuss the practical applications of fair use and other exceptions and limitations. Finally, we’ll examine how the library can assist you with posting materials for your class.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching with the Library.
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, September 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM.
See event description for more details.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
SophoMORE September: Thriving Off Campus Workshop
Living off campus? Concerned about how to manage the commute, stay safe, get along with your neighbors and more? Hear from staff and upperclassmen on how to thrive while living off campus! Hosted by the Carolina Experience and the Leadership and Service Center. RSVP to reserve your spot!
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board 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, September 15, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Providing Effective Grading Feedback Using Blackboard Annotate
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
Blackboard’s inline grading feature just got a lot easier to use. New Box View has been replaced with Blackboard Annotate. When you go to grade an assignment or a discussion forum, you will see the new Blackboard Annotate feature. You will be able to draw comments, make edit marks, type comments and more with this new feature. Participants will learn about the many new options to provide meaningful feedback to your students.
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, September 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
SophoMORE September - Mug Painting Party
Bring your artistic skills and decorate a coffee mug and chat with other sophomore students. Mug is yours to keep, good artistic skills not required. Hosted by the Carolina Experience team as part of SophoMORE September. Open to ALL USC students. Get more information at go.sc.edu/sophomoresuccess.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side.
Entering Mentoring: Aligning Expectations
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
A key aspect of the mentor-mentee relationship is establishing a shared understanding of its objectives. When challenges occur, they often stem from misunderstandings regarding these expectations. Furthermore, as the mentee develops, the dynamics and expectations of the relationship may shift, highlighting the need for regular communication and adjustments from both mentors and mentees to ensure successful mentorship.
This is an elective session for the Entering Mentoring certificate of completion.
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.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, you’ll learn the possibilities when you decide to share your research online. We will discuss possible web hosting options and tools that can help bring your research to life on the web.
Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14857370.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Thesis and Dissertation Workshop (In Person)
This semester, graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. Register today for an in-person workshop in which you will learn the required policies and procedures relating to your thesis or dissertation. This workshop will also discuss the upcoming federal requirements for digital accessibility and how they pertain to your thesis or dissertation.
Register HERE for a workshop.
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Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Close Hipp 584.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
SophoMORE September: Time Management Workshop
There are 168 hours in a week and so much to do! Sophomore year gets really busy with more course work, involvement on campus and more. It can be hard to keep it all straight. Join us for this practical workshop on how to balance it all. Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience Office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Blackboard Ultra Gradebook: A Deeper Look
Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
This workshop is designed for Blackboard users who are familiar with the new Ultra Course View but want a more intensive look at the UCV Gradebook. In this 60-minute session, a consultant from eLearning Services will share best practices and tips & tricks for setting up a Gradebook that works for you, present a live demonstration, and answer questions.
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, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
State of the University
President Michael Amiridis will reflect on the achievements of this past year and look to the future with his State of the University address on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10 am in the Russell House Ballroom.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
USC STEM Career & Internship Fair (Day 1)
STEM Career & Internship Fair,
Day 1: Wednesday, September 17, 2025: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Day 2: Thursday, September 18, 2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Carolina Coliseum-701 Assembly Street, Columbia SC 29201; Fair held on the Concourse level, entry through doors closest to the Darla Moore School of Business. This is an in-person event.
The USC Career Center invites you to the Fall 2025 STEM Career & Internship Fair!
Recruiters from a broad range of industries related to the sciences, technology and computing, engineering, mathematics and data analysis will attend this event to showcase their full-time and/or internship opportunities. Recruiters for STEM-related graduate/professional programs may also be in attendance.
Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only.
Dress: Business/Professional Attire. Please visit the Gamecock CommUnity Shop where you can check out…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Generative AI - The Essentials - Conversations with GenAI
While we don't want to anthropomorphize GenAI any more than it already is, there is something to be said for communicating with GenAI tools in a more human conversational manner. After all, conversational AI is a key component in most GenAI tools and the way they are designed to work is based on machine learning and machine communication being more like how we believe humans learn and communicate. Just as there are skills and techniques one can learn to communicate more effectively with our fellow humans, there are also skills and techniques one can learn and apply to communicating and conversing with GenAI tools. The popular technical term for this is prompt engineering. During this session we will consider five essentials related to communicating effectively with GenAI tools:
GenAI tools are designed to use conversational AI to both understand our inquiries and respond in an understandable manner
, There is both a skill and an art to effectively communicating with GenAI tools
, GenAI tools are…
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Universal Design for Learning CoP
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
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.
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.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Katie's Cooking Class
Healthy Carolina Cooking Classes provide a hands-on culinary experience led by a registered dietitian, where you'll prepare and enjoy balanced meals while learning practical cooking skills and nutrition tips.
This fun and interactive class emphasizes food safety, affordable meal planning and MyPlate guidelines to help you cook confidently on your own. Classes are typically Wednesday evenings from 5-7 p.m. hold a maximum of 20 students, are in the Center for Health and Well-Being room 219, and are always free!
Sign up in advance is required, please check our website (https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/student-health-well-being/wellness/services/) for more information and links to sign-up".
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Demonstration Kitchen - Center for Health and Well-Being 219.
Constitution Day ft. John Witte, Jr.
John Witte Jr. the Woodruff Professor of Law at Emory University, will present a lecture titled "Back to the Sources? What’s Clear and Not So Clear About the Original Intent of the First Amendment."
The following day, he will speak about recent Supreme Court decisions and their implications for religious liberty. Witte is the faculty director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory and a leading specialist in legal history, human rights, religious freedom, marriage and family law and law and religion. This event is sponsored by The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse.
Doors will open at 5:30 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,
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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 event will be video recorded. By…
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
1st and 2nd Year Opportunities Info Session
First- and second-year students of all majors can apply for fellowship opportunities in the US and abroad. Come learn how you can get paid to participate in cultural programs, research opportunities, intensive language learning, leadership development and more.
<a href="https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/YndN8p3sQGe6q1S8K2DT6A">Zoom. Registration required.</a>.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
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, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Recovery Ally Workshop for Students
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.
Admission Cost: N/A.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Meeting Room - Center for Health and Well-Being 217.
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, September 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
USC STEM Career & Internship Fair (Day 2)
STEM Career & Internship Fair,
Day 1: Wednesday, September 17, 2025: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Day 2: Thursday, September 18, 2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Carolina Coliseum-701 Assembly Street, Columbia SC 29201; Fair held on the Concourse level, entry through doors closest to the Darla Moore School of Business. This is an in-person event.
The USC Career Center invites you to the Fall 2025 STEM Career & Internship Fair!
Recruiters from a broad range of industries related to the sciences, technology and computing, engineering, mathematics and data analysis will attend this event to showcase their full-time and/or internship opportunities. Recruiters for STEM-related graduate/professional programs may also be in attendance.
Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only.
Dress: Business/Professional Attire. Please visit the Gamecock CommUnity Shop where you can check out…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to Monograph Publishing
This multi-disciplinary workshop will provide an overview of standard publishing processes with a focus on best practices for graduate students who are considering the publication of a first scholarly monograph. The publishing process will be broken down into parts and guidance will be offered to increase chances of success at each stage. Common misconceptions will be addressed, and routine faux pas will be highlighted so as give advantage to SHARPGrads in the academic literary marketplace. Handouts/take-away files will be distributed.
Michael J. McGandy is director of University of South Carolina Press. Prior to arriving at USC, he worked at Cornell University Press, where he was Senior Editor and Editorial Director of the Three Hills imprint. He has also worked in commercial publishing at Macmillan Library Reference/Gale Group, Rowman & Littlefield Publishing, and W. W. Norton & Company.
Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14764274.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
Roll for Initiative: Active Role-playing Games for the Face-to-Face Classroom
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
Ready to try something more active, relevant, and immersive for students than case studies or discussions? Want to take engagement to the next level? Maybe you're a multi-classing Wizard? This in-person workshop will discuss how several popular table-top RPGs (role-playing games) can be adapted for the university classroom and deepen the students' experience of your topic. Come prepared to test out a few and see how role immersion sparks learning and fun. Dice will be provided because that is how CTE rolls!
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; there is no virtual attendance option.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Capstone Scholars: Study Abroad Next Steps Workshop
Admission Cost: N/A.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Third Thursday Art Night: Jeff Amberg
As a member of the Vista Guild, the Koger Center for the Arts partnered with The Jasper Project to open The Nook, a new rotating art space, in celebration of Third Thursday Art Night. This month’s featured artist is Jeff Amberg.
Artist Bio:
I began this journey at age 12 with my first camera. At 19 the inspiration to concentrate on photographing people in candid situations became a life-long goal. At 29 my first job was at a small coastal resort town newspaper, The Island Packet in Hilton Head, South Carolina. There were influential people from many walks of life, there was sports, nature and wildlife, and most of all the freedom to roam and seek photographs of the indigenous people, their art and lifestyle, all contrasted by the expanding commercial growth and development of the island. My photography was awarded both state-wide and regionally during my years as a Photojournalist. In 1990 I decided to go out on my own, and during the following 29 years, skills were polished as I concentrated on the…
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
University of South Carolina's Fall Literary Festival with Kaveh Akbar
Great writers, readers and friends will gather for two author visits in September for the University of South Carolina Fall Literary Festival.
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Kaveh Akbar,
Reading/discussion, Q&A, book signing,
Kaveh Akbar is the New York Times bestselling author of the novel Martyr!—a finalist for the National Book Award and one of the New York Times Ten Best Books of the Year—and two books of poetry: Pilgrim Bell and Calling a Wolf a Wolf. He is also editor of The Penguin Book of Spiritual Verse: 110 Poets on the Divine and, with Paige Lewis, co-editor of Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance. His writing appears in the New Yorker, the New York Times, Paris Review, New Republic, GQ, The Atlantic, Best American Poetry, Best American Sportswriting, and elsewhere. Since 2020, he has served as poetry editor for The Nation. Born in Tehran, Iran, he is the Roy J. Carver Professor of English at the University of Iowa. His work has been translated into over thirty languages.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Hollings Special Collections Library Program Room.
How Do I Integrate AI Tools Into My Teaching?
Friday, September 19, 2025, 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM,
This session will cover the use of AI tools in teaching college-level courses. The session aims to provide an overview of integrating AI to enhance educational experiences. Topics include AI-generated presentations, in-class activities using ChatGPT and other AI tools, advanced search and summarization tools, and creative branding exercises with AI. This session is intended for educators interested in applying AI technology to improve teaching methodologies.
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.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
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 online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14773511.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
Where is the Boundary? Interacting with Students Appropriately and Professionally
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM,
A common concern of many new instructors and teaching assistants regards the level of appropriate interaction that is considered acceptable with respect to the instructor-student relationship (“boundary dilemmas” Aultman et al. 2009). Boundary dilemmas can arise in aspects of communication, power dynamics, physical contact, relationships, and others. How can these dilemmas arise, and what can you do to prevent or alleviate the situation? How do you maintain a professional boundary while still being viewed by your students as helpful and accessible? What is considered an inappropriate interaction? These questions and more will be discussed in this scenario-based workshop, in which participants will review situations and then discuss the appropriate professional responses to these scenarios.
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.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Cockbuster Movie
Ready your pickaxes and gear up for an epic adventure as we screen The Minecraft Movie, a thrilling dive into one of the most beloved virtual worlds of all time. Explore alongside a brave teenage girl and her group of misfits as they set out to save their pixelated world from the destructive forces of the Ender Dragon. The night will begin with Minecraft-themed trivia at 6:00 PM, where you can display your crafting knowledge for a fun prize! The show will begin at 6:30 PM, and popcorn will be provided so gather your friends and prepare yourself for a night full of thrilling adventure. .
Friday, September 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
International Opportunities Info Session
At this info session, we’ll explore scholarships and paid programs that will help you participate in a study abroad program, learn a critical language, teach English or practice a creative art abroad, conduct research, pursue graduate study and more.
<a href="https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/YndN8p3sQGe6q1S8K2DT6A">Zoom. Registration required.</a>.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Southern Exposure: Splinter Reeds
ne of the world's leading reed quintets makes its South Carolina debut. Splinter Reeds is "a group who combine exceptional virtuosity with an adventurous spirit, and a collective approach grounded in shared perceptiveness.” (The Wire Magazine, 2024).
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, September 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Imagine Carolina
Imagine Carolina Presidential Retreat
All students are encouraged to attend this year's retreat Sunday, Sept. 21 at Gateway 737. During this day-long event, you can share your experiences and your views on what you would do to improve the university.
Breakfast, lunch and special Imagine Carolina swag will be provided. Spots are limited.
Don't miss the chance to connect, collaborate and create the Carolina you imagine. Your voice matters.
9:30 AM until 4:00 PM, Idea Center at Gateway 737, 737 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC 29201,
REGISTER NOW.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
Wind Ensemble: Rites and Renewal
Morihiko Nakahara, conductor,
Benjamin Pouncey, guest conductor,
The USC Wind Ensemble opens its season under the baton of internationally acclaimed conductor and Music Director of the South Carolina Philharmonic Morihiko Nakahara. Maestro Nakahara leads the ensemble in a diverse and thrilling program that concludes with Karel Husa’s powerful Music for Prague 1968, which memorializes the Soviet invasion of the Czech city. Doctoral conducting student Benjamin Pouncey will lead the ensemble in Re(new)al by Viet Cuong, a concerto for percussion quartet featuring USC School of Music students.
Program:
Schoenberg, Cool Cat, Miyoshi, Secret Rites, Cuong, Re(new)al, Higdon, Mysterium, Husa, Music for Prague 1968.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Entrepreneurship Internship Fair
This fair gives an opportunity for students to connect directly with local entrepreneurs and small business owners who are offering real-world internship for the fall and spring semesters. Whether you’re looking to gain hands-on experience, grow your network, or explore a career in startups and small business, this event is your gateway. Come prepared to engage, learn, and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey!
Admission Cost: None.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Strategies to Teach Toward Greater Equity
Monday, September 22, 2025, 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM,
How do we view our students? How can you harness their strengths and abilities to succeed? In this session, we will recognize how the lenses that we view students through form a hidden curriculum of expectations and how we can shift to leveraging the strengths of all students. We will apply strategies for creating more equitable teaching to enhance our teaching practices and empower students.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence.
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, September 22, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Japan Maymester Information Session
Admission Cost: N/A.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
First-Gen Networking Event
Join the First-Gen Center for a fun evening of networking! Meet faculty and graduate students from your department.
Open to the following majors:
College of Education (all majors)
, College of Social Work (all majors)
, School of Music (all majors)
, College of Arts & Sciences: Majors include Theatre, Women & Gender Studies, Psychology & Sociology
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Location: Capstone Campus Room,
Students RSVP via Garnet Gate.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus 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, September 22, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Recovery Ally
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
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.
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.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Mutual Expectations Discussion: Why Beyond the Classroom Experiences at USC Matter
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM,
Join us for a Mutual Expectations Discussion on exploring the topic “Experiential Learning at Carolina” in our September session. This discussion will explore what participants think about how to intentionally find the bridge between academic studies and activities beyond the classroom. What exactly is experiential learning and what can it look like for you? How can a faculty member help you find these connections? Join this fun discussion with fellow students and faculty! Free lunch is provided and RSVP required! Sponsored by the Carolina Experience, the Center for Teaching Excellence, and the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations.
Russell House, Room 322, 1400 Greene Street,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, September 23, 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.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Gilman Scholarship Workshop
Learn how to apply for the Gilman Scholarship – which provides up to $5,000 for Pell Grant recipients to study abroad on credit-bearing programs of any length. Get your questions answered and get started on your application with the national fellowships team.
Event located at Ed Abroad in Close-Hipp 452.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Honduras Spring Break Info Session
Admission Cost: N/A.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
SophoMORE September: Second Year Success Workshop
Want to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump? We've got the plan for that!
Join us for this entertaining workshop about steps you can take to thrive in your second year at Carolina! You'll walk away with your own personal sophomore action plan! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office as part of SophoMORE September.
Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
SophoMORE September: Millionaire Mindset Game Night
A gamified way to learn about finances post-graduation with real life situations. You will play as a character with an assigned salary, job, and responsibilities on a gameboard similar to Monopoly and Life. Join us for the fun and win prizes! Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience office. A part of SophoMORE September but open to ALL students at USC. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
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, September 24, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, you’ll learn the possibilities when you decide to share your research online. We will discuss possible web hosting options and tools that can help bring your research to life on the web.
Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14857375.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM.
See event description for more details.
Resilience in the Classroom
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM,
The Resilience in the Classroom training is a 50-minute training that focuses on three major components of resilience:
Self-compassion
, Dealing with failure, and coping skills, and
, How to incorporate these components into the classroom.
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Resilience is associated with academic success and psychological well-being. This session will help instructors identify how they can strengthen students' resilience and help them adapt to change and hardships by integrating these core competencies into their curriculum.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and Well-being Competency.
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, September 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM.
See event description for more details.
SophoMORE September Tie Dye Party
Bring your own t-shirt or grab one of the 200 FREE sophomore shirts available and learn to tie-dye while hanging out with other sophomore students. Tie-Dye is from 12-4 or until we run out of shirts and dye. Hosted by the Carolina Experience team as part of SophoMORE Sept.. Open to ALL USC students.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side.
Try the Tools: Visual AI and Image Creation
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM,
Want to try new tech but just don't have the time to research the latest tools? This session is all about Visual AI. From creating great prompts to thinking about copyright, this will be an informative session. Come out of curiosity and leave with new ideas and lesson plan ideas for adding innovation to your course. Have a special request? Email Kristin Harrell for more information: kharrell@sc.edu. We're excited to help!
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, log-in at Try the Tools: Visual AI and Image Creation. (Zoom Session).
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Katie's Cooking Class
Healthy Carolina Cooking Classes provide a hands-on culinary experience led by a registered dietitian, where you'll prepare and enjoy balanced meals while learning practical cooking skills and nutrition tips.
This fun and interactive class emphasizes food safety, affordable meal planning and MyPlate guidelines to help you cook confidently on your own. Classes are typically Wednesday evenings from 5-7 p.m. hold a maximum of 20 students, are in the Center for Health and Well-Being room 219, and are always free!
Sign up in advance is required, please check our website (https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/student-health-well-being/wellness/services/) for more information and links to sign-up".
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Demonstration Kitchen - Center for Health and Well-Being 219.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
STEM Opportunities Info Session
STEM majors of all years can learn how to get funding to support research on campus, around the country and internationally through national fellowships.
Zoom. Registration required.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
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, September 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
The Side Deck Gaming Cafe Table
, The Side Deck Gaming Cafe We buy and sell Yugioh, Pokemon, and Magic trading cards, playmats, and gaming accessories, in our unique Gaming Cafe.
5060 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072
info@thesidedeck.com, 803-520-7414 Join us at The Russell House Today.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Zoom With Your Students!
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM,
This comprehensive training session is designed to help educators effectively use Zoom and Blackboard together to enhance their online teaching experience. Whether you are new to Zoom or looking to optimize your use of these tools, this training covers everything you need to know. Participants will learn how to set up and use Zoom and its features right from their Blackboard course; how to schedule and manage Zoom meetings; how to manage recordings after your Zoom sessions, and more!
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, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to Integrative and Experiential Learning
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:40 AM - 12:55 PM,
During their time at USC, our undergraduate students enroll in courses, participate in cocurricular engagements, hold down jobs while preparing themselves for their future careers, engage with the community, and manage their own personal challenges (AAC&U/Carnegie Foundation, 2004), but how do they make sense of these varied experiences and realize how they all interconnect? Integrative learning provides students with strategies to make connections between these within and beyond the classroom activities to help them apply their skills to new and complex problems and challenges. This presentation explores teaching strategies and philosophies that encourage students to engage in activities beyond the classroom and then have students relate those experiences to their courses and curriculum. We will review current research and practices on integrative and experiential learning and how the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning supports IL and EL,…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Introduction to Python Using Anaconda
This workshop will introduce users to the Python programming language. Python is an easy-to-learn, extensible, high-level programming language which has the simplicity and readability of its code as its core design principles. As a result, Python is one of the most widely used programming languages for scientific data processing and many other applications. Python libraries and applications are available for a wide range of applications, including natural language processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning.
Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14882593.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
See event description for more details.
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 online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14830819.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
See event description for more details.
Generative AI (GenAI) CoP: Generative AI in Higher Education
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM,
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.
This is an virtual only meeting; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the meeting, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
SophoMORE September: Exploring Graduation with Leadership Distinction Workshop
Sophomore year is the perfect time to connect with opportunities related to your academic, personal and professional goals. Engaging in meaningful experiences can help you earn Graduation with Leadership Distinction.
Join the CIEL team to learn more about exploring opportunities, pursuing GLD and making the most of your sophomore year and beyond!
Hosted by the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students.
Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Thursday After Dark Summer Doodles
Summer Doodles: Painting ClassUnleash your creativity at this step-by-step painting class led by local artist Summer Doodles! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, this relaxing and fun session is for everyone. All supplies are provided—just bring yourself and your friends!
Come create something beautiful and take home your very own masterpiece!
Capstone 1017:00–10:00 PM.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Florence Price & Dvorák
USC Symphony Orchestra with Scott Weiss, Music Director and Conductor, presents “Florence Price & Dvorák,” featuring violinist Melissa White. The program includes Florence Price’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Dvorák - Symphony No. 8.
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.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Applying the Principles of Active Learning to Your Course
Friday, September 26, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM,
Active learning is a student-centered approach in which pre-planned activities are used to engage the student as an active participant in their learning. Techniques such as think-pair-share, one-minute paper, concept mapping, and others have been shown to improve student learning, retention of material, and enhance student engagement and success (Freeman et al 2014, Eddy & Hogan 2017). However, active learning strategies can be difficult for instructors to implement because they require preparation and skills in guiding and moderating the activity. This workshop examines the three key student learning benchmarks integrated into active learning techniques and outlines the planning system necessary to incorporate such activities. Numerous examples from the facilitator’s own teaching will be provided to illustrate these, and attendees will participate in several active learning techniques applicable to a wide range of classroom settings. You will learn helpful…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Thesis and Dissertation Workshop (In Person)
This semester, graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. Register today for an in-person workshop in which you will learn the required policies and procedures relating to your thesis or dissertation. This workshop will also discuss the upcoming federal requirements for digital accessibility and how they pertain to your thesis or dissertation.
Register HERE for a workshop.
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Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Close Hipp 584.
National Fellowships: Not Just Oktoberfest
There’s more to Germany than pretzels and lederhosen – much more! Learn how you can apply for funding to do cutting-edge STEM research, get a graduate degree from top universities, intern with the German Parliament and more. German language proficiency is not required for many of these awards.
Join National Fellowships for snacks on the Horseshoe (yes, including pretzels!) to explore how you can pursue your goals in Germany. Rain location Harper 320.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Harper Elliott 320, See event description for more details.
The Seeing Place
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September 26 - October 5, 2025, The Seeing Place, by Lauren Wilson, Directed by Marybeth Gorman Craig and Lauren Wilson, Longstreet Theatre
This new play by USC Theatre Assistant Professor Lauren Wilson is a ghost story inspired by the “haunted" reputation of our most notable performance venue. In the face of budget cuts and theatre closures, directing student Sam and her cast sneak into a long-abandoned Longstreet Theatre to stage a renegade production of Hamlet. The play imagines Longstreet, an 1855 building once used as Civil War hospital and morgue, in an advanced state of disrepair, having been closed for a decade for safety reasons. Undaunted by the theater’s flickering lights and creeping mold, the director and her cast throw themselves into the project – that is, until spirits of the building’s past begin to stir. By turns funny, frightening, and poignant, The Seeing Place is a theatrical homage to the theatre and its artists, who carry compassion forward like a flickering spark through a…
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
The Seeing Place
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September 26 - October 5, 2025, The Seeing Place, by Lauren Wilson, Directed by Marybeth Gorman Craig and Lauren Wilson, Longstreet Theatre
This new play by USC Theatre Assistant Professor Lauren Wilson is a ghost story inspired by the “haunted" reputation of our most notable performance venue. In the face of budget cuts and theatre closures, directing student Sam and her cast sneak into a long-abandoned Longstreet Theatre to stage a renegade production of Hamlet. The play imagines Longstreet, an 1855 building once used as Civil War hospital and morgue, in an advanced state of disrepair, having been closed for a decade for safety reasons. Undaunted by the theater’s flickering lights and creeping mold, the director and her cast throw themselves into the project – that is, until spirits of the building’s past begin to stir. By turns funny, frightening, and poignant, The Seeing Place is a theatrical homage to the theatre and its artists, who carry compassion forward like a flickering spark through a…
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
The Seeing Place
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September 26 - October 5, 2025, The Seeing Place, by Lauren Wilson, Directed by Marybeth Gorman Craig and Lauren Wilson, Longstreet Theatre
This new play by USC Theatre Assistant Professor Lauren Wilson is a ghost story inspired by the “haunted" reputation of our most notable performance venue. In the face of budget cuts and theatre closures, directing student Sam and her cast sneak into a long-abandoned Longstreet Theatre to stage a renegade production of Hamlet. The play imagines Longstreet, an 1855 building once used as Civil War hospital and morgue, in an advanced state of disrepair, having been closed for a decade for safety reasons. Undaunted by the theater’s flickering lights and creeping mold, the director and her cast throw themselves into the project – that is, until spirits of the building’s past begin to stir. By turns funny, frightening, and poignant, The Seeing Place is a theatrical homage to the theatre and its artists, who carry compassion forward like a flickering spark through a…
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
RAIN DATE- Sophomore Crafts
Rain date for SophoMORE September- Mugs and Tie Dye.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side.
Capstone Scholars: Prague Maymester Info Session
The Capstone Scholars Program is leading two Maymester programs in 2026. We are hosting an information session for our Prague Maymester for students to learn more about the application process, timeline, and itinerary.
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
SophoMORE September: Stress Management Workshop
College is stressful– how do you manage your stress? Experts from the Mental Health Initiative team in Campus Wellness will guide us through the types of stress you can experience and new strategies on how to cope. This is an online workshop. Hosted by Healthy Campus Initiatives and the Carolina Experience office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP to get the meeting link at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Post Grad Opportunities Info Session
Trying to figure out options for after graduation? Join us for this info session covering fellowship options to pursue graduate study, research, language learning, time abroad, public service work, and much more. Whether you’re exploring options or already have a plan in mind, come learn about opportunities that can support your goals, and all the ways the national fellowships team can help!
<a href="https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q8RMTS5fTDWcJzlGoapE_Q">Zoom. Registration required.</a>.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! 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, September 29, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.