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Food Drive led by First-Gen Student Advisory Board
Join the First-Gen Student Advisory Board in collecting non-perishable food items for the Gamecock CommUnity Shop!
Donations boxes located in the following locations:
Maxcy College Lobby
, Russell House
, Thomas Cooper Library
, Coker Life Sciences Building
, Arnold School of Public Health
, Barnwell College
, Darla Moore School of Business.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Headshots on the Horseshoe
This is your chance to get a free, professional headshot — perfect for LinkedIn, Handshake, or your resume. ???? Don’t miss it!”
First-Gen students, faculty, and staff are invited to have a professional headshot taken as part of the First-Gen Celebration Week, compliments of USC's Central Communications and Marketing team.
Nov. 5
, 9 a.m. to noon
, USC Horseshoe
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Participants will receive a copy of their photo a few weeks after the event date. Need assistance with clothing for your headshot? Check out the Gamecock CommUNITY shop.
Registration required. ,
Registration Link,
Unable to make it for a headshot on Tuesday? Don't worry, the Career Center has you covered. Visit the Career Studio during office hours to take your own professional headshot.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Motivation Matters
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Do you have a desire to help your learners become more motivated to do well and persist through challenges? Join us to learn how to leverage motivation and emotion to create positive, engaging learning environments. You will analyze motivational theories and strategies to determine what might be able to best help your learners in your context.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Garnet Media Group Tabling with The Narrative
Narrative at Columbia is coming soon! Sign up for our VIP interest list today November 5th, and be the first to know about our availability Student Housing In Columbia SC — Apartments Near USC Offers a Balance Of Comfort & Accessibility. Now Leasing For Fall 2026 | Contact Us Today & Schedule A Tour. USC-off Campus Housing.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 6.
Stadium Suites - Tabling Showcase - with GMG #2
Looking for off-campus housing? Stadium Suites will have an info table on Davis Field NOVEMBER 5 from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new house !
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
Virtual Environments Community of Practice (VECoP)
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM,
This is an online only meeting; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the meeting, register here.
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.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Blackboard Ally: Making Digital Accessibility Simple
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2:30-3 p.m.
Blackboard’s Ally tool simplifies the process of identifying and resolving accessibility issues across a variety of file types. In this session, learn how to use Ally’s features to check accessibility, fix issues and improve your course materials.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Sustainability Swap
Do you have an item that you dont use anymore? Bring it to the sustainability swap! Drop it off at a designated table and pick up another item that is speaking to you!
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Trio Presents: Pathways to Grad School & Research
First-Gen students are invited to attend Trio Presents: Pathways to Graduate School and Research.
a collaborative event designed to help you explore academic and professional opportunities beyond your undergraduate degree. During this session, you’ll hear from graduate students, faculty, and staff who will share insights about:
The graduate school application process
, Finding and funding research opportunities
, Building relationships with mentors and faculty
, Navigating graduate life as a first-generation student
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November, 5th, 5:45pm, Booker T. Washington Auditorium, Free food included with registration, ,
Registration Link.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Summer Opportunities Info Session
Students of all majors and years can participate in hands-on summer experiences with national fellowships. Come learn how you can get paid to participate in cultural programs, research opportunities, leadership development and more.
<a href="https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/YO8u5fGDQK-hmJbVMQmjFg">Zoom. Registration required.</a>.
Wednesday, November 5, 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, November 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Food Drive led by First-Gen Student Advisory Board
Join the First-Gen Student Advisory Board in collecting non-perishable food items for the Gamecock CommUnity Shop!
Donations boxes located in the following locations:
Maxcy College Lobby
, Russell House
, Thomas Cooper Library
, Coker Life Sciences Building
, Arnold School of Public Health
, Barnwell College
, Darla Moore School of Business.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
McCausland ConnectED Symposium
The McCausland College of Arts & Sciences invites you to the 2025 McCausland ConnectED Symposium – a day focused on organizational culture, well-being and success. Spend the morning in dynamic conversations, then recharge in the afternoon with guided wellness experiences. Chair Massages are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration required.
McCausland ConnectED Symposium 2025, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, USC Conference Center, 1705 College Street, 8th Floor
For More Information - Click Here
RSVP Today.
Admission Cost: RSVP - Free Admission.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Tabling Showcase Yugo Columbia Lofts with GMG
Looking for off-campus housing? Yugo Columbia Lofts will have an information table on Davis Field on November6 from 11 am - 2 pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
The Radley Tabling Showcase with Garnet Media Group
The Radley will have an information table November 6th next to the Russell House !
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
V.R. Mindfulness Lab
Step into a new way to relax with our Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab. Using VR headsets, you’ll explore guided meditation, calming environments, and stress-relief apps designed to help you recharge your mind and body. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or already practice it, this immersive experience makes finding calm easier than ever. This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) Outreach and Engagement!
Come join us on...
Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 219!
Every other Thursday, 10am-12:30pm on Russell House Patio!
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Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio Space 03.
Dealing With the Unexpected: Classroom Disruptions
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Engaging in conflict is challenging whether you are an experienced instructor or new to your role. A common strategy is to ignore the behavior due to our own discomfort, concern over retaliation or fear that our intervention may cause more harm or disruption. We will identify what our fears are about classroom disruption and use case study examples to practice strategies to stretch participants' comfort zones. This workshop will also explore Gerald Amada's research from Coping with Misconduct in the College Classroom and provide participants with tangible strategies to prevent and respectfully address disruptive behavior.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Metacognition and Your Students
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:40 AM - 12:55 PM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Are your students sometimes mystified by their grades, or perhaps lacking motivation to take ownership of their learning? Have you ever wanted to help your students become more effective learners? Today’s students come to college with widely varying academic skills, unaware of the study skills needed to meet college-level expectations for learning. Metacognition is the practice of “thinking about thinking”: the awareness and ability of learners to identify their cognitive processes and make changes to their learning behaviors (Lovett, 2008). Promoting metacognition can increase students' understanding of how learning works, teaching students how to understand what caused their successes or failures and direct their own learning (Brownlee, Purdie, & Boulton-Lewis, 2001). This webinar will go beyond the basics of… .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Preparing for Undergraduate Research
Curious about research but not sure where to start? ???? Join us for the Getting Started with Research Workshop, presented by the Office of Undergraduate.
Thursday, November 6
, 12-1pm
, Maxcy (1332 Pendleton Street) Room 123 (classroom)
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Registration required. ,
Registration Link.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. The special presentation will take place in the Maxcy Residence Hall Classroom as a collaboration between the Office of Undergraduate Research and the First Generation Center. All are welcome.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Explorance Blue Coordinator Training
Nov. 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
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.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
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, November 6, 2025, 2:50 PM – 4:05 PM.
See event description for more details.
Adulting 101: Tech Smart Workshop
Trying to save money at the store? Track your travel points? Manage your time better? Track what you are reading? There is an app for that! This workshop will share apps and technology that can help with college and beyond! Hosted by the Carolina Experience office. Part of our Adulting 101 Series for Junior and Senior students, but open to ALL students at USC!
Visit go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess to RSVP and get more info!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Office House with National Fellowships
The National Fellowships and Scholars Programs Office is holding Office Hours for the NSF GRFP competition. Fellowship advisors will be available to answer any final questions you may have about your application and to help you with the final steps of submission.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Harper Elliott 320.
Rock Painting for Rosewood Orchard
Help paint rocks for Rosewood Orchard's fairy garden. Rosewood Orchard is a community garden in Columbia, South Carolina, that features organically grown fruits, vegetables, and native plants. It is a volunteer-maintained space where the public can harvest fresh food and enjoy a green space.
We're eager to contribute to their fairy garden. A fairy garden promotes mindfulness and wonder through hands-on, creative activity, encouraging a connection with nature and a reduction in stress. It fosters curiosity by sparking imagination and storytelling, allowing for a playful and peaceful escape from daily life.
All students are welcome! (This counts as a sustainability community service for those pursuing Eco Ambassadors) .
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Spoken Word Event
Spoken Word & Creative Expression Night to celebrate all things First-Gen! Designed to uplift and celebrate the voices of first-generation college students. This event provides an opportunity for first-gen students to share their stories, experiences, and artistic expression through spoken word, poetry, storytelling, and visual art.
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a night of creativity, community, and connection!
6:30pm-8:30pm
, Russell House Underground
, FREE!
, Light refreshments provided.
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Hosted by the First-Gen Student Advisory Board and the Counseling and Psychology Services team.
Sign up to Share Your Story Here!
Questions? Contact Melissa Kupfer (kupferm@email.sc.edu).
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
First-Generation Spoken Word
Join Counseling & Psychology Services and the First-Gen Center for an inspiring night of poetry, storytelling and creative expression that shines a spotlight on the voices and experiences of first-generation college students!
Share your story. Celebrate your journey. Feel the power of community.Whether you’re performing your own piece or coming to cheer on your peers, this event is all about resilience, pride and belonging. Expect good vibes, authentic stories and space to connect with others who “get it.”
Open mic + art displaysCookies, coffee, and tea providedAll are welcome—come listen, express and celebrate!
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert
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November 6-7, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company, Fall Concert, Koger Center for the Arts,
7:30pm nightly,
Experience a first-rate evening of classic and contemporary ballet featuring an original work by Susan E. Anderson Artist-in-Residence Kathryn Morgan (New York City Ballet), a reprise of works set on the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company by The Joffrey Ballet last April (including Gerald Arpino's Birthday Variations and Camellia by Xavier Núñez), plus original works by USC dance faculty Jennifer Deckert and André Megerdichian.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
TAD: Village Idiot Music Bingo
Thursday After Dark: Music Bingo at Village Idiot,
Village Idiot, Five Points
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2025
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Join us for Music Bingo at Village Idiot in Five Points on November 6 from 9 PM–1 AM! Test your music knowledge, compete for prizes and enjoy a fun night out with friends. Plus, don’t miss out on specials on pizza and drinks all night long.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Veterans Day Breakfast
Veterans and military service members are cordially invited to join the Office of the President, the Division of Administration and Finance, and Veterans and Military Affairs in honoring those who have served our country at the 15th annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Join us for breakfast and remarks from Lieutenant Kegan Gill (Ret), US Navy, F/A – 18E Pilot.
Space is limited. Priority registration for veterans and service members will be available through November 1.
, Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:30 a.m. Russell House Ballroom,
RSVP here.
Free parking will be available in the Bull Street Garage. Enter at gate 3 (visitor entrance).
Questions may be directed to the Office of Special Events at 803-777-6568.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Russell House University Union 200 Lobby - Special Event.
Food Drive led by First-Gen Student Advisory Board
Join the First-Gen Student Advisory Board in collecting non-perishable food items for the Gamecock CommUnity Shop!
Donations boxes located in the following locations:
Maxcy College Lobby
, Russell House
, Thomas Cooper Library
, Coker Life Sciences Building
, Arnold School of Public Health
, Barnwell College
, Darla Moore School of Business.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
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 at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14866148.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Tailgate
Join us Friday, Nov. 7 for the First-Gen Tailgate & Campus Resource Fair!
Nov. 7
, 12–2 p.m.
, Greene Street
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Come enjoy food, fun and community while connecting with campus resources that are here to support YOU. Don’t miss this end-of-week celebration!
A special thanks to our sponsors!
Darla Moore School of Business Office of Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement
, Darla Moore School of Business Undergraduate Programs
, Division of Access, Civil Rights, and Community Engagement
, First-Generation Center
, Graduation and Retention Network
, Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing William F. Bloking First Generation Scholars Fund
, New Student Orientation, Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
, Student Success Center
, TRIO Programs.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series
Speaker: Warren Binford, JD, EDM - University of Colorado,
Topic: Preventing Online Child Abuse,
If you plan to attend in person or virtually, please fill out this RSVP form: https://forms.gle/mBmcnMdsSxRvVwev5,
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, November 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Sustainable Carolina Menstrual Cup Tabling
Menstrual Cup Tabling to give information about sustainable period products.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
NOAA Hollings Getting Started Workshop
Learn how to apply for the Hollings Scholarship – for second-year students who are interested in climate, weather, oceans and the coast. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Harper Elliott 320.
EWO - Visual Music at Thomas Cooper
Join Ears Wide Open in making some art! Featuring musicians of USC’s The Collective and composer Austin Engelhardt, we’ll be making visual music on canvases outside of Thomas Cooper on the afternoon of Nov. 7.
Audience participation is encouraged! Come talk to our musicians and help bring shape to sound together. We’ll be hosting a giveaway to take home a piece of art as well!
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Ears Wide Open is a student-conceived, student-administered and student-presented concert series at the University of South Carolina that presents adventurous, high-quality performances for USC students, by USC students to make live music an integral part of the university student experience while increasing the USC School of Music on-campus visibility.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert
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November 6-7, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company, Fall Concert, Koger Center for the Arts,
7:30pm nightly,
Experience a first-rate evening of classic and contemporary ballet featuring an original work by Susan E. Anderson Artist-in-Residence Kathryn Morgan (New York City Ballet), a reprise of works set on the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company by The Joffrey Ballet last April (including Gerald Arpino's Birthday Variations and Camellia by Xavier Núñez), plus original works by USC dance faculty Jennifer Deckert and André Megerdichian.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Opera at USC presents The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Spoleto Festival founder and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Food Drive led by First-Gen Student Advisory Board
Join the First-Gen Student Advisory Board in collecting non-perishable food items for the Gamecock CommUnity Shop!
Donations boxes located in the following locations:
Maxcy College Lobby
, Russell House
, Thomas Cooper Library
, Coker Life Sciences Building
, Arnold School of Public Health
, Barnwell College
, Darla Moore School of Business.
Admission Cost: Free.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Opera at USC presents The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Spoleto Festival founder and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Food Drive led by First-Gen Student Advisory Board
Join the First-Gen Student Advisory Board in collecting non-perishable food items for the Gamecock CommUnity Shop!
Donations boxes located in the following locations:
Maxcy College Lobby
, Russell House
, Thomas Cooper Library
, Coker Life Sciences Building
, Arnold School of Public Health
, Barnwell College
, Darla Moore School of Business.
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Opera at USC presents The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Gian Carlo Menotti, founder of the Spoleto Festival and a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets are available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Symphonic Winds: With Hope
Jay Jacobs, conductor, Brenna Curtis, guest conductor,
Program,
Maslanka, Mother Earth (A Fanfare),
Stephenson, there are no words,
Pitts, downside-up Brenna Curtis, conductor,
Coleman, Jubilee! ,
Reed, Russian Christmas Music .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Food Drive led by First-Gen Student Advisory Board
Join the First-Gen Student Advisory Board in collecting non-perishable food items for the Gamecock CommUnity Shop!
Donations boxes located in the following locations:
Maxcy College Lobby
, Russell House
, Thomas Cooper Library
, Coker Life Sciences Building
, Arnold School of Public Health
, Barnwell College
, Darla Moore School of Business.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Zoom - Meetings and Beyond
Monday, Nov. 10, 10-10:50 a.m.
Zoom is no longer just for meetings! Join us to discover how Zoom can serve as an all-encompassing collaboration tool, offering a multitude of capabilities for both instructional purposes and daily productivity.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
See event description for more details.
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, November 10, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
Shoot for Success: Best Practices for Producing Video Lectures
Monday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m.- 11:50 a.m.
Discover practical tips and proven strategies to create professional-quality video lectures that captivate students and enhance online learning. This webinar covers essential techniques for video production—from effective recording methods and equipment selection to engaging presentation styles—helping educators confidently produce impactful instructional videos. Transform your online courses by learning to craft clear, compelling, and accessible video content that resonates with your audience.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.
See event description for more details.
What's New in Blackboard Learn
Monday, November 10, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM,
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) is the newest version of the Blackboard Learning Management System. With new improvements being made monthly to Ultra Course View there are exciting changes which instructors may not have seen. This is a short presentation about the most recent updates that have occurred in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View and will include information on how to stay up to date on future improvements.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Grocery Bingo
Join Student Health and Well-Being for Grocery Bingo an interactive event with free food, fun and prizes like snacks, drinks and college essentials! Learn quick tips on healthy eating, nutrition and cooking on a budget while supporting efforts to combat food insecurity before Thanksgiving and Winter Break. Don’t miss the good vibes and great giveaways!
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Monday, November 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Make Your Own Bandana Workshop
Join Zero Waste in crafting cute and sustainable bandanas - feel free to bring any t-shirts or prints you want to make into a bandana! Some prints will be provided.
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
SC Philharmonic presents Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey
Join travel guru Rick Steves live and in person with your SC Phil on a spectacular musical journey through Europe. This unique special event blends powerful Romantic-era anthems from composers like Strauss, Grieg and Verdi with breathtaking visuals and Rick’s cultural insights. Experience Europe’s history, the passion for freedom and the spirit of unity across borders. Perfect for lovers of music, history and travel.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $17.50 - $69.00.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
AI and Zoom - What You Need to Know
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10-11:15 a.m.
Discover how Zoom's AI Companion enhances every aspect of the Zoom platform and more. Learn how to tailor Companion's security and limitations to your needs, and see how it can simplify and boost your instructional and daily productivity.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
See event description for more details.
Recovery Ally 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.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Meeting Room - Center for Health and Well-Being 217.
Corporate GPS: Finding Your Way at Work
In today's evolving corporate landscape, navigating workplace dynamics can feel like finding your way through a maze. This workshop is designed to help student employees build clarity, confidence and competency in any role. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will learn about why company culture matters and how to use to grow as a professional. .
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase- Empire Columbia
Looking for off-campus housing? Empire Columbia will have an information table on Davis Field on Tuesday, November 11th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Virtual Education Abroad Webinar for First-Gen Students & Families/Supporters
Learn about Education Abroad opportunities and ways to pay for them on Tuesday, November 11 from noon to 1:00pm. Invite your family/supporters to join you for this webinar.
Zoom Link: https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/lAWPLSe8QSGKn4XeYQt4Dg
Sponsors: Education Abroad Office, First-Gen Center, & First-Gen Living and Learning Community.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Support Zone 2
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
The second half of the Support Zone training focuses on participants learning how to refer students of concern experiencing varying levels of distress (mild, moderate and severe), what to do if a student refuses a referral, how to maintain the students' privacy, and how to follow-up with the student. This session includes role-plays and other interactive activities to help participants practice their recently acquired skills. The facilitator will also discuss the how responding to students of concern affects faculty/staff mental health and how to respond accordingly. This session includes a review of resources specific to faculty/staff needs and tips on dealing with COVID-19 related stressors. Lastly, the facilitator will review campus and community resources to ensure participants have a thorough understanding of what is… .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:05 PM.
See event description for more details.
Creating Accessible Word Documents
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 3-3:30 p.m.
All course materials hosted on USC platforms, including Blackboard, must be digitally accessible. This session focuses on Microsoft Word and covers how to use heading styles, the accessibility checker and other tools to create accessible syllabi, assignments and handouts.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Adulting 101: Emergency Funding Workshop
Learn more about how to find funding for emergencies, what documents you need to have, and how to supplement what you are given with your current budget. Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience office. Part of our Adulting 101 Series for Junior and Senior students, but open to ALL students at USC! Visit go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess to RSVP and get more info!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Double Gamecock Mixer w/Mock Class & Student Panel
USC Undergrads & Alumni, Join us at USC Rice School of Law, Meet other Double Gamecocks for an evening of information, networking, food and fun! 4:30-5p Check-in (Snacks/Drinks), 5-5:45p Mock Class with Dean Kuo, 5:45-6:30p Law Student Panel, 6:30p- Mixer (Food/Drinks).
Admission Cost: None.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law 101 Perrin Family Event Space.
Endangered Species Game Night
Come learn about endangered species through some educational, and fun, games! We will play two awesome games, have a small discussion on endangered species, and then sign petitions to help protect these species.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Broadway in Columbia presents Mrs Doubtfire
“Sharp, funny, and full of heart.” – The Telegraph,
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Columbia in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Career Champions Level 3: Career Readiness Outcomes
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM,
Career Center Classroom, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L513,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Join us for the 3rd module of Career Champions. In this session we'll learn about the career competencies employers are looking for within our students and how to incorporate those into our academic lessons, student employment, internships, etc. You'll also know how to help students see these competencies within themselves and how to advocate for themselves and articulate their talents, abilities, and experiences.
Learning outcomes for Level 3 are as follows:
Explain the importance of career readiness competencies in preparing students for successful transitions into the workforce.
, Develop strategies to embed career competencies into everyday student interactions and advising conversations.
, Empower students to reflect on their experiences and confidently communicate how their skills…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
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, November 12, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
Carolina Productions - Blast to the Past
Come join Carolina Productions in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future! We will have games, activities, and snacks all themed to the past, present, and future. Find the time for a quick break and refresh on Davis Field from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. .
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
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, November 12, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Leveraging Blackboard Learning Analytics During Course Redevelopment
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
In the final of three webinars about Blackboard analytics, review your course for the spring based on data available in Blackboard. During this presentation, we will review where to access information in your Blackboard course that you can use while planning for your next offering and provide examples of holistic course revisions you could make. Participants will practice drawing conclusions regarding course changes based on sample data sets and set a plan for reviewing their own courses at the end of the semester.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
"Soundtrack to a Coup d’État" Screening
Film screening of "Soundtrack to a Coup d'État" (J. Grimonprez, 2024),
Part of Cinécola 2025, a film festival exploring the theme of "Locations & Relations" in global French cinema. All events free and open to the public, with English subtitles. Full schedule and details: https://french.usccreate.org/cinecola-2025/,
About the film: Director Johan Grimonprez explores a moment when jazz, colonialism, and espionage collided, constructing a riveting historical rollercoaster that illuminates the political machinations behind the 1961 assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. The result is a revelatory from mercenaries and CIA operatives, speeches from Lumumba himself, and a veritable canon of jazz icons. Sundance award winner Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat interrogates colonial history to tell an urgent and timely story that resonates more than ever in today’s geopolitical climate.
With support from Albertine Cinémathèque, Alliance Française of Columbia SC, The Nickelodeon, Richland…
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Close-Hipp 005.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Broadway in Columbia presents Mrs Doubtfire
“Sharp, funny, and full of heart.” – The Telegraph,
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Columbia in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
EWO - Breakfast Blues
Come hear USC jazz musicians perform a concert in celebration of USC’s Arnold School of Public Health 50 year anniversary! Breakfast Blues will be hosted in the Public Health Courtyard on Nov. 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. This special event marks the first-ever collaboration between Ears Wide Open Concert Series and WUSC, which will broadcast the music live on 90.5 FM and online at wusc.fm. Complimentary coffee and pastries from Sweetwaters will be served.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See Description for Event Location.
Explorance Blue Faculty Training
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
In preparation for upcoming course surveys, this session will introduce Explorance Blue, our new course survey tool. We’ll walk through the entire process—from selecting your two personalized questions to encouraging student participation. We’ll also review the instructor report, including what it looks like and when you can expect to receive it after the survey period concludes.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Mutual Expectations Discussion: Developing Professional Relationships Between Students and Faculty
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM,
Russell House, Room 322, 1400 Greene Stree,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
This Mutual Expectations discussion will focus on the benefits and practical steps that faculty/staff can take on developing meaningful professional relationships with one another. How students can approach faculty, why developing professional relationships matters, how this may be different than a mentor relationship and more. Join this fun discussion with fellow students and faculty over a free lunch! Sponsored by the Carolina Experience and the Center for Teaching Excellence,
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Mutual Expectations Luncheon and Workshop
Join us for FREE lunch and great conversation! Mutual Expectations is a program designed to help students and university faculty and staff to gain a deeper understanding of one another. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped to develop a more collaborative learning environment.
Open and free to all USC students, faculty and staff. An RSVP is required.
To see discussion topics and RSVP, please visit the Carolina Experience website. go.sc.edu/expectations.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203, See event description for more details.
The Good, the Bad & the Naked of USC History: Historic Horseshoe History Tour
Have you ever been strolling along the Historic Horseshoe bricks and found yourself wondering about the history of Carolina and its traditions? Well, you're in luck! Meet University Archivist Elizabeth West in front of the Caroliniana for a Horseshoe history tour. Learn the origins of the Tiger Burn and what national record Gamecock students set in 1974! Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Text Analysis for Beginners
Do you have a textual data for qualitative analysis! This session is perfect for anyone looking to transform unstructured text data into meaningful insights.
Key topics include:
Introduction to text analysis: What is it and why it matters?
, Reading and preprocessing text: Cleaning and preparing data for analysis.
, Extracting insights like word frequency and word count.
, Tools and techniques: Overview of Python libraries (e.g. NLTK) and other user-friendly platforms
, Hands-on work with real text and python notebook
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By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a foundational understanding of text mining concepts and practical experience working with basic tools and techniques. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or professional, this workshop will equip you with the skills to start your text analysis journey!
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14866289.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
See event description for more details.
Brave Conversations, Safe Foundations: Reimagining the Spaces We Share
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:50 PM - 4:05 PM,
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Are you unsure how to create a learning environment suitable for having challenging conversations? Do you want to encourage and support your students to be more comfortable with discomfort? In this session, we will discuss how your learning space can emphasize personal and academic growth through challenge and discomfort while maintaining respect. You will learn about the concept of brave spaces, reflect on your own biases, comfort levels, and practices around supportive discussion facilitation, and develop actionable strategies to create or maintain brave spaces.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:50 PM – 4:05 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Fast Fashion Workshop & Clothing Drive kickoff
Come learn about fast fasion & how to shop sustainably!
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silent Disco
Get ready to dance the night away at our Silent Disco on November 13th from 7p.m. – 9 p.m. in the Russell House Ballroom! ,
Hosted by B.O.N.D. and sponsored by Counseling and Psychology Services, this event is all about celebrating the power of music and movement to support mental health and well-being. .
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Broadway in Columbia presents Mrs Doubtfire
“Sharp, funny, and full of heart.” – The Telegraph,
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Columbia in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
University Chorus Concert
Under the baton of Dr. Augusto Gil, University Chorus presents "Let the Soul Sing," a concert in five sets exploring the power of music in each season of life. This program will feature music by Byrd, Finzi, Haydn, Hagen, Tin, and others, and will uplift listeners in song and community. The concert is free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church (607 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205).
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Lucky Strike Bowling
This week’s Thursday After Dark will be right up your alley!
November 13, 2025
, Lucky Strike Bowling Alley
, 9PM – 1AM
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Grab your friends or come solo to Lucky Strike Cayce to practice your strike! This event is first come, first serve.
Shuttles will run to and from event starting at 8:30PM and ending at 1AM
, Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Safe AI for Seniors
Location: AI Institute, 5th floor, 1112 Greene St. Columbia, South Carolina,
Format: In-person, with virtual attendance option available,
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aix-safe-ai-for-seniors-tickets-1733701922119,
Join us for Safe AI for Seniors, a full-day, free, hybrid event dedicated to empowering older adults (55+) with knowledge, tools, and engaging discussions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on daily life. Hosted by the AI4Society research group in the AI Institute at the University of South Carolina, this interactive program will feature expert talks on AI, cybersecurity, law, and health; demonstrations; open discussions tailored to seniors’ needs; and even a fun-filled AI Bingo game. The event will take place in Columbia, SC, on Friday, November 14, 2025, with both in-person and virtual participation options available.
This unique gathering is designed to help seniors better understand AI, explore its benefits and risks, and share their perspectives in…
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
CIEE Study Abroad
Stop by our tabling event to chat with USC students who studied abroad with CIEE. They’ll share their experiences, tips, and resources to help you explore how you can make study abroad with CIEE a reality!
Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side, Davis Field II - Thomas Cooper Library Side.
Generative AI - The Essentials - Building a Basic Toolbox
We began with ChatGPT as THE GenAI tool, and for many, that may still be the only GenAI product they have ever used. In the time since its inception, however, many other GenAI products and tools have been developed. As with most tools and technologies, rarely is there one that does everything we need or want. During this session, we will build a GenAI toolbox that will be useful in our academic and general endeavors. Using the research lifecycle as a functional guide, we will consider five essential areas and mention a tool or tools relevant to those areas:
General purpose GenAI chatbots
, GenAI search tools
, Citation-mapping GenAI tools
, Data analysis/visualization GenAI tools
, GenAI writing assistants
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We will also briefly mention non-text (image, video, sound) GenAI products.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14778780.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
Southern Exposure presents Robert Ashley’s Perfect Lives
USC music faculty Greg Stuart and David Kirkland Garner lead a cadre of students in scenes from experimental composer Robert Ashley’s quirky, mesmerizing 1980s “opera,” Perfect Lives. Featuring USC professor Ed Madden, former Poet Laureate of Columbia, SC.
Patrons may reserve seats and support the Southeast’s most adventurous music series! A gift of $150 secures a seat for the entire 2025-26 season. To donate online, click here or contact Brad Martin at brad.martin@sc.edu, 803-777-0704.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Whose Live Anyway?
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all base on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast on stage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach.
All ages are welcomed, but please note that some PG-13 language will be used during the performance.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $69 - $79.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
"Flow" Film Screening
Film screening of Flow (G Zilabalodis, 2024) at Richland Library Main Auditorium (1607 Main St)
+ Discussion with animal media scholar Dr. Kelly Wolf (USC)
+ Cookies and cocoa festival closing reception
Part of Cinécola 2025, a film festival exploring the theme of "Locations & Relations" in global French cinema. All events free and open to the public, with English subtitles. Full schedule and details: https://french.usccreate.org/cinecola-2025/,
About the film: A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. A thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community.
With support from Albertine Cinémathèque, Alliance Française of Columbia SC, The Nickelodeon, Richland Library, USC Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures, USC French Program, and USC Humanities Collaborative.
Admission Cost: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Wind Ensemble: The Automatic Earth
Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant, conductor, David Warren, guest conductor, Steven Bryant, guest composer,
Renowned conductor Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant (Duke University) and composer Steven Bryant join forces with the USC Wind Ensemble to share the composer’s riveting work for wind ensemble and electronics, The Automatic Earth, a musical depiction of the climate crisis and how technology has transformed what it is to be human. The program also includes Duke University composer Scott Lindroth’s Spin Cycle, a display of breathless energy and virtuosity.
Program:
Piunno, Bright Shadow Fanfare, Lindroth, Spin Cycle, Bryant, The Automatic Earth, Bonete, Feria de Julio.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive - Bloodmobiles
The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive serves to build community at the university by having the campus come together to help our community through donating blood, as well as support throughout the community for another way to beat our rivals. We strive to save lives and beat Clemson!
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Designing Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
Monday, Nov. 17, 2:20-2:50 p.m.
PowerPoint presentations can powerfully support student learning when designed accessibly. This session explores key accessibility practices such as reading order, alternative text and slide structure to ensure every student can engage with your visual content.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 2:20 PM – 2:50 PM.
See event description for more details.
Women & Public History in the SC
Join the History Center for a roundtable discussion featuring Jennifer Whitmer Taylor (PhD, History, USC 2017). Dr. Taylor will speak about her book Rebirth: Creating the Museum of the Reconstruction Era and the Future of the House Museum, which is written about the Woodrow Wilson Family Home here in Columbia, SC.
The roundtable begins at 3:30 p.m. in the Kendall Room of the South Caroliniana Library. Copies of Dr. Taylor's book will be available for purchase and lights refreshments will be served.
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Admission Cost: 0.00.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive - Bloodmobiles
The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive serves to build community at the university by having the campus come together to help our community through donating blood, as well as support throughout the community for another way to beat our rivals. We strive to save lives and beat Clemson!
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
GMG Housing Showcase Empire Columbia Apartments
At Empire, student living just makes sense. Empire has the location, the setup, and the amenities. Just a block from USC, they make student living smoother, smarter, and a whole lot more fun.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 4.
LinkedIn Level-Up: Creating and Enhancing Your Personal Brand
Your LinkedIn profile is more than just a digital resume—it's your personal brand in action. In this interactive workshop, McCausland students will learn how to build a compelling profile, showcase their strengths, and strategically connect with professionals in their field. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your online presence, you'll leave with practical tools to stand out, get noticed, and make LinkedIn work for your career goals.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Owning Your Break: Navigating Time Away with Confidence and Care?
Owning Your Break Virtual Workshop,
Extended breaks can bring a mix of comfort, change, and new challenges. Join this interactive virtual workshop on November 18, 2025, from 12:30–2:00 PM to explore strategies for maintaining balance, setting healthy boundaries, and supporting mental well-being while away from campus. Participants will create a Break Support Plan and gain practical tools to stay grounded and maintain self-care throughout the holiday season.
Reserve your spot and get the Zoom link here: https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/F6aVSjJ8RUm8oq0LcHiU5w.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Recovery Ally
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
The Recovery Ally workshop is presented in a flipped-classroom model that includes a self-paced video module as prework (estimated 20 minutes) and an in-person session. Please review the recorded content prior to your workshop session.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and Well-being Competency.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Rethinking Your Teaching Philosophy in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, log-in at Rethinking Your Teaching Philosophy in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence. This is a Zoom Session.
A teaching philosophy statement provides a concise description of an instructor's perspective on teaching, student learning, methodologies, and implementation, and institutions typically request a teaching philosophy statement from applicants for faculty positions and as part of the tenure and promotion process. What, then, is your teaching philosophy? What aspects should you reflect upon, write, or include? And how has the writing of this document changed as a result of ChatGPT, both in the document construction as well as your perspective on this fundamental shift in higher education? This will be a working webinar, where we will discuss strategies for composing the statement, incorporating time for theme development,… .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Vista Art Night featuring Sean Madden
As a member of the Vista Guild Association, the Koger Center for the Arts is proud to partner with the Jasper Project in Third Thursday Art Night. We feature a different artist every month with an opening reception on the Third Thursday of the month — but THIS month we’re hosting our opening reception on Tuesday, November 18. Our featured artist of November is Sean Madden.
Artist Bio:
Sean Madden is a multimedia artist who captures landscapes and portraits of Columbia in such a way that makes the images both familiar and fresh at the same time.
Both Madden’s parents were artists, so creating was never foreign to him. His mother was an accomplished oil painter, and his father was a master carpenter, scratch painter, and sculptor. Though art came naturally, it was music that first captured Madden’s interest.
“The influence of my parents came full circle in the early 2000s when I began working for a piano and antique restoration company,” Madden says. “And my knowledge of wood carving and ability to…
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
“Can the Constitution Unify Americans?” Featuring Yuval Levin
The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse will present "Can the Constitution Unify Americans?" featuring Yuval Levin.
In a polarized, divided era, many Americans have grown frustrated with a system of government that feels stuck and unresponsive. More and more on both the right and the left have come to blame the Constitution for the resulting discord. But what if the Constitution is not the problem we face but the solution we need? How might better understanding the system and its aims help us recover the real meaning of unity in a free society?
This event is sponsored by The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is suggested.
REGISTER HERE,
Registration,
This event is free and open to the public. However, registration is suggested to reserve your seat, since we expect a high volume for this evening's conversation. The…
Admission Cost: 0.00.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom.
Gamecock Chorale and Garnet Chorale
Join USC’s Garnet Chorale and Gamecock Chorale as they perform their fall concerts.
Gamecock Chorale, led by DMA Candidate Brian Niu, will present, “All the Earth is Paradise,” featuring music for tenor and bass voices.
The treble choir, Garnet Chorale, will sing a work by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel entitled “She Sang the Stars,” along with additional works by female composers. The conductors will include Dr. Alicia W. Walker, as well as graduate conductors Catherine Whittington and Allison Yablonski. The concert is free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St. Columbia. Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive - Bloodmobiles
The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive serves to build community at the university by having the campus come together to help our community through donating blood, as well as support throughout the community for another way to beat our rivals. We strive to save lives and beat Clemson!
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Ready, Set, Proctor! Picking the Perfect Exam Security Tool
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
Exams are critical assessments—but ensuring academic integrity doesn't have to be stressful! Join us for an engaging webinar designed specifically for USC faculty, where we'll explore multiple proctoring tools available to you, including Respondus LockDown Browser, Respondus Monitor, Instructor Live Proctoring, ProctorU, and CTE’s own in-person Testing Center. You'll leave this session equipped to choose the perfect solution that balances security, flexibility, and ease of use, ensuring exam integrity while supporting student success.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
See event description for more details.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Donuts with the Dean of Students
Donuts with the Dean of Students are an informal way to connect with the Office of the Dean of Students. Stop by our table in the Russell House University Union for a chat and snack with the DoS staff or just grab a free donut. We want to hear your voice as your Gamecock experience is important to us.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
Universal Design for Learning CoP
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) community of practice provides an intentional space for discussion regarding accessibility in teaching and learning at the university. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Assignments & Tests - Assessments with Flair!
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
Unleash the full potential of assessments in Blackboard Ultra Course View with this virtual workshop designed for faculty members. Explore how to create engaging and effective assignments and tests that not only evaluate student learning but also enhance their experience. We’ll cover the essentials of setting up assignments and tests and incorporate engaging and creative elements to add that extra flair. By the end of this one-hour session, you will be better equipped to take the assessments in your course to the next level.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive - Bloodmobiles
The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive serves to build community at the university by having the campus come together to help our community through donating blood, as well as support throughout the community for another way to beat our rivals. We strive to save lives and beat Clemson!
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
The Side Deck Gaming Cafe with GMG
We buy and sell Yugioh, Pokemon, and Magic trading cards, playmats, and gaming accessories in our unique Gaming Cafe.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 5.
V.R. Mindfulness Lab
Step into a new way to relax with our Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab. Using VR headsets, you’ll explore guided meditation, calming environments, and stress-relief apps designed to help you recharge your mind and body. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or already practice it, this immersive experience makes finding calm easier than ever. This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) Outreach and Engagement!
Come join us on...
Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 219!
Every other Thursday, 10am-12:30pm on Russell House Patio!
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Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio Space 03.
Generative AI (GenAI) CoP: Research Collaboration and Academic Writing with Generative AI
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM,
This is an virtual only meeting; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the meeting, register here.
The Generative Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice (GenAI CoP) at the University of South Carolina is a collaborative initiative designed to explore and discuss the implications of GenAI in higher education. This community brings together faculty, staff, and graduate students to share insights, strategies, and experiences related to the integration of GenAI across administration, research, teaching, and learning.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Travel Trivia with Ed Abroad!
Put your travel smarts to the test! Swing by Travel Trivia with the Education Abroad Office for fun facts, prizes, and global vibes.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2, Davis Field II - Thomas Cooper Library Side.
Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Grant Deadline
All applications for the Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Grant should be submitted by 11:59pm today. Students should refer to the grant page of the Office of Undergraduate Research website for more specific information on this grant and others.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive - Bloodmobiles
The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive serves to build community at the university by having the campus come together to help our community through donating blood, as well as support throughout the community for another way to beat our rivals. We strive to save lives and beat Clemson!
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Chamber Music Night with USC Chamber Music Ensembles
Student chamber music ensembles of diverse instrumentation (typically including string quartets, piano trios, wind quintets and mixed instrument groups) perform chamber music from Baroque to contemporary.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
SC Philharmonic presents MozART and More
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro” K. 492,
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299, Featuring Wendy Cohen, flute and John Wickey, harp,
Felix Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4 in A Major, op. 90, “Italian”
ABOUT, Get ready to be swept away on a whirlwind tour of Classical brilliance! We open with Mozart’s effervescent Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, where playful melodies sparkle and trumpets herald mischief and romance. Next, bask in the sunlit beauty of Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp in C major—two of his most lyrical voices entwining in graceful dialogue, serenading you with elegant charm and delicate virtuosity. Finally, Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony takes you straight to the bustling piazzas and sun-drenched hills of 19th-century Italy: its joyous rhythms, lyrical serenades, and triumphant finale will leave you dancing in your seat. Join us for an evening of pure delight—Mozart’s wit, warmth, and wonder, capped by Mendelssohn’s…
Admission Cost: $12.50 - $74.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Thanksgiving with The Amiridis!
Staying on campus for the holiday? Join President Amiridis and the First Lady for an evening of gratitude, community, and Gamecock pride at Garnet Station the Russell House. All students are welcome to enjoy a festive feast and warm company as we celebrate all the things we Gamecocks are thankful for.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Sustainable Carolina Menstrual Cup Tabling
Menstrual Cup Tabling to give information about sustainable period products.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Sawyer On Lincoln Tabling Showcase with Garnet Media Group
Experience modern living with Sawyer on Lincoln! Our UofSC off-campus apartments are only minutes from the University of South Carolina. We have a table today next to the Russell House !
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Video Captioning and Transcription Made Easy
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1:15-1:45 p.m.
Captioning and transcripts make video content more engaging, flexible, and accessible. Learn how to use USC’s supported video platform, Panopto, to easily add and manage captions for lectures and other recorded materials.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
Portfolio Pop-Up
At this drop-in tutoring event, students can stop by for free pizza and drinks, and work with dedicated writing tutors to improve their final essays. This is a great event for ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 students who are polishing their final portfolios!
Admission Cost: none.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Student Choreography Showcase
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December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
The HUB Columbia - Tabling Showcase - with GMG #2
Looking for off-campus housing? The HUB Columbia will have an info table on Davis Field December 3rd from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new house !
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Grad Bash
Celebrate graduation and join us for USC’s Fall 2025 Grad Bash! Get ready to celebrate your achievements at this exciting in-person event on Greene St in front of the Russell House. December graduates can stop by the event to tell us their future plans, get free coffee and snacks, and take senior photos with Cocky! This event is the perfect opportunity to commemorate your hard work and create lasting memories. Attendance is free but students need to complete the USC graduation survey. You don't want to miss this!
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01, RHUU Davis Circle Space 02, RHUU Davis Circle Space 03.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Student Choreography Showcase
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December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
V.R. Mindfulness Lab
Step into a new way to relax with our Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab. Using VR headsets, you’ll explore guided meditation, calming environments, and stress-relief apps designed to help you recharge your mind and body. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or already practice it, this immersive experience makes finding calm easier than ever. This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) Outreach and Engagement!
Come join us on...
Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 219!
Every other Thursday, 10am-12:30pm on Russell House Patio!
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Thursday, December 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio Space 03.
Generative AI (GenAI) CoP: Ethical Use and Policy for Generative AI: Lunch Conversation
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM,
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person meeting that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
The Generative Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice (GenAI CoP) at the University of South Carolina is a collaborative initiative designed to explore and discuss the implications of GenAI in higher education. This community brings together faculty, staff, and graduate students to share insights, strategies, and experiences related to the integration of GenAI across administration, research, teaching, and learning.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Thursday After Dark: Winter Village
Thursday After Dark: Winter Village
@ Davis Field
December 4 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Step into the magic of the holiday season at our cozy Winter Village!
Enjoy an evening filled with festive fun, twinkling lights, and all the holiday vibes.
-Warm up with hot cocoa
-Make holiday crafts
-Enjoy music, games, and more!
-Don’t miss the sweet treats and cozy atmosphere
Whether you’re feeling festive or just want to unwind before finals, there’s something for everyone. Come celebrate with us!
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322, Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
Student Choreography Showcase
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December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Debussy & Brahms
Young Concert Artist and 2023 Southeastern Piano Festival featured artist Ying Li returns to the USC School of Music to perform with the USC Symphony Orchestra in a celebration of piano and orchestra! “Debussy & Brahms” features Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1.
Join conductor Scott Weiss at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center Grand Tier for a pre-concert talk.
Tickets are available in-person at Koger Center Box Office (803-251-2222, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.
Admission Cost: General public - $30
Seniors/military / USC faculty and staff - $25
Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8
USC Students - free with student ID.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
First-Gen Center End of the Semester Drop-In
Take a breather and swing by our End-of-Semester Drop-In! Whether you need last-minute support or just want to celebrate making it through, we’re here with resources, snacks, and good vibes to wrap up the semester.
Location: Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton Street).
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
AAAS Fashion Show
Friday, December 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, ODK/Mortar Board Room, Russell House Room 322, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge,…
Student Choreography Showcase
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December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life, captivating audiences while defying gravity. Broadway World exclaims, “lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid.”
Enchanting and fun for children to seniors and everyone in between, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features a world-renowned cast of performers including an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, eye-popping acrobatics, and much more. Singers, dancers, toy soldiers, and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights. Reimagined for 2025, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features original music, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets,…
Admission Cost: $21 - $116.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Study Dayz @ CHW
From 7 PM to midnight, the Center for Health and Well-Being (CHW) transforms into a cozy late-night study space with designated study zones, free coffee, and desserts, and plenty of stress-relief activities. Students can settle in with their books, recharge with sweet treats, or unwind with coloring and chill vibes. Whether they need a quiet corner to focus or a relaxed space to de-stress, Study Dayz is here to help them finish strong this finals week.
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Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM.
Center for Health and Well-Being 101, Center for Health and Well-Being 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Study Dayz @ CHW
From 7 PM to midnight, the Center for Health and Well-Being (CHW) transforms into a cozy late-night study space with designated study zones, free coffee, and desserts, and plenty of stress-relief activities. Students can settle in with their books, recharge with sweet treats, or unwind with coloring and chill vibes. Whether they need a quiet corner to focus or a relaxed space to de-stress, Study Dayz is here to help them finish strong this finals week.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM.
Center for Health and Well-Being 101, Center for Health and Well-Being 201.
Donuts with the Dean of Students
Donuts with the Dean of Students are an informal way to connect with the Office of the Dean of Students. Stop by our table in the Russell House University Union for a chat and snack with the DoS staff or just grab a free donut. We want to hear your voice as your Gamecock experience is important to us.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
What's New in Blackboard Learn
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM,
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) is the newest version of the Blackboard Learning Management System. With new improvements being made monthly to Ultra Course View there are exciting changes which instructors may not have seen. This is a short presentation about the most recent updates that have occurred in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View and will include information on how to stay up to date on future improvements.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Study Dayz @ CHW
From 7 PM to midnight, the Center for Health and Well-Being (CHW) transforms into a cozy late-night study space with designated study zones, free coffee, and desserts, and plenty of stress-relief activities. Students can settle in with their books, recharge with sweet treats, or unwind with coloring and chill vibes. Whether they need a quiet corner to focus or a relaxed space to de-stress, Study Dayz is here to help them finish strong this finals week.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM.
Center for Health and Well-Being 101, Center for Health and Well-Being 201.
The Good, the Bad & the Naked of USC History: Historic Horseshoe History Tour
Have you ever been strolling along the Historic Horseshoe bricks and found yourself wondering about the history of Carolina and its traditions? Well, you're in luck! Meet University Archivist Elizabeth West in front of the Caroliniana for a Horseshoe history tour. Learn the origins of the Tiger Burn and what national record Gamecock students set in 1974! Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, December 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Poster Sale - WEATHER LOCATION
Monday, January 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Monday, January 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Poster Sale - WEATHER LOCATION
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Poster Sale - WEATHER LOCATION
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
SG Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Part Time Job Fair
Are you looking for a part-time/summer job on- or off-campus? If yes, the USC Career Center invites you to the Spring 2026 Part Time Job Fair in the Russell House Ballroom!
Prior registration on Handshake is encouraged, but not required. This event is open to USC Columbia students, at all levels and from all majors. Be sure to bring your smart phone for faster check-in.
Come as you are in casual attire- professional dress is not expected for this event. Drop-in between classes or on your way to lunch!
The full list of employers will be available a few days before the fair. Check Handshake periodically as new employers are added as they register. If you have questions prior to the fair, contact the Career Center.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
MLK Commemorative Breakfast
Join us for an inspiring morning of reflection and celebration at the annual MLK Commemorative Breakfast. This special event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with music, an empowering keynote address, and the presentation of the university's MLK Social Justice Awards, recognizing those who have made a lasting impact on our community. While the event is free and open to all, advance registration is required to secure your spot.
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Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Friday, January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Pajama Jam
Get ready for one of the coziest, most fun nights of the semester! Join us for Pajama Jam, where you can come dressed in your comfiest pajamas and enjoy an evening filled with music, food and great company. Whether you're here to dance, relax or show off your favorite PJs, this is the perfect time to unwind and connect with friends.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge.
Service Saturday - MLK Day of Service
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Broadway In Columbia presents The Music Man
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he con the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
For tickets, visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Donuts with the Dean of Students
Donuts with the Dean of Students are an informal way to connect with the Office of the Dean of Students. Stop by our table in the Russell House University Union for a chat and snack with the DoS staff or just grab a free donut. We want to hear your voice as your Gamecock experience is important to us.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
SG Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Broadway In Columbia presents The Music Man
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he con the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
For tickets, visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.