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Artificial Intelligence: Higher Ed's New Frontier
Monday, March 3, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
Artificial Intelligence(AI) software programs such as ChatGPT powered by OpenAI have been created in an effort to enhance the human experience by eliminating barriers to access to information. AI is a tool that some equate to the creation of the calculator or the internet. This presentation will explain what Artificial Intelligence is as it pertains to its possible use in Higher Education by our students, faculty, and staff. We will also briefly discuss why students may be inclined to use programs like ChatGPT and how we can better adapt our course material to either incorporate the use of AI or make it nearly impossible to use on assignments in the first place. Ultimately, we believe that AI is not the end of Higher Education but, rather it's a new beginning.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, March 3, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Lunes Latino
Los estudiantes, la facultad, y el personal se reúnen en Greene Street mensualmente para participar en la nueva fiesta del día de USC. Nuestro DJ profesional toca la mejor música latina para resaltar y celebrar nuestra comunidad latina aquí en USC. Para reservar una mesa en Lunes Latino, por favor de llenar el formulario de reserva. Las reservas de mesas se cierran 48 horas antes del evento. Usted recibirá la confirmación de la mesa el viernes antes del evento."
"Students, faculty, and staff gather on Greene St once a month to take part in the newest day party at USC! Our professional DJ spins the best Latin music to highlight and celebrate our Latin community here at USC. To reserve a table at Lunes Latino, please fill out the reservation form. Table reservations close 48 hours before the event. You will receive table confirmation the Friday before the event.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, March 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - Stadium Suites
Looking for off-campus housing? Stadium Suites will have an information table on Davis Field on March 3rd from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, March 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
Spring into Success!
Join the Student Success Center and other campus partners at the inaugural Spring into Success event on Greene Street! FREE food, music, activities and more.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, March 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Creating Engaging Content Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
Monday, March 3, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
Enhance your teaching approach with innovative content creation and course design. This webinar offers educators practical insights into using Generative Artificial Intelligence to develop lectures, instructional materials, course structures tailored to the needs of 21st-century learners. From reimagining traditional content delivery methods to incorporating creativity and interactivity into materials and course frameworks, participants will explore innovative approaches that utilize the power of Generative AI. Discover how Generative AI can enhance engagement, foster deeper understanding, and inspire interest in your students.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Apply prompt writing in the context of course content and course design.
, Utilize Generative AI tools to generate dynamic and interactive course content, such as lectures, presentations, and multimedia materials.
, Create effective and meaningful learning experiences that…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, March 3, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Carolina Experience Peer Leader Information Session
Interested in applying to be a Carolina Experience Peer Leader (CEPL) for the 2025-2206 academic year? The application will open on February 27, 2025 and close on March 30, 2025.
Not required for the application, but interested students are encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about the role and the application process! You can talk to current CEPLs to learn about their experience, learn about the application process, what the pay rate is expected to be for 2025-2026 and more!
Visit the Carolina Experience Peer Leader website to learn more and RSVP for an info session!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Emeritus Dean Peter Brews book launch and discussion
Book Launch and Discussion: Maintaining American Competitiveness
Dean Emeritus Peter Brews’ new book "Lead, Follow, or Fail" describes how nations build (and lose) competitiveness, with a focus on the U.S.
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Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
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, 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, March 3, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Achievements in Blackboard Learn
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
Extrinsic motivators, such as praise or tangible incentives, can be an effective way to motivate students to engage and perform well in your courses. Recognizing their accomplishments demonstrates your appreciation for their efforts. Using Achievements allows you to foster motivation and celebrate student participation in a meaningful way. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use Achievements in Blackboard to incentivize increased student engagement.
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, March 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Best of Carolina Street Party & Vendor Fair
Come grab a copy of Best of Carolina to see who is named BEST for 2025! Winners and other local vendors will be on Greene Street for a fun afternoon of giveaways!
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Recovery Ally Workshop for Students
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
Learn more about Gamecock Recovery by visiting sc.edu/sape/recovery.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 2006.
Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab
Learn mindfulness, relaxation and resiliency skills using Virtual Reality! Come join us on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 215! ,
This innovative session will provide attendees with a virtual reality experience designed to enhance your meditation practices through mindfulness applications focused on peace, serenity and movement. Come try a new and engaging way to put your body and mind first! This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychiatry Outreach and Engagement! .
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Foreign Service Fellowships Workshop
Learn how to apply for the Pickering, Rangel, and/or Payne fellowships – for those who want to pursue a career in the US Foreign Service. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Libraries, Course Materials, & You
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 2:50 PM - 4:05 PM,
In this introductory workshop, participants will learn how publishing models affect students’ abilities to access affordable course materials and how libraries can acquire learning resources for the classroom. Workshop facilitators will demonstrate how to use the library to provide affordable and equitable access to course materials through e-reserves, purchasing, video streaming, and open educational resources.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Teaching with the Library.
Center for Teaching Excellence, Room L511, Thomas Cooper Library,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 2:50 PM – 4:05 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Together We Can Certificate - Understanding Mental Health
Join us for an informative session designed to help students recognize signs that a friend may be struggling with their mental health. Learn how to approach sensitive conversations, offer support and make effective referrals to university resources. This workshop equips you with the tools to be a caring and informed ally in your community.
TIP: This presentation is an excellent first step before taking the Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training.
Register today at: Together We Can.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Recovery Dharma
The mission of Recovery Dharma is to support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles. This meeting is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in using these tools to make changes in their life.
The Gamecock Recovery Meeting of Recovery Dharma is a local meeting, sponsored and hosted by Gamecock Recovery volunteers, to bring this approach to recovery to the university community.
When: Tuesdays at 4 pm, Where: CALM Oasis (Center for Health and Wellbeing room 215),
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information about Gamecock Recovery!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details. C.A.L.M. Oasis - Center for Health and Well-Being 215.
"A Curious Heart: The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Boatwright Coker" Book Talk and Signing
Join us on March 4th at 6 p.m. for a book talk and signing with Penelope Coker Hall and Eliza Wilson Ingle on their latest book A Curious Heart: The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Boatwright Coker. This event is co-sponsored by the South Caroliniana Library & The South Carolina Academy of Authors.
In this poignant literary memoir, Penelope Coker Hall and Eliza Wilson Ingle give readers a front row seat to the remarkable life and career of award-winning author Elizabeth Boatwright Coker (1909-1993). Quoting liberally from Elizabeth’s own letters, journal entries, book passages and interviews, A Curious Heart reveals for the first time the inner life of this complex, small-town Southern woman, who dreamed of becoming a published writer. Light refreshments will be served. .
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hollings Special Collections Library Program Room.
Concert Choir and University Chorus: Side by Side
Join the University of South Carolina Concert Choir and University Chorus for a joint concert. The Concert Choir, led by Dr. Alicia W. Walker, will present its spring tour program, “While I Breathe, I Hope: The Journey Home.” Under the direction of Dr. Jabarie Glass, University Chorus will perform various music, including Benjamin Britten’s “Rejoice in the Lamb.”
The concert is free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC 29205.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
SCoer Award Information Session Drop In
Drop in virtually to learn more about the 2025 SCoer Award! The SCoer award will offer two tracks:
Track One: Affordable Learning Transition,
Full-time USC Columbia faculty interested in transitioning their course from the use of traditional textbooks to freely available course materials are eligible to apply for the 2025 SCoer Award – Track One.
Award: $1,000,
Track Two: Affordable Learning Advocate,
Full-time USC Columbia faculty currently using no-cost course materials (i.e. OER, library-licensed resources) materials are eligible to apply for the 2025 SCoer Award – Track Two.
Award: $500,
Librarians are available to offer more information, provide application suggestions, and to answer all of your questions. Feel free to drop in at any time during the session. Learn more from the SCoer website.
Register online.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
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.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
Hip Hop Wednesday
USC's number 1 day party! Students, faculty, staff, and community gather, socialize, and table on Greene Street once a month while a DJ spins new and old-school hip-hop. Come out and learn about what is happening on campus from students, faculty, and staff.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - The Radley
Looking for off-campus housing? The Radley will have an information table on Davis Field on March 5th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - The Standard
Looking for off-campus housing? The Standard will have an information table on Davis Field from 11am - 2pm today. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Flavors of the World: Taste of Latin America
Join the USC Education Abroad Office on Greene Street for a Taste of Latin America! Explore exciting study abroad opportunities across Latin America and connect with representatives from our partner providers to learn about their incredible programs. Enjoy flavorful treats from countries like Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and more as you discover how to make Latin America your next destination!
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
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.
Duration: 50 min, Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Python programming language is recommended but not required.
Register for this online event: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/13671240.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:05 PM.
See event description for more details.
Leadership & Well-being presentation
We’re thrilled to invite you to an insightful session with Tarra Mitchell, MIBS alumna. Tarra will guide us through an exploration inspired by her personal experiences and years of research on ancient wisdom traditions. RSVP required to attend this event: https://forms.office.com/r/3Sz1hvaJYK.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Recovery Community Dinner
Join the Gamecock Recovery community for free food and fellowship the first Wednesday of each month! Dinner 5-6 (latecomers welcome), followed by our weekly All Recovery meeting.
You're In Recovery When You Say You Are
However you define your recovery, Gamecock Recovery is here for you. We embrace all pathways of recovery, strengthening the relationships, resources, and services that have already been working for you.
Through peer-based mutual aid meetings, individualized coaching support, sober social events, and community-level advocacy, we promote a nurturing campus and community environment to ensure that all students in recovery can achieve academic and personal success.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
SC Honors College: Transfer Admission Information Session
Interested in applying to transfer into the South Carolina Honors College? Join our virtual information session for a brief overview of the transfer application process, the benefits of the Honors College, and what life as an Honors student can look like.
Before attending this information session, please review eligibility requirements and the application process for current USC students or transfer students, as well as our FAQs page. This will allow you to be prepared to ask questions!
Applications for eligible second-semester students will open February 21, 2025.
Zoom link: https://sc-edu.zoom.us/j/82992175601.
Admission Cost: n/a.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, March 5, 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, March 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - The Roost
Looking for off-campus housing? The Roost will have an information table on Davis Field on March6th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
Recovery Ally
Tuesday, March 6, 2025, 11:40 AM - 12:55 PM,
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
The Recovery Ally workshop is presented in a flipped-classroom model that includes a self-paced video module as prework (estimated 20 minutes) and an in-person session. Please review the recorded content prior to your workshop session.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and Well-being Competency.
Center for Teaching Excellence, Room L511, Thomas Cooper Library,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
See event description for more details.
Recovery Ally
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 11:40 AM - 12:55 PM,
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC,
The Recovery Ally workshop is presented in a flipped-classroom model that includes a self-paced video module as prework (estimated 20 minutes) and an in-person session. Please review the recorded content prior to your workshop session.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and Well-being Competency.
Center for Teaching Excellence, Room L511, Thomas Cooper Library,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Geospatial Data Visualization
The use of geospatial data for research and application has grown dramatically in recent times. From environmental research, to health research. to building planning and more. Geospatial information, that is information related to specific geographic locations, is being used in numerous ways. This session provides a basic introduction to understanding geospatial data offers an overview of how the ArcGIS and QGIS software products can be used to visualize this type of information. will introduce and briefly discuss using GIS software to explore geospatial data. Access/installation instructions and a dataset will be provided ahead of time for those interested in following along or exploring afterward.
Register for this online event: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/13674613.
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
That's Some BS! (Boundaries & Self-Care)
Addiction is a family disease. BS! meetings focus on how to take care of yourself, heal your hurt, protect your boundaries, and become a healthy individual – regardless of the choices our loved ones are making. Open to all students whose relationships have been impacted by addiction and toxic expectations.
When: Thursdays at 5 pm, Where: Coliseum 4003,
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - 21 Oaks
Looking for off-campus housing? 21 Oaks will have an information table on Davis Field on March 7th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Friday, March 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View 101
Friday, March 7, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM,
This workshop familiarizes attendees with Blackboard Learn’s Ultra Course View. eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate a UCV course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize Blackboard tools, and grade assignments.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, reigster here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, March 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to Open Education
Learn how OER can save your students money and boost student success! Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching tools that can be customized by faculty and freely accessed by students. This webinar will provide an overview of OER and other affordable course materials. Participants will learn to locate and evaluate OER and to interpret re-use permissions. In addition, attendees will discover techniques and resources for modifying and creating open course content.
Register to attend.
Friday, March 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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, 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, March 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
The Good, the Bad & the Naked of USC History: Historic Horseshoe History Tour
<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.
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Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, March 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 110.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Jane Monheit - American Songbook
Created as a partnership between the Koger Center for the Arts and the ColaJazz Foundation, Live in the Lobby 2025 will consist of seven concerts held throughout the Koger Center facility. Join us to experience this one-of-a-kind series designed for audiences seeking premier jazz and specialty experiences in an exceptional setting.
Jane Monheit is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. With many highly acclaimed solo albums, countless awards and accolades and over two decades of international touring experience, Jane has not only been an extremely successful bandleader, but has had the privilege of making music with some of the greatest musicians, arrangers and producers in jazz.
For tickets, please visit:https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $45 - $50.
Friday, March 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
LifeChance: Gala of the Stars
Witness world-renowned dancers light up the stage in this unforgettable performance!
Secure your tickets soon and be part of a night that celebrates the stars of ballet!
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $15 - $60.
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, March 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Aske Me Anything - Recovery Edition!
Ask us anything about recovery!
We are here to answer anything and everything about what recovery is, what it looks like, how to be an ally and everything in between!
Through peer-based mutual aid meetings, individualized coaching support, sober social events and community-level advocacy, we promote a nurturing campus and community environment to ensure that all students in recovery can achieve academic and personal success.
Admission Cost: N/A.
Monday, March 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
What's New in Blackboard Learn
Monday, March 17, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 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, March 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Active Learning with Generative AI-Powered Activities
Monday, March 17, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
Engaging students through interactive and dynamic activities is essential for fostering a stimulating learning environment. In this webinar, educators will explore how to leverage Generative Artificial Intelligence to enhance their teaching practices and create impactful activities for 21st-century learners. From designing collaborative projects to incorporating AI-generated prompts and feedback, participants will discover innovative ways to integrate Generative AI into their instructional activities.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Apply prompt writing in the context of learning activities.
, Design interactive activities that leverage Generative AI to enhance student engagement and participation.
, Identify opportunities for further integration of Generative AI into instructional activities to enhance student learning outcomes.
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This is a required session for the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, March 17, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 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, 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, March 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Farmers Market
Shop for fresh, locally-grown produce & a variety of South Carolina made products, right on the University of South Carolina campus. Visit the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market on Greene Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.— rain or shine.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - 21 Oaks
Looking for off-campus housing? 21 Oaks will have an information table on Davis Field on March 18th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - Stadium Suites
Looking for off-campus housing? Stadium Suites will have an information table on Davis Field on March 18th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase- College Town on the River
Looking for off-campus housing? College Town on the River will have an information table on Davis Field on March 18th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab
Learn mindfulness, relaxation and resiliency skills using Virtual Reality! Come join us on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 215! ,
This innovative session will provide attendees with a virtual reality experience designed to enhance your meditation practices through mindfulness applications focused on peace, serenity and movement. Come try a new and engaging way to put your body and mind first! This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychiatry Outreach and Engagement! .
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
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
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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!
Duration: 50 min, Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with computers; programming knowledge is helpful but not required.
Register for this online event: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/13670256.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
See event description for more details.
Recovery Dharma
The mission of Recovery Dharma is to support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles. This meeting is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in using these tools to make changes in their life.
The Gamecock Recovery Meeting of Recovery Dharma is a local meeting, sponsored and hosted by Gamecock Recovery volunteers, to bring this approach to recovery to the university community.
When: Tuesdays at 4 pm, Where: CALM Oasis (Center for Health and Wellbeing room 215),
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information about Gamecock Recovery!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details. C.A.L.M. Oasis - Center for Health and Well-Being 215.
Together We Can Certificate - Suicide Gatekeeper Training
Join us for an informative and interactive presentation designed specifically for students!
We all know that life at college can be a rollercoaster, and sometimes our friends may struggle with their mental health. But how do you recognize when someone is going through a tough time, and what can you do to support them?
In this presentation, you'll learn:
How to recognize signs that a friend might be struggling with suicide or depression
, How to respond confidently to someone in distress
, Resources at the University of South Carolina to support student mental health and well-being
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Whether you want to be a supportive friend or simply deepen your understanding of mental health, this session is an essential step toward fostering a caring and connected campus community. You are not expected to be a mental health professional. This is the why we use the word “gatekeeper.” You are invaluable to assisting a struggling person in getting the help they need. You serve as “gatekeepers” to mental health…
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Adulting 101: Cooking Workshop
Learning to cook and meal prep is a pretty common learning curve for students at USC. Join us for this hands-on cooking lesson about how to prep meals for your week! Space is limited to the first 20 students, so make sure to RSVP early! You cannot attend unless you have gotten a confirmation that you are on the RSVP list. This free event is hosted by the Carolina Experience office with content expertise provided by Healthy Campus Initiatives.
Part of the Adulting 101 Series.
This is designed for third- and fourth-year students but is open to all USC students.
Online workshop. Please visit the Carolina Experience website for more information and RSVP links.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, March 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, March 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Nutrition Consortium Annual Research Symposium
This year’s symposium will focus on The Future of Nutrition and aims to encourage collaboration, generate new knowledge, and share exceptional research across the spectrum of nutrition science. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, network, and engage with faculty, students, and community members.
Please see the symposium website for additional details.
Location: Koger Center Gallery Room.
Admission Cost: Free to attend, but please register on the Nutrition Symposium website.
Boxed lunches are available. Please use the
registration link on the website if you would like to order a boxed lunch for the day of the event.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Manage Your Video Content with Panopto
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
Panopto is an all-in-one video management platform built into Blackboard Learn. In this session, attendees will learn how to create and manage video learning content in Panopto that can be easily integrated into Blackboard courses.
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, March 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase
Looking for off-campus housing? Sawyer on Lincoln will have an information table on Davis Field on March 20 from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: none.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Introduction to R using RStudio
This workshop will introduce users to the R programming language using RStudio. R is an easy-to-learn programming language often used for scientific and statistical data processing. RStudio is an integrated development environment for and graphical user interface to the R language which greatly simplifies programming in R. Together they combine to provide a free and convenient programming platform for data analysis and visualization.
Register for this online event: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/13687967.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM.
See event description for more details.
Coffee Break at the Caroliniana
Join us this Women's History month at noon on March 20th to hear Andrea L'Hommedieu, Oral Historian, share examples of women's history collections preserved at USC. Learn how the Second Wave collection is growing and ways you can use oral history as primary source material in your research. Take a break from your workday with us!
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
FGC Connections Resource Fair
Join us for the FGC Connections Resource Fair on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Maxcy Classroom. Explore resources and opportunities available to support first-generation students at the University of South Carolina. Connect with campus partners and learn about services to help you succeed academically, personally, and professionally. Don’t miss this chance to build your network and discover helpful tools for your journey!
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Support Zone Training Part 1
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 2:50 PM - 4:05 PM,
The first half of the Support Zone training focuses on providing context for the necessity of faculty and staff being well-versed in recognizing and responding to students experiencing mental health distress. The facilitator will review definitions, national and local statistics about mental health in college students and discuss how stigma affects help-seeking behaviors. The facilitator will also discuss how COVID-19 has exacerbated the aforementioned issues. This session will also cover crisis support protocol, how to recognize signs of distress, warning signs of suicide, non-suicidal self-injury, and how to respond and intervene to a student of concern.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and Well-being Competency.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 2:50 PM – 4:05 PM.
See event description for more details.
Support Zone Training Part 1
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 2:50 PM - 4:05 PM,
The first half of the Support Zone training focuses on providing context for the necessity of faculty and staff being well-versed in recognizing and responding to students experiencing mental health distress. The facilitator will review definitions, national and local statistics about mental health in college students and discuss how stigma affects help-seeking behaviors. The facilitator will also discuss how COVID-19 has exacerbated the aforementioned issues. This session will also cover crisis support protocol, how to recognize signs of distress, warning signs of suicide, non-suicidal self-injury, and how to respond and intervene to a student of concern.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and Well-being Competency.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 2:50 PM – 4:05 PM.
See event description for more details.
That's Some BS! (Boundaries & Self-Care)
Addiction is a family disease. BS! meetings focus on how to take care of yourself, heal your hurt, protect your boundaries, and become a healthy individual – regardless of the choices our loved ones are making. Open to all students whose relationships have been impacted by addiction and toxic expectations.
When: Thursdays at 5 pm, Where: Coliseum 4003,
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
Third Thursday Art Night: Thomas Washington
Perhaps the most important pursuit of an artist is the facilitation of escapism. Perhaps each project is the equivalent of a Narnian door … or that lamppost beyond, coaxing a wanderer into another realm.
Thomas Washington, Jr. (Thomas the Younger) functions on this premise. Since his childhood, he has produced multitudinous works in this vein–from being hired (out of high school) to illustrate in a local graphic anthology, he has subsequently strived to bring stories in every medium; to breathe life into the fantastical by imbuing it with the familiar…and, of course, to find fun and fulfillment along the way. As a result, it required the birth of his children to make him care about money. For years, he was perfectly fine living as a Bohemian: he laid his head in strange places among strangers, eventually becoming a pleasant strain of strange in the process. He thus entertains all sorts of bizarre notions: the importance of world peace, an unshakeable belief in fundamental similarities that make Humanity…
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
University of South Carolina Trivia Night
Think you know the most about USC? Want to hold that knowledge over your friend's heads? Prove it!
Join us at the South Caroliniana Library for USC trivia. All of the questions will be based off of our own University Archivist’s trivia book! Enjoy some free food while you and your team answer some questions all about USC. Oh, and did we mention it’s totally free?
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series
Speaker: Clare Anderson - Chapin Hall,
Topic: Economic and Concrete Supports to Reduce Child Maltreatment and Involvement with Child Welfare,
RSVP for headcount and catering purposes here: https://forms.gle/SCBfXxqtRvsPEbk48,
To RSVP for the event and/or access the event via Zoom, visit the RCCWB webpage for our Distinguished Speaker Series: https://rccwb.sc.edu/news-events/,
The Research Center for Child Well-Being hosts a monthly (September to April) Distinguished Speaker Series focusing on the dual prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional behavioral problems during childhood, as well as associated statistical and methodological issues. The event will be hosted at the RCCWB, located at 1400 Pickens St. Suite 400. For more information, check out https://rccwb.sc.edu.
Admission Cost: 0.00.
Friday, March 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Support Zone Training Part 2
Friday, March 21, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
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 available to students and when to use each resource.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, March 21, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Support Zone Training Part 2
Friday, March 21, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
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 available to students and when to use each resource.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, March 21, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Self-Defense Workshop
In partnership with USC’s Student Health Services Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention (SAVIP) office, join us for a self-defense workshop. In this workshop, you'll discover survival skills and learn hands-on techniques. Highly interactive and free of charge to all Columbia campus faculty, staff and students. Space is limited, register today.
Email safe@sc.edu to register for your preferred date (3/21 or 4/25) and receive the workshop location.
Friday, March 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Service Saturday
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davis Field II.
South Carolina Ballet presents Giselle
Experience Giselle, one of ballet’s most hauntingly beautiful masterpieces, as South Carolina Ballet brings this timeless tale to life. A story of love, ethereal beauty and heart-wrenching passion awaits.
Some ballets are unforgettable. This one is legendary.
Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score, Giselle is the quintessential ballet of the Romantic era. This timeless classic transports audiences to 19th-century Europe, where a young peasant girl falls deeply in love with the charismatic Albrecht—only to uncover his devastating secret. Her journey from innocence to heartbreak culminates in a breathtaking display of forgiveness and sacrifice.
With stunning choreography and mesmerizing performances, this production of Giselle promises to captivate both seasoned ballet lovers and newcomers alike. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of passion, beauty and artistry.
Elevate your experience with an exclusive pre-show reception featuring an open bar with wine and beer, complemented by a delightful…
Admission Cost: $42 - $74.
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Wind Ensemble: “Rising”
Cormac Cannon, conductor, Benjamin Pouncey, guest conductor,
The USC Wind Ensemble’s March performance is highlighted by Joseph Schwantner’s groundbreaking 1977 work "… and the mountains rising nowhere" featuring singing, whistling and extensive percussion to create an ethereal tapestry of sound. The concert opens with USC alumnus Andy Akiho’s (BM ’01) "Ondine’s Epilogue" and will also include a brand new transcription of Margaret Bonds’ piano work "Spiritual Suite."
Program:
Akiho, "Ondine’s Epilogue" Hahn, "Le bal de Beatrice d’Este" Schwantner, "… and the mountains rising nowhere" Bonds/Ehrlich, "Spiritual Suite" Sousa, "he Belle of Chicago".
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Building the Higher Education Pipeline in the Southeast for Hispanic/Latino Faculty & Students
The purpose of this summit is to engage in key issues pertaining to the success of Hispanic/Latino students and faculty in the Southeast higher education sector.
Monday, March 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Trying the Tools: Gamification!
Monday, March 24, 2025, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM,
Want to try new immersive tech but just don't have the time to research the latest tools? Worried that you wouldn't even know where to begin or know how to incorporate it in thoughtful ways? The 'Try the Tools' series can help. Bring your ideas, try options available here at USC, and then consult on how these tools can work for you. Come out of curiosity and leave with new ideas and lesson plan options for adding innovation to your course. March offerings include table-top RPGS, Reacting to the Past role-playing games, video games, and more! Have a special request? Email Kristin Harrell for more information: kharrell@sc.edu. We're excited to help!
Center for Teaching Excellence, Room L511, Thomas Cooper Library,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, March 24, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Career Champions Level 2: Experience Outcomes
Monday, March 24, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,
The Career Champions program was created to educate and empower campus faculty and staff on best practices to have career conversations with students. The learning outcomes for level two are as follows:
Gain knowledge around experiential education
, Identify different opportunities in the Career Center and beyond available for students to gain experience
, Identify ways to help students discover what opportunities they are interested in and know where to find them
, Gain knowledge in how to support students while they are involved in their experience to make it more impactful
, Articulate ways on how to encourage reflection during and after the experience
, Identify ways on how to handle concerns that can arise while a student is participating in an experiential education opportunity
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This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, March 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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, 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, March 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Farmers Market
Shop for fresh, locally-grown produce & a variety of South Carolina made products, right on the University of South Carolina campus. Visit the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market on Greene Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.— rain or shine.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Accessible Learning Experiences: Practical Guidance for Inclusive Course Content
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM,
Are you equipped to provide accessible content that meets the needs of all your students? Come prepared - with your laptop (if possible) - to gain hands-on experience of applying digital accessibility best practices during this session.
This workshop will provide guidance for applying accessibility practices to your documents appropriately and how to prevent potential barriers people experience due to disabilities. An overview of disabilities and the challenges they cause will be provided including types of assistive technologies (AT) that help alleviate those challenges.
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be touched on related to its part in developing accessible content. Integrated automated accessibility checkers of Microsoft and Blackboard platforms will also be covered. These automated tools can identify accessibility issues and provide guidance to resolve them.
Attend with curiosity to help lead toward innovative and inclusive content design…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab
Learn mindfulness, relaxation and resiliency skills using Virtual Reality! Come join us on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 215! ,
This innovative session will provide attendees with a virtual reality experience designed to enhance your meditation practices through mindfulness applications focused on peace, serenity and movement. Come try a new and engaging way to put your body and mind first! This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychiatry Outreach and Engagement! .
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Take Your Blackboard Learn Ultra Course from Drab to Fab: Adding Some Pizazz
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM,
In this session you'll learn how to transform your Blackboard Ultra course from ordinary to extraordinary! Discover how best to organize your content to make your course visually engaging and user-friendly and then take it a step further with customization to add some pizazz. Whether you're looking to streamline your course structure, add some creative touches, or both, this session will give you the tools to make your course stand out.
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, March 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Carolina Experience Peer Leader Information Session
Interested in applying to be a Carolina Experience Peer Leader (CEPL) for the 2025-2206 academic year? The application will open on February 27, 2025 and close on March 30, 2025.
Not required for the application, but interested students are encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about the role and the application process! You can talk to current CEPLs to learn about their experience, learn about the application process, what the pay rate is expected to be for 2025-2026 and more!
Visit the Carolina Experience Peer Leader website to learn more and RSVP for an info session!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Recovery Dharma
The mission of Recovery Dharma is to support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles. This meeting is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in using these tools to make changes in their life.
The Gamecock Recovery Meeting of Recovery Dharma is a local meeting, sponsored and hosted by Gamecock Recovery volunteers, to bring this approach to recovery to the university community.
When: Tuesdays at 4 pm, Where: CALM Oasis (Center for Health and Wellbeing room 215),
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information about Gamecock Recovery!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details. C.A.L.M. Oasis - Center for Health and Well-Being 215.
Portraits of Women's Philanthropy: Understanding Giving Through a Gender Lens with Dr. Elizabeth Dale
Women have been philanthropic actors throughout history, using voluntary action to advocate for equal rights, advance social welfare reforms, build women’s educational institutions, and ensure women’s economic empowerment. Through a series of historical and contemporary portraits, including Jane Addams, Madam C.J. Walker, Oseola McCarthy, and Mackenzie Scott, among others, Professor Dale will explore key figures in philanthropy’s past, present, and future. Through the stories of individual women and women’s groups, she will uncover broader themes and issues, such as activism and advocacy, occupational segregation by sex, and the potential for women’s philanthropy in the future.
Free Event, Registration Requested: bit.ly/mbwlecture,
Location: Close-Hipp Building 8th Floor, Lumpkin Auditorium
Reception to follow.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Broadway In Columbia presents Hadestown
Come see how the world could be.
COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $102.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
USC All Majors Career & Internship Fair - Day 1
Register today for the All-Majors Career & Internship Fair,
Recruiters from a broad range of industries and graduate institutions will attend this event to showcase their full-time roles, internship opportunities, and graduate/professional school programs.
Date: Wednesday, March 26/Thursday March 27,
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM both days.
Location: Russell House University Union Ballroom, Columbia SC 29201,
Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only.
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.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - Stadium Suites
Looking for off-campus housing? Stadium Suites will have an information table on Davis Field on March 26 from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 5.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - Station at Five Points
Looking for off-campus housing? The Station at Five Points will have an information table on Davis Field on March 26th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
Addressing Common Violations
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
In this session we will discuss the academic misconduct trends we are seeing online and in person with our students. Additionally, we will discuss how to identify and address these common violations while maintaining a productive instructor/student relationship.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here. .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Applying to PhD Programs
Are you a current master’s or professional student considering applying for a PhD? Come learn how PhD programs differ from other types of graduate degree programs and how to prepare to apply. This workshop will help you navigate the application process, understand funding, and learn the key factors to consider when choosing a program.
https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/IOHO2moFRuu0aVmKKrvk9Q#/registration.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 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, March 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Broadway In Columbia presents Hadestown
Come see how the world could be.
COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $102.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Improving Research Learning Outcomes with the Library
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM,
Learn to question your assumptions about what students know and explicitly identify the knowledge and skills you want them to acquire when completing library research assignments. [In this session, participants will explore common challenges students face when conducting library research and identify best practices for designing assignments that require or encourage the use of library resources. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about ways in which faculty can partner with librarians to support student success. By creating research assignments with specific learning outcomes that are clear to your students, you can improve the experience for everyone involved.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Teaching with the Library.
Center for Teaching Excellence, Room L511, Thomas Cooper Library,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; there is no virtual attendance option.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM.
See event description for more details.
USC All Majors Career & Internship Fair - Day 2
Register today for the All-Majors Career & Internship Fair,
Recruiters from a broad range of industries and graduate institutions will attend this event to showcase their full-time roles, internship opportunities, and graduate/professional school programs.
Date: Wednesday, March 26/Thursday March 27,
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM both days.
Location: Russell House University Union Ballroom, Columbia SC 29201,
Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only.
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.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Do's and Donuts of Recovery Allyship
Do's and Donuts of Recovery Allyship! Stop by Gamecock Recovery's table to learn about supporting a recovery-oriented campus here at USC and grab a free donut!
Admission Cost: N/A.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 03.
Introduction to MATLAB
MATLAB is a feature-rich programming language for scientific and numerical data processing for which USC has a university-wide site license. MATLAB also has many application toolkits available for use in diverse fields of research. This workshop will introduce users to the MATLAB programming language, with a focus on reading spreadsheet data into MATLAB, processing the data using matrix operations, writing the processed data to a spreadsheet, and visualizing the data. A MATLAB license and an installed version of MATLAB are recommended but not required to attend this workshop.
Register for this online event: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/13688024.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
That's Some BS! (Boundaries & Self-Care)
Addiction is a family disease. BS! meetings focus on how to take care of yourself, heal your hurt, protect your boundaries, and become a healthy individual – regardless of the choices our loved ones are making. Open to all students whose relationships have been impacted by addiction and toxic expectations.
When: Thursdays at 5 pm, Where: Coliseum 4003,
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
An Evening with Michael Harriot, Author of Black AF History
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An Evening with Michael Harriot, Author of Black AF History,
Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2025, Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Chappelle Auditorium, Allen University, 1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Broadway In Columbia presents Hadestown
Come see how the world could be.
COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $102.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Parker Quartet Performance
Internationally recognized for their “fearless, yet probingly beautiful” (The Strad) performances, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation, dedicated purely to the sound and depth of their music.
Spring Residency Concert Program
Zemlinsky: Quartet No. 1 in A major, Op. 4. (Sponsored by Elaine Craft), Thomas Adès: The Four Quarters, Brahms: String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 67,
For tickets, visit kogercenterforthearts.com.
Admission Cost: $20 general admission/$5 students.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
2025 Annual Nursing Leadership Summit
The 2025 Annual Leadership Summit hosted by the S.C. Center for Nursing Leadership at the University of South Carolina, College of Nursing features Keynote Speaker, Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National League for Nursing (NLN). The Amy V. Cockcroft (AVC) Leadership Fellowship Class of 2024-2025 will share their project presentations and graduate from the fellowship. The Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Fellowship Class of 2025-2026 will be introduced.
President & CEO Dr. Beverly Malone has led the NLN since 2007. She received her BSN and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cincinnati and her M.S. in Adult Psychiatric Nursing from Rutgers University. She contributed to the ground-breaking OM report, "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health," and served on the Minority Health Federal Advisory Committee. With over 20 honorary degrees and numerous accolades, Dr. Malone's distinguished career has blended policy, education, administration,…
Admission Cost: Click the registration link for details.
Friday, March 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Generation Symposium 2025
Friday, March 28, 2025, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM,
The University of South Carolina's First-Generation Symposium is an annual celebration of the experiences, successes, and unique needs of first-generation college students. Hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence, this collaborative event is supported by the Graduation and Retention Network (GARNET), the First- Generation Center, the Office of Access and Opportunity, TRIO, and Horseshoe Catering. Join us for an inspiring day filled with engaging discussions, insightful data, and impactful stories.
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Keynote Presentation,
Kick off the symposium with Dr. Kem Saichaie, an expert in educational equity and inclusion from the University of California, Davis. Dr. Saichaie will explore strategies for creating a supportive environment that empowers first-generation college students to thrive academically and personally.
Data about First-Generation Students at USC, Dive into the latest research and…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, March 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Cockbuster Movie
Friday, March 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! 2024 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose created CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest who turns out to be the district attorney prosecuting Sophia. What could possibly go wrong?
Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! This new comedy is for fans 18 and older … because they’re not the same girls from the 80’s.
A very special VIP experience ticket includes the best available seats and photos with the actors on the Golden Girls set after the show.
Outback Presents / Murray & Peter Present,
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp,
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Admission Cost: 448 - $114.
Friday, March 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Southern Exposure: Inuksuit
A multitude of percussionists (or as close as we can get!) help close the School of Music’s 100th anniversary season outdoors on the Horseshoe.
Adams’ monumental Inuksuit, intended to be performed and experienced outdoors, creates an enormous sonic landscape, both intimate and overpowering, that is unique to each performance and performance site. In Inuksuit, inspired and shaped by the stone sentinels constructed over centuries by the Inuit people as waypoints in the expanse of the Arctic, the listener is free to shape their own experience: audience members may bring a blanket, a lawn chair or wander throughout the performance area.
Co-produced by Boston-based percussionist Maria Finkelmeier, professor Scott Herring & the USC percussion studio and Southern Exposure.
Location: USC Horseshoe.
Admission Cost: Free.
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
South Carolina Philharmonic: Beethoven & Blue Jeans
Get ready for a night where classical music meets casual cool at “Beethoven and Blue Jeans.”
Don your favorite pair of jeans and channel your inner James Dean as you settle in for an evening of remarkable music. The program kicks off with Fang Man’s Noir: a concise, musical drama performed in a spicy harmonic language. Next up, the incredibly talented Noah Kim, winner of the 2023 Arthur Fraser Competition, takes the stage to dazzle us with Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2. And for the grand finale, we’ll dive into Beethoven’s epic Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” a revolutionary work that changed the course of music history. It’s a night of high notes and high spirits – perfect for music lovers who prefer their symphonies with a side of laid-back style.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $17.00 - $83.00.
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Living Science Museum
Theta Tau is sponsoring the Living Science Museum March 30th from 10am - 2pm in the Swearingen Engineering Center on the University of South Carolina’s campus. The event will feature three different themed rooms: a biology room, a chemistry room, and physics room; along with additional demonstrations and events in the courtyard. This is a free event, as we hope to make it as accessible and fun as possible for everyone!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
South Carolina Philharmonic: Family Time with the Phil
Get ready to embrace the magic of live symphonic music in a welcoming atmosphere where families can create lasting memories together. Freedom and fun abound with “Family Time with the Phil” – an inclusive concert-matinee that invites audiences to sing, dance and enjoy the symphony without the expected barriers of a live performance.
Whether you’re tapping your feet to lively tunes, singing along with the orchestra, taking a break to visit the quiet room or simply letting the music move you – this experience promises joy and excitement for the whole family. Did we mention there’s an instrument “petting zoo” and some off-duty service pups that you can meet?
This concert is now free!
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - Saga Columbia
Looking for off-campus housing? Saga Columbia will have an information table on Davis Field on March 31st from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, March 31, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Preparing for SophoMORE Success Workshop
Are you in your first year at USC and moving into your second-year next fall? Are you ready to be an official sopohoMORE? Be sure to join us for this helpful workshop with our top tips for success in year two! An RSVP is required! www.sc.edu/carolinaexperience.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 31, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, 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, March 31, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Farmers Market
Shop for fresh, locally-grown produce & a variety of South Carolina made products, right on the University of South Carolina campus. Visit the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market on Greene Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.— rain or shine.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - Gateway 737
Looking for off-campus housing? Gateway 737 will have an information table on Davis Field on April 1 from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab
Learn mindfulness, relaxation and resiliency skills using Virtual Reality! Come join us on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 215! ,
This innovative session will provide attendees with a virtual reality experience designed to enhance your meditation practices through mindfulness applications focused on peace, serenity and movement. Come try a new and engaging way to put your body and mind first! This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychiatry Outreach and Engagement! .
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Together We Can Certificate - Mindfulness 101
Looking for a way to reduce stress, improve focus and enhance your overall well-being?
Join us for Mindfulness 101, a presentation designed to introduce students to the transformative benefits of mindfulness and meditation!
In this session, you'll:
Learn what mindfulness is and how it can positively impact your physical and mental health
, Understand the key differences between mindfulness and meditation
, Explore the attitudes that create a strong foundation for mindfulness practices
, Participate in hands-on mindfulness activities to help you feel more grounded and present
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Bonus! You'll also get an inside look at the C.A.L.M. Oasis at the Center for Health and Well-Being, a peaceful meditation space, and discover the various mindfulness programs offered on campus.
Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this session will give you the tools to cultivate a calmer, more focused mind.
Take the first step towards building a mindful and balanced life.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Recovery Dharma
The mission of Recovery Dharma is to support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles. This meeting is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in using these tools to make changes in their life.
The Gamecock Recovery Meeting of Recovery Dharma is a local meeting, sponsored and hosted by Gamecock Recovery volunteers, to bring this approach to recovery to the university community.
When: Tuesdays at 4 pm, Where: CALM Oasis (Center for Health and Wellbeing room 215),
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information about Gamecock Recovery!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details. C.A.L.M. Oasis - Center for Health and Well-Being 215.
Adulting 101 Series: No Joke- Navigating Salary and Benefits
Congrats! You have been offered the job! They offer a starting salary, are you allowed to ask for more? Then you are given options about retirement packages, what does that even mean? The Career Center will cover introductory information about common questions you may have as you accept your first job! Hosted by the Carolina Experience and the Career Center. An RSVP is required!
RSVP at go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Hip Hop Wednesday
USC's number 1 day party! Students, faculty, staff, and community gather, socialize, and table on Greene Street once a month while a DJ spins new and old-school hip-hop. Come out and learn about what is happening on campus from students, faculty, and staff.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
SophoMORE Spring Exploration: Engaging in Undergraduate Research
Research is all about asking questions and finding answers. Something that can be done in ANY area of study on campus. How do you get involved in research? What are the options to get paid to do research? Come get these questions and more! An RSVP is required.
Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Carolina Experience office.
RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophomoresuccess.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Recovery Community Dinner
Join the Gamecock Recovery community for free food and fellowship the first Wednesday of each month! Dinner 5-6 (latecomers welcome), followed by our weekly All Recovery meeting.
You're In Recovery When You Say You Are
However you define your recovery, Gamecock Recovery is here for you. We embrace all pathways of recovery, strengthening the relationships, resources, and services that have already been working for you.
Through peer-based mutual aid meetings, individualized coaching support, sober social events, and community-level advocacy, we promote a nurturing campus and community environment to ensure that all students in recovery can achieve academic and personal success.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, April 2, 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, April 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
That's Some BS! (Boundaries & Self-Care)
Addiction is a family disease. BS! meetings focus on how to take care of yourself, heal your hurt, protect your boundaries, and become a healthy individual – regardless of the choices our loved ones are making. Open to all students whose relationships have been impacted by addiction and toxic expectations.
When: Thursdays at 5 pm, Where: Coliseum 4003,
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
First-Gen Networking Dinner for Art, Hist, Theatre, Film, Poli Sci, Crim Justice
A free networking event for first-generation students to practice their networking skills in a safe and supportive environment. Meet other first-gen students and faculty from your major.
The following majors are invited: Art, Film, History, Theatre, Criminal Justice and Political Science,
Check in at 6:45pm,
RSVP on Garnet Gate.
Questions? Email Melissa Kupfer (kupferm@email.sc.edu).
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
16th Annual Clyburn Health Equity Lecture
Please join us for the 16th Annual Clyburn Health Equity Lecture.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Keshia Pollack Porter, Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Location: The Ballroom of the Pastides Alumni Center.
Friday, April 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series
Speaker: Velma McBride Murry, PhD - Vanderbilt University,
Topic: Advancing Behavioral Health Equity for African American Youth through Family-Based and System-Level Preventive Interventions,
RSVP for headcount and catering purposes here: https://forms.gle/Rb9KjqLzJeztpBHs7,
To RSVP for the event and/or access the event via Zoom, visit the RCCWB webpage for our Distinguished Speaker Series: https://rccwb.sc.edu/news-events/,
The Research Center for Child Well-Being hosts a monthly (September to April) Distinguished Speaker Series focusing on the dual prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional behavioral problems during childhood, as well as associated statistical and methodological issues. The event will be hosted at the RCCWB, located at 1400 Pickens St. Suite 400. For more information, check out https://rccwb.sc.edu.
Admission Cost: 0.00.
Friday, April 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Implementation Science Seminar
Location: Discovery Building Room 140,
This seminar will feature presentations from Dr. Christina Andrews, titled "Medicaid Managed Care Plan Implementation of Regulatory Policies for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment," and Dr. Heather Bonilha, titled, "Barriers to Implementation of an Evidence-Based Fluoroscopy Protocol for Modified Barium Swallow Studies.".
Friday, April 4, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
OpenBook 2025: Percival Everett
The 2025 The Open Book will conclude with a special appearance by Percival Everett, USC Distinguished professor in the Department of English at the University of Southern California Dornsife.
Everett will speak about James. An action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the novel was an instant New York Times bestseller, was longlisted for the Booker Prize and was named a best book of the year in myriad publications. As the Chicago Tribune declared, James is “A masterpiece that will help redefine one of the classics of American literature, while also being a major achievement on its own.”
Percival Everett grew up in Columbia, SC and is a graduate of A.C. Flora High School. He has published two dozen novels in addition to poetry and other writings. Among his many honors are an NEA fellowship and a Guggenheim fellowship, and in 2021 he received the Ivan Sandrof Life Achievement Award from the National Book Critics Circle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, April 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
The Joffrey Ballet in Concert with Betsy Blackmon Dance Company and USC Symphony Orchestra
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April 5, 2025, The Joffrey Ballet in concert with Betsy Blackmon Dance Company and USC Symphony Orchestra ,
Koger Center for the Arts,
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USC and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program are thrilled to welcome the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet for a three-week residency and performance! Celebrating 69 years of artistic excellence and classically trained to the highest standards, The Joffrey Ballet expresses an inclusive perspective on dance that reflects the diversity of America through its Company Artists, extensive repertoire, Academy, and Community Engagement programs. The special one-night-only concert will feature a brand-new work by Joffrey choreographer Nicolas Blanc, as well as a selection of works from the company’s revered repertory performed by Joffrey dancers and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company with accompaniment by the USC Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Lunes Latino
Los estudiantes, la facultad, y el personal se reúnen en Greene Street mensualmente para participar en la nueva fiesta del día de USC. Nuestro DJ profesional toca la mejor música latina para resaltar y celebrar nuestra comunidad latina aquí en USC. Para reservar una mesa en Lunes Latino, por favor de llenar el formulario de reserva. Las reservas de mesas se cierran 48 horas antes del evento. Usted recibirá la confirmación de la mesa el viernes antes del evento."
"Students, faculty, and staff gather on Greene St once a month to take part in the newest day party at USC! Our professional DJ spins the best Latin music to highlight and celebrate our Latin community here at USC. To reserve a table at Lunes Latino, please fill out the reservation form. Table reservations close 48 hours before the event. You will receive table confirmation the Friday before the event.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, April 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
What's New in Blackboard Learn
Monday, April 7, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 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, April 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Reimagining Assessments with Generative Artificial Intelligence
Monday, April 7, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
Assessments just got a major upgrade! This webinar explores how Generative Artificial Intelligence can transform your assessments from rote memorization exercises to engaging experiences that promote deeper learning. Discover how to generate assessments that align with your course learning outcomes to foster creativity, critical thinking, and personalized learning experiences.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Apply prompt writing in the context of assessments.
, Differentiate between traditional assessment methods and generative AI-powered assessments.
, Design effective assessments that measure student mastery and promote meaningful learning outcomes.
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This is a required session for the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence digital badge.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here. .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, April 7, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 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, 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, April 7, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Farmers Market
Shop for fresh, locally-grown produce & a variety of South Carolina made products, right on the University of South Carolina campus. Visit the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market on Greene Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.— rain or shine.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Recovery Ally Workshop for Students
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
Learn more about Gamecock Recovery by visiting sc.edu/sape/recovery.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 2006.
Mutual Expectations Workshop and Luncheon
Join us for FREE lunch and great conversation! <span data-contrast="auto">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.
<span data-contrast="auto">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.
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Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Recovery Dharma
The mission of Recovery Dharma is to support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles. This meeting is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in using these tools to make changes in their life.
The Gamecock Recovery Meeting of Recovery Dharma is a local meeting, sponsored and hosted by Gamecock Recovery volunteers, to bring this approach to recovery to the university community.
When: Tuesdays at 4 pm, Where: CALM Oasis (Center for Health and Wellbeing room 215),
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information about Gamecock Recovery!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details. C.A.L.M. Oasis - Center for Health and Well-Being 215.
Together We Can Certificate - How to Fail
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges and persist through tough times. In the How to Fail: Building Resilience workshop, you'll engage in an interactive session focused on strengthening resilience and how it contributes to a successful college journey. This workshop is ideal for students who want to learn how to set realistic expectations, practice self-compassion and develop effective stress-management strategies to thrive in both academic and personal challenges.
Register today at: Together We Can.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Unpacking Narrative Pedagogy: Harnessing Storytelling to Transform Learning and Teaching
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM,
In an era where education is increasingly seen as a dynamic, interactive process, narrative pedagogy offers an innovative approach to teaching and learning that centers on the power of storytelling. This session will explore how integrating narrative techniques into educational practices can deepen student engagement, foster critical thinking, and create meaningful connections between learners and 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.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
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.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
Adulting 101: Sewing Basics Workshop
Do you know how to sew the basics - like a button or a hem? You'll likely need to know how to do it at some point. Come learn how in this hands-on workshop. This is a FREE event. But space is limited, and an RSVP is required. This free event is hosted by the Carolina Experience office and the Career Center. Join us in the Student Success Center, top floor (mezzanine level) of the Thomas Cooper Library.
Part of the Adulting 101 Series.
This is designed for third- and fourth-year students but is open to all USC students.
Online workshop. Please visit the Carolina Experience website for more information and RSVP links.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, April 9, 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, April 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Career Champions Level 3: Career Readiness Outcomes
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM,
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 their talents, abilities, and experiences.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning.
Career Center Classroom, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
TP Faith: Change My Mind with Pastor Miles Lucas
Turning Point USA is hosting a "Change My Mind" event, featuring Pastor Miles Lucas. Students, faculty and staff are all welcome to have critical conversations with Pastor Miles relating to politics, religion and more.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio Stage, RHUU Russell House Patio Space 01, RHUU Russell House Patio Space 02, RHUU Russell House Patio Space 04.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase
Looking for off-campus housing? Sawyer on Lincoln will have an information table on Davis Field on April 10th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
SophoMORE Halfway There Celebration
This is the halfway there celebration for students in their second year at USC, marking their halfway point to graduation. However, all members of the community are welcome and encouraged to join us in celebrating!
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
The Good, the Bad & the Naked of USC History: Historic Horseshoe History Tour
<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.
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Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 110.
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View Gradebook: A Deeper Look
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM,
This workshop is designed for Blackboard users who are familiar with the new Ultra Course View but want a more intensive look at the UCV Gradebook. In this 60-minute session, a consultant from eLearning Services will share best practices and tips & tricks for setting up a Gradebook that works for you, present a live demonstration, and answer questions.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Preparing for SophoMORE Success Workshop
Are you in your first year at USC and moving into your second-year next fall? Are you ready to be an official sopohoMORE? Be sure to join us for this helpful workshop with our top tips for success in year two! An RSVP is required! www.sc.edu/carolinaexperience.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
That's Some BS! (Boundaries & Self-Care)
Addiction is a family disease. BS! meetings focus on how to take care of yourself, heal your hurt, protect your boundaries, and become a healthy individual – regardless of the choices our loved ones are making. Open to all students whose relationships have been impacted by addiction and toxic expectations.
When: Thursdays at 5 pm, Where: Coliseum 4003,
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
Student Life Legacy Awards
The Student Life Legacy Awards is designed to recognize outstanding students, student organizations, faculty, staff, and local professionals that exemplify leadership or community service.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
TAD: Goat Yoga
Everyone’s favorite TAD is back! Sign-ups are open NOW on Garnet Gate! We do not provide yoga mats, so feel free to bring your mat, or towel, or just sit on the grass!
If you don’t get a slot, keep an eye on the sign-up throughout the week. We encourage you to come in case of no-shows on the day of. No-show slots will be given out first come first serve basis!
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
Last Lecture Series
What wisdom would you share in a lecture if you know it was your last? The Last Lecture Series compels faculty to explore topics of personal interest with urgent curiosity and offer their insight in an informal forum.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Harper Elliott 320.
Pridechella
Pridechella is an opportunity for the entire USC campus to come together and celebrate LGBTQ+ pride. And even now Pride never stops! Enjoy a festival featuring music, performances, art celebrating a rich history of community, hardships, progress, and growth.
Friday, April 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street, Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement
Friday, April 11, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM,
A teaching philosophy statement provides a concise description of an instructor’s teaching approach, methods, and experience. Colleges and universities request a teaching philosophy statement from applicants for faculty positions, and some higher education institutions require one as part of the tenure and promotion consideration process.
What is your teaching philosophy? What should you write or include? What if you have limited teaching experience? This workshop will help you articulate your teaching philosophy in a concise, effective essay. We will discuss the statement’s purpose, different aspects of your teaching experiences that can be included, and best practices and strategies for composing the statement. This is a working webinar, requiring that you do some reflective writing in advance, so that the webinar itself can include individual writing, group discussion, and feedback. Participants will leave with an outline of their statement, written…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, April 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Twelfth Night
,
April 11-18, 2025, Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare, Directed by Carolyn Howarth, ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Stranded by a shipwreck, twins Sebastian and Viola become separated on the island of Illyria. To survive, Viola disguises herself as a man (“Cesario”), so she can work for the Duke (Orsino), whom she’s secretly fallen in love with. Orsino, however, has a thing for Olivia, who quickly becomes smitten with “Cesario.” A comic love triangle for the ages, Twelfth Night is a madcap tale of mistaken identity and unrequited love!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, April 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Twelfth Night
,
April 11-18, 2025, Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare, Directed by Carolyn Howarth, ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Stranded by a shipwreck, twins Sebastian and Viola become separated on the island of Illyria. To survive, Viola disguises herself as a man (“Cesario”), so she can work for the Duke (Orsino), whom she’s secretly fallen in love with. Orsino, however, has a thing for Olivia, who quickly becomes smitten with “Cesario.” A comic love triangle for the ages, Twelfth Night is a madcap tale of mistaken identity and unrequited love!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Culture Collision
The Vietnamese Student Association proudly announces our annual Culture Collision! Come watch our organization put on a show about Vietnamese culture. There will be many performances consisting of traditional hat and fan dances as well as more modern dances for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Opera at USC presents The Lanny and Sidney Palmer One-Act Opera Series
Each year Opera at USC presents The Lanny and Sidney Palmer One-Act Opera Series, a free production held in the School of Music Recital Hall.
Lanny and Sidney Palmer were well-known mainstays of the cultural life of South Carolina. Lanny Palmer, a noted soprano and former Professor of Music at Columbia College, had a significant impact on the musical life of the Columbia area.
Sidney Palmer had a tremendous impact throughout the country as a musician, composer and conductor, and did groundbreaking work in the early days of television for more than 20 years. He has been recognized for his many accomplishments and contributions with multiple awards.
Their daughter, Mary Benson Keenan has been instrumental in working with her family to establish the Lanny and Sidney Palmer One-Act Opera Series in support of Opera at USC. The USC School of Music is forever grateful for their numerous contributions to the musical life of our community and beyond.
This year the series features “The Beautiful Bridegroom”…
Admission Cost: Free.
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Twelfth Night
,
April 11-18, 2025, Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare, Directed by Carolyn Howarth, ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Stranded by a shipwreck, twins Sebastian and Viola become separated on the island of Illyria. To survive, Viola disguises herself as a man (“Cesario”), so she can work for the Duke (Orsino), whom she’s secretly fallen in love with. Orsino, however, has a thing for Olivia, who quickly becomes smitten with “Cesario.” A comic love triangle for the ages, Twelfth Night is a madcap tale of mistaken identity and unrequited love!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Opera at USC presents The Lanny and Sidney Palmer One-Act Opera Series
Each year Opera at USC presents The Lanny and Sidney Palmer One-Act Opera Series, a free production held in the School of Music Recital Hall.
Lanny and Sidney Palmer were well-known mainstays of the cultural life of South Carolina. Lanny Palmer, a noted soprano and former Professor of Music at Columbia College, had a significant impact on the musical life of the Columbia area.
Sidney Palmer had a tremendous impact throughout the country as a musician, composer and conductor, and did groundbreaking work in the early days of television for more than 20 years. He has been recognized for his many accomplishments and contributions with multiple awards.
Their daughter, Mary Benson Keenan has been instrumental in working with her family to establish the Lanny and Sidney Palmer One-Act Opera Series in support of Opera at USC. The USC School of Music is forever grateful for their numerous contributions to the musical life of our community and beyond.
This year the series features “The Beautiful Bridegroom”…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, April 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Twelfth Night
,
April 11-18, 2025, Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare, Directed by Carolyn Howarth, ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Stranded by a shipwreck, twins Sebastian and Viola become separated on the island of Illyria. To survive, Viola disguises herself as a man (“Cesario”), so she can work for the Duke (Orsino), whom she’s secretly fallen in love with. Orsino, however, has a thing for Olivia, who quickly becomes smitten with “Cesario.” A comic love triangle for the ages, Twelfth Night is a madcap tale of mistaken identity and unrequited love!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, April 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Ask Me Anything - Recovery Edition!
Ask us anything about recovery from substance use!
We are here to answer anything and everything about what recovery is, what it looks like, how to be an ally and everything in between!
Through peer-based mutual aid meetings, individualized coaching support, sober social events and community-level advocacy, we promote a nurturing campus and community environment to ensure that all students in recovery can achieve academic and personal success.
Admission Cost: N/A.
Monday, April 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 03.
Take Your Blackboard Learn Ultra Course from Drab to Fab: Adding Some Pizazz
Monday, April 14, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,
In this session you'll learn how to transform your Blackboard Learn Ultra course from ordinary to extraordinary! Discover how best to organize your content to make your course visually engaging and user-friendly and then take it a step further with customization to add some pizazz. Whether you're looking to streamline your course structure, add some creative touches, or both, this session will give you the tools to make your course stand out.
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, April 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Rethinking Your Teaching Philosophy in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Monday, April 14, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
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, group discussion and feedback, and ChatGPT prompt exploration. Participants will leave with a thematic outline of their statement, a draft of the opening paragraph, and guidelines to continue crafting it. NOTE: For you and other participants to…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, April 14, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Truman Fellowship Getting Started Workshop
Learn how to apply for the Truman Scholarship – for rising juniors who plan to pursue a career in public service. Get an overview of the scholarship and application process, have your questions answered and make a plan for getting started on your application this summer to have a smoother fall!
Monday, April 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Harper Elliott 320.
SophoMORE Spring Exploration Series. Try it Before You Buy It: Exploring Your Career Opportunities
Most people wouldn’t buy an expensive outfit before trying it on, so why would you commit to a career field without learning more about what it is like? In this session the Career Center will go over information about job shadowing, informational interviews, co-cops and more! An RSVP is required. Hosted by the Career Center and the Carolina Experience office.
RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophomoresuccess .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
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, 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, April 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Dealing with the Unexpected: Classroom Disruptions
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM,
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.
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, April 15, 2025, 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Farmers Market
Shop for fresh, locally-grown produce & a variety of South Carolina made products, right on the University of South Carolina campus. Visit the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market on Greene Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.— rain or shine.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab
Learn mindfulness, relaxation and resiliency skills using Virtual Reality! Come join us on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 215! ,
This innovative session will provide attendees with a virtual reality experience designed to enhance your meditation practices through mindfulness applications focused on peace, serenity and movement. Come try a new and engaging way to put your body and mind first! This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychiatry Outreach and Engagement! .
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Recovery Dharma
The mission of Recovery Dharma is to support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles. This meeting is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in using these tools to make changes in their life.
The Gamecock Recovery Meeting of Recovery Dharma is a local meeting, sponsored and hosted by Gamecock Recovery volunteers, to bring this approach to recovery to the university community.
When: Tuesdays at 4 pm, Where: CALM Oasis (Center for Health and Wellbeing room 215),
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information about Gamecock Recovery!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details. C.A.L.M. Oasis - Center for Health and Well-Being 215.
Preparing for SophoMORE Success Workshop
Are you in your first year at USC and moving into your second-year next fall? Are you ready to be an official sopohoMORE? Be sure to join us for this helpful workshop with our top tips for success in year two! An RSVP is required! www.sc.edu/carolinaexperience.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Twelfth Night
,
April 11-18, 2025, Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare, Directed by Carolyn Howarth, ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Stranded by a shipwreck, twins Sebastian and Viola become separated on the island of Illyria. To survive, Viola disguises herself as a man (“Cesario”), so she can work for the Duke (Orsino), whom she’s secretly fallen in love with. Orsino, however, has a thing for Olivia, who quickly becomes smitten with “Cesario.” A comic love triangle for the ages, Twelfth Night is a madcap tale of mistaken identity and unrequited love!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Wind Ensemble: “On the Town”
Cormac Cannon, conductor, Brenna Curtis, guest conductor, Leslie Gilreath, guest composer/conductor,
The Wind Ensemble concludes its season with a concert for the community at the brand-new Lexington School District 2 Performing Arts Center in West Columbia. In addition to works performed earlier in the semester, the Wind Ensemble will give their premiere of Leslie Gilreath’s "Leave No Doubt," composed in memory of USC alumnus and South Carolina high school band director Bryan Bone, with the composer conducting. The concert will conclude with well-known classics by Leonard Bernstein and Sergei Prokofiev.
Program:
Akiho, "Ondine’s Epilogue" Bonds/Ehrlich, "Spiritual Suite" Gilreath, "Leave No Doubt" (Consortium Premiere), Bernstein/Lavender, Three Dance Episodes from “On the Town” Prokofiev, "March, Op. 99"
Lexington School District 2 Performing Arts Center.
Admission Cost: Free event.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
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, April 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Hip Hop Wednesday
USC's number 1 day party! Students, faculty, staff, and community gather, socialize, and table on Greene Street once a month while a DJ spins new and old-school hip-hop. Come out and learn about what is happening on campus from students, faculty, and staff.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - The Nine
Looking for off-campus housing? The Nine will have an information table on Davis Field on April 16th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 03.
Resilience in the Classroom
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
The Resilience in the Classroom training is a 50-minute training that focuses on three major components of resilience:
Self-compassion
, Dealing with failure, and coping skills, and
, How to incorporate these components into the classroom.
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Resilience is associated with academic success and psychological well-being. This session will help instructors identify how they can strengthen students' resilience and help them adapt to change and hardships by integrating these core competencies into their curriculum.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and Well-being Competency.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Birdcage
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
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, April 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
MediaFest!
MediaFest! April 16, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Nickelodeon Theater,
A celebration of student media produced by 1080c Productions, SGTV's student filmmaking organization. Awards will be given for Best Acting, Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Writing, and Overall Film: First Place, Second Place and Third Place.
Admission Cost: Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Twelfth Night
,
April 11-18, 2025, Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare, Directed by Carolyn Howarth, ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Stranded by a shipwreck, twins Sebastian and Viola become separated on the island of Illyria. To survive, Viola disguises herself as a man (“Cesario”), so she can work for the Duke (Orsino), whom she’s secretly fallen in love with. Orsino, however, has a thing for Olivia, who quickly becomes smitten with “Cesario.” A comic love triangle for the ages, Twelfth Night is a madcap tale of mistaken identity and unrequited love!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Adulting 101 Series: Self Defense Workshop
Join in for a hands-on self-defense workshop with experts from USCPD. This is a FREE event. Registration is required and space is limited. This free event is hosted by the Carolina Experience office with content expertise provided by USCPD.
An RSVP is required. Please rsvp at go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
That's Some BS! (Boundaries & Self-Care)
Addiction is a family disease. BS! meetings focus on how to take care of yourself, heal your hurt, protect your boundaries, and become a healthy individual – regardless of the choices our loved ones are making. Open to all students whose relationships have been impacted by addiction and toxic expectations.
When: Thursdays at 5 pm, Where: Coliseum 4003,
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
Twelfth Night
,
April 11-18, 2025, Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare, Directed by Carolyn Howarth, ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Stranded by a shipwreck, twins Sebastian and Viola become separated on the island of Illyria. To survive, Viola disguises herself as a man (“Cesario”), so she can work for the Duke (Orsino), whom she’s secretly fallen in love with. Orsino, however, has a thing for Olivia, who quickly becomes smitten with “Cesario.” A comic love triangle for the ages, Twelfth Night is a madcap tale of mistaken identity and unrequited love!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
First-Gen Mentoring Program Spring Celebration
All Cocky Crew members (First-Gen mentors and mentees) are invited to an end-of-the-semester celebration. Enjoy lunch while reflecting on the many accomplishments of the past year.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, April 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Cockbuster Movie
Friday, April 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Twelfth Night
,
April 11-18, 2025, Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare, Directed by Carolyn Howarth, ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Stranded by a shipwreck, twins Sebastian and Viola become separated on the island of Illyria. To survive, Viola disguises herself as a man (“Cesario”), so she can work for the Duke (Orsino), whom she’s secretly fallen in love with. Orsino, however, has a thing for Olivia, who quickly becomes smitten with “Cesario.” A comic love triangle for the ages, Twelfth Night is a madcap tale of mistaken identity and unrequited love!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, April 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, April 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Lunes Latino
Los estudiantes, la facultad, y el personal se reúnen en Greene Street mensualmente para participar en la nueva fiesta del día de USC. Nuestro DJ profesional toca la mejor música latina para resaltar y celebrar nuestra comunidad latina aquí en USC. Para reservar una mesa en Lunes Latino, por favor de llenar el formulario de reserva. Las reservas de mesas se cierran 48 horas antes del evento. Usted recibirá la confirmación de la mesa el viernes antes del evento."
"Students, faculty, and staff gather on Greene St once a month to take part in the newest day party at USC! Our professional DJ spins the best Latin music to highlight and celebrate our Latin community here at USC. To reserve a table at Lunes Latino, please fill out the reservation form. Table reservations close 48 hours before the event. You will receive table confirmation the Friday before the event.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, April 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
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, 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, April 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.