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Thanksgiving Dinner
<span data-teams="true">Staying on campus for the holiday? Join President Amiridis and the First Lady for an evening of gratitude, community, and Gamecock pride at Gamecock Park in the Russell House. All students are welcome to enjoy a festive feast and warm company as we celebrate all the things we Gamecocks are thankful for.
Monday, November 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Weekly Member Meeting
Sign up for our either our weekly overnight or day trip and stay up to date on our weekly workshop and potluck locations/themes!
Monday, November 25, 2024, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
CALLCOTT 011.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, November 25, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night.
After captivating audiences across New York, A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland has entertained thousands around the globe and now returns to the U.S. this holiday season. Experience the magic as world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, acapella tap battles, and heartwarming storytelling in one truly unforgettable performance.
Featuring former World Irish dance champions and stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Celtic Christmas delivers a holiday spectacular packed with Irish wit, traditional tunes and heartfelt ballads, alongside all your favorite carols. The show’s exciting mix of electrifying rhythms and extraordinary talent promises an…
Admission Cost: $39 - $69.
Friday, November 29, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
National Big Data Health Science Conference Call for Abstracts Deadline
The 2025 conference planning committee invites you to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations at the 6th National Big Data Health Science Conference, to be held February 13-14, 2025, in Columbia, SC. Authors will have the option of publishing their abstract in the 2025 Conference Proceedings (with Biomedical Central, a part of Springer Nature) at no cost.
Research-based and program-based abstracts responsive to the conference theme Unlocking the Power of Big Data in Health: Transforming Data into Actionable Intelligence will be accepted until November 29, 2024.
Research-based abstracts describe empirical studies or methodological studies. They may focus on data or data analytics in the following areas, among others: Big Data analytics and emerging methodologies; Big Data policy, ethics, cyber infrastructure and cybersecurity; Big Data for public health and community health; Big Data for biomedical research; Big Data for clinical practice and patient care; Other
, Program-based…
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 29, 2024, 11:30 PM – 11:59 PM.
See event description for more details.
Boston Brass & the Brass All-Stars Big Band
Since 1986 Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience featuring colorful classical arrangements, burning jazz standards, and the best of original brass repertoire. Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of musical entertainment that bridges the ocean of classical formality, delighting regular concertgoers and newcomers alike with great music and boisterous fun in performances across all 50 U.S. states and over 30 countries to date.
Music education is at the core of Boston Brass’s identity, and the quintet continues to conduct sessions around the world, including masterclasses and residencies, everywhere from your local high school to major music conservatories around the world, including in recent seasons a tour of major Chinese music schools in Shanghai, Chengdu, and Guangzhou, the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, Tokyo’s Musashino Academia Musicae, Singapore’s Yong Siew Tow, and Mahidol University in Bangkok.
The quintet’s newest album Blues for Sam…
Admission Cost: $35.00 - $58.00.
Sunday, December 1, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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, December 2, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Cappy Hour
Calling all graduates! Come decorate your cap for graduation with us! We will bring art supplies, you bring your cap and some creativity!
Monday, December 2, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Weekly Member Meeting
Sign up for our either our weekly overnight or day trip and stay up to date on our weekly workshop and potluck locations/themes!
Monday, December 2, 2024, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
CALLCOTT 011.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, December 2, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Cappy Hour
Calling all graduates! Come decorate your cap for graduation with us! We will bring art supplies, you bring your cap and some creativity!
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
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, December 3, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details. C.A.L.M. Oasis - Center for Health and Well-Being 215.
Student Choreography Showcase
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December 3-6, 2024, Student Choreography Showcase ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of these talented dance artists!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Donuts with the Dean of Students
Donuts with the Dean of Students are an informal way to connect with the Office of the Dean of Students. Stop by our table in the Russell House University Union for a chat and snack with the DoS staff or just grab a free donut. We want to hear your voice as your Gamecock experience is important to us.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
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, December 4, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
Virtual Reality Mindfulness
Learn mindfulness, relaxation, and resiliency skills using Virtual Reality! Come join us on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the CALM Oasis, Room 215, in the CHW. This innovative session will provide attendees with a virtual reality experience designed to enhance your meditation practices through mindfulness applications focused on peace and serenity and movement. Come try a new and engaging way to put your body and mind first! This event is in partnership with the USC School of Medicine.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
C.A.L.M. Oasis - Center for Health and Well-Being 215.
Interactive Session on Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV)
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM,
Enhance your courses and get personalized assistance for teaching with the new Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV). Whether you have specific inquiries or just need general assistance, facilitators from the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and eLearning Services (eLS) are here to help!
Thomas Cooper Library, Multimedia Room 104, 1322 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29208,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Portfolio Pop-Up
This event is for all ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 students working on their final portfolios. Drop by and work on your essay revisions with the help of a dedicated team of writing tutors.
Admission Cost: none.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
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, December 4, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
"Sights Unseen" by Gerard Erley · Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception for our newest art exhibit in the Gallery at the Koger Center! "Sights Unseen" features works by local painter Gerard Erley. Gerard creates his imaginary landscapes in oil paint on canvas and panels. He rarely refers to photos or sketches, preferring to paint in the studio from memory and intuition. The artist is influenced by such 19th-century American and European painters as George Inness, Corot, and Turner. Like them, he seeks a sublime quality of light in his romantic landscapes.
The reception is from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Student Choreography Showcase
,
December 3-6, 2024, Student Choreography Showcase ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of these talented dance artists!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Pause For Paws
Join us each week for a visit from our warm and fuzzy friend Leo the therapy dog! A welcomed pause and reminder to take care of yourself. Stop by on Thursday mornings from 10:30-12:00 p.m. at the Russell House Patio (alternate weather location, lobby in the Center for Health & Wellbeing.
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio Space 02.
Do's and Donuts
Do's and Do-nuts of Recovery Allyship! Stop by the Gamecock Recovery table for free donuts, information about our community of peer support, and what you can do to help build a recovery-friendly campus here at USC!
Rain Location: Wellness and Fitness Center Lobby.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 03.
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, December 5, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
TAD: Winter Village
Congrats on making it to the end of the semester! Come celebrate with us at Winter After Dark! We're transforming Greene St. into a winter village full of music, games, snowball fights, and holiday cheer. Yes, there will be snow in South Carolina! Join us from 6-9pm for a magical and fun evening!
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
Finals Focus Study Bash
Come get some free coffee and snacks while you study for finals! Peer writing consultants and Research librarians will be available to help you with all your studying needs. Located in Hollings Program Room (at the back of TCL main floor), you can find all the resources you need for success while you write and study for the week ahead!
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Hollings Special Collections Library Program Room.
Workshop Meeting
Women's Writing Workshop meets to help women grow as writers and find community!
Admission Cost: No cost.
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Gambrell 103A.
Student Choreography Showcase
,
December 3-6, 2024, Student Choreography Showcase ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of these talented dance artists!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series
Speaker: Suzanne Kerns, PhD - University of Colorado School of Medicine,
Topic: Intersections, Roundabouts, and Stoplights: Ensuring Evidence-Based Programs Achieve Equitable Reach,
RSVP for headcount and catering purposes here: https://forms.gle/cDkwwsXNjsrrZFc78
The Research Center for Child Well-Being hosts a monthly (September to April) Distinguished Speaker Series focusing on the dual prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional behavioral problems during childhood, as well as associated statistical and methodological issues. The event will be hosted at the RCCWB, located at 1400 Pickens St. Suite 400. For more information, check out https://rccwb.sc.edu.
Admission Cost: 0.00.
Friday, December 6, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Movie: The Grinch
Kick off the holiday season with a heartwarming and whimsical night at our special screening of "The Grinch" starring Jim Carrey! Catch this Blockbuster Movie with free popcorn, drinks, and swag with trivia starting at 6:30 PM and a 7:00 PM Show in the Russell House Theatre!
Friday, December 6, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
BUSC Fashion Show
During this show models and directors who are all students work together to create a creative experience that transforms the audience into the theme of the show.
Friday, December 6, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Student Choreography Showcase
,
December 3-6, 2024, Student Choreography Showcase ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of these talented dance artists!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, December 6, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Finals Frenzy - PUBH 302
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for PUBH 302 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Finals Frenzy - STAT 201
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for STAT 201 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 122
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for MATH 122 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Finals Frenzy - NURS 216
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for NURS 216 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 142
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for MATH 142 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - EXSC 223
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for EXSC 223 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom B.
Finals Frenzy - FINA 363
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for FINA 363 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 334
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for CHEM 334 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 333
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for CHEM 333 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Finals Frenzy - EXSC 224
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for EXSC 224 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom B.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 141
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for MATH 141 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 141
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for MATH 141 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - SPAN 109
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for SPAN 109 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Midnight Breakfast
Join us for a beloved USC tradition to celebrate the end of the semester! Enjoy a free, hot breakfast served by President Michael Amiridis and other USC administrators. Grab your friends, and don’t miss out on commemorative giveaways and fun throughout the evening, while supplies last. See you at Gamecock Park and The Pavilion for a tasty break as you wrap up the semester!
Admission Cost: 0.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 10:00 PM – Monday, December 9, 2024, 12:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 122
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for MATH 122 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Finals Frenzy - PUBH 302
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for PUBH 302 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 334
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for CHEM 334 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 142
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for MATH 142 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - FINA 363
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for FINA 363 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom B.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 333
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for CHEM 333 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 333
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for CHEM 333 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Finals Frenzy - FINA 363
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for FINA 363 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 142
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for MATH 142 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Finals Frenzy - EXSC 224
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for EXSC 224 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom B.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 115
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for MATH 115 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Finals Frenzy - FINA 363
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for FINA 363 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, December 9, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 243
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for BIOL 243 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Finals Frenzy - EXSC 223
Stop by the Russell House for an open study session for EXSC 223 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom B.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Live in the Lobby Presents: Eve of the Eve
Created as a partnership between the Koger Center for the Arts and the ColaJazz Foundation, Live in the Lobby 2024 will consist of six 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.
Celebrated trumpeter and bandleader Mark Rapp leads his group through fun and inspiring jazz arrangements of holiday classics. It's the best way to cap off the holiday season and get ready for ol' Saint Nick!
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online. For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu,
Buy Tickets.
Admission Cost: $23-$28.
Monday, December 23, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series
Speaker: Emilie Smith, PhD - Michigan State University,
Topic: Towards the Next Generation of Family Prevention Science: Social Determinants and Systems Perspectives,
RSVP for headcount and catering purposes here: https://forms.gle/5YxFFQwjYLkY4zJu5,
The Research Center for Child Well-Being hosts a monthly (September to April) Distinguished Speaker Series focusing on the dual prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional behavioral problems during childhood, as well as associated statistical and methodological issues. The event will be hosted at the RCCWB, located at 1400 Pickens St. Suite 400. For more information, check out https://rccwb.sc.edu.
Admission Cost: 0.00.
Friday, January 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Poster Sale - WEATHER LOCATION
Monday, January 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Monday, January 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
USC Musical Theatre: Rocky Mountain High
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, January 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Poster Sale - WEATHER LOCATION
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
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, January 14, 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.
Intake Orientation
Intake Orientation is a requirement for all individuals who wish to partake in intake at any point of the academic year. This program is dedicated to educating potential members on the history of each organization within the National Pan-Hellenic Council, history and purpose of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, federal, state, and university Anti-Hazing laws and policies.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Poster Sale - WEATHER LOCATION
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
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, January 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Life at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Part Time Job Fair
Are you looking for a part-time/summer job on- or off-campus? If yes, the USC Career Center invites you to the Spring 2025 Part Time Job Fair in the Russell House Ballroom!
Prior registration on Handshake is encouraged, but not required. This event is open to USC Columbia students, at all levels and from all majors. Be sure to bring your smart phone for faster check-in.
Come as you are in casual attire- professional dress is not expected for this event. Drop-in between classes or on your way to lunch!
The full list of employers will be available a few days before the fair. Check Handshake periodically as new employers are added as they register. If you have questions prior to the fair, contact the Career Center.
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
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, January 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
MLK Commemorative Breakfast
Join us for an inspiring morning of reflection and celebration at the annual MLK Commemorative Breakfast. This special event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with music, an empowering keynote address, and the presentation of the university's MLK Social Justice Awards, recognizing those who have made a lasting impact on our community. While the event is free and open to all, advance registration is required to secure your spot.
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Admission Cost: tbd.
Friday, January 17, 2025, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Poster Sale - WEATHER PERMITTING
Friday, January 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Cockbuster Movie
Friday, January 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Pajama Jam
Get ready for one of the coziest, most fun nights of the semester! Join us for Pajama Jam, where you can come dressed in your comfiest pajamas and enjoy an evening filled with music, food and great company. Whether you're here to dance, relax or show off your favorite PJs, this is the perfect time to unwind and connect with friends.
Friday, January 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom AB.
Tom's Elton Tribute: The Rocket Man Experience
The world’s number one Elton John tribute band are coming to play All The Hits by Elton John.
The spectacular show includes Bennie and the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Candle In The Wind, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, I’m Still Standing, Crocodile Rock and Your Song. They will also be performing classic album tracks like Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, the multi-platinum double LP released in 1973.
Tom Cridland, playing the part of Elton John on lead vocals and piano, is close friends with Elton John drummer, Nigel Olsson, has recorded songs and episodes of his Greatest Music of All Time Podcast with Elton John guitarist, Davey Johnstone... and has even met Sir Elton himself, the man who Tom credits with helping him recover from alcoholism.
The level of attention to detail in recreating the music and fabulous costumes of Elton John & His Band is simply unparalleled.
Please note that this event is a tribute show, and Elton John himself will not be…
Admission Cost: $15-$35.
Friday, January 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Service Saturday- MLK Day of Service
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
MLK PB&J Contest - Service Saturday
Admission Cost: None.
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, January 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
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, January 21, 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.
Make Up Intake Orientation
Intake Orientation is a requirement for all individuals who wish to partake in intake at any point of the academic year. This program is dedicated to educating potential members on the history of each organization within the National Pan-Hellenic Council, history and purpose of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, federal, state, and university Anti-Hazing laws and policies.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Life at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, January 22, 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, January 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
FTTK Days - Day One
Monday, January 27, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry - Thermo Fisher Event
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a widely used business throughout the scientific industry. Eric Norviel, representative of the company, does a seminar series at universities within the state and is now incorporating USC. The seminar will primarily serve the purpose to inform guests of the services and goods that Thermo Fisher Scientific can provide. Since the vendor is widely used within our department, the meeting will be receptive to feedback also. Lunch will be provided at the event.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
JM Palms Center for Graduate Science Research 101.
FTTK Days - Day Two
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
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, January 28, 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.
Spring Student Organization Fair
Join us for the Spring Student Org Fair!
Meet and chat with student organizations and find new ways to get involved at Carolina!
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Life at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Cockstock 2025
Get ready for Cockstock 2025 featuring Quavo! Don’t miss out on an unforgettable night of music and energy on January 29 at the Colonial Life Arena. USC Columbia Student Tickets are $5; General Public/Guest Tickets are $40. All tickets are general admission. Opening Artist TBA. Grab your tickets soon and get ready to rock the arena with Quavo and your fellow Gamecocks!
Doors at 7pm | Show at 8pm.
Student Tickets: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gamecocks2/buy/Cockstock,
Limit one ticket per student; Floor access is limited to only USC Students on a first-come first-served basis.
General Public Tickets: https://www.coloniallifearena.com/events/detail/cockstockquavo,
The Colonial Life Arena adheres to a clear-bag policy.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Spring Student Organization Fair
Join us for the Spring Student Org Fair!
Meet and chat with student organizations and find new ways to get involved at Carolina!
Thursday, January 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
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, January 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
CP Cockbuster Movie
Friday, January 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Spring Festival Gala
CSSA welcomes all who are interested in Chinese culture to attend the festival, enjoy the foods and performances and celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake.
Sunday, February 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Introduction to Publishing in Scholarly Journals
In this session, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the academic publishing process. While reviewing the publishing cycle, you’ll learn to prepare your manuscript and select a high impact, accessible journal, how to navigate the peer review process and, finally, how you can promote and share your scholarship.
Register for this online event: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/13578728.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:50 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, February 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.
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, February 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
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, February 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Life at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, February 5, 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, February 6, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series
Speaker: Jennifer Orlet Fisher, PhD - Temple University,
Topic: TBA,
To RSVP for the event and/or access the event via Zoom, visit the RCCWB webpage for our Distinguished Speaker Series: https://rccwb.sc.edu/news-events/,
The Research Center for Child Well-Being hosts a monthly (September to April) Distinguished Speaker Series focusing on the dual prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional behavioral problems during childhood, as well as associated statistical and methodological issues. The event will be hosted at the RCCWB, located at 1400 Pickens St. Suite 400. For more information, check out https://rccwb.sc.edu.
Admission Cost: 0.00.
Friday, February 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Prospective Student Open House
Whether you're a high school student considering our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program or a prospective Master's Entry into Nursing Practice (MEPN) student, this event is for YOU!
Join us for an interactive and informative day at our Spring Open House, where you’ll have the chance to:
Tour our Simulation Center and Skills Lab – Experience the hands-on training that prepares our students for real-world nursing challenges.
Learn from College Leadership and Current Students – Hear firsthand what it's like to be part of our BSN or MEPN programs. Discover the pathways from Lower Division to Upper Division or how to transition into graduate studies full-time through the MEPN program.
Explore Opportunities Beyond the Classroom – Learn about student organizations, living-learning communities, global nursing education, financial aid options, and so much more!
This event is designed to give you an in-depth look at what makes our nursing programs exceptional. Don’t miss your chance to meet…
Admission Cost: Free event.
Friday, February 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Service Saturday
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davis Field II.
Hoops Week Kickoff
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. Attendees who mingle with the most campus representatives will be entered into a raffle for SSC Swag and an amazon gift card!
Monday, February 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
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, February 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Garnet Media Group Off-Campus Housing Expo
Looking for housing? Come meet members of various off-campus housing communities at the Garnet Media Group Off-Campus Housing Expo.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
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, February 11, 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.
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. Attendees who mingle with the most campus representatives will be entered into a raffle for SSC Swag and an amazon gift card!
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Life at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, February 12, 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, February 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation Music Series: A City Without Jews
Screening of silent film The City Without Jews (Die Stadt ohne Juden) with live original music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin. This performance is generously supported by the Sunrise Foundation for Education and the Arts and the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation.
FREE, but reservation is required: https://donate.sc.edu/MUS/The_City_Without_Jews,
About the Artists ,
Alicia Svigals and Donald Sosin have been bringing audiences to their feet throughout the US and Europe with their unique and stirring violin and piano scores for Jewish themed silent films. Sosin is a renowned silent film pianist and composer, and Svigals is the world’s leading klezmer violinist and a founder of the Grammy-winning Klezmatics. After meeting at a silent film festival in Italy, the two soon recorded their first original score for the 1923 German film The Ancient Law, followed by The City Without Jews and The Man Without a World.
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Admission Cost: Reserve your FREE ticket here: https://donate.sc.edu/MUS/The_City_Without_Jews.
Thursday, February 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert
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February 13-15, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Join the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company for an inspiring, innovative repertory of original dance works choreographed by USC dance faculty.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, February 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Cockbuster Movie
Friday, February 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert
,
February 13-15, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Join the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company for an inspiring, innovative repertory of original dance works choreographed by USC dance faculty.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Wind Ensemble: 47th Annual USC Band Clinic
Cormac Cannon, conductor, Rex Richardson, trumpet,
The Wind Ensemble performs for hundreds of high school students and directors at the 47th annual USC Band Clinic. Their Friday night program includes Novum, by South Carolina high school band director Andrew Blair, a dectet for 10 winds by Louise-Marie Simon (pen name Claude Arrieu), and Paul Hindemith’s cornerstone work Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber. New USC Professor of Trumpet Rex Richardson will be featured on Allen Vizzutti’s explosive “Cyclone” for trumpet and wind ensemble.
Program:
Blair, Novum (Consortium Premiere), Arrieu, Dixtour pour Instruments à Vent, Vizzutti, “Cyclone,” from Three World Winds, Hindemith/Wilson, Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert
,
February 13-15, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Join the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company for an inspiring, innovative repertory of original dance works choreographed by USC dance faculty.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert
,
February 13-15, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Spring Concert ,
Drayton Hall Theatre,
Join the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company for an inspiring, innovative repertory of original dance works choreographed by USC dance faculty.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
USCDM Miracle Week
Happy Miracle Week!! USC Dance Marathon celebrates its 2024-2025 year-end to fundraising this Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Wellness and Fitness Center. Join them this week for Miracle Week as we honor the families that have been treated at Prisma Health Children's Hospital - Midlands! Everyone at USC is welcome to join the movement by registering through DonorDrive and attending our events!
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
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, February 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.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Life at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Student Government Candidate Debate
Join Student Government in the Student Government Elections Debate. Watch candidates running for executive positions answer questions surrounding the student body experience.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom AB.
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, February 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
Carolina Clinical Excellence Conference
Join us at the University of South Carolina College of Nursing for the Carolina Clinical Excellence Conference, a premier event designed to elevate the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals. This two-day conference is the perfect opportunity for nurse practitioners, healthcare leaders, and clinicians to advance their expertise and stay at the forefront of clinical practice.
Registration.
Admission Cost: See event details.
Friday, February 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Mauritius
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February 21 – March 1, 2025, Mauritius, By Theresa Rebeck, Directed by Erica Tobolski, ,
Longstreet Theatre,
Stamp collecting is far riskier than you think. In Theresa Rebeck’s thrilling dark comedy, two estranged half-sisters inherit a book of stamps that includes the “Blue Mauritius,” one of the world’s rarest and most valuable stamps. When one of the sisters tries to collect on the windfall, she enters a dangerous underworld of high-stakes collectors who are willing to do anything to claim this crown jewel as their own. “Funny, sharp and beguiling... with stunning scenes of high humor and drama.” – Variety.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, February 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Carolina Clinical Excellence Conference
Join us at the University of South Carolina College of Nursing for the Carolina Clinical Excellence Conference, a premier event designed to elevate the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals. This two-day conference is the perfect opportunity for nurse practitioners, healthcare leaders, and clinicians to advance their expertise and stay at the forefront of clinical practice.
Registration.
Admission Cost: See event details.
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
NAACP Freedom Formal
A formal night of reflection, progression and celebration of achievements.
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Mauritius
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February 21 – March 1, 2025, Mauritius, By Theresa Rebeck, Directed by Erica Tobolski, ,
Longstreet Theatre,
Stamp collecting is far riskier than you think. In Theresa Rebeck’s thrilling dark comedy, two estranged half-sisters inherit a book of stamps that includes the “Blue Mauritius,” one of the world’s rarest and most valuable stamps. When one of the sisters tries to collect on the windfall, she enters a dangerous underworld of high-stakes collectors who are willing to do anything to claim this crown jewel as their own. “Funny, sharp and beguiling... with stunning scenes of high humor and drama.” – Variety.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.