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Koger Center presents Live Outside! The Ramblers, with opening act: The Cahn Brothers
Join us for the 2025 season of Koger Center Presents Live Outside! Now on Friday evenings at 5 p.m. we’ve got a great lineup of free entertainment to kick off your weekend on the Plaza Stage at the Koger Center.
In the case of inclement weather, the concert will take place on the Koger Center Grand Tier Lobby.
Hailing from the heart of Columbia, South Carolina, The Ramblers are a powerhouse Southern Country Rock band born from the collaboration of seasoned musicians. Think the storytelling of Tyler Childers, the grit of Jason Isbell, the anthemic punch of Kings of Leon, and the timeless soul of The Allman Brothers—all woven into something uniquely their own. With a rapidly rising profile and undeniable chemistry, The Ramblers are on a fast track to becoming a staple of the Southern rock revival.
The opening act of the evening is by The Cahn Brothers.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Desi Banks: The Elevation Tour
Desi Banks is the ultimate triple threat – actor, stand-up comedian and entrepreneur -- who’s taking the entertainment world by storm. Having built a strong social media influence, he’s amassed an immense following of over 19 million fans across various platforms and is swiftly becoming a household name known for his razor-sharp wit and hilarious comedic timing. As an executive, he’s the CEO and founder of Desi Banks Productions.
His organic rise as a stand-up comedian is unparalleled as he quickly climbed the ranks and cemented his status as a tour de force in just a few short years. With the highly popular ‘The Purpose Chaser Tour’ concluding in 2024, Desi is currently on his all-new ‘The Elevation Tour’ in 2025 this fall.
Must be 18+ to attend this performance.
Admission Cost: $41 - $150.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Hudson Institute Information Session
The director of the Hudson Institute Political Studies, Dr. Rachel Mackey, will be on campus October 13th, and we are hosting an information session for interested students at 10 am in Harper 320.
Hudson Institute Political Studies is a Washington DC summer fellowship for undergraduates interested in politics, public policy, and literature.
Political Studies Fellows participate in daily seminar, weekly public policy workshops, and speaker events with leaders in politics, journalism, the military, and more. Fellows also receive a $3,000 stipend and complementary housing and books. This year, they are offering two sessions, from May 24-July 5 and June 28-August 7.
Admission Cost: n/a.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Harper Elliott 320.
Sawyer On Lincoln - Tabling Showcase - with GMG
Looking for off-campus housing? Sawyer On Lincoln will have an info table outside the Russell House October 13th from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new apartment !
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
Sustainable Carolina Tabling
Promote the Sustainable Carolina teams projects and mission for the beginning and end of each month.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Fanfiction: Combining Creativity and Disciplinary Identity in the Classroom
Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
Fanfiction, although often reserved for extracurricular spaces, allows writers to create new identities, narratives, and meanings by repurposing stories, themes, and characters. In this webinar, participants will be introduced to fanfiction as a meaning-making tool and engage with strategies that encourage learners to take ownership of their learning through storytelling. Leveraging fanfiction in the classroom can encourage students to internalize course information through reflection and increase the relevancy of course concepts to their lived experiences.
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, October 13, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Generative AI - The Essentials - GenAI is Different!
Although it has only been three years since the introduction of ChatGPT, most of us have heard more than a little about artificial intelligence (AI) and more specifically generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). It seems everything in our current world has some connection to AI and/or GenAI. At the same time, there is still a great deal of misunderstanding about GenAI; what it is, how it works, if we should use it, how we can use it effectively, etc. This session will discuss five essentials regarding GenAI:
GenAI is fundamentally different than traditional information and information search systems with which we are familiar
, Our interactions with GenAI need to be different than our interactions with traditional information systems in order to be effective
, Our uses and expectations of GenAI systems and tools need to be different than how we have used and what we have expected from our traditional systems
, We are still in the early stages of development, evolution, application, and adoption of…
Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
College Night at the SC State Fair
College Night at the SC State FairMonday, October 13
Enjoy a special night at the South Carolina State Fair with discounted admission and convenient shuttle service for students. Admission is just $5 with your Carolina Card, and shuttles will make it easy to get to and from the fair.
Details:
$5 admission with Carolina Card
Shuttles run from 5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. to and from the Horseshoe
Admission to the fair ends at 9:00 p.m.
The fair remains open until 10:00 p.m.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Environmental Justice Book Club Interest Meeting
Join the Environmental Justice team book club for our first meeting of the semester! We will be discussing the general importance of literature and creative expression in helping us navigate complex subjects such as environmental justice and sustainability. For this meeting, no prior reading is required! Meet like-minded people and explore your own creativity while being introduced to the EJ book club!
If you are looking to pursue Eco Ambassador, this counts as a Discussion Workshop.
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
U101 Peer Leader Information Session
Join this information session to learn more about how to become a University 101 Peer Leader! Participants of this session will hear from current U101 Peer Leaders and U101 Staff members about the expectations and opportunities of being a part of the fall 2026 cohort.
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 123 - BlueCross Blue Shield of SC Lecture Hall.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Out of the Coop
"Out of the Coop" is a collaborative event hosted by Outdoor Recreation and the Office of Sustainability aimed at encouraging students to explore the outdoors and discover the many equipment rentals and adventure opportunities available through USC’s Campus Recreation. This interactive event will feature gear demonstrations, activity sign-ups, sustainability education, and opportunities to engage with nature—all right here on campus. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just looking to step 'out of the coop,' this is your chance to connect with the outdoors in a fun, sustainable, and student-friendly environment.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side.
Tabling Showcase - The Roost with GMG #2
Looking for off-campus housing? The Roost will have an info table on Davis Field on October 14 from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new place !
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
Thesis and Dissertation Workshop (In Person)
This semester, graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. Register today for an in-person workshop in which you will learn the required policies and procedures relating to your thesis or dissertation. This workshop will also discuss the upcoming federal requirements for digital accessibility and how they pertain to your thesis or dissertation.
Register HERE for a workshop.
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Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Entering Mentoring: Promoting Professional Development
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
A key goal of mentoring is to help mentees identify and achieve both academic and professional objectives. While learning to conduct disciplinary research is an important academic outcome in research mentoring, there are many other factors that will shape a mentee’s future career. Mentors should intentionally support their mentees in achieving these broader outcomes as well.
This is an elective session for the Entering Mentoring certificate of completion.
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View 101
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,
This workshop familiarizes attendees with Blackboard Learn’s Ultra Course View. eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate a UCV course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize Blackboard tools, and grade assignments.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
School of Journalism & Mass Communications 115.
Research Ethics and the Bigger Picture
The Office of Undergraduate Research is honored to welcome Dr. Jordan Lewis, assistant research professor in USC's Department of Biological Sciences, for a professional development workshop on Research Ethics and the Bigger Picture. This workshop will provide a crash course in research ethics and give students a working understanding of how to think critically about ethical dilemmas in research. The interactive workshop will include case studies based on real-world scenarios. The workshop is designed for undergraduate students who are engaged in or interested in research.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:50 PM – 4:05 PM.
School of Journalism & Mass Communications 106.
"Holy Cow" Film Screening
Film screening & cheese tasting!
Opening event of Cinécola 2025, a film festival exploring the theme of "Locations & Relations" in global French cinema. All events free and open to the public, with English subtitles. Full schedule and details: https://french.usccreate.org/cinecola-2025/,
Vingt Dieux / Holy Cow (L. Courvoisier, 2024). Totone, 18 years old, spends most go his time drinking beers and partying in the Jura region of France with his group of friends. But reality catches up with him: he has to take care of his 7-year-old sister and find a way to make a living. He then sets out to make the best Comte cheese in the region, the one that would win him the gold medal at the agricultural competition and 30,000 euros.
With support from Albertine Cinémathèque, Alliance Française of Columbia SC, The Nickelodeon, Richland Library, USC Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures, USC French Program, and USC Humanities Collaborative.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Williams-Brice Building 231.
Generative AI - The Essentials - Conversations with GenAI
While we don't want to anthropomorphize GenAI any more than it already is, there is something to be said for communicating with GenAI tools in a more human conversational manner. After all, conversational AI is a key component in most GenAI tools and the way they are designed to work is based on machine learning and machine communication being more like how we believe humans learn and communicate. Just as there are skills and techniques one can learn to communicate more effectively with our fellow humans, there are also skills and techniques one can learn and apply to communicating and conversing with GenAI tools. The popular technical term for this is prompt engineering. During this session we will consider five essentials related to communicating effectively with GenAI tools:
GenAI tools are designed to use conversational AI to both understand our inquiries and respond in an understandable manner
, There is both a skill and an art to effectively communicating with GenAI tools
, GenAI tools are…
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
GMG & Walk2Campus Tabling Showcase
Walk2Campus Tabling Showcase of their Apartments & Houses for rent — Explore Furnished Options and Pet-Friendly Units. Browse Available Listings Today at their table next to The Russell House.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Thank a U101 Peer Leader & Instructor
Help us celebrate your U101 Peer Leader and Instructor from 10am-2pm on Greene Street! You can write thank you notes on our sign, take pictures, and even be featured on our Instagram, @u101sc!
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street Space 05.
USC All Majors Career & Internship Fair (Day 1)
All Majors Career & Internship Fair,
Day 1: Wednesday, October 15, 2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Day 2: Thursday, October 16, 2025: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Russell House University Union Ballroom, Columbia SC 29201,
The USC Career Center invites you to the Fall 2025 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.
Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only.
Dress: Attire is flexible for this fair. While business/professional is encouraged, students can also attend in casual class clothes. Employers have been notified that they should expect a range of clothing from casual to professional as students come by between classes. Please visit the Gamecock CommUnity Shop if you are looking for…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 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, October 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Captioning Essentials: Enhancing Video Accessibility Across Platforms
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Accurate captions are essential for creating accessible online courses. In this webinar, you'll learn practical techniques for editing and refining auto-generated captions across popular platforms used at USC, including Panopto, Zoom, and YouTube. Discover how to correct common captioning errors efficiently, follow best practices to ensure ADA compliance, and significantly improve the clarity and engagement of your instructional videos.
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, October 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.
See event description for more details.
BUSC Pageant Campaign Tabling
This is an opportunity to meet contestants and understanding how to vote ensures that the winners truly represent the community’s choice and celebrate the talent and leadership within our campus. Don’t miss out on being part of this important part of the pageant experience!
Admission Cost: $0.00.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
Petigru College 212.
Just-in-Time Blackboard Data Analysis and Course Improvement
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
In this second of three webinars about Blackboard analytics, explore opportunities for making just-in-time course improvements and giving students support during the semester. Blackboard provides a number of options for collecting and understanding student data to make just-in-time adjustments to meet students' needs. In this session, participants will become familiar with the types of reports and tools in Blackboard to support student success in addition to how to leverage those reports and tools during the semester.
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, October 15, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Lab Report Writing Workshop
This interactive workshop is for Biology undergraduate students and will cover lab report writing skills and strategies. At the end of the workshop, there will be additional time to work on lab reports with Peer Writing Tutors and Biology Teaching Assistants. Free pizza and drinks will be served. RSVP to reserve your spot! https://qrco.de/bgBM2c.
This event is hosted by the Student Success Center, in partnership with the Biology department.
Admission Cost: none.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
2025 Richard T. Greener Lecture: The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
Join us for the 2025 Richard T. Greener lecture, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic featuring Manisha Sinha.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5 p.m. South Caroliniana Library
Dr. Manisha Sinha (Ph.D. Columbia University) is the James L. and Shirley A. Draper Chair in American History at the University of Connecticut and President of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic. She is a leading authority on the history of slavery and abolition and the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Her book, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction 1860-1920 will be available to purchase from All Good Books at the lecture.
Please RSVP via the link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GUsqSzXRDkKLsrHNI4mYzMsWacinaqZDp-xWDQzFqBlURDZUMk9CQ1I5VTI3N1E5OFRaUFc4NkhTNC4u.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Book talk with Manisha Sinha
Join the South Caroliniana Library and the History Center for a book talk with Manisha Sinha, the James L. and Shirley A. Draper Chair in American History at the University of Connecticut. Sinha will be speaking on her latest book, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920. Books will be available for purchase. A book signing and reception will follow the talk. This even is co-sponsored by the History Center at USC.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
SG Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Koger Center Presents MOMIX: Alice
Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. As Alice’s body grows and shrinks and grows again, Pendleton’s dancers extend themselves by means of props, ropes and other dancers.
A magical journey inspired by a classic. Under the visionary direction of Moses Pendleton, MOMIX is celebrated for its exceptional inventiveness and breathtaking physical beauty. For over 40 years, MOMIX has captivated audiences worldwide by transforming the human body with clever use of light, shadow, and props.
Their newest creation, Alice, draws inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic, Alice in Wonderland. Prepare to be enchanted as MOMIX seamlessly blends illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy to bring Alice’s fantastical journey to life. Watch as dancers embody Alice’s changing size, extending their forms with props, ropes, and the help of other performers.
Moses Pendleton shared his artistic approach, stating, “I don’t intend to retell…
Admission Cost: $45 - $72.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
USC All Majors Career & Internship Fair (Day 2)
All Majors Career & Internship Fair,
Day 1: Wednesday, October 15, 2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Day 2: Thursday, October 16, 2025: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Russell House University Union Ballroom, Columbia SC 29201,
The USC Career Center invites you to the Fall 2025 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.
Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only.
Dress: Attire is flexible for this fair. While business/professional is encouraged, students can also attend in casual class clothes. Employers have been notified that they should expect a range of clothing from casual to professional as students come by between classes. Please visit the Gamecock CommUnity Shop if you are looking for…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
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 at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14882707.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Balancing the Multiple Roles of Graduate Students
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:40 AM - 12:55 PM,
Graduate students must handle a myriad of responsibilities during the span of their graduate studies (e.g. teaching, research, coursework, etc.). Meeting the high expectations of these academic demands is challenging at best, and for many, stressful, overwhelming, and guilt-inducing due to the competing demands of their professional and personal life. How to balance and find time for each of these facets is not a skill that graduate students automatically know! Learning how to realistically define both short-term tasks and long-term goals and how to prioritize are key to beginning to find your balance. This workshop will help you learn to recognize different levels of stressors in your life by interactively applying the Covey Time Management Matrix and other reflective-thinking tools to your own situation. Advice for managing your workload, prioritizing your responsibilities, and identifying personal traits and time-sinks that may be contributing to… .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
See event description for more details.
Small Changes, High Impact: Practices to Support Integrative Learning
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:40 AM - 12:55 PM,
Utilizing integrative learning principles, the presenters will share examples of how high impact practice (HIP) characteristics are incorporated across different disciplines and identify classroom assessment techniques (CATs) that can be applied across a variety of academic settings. Participants will have opportunities to share examples of reflection and integrative learning principles in the design of assignments and appropriate assessment methods for their classroom.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning.
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Prague Maymester Info Session
The Capstone Scholars Program is leading two Maymester programs in 2026. We are hosting an information session for our Prague Maymester for students to learn more about the application process, timeline, and itinerary.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Lab Report Writing Workshop
This interactive workshop is for Biology undergraduate students and will cover lab report writing skills and strategies. At the end of the workshop, there will be additional time to work on lab reports with Peer Writing Tutors and Biology Teaching Assistants. Free pizza and drinks will be served. RSVP to reserve your spot! https://qrco.de/bgBM2c.
This event is hosted by the Student Success Center, in partnership with the Biology department.
Admission Cost: none.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
Third Thursday Art Night: Colleen Cannon-Karlos
As a member of the Vista Guild, the Koger Center for the Arts partnered with The Jasper Project to open The Nook, a new rotating art space, in celebration of Third Thursday Art Night. This month’s featured artist is Colleen Cannon-Karlos.
Artist Bio: I have studied many forms of art, both formally and informally including painting, drawing, photography, graphic design, fabric design, ceramics, sculpture and jewelry making.
I consider my work an amalgamation of many years of experimentation with different forms of media and creative expression coupled with my philosophical interest in metaphysics as well my love of physics. Over the years I have exhibited in galleries and museums in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, South Carolina, Albuquerque, NM, Hawaii and North Carolina. As both an artist and educator I combine Art and Science in my personal work and have designed a unique STEAM course that I taught at the University of Hawaii, Hilo. The “Art, Science and Technology” course uses…
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Bustle at the Russell
Join us for Bustle at the Russell on October 16 from 7–10 p.m. as we celebrate Russell House’s 70th birthday in style. The entire building will come alive with fun, music, and energy — a night packed with activities, treats and memories in the making. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event honoring seven decades of Russell House tradition and community.
Event Highlights:
Airbrush T-shirts and custom rally towels (+ more)
Glow roller skating
Cake cutting and birthday celebration
Interactive stations and entertainment throughout the Russell House
An unforgettable evening of celebration — you won’t want to miss it!
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Parker Quartet
Parker Quartet, USC School of Music’s Chamber-in-Residence, returns for their Fall 2025 Residency, Oct. 16-18. For their fall concert, Parker Quartet members Daniel Chong and Ken Hamao, violins; Jessica Bodner, viola; and Kee-Hyun Kim, cello, perform John Adams’ Fellow Traveler, Ravel’s Quartet in F major and Schubert’s Quartet in D minor, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden.” The concert is sponsored by Dr. Buford Norman.
Purchase tickets through the Koger Center for the Arts Box Office, in person or online. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the performance.
Admission Cost: $20 general admission / $5 students.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Oktoberbest: A Symposium On Teaching
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM,
The 16th Annual Oktoberbest Symposium celebrates teaching success at USC, actively engages attendees in professional development sessions that enhance innovative teaching practices, and establishes and fosters meaningful connections. The Oktoberbest agenda features engaging sessions, led by your USC colleagues, on innovative approaches to teaching, assessments, course design, and creative student learning opportunities.
Oktoberbest is free to all who teach or support teaching at USC, but is not open to the general public. Register here to attend.
The Oktoberbest Keynote Address will be given by Thomas J. Tobin, Ph.D. Senior Teaching and Learning Developer, Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
University Conference Center, 1705 College Street, Close-Hipp Building, Suite 800, Columbia, SC 29208.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Close-Hipp 830B Reception.
Generative AI - The Essentials - Building a Basic Toolbox
We began with ChatGPT as THE GenAI tool, and for many, that may still be the only GenAI product they have ever used. In the time since its inception, however, many other GenAI products and tools have been developed. As with most tools and technologies, rarely is there one that does everything we need or want. During this session, we will build a GenAI toolbox that will be useful in our academic and general endeavors. Using the research lifecycle as a functional guide, we will consider five essential areas and mention a tool or tools relevant to those areas:
General purpose GenAI chatbots
, GenAI search tools
, Citation-mapping GenAI tools
, Data analysis/visualization GenAI tools
, GenAI writing assistants
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We will also briefly mention non-text (image, video, sound) GenAI products.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14778600.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
CIC Dress to Impress
CIC Dress to Impress,
Friday, Oct. 17 | 5-7 p.m. | SJMC Atrium
Step up your professional style and career confidence! This drop-in event is open to all USC students and is designed to help students put their best foot forward in interviews and the workplace.
Explore and shop clothing selected for professional settings—available to view, try on and check out on-site.
, Enjoy food and drinks while you connect with peers.
, Learn the dos and don’ts of professional attire and communication through hands-on activities.
, Visit pop-up booths, including one on how to properly tie a tie, jewelry and a beauty counter!
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This event is the perfect way to build your career wardrobe, sharpen your professional image and prepare to “land the role.”
Register here: https://sc.joinhandshake.com/events/1821267/share_preview.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Journalism & Mass Communications Atrium.
Live Outside: Indianola
Join us for the 2025 season of Koger Center Presents Live Outside! Now on Friday evenings at 5 p.m. we’ve got a great lineup of free entertainment to kick off your weekend on the Plaza Stage at the Koger Center.
In the case of inclement weather, the concert will take place inside, on the Koger Center Grand Tier Lobby.
Mississippi native Owen Beverly is a songwriter and producer now living in Nashville, TN. Active projects have included INDIANOLA, INLAWS, and French Camp. Beverly has also released 3 solo albums and collaborated with artists Oh Land and Nicole Atkins.
Featuring an opening act from Bois Obscur.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Cockbuster Movie
Eat your garlic and come join us in the Russell House Theater for Sinners! From writer director Ryan Coogler, Sinners is a Southern gothic horror thriller set in the 1930s Mississippi Delta. Michael B. Jordan stars in a dual role as twin brothers who return home hoping to start fresh by opening a juke joint—only to find their town shadowed by a supernatural threat that forces them to confront buried sins and an ancient evil. The screening starts at 6:30 PM, but make sure to get there at 6:00 PM for a chance to test your knowledge and win some awesome trivia prizes! You won’t want to miss a chance to see this amazing film that will have you wondering if you can invite your friends inside. .
Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Chamber Music Day
The USC Chamber Day and Competition with the Parker Quartet is an exceptional opportunity for advanced high school string quartets to work with the world-renowned Parker Quartet. USC welcomes talented high school string players to our Recital Hall for our 12th Annual Chamber Day and Competition on Oct. 18.
Enrollment is limited to eight string quartets. All quartets are eligible to compete in the competition, but are not required to. The deadline to register is Oct. 8. Click here for more information.
Admission Cost: n/a.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall, School of Music 210, School of Music 213, School of Music 214, School of Music 215, School of Music 232, School of Music 040, School of Music 006, School of Music 220, School of Music 201, School of Music 022.
Freeman Sundays @ 3 Concert
The USC School of Music’s renowned music faculty performs fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonic masterpieces alongside brand new works.
Admission Cost: $15 adults; $10 seniors, USC faculty and staff; $5 students. Free for USC School of Music students, staff and faculty.
Tickets available at Koger Center for the Arts Box Office or at the door.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Boundaries & Balance
Balancing work, school and life can feel like a never-ending juggling act — but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this interactive workshop, student employees will learn practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-care and advocating for themselves in the workplace and beyond. ,
Through real-life scenarios and actionable tips, participants will discover how to manage their time, protect their energy and create a sustainable rhythm that supports both personal well-being and professional growth. Walk away with tools you can use right away to work smarter, stress less and thrive in every area of your life. .
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Sweet on Transfers - National Transfer Student Week
Transfer students are encouraged to stop by the Carolina Experience table on Davis Field to pick up a sweet treat, talk to Carolina Experience staff and learn more about resources for and opportunities for transfer students! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office. For more info visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
Strategies for Active Learner Engagement
Monday, October 20, 2025, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM,
Do you want to learn techniques for involving your learners in your course? In this session, you will discuss strategies for active learning and student engagement that will help advance learning for everyone, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL). You will engage with small teaching strategies to design learning activities that can enhance engagement as soon as your next class!
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, October 20, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Honduras Spring Break Info Session
Admission Cost: N/A.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
National Transfer Student Week Workshop
Join us for helpful workshops for transfer students during National Transfer Student Week. Free and open to all USC students. To see specific topics and RSVP to workshops please visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Undergraduate Research Campus Partner Grant Deadline
All applications for the Undergraduate Research Campus Partner Grant should be submitted by 5:00pm today. Students should refer to the grant page of the Office of Undergraduate Research website for more specific information on this grant and others.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Undergraduate Research Mini-Grant Deadline
All applications for the Undergraduate Research Mini-Grant should be submitted by 5:00pm today. Students should refer to the grant page of the Office of Undergraduate Research website for more specific information on this grant and others.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Career Champions Level 2: Experience Outcomes
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
The Career Champions program was created to educate and empower campus faculty and staff on best practices to have career conversations with students. Level 2 Provides engaging and enlightening information on how to engage students in conversations about experiential education opportunities that align with their Career goals.
The learning outcomes for Level 2 are as follows:
Gain knowledge around experiential education
, Identify different opportunities in the Career Center and beyond available for students to gain experience
, Identify ways to help students discover what opportunities they are interested in and know where to find them
, Gain knowledge in how to support students while they are involved in their experience to make it more impactful
, Articulate ways on how to encourage reflection during and after the experience
, Identify ways on how to handle concerns that can arise while a student is participating in an experiential education…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
University Homes Carolina Tabling Showcase - with GMG
Looking for off-campus housing? University Homes Carolina will have an info table on Davis Field on October 21 from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new house !
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
Green on Greene
Our Campus Sustainability Month kick off event explores the four tenents on the Sustainable Compass: Nature, Economy, Social, and Wellbeing. Student Organizations, Campus Resources, and Community Non-Profits will be tabling to share more about how you can get involved in Climate Action.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
Sweet on Transfers - National Transfer Student Week
Transfer students are encouraged to stop by the Carolina Experience table on Davis Field to pick up a sweet treat, talk to Carolina Experience staff and learn more about resources for and opportunities for transfer students! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office. For more info visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
Active Learning with Generative AI-Powered Activities
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 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…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to AI and Machine Learning
This workshop is introductory session for students and researchers who wish to gain a basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The workshop will focus on the basic concepts and underlying algorithms of AI and ML, typical applications such as computer vision and object classification, commonly used software packages, and the use of hardware accelerators.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14882765.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Recovery Ally for Students
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
Admission Cost: N/A.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Meeting Room - Center for Health and Well-Being 217.
National Transfer Student Week Workshop
Join us for helpful workshops for transfer students during National Transfer Student Week. Free and open to all USC students. To see specific topics and RSVP to workshops please visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Capstone Scholars: CET: Bystander Intervention & You
The Capstone Scholars program is hosting an event that will discuss the importance of Bystander Intervention and what you can do. This event will be a part of the Capstone Scholars Civic Engagement Training Series.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Fall Transfer Student Social for National Transfer Student Week
All transfer students (both new and returning) are invited to join in for pumpkin painting, food, and other fall fun! Sponsored by the Association of Transfer Students, Tau Sigma Honor Society, and the Carolina Experience Office. Open to all USC students but we please ask that you RSVP on the National Transfer Student Week website.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Russell House Ballroom AB.
USC Wind Ensemble: Consorts
Brenna Curtis, conductor, Benjamin Pouncey, conductor, David Warren, conductor,
The intimate setting of the Koger Center Black Box provides the perfect opportunity to hear the USC Wind Ensemble in a chamber setting, with works for 10-18 players spanning more than four centuries of music history. From brass choir works by Gabrieli and Husa, to the charming Consort for expanded Harmonie ensemble, to contemporary works by Viet Cuong and Gala Flagello, there is certain to be something for everyone on this unique program.
Program:
Gabrieli, Sonata Pian’e Forte, Gabrieli, Canzona per sonare No. 2, Spittal, Consort for Ten Winds, Cuong, Bull’s Eye, Husa, Divertimento for Brass and Percussion, Flagello, Modern Legacy,
Location: Koger Center Black Box.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128, See Description for Event Location.
21 OAKS - RHUU Inside Tabling Showcase - with GMG #2
Looking for off-campus housing?
Big Spaces. Bigger Perks. USC Off-Campus, Done Right.
Comfortable, connected student living just minutes from University of South Carolina.
, 21 OAKS Apartments will have an info table in the Russell House, October 22nd from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new apartment !
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 03.
Teaching on Purpose: Using Reflective Practice to Shape Instruction
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM,
Even the most seasoned instructors can lose sight of the original spark that brought them to teaching. This session invites participants to pause, revisit their teaching philosophy and name the core values that guide their instructional choices. We will introduce the Educator Reflection Wheel, a practical tool that encourages reflection in seven key areas: Student Engagement and Inclusion, Pedagogical Clarity, Celebration, Environment, Professional Identity, Feedback and Assessment, and Time Management. Guided activities will move us through three stages. First, a brief free write helps each participant reconnect with the personal and professional purpose that shapes their work. Second, small groups use the Educator Reflection Wheel to map strengths and growth areas. Finally, individuals draft one concrete action step that will bring their values to life in an upcoming course. Participants leave with a refreshed sense of purpose and a simple plan for…
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
See event description for more details.
Swap Your College Swag for National Transfer Student Week
New transfer student at USC? Haven’t had time to pick up new USC merch? Stop by our table and get some new USC gear by showing us an item from the school you transferred from. It could be a shirt, keychain, ID, etc. from your previous school. Show us your item and we will give you new USC swag! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office as a part of National Transfer Student Week. Learn more on the National Transfer Student Week website.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
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, October 22, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
Cleaning Messy Data with OpenRefine
This workshop will be held in person at Thomas Cooper Library. Before it can be analyzed or visualized, inconsistencies and errors in data need to be fixed. If you'd like to learn how to prepare your data for analysis, please register for this session. OpenRefine is a free tool for cleaning and transforming messy tabular data. In this workshop, participants will learn about OpenRefine and get hands-on experience with basic data cleaning.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14830842.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
National Transfer Student Week Workshop
Join us for helpful workshops for transfer students during National Transfer Student Week. Free and open to all USC students. To see specific topics and RSVP to workshops please visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
"Dahomey" Film Screening
Film Screening & Panel featuring Dr. Frank C. Martin II (SCSU) in conversation with Dr. Jeanne Garane (USC), Rume Kpadamrophe (USC), and Babila B. Samuel (USC).
Part of Cinécola 2025, a film festival exploring the theme of "Locations & Relations" in global French cinema. All events free and open to the public, with English subtitles. Full schedule and details: https://french.usccreate.org/cinecola-2025/,
Winner of the coveted Golden Bear prize at the 2024 Berlinale, Dahomey is an immersive and astounding work of art from Mati Diop – director of the award-winning Atlantics. Taking place in November 2021, the film takes as its subject 26 royal treasures of the Kingdom of Dahomey, which, along with thousands of others, were plundered by French colonial troops in 1892. As these artifacts are due to leave Paris to return to their country of origin: the present-day Republic of Benin, Diop questions how they should be received in a country that has reinvented itself in their absence, using ethereal…
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Williams-Brice Building 231.
Fireside Chat with Ambassador Michael McFaul
Fireside Chat with Ambassador Michael McFaul
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Moore School, Room 101, Registration required,
Former ambassador and New York Times best-selling author Michael McFaul will discuss his latest book, "Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America and the New Global Disorder."
There will be a book signing at 3:30 p.m. in Moore School Room 108. This is limited to 100 registrants. You must reserve your book to attend the signing. Attend the signing.
This event is brought to you by the Folks Center for International Business and the Walker Institute of International and Area Studies, with generous support from the Rachel and Jim Hodges fund.
Admission Cost: FREE with registration.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
SG Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
First-Gen Networking Event
Free Networking Event for First-Gen Students!
Majors included in this event:
Hospitality, Retail, and Sports Management, Communication and Information Science; Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing; Education, Music, Social Work, Sociology, Theatre, Psychology, Women & Gender Studies,
Check in starts at 6:30 p.m.
, Event Time: 7-8 p.m.
, Location: Capstone Campus Room
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Deadline to signup is October 13th.
Students must sign up in Garnet Gate,
Faculty & Staff must sign up using this link: Faculty & Staff Signup .
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Beginner's Guide to Soil Health and Propagation Workshop
Curious about the ecosystem beneath our feet? Hear from researchers from USC's own Soil Health Labs for an introduction to all things soil health. Then, learn how to propagate your own plant in an upcycled container that is sure to spruce up your living space!
If you are pursuing eco ambassador, this counts as a Hands-On Workshop.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
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, October 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
Generative AI (GenAI) CoP: Integrating Generative AI into Teaching and Learning
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM,
The Generative Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice (GenAI CoP) at the University of South Carolina is a collaborative initiative designed to explore and discuss the implications of GenAI in higher education. This community brings together faculty, staff, and graduate students to share insights, strategies, and experiences related to the integration of GenAI across administration, research, teaching, and learning.
This is a virtual only meeting; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the meeting, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Japan Maymester Information Session
Admission Cost: N/A.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Can AI Rewrite the Classics? 2.0
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2:50 PM - 4:05 PM,
We're at it again, discussing whether AI can rewrite the classics! If you say “yeah!” or “certainly not!” or “maybe?” come try it out! We’ll start with a demonstration of source-grounded AI programs such as NotebookLM and how they can be adapted for the classroom. Participants will test generative AI’s capabilities for identifying genre, characters, and plot points of classic novels. Original editions of works will also be on display. There will be time for participants to share results, tweak prompts, and decide for themselves whether AI can (or CANNOT) rewrite the classics. Bring a laptop! A Collaboration between Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections and Center for Teaching Excellence “Try the Tools” series.
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2:50 PM – 3:40 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
National Transfer Student Week Workshop
Join us for helpful workshops for transfer students during National Transfer Student Week. Free and open to all USC students. To see specific topics and RSVP to workshops please visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Neuffer Lecture in Southern Literature
The annual Neuffer Lecture in Southern Literature speaker this year is author Jamie Quatro. This lecture will take place on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Lumpkin Auditorium (8th Floor, Close-Hipp).
Quatro was recently awarded the 2024 Willie Morris Award for Southern Writing for "Two Step Devil" which was released late last fall. She is also the author of "Fire Sermon" (2018) and "I Want to Show You More: Stories" (2013).
Through the generosity of the Neuffer family, ISS is able to bring to campus distinguished writers whose work deals with the US South and makes enduring and important contributions to southern literature.
The Neuffer Lecture in Southern Literature is designed to engage USC students and faculty as well as the general public. The Series exposes our community to some of the most influential literature about the US South and introduces it to some of the foremost writers working today.
Admission Cost: 0.00.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Boomtown Trio featuring Craig Butterfield, double bass
Join members of Boomtown Trio for a concert celebrating the release of their second album, Adrift, in the Koger Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre.
Combining the talents of renowned upright bass player Craig Butterfield, champion fiddler Kristen Harris, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Cat Galan, Boomtown Trio creates a unique combination of chamber music, folk, jazz, and Americana. The entire group is tied to the USC School of Music — Butterfield is professor of bass, Harris is an adjunct professor of violin pedagogy and string techniques at USC, and Galan is a USC alumna with a degree in violin performance.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
The Grown-Ups
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The Grown-Ups, by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox, Directed by Hannah Magner, Benson Theatre,
Produced in conjunction with student group Ghost Light Productions, this critically acclaimed play invites you to pull up a seat around the fire with the counselors at summer camp Indigo Woods, who meet nightly to strategize about the next day’s activities without the kids finding out about…well, you’ve seen the news. As an increasingly volatile outside threat gets closer to their safe haven, the counselors struggle with how to preserve the fun while keeping their campers – and themselves – alive. The Grown-Ups explores how to mold the leaders of tomorrow in a dangerous world you’re hopelessly, tragically not prepared for. “An apocalyptic play... part satire, part scary story.” – The New York Times,
Contains language and situations that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $10.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Benson 214.
Blackboard Ultra Gradebook: A Deeper Look
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
This workshop is designed for Blackboard users who are familiar with the new Ultra Course View but want a more intensive look at the UCV Gradebook. In this 60-minute session, a consultant from eLearning Services will share best practices and tips & tricks for setting up a Gradebook that works for you, present a live demonstration, and answer questions.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, log-in at Blackboard Learn UCV Gradebook. This is a Microsoft Teams Session.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
SC Ballet presents Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
About This Show
Get ready to be mesmerized by the allure of Count Dracula and his legion of vampire maidens as they take the Koger Center stage in South Carolina Ballet’s Dracula: Ballet with A Bite! This wildly popular ballet promises an evening of haunting sensuality and thrilling entertainment.
Created by CEO & Artistic Director William Starrett, this sizzling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel blends seductive choreography with a hauntingly beautiful score, creating an unforgettable experience. Witness the mesmerizing Count Dracula and his sensual journey brought to life by the extraordinary talent of the South Carolina Ballet. Since its electrifying premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences nationwide. This year marks the 33rd production of this spellbinding gothic romance. Starrett assures that each performance season brings new surprises and says, “Even if you’ve seen the ballet before, you never know what’s new in our bag of tricks and treats.” This season, the…
Admission Cost: $42 - $74.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Grown-Ups
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The Grown-Ups, by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox, Directed by Hannah Magner, Benson Theatre,
Produced in conjunction with student group Ghost Light Productions, this critically acclaimed play invites you to pull up a seat around the fire with the counselors at summer camp Indigo Woods, who meet nightly to strategize about the next day’s activities without the kids finding out about…well, you’ve seen the news. As an increasingly volatile outside threat gets closer to their safe haven, the counselors struggle with how to preserve the fun while keeping their campers – and themselves – alive. The Grown-Ups explores how to mold the leaders of tomorrow in a dangerous world you’re hopelessly, tragically not prepared for. “An apocalyptic play... part satire, part scary story.” – The New York Times,
Contains language and situations that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $10.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Benson 214.
Tailgate on Greene Street!
Stop by our tailgate on your way to the shuttle for free food, games and fun! Sponsored by SAPE and Homecoming!
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
SC Ballet presents Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
About This Show
Get ready to be mesmerized by the allure of Count Dracula and his legion of vampire maidens as they take the Koger Center stage in South Carolina Ballet’s Dracula: Ballet with A Bite! This wildly popular ballet promises an evening of haunting sensuality and thrilling entertainment.
Created by CEO & Artistic Director William Starrett, this sizzling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel blends seductive choreography with a hauntingly beautiful score, creating an unforgettable experience. Witness the mesmerizing Count Dracula and his sensual journey brought to life by the extraordinary talent of the South Carolina Ballet. Since its electrifying premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences nationwide. This year marks the 33rd production of this spellbinding gothic romance. Starrett assures that each performance season brings new surprises and says, “Even if you’ve seen the ballet before, you never know what’s new in our bag of tricks and treats.” This season, the…
Admission Cost: $42 - $74.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Grown-Ups
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The Grown-Ups, by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox, Directed by Hannah Magner, Benson Theatre,
Produced in conjunction with student group Ghost Light Productions, this critically acclaimed play invites you to pull up a seat around the fire with the counselors at summer camp Indigo Woods, who meet nightly to strategize about the next day’s activities without the kids finding out about…well, you’ve seen the news. As an increasingly volatile outside threat gets closer to their safe haven, the counselors struggle with how to preserve the fun while keeping their campers – and themselves – alive. The Grown-Ups explores how to mold the leaders of tomorrow in a dangerous world you’re hopelessly, tragically not prepared for. “An apocalyptic play... part satire, part scary story.” – The New York Times,
Contains language and situations that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
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Admission Cost: $10.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Benson 214.
Saxophone Day
Saxophone players of all ages and abilities are invited to the biennial South Carolina Saxophone day at USC, led by saxophone professor Clifford Leaman and special guest Palmetto Saxophone Quartet. Experience a full day of clinics, reed classes, recitals and master classes for saxophone at the fall event.
Click here to register.
Admission Cost: $40.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The Grown-Ups
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The Grown-Ups, by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox, Directed by Hannah Magner, Benson Theatre,
Produced in conjunction with student group Ghost Light Productions, this critically acclaimed play invites you to pull up a seat around the fire with the counselors at summer camp Indigo Woods, who meet nightly to strategize about the next day’s activities without the kids finding out about…well, you’ve seen the news. As an increasingly volatile outside threat gets closer to their safe haven, the counselors struggle with how to preserve the fun while keeping their campers – and themselves – alive. The Grown-Ups explores how to mold the leaders of tomorrow in a dangerous world you’re hopelessly, tragically not prepared for. “An apocalyptic play... part satire, part scary story.” – The New York Times,
Contains language and situations that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $10.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Benson 214.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
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Narrative at Columbia with Garnet Media Group
Narrative at Columbia is coming soon! Sign up for our VIP interest list today and be the first to know about our availability.
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase - Empire
Looking for off-campus housing? Empire Columbia will have an information table on Davis Field on Monday, October 27th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
Senior Success Fair Countdown to Commencement Fair
The final weeks of college are here—let’s make them unforgettable! Join us at the Countdown to Commencement Fair, a one-stop celebration for graduating seniors and graduate students. Chat with key campus offices, try on a cap and gown and learn how to order your cap and gown, talk with the Career Center, get connected to the alumni association and so much more! We'll have a senior checklist, music, giveaways, and all the essentials to get you ready for the big day! Whether you're crossing off a bucket list or grabbing that last photo op, this is your chance to celebrate, prepare, and count down in style. Let the countdown begin!
This is open to all USC students but anyone graduating in December 2025 or May 2026 are highly encouraged to attend.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom AB.
Passport Travel Grant Writing Workshop
Thinking of doing a Maymester program in 2026? The Passport Travel Grant is a tuition funding opportunity just for Capstone Scholars, and it gives you the opportunity to take $1500 off your tuition bill for any Maymester or Summer study abroad program for 2026. At this workshop, you'll get valuable insights on how to approach the Passport Travel Grant application to maximize your chances at receiving the funding you need. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your writing skills in preparation for applying to study abroad programs too!
Admission Cost: N/A.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
"Crazy Ray" Film Screening & Discussion
Film screening and discussion with art historian and film scholar Dr. Susan Felleman (USC).
Part of Cinécola 2025, a film festival exploring the theme of "Locations & Relations" in global French cinema. All events free and open to the public, with English subtitles. Full schedule and details: https://french.usccreate.org/cinecola-2025/,
The Crazy Ray / Paris qui dort (R. Clair, 1924). In this science fiction comedy, a nightwatchman discovers Paris frozen in time by a mad scientist. A delightfully entertaining feature debut for the young René Clair. The 1924 film humorously combines the new art of the cinema with other modern symbols: the airplane and the Eiffel Tower.
With support from Albertine Cinémathèque, Alliance Française of Columbia SC, The Nickelodeon, Richland Library, USC Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures, USC French Program, and USC Humanities Collaborative.
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
McMaster College 214.
Conservation Documentary Watch Party
Come watch a conservation themed documentary with Sustainable Carolina's Conservation and Stewardship and discuss how it connects with our lives!
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
University Homes Carolina Tabling Showcase - with GMG #2
Looking for off-campus housing? University Homes Carolina will have an info table on Davis Field on October 28th from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new house !
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase- Empire Columbia
Looking for off-campus housing? Empire Columbia will have an information table on Davis Field on Tuesday, October 28th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Mutual Expectations Discussion: Artificial Intelligence on the College Campus
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM,
Join us for a Mutual Expectations Discussion on exploring the topic “Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the College Campus” in our October session. This discussion will explore what participants think about how AI should be used on campus. When is ChatGPT appropriate and when it is not? What is being used today beyond ChatGPT? Should we have common expectations as a campus community on what and when we will use AI for? Join this fun discussion with fellow students and faculty! Free lunch is provided and RSVP required! Sponsored by the Carolina Experience, the Center for Teaching Excellence, and the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity,
This workshop is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations.
Russell House, Room 322, 1400 Greene Street,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
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Mutual Expectations Luncheon and Workshop
Join us for FREE lunch and great conversation! Mutual Expectations is a program designed to help students and university faculty and staff to gain a deeper understanding of one another. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped to develop a more collaborative learning environment.
Open and free to all USC students, faculty and staff. An RSVP is required.
To see discussion topics and RSVP, please visit the Carolina Experience website. go.sc.edu/expectations.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Reimagining Assessments with Generative Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 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:
Differentiate between traditional assessment methods and generative AI-powered assessments.
, Apply prompt writing in the context of 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.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
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Adulting 101: Threads of Success: Dressing for the Job Market Workshop
Not sure what to wear for an interview, internship, or your first job? This interactive workshop will break down the differences between business professional, business casual, and smart casual attire—so you can dress confidently and make the right impression every time. This free event is hosted by the Carolina Experience office and the CommUNITY Shop. Part of our Adulting 101 Series for Junior and Senior students, but open to ALL students at USC! Please RSVP to reserve your spot: Go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Book talk with Andrew Johnson
Join the South Caroliniana Library and the History Center for a book talk with Andrew Johnson, author of Enslaved Native Americans and the Making of Colonial South Carolina. Books will be available for purchase. A book signing and reception will follow the talk.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Smart, Safe, Successful: A Student's Guide to ChatGPT
Smart, Safe, Successful: A Student's Guide to ChatGPT is a workshop presented by the Student Success Center that covers the introduction of ChatGPT Edu, how to upload material, how to prompt, knowing when to use chatgpt and when not to, academic integrity guidelines, environmental effects, and more support on how to use ChatGPT to benefit you and your growth! This workshop is open to all students, faculty, and staff! We encourage you to come and take part in learning the ins and outs of ChatGPT.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 305.
First-Gen Student Networking & Handshake Workshop
This workshop will provide valuable networking tips and teach you how to navigate the Handshake platform to find internships, work study opportunities, off-campus jobs, and more.
Location: Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton Street)
Sponsors: Career Center & First-Gen Center.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Ghost Tours at USC
Get ready for a spooky night on campus! The Visitor Center’s annual Ghost Tours return on Oct. 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. Take a guided walk through campus and hear eerie tales about the ghost of USC—stories designed to entertain, not to be taken as fact. Along the way, expect a few scares that might just make you jump! Whether you're looking for a fun Halloween outing or a fright-filled evening with friends, this free event promises a hauntingly good time.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
McKissick Museum.
USC Symphony Orchestra : Wynton Marsalis’ Trumpet Concerto
USC Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor and music director Scott Weiss, welcomes trumpeter Rex Richardson. The program Oscar Lorenzo Fernández’s Batuque, James Stephenson’s Symphony No. 2 “Voices” and Wynton Marsalis’ Trumpet Concerto performed by Richardson.
Join conductor Scott Weiss at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center Grand Tier for a pre-concert talk.
Tickets are available in-person at Koger Center Box Office (803-251-2222, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.
Admission Cost: General public - $30
Seniors/military / USC faculty and staff - $25
Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8
USC Students - free with student ID.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Sustainable Carolina DIY Dog Toy Fundraiser
Come join Zero Waste to make sustainable DIY dog toys to give back to the Final Victory shelter. Special furry friends will be there!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Digital Humanities Showcase: Wood Basket of the World
Join us in celebrating distinguished faculty at the University of South Carolina. Professors Jessica Elfenbein and Wright Kennedy will discuss their Wood Basket of the World project, a digital humanities mapping project exploring the history of South Carolina’s forestry and lumber industry that began as a Working Group of the Humanities Collaborative on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Thomas Cooper Library (Level 2, Room 204).
Jessica Elfenbein is Professor of History who specializes in American urban and public history. Elfenbein's current research interests include environmental and business history.
Wright Kennedy is Assistant Professor of History who specializes in public-facing spatial history projects, assisted by the use of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis to study past and present health, environmental, and socioeconomic issues.
Admission Cost: 0.00.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
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Adulting 101: Travel Smart Workshop
Want to travel? Do you know how to buy a plane ticket? How about how to make use of points or miles? Or what is travel insurance? We will cover this and many more travel tips in this workshop! Hosted by the Carolina Experience office. Part of our Adulting 101 Series for Junior and Senior students, but open to ALL students at USC!
Visit go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess to RSVP and get more info!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
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SG Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, October 29, 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, October 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Career Champions Level 3: Career Readiness Outcomes
Thursday, October 30, 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 for themselves and articulate their talents, abilities, and experiences.
Learning outcomes for Level 3 are as follows:
Explain the importance of career readiness competencies in preparing students for successful transitions into the workforce.
, Develop strategies to embed career competencies into everyday student interactions and advising conversations.
, Empower students to reflect on their experiences and confidently communicate how their skills align with employer expectations.
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This workshop is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
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Redpoint Columbia with Garnet Media Group
Gated Community, 24 hour security, pet friendly, Resort style pool. Come visit Redpoint Columbia reimagines the student lifestyle. All the luxuries you're looking for, with a little more room to roam.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
Tabling Showcase Yugo Columbia Lofts with GMG
Looking for off-campus housing? Yugo Columbia Lofts will have an information table on Davis Field on October 30 from 11 am - 2 pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
The Side Deck Gaming Cafe with GMG
The Side Deck - Gaming Cafe https://www.thesidedeck.com We buy and sell Yugioh, Pokemon, and Magic trading cards, playmats, and gaming accessories in our unique Gaming Cafe. 5060 Sunset Blvd, Lexington (803) 520-7414.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street Space 01.
Unpacking USC Data to Support Experiential Learning and Career Readiness Across Transfer, Sophomore, and Junior Year Exp
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
This session will primarily focus on transfer and sophomore college year experiences, with some additional emphasis on junior year students. With the recent launch of Carolina Experience in 2024, a heightened emphasis is placed on continuity across the entirety of USC student experiences through increased sense of belonging and career readiness. To help in these endeavors, longitudinal qualitative and quantitative data collected from the Student Success Center has been instrumental in better understanding these target populations. What are the experiences of transfer and sophomore college students? What are the biggest challenges they face and what do they most look forward to? How does this align with the national research on these populations? And most importantly- how can this scholarly literature, theoretical context, and localized data be used to support the overall USC student experience at USC and in support of engagement, including experiential… .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
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Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
The Music of Hans Zimmer and Others - A Celebration of Film Music
The symphonic world of Hans Zimmer with music from James Bond, The Lion King, The Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Top Gun, Dune and more!
“The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others” is an unforgettable concert and audiovisual experience for all age groups, film enthusiasts, music lovers, and families. The best music will be performed by the Hollywood Film Orchestra in an impressive show with light installations, laser projections, and selected film clips. Star soloists from the Original Broadway Production will perform excerpts from “The Lion King” Zimmer’s most beloved box office smash hit.
No other composer has influenced the film world in the past two decades as much as the Oscar-, Globe- and Emmy-winning composer Hans Zimmer with his staggering compositions for films such as “James Bond” “The Lion King” “Pirates of the Caribbean” “Gladiator” “The Dark Knight” “Man of Steel” “Inception” and “Interstellar”.
Hans Zimmer wrote the film scores of more…
Admission Cost: $29.95 - $101.90.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Thursday After Dark: USCream!
USCREAM: Thursday After DarkThursday, October 30 | 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.Blatt PE Center & Blatt Field,
Step into the haunted house in the Blatt PE Center for a night of thrills, then head outside to the Fall Carnival on Blatt Field for food, games and prizes.
We’re also looking for volunteers to help bring the fun to life— sign up here: Gamecock Entertainment: USCream 2025 Volunteer Signup.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
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HIDOC and Seek: The Blueprint for Highly Effective Online Course Design
Friday, October 31, 2025, 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM,
How can online course design foster meaningful interaction and lasting learner engagement? Effective online learning begins with intentional design. This session introduces the HIDOC framework—a practical, eight-part model for creating clear, aligned, and accessible online courses. Participants will explore each component of HIDOC and gain actionable strategies for designing courses that are intuitive to navigate, promote sustained student investment, and simplify course management for instructors.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement for Graduate Students
Friday, October 31, 2025, 11:45 AM - 1:10 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 webinar 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. NOTE: 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, October 31, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week Kick-Off with Drop-In Breakfast
Kick-Off the First-Gen week celebrations with the First-Gen Center with a Drop-In Breakfast at 9am in the First-Gen Center.
Come for food, fun, and connections with other first-gen students, faculty, and staff. Free breakfast sandwiches, pastries, fruit, and yogurt.
Take a photo with our instant camera and add your photo it to our First-Gen collage.
Monday, 11/3/25
, 9am-10:30am
, First-Gen Center (1332 Pendleton Street)
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Sign up today to hold your spot.
Sign Up Link.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
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Cayce Cove Apartments - Tabling Showcase - with GMG #2
Looking for off-campus housing? Cayce Cove Apartments will have an info table on Davis Field November 3rd from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new house !
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
Internships Unlocked: Where to Look and How to Standout
Internships can open doors—but only if you know where to knock. This workshop is your guide to finding the right opportunities and making a lasting impression. McCausland students will learn how to navigate the internship search and how to navigate a competitive market. Whether you're exploring your first internship or are looking to fine-tune your strategy, you'll leave with practical tips and a plan to get noticed.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Developing Online Courses That Promote Deep Learning
Monday, November 3, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM,
This session focuses on developing modules in Blackboard that are intuitive, accessible, well-organized and in alignment with learning outcomes. Participants will explore how to structure content, build consistency across course themes and select activities that promote active learning and retention.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Support Zone 1
Monday, November 3, 2025, 2:20 PM - 3:10 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.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week Employer Panel & Networking
Join the Career Center and First-Gen Center for an employer engagement opportunity, with a panel discussion followed by a networking reception with employers.
This is a great opportunity to meet current employers and learn how to put your best foot forward ensuring you are a great candidate for future internships and career opportunities.
Space is limited.
Employer Panel: 5pm-6pm, Networking Reception with Employers: 6pm-7pm,
Registration is required. Registration Link.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
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Food N Film Cockbuster Movie
Bonjour, Gamecocks! Scurry on down to the Russell House Ballroom for a flavorful night of fun, film, and a French twist! On Monday, November 3rd at 7 PM we are serving up a special screening of Disney Pixar's Ratatouille, the tale of an ambitious rat with a dream and recipes for greatness! ???? While the film plays, dine on Parisian-inspired snacks and tasty treats straight out of Remy’s kitchen (well, almost). This Food n Film event will make your taste buds dance while warming your heart with movie magic. Grab your friends, bring your appetite and settle in for a night the way Remy would want, with good company, even better snacks, and an atmosphere where anyone can cook! ? .
Monday, November 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
College Town on The River with Garnet Media Group
College Town on The River with Garnet Media Group to offer a range of student apartments and amenities designed for student life, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, business center, and a shuttle bus to campus.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
Data Visualization - The Essentials - History, Concepts, and Principles
Most of us live in a visual world. As technologies have developed, more of our world has become more visual. This is no less true in our learning, teaching, and research world as it is in our personal living world. Data visualization, the use of charts, graphs, plots, maps, etc. to explain and explore data, has now become an essential literacy as well as an expected application skill in growing areas of academia and work. This learning session provides a foundation for developing a fundamental understanding of data visualization. We will discuss five essentials:
What data visualization is and why it's important
, Where data visualization came from and how continues to evolve
, Some of the science explaining why and how data visualization works
, Foundational principles that help to define effective and ineffective data visualizations
, Crucial ethical and accessibility issues related to data visualization use
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Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14771401.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
From Quiet to Connected: Engaging Learners Through Online Course Delivery
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:05 AM - 10:55 AM,
This session focuses on evidence-based practices that promote authentic engagement in asynchronous courses. Participants will explore strategies for increasing instructor presence, designing purposeful interactions and delivering feedback that builds trust and fosters learner motivation. Whether you are refining an existing course or preparing a new one, this session offers practical tools to enhance connection participation and student success in fully online settings.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:05 AM – 10:55 AM.
See event description for more details.
Entering Mentoring: Maintaining Effective Communication
uesday, November 4, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM,
Good communication is a key element of any relationship, and the mentoring relationship is no exception. As mentors, it is insufficient to say we know good communication when we see it. Participants will learn how to identify the key characteristics of effective communication and practice these skills with other participants. At the end of workshop, participants will be better prepared to provide constructive feedback to mentees, engage in active listening, communicate across diverse dimensions (disciplines, ethnicities, positions of powers), and formulate strategies for improving their own communication style.
This is an elective session for the Entering Mentoring certificate of completion.
Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511,
This is an in-person event that requires physical attendance; register here to attend.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library L511.
Take Your Blackboard Ultra Course from Drab to Fab: Organize and Customize Your Content to Add Some Pizzazz!
Tuesday, November 4, 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.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week Recognition Ceremony
Celebrate all things First-Gen during the 2025 First-Gen Celebration Week Recognition Ceremony. Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni will be recognized for their unique contributions to USC and beyond! Registration Required.
Registration link.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
"Red Island" Film Screening
Film screening of Red Island / Île Rouge (R. Campillo, 2023) at The Nickelodeon (1607 Main St),
Part of Cinécola 2025, a film festival exploring the theme of "Locations & Relations" in global French cinema. All events free and open to the public, with English subtitles. Full schedule and details: https://french.usccreate.org/cinecola-2025/,
About the film: Living on one of the last remaining military bases admist a hedonistic group of French armed forces in 1970s Madagascar, ten-year-old Thomas begins to find cracks in the surface of his family’s blissful existence on the idyllic island. Simultaneously a sensual evocation of discovering the adult world and a sober reflection of what it represents, Red Island weaves together the personal and political in a “visually spectacular and masterful portrayal of colonialism through a child’s eyes”.
With support from Albertine Cinémathèque, Alliance Française of Columbia SC, The Nickelodeon, Richland Library, USC Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures,…
Admission Cost: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Headshots on the Horseshoe
This is your chance to get a free, professional headshot — perfect for LinkedIn, Handshake, or your resume. ???? Don’t miss it!”
First-Gen students, faculty, and staff are invited to have a professional headshot taken as part of the First-Gen Celebration Week, compliments of USC's Central Communications and Marketing team.
Nov. 5
, 9 a.m. to noon
, USC Horseshoe
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Participants will receive a copy of their photo a few weeks after the event date.
Registration required. ,
Registration Link.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Motivation Matters
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Do you have a desire to help your learners become more motivated to do well and persist through challenges? Join us to learn how to leverage motivation and emotion to create positive, engaging learning environments. You will analyze motivational theories and strategies to determine what might be able to best help your learners in your context.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Stadium Suites - Tabling Showcase - with GMG #2
Looking for off-campus housing? Stadium Suites will have an info table on Davis Field NOVEMBER 5 from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new house !
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
Virtual Environments Community of Practice (VECoP)
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM,
This is an online only meeting; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the meeting, register here.
The Virtual Environments Community of Practice is planning ways to integrate virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality into teaching and learning environments at USC. Meetings are open to faculty, staff and students.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
The Student Success Center will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring, drop-in peer writing & communications support, and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Trio Presents: Pathways to Grad School & Research
First-Gen students are invited to attend Trio Presents: Pathways to Graduate School and Research.
November, 5th, 5:45pm, Booker T. Washington Auditorium,
No registration required.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Summer Opportunities Info Session
Students of all majors and years can participate in hands-on summer experiences with national fellowships. Come learn how you can get paid to participate in cultural programs, research opportunities, leadership development and more.
<a href="https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/YO8u5fGDQK-hmJbVMQmjFg">Zoom. Registration required.</a>.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
McCausland ConnectED Symposium
The McCausland College of Arts & Sciences invites you to the 2025 McCausland ConnectED Symposium – a day focused on organizational culture, well-being and success. Spend the morning in dynamic conversations, then recharge in the afternoon with guided wellness experiences. Chair Massages are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration required.
McCausland ConnectED Symposium 2025, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, USC Conference Center, 1705 College Street, 8th Floor
For More Information - Click Here
RSVP Today.
Admission Cost: RSVP - Free Admission.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Tabling Showcase Yugo Columbia Lofts with GMG
Looking for off-campus housing? Yugo Columbia Lofts will have an information table on Davis Field on November6 from 11 am - 2 pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
The Radley Tabling Showcase with Garnet Media Group
The Radley will have an information table November 6th next to the Russell House !
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
V.R. Mindfulness Lab
Step into a new way to relax with our Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab. Using VR headsets, you’ll explore guided meditation, calming environments, and stress-relief apps designed to help you recharge your mind and body. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or already practice it, this immersive experience makes finding calm easier than ever. This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) Outreach and Engagement!
Come join us on...
Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 219!
Every other Thursday, 10am-12:30pm on Russell House Patio!
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Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio Space 03.
Dealing With the Unexpected: Classroom Disruptions
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Engaging in conflict is challenging whether you are an experienced instructor or new to your role. A common strategy is to ignore the behavior due to our own discomfort, concern over retaliation or fear that our intervention may cause more harm or disruption. We will identify what our fears are about classroom disruption and use case study examples to practice strategies to stretch participants' comfort zones. This workshop will also explore Gerald Amada's research from Coping with Misconduct in the College Classroom and provide participants with tangible strategies to prevent and respectfully address disruptive behavior.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments.
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Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Metacognition and Your Students
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:40 AM - 12:55 PM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Are your students sometimes mystified by their grades, or perhaps lacking motivation to take ownership of their learning? Have you ever wanted to help your students become more effective learners? Today’s students come to college with widely varying academic skills, unaware of the study skills needed to meet college-level expectations for learning. Metacognition is the practice of “thinking about thinking”: the awareness and ability of learners to identify their cognitive processes and make changes to their learning behaviors (Lovett, 2008). Promoting metacognition can increase students' understanding of how learning works, teaching students how to understand what caused their successes or failures and direct their own learning (Brownlee, Purdie, & Boulton-Lewis, 2001). This webinar will go beyond the basics of… .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Preparing for Undergraduate Research
Curious about research but not sure where to start? ???? Join us for the Getting Started with Research Workshop, presented by the Office of Undergraduate.
Thursday, November 6
, 12-1pm
, Maxcy (1332 Pendleton Street) Room 123 (classroom)
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Registration required. ,
Registration Link.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. The special presentation will take place in the Maxcy Residence Hall Classroom as a collaboration between the Office of Undergraduate Research and the First Generation Center. All are welcome.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Data Visualization - The Essentials - Application Principles and Processes
Data visualization literacy is already an essential knowledge requirement for our academic environment as well as generally. Data visualization application knowledge and skills are becoming increasingly valuable and even required in more and more of the academic and work world. To create and use data visualizations in our academic and work worlds we first must answer a couple of questions. We then need some basic understanding of how the predominant data visualization tools function. In this learning session we will consider and discuss five essentials for applying data visualization:
How do we determine the appropriate data visualization type(s) to use?
, How do we decide which data visualization tool or product to use?
, How do the three predominant data visualization tools (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau) compare in terms of usage?
, Why, when, and how might we use programming languages such as R and Python for creating data visualizations?
, How might we use tools such as ArcGIS and…
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 2:50 PM – 4:05 PM.
See event description for more details.
Adulting 101: Tech Smart Workshop
Trying to save money at the store? Track your travel points? Manage your time better? Track what you are reading? There is an app for that! This workshop will share apps and technology that can help with college and beyond! Hosted by the Carolina Experience office. Part of our Adulting 101 Series for Junior and Senior students, but open to ALL students at USC!
Visit go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess to RSVP and get more info!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Spoken Word Event
Spoken Word event to celebrate all things First-Gen!
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a night of creativity, community, and connection!
6:30pm-8:30pm
, Russell House Underground
, FREE!
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Hosted by the First-Gen Student Advisory Board and Wellness Center.
No registration required.
Questions? Contact Melissa Kupfer (kupferm@email.sc.edu).
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert
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November 6-7, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company, Fall Concert, Koger Center for the Arts,
7:30pm nightly,
Experience a first-rate evening of classic and contemporary ballet featuring an original work by Susan E. Anderson Artist-in-Residence Kathryn Morgan (New York City Ballet), a reprise of works set on the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company by The Joffrey Ballet last April (including Gerald Arpino's Viva Vivaldi and Birthday Variations, and Camellia by Xavier Núñez), plus original works by USC dance faculty Jennifer Deckert and André Megerdichian.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
TAD: Village Idiot Music Bingo
Thursday After Dark: Music Bingo at Village Idiot,
Village Idiot, Five Points
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2025
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Join us for Music Bingo at Village Idiot in Five Points on November 6 from 9 PM–1 AM! Test your music knowledge, compete for prizes and enjoy a fun night out with friends. Plus, don’t miss out on specials on pizza and drinks all night long.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Veterans Day Breakfast
Veterans and military service members are cordially invited to join the Office of the President, the Division of Administration and Finance, and Veterans and Military Affairs in honoring those who have served our country at the 15th annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Join us for breakfast and remarks from Lieutenant Kegan Gill (Ret), US Navy, F/A – 18E Pilot.
Space is limited. Priority registration for veterans and service members will be available through November 1.
, Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:30 a.m. Russell House Ballroom,
RSVP here.
Free parking will be available in the Bull Street Garage. Enter at gate 3 (visitor entrance).
Questions may be directed to the Office of Special Events at 803-777-6568.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Russell House University Union 200 Lobby - Special Event.
Extracting Data from Websites Using APIs
Unlock the power of APIs to efficiently extract and utilize data from websites! This hands-on workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate learners who want to gain practical skills in API integration. Participants will learn the fundamentals of APIs, how to access and interpret API documentation, and techniques for extracting structured data for analysis. We will cover the following topics:
What is an API and its role in data extraction?
, How to make requests and handle responses?
, What are API keys ?
, How to parse the JSON and other data formats?
, New York Times API example for extracting data
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By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the basic understanding of APIs for tasks like gathering data for research and analysis.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14866148.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Tailgate
Join us Friday, Nov. 7 for the First-Gen Tailgate & Campus Resource Fair!
Nov. 7
, 12–2 p.m.
, Greene Street
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Come enjoy food, fun and community while connecting with campus resources that are here to support YOU. Don’t miss this end-of-week celebration!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series
Speaker: Warren Binford, JD, EDM - University of Colorado,
Topic: Preventing Online Child Abuse,
If you plan to attend in person or virtually, please fill out this RSVP form: https://forms.gle/mBmcnMdsSxRvVwev5,
To access the event via Zoom, visit the RCCWB webpage for our Distinguished Speaker Series: https://rccwb.sc.edu/news-events/,
The Research Center for Child Well-Being hosts a monthly Distinguished Speaker Series focusing on the dual prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional behavioral problems during childhood, as well as associated statistical and methodological issues. The event will be hosted at the RCCWB, located at 1400 Pickens St. Suite 400. For more information, check out https://rccwb.sc.edu.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Sustainable Carolina Menstrual Cup Tabling
Menstrual Cup Tabling to give information about sustainable period products.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert
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November 6-7, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company, Fall Concert, Koger Center for the Arts,
7:30pm nightly,
Experience a first-rate evening of classic and contemporary ballet featuring an original work by Susan E. Anderson Artist-in-Residence Kathryn Morgan (New York City Ballet), a reprise of works set on the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company by The Joffrey Ballet last April (including Gerald Arpino's Viva Vivaldi and Birthday Variations, and Camellia by Xavier Núñez), plus original works by USC dance faculty Jennifer Deckert and André Megerdichian.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Opera at USC present The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Spoleto Festival founder and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Opera at USC present The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Spoleto Festival founder and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Opera at USC present The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Gian Carlo Menotti, founder of the Spoleto Festival and a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets are available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Symphonic Winds: With Hope
Jay Jacobs, conductor, Brenna Curtis, guest conductor,
Program,
Maslanka, Mother Earth (A Fanfare),
Stephenson, there are no words,
Pitts, downside-up Brenna Curtis, conductor,
Coleman, Jubilee! ,
Reed, Russian Christmas Music .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Generative AI - The Essentials - GenAI is Different!
Although it has only been three years since the introduction of ChatGPT, most of us have heard more than a little about artificial intelligence (AI) and more specifically generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). It seems everything in our current world has some connection to AI and/or GenAI. At the same time, there is still a great deal of misunderstanding about GenAI; what it is, how it works, if we should use it, how we can use it effectively, etc. This session will discuss five essentials regarding GenAI:
GenAI is fundamentally different than traditional information and information search systems with which we are familiar
, Our interactions with GenAI need to be different than our interactions with traditional information systems in order to be effective
, Our uses and expectations of GenAI systems and tools need to be different than how we have used and what we have expected from our traditional systems
, We are still in the early stages of development, evolution, application, and adoption of…
Monday, November 10, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
Shoot for Success: Best Practices for Producing Video Lectures
Monday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m.- 11:50 a.m.
Discover practical tips and proven strategies to create professional-quality video lectures that captivate students and enhance online learning. This webinar covers essential techniques for video production—from effective recording methods and equipment selection to engaging presentation styles—helping educators confidently produce impactful instructional videos. Transform your online courses by learning to craft clear, compelling, and accessible video content that resonates with your audience.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.
See event description for more details.
What's New in Blackboard Learn
Monday, November 10, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM,
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) is the newest version of the Blackboard Learning Management System. With new improvements being made monthly to Ultra Course View there are exciting changes which instructors may not have seen. This is a short presentation about the most recent updates that have occurred in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View and will include information on how to stay up to date on future improvements.
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Recovery Ally for Students
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
Admission Cost: N/A.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Meeting Room - Center for Health and Well-Being 217.
Corporate GPS: Finding Your Way at Work
In today's evolving corporate landscape, navigating workplace dynamics can feel like finding your way through a maze. This workshop is designed to help student employees build clarity, confidence and competency in any role. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will learn about why company culture matters and how to use to grow as a professional. .
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Off-Campus Housing Showcase- Empire Columbia
Looking for off-campus housing? Empire Columbia will have an information table on Davis Field on Tuesday, November 11th from 11am - 2pm. Come out and find your new home!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Virtual Education Abroad Webinar for First-Gen Students & Families/Supporters
Learn about Education Abroad opportunities and ways to pay for them on Tuesday, November 11 from noon to 1:00pm. Invite your family/supporters to join you for this webinar.
Zoom Link: https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/lAWPLSe8QSGKn4XeYQt4Dg
Sponsors: Education Abroad Office, First-Gen Center, & First-Gen Living and Learning Community.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Support Zone 2
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM,
This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.
To attend the webinar, register here.
The second half of the Support Zone training focuses on participants learning how to refer students of concern experiencing varying levels of distress (mild, moderate and severe), what to do if a student refuses a referral, how to maintain the students' privacy, and how to follow-up with the student. This session includes role-plays and other interactive activities to help participants practice their recently acquired skills. The facilitator will also discuss the how responding to students of concern affects faculty/staff mental health and how to respond accordingly. This session includes a review of resources specific to faculty/staff needs and tips on dealing with COVID-19 related stressors. Lastly, the facilitator will review campus and community resources to ensure participants have a thorough understanding of what is… .
Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:05 PM.
See event description for more details.
Adulting 101: Emergency Funding Workshop
Learn more about how to find funding for emergencies, what documents you need to have, and how to supplement what you are given with your current budget. Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience office. Part of our Adulting 101 Series for Junior and Senior students, but open to ALL students at USC! Visit go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess to RSVP and get more info!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.