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Sawyer On Lincoln GMG Table Showcase 1
Experience modern living with Sawyer on Lincoln! Their UofSC off-campus apartments are only minutes from the University of South Carolina.
UofSC Student Housing Tailored, To You.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01, RHUU Davis Circle Space 03.
U101 Tabling
Help us celebrate your U101 Instructor and Peer Leader! Come by our table to write a quick message of appreciation and be featured on the @u101sc Instagram.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Pickens Street Bridge Space 01.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Success Center inside the Intersection Lounge (Russell House 345) by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Tuesday series)
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 13, 2026, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Success Center inside the Thomas Cooper Library by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign sign up for a 1:1 here!
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios - Taming Your Worry
Worry getting in the way? Stop by Skill Studios to learn practical strategies for managing worry and social anxiety. Drop in, build skills, and take what works for you with no referral needed!
Location: Check in on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Networking Session 2
First-Generation Students - join us in the Career Center in the Thomas Cooper Library to practice your networking and communication skills with peer leaders! Enjoy dinner while learning how to network! Please RSVP in advance (not required, encouraged) https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_88n3NyoQoRowHxs.
Admission Cost: free.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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.
This event is hosted by the Student Success Center, in partnership with the Biology department.
Admission Cost: free.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Gamecock Entertainment/Campus Recreation/Intramural Trivia Tuesdays
Join Gamecock Entertainment and Campus Recreation for Tuesday Night Trivia (TNT), a weekly competition where you can test your knowledge, enjoy free snacks, and compete for prizes with friends!
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:00 PM in the Russell House Underground, teams will battle through a variety of trivia categories for the chance to be crowned that week's champions. Weekly winners will earn prizes and continue building momentum toward the ultimate cash prize, awarded to the overall champion at the end of the semester.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Wind Ensemble: Red, White and Black
Cormac Cannon, conductor, Ryan Gonzales, guest conductor,
Three colors weave their way through a diverse program of classic and brand-new music for wind ensemble. The USC Wind Ensemble performs the world premiere of the wind ensemble version of Noir by USC School of Music faculty composer Fang Man. Black and white emerge through the piano keys of Charles Ives’ classic The Alcotts, the imagery of historical newsreels in William Schuman’s first work for band, and two marches by John Philip Sousa. The finale, contemporary American composer Michael Daugherty’s Red Cape Tango, is a musical depiction of a “dance of death,” following Superman’s fight to the death with the villain Doomsday.
Fang Man, Noir - World Premiere of Wind Ensemble Version, Ives/Elkus, The Alcotts, Sousa, The Black Horse Troop, Sousa, The White Rose, Schuman, Newsreel in Five Shots, Daugherty/Spede, Red Cape Tango.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
World Harvest: Got Questions? Lets Talk! Open Debate: Christianity, or Religion
Have questions about Christianity, faith, religion, or what it means to follow Jesus? Come join us for an open and respectful discussion where no question is off-limits. Whether you are a Christian, a person of another faith, unsure what you believe, or simply curious, this is an opportunity to ask questions, share your perspective, and engage in meaningful conversation.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Learn how to recognize warning signs of suicide and support someone who may be struggling. In this training, you’ll learn the three QPR steps—Question, Persuade, and Refer—practice having supportive conversations, and learn how to connect others with helpful resources. ,
Register Here!
Location: Center for Health and Wellbeing Room 217.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop (Wednesday Series)
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 14, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM.
Russell House University Union 304.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly at Campus Village 2 by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Communication Sciences and Disorders Open House
Join the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders to learn about the MS in Speech-Language Pathology and the PhD program, held in-person at the Lumpkin Auditorium. Register at the link below.
Register online. (Hyperlink to https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GUsqSzXRDkKLsrHNI4mYzM8az-UF6z5Jungzsll1Hq5UM0pVREhDSEY2Q1dSUENNM1VGMTlKNEdIUS4u,
Location: Lumpkin Auditorium, Close-Hipp 8th Floor,
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Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
QPR Training
Learn how to recognize warning signs of suicide and support someone who may be struggling. In this training, you’ll learn the three QPR steps—Question, Persuade, and Refer—practice having supportive conversations, and learn how to connect others with helpful resources.
Register Here!
Location: Center for Health and Wellbeing Room 219.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Lunch Break
Relax, Reset, Reflect and Reconnect!
Whether you need a moment of quiet, a creative outlet or someone to talk to, Lunch Break is here to help you connect and recharge to take on the rest of your day!
Location: Coliseum Room 4001.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios - Overcoming Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel harder than they need to be. Join Overcoming Social Anxiety to learn practical strategies, build confidence, and connect with others who understand!
Location: Center for Health and Well-Being Room 219.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
April Dauscha: Perpetual Care Reception
Perpetual Care
A McMaster Gallery Visiting Artist Exhibition April Dauscha, September 9-October 16, 2026, McMaster Gallery
Reception: October 15, 2026,
Artist Bio: Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, April Dauscha received her BFA in fashion design at the International Academy of Design and Technology and her MFA in fiber from Virginia Commonwealth University. April has served on the board of directors for the Surface Design Association (SDA) and is one of the founding members of Tiger Strikes Asteroid Greenville (TSA GVL). She has been represented by Page Bond Gallery in Richmond, Virginia and her work has been featured in Vogue Portugal. She has exhibited her work nationally, at the Fuller Craft Museum, MANA Contemporary, and Tracey Morgan Gallery, and internationally in Berlin, Cape Town, Jerusalem, and Belgrade. She is currently heading the fiber arts program at the Fine Arts Center, a performing and visual arts high school, in Greenville, South Carolina. Her work can be seen here.
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Admission Cost: Free and open to the public!
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
McMaster College.
Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series: Making Movies
Making Movies will take you on a psychedelic musical journey with an original sound Rolling Stone describes as “an eclectic blend of rumbero percussions, delicate organs and grungy fuzz rock.”
Founded by Enrique Chi—a Panamanian songwriter, musician, filmmaker, and cultural producer—the Latin Grammy-nominated band serves as the primary platform for Chi’s creative mission. Armed with electric guitars and a Mejorana, a folcloric guitar native to Panamá the band interweaves styles as divergent as cumbia and blues, salsa, soul, and rock’n’roll––all boiled down into their own original sound.
Over the course of their career, the quartet has turned heads as a Tiny Desk newcomer (with “A La Deriva”), a voice for immigrant rights (with “I Am Another You” which reached #3 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Album chart), and as a co-writer alongside salsa icon Rubén Blades with “No Te Calles,” the first single from Blades Latin Grammy nominated album.
This concert features an opening performance from Opus & the…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Third Thursday Art Night: Keshoan Johnson
As a member of the Vista Guild, the Koger Center for the Arts partnered with The Jasper Project to open a new rotating art space, titled The Nook, in celebration of Third Thursday Art Night. October 2026’s featured artist in The Nook is Keshoan Johnson.
Artist Biography,
Keshoan Johnson was born in 1996 in the quiet town of Manning, South Carolina. He’s been passionate about drawing and painting since he was a kid, and later had the opportunity to study at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. With over 11 years in the art world, Keshoan proudly calls himself a “creative specialist,” because for him, art goes way beyond just making something look nice.
To Keshoan, art is an emotional outlet—a way to express everything from deep feelings to wild imagination. He believes art is something pure and divine, with the power to create a world where your dreams, ambitions, and emotions can come to life, even when they don’t seem possible in reality.
Graffiti and abstract art have always fascinated…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Pasquale Grasso
The Koger Center and ColaJazz Foundation are excited to present to you the new 2026 Live in the Lobby Jazz season! Featuring 6 stunning performances, you can get your season tickets today to get every show for one low price.
Created as a partnership between the Koger Center for the Arts and the ColaJazz Foundation, Live in the Lobby 2024 will consist of six concerts held throughout the Koger Center facility. Join us to experience this one-of-a-kind series designed for audiences seeking premier jazz and specialty experiences in an exceptional setting.
ABOUT THE ARTIST,
Born in Italy and now based in New York City, the 30-year- old guitarist Pasquale Grasso has developed an astounding technique and concept informed not by jazz guitarists so much as by bebop pioneers like Powell, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie and the classical-guitar tradition. His new digital-only EP series, available beginning in June from Sony Masterworks, showcases Grasso in the solo-guitar format, where his intensive studies of…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $27 - $32.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Skill Studios -Overcoming Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel harder than they need to be. Join Overcoming Social Anxiety to learn practical strategies, build confidence, and connect with others who understand!
Location: Center for Health and Well-Being Room 219.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
South Carolina Philharmonic: With Love, the Best of the Romantic Period
Verdi: Overture to La Forza del Destino,
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2,
Brahms: Symphony No. 3,
Description:
An evening of sweeping emotion and irresistible melody, this program draws you into the heart of Romantic music. Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 — one of the most beloved works ever written — unfolds with passion, intensity, and unforgettable beauty. Paired with Verdi’s dramatic overture and Brahms’ richly layered symphony, this is music that must be felt live.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Buy Tickets.
Admission Cost: Tickets: $23 - $74.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Third Sunday of every month from 1 - 4 p.m. 4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29206,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. The open house is the third Sunday of every month with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester. ,
Nature walks every month. Meet at 1:30 in the Outdoor Classroom.
Find all our events and Book Club dates here.
Open Hours: Wednesdays & Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 pm, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (Winter 3 - 5 p.m.).
Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Shir Ami: Songs of Our People
Shir Ami: Songs of Our People is dedicated to the performance, discovery and preservation of Jewish Art Music at The Anne Frank Center. Join Associate Professor Rachel Calloway and special guests, The Amernet String Quartet, for a program of classical music for string quartet and mezzo-soprano. These artists have performed in major venues around the world and are delighted to bring this music to The Anne Frank Center.
The Anne Frank Center is located at 1731 College Street, Columbia, SC 29208.
Admission Cost: Free event.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Mental Health First Aid
This interactive certification course helps students, faculty, and staff recognize mental health and substance use challenges, respond to crises, and connect others to the right support.
Location: Center for Student Health and Wellbeing Room 219,
Register Here!
Monday, October 19, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
National Transfer Student Week: Sweet on Transfers Table
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.
Admission Cost: free.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Services Lobby (6th floor) inside Close Hipp by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 here!
Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Navigating USC's Open Access Agreements
USC’s open access publishing agreements make it possible for eligible authors to publish open access without paying article processing charges. This session will introduce the agreements available through USC Libraries, explain what they cover, and walk through the publishing process from selecting a journal to submitting an article. We will also spotlight the Open Access Resources guide and the USC Open Journal Finder. Bring your questions and feedback to help us make these resources and workflows even more useful.
Register: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17710321.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Monday, October 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios - Taming Your Worry
Worry getting in the way? Stop by Skill Studios to learn practical strategies for managing worry and social anxiety. Drop in, build skills, and take what works for you with no referral needed!
Location: Check in on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 2:10 PM – 3:20 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/17107465.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:45 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! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Its a great idea to create a website to tell people about your research, but where to start? In this workshop, I will share some options for web hosting and best practices for getting started. This will be an overview of different platforms, such as WordPress, ESRI's Storymaps, and Manifold. Follow up workshops will focus on the individual platforms, so you can get started.
Register for this online event at: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17055378.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
National Transfer Student Week: Sweet on Transfers Table
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.
Admission Cost: free.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Success Center inside the Intersection Lounge (Russell House 345) by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Copilot at USC: Work Smarter with the AI You Already Have
Curious about Microsoft's AI assistant but unsure where to begin?
Join the second session of our Copilot at Carolina series to learn how faculty, staff, and students can start using Microsoft Copilot today. Discover how Copilot can help you brainstorm ideas, summarize information, draft content, conduct research, and improve productivity across academic and workplace tasks.
This session focuses on the Copilot experience available through your USC Microsoft account and introduces practical prompting techniques that anyone can use immediately. Participants will take a deep dive into Copilot features they can start using immediately to maximize their workflow.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Success Center inside the Thomas Cooper Library by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign sign up for a 1:1 here!
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios - Taming Your Worry
Worry getting in the way? Stop by Skill Studios to learn practical strategies for managing worry and social anxiety. Drop in, build skills, and take what works for you with no referral needed!
Location: Check in on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
Volunteer Lab - Public Heritage Lab
Join USC students in washing and analyzing artifacts excavated on USC's Historic Horseshoe.
Email archaeology@mailbox.sc.edu to reserve your spot.
sites.google.com/view/publicheritagelab.
Admission Cost: N/A.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hamilton College 143.
Transfer Student Social (National Transfer Student Week)
National Transfer Student Week gives us the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the importance of transfer students not just on the USC campus, but across the country. New and past transfer student are welcome to join us for the National Transfer Student Week Fall Social- free dinner, pumpkin painting, and karaoke. Hosted by the Carolina Experience office, an RSVP is required.
Admission Cost: free.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
Gamecock Entertainment/Campus Recreation/Intramural Trivia Tuesdays
Join Gamecock Entertainment and Campus Recreation for Tuesday Night Trivia (TNT), a weekly competition where you can test your knowledge, enjoy free snacks, and compete for prizes with friends!
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:00 PM in the Russell House Underground, teams will battle through a variety of trivia categories for the chance to be crowned that week's champions. Weekly winners will earn prizes and continue building momentum toward the ultimate cash prize, awarded to the overall champion at the end of the semester.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
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 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
National Transfer Student Week: Swap Your College Swag table
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. .
Admission Cost: free.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
The Great Gamecock Clothing Swap: Refresh your wardrobe. Not the landfill.
Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month by giving clothes a second life! Donate gently used clothing and accessories before the event or bring them with you the day of. Then shop the collection—for free. Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe, reduce textile waste, or find a new favorite outfit, everyone is welcome to participate. Join us in keeping fashion circular, building community, and proving that great style doesn't have to cost the planet.
Can't make it, but like the idea? Visit the Gamecock CommUnity Shop to thrift clothing for free!
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
First-Gen Resume Workshop
Meet with a career coach and learn how to take your current and past school, internship, or work experiences and use them to build out your resume,
Join the First-Gen Center and the Career Center's Career Coach, Safia Anwari, to learn more. Bring your laptop of other device, and get immediate feedback on your current resume, or start building your first resume.
Wednesday, October 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton St.) in the classroom, Questions? Contact Melissa Kupfer (kupferm@email.sc.edu).
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly at Campus Village 2 by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Outdoor Recreation S'mores Outreach
Outdoor Recreation will be showcasing Adventure Trips and ORec Hub rentals while cooking s'mores over a fire pit. Come and enjoy the campfire vibe, enjoy a s'more, and learn how we can create outdoor adventures together!
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Friend Island
Friend Island is a fun, welcoming event where students can meet new people, build connections, and learn about campus resources. Inspired by the energy of Love Island, participants will be paired with peers and rotate through interactive games, challenges, and conversation activities. Come laugh, connect, explore resources, and leave with a stronger sense of community and maybe even a new friend! Location: East Quad Courtyard.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Live @ The Underground
Join us weekly in the Russell Underground for live music from local and regional bands! Free to everyone.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Fur Real Mindfulness
Take a break from the stress! Come cuddle with our therapy dog, Leo, and explore mindfulness through VR apps—the ultimate combo of comfort and calm. This a free, recurring opportunity brought to you by Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS). .
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Center for Health and Well-Being Awning Patio.
National Transfer Student Week: Meet the CEPLs table
Come chat with an upperclassman student and get your questions answered. Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office as a part of National Transfer Student Week. Learn more on the National Transfer Student Week website. .
Admission Cost: free.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
Lunch Break
Relax, Reset, Reflect and Reconnect!
Whether you need a moment of quiet, a creative outlet or someone to talk to, Lunch Break is here to help you connect and recharge to take on the rest of your day!
Location: Coliseum Room 4001.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 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. Students should bring laptops or tablets to this workshop.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: free.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the CommUnity Shop Lounge by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or Sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction To Scholar Commons
Scholar Commons, USC’s institutional repository, can help you share, preserve, and increase the visibility of your research. Amie Freeman, Assistant Head of Acquisitions and Scholarly Communication, will introduce the repository and its uses for faculty and students. Scholar Commons is a free, open-access platform for preserving and sharing scholarship with a global audience, including articles, student research, creative projects, art, and more.
Register: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17710324.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
National Transfer Student Week: Thriving After Your Transfer Semester Workshop
You've made it through the first half of the semester- now it's time to thrive. Join us as we explore strategies for continued success, campus involvement opportunities, and resources to help you make the most of your transfer experience. Connect with fellow transfer students, ask questions, and learn what's next on your journey. Feel free to bring your lunch. Part of National Transfer Student Week but open to all USC students. Please RSVP.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 034 The Carolina Experience Office.
Skill Studios - Overcoming Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel harder than they need to be. Join Overcoming Social Anxiety to learn practical strategies, build confidence, and connect with others who understand!
Location: Center for Health and Well-Being Room 219.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Networking Dinner Presented by Dominion Energy
Join us for the First-Gen Student & Faculty Networking Dinner, presented by Dominion Energy!
Date: October 22, 2026, Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (Check-in: 5:30–6:00 PM), Location: Russell House Ballroom 207A,
This event offers a safe, supportive space for first-generation students to build confidence in their networking skills while connecting with USC faculty who are here to support your academic journey. Come practice, learn, and make meaningful connections. Deadline to register: October 15th.
Registration Link
We look forward to seeing you there!
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
"Disorder Here Rages": Sickness, Slavery, and Resistance in Revolutionary South Carolina
Join University Libraries for a talk with Dr. Sean Gallagher, Assistant Professor of History, as he examines how enslaved people navigated epidemics of smallpox, yellow fever, and other diseases during the Revolutionary War. Highlighting documents at the South Caroliniana Library, this talk frames disease as a political phenomenon in Revolutionary Black life. Inoculated military foragers brought pox to unprotected slave quarters; labor impressment circulated sick enslaved people into confined barracks and fortifications. Black women and men in turn came to define their struggle for freedom as a simultaneous struggle for survival against a sickening war.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hollings Special Collections Library Program Room.
A Night in Nashville
The Koger Center is excited to present to you the new 2026 A Night in Nashville series! For four special evenings, we will recreate the legendary Nashville listening room environment that has helped launch the careers of some of the biggest stars in country music.
Performances feature a lineup of some of Nashville’s and the region’s top rising artists and songwriters- ones we hope you’ll be able to say you heard before they topped the charts.
Inspired by the Bluebird Café this intimate evening is designed to showcase the acoustic performances, stories behind the songs, and life in music industry.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS,
Emma Dunne: Emma Dunne is a rising country folk singer-songwriter whose career took a transformative turn after winning first place in the 2023 Chart Breakers Songwriting Competition. Originally from Tampa, Florida, Emma now resides in Nashville, Tennessee, where she is honing her craft through collaborations with hitmakers like Wyatt Durrette, James Otto, and Levi Lowry. Drawing…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $30 - $47.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
TAD: Escape Rooms
October 22, 2026 | 8PM – 12AM Escapology the Vista,
Gather your team and race against the clock at Escapology! Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and work together to escape before time runs out.
Shuttles will start at 7:30 PM from the Horseshoe.
Sign-up required, available on Garnet Gate! Rounds begin at 8 PM, 9:30 PM, and 11 PM.
Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Safe AI for Seniors
Join us for the second edition of our Safe AI for Seniors workshop. This full-day, free, hybrid event is dedicated to empowering older adults (55+) with knowledge, tools and engaging discussions about Artificial Intelligence and its impact on daily life.
Hosted by the AI4Society research group in USC’s AI Institute, this interactive program will feature expert discussions on cybersecurity scams, mental health, infrastructure and transportation. There will be demonstrations, open discussions tailored to seniors’ needs and fun AI games.
The activities are designed to help seniors better understand AI, explore its benefits and risks, and share their perspectives in shaping a safer digital future.
We welcome community members, senior citizen centers, nonprofits and individuals curious about AI to participate. Participants can learn the basics, ask critical questions and connect with others navigating the fast-changing technology landscape. Together, we can ensure that seniors are informed, included,…
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
PPIA Junior Summer Institute Drop-In
This drop-in review event is for students applying for the PPIA Junior Summer Institute. Join national fellowships advisors to receive application feedback. Bring your application and your questions! We’re here to help you feel confident about hitting submit. Located in DeSaussure 228.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios -Overcoming Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel harder than they need to be. Join Overcoming Social Anxiety to learn practical strategies, build confidence, and connect with others who understand!
Location: Center for Health and Well-Being Room 219.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Home Game Happy Hour hosted by HRSM
Please join the HRSM Alumni Society for a Home Game Happy Hour hosted by HRSM at The Graduate Hotel!
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Carolina Productions Cockbuster Movie Night
Join Carolina Productions for a free showing of Michael! Bring your friends and experience the story of the King of Pop at 7 PM in the Russell House Theater for an exciting movie night.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
South Carolina Ballet - Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
Since its thrilling premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences across the Southeast and remains one of South Carolina Ballet’s most popular theatrical ballet productions. Suspenseful, dramatic, and darkly seductive, this audience favorite proves that ballet can be bold, contemporary, and wildly entertaining.
From its striking design to its haunting atmosphere, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is a feast for the senses, filled with unforgettable characters, gothic spectacle, and plenty of thrills and chills.
Featuring an original rock/jazz score by Thomas E. Semanski, whose music drives the tension, drama, and dark allure of the ballet.
Presented by the state’s largest professional ballet company, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is one of South Carolina Ballet’s signature productions and a standout Halloween tradition for audiences in Columbia and throughout the Southeast.
Discover why Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has become a Halloween tradition for so many.
Recommended for…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $39 - $71
Gala with a Bite addition: $150.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
South Carolina Ballet - Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
Since its thrilling premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences across the Southeast and remains one of South Carolina Ballet’s most popular theatrical ballet productions. Suspenseful, dramatic, and darkly seductive, this audience favorite proves that ballet can be bold, contemporary, and wildly entertaining.
From its striking design to its haunting atmosphere, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is a feast for the senses, filled with unforgettable characters, gothic spectacle, and plenty of thrills and chills.
Featuring an original rock/jazz score by Thomas E. Semanski, whose music drives the tension, drama, and dark allure of the ballet.
Presented by the state’s largest professional ballet company, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is one of South Carolina Ballet’s signature productions and a standout Halloween tradition for audiences in Columbia and throughout the Southeast.
Discover why Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has become a Halloween tradition for so many.
Recommended for…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $39 - $71
Gala with a Bite addition: $150.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
CCPL Game Night
Changing Carolina Peer Leaders are hosting a game night as they recruit new peer health educators to join their group! Come hang out, play games and learn more about this opportunity to get involved.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Demonstration Kitchen - Center for Health and Well-Being 219.
Staying Scholarly: Navigating Predatory Publishing, Citation Manipulation, and Research Fraud
It’s essential to know how to identify and avoid bad research and publishing practices. This virtual workshop equips attendees with the tools to recognize and steer clear of predatory publishers and conferences, understand how citation manipulation (including citation cartels and inflated profiles on platforms like Google Scholar) can distort scholarly impact, and spot warning signs of fraudulent research. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, participants will learn how to safeguard their scholarly integrity and make informed decisions about where and how they publish and present their work.
Register online: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/16871865.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Services Lobby (6th floor) inside Close Hipp by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 here!
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios - Taming Your Worry
Worry getting in the way? Stop by Skill Studios to learn practical strategies for managing worry and social anxiety. Drop in, build skills, and take what works for you with no referral needed!
Location: Check in on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 2:10 PM – 3:20 PM.
See event description for more details.
Carolina Productions Food n Film
Bring an appetite and join Carolina Productions for Food N' Film! Watch 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' while enjoying food inspired by the movie as it appears on screen. Find us at the Rusell House Ballroom at 7 PM for an immersive dining experience you wouldn't want to miss!
Monday, October 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge, Russell House University Union 200 Lobby - Special Event, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby…
Abraham Lincoln's American Revolution: How the 16th President Would Celebrate the 250th
The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse is pleased to present “Abraham Lincoln's American Revolution: How the 16th President Would Celebrate the 250th” featuring Professor Allen Guelzo, a leading scholar of American political thought and professor of humanities at the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida.
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Professor Guelzo will deliver a lecture exploring how President Lincoln understood the American Revolution as the great event of American history from which he drew conclusions about equality, the consent of the governed, and the nature of the revolution itself. The lecture will discuss how Lincoln drew inspiration from the nation’s Founders, which strengthened his resolve that the terrible costs of the Civil War would bring the nation "a new birth of freedom."
The lecture is part of the Center’s yearlong speaker series, “America 250 and Its Promises: The American Founding and the Abiding…
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom.
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! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Free STI & HIV Testing
Our partners at CAN Community Health provide free STI and HIV testing on the first Monday of every month. Swing by Greene St to know your status!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Petigru Side.
Exploring Majors and Minors Day
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences: Exploring Majors and Minors Day,
Tuesday, October 27 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: Outside the McCausland Career Studio, Humanities Classroom Building,
Join the McCausland College of Arts & Sciences for a fun afternoon on Tuesday, October 27th! Gather outside the McCausland Career Studio, located in the Humanities Classroom Building, for free candy, a dirty soda bar, and merch.
Meet faculty and representatives from McCausland departments
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Talk with career coaches and academic advisors
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Learn how an additional area of study can support your career plans
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Trick or treat for candy while you explore!
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Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Success Center inside the Intersection Lounge (Russell House 345) by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to ORCID
An ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a unique digital identifier associated with a researcher to aid in research output discovery, eliminate name ambiguity, and encourage proper citations. A number of funding agencies, including NIH and NSF, use ORCID in the proposal submission process. In this online session from University Libraries, learn about the benefits of ORCID, find out how to get one for yourself, and learn tips and shortcuts for populating your record.
Register online: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/16871902.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:15 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 Adulting 101 series, open to all USC students. Please RSVP.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 034 The Carolina Experience Office.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Success Center inside the Thomas Cooper Library by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign sign up for a 1:1 here!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios - Taming Your Worry
Worry getting in the way? Stop by Skill Studios to learn practical strategies for managing worry and social anxiety. Drop in, build skills, and take what works for you with no referral needed!
Location: Check in on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Networking Session 3
Join the First-Generation Center for Session 3 of the Networking Series. Today we focus on networking with professionals, faculty, and staff!
Admission Cost: n/a.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Russell House Ballroom C.
Gamecock Entertainment/Campus Recreation/Intramural Trivia Tuesdays
Join Gamecock Entertainment and Campus Recreation for Tuesday Night Trivia (TNT), a weekly competition where you can test your knowledge, enjoy free snacks, and compete for prizes with friends!
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:00 PM in the Russell House Underground, teams will battle through a variety of trivia categories for the chance to be crowned that week's champions. Weekly winners will earn prizes and continue building momentum toward the ultimate cash prize, awarded to the overall champion at the end of the semester.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Lincoln Portrait
Celebrate the remarkable tenure of Scott Weiss during his 10th and final season as Music Director and Conductor of the USC Symphony Orchestra as he concludes his distinguished career with the University of South Carolina.
The October concert features Allen Guelzo, one of the nation’s foremost scholars of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era, serving as narrator for Copland’s Lincoln Portrait. The program also showcases USC Professor of Saxophone Cliff Leaman as soloist in Eric Ewazen’s Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra.
Ives - The Unanswered Question, William Grant Still - Festive Overture, Gould - Amber Waves from “American Ballads” Eric Ewazen - Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra, Copland - Lincoln Portrait,
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 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
M.S. in Epidemiology Information Session
Want an inside look into the M.S. epidemiology program at USC? Speak with program faculty to ask any questions and learn more about the program. Registration required.
When: Oct 28, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time Register in advance for this meeting: https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/5p5ph5YASX-0f1h4W5S33g, After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
The Standard w/ Garnet Media Group
The Standard at Columbia offers spacious studio, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom apartments, four-bedroom apartments, and five-bedroom apartments. You’re sure to find a layout you love! Contact them today to schedule a tour or apply online to secure your spot https://www.thestandardcolumbia.com/.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
Meet the Carolina Experience Peer Leaders
The Carolina Experience Peer Leaders are here to help support students after their freshman year. Stop by and meet some of them, learn about the office, and make a button!
Visit www.sc.edu/carolinaexperience for more information.
Admission Cost: free.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. Students should bring laptops or tablets to this workshop.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: free.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly at Campus Village 2 by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
BEYOND THE BALLOT: POLITICS, PEOPLE & PARTICIPATION
Join us in the Russell House Ballroom for a huge campus-wide civic engagement event featuring student organizations, guest speakers, and candidates from across the ballot!
Hear from Annie Andrews and more special guests as we bring political conversation directly to campus. Explore tables from organizations across UofSC, meet people involved in different areas of civic engagement, and learn how you can make your voice heard both this election and right here on campus.
Whether you're already involved in politics or just want to learn more, come join us!
Russell House Ballroom, October 28, 6PM-9PM, Guest speakers + candidates, Dozens of student organizations, Conversations on politics, civic engagement & getting involved.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom AB.
Live @ The Underground
Join us weekly in the Russell Underground for live music from local and regional bands! Free to everyone.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
The ROOST w/ Garnet Media Group
Room to Rise. Right Here in Columbia.
Just minutes from USC, The Roost is where student living truly takes flight. With the most spacious floor plans in Columbia, you’ve got space to study, unwind, host, and grow—all at your own pace. https://www.livetheroost.com/.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
Mutual Expectations - October
Join us for FREE lunch and great conversation! Mutual Expectations is a program designed to help students and university faculty and staff to gain a deeper understanding of one another. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped to develop a more collaborative learning environment.
Open and free to all USC students, faculty and staff. An RSVP is required.
To see discussion topics and RSVP, please visit the Carolina Experience website. go.sc.edu/expectations.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
ORCID Office Hours
Graduate students and faculty are invited to drop in for ORCID Office Hours! Librarians will be available to help you create or update your ORCID iD, add publications and other scholarly works, and ensure your research is accurately represented. Stop by for personalized, hands-on support and leave with a stronger scholarly profile.
The drop-in will be held inside the entrance of Thomas Cooper Library. .
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Lunch Break
Relax, Reset, Reflect and Reconnect!
Whether you need a moment of quiet, a creative outlet or someone to talk to, Lunch Break is here to help you connect and recharge to take on the rest of your day!
Location: Coliseum Room 4001.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the CommUnity Shop Lounge by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or Sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
CTC Homecoming Banner Painting
Join the Carolina Traditions Council in painting a banner! These banners will be Homecoming/USC themed and will be hung outside of Russell House, November 1st-7th, 2026!
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Skill Studios - Overcoming Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel harder than they need to be. Join Overcoming Social Anxiety to learn practical strategies, build confidence, and connect with others who understand!
Location: Center for Health and Well-Being Room 219.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
China Shock 3.0 : The New Geopolitics of Trade, Investment and Technology
Thursday, Oct. 29, 4:30-6:30 p.m. W.W. Hootie Johnson Performance Hall (Room 101), Moore School, Register to attend,
The Folks Center's Trade and Diplomacy series, featuring David Firestein, Nic Rogers and Victor Shih (panel discussion with audience Q&A),
China's rapid economic growth continues to produce “shocks” in manufacturing and trade that now include semiconductors, AI, and advanced technologies. This contest between Beijing and the West is reshaping trade policy, foreign investment, and security considerations, forcing governments and companies to rethink long-held strategies. This forum brings together leading scholars and policy practitioners to examine how China's strategic objectives are evolving, and how the U.S. and other countries are adapting and competing in response. Join us for a clear-eyed look at one of the defining issues shaping our world.
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Admission Cost: Free with registration.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
10 Minute Play Festival
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October 29 – November 1, 2026
10 Minute Play Festival, Written and Directed by USC Students, Benson Theatre,
Enjoy a fast-paced evening of laughter, heartbreak and everything in between as we present a collection of short plays, each written and directed by USC students. Included are the plays: • The Shores of Memory by Meagan AuBuchon • The Bad Canary by Asher Thompson • Lamb Play by Emily Lackey, • Dreamers and (Un)Doers by Mark Garvin • It's Just a Kiss by Luke Shelton • Planet Fart by Morgan Passley.
Admission Cost: $10.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Benson 214.
Freeman Parker Chamber Music Series: Terra String Quartet
Join us for the opening concert of our inaugural Freeman Parker Chamber Music Series as we welcome the acclaimed Terra String Quartet. A vibrant young ensemble based in New York City, the ensemble is composed of graduates of The Juilliard School, The New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and The Curtis Institute of Music. Praised for their “remarkable maturity and musicality” and “superb ensemble playing” (Hyde Park Herald, Chicago), these four musicians are known for their sincere storytelling, commitment to artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire, and they strive to foster conversation and genuine human connection through their performances and pedagogy. Their name is a nod to their multicultural origins — together, this foursome represents four continents and speaks six languages.
Admission Cost: $25 general admission
Free for USC School of Music students/faculty/staff.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Symphonic Sinatra
SYMPHONIC SINATRA is the ultimate Frank Sinatra experience live in concert. With breathtaking stage charisma, sparkling blue eyes, and a velvet baritone voice, Brian Duprey captures the look, sound, and mannerisms of Ol’ Blue Eyes while his 13-piece orchestra recreates the lush strings and swingin’ brass of Frank Sinatra’s original recordings. In fact, one might swear they were hearing Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. At least that’s what happened to Frank’s own daughter, Nancy Sinatra, when she first heard Brian’s voice on the Howard Stern Show.
As the lead actor in the hit musical, “The Rat Pack is Back,” Brian spent 10 years perfecting his craft in Las Vegas and in over 200 performing arts centers and casinos across the country. His lead role and creative development of the show built a 48 state tour and secured the title of “Best Tribute Show of Las Vegas” in 2014.
Showered with awards and recognition for his live and recorded performances, Brian Duprey had his big break on FOX TV’s “Performing As,” where he…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $54 - $66.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
TAD: USCream
October 29, 2026 | 9PM – 12AM Blatt PE Center,
Enter USCream if you dare! Make your way through a haunted house, packed with eerie scares and spooky surprises. Once you've survived, celebrate at the Survivors Party with music, games, treats, and Halloween fun. Costumes are encouraged...if you're brave enough!
Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
CTC Homecoming Banner Painting
Join the Carolina Traditions Council in painting a banner! These banners will be Homecoming/USC themed and will be hung outside of Russell House, November 1st-7th, 2026!
Friday, October 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Critical Language Scholarship Workshop
Learn how to apply for the Critical Language Scholarship – an intensive summer program of critical-need language study abroad. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team and experienced CLS selection panelist, Dr. Nancy Linthicum. Located in DeSaussure 228.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios -Overcoming Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel harder than they need to be. Join Overcoming Social Anxiety to learn practical strategies, build confidence, and connect with others who understand!
Location: Center for Health and Well-Being Room 219.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Novel Nook: Book Hangouts
The last Friday of every month, folks are invited to join Women's and Gender Studies for Novel Nook: Book Hangouts held at All Good Books. The events are free and open to the public. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited.
At the gathering, you can either bring the book you are already reading, or we will have books available from the WGST Lending Library. We will split the gathering into three half-hour parts: silent reading, full group conversation, and social time. Treats provided!
Location: All Good Books, 734 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205
Email rdobson@mailbox.sc.edu to be added to the listserv and/or GroupMe.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
10 Minute Play Festival
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October 29 – November 1, 2026
10 Minute Play Festival, Written and Directed by USC Students, Benson Theatre,
Enjoy a fast-paced evening of laughter, heartbreak and everything in between as we present a collection of short plays, each written and directed by USC students. Included are the plays: • The Shores of Memory by Meagan AuBuchon • The Bad Canary by Asher Thompson • Lamb Play by Emily Lackey, • Dreamers and (Un)Doers by Mark Garvin • It's Just a Kiss by Luke Shelton • Planet Fart by Morgan Passley.
Admission Cost: $10.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Benson 214.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Crescent City Voodoo • A New Orleans Masquerade
Created as a partnership between the Koger Center for the Arts and the ColaJazz Foundation, Live in the Lobby 2026 includes this bonus concert back by popular demand! Join us to experience this one-of-a-kind series designed for audiences seeking premier jazz and specialty experiences in an exceptional setting.
Prepare for a fang-tastic night as the ColaJazz Foundation unleashes a sonic haunting straight from the crypts of New Orleans! These frighteningly talented musicians bring the “NOLA to COLA” vibe with a blend of traditional and contemporary brass band music that’s so bewitching, it raises the dead. Their high-energy performances fuse jazz, funk, and gospel sounds into a cauldron of communal celebration, stirring up a crowd frenzy that feels less like a concert and more like a midnight monster mash.
This spooktacular ensemble is commanded by the bandleader and trumpet ghoul, Mark Rapp. A nationally recognized jazz phantom and “Jazz Hero” (JJA 2025), Mark haunts stages worldwide, from the haunted…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $27 - $32.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
10 Minute Play Festival
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October 29 – November 1, 2026
10 Minute Play Festival, Written and Directed by USC Students, Benson Theatre,
Enjoy a fast-paced evening of laughter, heartbreak and everything in between as we present a collection of short plays, each written and directed by USC students. Included are the plays: • The Shores of Memory by Meagan AuBuchon • The Bad Canary by Asher Thompson • Lamb Play by Emily Lackey, • Dreamers and (Un)Doers by Mark Garvin • It's Just a Kiss by Luke Shelton • Planet Fart by Morgan Passley.
Admission Cost: $10.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Benson 214.
10 Minute Play Festival
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October 29 – November 1, 2026
10 Minute Play Festival, Written and Directed by USC Students, Benson Theatre,
Enjoy a fast-paced evening of laughter, heartbreak and everything in between as we present a collection of short plays, each written and directed by USC students. Included are the plays: • The Shores of Memory by Meagan AuBuchon • The Bad Canary by Asher Thompson • Lamb Play by Emily Lackey, • Dreamers and (Un)Doers by Mark Garvin • It's Just a Kiss by Luke Shelton • Planet Fart by Morgan Passley.
Admission Cost: $10.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Benson 214.
Terra String Quartet Concert
As part of its fall residency at USC, the Terra String Quartet presents a free, family-friendly concert in the Darla Moore School of Business’s Hootie Johnson Performance Hall. Celebrated for its compelling storytelling, artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire, the quartet creates performances that inspire conversation and foster meaningful human connection. Through both its concerts and educational work, Terra String Quartet seeks to engage audiences with music that is vibrant, thoughtful, and deeply communicative.
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Services Lobby (6th floor) inside Close Hipp by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 here!
Monday, November 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Monday, November 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios - Taming Your Worry
Worry getting in the way? Stop by Skill Studios to learn practical strategies for managing worry and social anxiety. Drop in, build skills, and take what works for you with no referral needed!
Location: Check in on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 2:10 PM – 3:20 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! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
HRSM Alumni Metro Diner Meet-up
Please join the HRSM Alumni Society for monthly Metro Diner Meet-ups!
Metro Diner,
106 Percival Rd. Suite 400,
Columbia, SC 29206.
Admission Cost: No admission cost.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
M.S. in Biostatistics Information Session
Learn about the M.S. in Biostatistics program at USC, gain insights, ask questions and meet program faculty. Please register for the information session. , We look forward to seeing you!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Data Visualization Essentials - Foundational Choices
What makes charts, graphs, plots, maps, and other data visualizations effective or ineffective? How do I decide what type of chart, graph, or other visualization to use to accomplish my purpose? Does it matter what data visualization program I use to create data visualizations? What are some important things I need to consider related to accessibility and ethical issues?
Besides the practical mechanics of how to use a particular program to create a chart, graph, map, plot, or other data visualization, there are a number of essential choices and decisions one needs to make in order to effectively accomplish an intended goal.
This session will cover principles and characteristics of effective and ineffective data visualizations, frameworks and tools for selecting data visualization types, factors for choosing appropriate data visualization creation tools and important accessibility and ethical considerations.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17028773.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
A Beginner's Guide to AI and Machine Learning
Curious about machine learning but don't have a programming background? This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the core concepts of AI and Machine Learning through interactive examples and hands-on activities—without requiring any coding experience. Participants will learn how machines "learn" from data, explore common applications of AI, and gain an intuitive understanding of key ideas such as classification, prediction, and model evaluation. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a solid foundation for understanding machine learning and the confidence to explore further.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17120990.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
See event description for more details.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Learn how to recognize warning signs of suicide and support someone who may be struggling. In this interactive 1.5-hour training, you’ll learn the three QPR steps—Question, Persuade, and Refer—practice having supportive conversations, and learn how to connect others with helpful resources.
Register Here!
Location: Center for Health and Wellbeing Room 219.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios - Taming Your Worry
Worry getting in the way? Stop by Skill Studios to learn practical strategies for managing worry and social anxiety. Drop in, build skills, and take what works for you with no referral needed!
Location: Check in on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
Gamecock Entertainment/Campus Recreation/Intramural Trivia Tuesdays
Join Gamecock Entertainment and Campus Recreation for Tuesday Night Trivia (TNT), a weekly competition where you can test your knowledge, enjoy free snacks, and compete for prizes with friends!
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:00 PM in the Russell House Underground, teams will battle through a variety of trivia categories for the chance to be crowned that week's champions. Weekly winners will earn prizes and continue building momentum toward the ultimate cash prize, awarded to the overall champion at the end of the semester.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Hip Hop Wednesday
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
Hands-on Workshop on Text Analysis for Beginners
Do you have textual data for qualitative analysis? This session is perfect for anyone looking to transform unstructured text data into meaningful insights.
Key topics include:
Introduction to text analysis: What is it and why does it matters?
Reading, cleaning and preparing data for analysis.
Extracting insights from the texts
Tools and techniques: Overview of Python libraries (e.g. NLTK) and other user-friendly platforms
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Demo: Learn text analysis using a real world dataset. Participants will receive a link to the python code and data, prior to the workshop to get hands-on experience.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a foundational understanding of text mining concepts and practical experience working with basic tools and techniques. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or professional, this workshop will equip you with the skills to start your text analysis journey!
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17005750.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
See event description for more details.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly at Campus Village 2 by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live @ The Underground
Join us weekly in the Russell Underground for live music from local and regional bands! Free to everyone.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Palmetto Pans Fall Performance
Enjoy the music native to Trinidad and Tobago, along with popular music, in the Koger Black Box!
Admission Cost: Free performance.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128, See Description for Event Location.
Fur Real Mindfulness
Take a break from the stress! Come cuddle with our therapy dog, Leo, and explore mindfulness through VR apps—the ultimate combo of comfort and calm. This a free, recurring opportunity brought to you by Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS). .
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Center for Health and Well-Being Awning Patio.
HUB at Columbia with Garnet Media Group 2
Live The Hub Lifestyle By Core — Hub On Campus Apartments Are Made For All Aspects Of Life. Follow What Moves You. Spacious Floor Plans For Every Lifestyle. Schedule A Tour Today.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
GenAI Essentials - Building Your GenAI Research Toolkit
ChatGPT started it all less than four years ago. Since then, a lot has changed and evolved. Using the research lifecycle as our functional guide, we will consider five essential areas and mention a tool or tools relevant to those areas:
Coming up with research ideas (brainstorming)?
, Locating relevant information resources (search)?
, Analyzing and synthesizing gathered information (reading)?
, Data analysis and visualization (data processing)?
, Producing an end product (writing)?
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Beyond our standard GenAI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, etc.), there now exist numerous GenAI products that can possibly assist along each step of the research process. We will highlight some of those and consider how we can build a GenAI research toolbox. We will also emphasize how we can and should use these GenAI tools in collaboration with our traditional research information tools.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/17070375.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
See event description for more details.
Lunch Break
Relax, Reset, Reflect and Reconnect!
Whether you need a moment of quiet, a creative outlet or someone to talk to, Lunch Break is here to help you connect and recharge to take on the rest of your day!
Location: Coliseum Room 4001.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 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. Students should bring laptops or tablets to this workshop.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: free.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the CommUnity Shop Lounge by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or Sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Hands-on Workshop on 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 and how are they used?
How to parse the JSON and other data formats?
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Demo: Library of Congress API example for extracting data. Participants will receive a link to the python code prior to the workshop to get hands-on experience.
By the end of this workshop, you will have the basic understanding of APIs for tasks like gathering data for research and analysis.
Duration: 60 min, Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Python programming language is recommended but not required.
Register at …
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios - Overcoming Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel harder than they need to be. Join Overcoming Social Anxiety to learn practical strategies, build confidence, and connect with others who understand!
Location: Center for Health and Well-Being Room 219.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
Charles Clary: Rewind Be Kind! Reception
Rewind Be Kind!
A McMaster Gallery Visiting Artist Exhibition Charles Clary, November 2-December 11, 2026, McMaster Gallery
Reception: November 5, 2026,
Artist Bio: Charles Clary, he/him, was born in 1980 in Morristown, Tennessee. He received his BFA in painting with honors from Middle Tennessee State University and his MFA in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has shown in exhibitions at Galerie EvolutionPierre Cardin in Paris, France, The Netherlands’ CODA Museum Paper Biennial in 2021, The Shanghai Paper Biennial in 2021, Art of Paper Fair in New York City, and many other international, national, and regional juried, group, solo, and museum exhibitions. Clary won Top Prize at the 2016 ArtFields Competition in Lake City, SC, and in 2019 he won both People’s Choice Award for 2D and the Merit Prize at ArtFields. He has also been named the South Arts 2024 South Carolina State Fellow and the South Carolina Arts Commission Fellow in Visual Arts for 2026. He recently sold three…
Admission Cost: Free and open to the public!
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
McMaster College.
Volunteer Lab - Public Heritage Lab
Join USC students in washing and analyzing artifacts excavated on USC's Historic Horseshoe.
Email archaeology@mailbox.sc.edu to reserve your spot.
sites.google.com/view/publicheritagelab.
Admission Cost: N/A.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hamilton College 143.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Program Info Session
Learn how you could earn your master’s degree in two or more European countries with the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's program. Attend this session to get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.
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Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert
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November 5-6, 2026, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert, Koger Center for the Arts,
, Get Tickets,
Join us as we kick off the 50th Season of Dance at USC with a special performance of the classic ballet Pas de Quatre, a work performed at the very first USC dance concert in 1976 being restaged by Professor Stephanie Milling. Also scheduled is original choreography by Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Kathryn Morgan (New York City Ballet), a reprise of José Limón's A Choreographic Offering (a work set on the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company by Limón Dance Company artist Savannah Spratt in April 2026), plus more choreographic surprises!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Gamecock Entertainment TAD Hold
Paint & Sip with Summer Doodles! Welcome back, alum Summer Rogers, aka Summer Doodles, during Homecoming Week for a fun and creative evening of painting. We’ll design a USC-themed canvas to help everyone get into the Gamecock spirit. While you paint, chat with the Carolina Traditions Council and Homecoming Commission to learn more about all they are doing this week to prepare for the Homecoming game.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Skill Studios -Overcoming Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel harder than they need to be. Join Overcoming Social Anxiety to learn practical strategies, build confidence, and connect with others who understand!
Location: Center for Health and Well-Being Room 219.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
Adulting 101: Personal Finance Workshop
What are the tips and tricks to stretch your student dollars? How do you pick a bank? What exactly is a money order? How do you keep track of your spending? What apps can help? We will cover some basics on personal finance in this workshop! This free event is hosted by the Carolina Experience office. Part of Adulting 101 and open to all USC students. Please RSVP.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 034 The Carolina Experience Office.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Forever to Thee with the CIC
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Forever to Thee with the CIC Homecoming Celebration: USC225 Edition,
Date: Friday, November 6, Time: 5–7 p.m. Location: School of Journalism and Mass Communications, 800 Sumter St. Columbia, SC 29208,
Join the College of Information and Communications for our Forever to Thee Homecoming Celebration! Reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, staff and friends during an evening of community, conversation, and Gamecock spirit. Enjoy food, drinks, and interactive activities as we celebrate Homecoming together in the SJMC.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Homecoming on the Horseshoe
Kick off Homecoming Weekend with an unforgettable night in the heart of campus for Homecoming on the Horseshoe. Reconnect with fellow Gamecocks under the oaks while enjoying Southern-inspired bites, drinks and live music from the Jebb Mac Band. Wear your garnet and black, bring your Gamecock spirit, and get ready to celebrate where it all began.
Link: https://uscalumni.com/horseshoe25/ .
Admission Cost: TBD.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert
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November 5-6, 2026, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert, Koger Center for the Arts,
, Get Tickets,
Join us as we kick off the 50th Season of Dance at USC with a special performance of the classic ballet Pas de Quatre, a work performed at the very first USC dance concert in 1976 being restaged by Professor Stephanie Milling. Also scheduled is original choreography by Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Kathryn Morgan (New York City Ballet), a reprise of José Limón's A Choreographic Offering (a work set on the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company by Limón Dance Company artist Savannah Spratt in April 2026), plus more choreographic surprises!
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Opera at USC presents Alcina
Opera at USC invites audiences into a world of magic, passion and transformation. George Frideric Handel’s Alcina tells the story of a powerful sorceress who lures men to her enchanted island, only to transform them into animals or objects when their romance fades.
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.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Mental Health First Aid
This interactive certification course helps students, faculty, and staff recognize mental health and substance use challenges, respond to crises, and connect others to the right support.
Location: Center for Health and Wellbeing Room 219,
Register Here!
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Opera at USC presents Alcina
Opera at USC invites audiences into a world of magic, passion and transformation. George Frideric Handel’s Alcina tells the story of a powerful sorceress who lures men to her enchanted island, only to transform them into animals or objects when their romance fades.
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.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Mental Health First Aid
This interactive certification course helps students, faculty, and staff recognize mental health and substance use challenges, respond to crises, and connect others to the right support.
Location: Center for Health and Wellbeing Room 219,
Register Here!
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Opera at USC presents Alcina
Opera at USC invites audiences into a world of magic, passion and transformation. George Frideric Handel’s Alcina tells the story of a powerful sorceress who lures men to her enchanted island, only to transform them into animals or objects when their romance fades.
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 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
First-Generation Celebration Week Student Breakfast Kickoff
Happy First-Generation College Celebration Week! First-Generation Students please join us in Maxcy to kick-off the fun with a free breakfast. Drop in and see us from 8:30am-10:30am.
Register Here by Monday November 2nd at 7:59am so we can prepare to have enough food. .
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
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 2026 OR May 2027 are highly encouraged to attend.
Admission Cost: free.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
Lunes Latino
Monday, November 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Services Lobby (6th floor) inside Close Hipp by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 here!
Monday, November 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Monday, November 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios - Taming Your Worry
Worry getting in the way? Stop by Skill Studios to learn practical strategies for managing worry and social anxiety. Drop in, build skills, and take what works for you with no referral needed!
Location: Check in on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 2:10 PM – 3:20 PM.
See event description for more details.
Embracing Public Scholarship: Connecting Your Research and the Public
Discover how to bridge the gap between academic research and public engagement in this workshop. Your work has the potential to make a meaningful impact beyond traditional academia. In this session, we’ll explore strategies, best practices, and examples to help you become an effective public scholar. Join in exploring how your scholarly expertise can contribute to public discourse and create positive change.
Register online: https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/16871935.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebrations Week: Arnold School of Public Health
First-Gen Celebrations Week 2026
First-Gen Cooking Class hosted by the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management.
Monday, November 9, 2026
, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
, Marriott Lab (Close-Hipp 116)
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Registration Required,
Deadline to register: October 22nd
Space is limited. .
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebrations Week: Spoken Word & Creative Expressions Night
First-Gen Week Celebrations Week
Spoken Word & Creative Expressions Night-FREE, Join the Counseling and Psychology Services & the First-Gen Center for an evening of poetry, art, and storytelling.
The purpose of the event is to provide a space for first-gen college students to celebrate strength and resilience. Monday, November 9th @ 6:30 pm in the Russell House Underground,
Cool vibes
, Free art supplies
, Refreshments
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Reserve your spot on the stage! ,
Questions? Contact Casey Fox (fox4@mailbox.sc.edu).
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Spoken Word
Join us for an evening of poetry, art, and storytelling from first-gen college students celebrating strength and resilience!
Location: RH Underground
First-Gen Spoken Word Fill Out Form .
Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Symphonic Winds: Visions 250
Jay Jacobs, conductor, Grant King, guest conductor,
Celebrating the United States Semi quincentennial, the USC Symphonic Winds presents a concert of American visions. Marie Douglas celebrates the vision of African American women band directors and conductor through Ascension. Experience the view of America through the lens of Ansel Adams in the music and accompanying film from composer Steve Danyew. The shaped-note tradition of 19th century hymns in America inspires Donald Grantham’s Star Spangled Heavens, and classic works by Aaron Copland and John Wiliams round out our concert and inspirational salute to 250 years.
Program: Douglas, Ascension, Copland, An Outdoor Overture, Danyew, This World Alive, Grantham, Star Spangled Heavens, Williams, The Cowboys.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm 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! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Free STI & HIV Testing
Our partners at CAN Community Health provide free STI and HIV testing on the first Monday of every month. Swing by Greene St to know your status!
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Preston Side.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Success Center inside the Intersection Lounge (Russell House 345) by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen to Grad School: You Belong Here
Are you the first in your family to navigate higher education? Join the Graduate School for an engaging conversation about graduate education and the opportunities it can create. Hear directly from current first-generation graduate students as they share their experiences, challenges, successes, and advice for navigating the path to an advanced degree.
Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or seriously considering graduate school, this session will help you learn about graduate education, funding opportunities, the application process, and why you belong in graduate school.
Date: November 10th, 2026 ,
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Location: Maxcy College Classroom.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly in the Student Success Center inside the Thomas Cooper Library by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign sign up for a 1:1 here!
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Skill Studios - Taming Your Worry
Worry getting in the way? Stop by Skill Studios to learn practical strategies for managing worry and social anxiety. Drop in, build skills, and take what works for you with no referral needed!
Location: Check in on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:45 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 H Part of the Adulting 101 series. Open to all USC students. This is an online workshop, RSVP to secure your spot.
Admission Cost: free.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Our Columbia: The Photographs of Richard Samuel Roberts Roundtable
Throughout the 1920s, talented photographer Richard Samuel Roberts captured Black Columbians as they wanted to be remembered. Now, over 5,000 of Roberts' glass plate negatives have been digitized and are freely available to the public for the first time. Join University of South Carolina Libraries, the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina, and the University South Caroliniana Society for a panel discussion about Roberts, his remarkable photos, which have received significant national attention, and their lasting legacy. Get an up-close and personal look at some of the glass plate negatives and how they went from the crawlspace of the family home to being individually scanned and preserved.
, We will hear from: - Dr. Bobby Donaldson, Director of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research, - Phil Dunn former professor of Photography at USC and Co-Editor of A True Likeness: The Black South of Richard Samuel Roberts, 1920 - 1936, - Judge Michelle Manigault…
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
Baldwin Lecture Series: The Business Behind the Athlete: Representation, Brand and Influence
Join the School of Journalism and Mass Communications for the Baldwin Lecture Series: “The Business Behind the Athlete: Representation, Brand and Influence.” Featuring Jade-Li English, Head of Women’s Basketball at Klutch Sports Group, and Aaron Henderson, NFL Agent at Klutch Sports Group, the discussion will explore athlete representation, personal branding and influence in today’s sports industry.
Register here,
Tuesday, Nov. 6,
6:30-8 p.m.
Karen J. Williams Courtroom 103,
Joseph F. Rice School of Law,
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Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law 101 Perrin Family Event Space.
Gamecock Entertainment/Campus Recreation/Intramural Trivia Tuesdays
Join Gamecock Entertainment and Campus Recreation for Tuesday Night Trivia (TNT), a weekly competition where you can test your knowledge, enjoy free snacks, and compete for prizes with friends!
Every Tuesday from 7:00–9:00 PM in the Russell House Underground, teams will battle through a variety of trivia categories for the chance to be crowned that week's champions. Weekly winners will earn prizes and continue building momentum toward the ultimate cash prize, awarded to the overall champion at the end of the semester.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Puppies & Pastries
Puppies & Pastries returns on November 11 outside the Science and Technology building. Puppies, pastries, and good vibes.
This retention event is designed to support Arts and Sciences students by helping you build community and enjoy a fun atmosphere with puppies from Final Victory Animal Rescue and pastries on your way to class. We’re excited to see you.
Please note: Live animals will be present at this event. Students with pet allergies or sensitivities should plan accordingly.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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. Students should bring laptops or tablets to this workshop.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: free.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Vibe Checks
Vibe Checks are casual drop-in peer listening sessions hosted weekly at Campus Village 2 by the CAPS Mental Health Peer Leaders. It’s a space to talk about what’s going on in your life, get things off your chest, or just check in with someone who gets it. No appointment needed—just stop by and check in.
Or sign up for a 1:1 with a peer here!
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Circle
Life is hard, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Join The Circle for an open space where you can work through your concerns in a safe environment and gain encouragement form your peers!
Location: Meet on the 4th floor of the Center for Health and Well-Being - Check in at the CAPS front desk!
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Recognition Ceremony
Celebrate all things First-Gen during the 2026 First-Gen Celebration Week Recognition Ceremony. Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni will be recognized for their unique contributions to USC and beyond!
, Registration Required, https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agiOohYcO2rP3OC.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Live @ The Underground
Join us weekly in the Russell Underground for live music from local and regional bands! Free to everyone.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.