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Discover USC 2024
Discover USC is the premier annual showcase of research, scholarship, leadership and creative projects by undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and medical scholars representing the entire USC System, from the Upstate to the Lowcountry. This annual event is proudly sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Visit the Discover USC website for complete details, registration, information on shuttles and parking, and much more: https://sc.edu/about/signature_events/discover_uofsc/index.php. This event is free and open to the public; no registration required to drop in. It will be located at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, April 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Impressions: 2024 USC SVAD GD+I Senior Portfolio Event
Impressions, 2024 USC SVAD GD+I Senior Portfolio Event, Richland Public Library Main,
This annual event is the culmination of study and professional development showcasing the wide variety and high-quality work created by the 2024 BFA cohort of Graphic Design + Illustration students from the USC School of Visual Art and Design. Fifteen capstone graduates are gearing up and getting ready to present their best work. Swing by and be inspired! Follow our Instagram @uofsc_design for more. .
Admission Cost: Free and open to the public.
Friday, April 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Unveiling of desegregation monument
Please join us at McKissick Museum grounds on the historic Horseshoe on April 19 at 10 a.m. for a ceremony honoring Robert Anderson, Henrie Monteith Treadwell, and James Solomon Jr. with the unveiling of a commemorative monument portraying their enrolling at the university on September 11, 1963.
This event is free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, April 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
AAAS End of the Year Cookout
Join us for the AAAS Cookout from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on April 19th. There will be free food, music, and dancing for students to enjoy. End the school year right with the AAAS Cookout!
Friday, April 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street, Greene Street Preston Side, Greene Street Petigru Side.
Student Choreography Showcase
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Student Choreography Showcase, April 20-21, 2024, 2pm, Drayton Hall Theatre,
We’ll end our season with fresh perspectives and new approaches as our gifted student choreographers, directed by Instructor Eduard Forehand, showcase works they have developed over the semester. ,
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Amy Grant
Join us at the Koger Center on April 20, 2024 to see the one and only Amy Grant live in Columbia!
Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No.1 on the pop charts, and the first to perform at the Grammy Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter, author, television host, and speaker.
Early on, Grant's iconic voice became instantly recognizable in both the Christian and pop worlds. Over the years, she has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, including three multi-platinum, six platinum, and four gold. Her chart performance has also been consistent throughout her career, boasting six No.1 hits, 10 "Top 40" Pop singles, 17 "Top 40" Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In recognition of such success, Grant has received 6 Grammy Awards, 26 Dove Awards, a star on the Hollywood…
Admission Cost: $57 - $73.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Student Choreography Showcase
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Student Choreography Showcase, April 20-21, 2024, 2pm, Drayton Hall Theatre,
We’ll end our season with fresh perspectives and new approaches as our gifted student choreographers, directed by Instructor Eduard Forehand, showcase works they have developed over the semester. ,
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
SC Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Concert
The South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra offers an exceptional orchestral playing performance for young musicians throughout the state of South Carolina. The SCPYO is made up of four orchestras of increasing age and technical ability through the Prelude, Concert, Symphonic and Youth Philharmonic Orchestras.
Tickets are available through the SC Philharmonic website. They are $15 for adults and $5 for students/children.
Buy Tickets,
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Admission Cost: $15 for adults, $5 for children.
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
GLD Cording Ceremony
The Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning and the Office of the Provost will honor Spring 2024 graduates with Leadership Distinction at this celebratory event. Students will receive their GLD cords and be recognized by peers, campus partners, and administrators.
Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, April 22, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Blackboard UCV Open Question and Answer Session - Webinar
Attend this open Q&A session on Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) tools and features, hosted by eLearning Services (eLS) consultants and Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) instructional designers. Bring your questions or join in to learn from the questions posed by others. Please register so that we can anticipate your attendance. Register.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Recovery Dharma
Mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion are critical tools in our journey. Recovery Dharma offers a peer-led, non-theistic approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles. Each meeting consists of a guided meditation, readings of Buddhist-inspired literature, and sharing.
Recovery Dharma meets in the CALM Oasis (CHW 215).
Gamecock Recovery's mutual aid meetings facilitate the exchange of recovery skills, sharing of challenges, and celebration of successes among people with similar experiences. We offer a variety of recovery meetings throughout the week—including moderation support, meditation and mindfulness practice, boundary-setting, and self-care—facilitated by students like you.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
"Walk On" ? Talk and Book Signing With USC Graduate Stephen Panus
Stephen Panus, a USC international studies graduate, returns to Columbia to share the heart-rending story behind his widely acclaimed book, Walk On.
Join him and friends at All good Books (734 Harden Street) from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, for a talk and book signing.
About the Author,
Stephen Panus has been a publicist, sports agent, artist, attorney, sports marketing executive, and motivational speaker. He has represented an NFL Pro Bowl player and Super Bowl champion, a multiple-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and a “Dancing with the Stars” champion, international star tennis players, and serves as president of The Jockey Club’s America’s Best Racing brand. Yet, the only title that’s ever mattered to him has been being a father to his two boys, Jake and Liam.
When his elder son, Jake, was tragically and suddenly killed as a passenger in a reckless car crash at the tender age of sixteen in the summer of 2020, Stephen’s life imploded. Seeking to both survive and move forward, he wrote…
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Broadway In Columbia Presents: Mean Girls
Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from book writer Tina Fey ("30 Rock"), composer Jeff Richmond ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"), lyrists Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Morman). The story of a naive newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies, Mean Girls "delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery." USA Today says, "We'll let you in on a little secret, because we're such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!"
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Buy Tickets,
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Admission Cost: $22.50 - $75.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway In Columbia Presents: Mean Girls
Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from book writer Tina Fey ("30 Rock"), composer Jeff Richmond ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"), lyrists Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Morman). The story of a naive newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies, Mean Girls "delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery." USA Today says, "We'll let you in on a little secret, because we're such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!"
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Buy Tickets,
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Admission Cost: $22.50 - $75.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Blackboard UCV Open Question and Answer Session - Webinar
Attend this open Q&A session on Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) tools and features, hosted by eLearning Services (eLS) consultants and Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) instructional designers. Bring your questions or join in to learn from the questions posed by others. Please register so that we can anticipate your attendance. Register.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Broadway In Columbia Presents: Mean Girls
Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from book writer Tina Fey ("30 Rock"), composer Jeff Richmond ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"), lyrists Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Morman). The story of a naive newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies, Mean Girls "delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery." USA Today says, "We'll let you in on a little secret, because we're such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!"
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Buy Tickets,
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Admission Cost: $22.50 - $75.
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Blair Symposium
Celebrating the legacy of Steven N. Blair, B.A. M.S. P.E.D. Distinguished Professor Emeritus,
The unexpected passing of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Steven N. Blair last month has had a widespread impact on Arnold School faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends. A member of both the Department of Exercise Science and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, his pioneering work in the field of exercise epidemiology reached far beyond the University of South Carolina and spanned six decades. However, the prolific Blair accomplished more than most could in a century-long career, resulting in many of the highest honors in the fields of kinesiology and public health.
Join us at the Pastides Alumni Center, 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC. Registration begins at 8:00 AM.
For more details and the schedule, please visit Blair Symposium,
The event will take place in person, with a livestream available on the day of the event for those wishing to attend virtually. There is no cost for the…
Admission Cost: Free to attend, with registration.
Friday, April 26, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Alumni Center.
SC Philharmonic Presents: The Art of Symphony
<span data-contrast="auto">The SC Philharmonic closes the 59<span data-contrast="auto">th<span data-contrast="auto"> Season with an inspiring interdisciplinary integration of classical music and visual art. Responding to the works and movements presented on this program, South Carolina visual artists will create new pieces to express their reactions. These new creations will be projected over the orchestra during the performance, providing audiences with a distinctive artistic experience. The SC Phil also welcomes guest cellist Sterling Elliot to perform Tchaikovsky’s <span data-contrast="auto">Variations on a Rococo Theme<span data-contrast="auto">. Acclaimed for his stellar stage presence and joyous musicianship, cellist Sterling Elliott is a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and the winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. Already in his young career, he has appeared with such major orchestras as the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Boston…
Admission Cost: $20 - $55.
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
SC Philharmonic Presents: A Work of Heart
<span data-contrast="auto">A SENSORY-FRIENDLY FAMILY CONCERT MATINEE<span data-ccp-props="{}">
<span data-contrast="auto">This concert matinee welcomes all families! As a component of the SCP's educational and outreach programs, this inclusive concert gives audience members the ability to fully experience orchestral music without any of the constraints of a standard performance. During this 60 minute program, audience members are free to move about, dance, speak, sing or vocalize. This concert is also welcoming to sensory sensitive listeners. All families will delight in the discovery of orchestral experiences that invite and welcomes all to the world of classical music.<span data-ccp-props="{}">
<span data-ccp-props="{}">Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
<span data-ccp-props="{}">Buy Tickets,
<span data-ccp-props="{}">For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Admission Cost: $15.
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, April 29, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Recovery Dharma
Mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion are critical tools in our journey. Recovery Dharma offers a peer-led, non-theistic approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles. Each meeting consists of a guided meditation, readings of Buddhist-inspired literature, and sharing.
Recovery Dharma meets in the CALM Oasis (CHW 215).
Gamecock Recovery's mutual aid meetings facilitate the exchange of recovery skills, sharing of challenges, and celebration of successes among people with similar experiences. We offer a variety of recovery meetings throughout the week—including moderation support, meditation and mindfulness practice, boundary-setting, and self-care—facilitated by students like you.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Market on Main May Percentage Night
Support student scholarships by joining USC School of Music’s Palmetto Pans at Market on Main (1320 Main St. #150, Columbia, SC 29201) for a night of island tunes and delicious food. Proceeds from First Thursdays at Market on Main benefit Friends of the School of Music scholarships.
Market on Main Outdoor Plaza Stage (1320 Main St. #150, Columbia, SC 29201).
Admission Cost: NA.
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, May 6, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, May 13, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) Seminar for Instructors - Webinar
Blackboard Learn Ultra provides a modern course experience that engages students and eases the burden on instructors. However, the transition to the Ultra Course requires careful preparation and support. Our seminar is the path to Learn Ultra mastery. Comprised of two enlightening 60-minute sessions, we will explore in depth the Learn Ultra major features and how to make the most out of the Ultra Course View in two primary areas: 1. Setting Up and Designing a Learn Ultra Course:
Learn the ins and outs of creating an engaging and interactive Learn Ultra course.
, Discover best practices for designing your course to maximize student engagement.
,
2. Using the Course for Flexible Assessment, Grading Workflows, Interaction, and Collaboration:
Streamline your assessment and grading processes.
, Foster interaction and collaboration among your students for enhanced learning experiences.
, Gain insights into providing more meaningful and insightful feedback to your students.
,
Participants have… .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Blackboard Day: Gradebook Management in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV)
The session includes a networking lunch with USC faculty and support staff, as well as an open lab for working on individual courses and asking questions from Anthology and USC's UCV implementation team. You are welcome to join for the entire day or a part of the session. Computers are available in the lab, but feel free to bring your own laptop.
Join us for a focused training session on the Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) Gradebook, led by Anthology, the parent company of Blackboard Learn. Gain skills in creating and organizing the Gradebook.
Learning Objectives,
Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:
Organize the Gradebook.
, Create Gradebook columns.
, Set up the overall grade calculation.
, Customize calculated columns for specific criteria.
, Manage grade categories for weighting.
, Develop a grading schema.
, Explore the automatic zeros feature.
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Topics,
Overall Gradebook
, Gradebook columns
, Overall grade column…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) Seminar for Instructors - Webinar
Blackboard Learn Ultra provides a modern course experience that engages students and eases the burden on instructors. However, the transition to the Ultra Course requires careful preparation and support. Our seminar is the path to Learn Ultra mastery. Comprised of two enlightening 60-minute sessions, we will explore in depth the Learn Ultra major features and how to make the most out of the Ultra Course View in two primary areas: 1. Setting Up and Designing a Learn Ultra Course:
Learn the ins and outs of creating an engaging and interactive Learn Ultra course.
, Discover best practices for designing your course to maximize student engagement.
,
2. Using the Course for Flexible Assessment, Grading Workflows, Interaction, and Collaboration:
Streamline your assessment and grading processes.
, Foster interaction and collaboration among your students for enhanced learning experiences.
, Gain insights into providing more meaningful and insightful feedback to your students.
,
Participants have… .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, May 20, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Palmetto Concert Band
Formed in 1999 by James Copenhaver and William Moody, the Palmetto Concert Band is one of the leading adult bands in the nation and is made up of professionals and semi-professional musicians from through South Carolina.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, May 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, May 27, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, June 3, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Palmetto Opera Presents: A Celebration of Love
Palmetto Opera presents A Celebration of Love: from Broadway to Opera.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online. For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu,
Buy Tickets.
Admission Cost: $60-$65.
Sunday, June 9, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, June 10, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) Seminar for Instructors - Webinar
Blackboard Learn Ultra provides a modern course experience that engages students and eases the burden on instructors. However, the transition to the Ultra Course requires careful preparation and support. Our seminar is the path to Learn Ultra mastery. Comprised of two enlightening 60-minute sessions, we will explore in depth the Learn Ultra major features and how to make the most out of the Ultra Course View in two primary areas: 1. Setting Up and Designing a Learn Ultra Course:
Learn the ins and outs of creating an engaging and interactive Learn Ultra course.
, Discover best practices for designing your course to maximize student engagement.
,
2. Using the Course for Flexible Assessment, Grading Workflows, Interaction, and Collaboration:
Streamline your assessment and grading processes.
, Foster interaction and collaboration among your students for enhanced learning experiences.
, Gain insights into providing more meaningful and insightful feedback to your students.
,
Participants have… .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) Seminar for Instructors - Webinar
Blackboard Learn Ultra provides a modern course experience that engages students and eases the burden on instructors. However, the transition to the Ultra Course requires careful preparation and support. Our seminar is the path to Learn Ultra mastery. Comprised of two enlightening 60-minute sessions, we will explore in depth the Learn Ultra major features and how to make the most out of the Ultra Course View in two primary areas: 1. Setting Up and Designing a Learn Ultra Course:
Learn the ins and outs of creating an engaging and interactive Learn Ultra course.
, Discover best practices for designing your course to maximize student engagement.
,
2. Using the Course for Flexible Assessment, Grading Workflows, Interaction, and Collaboration:
Streamline your assessment and grading processes.
, Foster interaction and collaboration among your students for enhanced learning experiences.
, Gain insights into providing more meaningful and insightful feedback to your students.
,
Participants have… .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, June 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Varna International: Puccini Mesa Di Gloria
Varna International is pleased to present one of Giacomo Puccini's earliest works. Though a sacred mass in style, it evokes operatic drama with its emotional depth, lightness of spirit, and rousing energy. Exhibiting the young musician's passion and tenacity, it was originally performed in the 1880s and all but forgotten, only to be brought to light again in the 1950s.
Join us for this highlight of the 2024 Muzika! festival featuring Maestro Gregory Buchalter of the Metropolitan Opera conducting our festival orchestra.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online. For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu,
Buy Tickets.
Admission Cost: $25-$50.
Thursday, June 13, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Outback Presents: Ali Siddiq - I Got a Story to Tell Tour
Ali Siddiq is a stand-up comedian and public speaker out of Houston, TX. Ali's unique style of stand-up began behind the walls of incarceration: an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories. People received their first taste of Siddiq when he appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Live from Gotham, and in 2013 he was named Comedy Central's "#1 Comic To Watch!"
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Buy Tickets,
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Admission Cost: $28 - $123.
Saturday, June 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, June 17, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Broadway In Columbia Presents: Shrek the Musical
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit, Dream Works animated film. This Tony®-winning fairy tale musical adventure features songs from Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo; Caroline, or Change), a side-splittingbook by Pulitizer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo) and brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Buy Tickets,
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Admission Cost: $22.50 - $75.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Broadway In Columbia Presents: Shrek the Musical
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit, Dream Works animated film. This Tony®-winning fairy tale musical adventure features songs from Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo; Caroline, or Change), a side-splittingbook by Pulitizer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo) and brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Buy Tickets,
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Admission Cost: $22.50 - $75.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Blackboard Day: Artificial Intelligence in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV)
The session includes a networking lunch with USC faculty and support staff, as well as an open lab for working on individual courses and asking questions from Anthology and USC's UCV implementation team. You are welcome to join for the entire day or a part of the session. Computers are available in the lab, but feel free to bring your own laptop.
Explore the Blackboard Learn Artificial Intelligence (AI) Design Assistant feature with Anthology, the parent company of Blackboard Learn. This feature leverages AI to streamline the course building process.
Learning Objective,
Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:
Use the Blackboard Learn Artificial Intelligence (AI) Design Assistant feature to create course content.
,
Topics,
Generate the following using the AI Design Assistant:
Modules
, Discussions
, Journals
, Rubrics
, Assignment prompts
, Test questions
, Question Banks
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Agenda,
10:00 am - 12:00 pm…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
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Broadway In Columbia Presents: Shrek the Musical
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit, Dream Works animated film. This Tony®-winning fairy tale musical adventure features songs from Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo; Caroline, or Change), a side-splittingbook by Pulitizer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo) and brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
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For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Admission Cost: $22.50 - $75.
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Live in the Lobby Presents: A Midsummer Night's Swing
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.
This summer solstice jazz event helps to celebrate International Make Music Day. An evening filled with premier swing jazz music and dancing, this event takes place in the Rehearsal Hall. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes!
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online. For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu,
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Admission Cost: $18-$23.
Friday, June 21, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, June 24, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Live in the Lobby Presents: Gotham Kings
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.
Gotham Kings is a high energy immersive jazz experience! Two-time Grammy nominated trumpeter, Alphonso Horne has put together an all star band that weaves the sound of New Orleans, funk, jazz, and hip-hop to bring a celebratory spirit that uplifts every room they play.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online. For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu,
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Admission Cost: $16-$23.
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Varna International Presents: Don Giovanni
Considered W.A. Mozart's supreme opera and one of the greatest operas of all time, Don Giovanni is a masterful combination of comedy, romance, thriller, and drama. Follow our Spanish playboy as he flirts, fights, and flaunts his way through a life of questionable moral choices and learns his ultimate fate. Expect to laugh, cry, be on the edge of your seat, and fall madly love in this masterpiece about the flamboyant Spanish legend.
The 2024 Muzika! festival highlight will feature beautifully staged sets, elaborate cultural costumes, acclaimed soloists from across the nation, and Maestro Gregory Buchalter of The Metropolitan Opera conducting our festival orchestra.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online. For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu,
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Admission Cost: $25-$85.
Friday, June 28, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Varna International Presents: Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel
Varna International is pleased to present Engelbert Humperdinck's interpretation of the classic German fairytale -- an opera to delight audiences of all ages. Against a whimsical background of folk songs, two siblings overcome their own foibles to face the darkness of the forest and outwit the schemes of an alluring witch.
Join us for this highlight of the 2024 Muzika! festival featuring beautifully staged sets, elaborate period costumes, acclaimed soloists from across the nation, and Maestro Gregory Buchalter of the Metropolitan Opera conducting our festival orchestra.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu,
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Admission Cost: $25-$85.
Saturday, June 29, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, July 1, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, July 8, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, July 15, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.