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Healthy Carolina Farmers Market
Shop for fresh, locally-grown produce & a variety of South Carolina made products, right on the University of South Carolina campus. Visit the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market on Greene Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.— rain or shine.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
SophoMORE September - Mug Painting Party
Bring your artistic skills and decorate a coffee mug and chat with other sophomore students. Mug is yours to keep, good artistic skills not required. Hosted by the Carolina Experience team as part of SophoMORE September. Open to ALL USC students. Get more information at go.sc.edu/sophomoresuccess.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, you’ll learn the possibilities when you decide to share your research online. We will discuss possible web hosting options and tools that can help bring your research to life on the web.
Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14857370.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Thesis and Dissertation Workshop (In Person)
This semester, graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. Register today for an in-person workshop in which you will learn the required policies and procedures relating to your thesis or dissertation. This workshop will also discuss the upcoming federal requirements for digital accessibility and how they pertain to your thesis or dissertation.
Register HERE for a workshop.
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Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
SophoMORE September: Time Management Workshop
There are 168 hours in a week and so much to do! Sophomore year gets really busy with more course work, involvement on campus and more. It can be hard to keep it all straight. Join us for this practical workshop on how to balance it all. Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience Office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Townsend Lecture - Preparing for Future Pandemics: The Aftermath of the COVID Vaccine
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Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law 101 Perrin Family Event Space.
Smart, Safe, Successful: A Student's Guide to ChatGPT
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Elise Halbig Senior French Horn Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
State of the University
President Michael Amiridis will reflect on the achievements of this past year and look to the future with his State of the University address on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10 am in the Russell House Ballroom.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
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, September 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
ONLINE Thesis & Dissertation Workshop
This semester, graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. Register today for an in-person workshop in which you will learn the required policies and procedures relating to your thesis or dissertation. This workshop will also discuss the upcoming federal requirements for digital accessibility and how they pertain to your thesis or dissertation.
Please visit the Graduate School's Thesis and Dissertation Calendar to view other workshops.
Use this form to register for the ONLINE version of this workshop.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
USC STEM Career & Internship Fair (Day 1)
STEM Career & Internship Fair,
Day 1: Wednesday, September 17, 2025: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Day 2: Thursday, September 18, 2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Carolina Coliseum-701 Assembly Street, Columbia SC 29201; Fair held on the Concourse level, entry through doors closest to the Darla Moore School of Business. This is an in-person event.
The USC Career Center invites you to the Fall 2025 STEM Career & Internship Fair!
Recruiters from a broad range of industries related to the sciences, technology and computing, engineering, mathematics and data analysis will attend this event to showcase their full-time and/or internship opportunities. Recruiters for STEM-related graduate/professional programs may also be in attendance.
Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only.
Dress: Business/Professional Attire. Please visit the Gamecock CommUnity Shop where you can check out…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Generative AI - The Essentials - Conversations with GenAI
While we don't want to anthropomorphize GenAI any more than it already is, there is something to be said for communicating with GenAI tools in a more human conversational manner. After all, conversational AI is a key component in most GenAI tools and the way they are designed to work is based on machine learning and machine communication being more like how we believe humans learn and communicate. Just as there are skills and techniques one can learn to communicate more effectively with our fellow humans, there are also skills and techniques one can learn and apply to communicating and conversing with GenAI tools. The popular technical term for this is prompt engineering. During this session we will consider five essentials related to communicating effectively with GenAI tools:
GenAI tools are designed to use conversational AI to both understand our inquiries and respond in an understandable manner
, There is both a skill and an art to effectively communicating with GenAI tools
, GenAI tools are…
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Campus Recreation Tabling
Come by to learn more about all the opportunities waiting for you at Campus Recreation from sports to fitness to outdoor adventures. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get started, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Constitution Day ft. John Witte, Jr.
John Witte Jr. the Woodruff Professor of Law at Emory University, will present a lecture titled "Back to the Sources? What’s Clear and Not So Clear About the Original Intent of the First Amendment."
The following day, he will speak about recent Supreme Court decisions and their implications for religious liberty. Witte is the faculty director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory and a leading specialist in legal history, human rights, religious freedom, marriage and family law and law and religion. This event is sponsored by The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is suggested.
REGISTER HERE,
Event Details,
Registration,
This event is free and open to the public. However, registration is suggested to reserve your seat, since we expect a high volume for this evening's conversation. The event will be video recorded. By…
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Wednesday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
1st and 2nd Year Opportunities Info Session
First- and second-year students of all majors can apply for fellowship opportunities in the US and abroad. Come learn how you can get paid to participate in cultural programs, research opportunities, intensive language learning, leadership development and more.
<a href="https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/YndN8p3sQGe6q1S8K2DT6A">Zoom. Registration required.</a>.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Pause for Paws
Need a study break? Come hang out with Leo, our lovable therapy dog, and his handler Cindy! Spending time with Leo is the perfect way to relax, de-stress, and boost your mood. This event is hosted by Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) Outreach and Engagement department!
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio Space 02.
Tabling Showcase The Roost with GMG
Looking for off-campus housing? The Roost will have an info table on Davis Field on September 18 from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new place !
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
Recovery Ally Workshop for Students
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder.
Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
Admission Cost: N/A.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Meeting Room - Center for Health and Well-Being 217.
Introduction to Publishing in Scholarly Journals
In this session, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the academic publishing process. While reviewing the publishing cycle, you’ll learn to prepare your manuscript and select a high impact, accessible journal, how to navigate the peer review process and, finally, how you can promote and share your scholarship.
Register online.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:30 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.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
USC STEM Career & Internship Fair (Day 2)
STEM Career & Internship Fair,
Day 1: Wednesday, September 17, 2025: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Day 2: Thursday, September 18, 2025: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Carolina Coliseum-701 Assembly Street, Columbia SC 29201; Fair held on the Concourse level, entry through doors closest to the Darla Moore School of Business. This is an in-person event.
The USC Career Center invites you to the Fall 2025 STEM Career & Internship Fair!
Recruiters from a broad range of industries related to the sciences, technology and computing, engineering, mathematics and data analysis will attend this event to showcase their full-time and/or internship opportunities. Recruiters for STEM-related graduate/professional programs may also be in attendance.
Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only.
Dress: Business/Professional Attire. Please visit the Gamecock CommUnity Shop where you can check out…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to Monograph Publishing
This multi-disciplinary workshop will provide an overview of standard publishing processes with a focus on best practices for graduate students who are considering the publication of a first scholarly monograph. The publishing process will be broken down into parts and guidance will be offered to increase chances of success at each stage. Common misconceptions will be addressed, and routine faux pas will be highlighted so as give advantage to SHARPGrads in the academic literary marketplace. Handouts/take-away files will be distributed.
Michael J. McGandy is director of University of South Carolina Press. Prior to arriving at USC, he worked at Cornell University Press, where he was Senior Editor and Editorial Director of the Three Hills imprint. He has also worked in commercial publishing at Macmillan Library Reference/Gale Group, Rowman & Littlefield Publishing, and W. W. Norton & Company.
Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14764274.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Study Abroad Next Steps Workshop
Admission Cost: N/A.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Third Thursday Art Night: Jeff Amberg
As a member of the Vista Guild, the Koger Center for the Arts partnered with The Jasper Project to open The Nook, a new rotating art space, in celebration of Third Thursday Art Night. This month’s featured artist is Jeff Amberg.
Artist Bio:
I began this journey at age 12 with my first camera. At 19 the inspiration to concentrate on photographing people in candid situations became a life-long goal. At 29 my first job was at a small coastal resort town newspaper, The Island Packet in Hilton Head, South Carolina. There were influential people from many walks of life, there was sports, nature and wildlife, and most of all the freedom to roam and seek photographs of the indigenous people, their art and lifestyle, all contrasted by the expanding commercial growth and development of the island. My photography was awarded both state-wide and regionally during my years as a Photojournalist. In 1990 I decided to go out on my own, and during the following 29 years, skills were polished as I concentrated on the…
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
University of South Carolina's Fall Literary Festival with Kaveh Akbar
Great writers, readers and friends will gather for two author visits in September for the University of South Carolina Fall Literary Festival.
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Kaveh Akbar,
Reading/discussion, Q&A, book signing,
Kaveh Akbar is the New York Times bestselling author of the novel Martyr!—a finalist for the National Book Award and one of the New York Times Ten Best Books of the Year—and two books of poetry: Pilgrim Bell and Calling a Wolf a Wolf. He is also editor of The Penguin Book of Spiritual Verse: 110 Poets on the Divine and, with Paige Lewis, co-editor of Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance. His writing appears in the New Yorker, the New York Times, Paris Review, New Republic, GQ, The Atlantic, Best American Poetry, Best American Sportswriting, and elsewhere. Since 2020, he has served as poetry editor for The Nation. Born in Tehran, Iran, he is the Roy J. Carver Professor of English at the University of Iowa. His work has been translated into over thirty languages.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Hollings Special Collections Library Program Room.
TAD: Night at the South Carolina State Museum
Explore the South Carolina State Museum—After Hours!
Experience one of Columbia’s coolest spots like never before with a special night just for USC students!
Wander through four floors of exhibits, enjoy interactive experiences, and dive into South Carolina’s history, science, and art.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
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Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Mathew Tuk Doctoral Tuba Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Generative AI - The Essentials - Building a Basic Toolbox
We began with ChatGPT as THE GenAI tool, and for many, that may still be the only GenAI product they have ever used. In the time since its inception, however, many other GenAI products and tools have been developed. As with most tools and technologies, rarely is there one that does everything we need or want. During this session, we will build a GenAI toolbox that will be useful in our academic and general endeavors. Using the research lifecycle as a functional guide, we will consider five essential areas and mention a tool or tools relevant to those areas:
General purpose GenAI chatbots
, GenAI search tools
, Citation-mapping GenAI tools
, Data analysis/visualization GenAI tools
, GenAI writing assistants
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We will also briefly mention non-text (image, video, sound) GenAI products.
Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14773511.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
Goldwater Workshop
Join us for our Goldwater workshop, meant for current applicants and offering time and space to work on editing drafts. Advisors and our most recent Goldwater Scholars will be on hand to answer questions and help prepare students to submit their Goldwater applications by our campus deadline of Oct. 15th.
Located in Desaussure 228.
Admission Cost: n/a.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Understanding Copyright and Publication Agreements: Safeguard your Research
In the publishing world, transferring copyright is often a necessary step. Recent partnerships between scholarly publishers and technology companies emphasize the importance of understanding your publishing agreements. Publishing agreements impact how your work is utilized: it may be used to train AI models, or there may be restrictions on sharing your research with colleagues, students, and the public.
This one-hour workshop will provide you with strategies for managing your copyright. You will learn how to carefully evaluate publication agreements, negotiate your rights, and select publishers whose policies meet your requirements. Join us to understand how you can control the use and dissemination of your scholarship.
Register online.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Service Quo Headshot
We give you the tools to empower you to be equipped for professional opportunities, starting with high-quality headshot. You give us canned goods to help the Gamecock Community Shop meet the nutritional demands of the new fall season. This for that. It's a win-win!
Friday, September 19, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Navigating Change & Homesickness
Come chat with our first-gen embedded counselors, Casey and Celeste, about navigating change and homesickness. All emotions are normal - come learn some practical tips to help you through. You're not alone - let's talk about it together.
Location: Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton Street).
Friday, September 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Live Outside: John Hollier
Join us for the 2025 season of Koger Center Presents Live Outside! Now on Fridays at 5 p.m. we’ve got a great lineup of free entertainment to kick off your weekend on the Plaza Stage at the Koger Center.
Life leaves its imprint on us in the form of memories, scars and lessons. Like a well-trodden and trusted highway, Hollier proudly brandishes the wisdom and experience of a fascinating personal journey in his music. The Louisiana-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter and guitarist shares honest stories over a backdrop of gruff heartland rock with a twist of country soul. He’s gone from accompanying multi-platinum stars such as Carly Pearce and Cassadee Pope to generating north of one million streams independently and packing houses as a solo artist. Now, he formally introduces himself on his self-titled 2022 full-length debut, Hollier.
Hailing from central Louisiana, Hollier absorbed a passion for music through his family. His uncle performed in a Cajun zydeco band, and his brothers picked up…
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Cockbuster Movie
Ready your pickaxes and gear up for an epic adventure as we screen The Minecraft Movie, a thrilling dive into one of the most beloved virtual worlds of all time. Explore alongside a brave teenage girl and her group of misfits as they set out to save their pixelated world from the destructive forces of the Ender Dragon. The night will begin with Minecraft-themed trivia at 6:00 PM, where you can display your crafting knowledge for a fun prize! The show will begin at 6:30 PM, and popcorn will be provided so gather your friends and prepare yourself for a night full of thrilling adventure. .
Friday, September 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
International Opportunities Info Session
At this info session, we’ll explore scholarships and paid programs that will help you participate in a study abroad program, learn a critical language, teach English or practice a creative art abroad, conduct research, pursue graduate study and more.
<a href="https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/YndN8p3sQGe6q1S8K2DT6A">Zoom. Registration required.</a>.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Left Bank @ 2025 Savannah Jazz Festival
Performance - 6:15 pm,
Location - Forsyth Park, Savannah, GA.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Iliana Rose & Gino Castillo with Greenville Jazz Big Band
Created as a partnership between the Koger Center for the Arts and the ColaJazz Foundation, Live in the Lobby 2025 will consist of seven concerts held throughout the Koger Center facility. Join us to experience this one-of-a-kind series designed for audiences seeking premier jazz and specialty experiences in an exceptional setting.
Iliana Rose is a talented musician, film composer, arranger, musical director and band leader. Born in Miami and raised by Cuban parents and grandparents, she is steeped in Cuban rhythms and culture. Being a genuine prodigy, Rose started playing music at the age of four and after years of classical and jazz training graduated from the prestigious University of Miami as well as the National Piano Guild with performance degrees. Rose moved to Los Angeles where she was the musical director for many of the city's top bands spanning multiple genres. For several years, she was the musical director and keyboardist on the nationally syndicated television show Noches Con Platanito.
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Admission Cost: $30 - $37.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Southern Exposure: Splinter Reeds
One of the world's leading reed quintets makes its South Carolina debut. Splinter Reeds is “a group who combine exceptional virtuosity with an adventurous spirit, and a collective approach grounded in shared perceptiveness.” (The Wire Magazine, 2024).
Patrons may reserve seats and support the Southeast’s most adventurous music series! A gift of $150 secures a seat for the entire 2025-26 season. To donate online, click here or contact Brad Martin at brad.martin@sc.edu, 803-777-0704.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Imagine Carolina
Imagine Carolina Presidential Retreat
All students are encouraged to attend this year's retreat Sunday, Sept. 21 at Gateway 737. During this day-long event, you can share your experiences and your views on what you would do to improve the university.
Breakfast, lunch and special Imagine Carolina swag will be provided. Spots are limited.
Don't miss the chance to connect, collaborate and create the Carolina you imagine. Your voice matters.
9:30 AM until 4:00 PM, Idea Center at Gateway 737, 737 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC 29201,
REGISTER NOW.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
Arboretum Open House: Herpetology Survey Report and Walk
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. The open house is the third Sunday of every month with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester. Nature walks will be every month.
Event details: Sept. 21, 4080 Bloomwood Rd,
Herpetology Survey Report & Walk
Have you noticed the wood boards on the ground here and there in the arboretum? Come find out what's behind those (underneath, actually) at our next Open House. USC Department of Biology undergraduates Luke Pinter and Amelia Predmore will present results from an on-going survey of reptiles and amphibians at the Arboretum. They will share results from visual encounter surveys and cover board surveys. After the talk, Luke and Amelia will each lead a nature walk to demonstrate their field methods. And hope to uncover some "herps"!
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Kulintang and Filipino Indigenous Dance Workshop
Ron and Lydia Querian of the House of Gongs will be giving a workshop on Kulintang, an Indigenous Filipino Percussion Instrument, as well as Indigenous Dance Movements. Through music and dance, they facilitate an understanding and appreciation of Filipino Indigenous Traditions. Their workshop is an immersive experience never encountered in South Carolina before. We hope this event helps to inspire, inform, entertain and foster friendships in our community.
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Wind Ensemble: Rites and Renewal
Morihiko Nakahara, conductor,
Benjamin Pouncey, guest conductor,
The USC Wind Ensemble opens its season under the baton of internationally acclaimed conductor and Music Director of the South Carolina Philharmonic Morihiko Nakahara. Maestro Nakahara leads the ensemble in a diverse and thrilling program that concludes with Karel Husa’s powerful Music for Prague 1968, which memorializes the Soviet invasion of the Czech city. Doctoral conducting student Benjamin Pouncey will lead the ensemble in Re(new)al by Viet Cuong, a concerto for percussion quartet featuring USC School of Music students.
Program:
Schoenberg, Cool Cat, Miyoshi, Secret Rites, Cuong, Re(new)al, Higdon, Mysterium, Husa, Music for Prague 1968.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
21 OAKS - Tabling Showcase - with GMG
Looking for off-campus housing?
Big Spaces. Bigger Perks. USC Off-Campus, Done Right.
Comfortable, connected student living just minutes from University of South Carolina.
, 21 OAKS Apartments will have an info table on Davis Field , September 22nd from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new house !
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
Entrepreneurship Internship Fair
This fair gives an opportunity for students to connect directly with local entrepreneurs and small business owners who are offering real-world internship for the fall and spring semesters. Whether you’re looking to gain hands-on experience, grow your network, or explore a career in startups and small business, this event is your gateway. Come prepared to engage, learn, and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey!
Admission Cost: None.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Capstone Scholars: Japan Maymester Information Session
Admission Cost: N/A.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Jazz Combos Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Healthy Carolina Farmers Market
Shop for fresh, locally-grown produce & a variety of South Carolina made products, right on the University of South Carolina campus. Visit the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market on Greene Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.— rain or shine.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Cocky's Feud Tabling with Frank's Red Hot
Come visit us on Greene Street and learn more about Carolina Production's event, Cocky's Feud! While you're there, you can hang out with Frank's Red Hot to learn more about their upcoming student tailgate.
Admission Cost: N/A.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street Space 01.
Mutual Expectations Luncheon and Workshop
Join us for FREE lunch and great conversation! Mutual Expectations is a program designed to help students and university faculty and staff to gain a deeper understanding of one another. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped to develop a more collaborative learning environment.
Open and free to all USC students, faculty and staff. An RSVP is required.
To see discussion topics and RSVP, please visit the Carolina Experience website. go.sc.edu/expectations.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Gilman Scholarship Workshop
Learn how to apply for the Gilman Scholarship – which provides up to $5,000 for Pell Grant recipients to study abroad on credit-bearing programs of any length. Get your questions answered and get started on your application with the national fellowships team.
Event located at Ed Abroad in Close-Hipp 452.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
ONLINE Thesis & Dissertation Workshop
This semester, graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. Register today for an in-person workshop in which you will learn the required policies and procedures relating to your thesis or dissertation. This workshop will also discuss the upcoming federal requirements for digital accessibility and how they pertain to your thesis or dissertation.
Please visit the Graduate School's Thesis and Dissertation Calendar to view other workshops.
Use this form to register for the ONLINE version of this workshop.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Graduate Student Research Toolbox
Learn about the library resources and services that are critical for success in graduate research. Topics to be covered include citation management tools, locating dissertations and theses, interlibrary loan, and research support services.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14959930.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 2:50 PM – 3:35 PM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Honduras Spring Break Info Session
Admission Cost: N/A.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
SophoMORE September: Second Year Success Workshop
Want to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump? We've got the plan for that!
Join us for this entertaining workshop about steps you can take to thrive in your second year at Carolina! You'll walk away with your own personal sophomore action plan! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office as part of SophoMORE September.
Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
SophoMORE September: Millionaire Mindset Game Night
A gamified way to learn about finances post-graduation with real life situations. You will play as a character with an assigned salary, job, and responsibilities on a gameboard similar to Monopoly and Life. Join us for the fun and win prizes! Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience office. A part of SophoMORE September but open to ALL students at USC. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Symphony Guest Artist Masterclass
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Donuts with the Dean of Students
Donuts with the Dean of Students are an informal way to connect with the Office of the Dean of Students. Stop by our table in the Russell House University Union for a chat and snack with the DoS staff or just grab a free donut. We want to hear your voice as your Gamecock experience is important to us.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, you’ll learn the possibilities when you decide to share your research online. We will discuss possible web hosting options and tools that can help bring your research to life on the web.
Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14857375.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM.
See event description for more details.
SophoMORE September Tie Dye Party
Bring your own t-shirt or grab one of the 200 FREE sophomore shirts available and learn to tie-dye while hanging out with other sophomore students. Tie-Dye is from 12-4 or until we run out of shirts and dye. Hosted by the Carolina Experience team as part of SophoMORE Sept.. Open to ALL USC students.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side.
Spark: Yoga Wellness
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 107.
U101 Peer Leader Information Session
Join this information session to learn more about how to become a University 101 Peer Leader! Participants of this session will hear from current U101 Peer Leaders and U101 Staff members about the expectations and opportunities of being a part of the fall 2026 cohort.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Wednesday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Mark Morrow: "Photographing Southern Writers"
USC's Spring Writers Series was an event organized in 1979 by writer-in-residence William Price Fox and George Geckle, the USC English chairperson at the time. The series that ran through 1984, featuring more than 37 world-renowned novelists, poets, playwrights, literary critics and essayists who participated in public readings, met with students and recorded one-on-one interviews that were broadcast on SCETV, Columbia’s local public television station.
Mark Morrow became the official photographer for the USC Spring Writers Series, photographing a good portion of these writers for the English Department. This exhibition displays, for the first time, these photographs integrated in chronological order with the portraits Morrow took concurrently of Southern writers for his Images of the Southern Writer book.
While working on the Southern Writers project, Morrow photographed many of the authors who participated in the USC Spring Writers Series and these portraits are part of this exhibition. Most have…
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
STEM Opportunities Info Session
STEM majors of all years can learn how to get funding to support research on campus, around the country and internationally through national fellowships.
Zoom. Registration required.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Pause for Paws
Need a study break? Come hang out with Leo, our lovable therapy dog, and his handler Cindy! Spending time with Leo is the perfect way to relax, de-stress, and boost your mood. This event is hosted by Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) Outreach and Engagement department!
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio Space 02.
The Side Deck Gaming Cafe Table
, The Side Deck Gaming Cafe We buy and sell Yugioh, Pokemon, and Magic trading cards, playmats, and gaming accessories, in our unique Gaming Cafe.
5060 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072
info@thesidedeck.com, 803-520-7414 Join us at The Russell House Today.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
The Side Deck Gaming Cafe with GMG
The Side Deck - Gaming Cafe https://www.thesidedeck.com We buy and sell Yugioh, Pokemon, and Magic trading cards, playmats, and gaming accessories in our unique Gaming Cafe. 5060 Sunset Blvd, Lexington (803) 520-7414.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street Space 01.
Introduction to Python Using Anaconda
This workshop will introduce users to the Python programming language. Python is an easy-to-learn, extensible, high-level programming language which has the simplicity and readability of its code as its core design principles. As a result, Python is one of the most widely used programming languages for scientific data processing and many other applications. Python libraries and applications are available for a wide range of applications, including natural language processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning.
Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14882593.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
See event description for more details.
Research Data Management Basics
Good data management practices can help ensure that your research data are findable, accessible, and re-usable long-term. In this session, learn useful tips to help you manage your data. Topics include best practices for file management, documentation, storage, preservation, and more. Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14830819.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Connections Resource Fair
The First-Generation Center will be hosting our First-Gen Connections Resource Fair on Thursday, September 25 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton Street). The fair aims to provide you with resources to make the most of your semester.
Free Food
Participating Offices:
Career Center,
Carolina Experience Office,
Gamecock CommUnity Shop,
Healthy Carolina,
National Fellowships & Scholar Programs,
Office of Student Advocacy,
Student Success Center,
TRIO-McNair Scholar Program,
Undergraduate Research.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
SophoMORE September: Exploring Graduation with Leadership Distinction Workshop
Sophomore year is the perfect time to connect with opportunities related to your academic, personal and professional goals. Engaging in meaningful experiences can help you earn Graduation with Leadership Distinction.
Join the CIEL team to learn more about exploring opportunities, pursuing GLD and making the most of your sophomore year and beyond!
Hosted by the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students.
Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Thursday After Dark Summer Doodles
Summer Doodles: Painting ClassUnleash your creativity at this step-by-step painting class led by local artist Summer Doodles! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, this relaxing and fun session is for everyone. All supplies are provided—just bring yourself and your friends!
Come create something beautiful and take home your very own masterpiece!
Capstone 1017:00–10:00 PM.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Florence Price & Dvorák
USC Symphony Orchestra with Scott Weiss, Music Director and Conductor, presents “Florence Price & Dvorák,” featuring violinist Melissa White. The program includes Florence Price’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Dvorák - Symphony No. 8.
Conductor Scott Weiss will lead a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. Koger Center for the Arts Grand Tier.
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.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Thesis and Dissertation Workshop (In Person)
This semester, graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. Register today for an in-person workshop in which you will learn the required policies and procedures relating to your thesis or dissertation. This workshop will also discuss the upcoming federal requirements for digital accessibility and how they pertain to your thesis or dissertation.
Register HERE for a workshop.
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Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Close-Hipp 363.
National Fellowships: Not Just Oktoberfest
There’s more to Germany than pretzels and lederhosen – much more! Learn how you can apply for funding to do cutting-edge STEM research, get a graduate degree from top universities, intern with the German Parliament and more. German language proficiency is not required for many of these awards.
Join National Fellowships for snacks on the Horseshoe (yes, including pretzels!) to explore how you can pursue your goals in Germany. Rain location Harper 320.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Harper Elliott 320, See event description for more details.
Grant Ebert Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The Seeing Place
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September 26 - October 5, 2025, The Seeing Place, by Lauren Wilson, Directed by Marybeth Gorman Craig and Lauren Wilson, Longstreet Theatre
This new play by USC Theatre Assistant Professor Lauren Wilson is a ghost story inspired by the “haunted" reputation of our most notable performance venue. In the face of budget cuts and theatre closures, directing student Sam and their cast sneak into a long-abandoned Longstreet Theatre to stage a renegade production of Hamlet. The play imagines Longstreet, an 1855 building once used as Civil War hospital and morgue, in an advanced state of disrepair, having been closed for a decade for safety reasons. Undaunted by the theater’s flickering lights and creeping mold, director and cast throw themselves into the project – that is, until spirits of the building’s past begin to stir. By turns funny, frightening, and poignant, The Seeing Place is a theatrical homage to the theatre and its artists, who carry compassion forward like a flickering spark through a world…
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
The Seeing Place
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September 26 - October 5, 2025, The Seeing Place, by Lauren Wilson, Directed by Marybeth Gorman Craig and Lauren Wilson, Longstreet Theatre
This new play by USC Theatre Assistant Professor Lauren Wilson is a ghost story inspired by the “haunted" reputation of our most notable performance venue. In the face of budget cuts and theatre closures, directing student Sam and their cast sneak into a long-abandoned Longstreet Theatre to stage a renegade production of Hamlet. The play imagines Longstreet, an 1855 building once used as Civil War hospital and morgue, in an advanced state of disrepair, having been closed for a decade for safety reasons. Undaunted by the theater’s flickering lights and creeping mold, director and cast throw themselves into the project – that is, until spirits of the building’s past begin to stir. By turns funny, frightening, and poignant, The Seeing Place is a theatrical homage to the theatre and its artists, who carry compassion forward like a flickering spark through a world…
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
The Seeing Place
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September 26 - October 5, 2025, The Seeing Place, by Lauren Wilson, Directed by Marybeth Gorman Craig and Lauren Wilson, Longstreet Theatre
This new play by USC Theatre Assistant Professor Lauren Wilson is a ghost story inspired by the “haunted" reputation of our most notable performance venue. In the face of budget cuts and theatre closures, directing student Sam and their cast sneak into a long-abandoned Longstreet Theatre to stage a renegade production of Hamlet. The play imagines Longstreet, an 1855 building once used as Civil War hospital and morgue, in an advanced state of disrepair, having been closed for a decade for safety reasons. Undaunted by the theater’s flickering lights and creeping mold, director and cast throw themselves into the project – that is, until spirits of the building’s past begin to stir. By turns funny, frightening, and poignant, The Seeing Place is a theatrical homage to the theatre and its artists, who carry compassion forward like a flickering spark through a world…
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Tabling Showcase Gateway 737 with GMG
Looking for off-campus housing? Gateway 737 will have an information table on Davis Field on September29 from 11 am - 2 pm. Come out and find your new apartment!
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
RAIN DATE- Sophomore Crafts
Rain date for SophoMORE September- Mugs and Tie Dye.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side.
Capstone Scholars: Prague Maymester Info Session
The Capstone Scholars Program is leading two Maymester programs in 2026. We are hosting an information session for our Prague Maymester for students to learn more about the application process, timeline, and itinerary.
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
SophoMORE September: Stress Management Workshop
College is stressful– how do you manage your stress? Experts from the Mental Health Initiative team in Campus Wellness will guide us through the types of stress you can experience and new strategies on how to cope. This is an online workshop. Hosted by Healthy Campus Initiatives and the Carolina Experience office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP to get the meeting link at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Post Grad Opportunities Info Session
Trying to figure out options for after graduation? Join us for this info session covering fellowship options to pursue graduate study, research, language learning, time abroad, public service work, and much more. Whether you’re exploring options or already have a plan in mind, come learn about opportunities that can support your goals, and all the ways the national fellowships team can help!
<a href="https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q8RMTS5fTDWcJzlGoapE_Q">Zoom. Registration required.</a>.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Daniel Sweaney Faculty Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Healthy Carolina Farmers Market
Shop for fresh, locally-grown produce & a variety of South Carolina made products, right on the University of South Carolina campus. Visit the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market on Greene Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.— rain or shine.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
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.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Off-Campus Housing Workshop
Ready to explore your housing options beyond campus? Join us for an informative virtual session designed to help you confidently navigate the off-campus housing market on Tuesday, September 30 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. You’ll begin identifying what matters most to you in selecting an apartment—whether it’s location, budget, amenities, or roommates—and learn the essential steps to take now to prepare for Fall 2026.
Students, invite your family members and supporters to attend.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to MATLAB
MATLAB is a feature-rich programming language for scientific and numerical data processing for which USC has a university-wide site license. MATLAB also has many application toolkits available for use in diverse fields of research. This workshop will introduce users to the MATLAB programming language, with a focus on reading spreadsheet data into MATLAB, processing the data using matrix operations, writing the processed data to a spreadsheet, and visualizing the data. A MATLAB license and an installed version of MATLAB are recommended but not required to attend this workshop.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14720362.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 2:50 PM – 4:05 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
School of Journalism & Mass Communications 115.
Today’s Decisions for Tomorrow’s Schools': 70th Anniversary of Chester Travelstead’s Speech on Desegregation of S.C.
“Today’s Decisions for Tomorrow’s Schools”
70th Anniversary of Chester Travelstead’s speech on desegregation of South Carolina Schools
Chester Travelstead, former College of Education dean at USC, gave a speech in 1955 in which he advocated for compliance with the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education ruling. Please join us for a reading of his speech followed by a panel discussion by College of Education faculty member Danielle Cook Sumpter that will include founder of the South Carolina Civil Rights Museum Cecil Williams and Derek Black, professor of law at USC.
When: Sept. 30 at 3 p.m.
Where: Museum of Education, Wardlaw College
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Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Research Data Management Basics
Good data management practices can help ensure that your research data are findable, accessible, and re-usable long-term. In this session, learn useful tips to help you manage your data. Topics include best practices for file management, documentation, storage, preservation, and more. Register online at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14830822.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
Cayce Cove Apartments - Tabling Showcase - with GMG
Looking for off-campus housing? Cayce Cove Apartments will have an info table on Davis Field October 1st from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new house !
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
SRNL Day at USC
SRNL Day at USC is a student-focused event connecting University of South Carolina students with scientists, internship program leaders and recruiters from the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). Hosted by the USC National Laboratory Office (NLO), this one-day experience provides a deep dive into research, internship pathways and career opportunities in national laboratories.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
First-Gen Passport Workshop
Planning to travel abroad or study internationally? This workshop will guide you through the passport application process, including required documents, timelines, and tips for a smooth experience.
Location: Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton Street)
Sponsored by: The First-Generation Center & Living and Learning Community (LLC) and USC Postal & Passport Services.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
Petigru College 212.
Capstone Scholars: Research 101: Get Started, Get Paid, Market Yourself
Are you interested in doing research or are currently doing research? Come learn from the Office of Undergraduate Research all the steps from getting started, funding opportunities, AND how to market your research to help you with your career path.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Wednesday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Public Service Opportunities Info Session
Students of all majors and years can learn how to channel a passion for service into funding for graduate school, service opportunities, study abroad and more with funding from national fellowships.
<a href="https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/4CmclDJhTAWT7id0QJ2Zqw">Zoom. Registration required.</a>.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
A Night In Nashville Season Finale
A Night in Nashville with SJ McDonald, Regan Stewart, MackMartin, Joe Major, and Blake Weinbach
A Night in Nashville – An Intimate Songwriter Experience,
Step into the heart of Music City without ever leaving town. A Night in Nashville brings the soul-stirring magic of the legendary Bluebird Cafe straight to Columbia.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind songwriter showcase where the stories behind the songs take center stage. Featuring a lineup of Nashville’s top rising artists and songwriters, this intimate, acoustic-style performance reveals the true power of music.
Whether you’re a country music fan or simply love a great story well told, A Night in Nashville delivers an authentic taste of southern charm, heartfelt lyrics, and world-class talent — all in a cozy setting that makes you feel like you’re sitting front row in the heart of Nashville.
Don’t miss this night of music, stories and unforgettable moments.
VIP Ticket – $38,
The ULTIMATE Nashville experience! Arrive early for an exclusive…
Admission Cost: $35 - $50.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
John Hoffmeyer Graduate Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The Seeing Place
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September 26 - October 5, 2025, The Seeing Place, by Lauren Wilson, Directed by Marybeth Gorman Craig and Lauren Wilson, Longstreet Theatre
This new play by USC Theatre Assistant Professor Lauren Wilson is a ghost story inspired by the “haunted" reputation of our most notable performance venue. In the face of budget cuts and theatre closures, directing student Sam and their cast sneak into a long-abandoned Longstreet Theatre to stage a renegade production of Hamlet. The play imagines Longstreet, an 1855 building once used as Civil War hospital and morgue, in an advanced state of disrepair, having been closed for a decade for safety reasons. Undaunted by the theater’s flickering lights and creeping mold, director and cast throw themselves into the project – that is, until spirits of the building’s past begin to stir. By turns funny, frightening, and poignant, The Seeing Place is a theatrical homage to the theatre and its artists, who carry compassion forward like a flickering spark through a world…
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Redpoint Columbia with Garnet Media Group
Gated Community, 24 hour security, pet friendly, Resort style pool. Come visit Redpoint Columbia reimagines the student lifestyle. All the luxuries you're looking for, with a little more room to roam.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2.
The HUB Columbia - Tabling Showcase - with GMG
Looking for off-campus housing? The HUB Columbia will have an info table on Davis Field OCTOBER 2nd from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new house !
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
First-Gen Transfer Drop-In
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming gathering designed just for first-gen transfer students! Whether you're new to campus or just looking to connect, this casual drop-in event is a great way to meet fellow transfers, enjoy light refreshments, and get plugged into campus life. Come as you are—stay for a few minutes or the whole time!
Free food,
Location: Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton Street).
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 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.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
Text Analysis for Beginners
Do you have a textual data for qualitative analysis! This session is perfect for anyone looking to transform unstructured text data into meaningful insights.
Key topics include:
Introduction to text analysis: What is it and why it matters?
, Reading and preprocessing text: Cleaning and preparing data for analysis.
, Extracting insights like word frequency and word count.
, Tools and techniques: Overview of Python libraries (e.g. NLTK) and other user-friendly platforms
, Hands-on work with real text and python notebook
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By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a foundational understanding of text mining concepts and practical experience working with basic tools and techniques. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or professional, this workshop will equip you with the skills to start your text analysis journey!
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14866294.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
See event description for more details.
Passport Travel Grant Writing Workshop
Thinking of doing a Maymester program in 2026? The Passport Travel Grant is a tuition funding opportunity just for Capstone Scholars, and it gives you the opportunity to take $1500 off your tuition bill for any Maymester or Summer study abroad program for 2026. At this workshop, you'll get valuable insights on how to approach the Passport Travel Grant application to maximize your chances at receiving the funding you need. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your writing skills in preparation for applying to study abroad programs too!
Admission Cost: N/A.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
McKenzie Sightler Junior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
University of South Carolina Trivia Night
Think you know the most about USC?
Want to hold that knowledge over your friend's heads? Prove it!
Join us at the South Caroliniana Library for USC trivia. All of the questions will be based off of our own University Archivist’s trivia book!
Enjoy some free food while you and your team answer some questions all about USC. Oh, and did we mention it’s totally free?
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
TAD: Ally and Eloise Bakeshop
Join us for an evening at one of Columbia’s favorite local spots! Decorate your own cupcakes, enjoy sweet treats and hear from the team behind Ally & Eloise about entrepreneurship, small business ownership and building a brand from scratch.
October 2, 2025
, Ally & Eloise Bakeshop
, 7PM – 10PM
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We’ll also have trivia, prizes and plenty of photo-worthy moments!
Shuttles will be available to and from the event starting at 6:30PM, there is also limited parking.
, Space is limited—sign up is required to reserve your spot.
, Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Side by Side Concert: USC Concert Choir and University Chorus
The Choirs of Carolina will begin the 25-26 season with this beloved shared concert featuring the USC Concert Choir and University Chorus.
University Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Augusto Gil, will present selections from the University Chorus Fall Concert, "Let the Soul Sing."
The USC Concert Choir, led by Dr. Alicia W. Walker takes the stage in the second half of the concert. Featuring music by Vaughan Williams, Palestrina, Alberto Ginastera, Cecilia McDowall, and others, immerse yourself in a program that takes the listener from despair to hope, and from helplessness to purpose. We invite you to join us on this journey entitled, “So I Will Sing with My Voice.” The concert is free and open to the public.
Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
The Seeing Place
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September 26 - October 5, 2025, The Seeing Place, by Lauren Wilson, Directed by Marybeth Gorman Craig and Lauren Wilson, Longstreet Theatre
This new play by USC Theatre Assistant Professor Lauren Wilson is a ghost story inspired by the “haunted" reputation of our most notable performance venue. In the face of budget cuts and theatre closures, directing student Sam and their cast sneak into a long-abandoned Longstreet Theatre to stage a renegade production of Hamlet. The play imagines Longstreet, an 1855 building once used as Civil War hospital and morgue, in an advanced state of disrepair, having been closed for a decade for safety reasons. Undaunted by the theater’s flickering lights and creeping mold, director and cast throw themselves into the project – that is, until spirits of the building’s past begin to stir. By turns funny, frightening, and poignant, The Seeing Place is a theatrical homage to the theatre and its artists, who carry compassion forward like a flickering spark through a world…
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Vira Adams Graduate Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Extracting Data From Websites Using APIs
Unlock the power of APIs to efficiently extract and utilize data from websites! This hands-on workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate learners who want to gain practical skills in API integration. Participants will learn the fundamentals of APIs, how to access and interpret API documentation, and techniques for extracting structured data for analysis. We will cover the following topics:
What is an API and its role in data extraction?
, How to make requests and handle responses?
, What are API keys ?
, How to parse the JSON and other data formats?
, New York Times API example for extracting data
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By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the basic understanding of APIs for tasks like gathering data for research and analysis.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14950450.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM.
See event description for more details.
Long Zeng Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Live Outside: J Roddy Walston & The Automatic Band
Join us for the 2025 season of Koger Center Presents Live Outside! Now on Fridays at 5 p.m. we’ve got a great lineup of free entertainment to kick off your weekend on the Plaza Stage at the Koger Center.
There will be an opening number featuring the Music Industry Studies Commercial Music Ensemble.
J.Roddy Walston is a force of nature. If his hits like “Heavy Bells” are a war cry, then the deep cuts like “Boys Can Never Tell” are a tactical cosmic retreat. For some, his music is a form of religion, psychedelic in its intensity, transformative in its grip on the body, shaking loose something primal that’s been buried too long.
It’s not about thinking; it’s about moving, feeling, surrendering. His influences are a riot of contradictions: Kurt Cobain’s fury, Nilsson’s fractured sweetness, Zeppelin’s power, and somewhere in there a nod to William Obyeabor’s lonely calculator funk. Critics try to box him in, but Walston can’t be contained–he does chaos, and his live shows do damage, but fortunately his…
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Cockbuster Movie
Join us for a night of love, luxury, and modern romance with a special Cockbuster screening of Materialists. The film follows Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a successful New York City matchmaker caught in a complicated love triangle between her charming, wealthy client (Pedro Pascal) and her struggling actor ex (Chris Evans). Materialists dives deep into the blurred lines between love and lifestyle as Lucy navigates the high-stakes world of status, desire, and self-worth. The evening begins with themed trivia at 6:00 PM, followed by the screening at 6:30 PM. Popcorn will be provided, so settle in and enjoy the unfolding drama of this captivating love triangle. .
Friday, October 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Jaden Bowers Senior Oboe Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Columbia Classical Ballet: Once Upon an Evening
Witness the timeless magic of storytelling as ballet brings two of the world’s most beloved fairy tales to life: Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella!
Educational outreach performances are also available to purchase tickets for. Visit Columbia Classical Ballet’s website for more information; the outreach tickets are sold through the ballet, not the Koger Center.
Purchase Tickets at,
https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=C251709E-82E0-4A0C-BFEC-40F1FB1E4DB6.
Admission Cost: $20 - $42.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Seeing Place
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September 26 - October 5, 2025, The Seeing Place, by Lauren Wilson, Directed by Marybeth Gorman Craig and Lauren Wilson, Longstreet Theatre
This new play by USC Theatre Assistant Professor Lauren Wilson is a ghost story inspired by the “haunted" reputation of our most notable performance venue. In the face of budget cuts and theatre closures, directing student Sam and their cast sneak into a long-abandoned Longstreet Theatre to stage a renegade production of Hamlet. The play imagines Longstreet, an 1855 building once used as Civil War hospital and morgue, in an advanced state of disrepair, having been closed for a decade for safety reasons. Undaunted by the theater’s flickering lights and creeping mold, director and cast throw themselves into the project – that is, until spirits of the building’s past begin to stir. By turns funny, frightening, and poignant, The Seeing Place is a theatrical homage to the theatre and its artists, who carry compassion forward like a flickering spark through a world…
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Piazzolla 100: El Nuevo Tango
Leonardo Suarez-Paz, a many-time Latin Grammy Award nominee and multifaceted “virtuoso extraordinaire” (Wynton Marsalis), shares his vision of tango by breathing new life into the stories he experienced while growing up alongside his mentors who revolutionized 21st-century music—the Argentine-born and New York-raised composer Astor Piazzolla and his lyricist, Horacio Ferrer.
Following in the footsteps of his mentors, Suarez-Paz demonstrates tango as an evolving, daring, artistically complex and emotionally moving art form with a groundbreaking new style of music and dance, “superb,” “harmonically sophisticated arrangements” (Gramophone, UK) and multimedia. The stories transcend cultural boundaries and beckon to embark on an immersive, emotional journey through the struggles and triumphs of life and art. Suarez-Paz delivers another “magnificent performance” (All About Jazz) along with a 16-member cast featuring Nuevo Tango Ensemble with Grammy-winning soloists, Nuevo Tango Ballet, stunning visual art…
Admission Cost: $35 - $50.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Seeing Place
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September 26 - October 5, 2025, The Seeing Place, by Lauren Wilson, Directed by Marybeth Gorman Craig and Lauren Wilson, Longstreet Theatre
This new play by USC Theatre Assistant Professor Lauren Wilson is a ghost story inspired by the “haunted" reputation of our most notable performance venue. In the face of budget cuts and theatre closures, directing student Sam and their cast sneak into a long-abandoned Longstreet Theatre to stage a renegade production of Hamlet. The play imagines Longstreet, an 1855 building once used as Civil War hospital and morgue, in an advanced state of disrepair, having been closed for a decade for safety reasons. Undaunted by the theater’s flickering lights and creeping mold, director and cast throw themselves into the project – that is, until spirits of the building’s past begin to stir. By turns funny, frightening, and poignant, The Seeing Place is a theatrical homage to the theatre and its artists, who carry compassion forward like a flickering spark through a world…
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
The Seeing Place
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September 26 - October 5, 2025, The Seeing Place, by Lauren Wilson, Directed by Marybeth Gorman Craig and Lauren Wilson, Longstreet Theatre
This new play by USC Theatre Assistant Professor Lauren Wilson is a ghost story inspired by the “haunted" reputation of our most notable performance venue. In the face of budget cuts and theatre closures, directing student Sam and their cast sneak into a long-abandoned Longstreet Theatre to stage a renegade production of Hamlet. The play imagines Longstreet, an 1855 building once used as Civil War hospital and morgue, in an advanced state of disrepair, having been closed for a decade for safety reasons. Undaunted by the theater’s flickering lights and creeping mold, director and cast throw themselves into the project – that is, until spirits of the building’s past begin to stir. By turns funny, frightening, and poignant, The Seeing Place is a theatrical homage to the theatre and its artists, who carry compassion forward like a flickering spark through a world…
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Symphonic Winds: Catalyst
Jay Jacobs, Conductor, Brenna Curtis, Guest Conductor,
Dooley, Boom Goes the Dynamite,
Oquin, A Solemn Place,
Hanson, Chorale and Alleluia, Brenna Curtis, conductor,
Frantzen, Catalyst Symphony.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Station at Five Points Tabling Showcase with Garnet Media Group #2
Station at Five Points off-campus apartments are only minutes from USC. We have a table October 6th next to the Russell House !
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3.
Data Visualization - The Essentials - History, Concepts, and Principles
Most of us live in a visual world. As technologies have developed, more of our world has become more visual. This is no less true in our learning, teaching, and research world as it is in our personal living world. Data visualization, the use of charts, graphs, plots, maps, etc. to explain and explore data, has now become an essential literacy as well as an expected application skill in growing areas of academia and work. This learning session provides a foundation for developing a fundamental understanding of data visualization. We will discuss five essentials:
What data visualization is and why it's important
, Where data visualization came from and how continues to evolve
, Some of the science explaining why and how data visualization works
, Foundational principles that help to define effective and ineffective data visualizations
, Crucial ethical and accessibility issues related to data visualization use
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Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14770898.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM.
See event description for more details.
Colin Battle Junior Alto Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Mac Tollefsen Junior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
2025 Adrenée Glover Freeman Lecture
The Department of Women's and Gender Studies in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to welcome Shannon C. Eaves for the 2025 Adrenée Glover Freeman lecture. Please register here: bit.ly/2025Freeman
Eaves is an Associate Professor of African American History at the College of Charleston specializing in slavery and gender in the antebellum American South. Eaves is the author of Sexual Violence and American Slavery: The Making of a Rape Culture in the Antebellum South and has held postdoctoral research fellowships from Rutgers University and the American Association of University Women. The lecture, “Sexual Violence and American Slavery: A Local Examination of the South’s Rape Culture" will be held at 1705 College Street, Columbia, SC in the Close-Hipp Eastview Room (8th floor) on Oct. 7th from 6-7:30 p.m.
Drawing from her recently published book, Sexual Violence and American Slavery: The Making of a Rape Culture in the Antebellum South, Eaves will explore how South Carolina…
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM.
Close Hipp 841 Eastview.
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.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, you’ll learn the possibilities when you decide to share your research online. We will discuss possible web hosting options and tools that can help bring your research to life on the web.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14857540.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
School of Journalism & Mass Communications 115.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction Workshop for First-Gen Students
Come learn how you can Graduate with Leadership Distinction (GLD) and about the Carolina Engage Grant on Tuesday, October 7 from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton Street)!
Students who earn GLD demonstrate extensive, purposeful engagement beyond the classroom, understanding of course concepts in “real world” settings, and application of learning to make decisions and solve problems. Learn more at Graduation with Leadership Distinction - Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning | University of South Carolina (sc.edu) .
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Paige Higgins and Izabella Gulcher Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Dean Roscoe Jones from Drake Law School
Meet Dean Jones from Drake Law School.
Admission Cost: None.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law.
Wenxin Xi Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Undergraduate Research Magellan Scholar Grant Deadline
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All applications for the Undergraduate Research Magellan Scholar Grant should be submitted by 5:00pm today. Students should refer to the grant page of the Office of Undergraduate Research website for more specific information on this grant and others.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
Gamecock Entertainment Tabling
Come by to discover all the exciting opportunities Gamecock Entertainment has to offer, from live events and concerts to movie nights and late-night programs. We’re here to answer your questions, and if you’re ready to get involved, we can help you sign up on the spot!
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
Explore Creating a Website for Your Research
Technology has allowed for scholarship to be created and shared in new and exciting ways. Consider a whole new audience for your research. In this workshop, you’ll learn the possibilities when you decide to share your research online. We will discuss possible web hosting options and tools that can help bring your research to life on the web.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14857686.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Data Visualization - The Essentials - Application Principles and Processes
Data visualization literacy is already an essential knowledge requirement for our academic environment as well as generally. Data visualization application knowledge and skills are becoming increasingly valuable and even required in more and more of the academic and work world. To create and use data visualizations in our academic and work worlds we first must answer a couple of questions. We then need some basic understanding of how the predominant data visualization tools function. In this learning session we will consider and discuss five essentials for applying data visualization:
How do we determine the appropriate data visualization type(s) to use?
, How do we decide which data visualization tool or product to use?
, How do the three predominant data visualization tools (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau) compare in terms of usage?
, Why, when, and how might we use programming languages such as R and Python for creating data visualizations?
, How might we use tools such as ArcGIS and…
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
Petigru College 212.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Wednesday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Good, the Bad & the Naked of USC History: Historic Horseshoe History Tour
Have you ever been strolling along the Historic Horseshoe bricks and found yourself wondering about the history of Carolina and its traditions? Well, you're in luck! Meet University Archivist Elizabeth West in front of the Caroliniana for a Horseshoe history tour. Learn the origins of the Tiger Burn and what national record Gamecock students set in 1974! Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Koger Center presents Live Outside! The Ramblers, with opening act: The Cahn Brothers
Join us for the 2025 season of Koger Center Presents Live Outside! Now on Friday evenings at 5 p.m. we’ve got a great lineup of free entertainment to kick off your weekend on the Plaza Stage at the Koger Center.
In the case of inclement weather, the concert will take place on the Koger Center Grand Tier Lobby.
Hailing from the heart of Columbia, South Carolina, The Ramblers are a powerhouse Southern Country Rock band born from the collaboration of seasoned musicians. Think the storytelling of Tyler Childers, the grit of Jason Isbell, the anthemic punch of Kings of Leon, and the timeless soul of The Allman Brothers—all woven into something uniquely their own. With a rapidly rising profile and undeniable chemistry, The Ramblers are on a fast track to becoming a staple of the Southern rock revival.
The opening act of the evening is by The Cahn Brothers.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Desi Banks: The Elevation Tour
Desi Banks is the ultimate triple threat – actor, stand-up comedian and entrepreneur -- who’s taking the entertainment world by storm. Having built a strong social media influence, he’s amassed an immense following of over 19 million fans across various platforms and is swiftly becoming a household name known for his razor-sharp wit and hilarious comedic timing. As an executive, he’s the CEO and founder of Desi Banks Productions.
His organic rise as a stand-up comedian is unparalleled as he quickly climbed the ranks and cemented his status as a tour de force in just a few short years. With the highly popular ‘The Purpose Chaser Tour’ concluding in 2024, Desi is currently on his all-new ‘The Elevation Tour’ in 2025 this fall.
Must be 18+ to attend this performance.
Admission Cost: $41 - $150.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Sawyer On Lincoln - Tabling Showcase - with GMG
Looking for off-campus housing? Sawyer On Lincoln will have an info table outside the Russell House October 13th from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new apartment !
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
Generative AI - The Essentials - GenAI is Different!
Although it has only been three years since the introduction of ChatGPT, most of us have heard more than a little about artificial intelligence (AI) and more specifically generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). It seems everything in our current world has some connection to AI and/or GenAI. At the same time, there is still a great deal of misunderstanding about GenAI; what it is, how it works, if we should use it, how we can use it effectively, etc. This session will discuss five essentials regarding GenAI:
GenAI is fundamentally different than traditional information and information search systems with which we are familiar
, Our interactions with GenAI need to be different than our interactions with traditional information systems in order to be effective
, Our uses and expectations of GenAI systems and tools need to be different than how we have used and what we have expected from our traditional systems
, We are still in the early stages of development, evolution, application, and adoption of…
Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See event description for more details.
James Rochester Senior Trumpet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Opus Two Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Tabling Showcase - The Roost with GMG #2
Looking for off-campus housing? The Roost will have an info table on Davis Field on October 14 from 11 am - 2 pm. Come see us and find your new place !
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01.
Thesis and Dissertation Workshop (In Person)
This semester, graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. Register today for an in-person workshop in which you will learn the required policies and procedures relating to your thesis or dissertation. This workshop will also discuss the upcoming federal requirements for digital accessibility and how they pertain to your thesis or dissertation.
Register HERE for a workshop.
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Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM.
School of Journalism & Mass Communications 115.
Research Ethics and the Bigger Picture
The Office of Undergraduate Research is honored to welcome Dr. Jordan Lewis, assistant research professor in USC's Department of Biological Sciences, for a professional development workshop on Research Ethics and the Bigger Picture. This workshop will provide a crash course in research ethics and give students a working understanding of how to think critically about ethical dilemmas in research. The interactive workshop will include case studies based on real-world scenarios. The workshop is designed for undergraduate students who are engaged in or interested in research.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:50 PM – 4:05 PM.
School of Journalism & Mass Communications 106.
Raymond Frankle Doctoral Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Generative AI - The Essentials - Conversations with GenAI
While we don't want to anthropomorphize GenAI any more than it already is, there is something to be said for communicating with GenAI tools in a more human conversational manner. After all, conversational AI is a key component in most GenAI tools and the way they are designed to work is based on machine learning and machine communication being more like how we believe humans learn and communicate. Just as there are skills and techniques one can learn to communicate more effectively with our fellow humans, there are also skills and techniques one can learn and apply to communicating and conversing with GenAI tools. The popular technical term for this is prompt engineering. During this session we will consider five essentials related to communicating effectively with GenAI tools:
GenAI tools are designed to use conversational AI to both understand our inquiries and respond in an understandable manner
, There is both a skill and an art to effectively communicating with GenAI tools
, GenAI tools are…
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
GMG & Walk2Campus Tabling Showcase
Walk2Campus Tabling Showcase of their Apartments & Houses for rent — Explore Furnished Options and Pet-Friendly Units. Browse Available Listings Today at their table next to The Russell House.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1.
USC All Majors Career & Internship Fair (Day 1)
All Majors Career & Internship Fair,
Day 1: Wednesday, October 15, 2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Day 2: Thursday, October 16, 2025: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Russell House University Union Ballroom, Columbia SC 29201,
The USC Career Center invites you to the Fall 2025 All Majors Career & Internship Fair!
Recruiters from a broad range of industries and graduate institutions will attend this event to showcase their full-time roles, internship opportunities, and graduate/professional school programs.
Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only.
Dress: Attire is flexible for this fair. While business/professional is encouraged, students can also attend in casual class clothes. Employers have been notified that they should expect a range of clothing from casual to professional as students come by between classes. Please visit the Gamecock CommUnity Shop if you are looking for…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Journey Grant for Early Researchers Workshop
This workshop is for students interested in the Journey Grant for Early Researchers. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/funding_opportunities/our_funding/early-researchers/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM.
Petigru College 212.
Lab Report Writing Workshop
This interactive workshop is for Biology undergraduate students and will cover lab report writing skills and strategies. At the end of the workshop, there will be additional time to work on lab reports with Peer Writing Tutors and Biology Teaching Assistants. Free pizza and drinks will be served. RSVP to reserve your spot! https://qrco.de/bgBM2c.
This event is hosted by the Student Success Center, in partnership with the Biology department.
Admission Cost: none.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Wednesday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 5pm - 7pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Koger Center Presents MOMIX: Alice
Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. As Alice’s body grows and shrinks and grows again, Pendleton’s dancers extend themselves by means of props, ropes and other dancers.
A magical journey inspired by a classic. Under the visionary direction of Moses Pendleton, MOMIX is celebrated for its exceptional inventiveness and breathtaking physical beauty. For over 40 years, MOMIX has captivated audiences worldwide by transforming the human body with clever use of light, shadow, and props.
Their newest creation, Alice, draws inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic, Alice in Wonderland. Prepare to be enchanted as MOMIX seamlessly blends illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy to bring Alice’s fantastical journey to life. Watch as dancers embody Alice’s changing size, extending their forms with props, ropes, and the help of other performers.
Moses Pendleton shared his artistic approach, stating, “I don’t intend to retell…
Admission Cost: $45 - $72.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
USC All Majors Career & Internship Fair (Day 2)
All Majors Career & Internship Fair,
Day 1: Wednesday, October 15, 2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Day 2: Thursday, October 16, 2025: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Russell House University Union Ballroom, Columbia SC 29201,
The USC Career Center invites you to the Fall 2025 All Majors Career & Internship Fair!
Recruiters from a broad range of industries and graduate institutions will attend this event to showcase their full-time roles, internship opportunities, and graduate/professional school programs.
Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only.
Dress: Attire is flexible for this fair. While business/professional is encouraged, students can also attend in casual class clothes. Employers have been notified that they should expect a range of clothing from casual to professional as students come by between classes. Please visit the Gamecock CommUnity Shop if you are looking for…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Introduction to R Using RStudio
This workshop will introduce users to the R programming language using RStudio. R is an easy-to-learn programming language often used for scientific and statistical data processing. RStudio is an integrated development environment for and graphical user interface to the R language which greatly simplifies programming in R. Together they combine to provide a free and convenient programming platform for data analysis and visualization.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14882707.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:20 AM.
See event description for more details.
ONLINE Thesis & Dissertation Workshop
This semester, graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. Register today for an in-person workshop in which you will learn the required policies and procedures relating to your thesis or dissertation. This workshop will also discuss the upcoming federal requirements for digital accessibility and how they pertain to your thesis or dissertation.
Please visit the Graduate School's Thesis and Dissertation Calendar to view other workshops.
Use this form to register for the ONLINE version of this workshop.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
What’s Your Scholarly Presence?
Discover ways to promote your research for maximum visibility and impact using ResearchGate, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, and other tools. We’ll discuss pre-publication considerations, practice techniques for promoting your work, and explore how to monitor your research impact.
Register online. .
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:50 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.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 304, See event description for more details.
The Business of Publishing
Critical professional and life decisions on the part of early-career scholars occur within the economy of higher education. Academic publishers (of both books and journals) are a part of that economy and, as gatekeepers in processes of hiring, tenure, and promotion, presses play a major role in scholarly careers inside and outside the academy. To make informed decisions, it is necessary to understand the business of academic publishing.
This workshop will provide a practical overview of publishing trends, from the business practices that shape academic publishing to the ways that technological innovation are reshaping the industry. As an early-career scholar, understanding these trends will help you make informed career decisions as you engage with the world of publishing.
Michael J. McGandy is director of University of South Carolina Press. Prior to arriving at USC, he worked at Cornell University Press, where he was Senior Editor and Editorial Director of the Three Hills imprint. He has also…
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM.
See event description for more details.
Capstone Scholars: Prague Maymester Info Session
The Capstone Scholars Program is leading two Maymester programs in 2026. We are hosting an information session for our Prague Maymester for students to learn more about the application process, timeline, and itinerary.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Lab Report Writing Workshop
This interactive workshop is for Biology undergraduate students and will cover lab report writing skills and strategies. At the end of the workshop, there will be additional time to work on lab reports with Peer Writing Tutors and Biology Teaching Assistants. Free pizza and drinks will be served. RSVP to reserve your spot! https://qrco.de/bgBM2c.
This event is hosted by the Student Success Center, in partnership with the Biology department.
Admission Cost: none.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
Third Thursday Art Night: Colleen Cannon-Karlos
As a member of the Vista Guild, the Koger Center for the Arts partnered with The Jasper Project to open The Nook, a new rotating art space, in celebration of Third Thursday Art Night. This month’s featured artist is Colleen Cannon-Karlos.
Artist Bio: I have studied many forms of art, both formally and informally including painting, drawing, photography, graphic design, fabric design, ceramics, sculpture and jewelry making.
I consider my work an amalgamation of many years of experimentation with different forms of media and creative expression coupled with my philosophical interest in metaphysics as well my love of physics. Over the years I have exhibited in galleries and museums in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, South Carolina, Albuquerque, NM, Hawaii and North Carolina. As both an artist and educator I combine Art and Science in my personal work and have designed a unique STEAM course that I taught at the University of Hawaii, Hilo. The “Art, Science and Technology” course uses…
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Graduate Vocal Ensemble Performance
The Graduate Vocal Ensemble will perform under the direction of DMA Conducting Candidate Brian Niu, in his doctoral lecture recital. The concert is free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Parker Quartet
Admission Cost: TBD.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Generative AI - The Essentials - Building a Basic Toolbox
We began with ChatGPT as THE GenAI tool, and for many, that may still be the only GenAI product they have ever used. In the time since its inception, however, many other GenAI products and tools have been developed. As with most tools and technologies, rarely is there one that does everything we need or want. During this session, we will build a GenAI toolbox that will be useful in our academic and general endeavors. Using the research lifecycle as a functional guide, we will consider five essential areas and mention a tool or tools relevant to those areas:
General purpose GenAI chatbots
, GenAI search tools
, Citation-mapping GenAI tools
, Data analysis/visualization GenAI tools
, GenAI writing assistants
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We will also briefly mention non-text (image, video, sound) GenAI products.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14778600.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM.
See event description for more details.
Peake Colloquium: Courtney-Savali Andrews
The Making of Music and Musicians in Modern Samoa 1887-1929: Chronotopic Formulations.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 006.
Alana Brezenski and Houston Hackett Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Cockbuster Movie
Eat your garlic and come join us in the Russell House Theater for Sinners! From writer director Ryan Coogler, Sinners is a Southern gothic horror thriller set in the 1930s Mississippi Delta. Michael B. Jordan stars in a dual role as twin brothers who return home hoping to start fresh by opening a juke joint—only to find their town shadowed by a supernatural threat that forces them to confront buried sins and an ancient evil. The screening starts at 6:30 PM, but make sure to get there at 6:00 PM for a chance to test your knowledge and win some awesome trivia prizes! You won’t want to miss a chance to see this amazing film that will have you wondering if you can invite your friends inside. .
Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Freeman Sundays @ 3 Concert
The USC School of Music’s renowned music faculty performs fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonic masterpieces alongside brand new works.
Admission Cost: $15 adults; $10 seniors, USC faculty and staff; $5 students. Free for USC School of Music students, staff and faculty.
Tickets available at Koger Center for the Arts Box Office or at the door.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Student Success Center Tutoring in Maxcy
Every Sunday Student Success will be in Maxcy to provide drop-in tutoring and 1st-Gen consults via appointment from 4pm - 9pm in Maxcy's Classroom (room 123). Maxcy is located at 1332 Pendleton St. Questions? Contact the Student Success Center .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Collective Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Graduate Student Research Toolbox
Learn about the library resources and services that are critical for success in graduate research. Topics to be covered include citation management tools, locating dissertations and theses, interlibrary loan, and research support services.
Register at https://libcal.library.sc.edu/event/14959943.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 10:50 AM – 11:35 AM.
See event description for more details.
Boundaries & Balance
Balancing work, school and life can feel like a never-ending juggling act — but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this interactive workshop, student employees will learn practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-care and advocating for themselves in the workplace and beyond. ,
Through real-life scenarios and actionable tips, participants will discover how to manage their time, protect their energy and create a sustainable rhythm that supports both personal well-being and professional growth. Walk away with tools you can use right away to work smarter, stress less and thrive in every area of your life. .
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Sweet on Transfers - National Transfer Student Week
Transfer students are encouraged to stop by the Carolina Experience table on Davis Field to pick up a sweet treat, talk to Carolina Experience staff and learn more about resources for and opportunities for transfer students! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office. For more info visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
Capstone Scholars: Honduras Spring Break Info Session
Admission Cost: N/A.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
National Transfer Student Week Workshop
Join us for helpful workshops for transfer students during National Transfer Student Week. Free and open to all USC students. To see specific topics and RSVP to workshops please visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Jazz Combos Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.