Garnet Bites Partner Training - Live Webinar
Do you help plan events on campus and want to ensure leftover food doesn't go to waste? Learn how to use Garnet Bites, our new campus-wide food recovery notification system! Let's work together to make a positive impact! By attending this short, 30-minute training, you'll receive access to send Garnet Bite notifications to help ensure food from your events doesn't go to waste.
Who Should Attend: Anyone who helps organize events involving food, from small meetings to large celebrations.
For more information or to register for the live webinar, click here.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
SAAS Spring Division All-Staff Meeting
The Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support is holdings its semesterly all-staff meeting.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
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Coffee and Collaboration featuring Campus Recreation
Coffee and Collaboration is a monthly event that aims to promote networking with colleagues and increase exposure to different units and departments across the division. The next unit to host this semester's Coffee and Collaboration is Campus Recreation. All division staff are invited to attend. Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own mugs, though cups will still be provided for your convenience.
No RSVP required,
Location: Wellness and Fitness Center Main Lobby.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
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SAAS Prof Dev Workshop - ChatGPT: A Day
Explore ChatGPT and discover how to use it effectively and responsibly for your work at the University of South Carolina. The university’s partnership with OpenAI provides staff with access to premium ChatGPT features; however, it is important to understand when and how to use ChatGPT appropriately. For instance, staff are encouraged to use ChatGPT to assist with research, draft communications, and automate routine tasks, while always ensuring that some confidential information is not shared with the platform. During this workshop, you will receive hands-on training from AI Educators in the Division of Information Technology to help you make the most of these tools in a professional and ethical manner.
Where: Russell House Room 305,
RSVP by Monday, March 16th .
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 305.
25Live Training
USC uses 25Live as its central calendar and space reservation system for events, meetings, and room scheduling across the university. Whether you are brand new to 25Live or a seasoned user looking to strengthen your understanding, this crash course is designed for you.
In this workshop, participants will gain a practical overview of how to reserve spaces, promote events to university calendars, and navigate key features of the system. We’ll also share tips and best practices to help you use 25Live more efficiently and optimize your event and space management workflows.
This session is ideal for employees who create, manage, or support events and room reservations and want to feel more confident using 25Live.
Where: Thomson Building Conference Room 217B,
RSVP by Tuesday, March 24th.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Garnet Bites Partner Training - Live Webinar
Do you help plan events on campus and want to ensure leftover food doesn't go to waste? Learn how to use Garnet Bites, our new campus-wide food recovery notification system! Let's work together to make a positive impact! By attending this short, 30-minute training, you'll receive access to send Garnet Bite notifications to help ensure food from your events doesn't go to waste.
Who Should Attend: Anyone who helps organize events involving food, from small meetings to large celebrations.
For more information or to register for the live webinar, click here.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
SAAS Prof Dev Workshop - Copilot: What’s New in Copilot
Join us to quickly learn how Copilot streamlines tasks across Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, and more. Get insights from AI Educators and a Microsoft guest and make the most of campus tools with Copilot's features.
Where: Russell House Room 322,
RSVP by Monday, March 30th.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Question, Persuade, Refer Training
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a nationally recognized suicide prevention certification that equips participants with the skills to recognize warning signs, offer compassionate support, and connect someone to professional help. This interactive training empowers college students, faculty, and staff to confidently respond when someone is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Participants will learn practical, trauma-informed strategies to help keep members of our campus community safe and supported. All attendees receive an official QPR Gatekeeper Certificate and digital badge upon completion.
This training date is in collaboration with the Office of Organizational and Professional Development (OPD); please use their website to register.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
C.A.L.M. Oasis - Center for Health and Well-Being 215.
SAAS Prof Dev Workshop - Leveraging AI to Help Students
Given the abundance of AI tools, knowing where to begin or how to apply them to support our students can be challenging. This interactive workshop will examine practical methods for using AI efficiently, helping you save time on administrative tasks and generate creative solutions for the unique challenges encountered when working with students.
Where: Russell House 305,
RSVP by Monday, April 13th.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 305.
SAAS Annual Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge.