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Microsoft Tips and Tricks
This workshop will introduce students to tools and resources in Microsoft Word including formatting tools, shortcuts, reference tools (APA, CSE, MLA, Chicago, and iEEE), headings and tables of contents, figures and other elements, templates, and settings. These tools and resources cut time and provide guidance to students as they complete writing projects across and within the disciplines.
Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHWBT.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
Planetarium-Ancient Sky Lore
Ancient Sky Lore
In this live show, the presenter points out constellations and stars while sharing enchanting tales involving heroes and maidens, herdsmen and a harp, and real and imaginary animals. Star stories from ancient cultures come to life on the planetarium dome!
Organization: RPSEC - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFGWPB.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Planetarium.
Planetarium-Seven Wonders
Seven Wonders
Travel back thousands of years in time and witness spectacular marvels of the ancient world. Explore the Great Pyramid, stand in the shadow of the towering Colossus and experience the rest of the world's phenomenal SEVEN WONDERS. We will investigate the social forces and technologies leading to the creation of these incredible antiquities and glimpse other sensational spectacles of the universe. This show won four Telly Awards and is narrated by Sean Bean of The Lord of the Rings films.
Sponsored by Dr. Rose Lee Hayes & Family.
Organization: RPSEC - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFGWPC.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Planetarium.
Introduction to College Research
This workshop will introduce students to the unique challenges of college level research and the research process. Prof. Horne will walk students through the expectations of college level research and the steps needed for a strong, successful research project. This is an ideal workshop for beginners and advanced students entering capstone or research courses in their disciplines.
Event Title: Introduction to College Research and the Research Process. Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHWBX.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
Carolina Series: Ginny Merett
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This show, Ginny Merett: Pieces of a Dream, celebrates her lifelong dream of creating art full time, after a full career teaching and inspiring students. Merett’s work is inspired by a generation of women, like her grandmothers’ whose fashion sense was expressed every day by the chic clothes and high heels they wore, how they embellished their outfits with jewelry and hats, and how they never left home without lipstick. She works intuitively in constructing my art by hand cutting/tearing parts and pieces of pictures from magazines and found papers to create new characters. Her goal is to create art that makes the viewer want to take a closer look and present a situation where they are entertained by unique and aesthetically intriguing expressions. This exhibit will be on display until March 20, 2026.
Event Title: Opening Gala & Artist Talk. Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFBKGL.
Friday, February 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 100 Lobby.
2026 MLK Community Celebration
Organization: Student Life - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFDWVA.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Convocation Center Main Floor, Convocation Center VIP Room.
Outlining and Drafting
This workshop discusses the importance of outlining and drafting for writing projects, introduces the outlining and drafting process and its variations, and provides advice on effective outlining and drafting.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: Outlining and Drafting. Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJGC.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
Chicago Style
This workshop assists students with Chicago style and documentation. Chicago style is used primarily in History and Art History but is also used by other fields.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: Chicago Style. Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJGH.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
How to Take an Essay Exam
This workshop will offer guidance on preparing for and taking an essay exam. Prof. Seeger will discuss expectations and provide tips on creating an effective, on topic essay response to exam questions/prompts.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: How to Take an Essay Exam. Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJGJ.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
Embracing LIFE
This Magellan Research event presents a qualitative, assessment-based study examining self-efficacy among individuals at the University of South Carolina Aiken in their interactions with people with disabilities. The session begins with a brief overview of the research, followed by interactive rotating experiences designed to highlight the challenges, expectations, and lived experiences of individuals with disabilities. The hour-long program encourages reflection, awareness, and meaningful dialogue.
Organization: Education - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHVCH.
Monday, February 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Student Activities Center Mezz Room A, Student Activities Center Mezz Room B, Student Activities Center Mezz Room C, Student Activities Center Mezz Rooms ABC, Student Activities Center - Mezzanine Hallway.
How to Write a Scene
This workshop will discuss how to write a scene in a work of fiction. Dr. Geyer will offer tips and tricks for creating a scene with purpose, characterization, structure, dialog and description to carry a story forward. This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned writers.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: How to Write a Scene. Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJGL.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
Zotero: The World’s Best Research Tool?
This workshop introduces students to Zotero as a research tool and research-writing tool. It will provide hands-on practice with the software and demonstrate updates to the tool that help streamline and organize the research process. Held in Lib 218.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: Zotero: The World’s Best Research Tool? Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJGM.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Gregg-Graniteville Library Room 218.
UTP One Acts
Join us for an evening of One Act plays, directed and starring University Theatre Students as part of their Capstone Experiences.
Tickets will be available at etherredgecenter.universitytickets.com.
Student tickets are free, but need to be picked up at the Etherredge Center box office with a student ID. Please get tickets ahead of time, as the show is likely to sell out!
Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFBKJC.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 103 O'Connell Theatre.
Literary Elements (Poetry)
This workshop discusses some of the specialized literary elements used to discuss, analyze, or write about poetry, including form, rhyme scheme, meter, sound elements, line, structure, and more.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: Literary Elements (Poetry). Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJGQ.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
UTP One Acts
Join us for an evening of One Act plays, directed and starring University Theatre Students as part of their Capstone Experiences.
Tickets will be available at etherredgecenter.universitytickets.com.
Student tickets are free, but need to be picked up at the Etherredge Center box office with a student ID. Please get tickets ahead of time, as the show is likely to sell out!
Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFBKJC.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 103 O'Connell Theatre.
UTP One Acts
Join us for an evening of One Act plays, directed and starring University Theatre Students as part of their Capstone Experiences.
Tickets will be available at etherredgecenter.universitytickets.com.
Student tickets are free, but need to be picked up at the Etherredge Center box office with a student ID. Please get tickets ahead of time, as the show is likely to sell out!
Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFBKJC.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 103 O'Connell Theatre.
UTP One Acts
Join us for an evening of One Act plays, directed and starring University Theatre Students as part of their Capstone Experiences.
Tickets will be available at etherredgecenter.universitytickets.com.
Student tickets are free, but need to be picked up at the Etherredge Center box office with a student ID. Please get tickets ahead of time, as the show is likely to sell out!
Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFBKJC.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 103 O'Connell Theatre.
Healthy People 2030
Organization: Student Life - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHTST.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Student Activities Center Mezz Room A, Student Activities Center Mezz Room B, Student Activities Center Mezz Room C, Student Activities Center Mezz Rooms ABC.
Transitions
This workshop will assist students with establishing clear and effective transitions in their writing as they move between paragraphs and ideas.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: Transitions. Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJGS.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
Conciseness
This workshop discusses the importance of conciseness as a stylistic element of writing, particularly in professional and technical fields. Students will learn tips for eliminating unnecessary language and will get hands-on experience with revising for conciseness.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: Conciseness. Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJGW.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
Aiken City Council Breakdown
Join us once a month after an Aiken City Council meeting to watch edited highlights, gain insights from a political science expert, and get expert tips from the Writing Center on how to make your voice heard. Whether you're interested in policy, advocacy, or just curious about what's happening in Aiken, this is your chance to understand Aiken's decisions and learn how to influence them. You can be a part of the conversations shaping your community.
Event Title: Your Aiken, Your Voice: Breaking down the latest City Council meetings. Organization: Library - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHLDC.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM.
Gregg-Graniteville Library Memorial Room 135.
MLA (Modern Language Association) Style
This workshop assists students with MLA Style and Documentation. MLA style is used in K-12, English, and other Modern Languages but also extends into the arts.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: MLA (Modern Language Association) Style. Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJGZ.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
Writing Dialogue
This workshop offers students guidance on formatting and writing effective dialogue in creative writing.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: Writing Dialogue. Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJHB.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
Planetarium - Sunstruck
Sunstruck
Explore the sun in all its glory as you take a journey to the center of our solar system. This amazing, nuclear-powered "furnace" contains most of the mass of our solar system and is the source of its energy. Sunstruck will allow you to discover the wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star supports life on Earth. This program includes information on the structure of our sun, the source of its energy, and how solar activity impacts our world.
Sponsored by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.
Organization: RPSEC - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHNGC.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Planetarium.
Planetarium - Sunstruck
Sunstruck
Explore the sun in all its glory as you take a journey to the center of our solar system. This amazing, nuclear-powered "furnace" contains most of the mass of our solar system and is the source of its energy. Sunstruck will allow you to discover the wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star supports life on Earth. This program includes information on the structure of our sun, the source of its energy, and how solar activity impacts our world.
Sponsored by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.
Organization: RPSEC - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHNGC.
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Planetarium.
How to Read a Film
This workshop introduces students to film analysis, elements of films, and language associated with film and film interpretation. It also assists students with film interpretation and various approaches to film study.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: How to Read a Film. Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJHF.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
Cultural Series: DANU
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Come spend St. Patrick’s Day with DANÚ! Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. The group’s standing room only concerts throughout Ireland are true events featuring high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. For over two decades, Danú’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English), have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. Danú has toured throughout Europe, the Middle East, and North America with stops at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Symphony Space in New York City, and major concert engagements in the United Kingdom, India, Israel, and across Europe. Danú takes its audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience.
Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFBKKN.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 101 Main Theatre.
Healthy People 2030
Organization: Student Life - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHTTZ.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Student Activities Center Mezz Room A, Student Activities Center Mezz Room B, Student Activities Center Mezz Room C, Student Activities Center Mezz Rooms ABC.
Revision
This workshop introduces students to the importance of revision as part of the writing process and provides advice on effective revision strategies.
Event Title: Writing Center Workshop: Revision. Organization: Writing Room - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFJJHG.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
H&SS Room 119 - Writing Center Workshop Location.
Planetarium - Sunstruck
Sunstruck
Explore the sun in all its glory as you take a journey to the center of our solar system. This amazing, nuclear-powered "furnace" contains most of the mass of our solar system and is the source of its energy. Sunstruck will allow you to discover the wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star supports life on Earth. This program includes information on the structure of our sun, the source of its energy, and how solar activity impacts our world.
Sponsored by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.
Organization: RPSEC - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHNGC.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Planetarium.
Healthy People 2030
Organization: Student Life - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHTVC.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Student Activities Center Mezz Room A, Student Activities Center Mezz Room B, Student Activities Center Mezz Room C, Student Activities Center Mezz Rooms ABC.
Aiken City Council Breakdown
Join us once a month after an Aiken City Council meeting to watch edited highlights, gain insights from a political science expert, and get expert tips from the Writing Center on how to make your voice heard. Whether you're interested in policy, advocacy, or just curious about what's happening in Aiken, this is your chance to understand Aiken's decisions and learn how to influence them. You can be a part of the conversations shaping your community.
Event Title: Your Aiken, Your Voice: Breaking down the latest City Council meetings. Organization: Library - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHLDC.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM.
Gregg-Graniteville Library Memorial Room 135.
The Accountability Code
Stop Procrastinating. Start Finishing. (Earn ACE Credit),
Struggling to stay focused or with follow through this semester?
Join us for The Accountability Code, a high-energy, interactive ACE workshop designed to help you take control of your time, decisions, and commitments.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4:30–5:30 p.m. SAC Mezz,
Featuring Marci Barker, Business Coach specializing in Strategy, Execution, and Accountability, Author of The Accountability Code and Becoming Bossminded,
You’ll walk away with practical tools to:
Stay focused on what matters most
, Stop procrastinating and start finishing
, Boost productivity without burnout
, Feel confident and proud of how you show up
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Earn ACE credit,
This is not a lecture—it’s accountability in action.
Hosted by the USC Aiken School of Business Administration.
Event Title: Build Confidence, Productivity, and Follow-Through in College. Organization: Business - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFHGGS.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Student Activities Center Mezz Rooms ABC.
Student Recital
USCA Music Students present a recital of solo and chamber music, from Classical and musical theater genres.
Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFFZQT.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 101 Main Theatre.
Planetarium - Sunstruck
Sunstruck
Explore the sun in all its glory as you take a journey to the center of our solar system. This amazing, nuclear-powered "furnace" contains most of the mass of our solar system and is the source of its energy. Sunstruck will allow you to discover the wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star supports life on Earth. This program includes information on the structure of our sun, the source of its energy, and how solar activity impacts our world.
Sponsored by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.
Organization: RPSEC - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHNGC.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Planetarium.
ASUP 210 Showcase
Organization: Student Life - AIK. Event Locator: 2026-AFHSJW.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Student Activities Center - Study Lobby.
Little Shop of Horrors
Tickets will be available for purchase at etherredgecenter.universitytickets.com.
Tickets for students are free, but must go to the Etherredge Center box office to get a ticket before the performance.
Event Title: University Theatre Players. Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFBKLL.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 101 Main Theatre.
Little Shop of Horrors
Tickets will be available for purchase at etherredgecenter.universitytickets.com.
Tickets for students are free, but must go to the Etherredge Center box office to get a ticket before the performance.
Event Title: University Theatre Players. Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFBKLL.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 101 Main Theatre.
Little Shop of Horrors
Tickets will be available for purchase at etherredgecenter.universitytickets.com.
Tickets for students are free, but must go to the Etherredge Center box office to get a ticket before the performance.
Event Title: University Theatre Players. Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFBKLL.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 101 Main Theatre.
Little Shop of Horrors
Tickets will be available for purchase at etherredgecenter.universitytickets.com.
Tickets for students are free, but must go to the Etherredge Center box office to get a ticket before the performance.
Event Title: University Theatre Players. Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFBKLL.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 101 Main Theatre.
Cultural Series: One Night in Memphis
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Get ready for a night of rockabilly, country, gospel and pure 1950's rock and roll with One Night in Memphis - a high energy concert that takes you back to December 4, 1956, the night when four of the biggest names in early rock and roll -- Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash – gathered together for an impromptu jam session at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis. Be a witness to and experience rock and roll royalty with former cast members of the Broadway smash, Million Dollar Quartet, the musical that inspired this concert version performance.
Organization: Etherredge Center - AIK. Event Locator: 2025-AFBKLQ.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Etherredge Center Room 101 Main Theatre.