SGA Elections This Week
Please cast your ballot for the 2009-2010 SGA Officers.
The online elections will run from Tuesday, March 31st at 9am until Friday April 3rd at noon.
Campus Calendar
Women in ... Buddhism
Tuesday, March 31 ... 12:15 p.m. ... Smith 202
Dr. David Damrel's Gender and Religion class will be examining Buddhist women in the Bible Belt this week, and an open invitation is extended to all students, faculty and staff to join the discussion. Here is a flyer with additional information.
Kayak Roll Class
April 1 at 7:30 to 9pm Wellness Center Pool
If you are interested, want to learn, or just want to be in the pool with a kayak, make sure you come out and join us on that night for some fun.
Inner Tube Water Basketball
Sign up by April 1st
Want to play some basketball and cool off at the same time, Sign up by April 1, at noon! 6 people comprise a team so register in the Wellness Center at the front desk or online at campusrec@uscupstate.edu. Divisions will be male, female and co rec.
Opportunity Network Career Workshop
Wednesday and Thursday, April 1 & 2 … 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. … CLC 309
Opportunity Network is hosting its annual Career Workshop for Opportunity Network participants. The workshops will cover interviewing and resume writing techniques, and, at the conclusion of the workshop, students will register with Career Services to complete a mock interview. The presenter for April 1 is Ms. Marina Kakouras, SPHR with Rieter Medical. Presenters for April 2 will be Ms. Lee Davis with Opportunity Network and Ms. Sherry McAdams with Career Services. For more information, call Lee Davis at 503-5968 or email ldavis@uscusptate.edu.
JC Stroble Glaucoma Awareness Foundation Sponsors Screening Event and Fundraiser
On Thursday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the JC Stroble Glaucoma Awareness Foundation will host a community outreach event on the quad at USC Upstate. “Glaucoma Awareness Day – Fight For Sight” will offer free screenings for glaucoma and eye exams, as well as other heath checks. The staff of Palmetto Eye will perform the glaucoma screenings and will offer information on the latest corrective eye surgical procedures. Mary Black School of Nursing students will assist with blood pressure checks. The USC Upstate chapter of the Lions Club, of which Ross is a member, will have donation boxes available for used eyeglasses. There will also be staff from Sherman Chiropractic to offer stress relief exercises. Who is JC Stroble, how did the foundation get its start, and who is the driving force behind the event? Read on to find out more …
One World, One Upstate, April 6-9.
One World, One Upstate Is USC Upstate’s Effort To Celebrate Diversity, Pay Tribute To Tolerance and Call For Unity. USC Upstate will celebrate four days of diversity when it kicks off “One World, One Upstate” during the week of April 6-9. This year’s event will focus on disability awareness. Consisting of a Disability Awareness Course, the Tunnel of Oppression, guest speaker Matt Glowacki, and an accessibility walk, the week promises to enlighten, teach and unify. All events are free and open to the public. We encourage the whole campus to participate as we celebrate our diversity and raise consciousness. For more details, contact April Palmer at (864) 503-5196 or apalmer@uscupstate.edu.
Disability Awareness Course
Monday, April 6 ... 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ...Campus Life Center 1st Floor Lobby
Students will be able to choose between completing a series of tasks while using a wheelchair to simulate a mobility impairment, or while wearing goggles that simulate different visual impairments, such as Diabetic Retinopathy, Low Vision, and Macular Degeneration. The course is held in order to raise their awareness of both the experience of completing daily tasks with a limitation, as well as tackling accessibility barriers on campus.
Tunnel Of Oppression
Tuesday, April 7 ... 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. ... Campus Life Center 3rd Floor
The Tunnel of Oppression presents the realities of oppression in an interactive, walk-through museum experience. Each room will present a multi-sensory view that will both educate and challenge us to think about our roles in various types of oppression. After traveling through the Tunnel in silence, the group discusses the exercise’s individual impact and relationship to the community.
Matt Glowacki
Wednesday, April 8 ... 7:00 p.m. ... Campus Life Center Ballroom
Matt Glowacki, a Paralympic athlete who was born without legs, will examine how the television shows “Family Guy” and “South Park” break down stereotypical attitudes and behaviors regarding people’s differences. Matt’s interpretation of these popular cultural icons educates, but most importantly encourages a fresh look at life around us.
Accessibility Walk
Thursday, April 9 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ... Meet at Campus Life Center
Groups will be split up around campus in order to determine the accessibility barriers in our environment.
Just Off Turner To Play At USC Upstate’s Spring Fest
The soulful rock 'n' roll band Just Off Turner will headline the annual Spring Fest celebration at the University of South Carolina Upstate on Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. on the Main Quad. The concert is free. The Spring Fest celebration will also include free food, sack races, funnel cakes, Frisbee toss, Coca-Cola ring toss, wrecking ball, armchair quarterback, mechanical bull rides, and much more. So, who is Just Off Turner? Find out more here.
Home Run Derby
April 13th 5pm Intramural Field.
There will be divisions for men, women and faculty staff (men and women). Dimensions will be set per category. This promises to be a load of fun. Register in the Wellness Center at the front desk or online at campusrec@uscupstate.edu.
International Women's Wednesdays
Wednesday, April 15 … 1:00 -2:00 p.m. … CASB Room 122
International Women's Wednesdays provides a monthly meeting place with friendly networking for international female students and women of diverse cultures. Light snacks and coffee will be served. The meetings are open to both international and American women on campus and in the community. Discussion topics for each meeting are posted on the Center for International Studies Web site. International Women's Wednesdays is sponsored jointly by the Center for International Studies and Center for Women’s and Gender Studies. For more information, contact Saville Williams at ext. 5661 or swilliams1@uscupstate.edu.
BB&T Bank Chairman John Allison To Address Business Majors, Spartanburg Business Community
The George Dean Johnson Jr. College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate will welcome John Allison, chairman of BB&T Bank to Spartanburg to speak on the topic of “Leadership” on April 15 starting at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St. Highly regarded in the national banking community for his leadership of BB&T through the current financial crisis and over his 40-year career, Allison’s remarks will address the causes of the crisis, its implications on the economy and the actions necessary to effect stabilization and growth. There will be a brief period of questions and answers from the audience after his presentation. Tickets are free but must be obtained in advance from Darrell Parker, dean of the Johnson College, by calling (864) 503-5312. More information about John Allison is available in this media release.
Shoestring Players Present "Working"
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 16 – 18 at 8 p.m. and April 19 at 3:00 p.m. … HPAC Theatre
An episodic look at the lives of working-class people in America based on the novel of the same name by famed Renaissance-man writer Studs Terkel, Working combines the music of James Taylor, Stephen Schwartz, Mary Rodgers, and others to create a panoramic view of the lives of everyday people doing everyday things for money. To purchase tickets, call the USC Upstate Box Office, Monday-Friday from 1-5 p.m. at (864) 503-5695.
Wellness Center Group Fitness Classes
- Cycling (limit 9) MW 5-5:50pm – Join us on a ride through hills, flat roads and various terrains on an indoor bike. (For all levels)
- Aqua Fit – MW 6-6:50pm - Hop in the water with this low impact,yet challenging total body workout in the pool. (For all levels
- Step N Pump (limit 9) – M7-7:50pm - – Combination of step cardio and resistancetraining to kick your fitness up a notch. (For all levels)
- Lunch Crunch – TT 12-12:50pm - – Combination of step cardio and resistance training to kick your fitness up a notch. (For all levels)
- Boot Camp 101 – TT – 5-5:50pm - - A combination of resistance training, cardio,and military drills to give your body a total workout. (For all levels)
- Cardio Kick – Tues 6-6:30pm & Thurs 7-7:50pm- – Mixing kickboxing moves with high energy cardio will leave you feeling powerful and fit. (For all levels)
- Hip Hop Jazz –Tues - 7-7:50pm & Thurs 6-6:50pm - This class will focus on dance moves combined with core strengthening exercises. (For all levels)
- Hardcore – Thurs 7-7:50pm - – An intense and varied workout including cardio and core strengthening. (For all levels)
Please see Group Fitness Class Policies for further information. All Group Fitness classes are located on the lower level of the Wellness Center in the dance studio. Aqua Fit classes are located in the Wellness Center pool. *Please wear a swimsuit to class.* Note: Cycling and Step N Pump classes are limited to nine (9) participants. All classes are subject to change. A minimum of five (5) participants must be present to hold a class unless otherwise decided by the instructor.
For more info: http://www.uscupstate.edu/wellness
The Week in Photos
The Anxiety Awareness Event was held on Thursday, March 26 in the second floor lobby of the CLC. Students were massaged, made stress balls, matched celebrities with their phobias, took screeners and other handouts on anxiety, and released anxiety by throwing water balloons. The event was a great success. In the first photo, Ladarius Thompson gets a massage. In the second photo, Michael Cooper and Tyler Patskoski make stress balls, and in the third photo, Sarah Fletcher helps out at the celebrity phobia station.
News
Editors Wanted!!!
The Carolinian and WritersINC are looking for editors for 2009-2010! Applications available in CLC 220 – Return to CLC 220. These are stipend positions.
Upstate Student Writes Letter to Governor Sanford
University of South Carolina Upstate senior Justin Bradley recently wrote a letter to Governor Mark Sanford expressing his opinion why South Carolina should not refuse federal stimulus money, instead using it for education projects across the state. First in his family to obtain a bachelor's degree, this young Republican says turning down federal stimulus money is not the answer. View Justin's story on this WYFF video. Read his letter here.
USC Upstate Features Outdoor Sculpture Collection, Debuts Guide By Cell Capability
The Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery at the University of South Carolina Upstate has a growing collection of permanent monumental outdoor sculpture located across its 308-acre campus. The community is invited to view the collection at any time. USC Upstate is pleased to debut its new Guide By Cell capabilities with this outdoor sculpture exhibition. Visitors can use their cell phones to tour each sculpture. By calling the University’s access number (864-607-9224) and entering the number designated at each sculpture, visitors will hear recorded messages detailing information about each piece of art and the artist. Visitors are able to provide feedback by leaving comments and can follow this link to download a map of the sculptures. “Major museums and collections across the world are utilizing modern technology such as the Guide by Cell, self-guided feature at Upstate,” said Jane Nodine, professor of art and director of the Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery at USC Upstate. “The flexibility and freedom of this form of communication allows viewers to access material on a personal basis according to their schedule and style of exploration. We are excited to be the first University Gallery in the region to adopt this technology, and it has already attracted attention of organizations and programs across the state.” Read more about the new technology and sculptures here…
Important Messages
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Tuition Payments for Students
To all Tuition Payment Plan Students: The balance on your tuition payment plan is due Friday, April 3, 2009. Remember this balance must be paid prior to registering for maymester, summer, or fall classes.
USC Upstate Financial Aid Office IMPORTANT MESSAGE
This is to inform you that the Financial Aid Office will be sending all 2009-10 (and beyond) award letters and exception letters electronically. As we enter this means of communication, it is our intent to allow you to receive your correspondence much quicker than normal U.S. mail and allow you to act if needed. All e-mails are set to be sent via your USC Upstate e-mail account. Please ensure you use your Upstate e-mail account as this will be the main method of communication for you. You may contact our office at (864) 503-5340 or e-mail at finaid@uscupstate.edu with any questions. If you have questions about your Upstate e-mail account, please contact the help desk at (864) 503-5257 or e-mail at helpdesk@uscupstate.edu.
USC Upstate Counseling Services is interested in hearing from you!
You may not be aware that USC Upstate offers free, confidential personal and career counseling to all students by Masters/Doctoral prepared counselors. We also realize that although students may be aware of our services, they may chose for various reasons to not access this support. In an effort to learn how to better reach students Counseling Services would appreciate your taking a moment to fill out this confidential survey. We look forward to your feedback so we can better serve students. For more information about our services visit our web page www.uscupstate.edu/campus_life/student_dev/counseling. Thanks for your help!
Sign up for on-campus housing for 2009-2010 NOW!!!!!
Come by the Housing Office in the basement of the Palmetto House to sign up today. $135 due with application — cash, check, or money order. $35 is a non-refundable application fee, $100 is an advance room payment which will be applied to your fall housing fees. Mandatory meal plan is applicable. Spaces are still available for upperclassmen, so come join your friends in the Palmetto House or the Villas!
Group Piano Lessons
Group Piano will be offered Summer II, 2:00-4:15, M-Th. For more information contact instructor, Susan Davis: sdavis@uscupstate.edu in HPAC 104.
CAB Executive Board applications Monday, March 23 – Monday, March 30
Campus Activities Board will be posting applications for CAB executive board for the upcoming school year. CAB executive board entails a lot of fun along with a lot of hard work. If you think that you have what it takes to become a leader in Upstate's CAB be sure to apply. Applications will be posted on the 23rd of March and due on the 30th of March. Good Luck!
Visual Arts Students Display Work In Downtown Spartanburg In Exhibition Entitled “20 in 09”
Twenty college seniors from the University of South Carolina Upstate will show their works in an exhibit entitled “20 in 09” from April 7 to May 1 at 151 West Main Street in downtown Spartanburg, next to the former Abby’s Grill on Morgan Square. The exhibition opens on Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. with a public reception. The “20 in 09” exhibition will showcase a variety of works including photography, illustration, painting, Web design, graphic and package design, and drawing. The students are responsible for designing and executing the exhibit, exhibition announcements and an accompanying catalogue. Press materials will be available at the exhibition and students will have an opportunity to meet with potential clients and employers during the show in an effort to promote their design skills and acquire jobs in the field. This media release contains more information about the twenty students and the show.
USC Upstate Presents Works Of Its First Art Education Graduating Class
The Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery at the University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to present an exhibition by the 2009 class in the undergraduate art education program. This is the first graduating class of the art education program since it was approved by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.The exhibition entitled, “You Are What You See: Inquiries in Art Education,” will be on display from April 6 to May 1. A public reception will be held on Tuesday, April 14 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at which time announcements and presentations will be made. Also the students, who are responsible for the design and presentation for their exhibition and the accompanying activities, will give a brief introduction to their work as an artist and their vision for serving as an art educator. More about the undergraduate art education program and about the students involved, can be found in this media release.
Community Interest
Taste of the Backcountry
Come experience a “Taste of the Backcountry” of South Carolina as it was in the early 1800s at the Price House. We are pleased to invite you to join us for our annual festival, Taste of the Backcountry. This event features free evaluations of your historic items as well as demonstrations of hearth cooking, natural egg dyeing, weaving, blacksmithing, guided tours of The Price House and slave cabin, and period music. Domesticated animals will also be on-site. Taste of the Backcountry is Saturday, April 4, 2009, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. All activities and evaluations are included in the admission price. BBQ and concessions will be available for sale, so come and make a day of it!
Adults (18+) - $5.00; Children (6-17) - $3.00; Ages 5 & under - Free
The Historic Price House is the home Thomas and Ann Price completed circa 1795. The Prices operated a stage stop, tavern, general store, and post office at their home on the road between Cross Anchor and Spartanburg. The home still stands at the intersection of Price House Road and Oak View Farms Road in Switzer, between Spartanburg and Woodruff. It serves as a place for community interaction and education. The site not only preserves a piece of upstate South Carolina history, it also protects over 100 acres of green space in an area that is beginning residential development.
This program is funded in part by The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg, its donors, the County and City of Spartanburg and the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. It also receives funding from the Spartanburg County Accommodations Tax Grant Program.
Annual Stone Soup Storytelling Festival
Friday, April 17 & 18…9:30a.m.-3:30p.m.
The 20th Annual Stone Soup Storytelling Festival of South Carolina will be held in Woodruff this year on April 17 and 18. Volunteers are needed to help jump start this event on both days, hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Chandra Todd, Woodruff Community Center-Director, at toddca@email.uscupstate.edu.
Spartanburg Men’s Garden Club & Hatcher Garden Tree & Plant Sale
Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Hatcher Garden on Reidville Road, Spartanburg
In conjunction with the Piedmont Carolina Iris Society Iris Show. Thousands of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses & vines. Quality plants at reasonable prices.
For information and complete plant listings visit: www.dirtdaubers.org or www.hatchergarden.org.
The Art of Bookmaking
Lisa Anderson is offering a Maymester course, SART 398 Special Topics: The Art of Bookmaking, from May 6 - 29 from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. in the Katie Hicks Visual Arts Center and it is open to the general public. In this course participants will learn and gain skills in traditional and non-traditional bookmaking constructions, bindery options, and purposes in regards to content. For registration information, call 503-5689 or email blamb@uscupstate.edu. Here's a flyer to share.