Campus Events
Career Center's Life After College Series Presents Alex Sok, President of Centered International, Inc.
Thursday, September 10, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. ... CLC 309
This lecture is for students and Alums interested in going into and owning their own business. Alex is a current business student at USC Upstate and has been in business for himself since 2002 starting with First In Flight Entertainment. In 2008, Alex founded Centered International, Inc., a multi media corporation dealing in publishing, music, video production, and entertainment. His latest venture, Centered Magazine, is the world's first men's college magazine.” It is the exclusive magazine for men who are passionate about life, success, and servanthood. During this session, Alex will talk about general life issues, art, leadership, and success while incorporating starting a new business and it's challenges.
Are you a Psychology major, or have a like for Psych? Join the Psychology Club!
Thursday, September 10, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. … CASB Room 148
If you are a Psychology major or are interested in Psychology, come to the Psychology Club general meeting in CASB Room 148. Refreshments will be served.
Informational Meeting About USC Upstate Study Abroad Italy 2010!
Thursday September 10, 4:30 p.m. ... HPAC 120
We will discuss costs, deadlines for payment, trip itinerary and more! This is a great chance to ask questions about the trip and to get immediate, detailed answers. Visit our Facebook page for more information about the trip and to receive announcements.
International Community Reception
Monday, September 14, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. ... Administration Building Lobby
Once again this year, faculty, staff, and students with international connections will be invited to attend the USC Upstate International Community Reception. If you are from another country, or if you have lived or worked abroad for six months or more, you are part of our international community! Find out more...
New Faces Talent Show
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 p.m. ... HPAC Theater
Join this campus tradition that features the talent of our new students. Housing and Residential Life sponsors this show, featuring a variety of talented freshmen who will compete for prizes. Call 503-5422 to sign up to compete.
Club Art and Design hosts Artapalooza
Thursday, September 17, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. … P. Kathryn Hicks Visual Arts Center
The Artapalooza event, hosted by Club Art and Design, will feature a digital photo booth that allows students to have photos taken and digitally enhanced on the spot. It will also feature a chalk drawing contest, a "create your own postcard" booth, and much more. There will be a jazz combo band playing from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. and hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. In case of rain, the event will be moved to Campus Life Center, Room 319. We hope to see you there!
Nickel and Dimed (PREFACE) Author to Visit USC Upstate Students
Thursday, September 17, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ...HPAC Lobby
University of South Carolina Upstate first-year students will be reading Barbara Ehrenreich’s book Nickel and Dimed in English 101 this school year. Ehrenreich wrote the book about going undercover and working at minimum wage jobs and trying to survive on those wages for a month. She will be visiting USC Upstate on Thursday, September 17 to talk with students and other members of the University community in an informal setting, in the HPAC first floor lobby, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Read more...
Graduate School Test Preparation Workshop
Tuesday, September 22 - November 10, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. … Hodge 268
The Office of Diversity Affairs and Opportunity Network are pleased to announce an opportunity for students to participate in the Graduate School Test Preparation Workshop for the GRE and the GMAT. The workshop will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, September 22 and will conclude on November 10. This seven-week workshop will meet in Hodge 268. The cost for students is $75. All materials are included. If interested, contact Opportunity Network at 503-5966. Seating is limited. Please make checks payable to USC Upstate. Payment is due at time of reservation.
Career Center’s Life After College Series Presents Gloria Graves, Coordinator of Student Development Programs at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Thursday, September 24, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ... CLC 309
Students who are interested in internships in the healthcare environment are urged to attend this series. Gloria Graves will be speaking to all students who are interested in internships or job shadowing at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. All students who want to intern or job shadow at Spartanburg Regional have to go to her office in order to begin the process of orientation and placement.
The Upstate Fallfest Weekend will be fun for all to enjoy!
September 25 - 27, 2009 … Downtown Spartanburg
The University of South Carolina Upstate will host Upstate Fallfest, a fun family weekend, September 25-27 and everyone is invited! The weekend promises activities ranging from live music, sporting events and much, much more. Friday, students are invited to a volleyball game in Hodge Gym and a campus wide talent show afterwards. A Fun Walk/Run around campus begins Saturday’s events and that afternoon, dine on good food provided by the Beacon Drive-In, and good music by The Associates and the Swingin’ Medallions. After the concert, come out to a men’s soccer game against Presbyterian College. Sunday, watch the women’s soccer game against the University of North Florida. Come out and experience Fallfest Weekend. For a full schedule of events, visit the Fallfest Web site…
First Annual Water Festival
Saturday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Watershed Ecology Center is hosting it's first Annual Water Festival in October. There will be fun for the entire family a well as many educational booths and games. Come out and join us! Find out more...
Peace Corps Lunch
Monday, November 2, 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. ... CLC 309
Rachel Mast, Regional Recruiter for the Peace Corps, along with USC Upstate Faculty Members Dr. Jack Turner and Prof. Douglas Jackson will share their experiences as Peace Corps Volunteers and inform interested students and alums about the interview and selection process for Peace Corps Volunteers.
Campus News
Win Dinner with Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed
Seven English 101 students will have an opportunity to eat dinner with Barbara Ehrenreich and a group of English faculty. To be selected for the dinner, students must pick up a free raffle ticket in HPAC 222. The drawing will be held on Monday, September 14, and the seven winners will be notified that day. For more information contact Brenda Davenport at (864) 503-5684 or bdavenport@uscupstate.edu.
It is now football season, get your tickets NOW! Let's go Gamecocks!
USC Gamecock Tickets are now available for sale
Hurry, limited supply!!!!
USC Gamecock Games
September 19 – Florida Atlantic ($28)
September 24 –Mississippi ($36)
October 3 – South Carolina State ($28)
October 10 – Kentucky ($36)October 24 – Vanderbilt ($36)
If you are interested in purchasing tickets, visit CLC Room 303. If you have any questions, please call 503-5107.
Discrimination or Harassment Complaints or Concerns
For assistance with a discrimination or harassment concern, contact Sharon Woods in the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Opportunity at 864-503-5344 or swoods@uscupstate.edu. Read more about the University’s complaint procedures on our Web Site.
Attention Coffee Lovers Everywhere!
Jazzman’s Café will be giving away our NEW Perk’s Card with the purchase of the “Perfect 10 Duet”. The combo includes the 10th Anniversary Coffee and the Caramel Buzz Latte Muffin for only $2.99. We are only giving it away this month and after September the card will cost $25. Come out and take advantage of this amazing offer.
Important Safety Information
Please use caution when crossing campus streets. Remember, according to the South Carolina Code of Laws, when not in a crosswalk, pedestrians must yield the right-of-way to vehicles.
The Writing Center is open NOW
The University Writing Center has opened as of September 8, 2009. Come take advantage of the 50 minute tutoring sessions the center offers by appointment. Walk-ins are welcomed during slow periods. They are facilitating a number of writing workshops this fall to aide students with things such as MLA/APA formatting, drafting ideas, and paper revision and review.
Writing Center hours of operation:
Monday’s, Wednesday’s, and Friday’s: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Call the Writing Center for more information at 503-5883 or visit the Writing Center’s website.
USC Upstate student appointed to the Sodexho Student Board of Directors
USC Upstate nursing student and residential advisor, Abbas Fidahussein has been appointed to the Sodexho Student Board of Directors (SBOD) for the 2009 - 2010 academic year. Sodexho is the company that provides food services at Upstate. Fidahussein was selected from a pool of more than 100 applicants from around the country and will fill one of the 15 openings for the National Board. As apart of the SBOD, Fidahussein will be responsible for suggesting menu ideas, brainstorming dining promotions, and other duties. Here is the full story…
If you missed Peachtree Battle, check out the next Shoestring Players production!
For those of you unable to attend the performances of Peachtree Battle in the Studio Theatre, you really missed a treat. The production closed with a full house and well deserved standing ovation. We are honored to be the only university to produce the hilarious and topical comedy Peachtree Battle which means that the Shoestring Players will be bringing another great production to Upstate entitled You Can’t Take It With You. If you would like to see this play it is October 1 - 3 at 8:00 p.m. and October 4 at 3:00 p.m. For more information visit the Shoestring Players website.
Do you need documents printed, bound, finished or more?
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What is QEP? Check Out the Video and Send in Your Ideas!
USC Upstate is preparing to launch a Quality Enhancement Plan (or QEP) that is designed to enhance a significant aspect of your educational experience at Upstate. What is the significant aspect? Well, we don’t know that yet, and we need your input in making that determination. In fact, we need the entire University community (students, staff, and faculty) to provide input into determining exactly what it is that we want to enhance about your educational experience.
What can you do? First, view the very entertaining and informative QEP video. Believe me, you don’t want to miss this!
Also, please consider submitting a QEP topic idea (a couple of sentences) or a QEP topic proposal (2 pages). The QEP Web site has submission information and guidelines and submission forms (topic idea or two-page proposal). If you are a member of a campus organization, you might consider a submission from that organization. We’re anticipating some interesting topic proposals from the campus community. If you have any questions, please direct them to a member of the QEP Committee or to QEP@uscupstate.edu.
Sociology Student Club Re-forms!
Interested in sociology? This is your chance to get in on the ground level of our student club and make it what you want it to be. Would you like to host panels or videos, hold informal campus discussions, do service projects, work on research or … ? It’s up to you. Those interested should contact Sociology Club advisor: Dr. Laura Jennings, Media 304, 503-5667.
Vote Now On The Top 25 Moments In Upstate Baseball HistoryThe USC Upstate baseball program needs your help as it enters its 25th season in 2010. Begun in 1986, the Spartan nine have had a varied and successful history, all the way from an 8-3 win over Lenoir-Rhyne on March 2, 1986 to its last game of 2009, a 9-2 win over Campbell. The baseball program, in conjunction with the USC Upstate athletic media relations department, has accepted nominations for the Top 25 Moments in program history. Now through Friday, October 16, the program's followers, fans, family, alumni and supporters can vote on the final ballot. Please vote!
MySpartanJob.com: Update Student Employment Application
Before you begin applying for on-campus jobs, ensure that your application is up-to -date! Students who have already created applications from the MySpartanJob.com Web page should make updates by logging in with their existing username and password.
For students who have not previously created an application, follow the link to MySpartanJob.com.
To update an existing application, follow the link to MySpartanJob.com and complete the following steps:
- Go to MySpartanJob.com, and from the right navigation pane, select View/Edit Application.
- Enter login information to continue to update your application. Review all information for accuracy, including your e-mail address and any employment or other experiences from this past year. Correct any misspelled words or typos.
- Save your changes so your application will be correct when viewed during the summer for fall employment purposes.
Note: Usernames and passwords are case sensitive. For assistance with your username or password, contact Myra Segars-Szustak, (864) 503-5323, for assistance.
Community Events
CollegeFest Fall '09
Thursday, September 10, 7-11 p.m. ... Denny's Plaza, Downtown Spartanburg
A great way to kick-off the 2009-2010 school year! CollegeFest is being held in the fall this year, so join us in Denny's Plaza to hear B.o.B., followed by After August, and Matt Wertz capping off the night! Everything kicks off at 7:00 p.m. with food provided from local restaurants. Admission is FREE, so bring all of your friends. Also pick up your CollegeTown Discount Cards to use all over Spartanburg. Check out the event flyer or read more on Facebook...
Shoot for Scholarships!
Friday, September 11, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. … Spartanburg Gun Club
The USC Upstate Alumni Association is proud to present Shoot for Scholarships with the Spartanburg Gun Club. All are invited to register. The event entry fee is $100 per shooter, gun shells will be provided along with refreshments. Shotguns are not included. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. All money raised at this event will support the USC Upstate Alumni Scholarship fund. For more information, please contact the USC Upstate Alumni Office: (864) 503-5235 or email bwsmith@uscupstate.edu. You can also register online or download the event flyer.
Come out and get involved with Lake Sweep 2009
Saturday, September 12, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. … Lake Bowen Park
Lake Sweep is a joint effort between Spartanburg Water and community groups to remove litter from our roadsides, creeks, streams, rivers, and lakes. Help us keep Spartanburg’s water clean by volunteering your time and efforts. Each participant will receive a T-Shirt and door prizes. Lunch will be provided.
Dare Not Walk Alone
Monday, September 14, 7:30 p.m. … Peace Center
Dare Not Walk Alone is a film that covers an incident that occurred in 1964 when a hotel owner poured acid in his pool when white and black activists entered it in an attempt to integrate. After the film, there will be a panel discussion with the director of the movie and others. It will be shown at the Gunter Theater of the Peace Center for the Performing Arts in Greenville, SC. Read more….
2009 - 2010 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Present Automorphosis
Wednesday, September 16, 7 p.m. … Chapman Cultural Center
The Chapman Cultural Center invites you to look into the minds and hearts of people who have transformed their automobiles into works of art in a film entitled Automorphosis. Come out on September 16 and enjoy a special student discount! Regular admission is $5; however, two students will be admitted for the price of one with college ID! Please show your USC Upstate ID to experience Automorphosis at the discounted price. For more information on the upcoming art film series at the Chapman Cultural Center, visit their Web site.
The Woodruff Community Center wants YOU to Volunteer!
The Woodruff Community Center (WCC) has opportunities available for students to give back to the community. The WCC has an After-School Program that starts October 5, 2009, however, recruitment for volunteers is now through September 21, 2009. The After-School program will provide instruction for 72 kindergarten through 5th grade students for six weeks. The hours are Monday through Wednesday from 2:45 - 4 p.m. The WCC is also sponsoring a golf tournament for those who are interested in participating. If you would like additional information, please call Chandra Todd at (864) 476-2256 or click here to download a registration form.
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Spartans + Jimmy John's
Jimmy John’s is a new corporate partner with Upstate Athletics. Check out their web site to see their menu or order online. They are just down the road on Pine Street and they deliver to USC Upstate.