Campus Events
CAB Presents: Think You Got TALENT?
Friday, September 25, 8:00 p.m. … CLC Ballroom
Come out to the CAB Campus-wide Talent Show and see your fellow students perform. The show will also feature the lovely Spartinas. Free tickets are available in the Student Life Office, CLC Room 203. For more information, contact CAB@uscupstate.edu.
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 field 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 must 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…
Upstate Bookstore Sponsors Banned Books Week
Saturday, September 26, - Friday October 3 … Upstate Bookstore, HEC
The Upstate Bookstore wants to invite you to read banned books to support the principle of intellectual freedom. Please stop by the bookstore and take a look at books that have been banned or challenged! Express your freedom!
Come Out to the Gospel Choir Explosion
Sunday, September 27, 5:00 p.m. … CLC Ballroom
Several gospel choirs from area universities and churches will come together to worship and raise money for two charities. Admission is $2 at the door and all proceeds will be donated. The event is sponsored by the Collegiate Women of the Upstate and the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Get there early! Read more...
Dig Pink!
Tuesday, September 29, 7:00 p.m. … Hodge Gym
With the month of October designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness month, the USC Upstate volleyball team will start the month two days early to support this worthy cause with the Dig Pink Rally campaign. The Spartans have designated their home match on Tuesday, Sept. 29 against Wofford as USC Upstate's "Dig Pink" match. Individual sponsors can pledge money or make a donation for the cause online. The money raised by the team will go directly to The Side-Out Foundation, a volleyball consortium, dedicated to supporting health care professionals in their pursuit of practical solutions for women and men with this dreaded disease. For more information contact assistant coach Ashley Stathas at (864) 503-5158 or astathas@uscupstate.edu. Find out more on their Web site…
The Shoestring Players Present: You Can’t Take It With You
Thursday, October 1 - Saturday, October 3, 8:00 p.m. … HPAC
Come out and see this Pulitzer Prize winning comedic play in three acts by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Student tickets are on sale now in the USC Upstate Box Office. Ticket prices are $4 for students and $6 for the general public. For more information contact Rich Robinson at (864) 503-5261 or check out the press release.
Would you like to be certified in exercise and choreography?
Saturday, October 3 - Sunday October 4, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. … HEC room 2002
Maya Carter is hosting an AFAA Group Exercise Certification in practical skills and choreography workshop. The workshop will include a review of the AFAA’s basic exercise standards and guidelines. The price of the workshop is $299 and includes a one year AFAA membership, a primary group exercise certification study guide and a one day certification review. Current CPR certification is required prior to registration. For more information, contact Maya Carter, mcarter@uscupstate.edu.
USC Upstate College Republicans Present Solicitor Trey Gowdy
Monday, October 5, 2:30 p.m. … Media Building, Room 220
Solicitor Trey Gowdy will be speaking to students about his campaign for the 4th District congressional seat. All students are welcome to attend. For more information contact Jim Griffis at (864) 503-5660.
Mr. Phi Mu Pageant
Monday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. ... CLC Ballroom
Come out and support Phi Mu Sorority as they present the Mr. Phi Mu Pageant. The cost is $2 per person and all proceeds support the Childrens Miracle Network.
National Depression Screening Day
Tuesday, October 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. … CLC Second Floor Lobby
Have you or someone that you know ever experienced feelings of constant fatigue or sadness, have trouble sleeping, lack of appetite or increased appetite, fluctuation of weight, increased irritability, feelings of being isolated, or have trouble concentrating? These are common symptoms of depression and most people have or will experience this. In an effort to normalize this issue, Counseling Services invites all students to attend the Depression Screening Day event. Participants can learn more about depression by picking up brochures, completing a self assessment and viewing an educational video. Counselors will also be available to talk with participants. Participating students will be entered in a FREE raffle for great prizes. For more information, contact Counseling Services at (864) 503-5195 or stop by the Counseling Services office in the CLC Suite 224.
USC Upstate’s First Internship Fair
Tuesday, October 20, 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. … CLC Ballroom
Students are encouraged to attend USC Upstate’s first Internship Fair on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. This event gives students an opportunity to learn about internships in their major, and allow them a chance to network with area businesses and agencies. For more information, contact John Montemayor at (864) 503-5124.
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
Control Your Privacy on Facebook: 10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know
Have you ever been tagged in a picture on Facebook that caused you great shame? Have you ever added a complete stranger to your friends list because you shared mutual friends, but you don’t know how to allow them to only see certain things? Well, we want all students to be aware of all the privacy settings that Facebook offers. There are ways to only allow a certain group of your Facebook friends to your personal profile information. Often times, you may be tagged in pictures not meant for your family members or your employers to see and it causes problems. Nick O’Neill at All Facebook, the Unofficial Facebook Resource wrote an article entitled, 10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know, that teaches you how to make your Facebook profile more private. All students are encouraged to take a look…
The Administrative Area Feedback System
In order to provide a more efficient and timely method of feedback to departments, a new administrative area feedback system has been developed to receive your comments throughout the year. If you would like to provide recognition for excellent service, feedback on services or operations, or general comments regarding an administrative area, please visit this Web site. There, you will be able to choose a unit and access the relevant feedback form. Please bookmark this link for future use. The website can also be accessed by navigating to the Assessment and Compliance webpage through the A-Z directory and clicking the “Administrative Area Feedback” link at the top right of the page. This Web site is for use by faculty, staff, students, and any community members who interact with the University. Feel free to forward the link to others or include it in correspondence from your department. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Brian Mallory, director, Institutional Effectiveness & Compliance at (864) 503-5796.
Get Your Seasonal Influenza Vaccine through Health Services
Health Services plans to begin administering the partial-shipment of seasonal influenza vaccine for students, faculty members, and staff of USC Upstate in the near future! Those wishing to receive vaccination will need to present USC Upstate photo identification in order to qualify for this program. The fee for students is $10, unless students qualify for the federal Vaccines for Children program (also known as Vaccine Assurance for All Children—VAFAC in South Carolina). All services are payable by cash or check only, as Health Services does not have the ability to process debit and credit cards. Dates, times, locations, and appointment status are noted below:
- Monday, September 28th from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at USC Upstate Greenville (formerly UCG); Room number to be assigned and posted – No appointment necessary at this location only
- Thursday, October 1st from 1:00 – 5:00 PM in Health Services, Building 1 of The Villas; Appointments are required; call extension 5191 to schedule
- Tuesday, October 6th from 1:00 – 5:00 PM in Health Services, Building 1 of The Villas; Appointments are required; call extension 5191 to schedule
- Additional individual appointments may be scheduled for immunization after October 6th, while vaccine supplies last, by calling extension 5191.
Health Services has pre-registered with DHEC to receive the Novel H1N1 Vaccine when it becomes available. More information will be distributed regarding this vaccine at a later date.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) has begun!
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of peer-led review sessions to assist students with courses that are usually difficult. SI is available to all students who want a better understanding of course material and wish to improve their grades. On average, students who attend SI on a regular basis earn a final letter grade that is ½ to a full letter grade higher. Please take advantage of SI! Visit the Academic Support Center Web site for a full list of course offerings…
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 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. 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
Do you need documents printed, bound, finished or more?
OfficeMax ImPress® print and document services is USC Upstate’s new resource for printing, binding, finishing and more. Whether you need student materials, readers, syllabi, postcards, workbooks, course packets, newsletters, posters or banners, OfficeMax ImPress delivers customized quality digital printing that helps you achieve what matters most: Your potential at work. For more information on OfficeMax ImPress, contact Holly Vogler at (864) 504-9462 or impress0317c@officemax.com, or contact Peggie Albrecht at (864) 567-2753 or peggiealbrecht@officemax.com
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
Kayak Roll Class
Tuesday, September 29, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. … Converse College Pool
Come learn the art of rolling a kayak and other paddling basics from the safe, warm confines of a swimming pool. LEAF Outdoor Recreation instructors will teach students the essentials needed to kayak. All necessary equipment will be provided. For more information contact LEAF Outdoor Recreation at (864) 595-5356.
Wild Wing Cafe Music Challenge
Wednesday, September 30, 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. ... Wild Wing Cafe, Spartanburg, SC
News Channel 7 is doing a "Battle of the Bands"-type competition on September 30 at the Spartanburg Wild Wing Cafe from 5 pm until 11 pm. The "Wild Wing Cafe Music Challenge" gives local bands and musicians the opportunity to compete for a television feature. So if you or anyone you know would be interested in this event, please tell them to go to www.sceneon7.com to register, or contact Kristina Smith at (864) 595-4637 or ksmith@wspa.com for more information.
Visit Hollywild Animal Park for College Days!
Saturdays and Sundays of October, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. … Hollywild Animal Park
If you need a break from your studies and would like to take a ride on the wild side, Hollywild Animal Park would love for you to visit any time! During the month of October they are having College Days and students visiting will receive a special rate. Spend a day at Hollywild for only $6 for you and a friend. Take a ride on the safari, hand feed the animals, and catch a Creature Feature Presentation. If you like, bring a picnic lunch or buy concessions on site. Preview the fun at Hollywild Animal Park online….
Experience Street Beat
Monday, October 19, 7:00 p.m. … David Reid Theatre, Chapman Cultural Center
Street Beat is a high energy explosion of urban rhythm, hip hop moves and break dance acrobatics. This is a company of drummers, musicians and dancers who bring the raw rhythmic originality of street style performances together in a dynamic stage production. The price for students is $10. Visit the Chapman Cultural Center’s Web site….
Chapman Cultural Center Presents: 3 Short Films
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. … David Reid Theatre, Chapman Cultural Center
Come out and watch these 3 short films. The price is $5.
Song of Pumpkin Brown
A lonely boy discovers the jazz trumpet as a way to deal with his growing grief
Search
A thought-provoking commentary on death and dying through the eyes of a lonely African-American housekeeper
Le Croisment
A young prostitute, crosses paths with the Poet
For more information, visit the Chapman Cultural Center’s Web site….
Traces of the Trade
Thursday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. … David Reid Theatre, Chapman Cultural Center
This movie is about the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. Come out and enjoy this film. The price is $5. For more information visit the Chapman Cultural Center’s 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...
Experience Alegria by Cirque du Soleil for a Discounted Price
Wednesday, November 18 - Sunday November 22 … BI-LO Center
Students are invited to experience Alegria by Cirque du Soleil for a student price of only $20. Alegria is a state of mind which means “jubilation” in Spanish. The characters of Alegria play out the lives of King’s fools, minstrels, beggars, old aristocrats, clowns and children from ancient monarchies to modern democracies. This special student offer is only available online and will expire on September 25. For more information, visit the Web site.
Special Offers
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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.