Campus Events
Nickel and Dimed: Roundtable Discussions
Monday, October 12 ... 7:00 pm ... CLC Ballroom
First-year students will join USC Upstate faculty and staff, student leaders from Upstate colleges, and community leaders from throughout South Carolina for dessert and roundtable discussions concerning topics related to Nickel and Dimed. This event brings together good food, good company, and good ideas to promote global thinking and foster new friendships across campus. No lectures, no quizzes, just great ideas shared around the dinner table. Seating is limited to 200. Pick up free tickets for the event in HPAC 222. Dr. George Williams, assistant professor of English, will lead this interactive event.
Join Black Student Leaders for Cookout for a Clause
Thursday, October 15, 3:30 - 6:00 … Campus Edge Clubhouse
Black Student Leaders (B.S.L) will be hosting Cookout for a Clause to benefit The Angel Tree Christmas Project. The menu for this event is a hamburger, hotdog, or BBQ chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, chips and a drink. Dessert is also included. Advance tickets are available for $4 per person, and $5 on the day of the event. Tickets will be sold October 12 - 15, 2009 in the CLC lobby.
Reel Genders International Film Series Presents: Beautiful Thing
Thursday, October 15, 7 - 9:30 p.m. ... Tukey Theater
Introduction and Talkback facilitated by two brand-new male WGS minors: Jason Funderburk and Richman Feher. For more information and plot synopsis, check out the Outfest@Upstate Web site.
Outfest@Upstate Presents Pouring Tea: A Performance by E. Patrick Johnson
Saturday, October 17, 4 - 5:30 p.m. … Jazzman's Cafe (Smith Bldg, 1st floor, USC Upstate)
Dr. E. Patrick Johnson, a native of Hickory, North Carolina, and now chair of the department for performance studies and African-American studies at Northwestern University, conducted interviews throughout the southeast with gay black men and published his findings in a book called Sweet Tea: Gay Black Men in the South. Come learn more, be entertained, and buy a cup of tea at Jazzman's Café. This event will be followed by a Question & Answer period with the artist. There will also be a drawing for prizes. Five free copies of Johnson's book will be given away in a drawing after the performance. For more information, visit the Web site.
USC Upstate College Republicans Present Candidate Christina Jeffrey
Monday, October 19, 2:30 p.m. … Media 220
Christina Jeffrey, candidate for South Carolina’s 4th District congressional seat will be speaking to the USC Upstate Republicans on October 19, 2009. All students are welcome to attend.
Midnight Madness!
Monday, October 19, 10:00 p.m. ... Hodge Center
Everyone is invited to the FREE Midnight Madness event on Monday, October 19 in the Hodge Center. Come and enjoy food and drinks, 500 free t-shirts, and an Air Elite Acrobatic Dunk Team performance.
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.
CAB presents: Rocktoberfest 2009
Wednesday, October 20, 5:00 p.m. … CLC Green Space
All students are welcome to come out to Rocktoberfest 2009 and enjoy carnival rides, food, and much, much more. This year’s concert features Eric Hutchinson, who is currently on tour with Kelly Clarkson. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Students will need to bring their Upstate ID’s in order to receive concession food tickets. Students will also be able to enter a drawing for awesome giveaways. Come out and have a good time!
Take A Stab at It!
Thursday, October 29, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ... CLC 2nd Floor Lobby
USC Upstate's Staff Council is sponsoring a pumpkin carving contest on October 29, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Details about the contest are on this flyer. Staff Council encourages anyone to participate. There will be prizes, too!
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.
USC Upstate College Republicans Present: Congressman Bob Inglis
Monday, November 9, 2:30 p.m. … Media 220
Everyone is invited to hear Congressman Bob Inglis speak to the College Republicans. For more information contact Jim Griffis at (864) 503-5660.
Campus News
USC Upstate Special Announcement:
Wednesday, October 14, 1:00 p.m. … G.B. Hodge Center
The USC Upstate campus community is invited to attend a special announcement that will greatly impact the university and the athletics department on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
Group Fitness in the Wellness Center
Now until December 16, 2009 … Wellness Center Dance Studio
Students are encouraged to visit the Wellness Center’s group fitness classes and have a great workout with Cardio Kick, Step N Pump, Aqua Fit, Cycling or Yoga. All classes are free, however, students must have their University ID to be admitted. For additional information such as the class schedule, call or visit the Wellness Center.
University Police To Conduct Active Shooter Training Session
University Police at the University of South Carolina Upstate will conduct an active shooter training session on campus on Monday, October 19 at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of this session is to promote ongoing safety and security measures in the interest of students and the campus community. The training session will appear to be a real active shooter situation, but is actually a carefully staged scenario that will provide university employees with the training required to properly manage a similar situation, if needed. The mock scenario will take place in the P. Kathryn Hicks Visual Arts Building, which requires portions of Gramling Drive and the Smith Farmhouse parking lot to be closed. Additionally, the Support Services parking lot will be fully utilized by participant parking for all the emergency vehicles. Approximately 30 students are participating in this exercise along with University Police, Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Medical Services, North Spartanburg Fire Department, Emergency Management Office, and Regional One. The campus community is free to observe the training session from a safe distance and must respect the safety perimeter established by University Police. If you have any questions, please contact Chief of Police Klay Peterson at 503-5254
USC Upstate Hosts Open House For Education Graduate Programs
Wednesday, October 20, 4:30 - 6:30
The University of South Carolina Upstate will host an Open House for anyone seeking a master’s degree in education on Wednesday, October 20, 2009 in the Health Education Complex. Attendees will learn how convenient it is to earn a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Special Education for the Visually Impaired. For more information, visit the Web site.
Be a Mentor for the Psychology Department’s Mentoring Matters Program
The Psychology Department’s Mentoring Matters Program is now active. This program pairs first year students with upper-level Psychology students in an effort to help new students familiarize themselves with the Psychology Department and USC Upstate. Peer mentors review psych major requirements, offer advice in terms of scheduling classes, make new students aware of resources available on and off of campus, provide strategies on being successful in the college environment, and answer questions to make the transition into the USC Upstate community as smooth as possible. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, download the application from the Web site. Return the application to Beth Freeman or Yancy McDougal.
New Ticketing Requirement for Guests
Based on the growing numbers of graduates and their guests, the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium is now requiring that all guests, including children of all ages, have a ticket to enter the auditorium in order to adhere to fire code regulations. This change provides for a controlled and safer environment for all participants and guests at the graduation ceremony. Graduation tickets will all be general admission seating. Each graduate will be issued seven (7) tickets. Lost tickets cannot be replaced. All guests attending, including children of all ages, must have a ticket. Faculty and graduates do not need tickets. Academic regalia will serve as the ticket for faculty and graduates. Tickets will be available beginning November 2, 2009 in the HPAC Box Office during the hours of 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students will be required to show their student ID card and sign for the tickets and must pick up their tickets by Monday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m. Two additional tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis on Tuesday, December 15 from 1-5pm. Students must again show their student ID and sign for the additional tickets.
* Students taking classes on the Greenville campus can request tickets through the USC Upstate Office in Greenville Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. beginning November 2, 2009. Within one week of making the request, the tickets will be sent from the main campus to the office and students can sign for and pick up their tickets. Students will be required to show their student ID card. The last day ticket requests can be made at the Greenville Campus is Friday, December 4, 2009. After this date, students must pick up tickets on the main campus as outlined above. All of this information and more can be found here.
Come out and support Upstate Intramurals
Please join us and check out what the University is offering in intramural sports. Flag Football Championships are currently going on. Sign-ups for the X-Box Tournament, Soccer, Tennis, andTexas Hold’em are also available. In addition, if you want to participate in the Moonshine Run on October 13, 2009, please email campusrec@uscupstate.edu. All runners will receive a free T-Shirt. For more information contact Intramural Sports Director David Lancaster.
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.
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.
Community Events
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….
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...
The Junior League of Spartanburg Presents: Santa’s Shoppe 2009
Thursday, November 12 - Sunday, November 15 … Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Everyone is invited to start their Holiday shopping early with the Junior League of Spartanburg’s 21st Anniversary of Santa's Shoppe on November 12-15, 2009 at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in Downtown Spartanburg. The Santa's Soiree gala is Thursday, November 12, 2009. Tickets are $40 per person and $75 per couple. This gala will feature both live and silent auctions, music, food, shopping and more. The Shop ‘til You Drop event is on Friday, November 13, and continues through Sunday, November 15. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. To purchase tickets, contact the Junior League of Spartanburg office, or any Junior League of Spartanburg member. Proceeds from all events will benefit Junior League community project charities. For more information contact the League Office at (864) 583-5842 or event chair Maisie Rash at (864) 497-2443.
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….
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.
Hub City Co-Op Now Accepting Memberships
The Hub City Co-Op is now accepting memberships. Visit their Web site to learn more. There is a membership form there and a great video in case you're not exactly sure what a co-op is all about, plus more information if you have any questions.
Special Offers
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.