Food and Clothing Drive, Hosted by Rho Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30 ... Magnolia House, Palmetto House, and CLC Lobbies
Please join the Rho Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in providing service to all mankind through their food and clothing drive. Find the nearest donation box on campus and donate non-perishable food items, lightly used coats, jackets, and warm clothing. All proceeds will go towards assisting families at the Haven Shelter. For more information, contact Brittany Judge.
Panera Bread Presents: USC Upstate Night
Monday, October 26, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ... Panera Bread, Hillcrest Shopping Center
All students are invited to come out to support the Upstate Athletics Department by purchasing food at Panera Bread. A percentage of Panera Bread's profits will be donated to the Athletics Department. Have dinner with friends, family, and the Spartans.
.jpg "Disability Services")
Mayor’s Forum by The Committee for People with Disabilities
Tuesday, October 27, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. … CLC 310
Join Mayor Bill Barnet, Dr. Tina Herzberg and USC Upstate Disability Services for a viewing and discussion of selections from the documentary Including Samuel. Come and get involved in a frank and open discussion about issues that people with disabilities face. This event is also to encourage inclusion and raise disability awareness. Everyone is invited to attend.
Kayak Roll Class
Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ... USC Upstate Pool
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a free Kayak Roll Class. Participants will learn white water kayaking basics. All equipment will be provided. School ID is required in order to enter the pool area. Contact Eric Davis for more information.
IMPACT's Haunted Hallow
Wednesday, October 28, 8:00 p.m. until Midnight ... Wooded Area Behind the USC Upstate Police Department
Come out to the Haunted Hallow trail sponsored by community service club IMPACT and be prepared to be scared! There will be many scary scenes throughout the trail. Students are advised to wear comfortable tennis shoes in case of running out of fear. The price is $2 per person or $1 with two canned goods. The proceeds will help support the Special Olympics.
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. Everyone is encouraged to participate. There will be prizes, too!
CAB Costume Party
Friday, October 30, 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) invites all to attend the CAB Costume Party. Wear your most attractive costumes and bring a canned good to support Greater Spartanburg Ministries. The entry fee is $2, and $1 with a canned good. Don't forget your student ID!
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.
Reel Genders Film Series Presents: Talk to Her
Thursday, November 5 … 7:00 p.m. … Tukey Theater
After a chance encounter at a theater, two men, Benigno and Marco, meet at a private clinic where Benigno works. Lydia, Marco’s girlfriend and a bullfighter by profession, has been gored and is in a coma. It so happens that Benigno is looking after another woman in a coma, Alicia, a young ballet student. The lives of the four characters will flow in all directions, past, present and future, dragging all of them towards an unsuspected destiny. The communication gap between the sexes is not easily resolved when your partner is in a coma. Or is it? Come find out! After the movie there will be an informative discussion/talk-back. Want to know more? Contact Lisa Johnson.
Upstate College Republicans Present: Congressman Bob Inglis
Monday, November 9, 2:30 p.m. ... Media 220
Congressman Bob Inglis will speak to the College Republicans on Monday, November 9, 2009. Everyone is invited to attend. Call Jim Griffis for further information at 503-5660.
Campus News
Get your Spartan T-Shirt On Sale NOW in the University Bookstore!
Students are invited to take advantage of the sport t-shirt sale in the USC Upstate Bookstore. Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, and Golf t-shirts are on sale now for %50 off. Come in and buy a few.
Shoestring Players At USC Upstate Update Their Logo To Reflect Its Evolution
A little over 35 years ago, the Shoestring Players at the University of South Carolina Upstate held rehearsals on the front lawn of the campus and performances in the converted Rodeway Inn Bar and Grill. They worked hard to survive on shoestring budgets without compromising production values. Thus, the organization’s logo accurately reflected that endeavor…..a sneaker with loose shoestrings. But over the years, the Shoestring Players evolved to higher levels both in reputation and performance facilities. "As the level of sophistication of the Shoestring Players has grown, we have outgrown the logo that has served us well for so long,” said Jimm Cox, chair of the Department of Fine Arts and Communication Studies and director of the theatre program at USC Upstate. What is the significance of the new logo? Find out in this media release.
The College Access Challenge, Now Through February 27, 2010
The College Access Challenge is an online video contest for South Carolina college students. Students across the state are invited to make short videos (3 minutes or less) telling people why they should go to college. The College Access Challenge is open to students enrolled at the time of the contest in a college or university in South Carolina. All participants in the contest must be at least 18 years of age at the time of their contest submission. The grand prize winner will receive a shiny new 17-inch Apple MacBook Pro, complete with Apple’s professional video editing software suite: Final Cut Studio! The second place winner will receive a new 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro, pre-installed with Final Cut Express! The third place winner will receive a new 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro, pre-installed with Final Cut Express! Thehonorable mention award recipients will each receive an Apple iPod Touch! For more information, visit the College Access Challenge Web site.
Reminder About Lost and Found Items:
If you are missing something, check with University Police to see if it has been turned in. Or, if you find something, deliver it to the police so they can notify the owner.
Community Events
Spartanburg Mayoral Candidates Forum
Friday, October 30, 11:00 a.m. ...Spartanburg Methodist College Chapel
You are invited to attend the Spartanburg Mayoral Candidates Forum as candidates Junie White and Mike Fowler share their platforms and field questions. This event is open to the public.
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….