 A “Preface” Event: Out of the Box: An Art Creativity Challenge Monday, September 25 … 4:00 p.m. … URC Great Room
Show off your creative talents! Inspire others through your art! For this event, your challenge will be to solve a surprise problem based on the common freshman novel, “When the Emperor Was Divine.” A box of materials will be provided for you to use to create a piece of art based on the book. You can bring your own group of four or come solo and join a group. Prizes will be awarded.
Courage 2 Care: A Performance by Carolyn Cornelison
Wednesday, September 27… 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. … CLC Ballroom
Make Plans to meet Carolyn Cornelison who is coming to USC Upstate to present her program “Courage 2 Care.” In this program, Carolyn shares her own personal story of alcohol and other drug addiction, which all began early in her college life. Carolyn Cornelison’s “Courage 2 Care” program is sponsored by Alcohol & Drug Education Programs and is co-sponsored by The Center for Student Success, Opportunity Network, Student Life, and Budweiser. For more information, contact Erin Morgan, Coordinator of Alcohol & Drug Education Programs, at 503-5195, CLC 107.
 Chief Bobby Welborn Retirement Party
Tuesday, September 26 … 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. … CLC 319
You are cordially invited to a retirement drop-infor Chief Bobby Welborn. We hope that you will come by and wish Chief Welborn every good wish.
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Thursday, September 28 … 7:00 p.m. … Cheese and Wine Shop
The Alumni Association will be hosting another wine tasting at the Cheese and Wine Shop at Hillcrest Specialty Row. Tickets are $15 each and reservations are requested. A portion of ticket sales and wine purchases will be donated to the Alumni Scholarship Fund. It is fun and educational evening. Contact Bea Smith at ext. 5235 for more information.
Jazz on the Square
Friday, September 29 … 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. … Morgan Square
Come down to the Morgan Square fountain right after work and enjoy the music of some of Spartanburg’s best Jazz musicians. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Jazz on the Square is presented by the City of Spartanburg and the Spartanburg Downtown Association.
Panel Discussion on Influenza and You: The difference between avian and the typical influenza and the real risk in our community
Friday, September 29 … 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. … CLC Ballroom
The recent health events involving disease transmission between birds and humans in Asia are of growing concern to the public. As the media presents information about influenza outbreaks, questions arise for individuals and communities. A seminar will to be held this Friday, speakers will include Dr. Julie Helm who will discuss the Avian Flu, Christy Caruso who will discuss the Pandemic Flu, Kathy Bryant who will discuss infection control and community awareness, and Pat Elliott who will discuss personal preparedness. The speakers plan to answer such questions as: Do hospitals, schools, nonprofit and other organizations who serve people in congregate care settings have a need for real concern? What is the difference between avian and the typical influenza virus? How do I need to prepare for the influenza season? How should my organization prepare for a potential outbreak? The experts will explain the differences between in the types of influenzas and the real risks involved in our community. The seminar is free but limited to the registration of the first 50 participants. Please contact Theresa Ricke-Kiely at (864) 503-5754 or tricke-kiely@uscupstate.edu to register.
Attention: Researchers!
Do you need help understanding plagiarism or documenting sources? Consider attending one of the following University Writing Center workshops. There is a limit of 10 students per class. Call ext. 5883 to reserve your spot. For further information, call the University Writing Center at ext. 5883 or Jane Addison at ext. 5604.
Understanding Plagiarism
Thursday, Sept. 21, 3:00-3:55 (ACAT 201)
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 3:00-3:55 (ACAT 204)
Modern Language Association style (MLA)
Tuesday October 3, 4:00-4:55 (ACAT 201)
Friday, November 10, 1:00-1:55 (ACAT 201)
American Psychological Association style (APA)
Friday, October 13, 1:00-1:55 (ACAT 201)
Monday, October 23, 3:00-3:55 (ACAT 201)
General Documentation Workshop
Bring a Research Paper in Progress!
Tuesday, October 19, 5:00-6:30
University Writing Center , HPAC 136
“Women In…” Series continues : Women in Community Service – How to Change the World
Thursday, September 28 … 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. … Campus Life Center 310
The world of non-profit organizations is heavily populated by women activists, leaders and volunteers. Mary Thomas, VP of Programs, Spartanburg Foundation, discusses this gender imbalance in the field, as well as the opportunities is provides for the aspiring female activist. For more information, contact Lisa Johnson at ext. 5724.
A “Preface”Event: Superman Goes to War: Truth, Justice and the American Way?
Monday, October 2 … 5:00 p.m. … Sparty’s Den, Palmetto House
Propagandists love short-cuts – particularly those which short-circuit rational thought. By playing on emotions, exploiting insecurities, and bending the rules of logic, they can shape the way we think and act. As history shows, they can be quite successful. Dr. Canino’s analysis of World War II cartoons, posters, and images in film will expose the tricks that propagandists used and discuss their effects. Led by Dr. Cathy Canino, English faculty.
ScanSource Information Sessions
Monday, October 2 … 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. … CLC 309
ScanSource, the fastest growing public company in the Upstate, will be on campus providing students with information about their successful summer internship program. These sessions are scheduled during the morning and afternoon on October 2. For more information, contact Betty Guzzo.
Coffee & Conversations
Tuesday, October 3 … 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. … Honors House
Kathryn McLaughlin and Cathy Canino will lead this international studies presentation in the Honors House.
A “Preface Event:” Screening History: Documentary, News, Propaganda
Wednesday, October 4 … 6:00 p.m. … Sparty’s Den
Before television, the movie theater provided audiences not only with the feature, but with cartoons, newsreels and other short films as well. Many of these focused on the Japanese and German fronts during WWII, and we will watch an assortment of them: the U.S. government’s official documentary Why We Fight, directed by Frank Capra, who would later make It’s a Wonderful Life; a documentary of life for Japanese children in 1941; several defenses of Japanese internment; newsreel footage of the jungle war in Burma and the bombing of Japan; and more. Peter Caster and Rob McCormick will discuss how these short films “tell” history.
 Southeast Meets Far East: An Artist Lecture and Reception with John and Margie Labadie
Thursday, October 5 … 4:00 p.m. … University Gallery
John and Margie Labadie, teachers at the University of North Carolina Pembroke who work in various forms of new media, will exhibit digital works they created in 2005-2006 during their Fulbright Fellowship to Taiwan from September 29 through October 27 at the University Gallery. There will be an artist lecture starting at 4:00 p.m., followed by a reception, in the Gallery on October 5. All are welcome to attend. For further information, contact Jane Nodine.
Shoestring Players Present Amadeus
October 5 – 7 at 8:15 p.m. and October 8 at 3:15 p.m.
Amadeus tells Mozart's story from the point of view of the court composer Antonio Salieri who masquerades as Mozart's ally while at the same time doing his utmost to destroy the composer’s reputation and any success his compositions may have. Ticket prices are $4 for students and $6 for general admission. For more details, contact Jimm Cox at (864) 503-5697 or jcox@uscupstate.edu.
Red Cross – Keeping Seniors Safer - Session 1
Friday, October 6 … 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. … Rampey
The Red Cross/Key to Independent Living will offer three sessions this semester to help men and women 60 years and older. The first session will focus on disaster preparedness and response. E-mail Jeanette Reeves to sign up. There is limited seating. If enough people reserve by Wednesday, October 4, pizza may be ordered. If not, you may bring your own lunch.
Spartanburg International Festival
Saturday, October 7 … 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. … Barnet Park, downtown Spartanburg
Spartanburg meets the world in this annual international showcase of nations. Over 20 countries will be represented by cultural booths, food tents, music, dance, children’s activities, a marketplace and a grand parade. USC Upstate students, staff, and faculty have been involved in all aspects of planning for this event. Look forward to seeing all of you there.
Technology Training Workshops: Online Teaching Resources
Through our institutional membership in the Sloan-C Consortium for Online Education, paid for by a Faculty Technology Training Grant from the Carolina Piedmont Foundation, we are able to enroll up to 15 faculty members in some very good online professional development workshops. The following three online courses and one seminar are being offered this fall. Contact Dr. Tom Davis via email if you would like to participate in one or more of these.
Teaching Online – Course Development Basics: Based on research and the Sloan-C effective practices, this workshop provides the foundation for designing and delivering online courses. Faculty gain enhanced pedagogical knowledge and learn effective strategies for creative, online classroom facilitation. During the three-week workshop which begins Sept. 27th, facilitators will review the benefits and challenges of online curriculum development and teaching and address the qualities of effective online education. The workshop is designed as an 'active' learning experience, enabling faculty to explore actual online courses in several disciplines, as well as build a syllabus leading to a complete online course module for their course. Get more information at: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/gettingstarted.asp
Copyright Compliance for Online Educators: As an online educator, you face a new world of legal issues. In this workshop, Linda Enghagen, of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, will take you through the key copyright issues that you and your colleagues should be aware of when delivering your online courses. This workshop runs from October 18 – 27 th. Get more information at: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/copyright.asp
Student Services for Online Programs: Successful online learning programs provide students with access not only to instruction, but to a wide range of support services. This workshop runs from Nov. 8 – 17 th and will explore ways in which technology has automated the student's total learning experience, spilling over to the rest of the university such as administration, academic counseling, and technical support. Get more information at: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/studentservices.asp
Blended Learning – Research Perspectives, a Webinar: Integrating face-to-face and online learning, blending can enhance learning and optimize seat time. How can blending transform today’s learning environments? In response to this question, 24 practitioners at 16 colleges and organizations examine research, stakeholder perspectives and best practices in 13 chapters designed for multiple educational contexts such as: designing and delivering hybrid courses, student interaction and student satisfaction, strategies for training and preparing faculty and other related topics. This online seminar takes place on Friday, Oct. 13 th from 2 – 3:30 pm. Get more information at: http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/index.asp
Auditions for the Shoestring Players Production of “Picnic”
Monday, October 9 … 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. … Performing Arts Center
The Shoestring Players at the University of South Carolina Upstate will be holding auditions for “Picnic .” Cast requirements are four men, seven women and one young boy. To learn more about the play, its guest director and performance dates, read the news release here. Info Session: BA in Nonprofit Administration
Tuesday, October 10 … 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. … Rampey
Theresa Ricke-Kiely will lead an informational session for those interested in obtaining a BA in Nonprofit Administration. She is gearing the session specifically towards current employees of nonprofits. There will be course informaiton and brochures to pick up. For more information contact her at ext. 5754 or email her.
Purchasing and DEV Training
Tuesday, October 10 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and Thursday, October 12 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m…. Rampey Center
Our Purchasing Director, Denis Ellinger will bring us up to date on purchasing and DEV policies. This will be a great time to know what is new from Columbia’s Purchasing Department and how the Upstate Purchasing Department is handling the paperwork. This is your opportunity to have your questions answered. E-mail Jeanette Reeves to sign up! Limited Seating!
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