USC Upstate Student Recital (Guitar and Percussion)
Tuesday, November 28 … 8:00 p.m. … HPAC
Upstate Guitar instructor Marty Fort and drum instructor Tim Blackwell present applied music students in recital. Students will perform jazz, blues, rock, folk and classical music. Admission is free but donations for the music scholarship fund will be accepted at the door.
Stress Free Zone
Wednesday, November 29 … 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. … CLC Lobby
Counseling Services is sponsoring the “Stress Free Zone” where you can decrease your stress with massage, X Box, stress busters and more! FREE raffle for stress busting kits! Read the flyer or contact Counseling Services at 503-5195 for more information.
 United Way Campaign Wraps Up
Thursday, November 30
Individuals who turn in a completed United Way pledge card to Frances Krydynski, Admin. 222, by November 30 th will be entered into the drawing for a reserved parking space for the year 2007, beginning in January. (Spaces have been pre-designated for each building.) Didn’t get a pledge card? Contact Frances Krydynski.
 "Women In" Lunch Series: Women in Chinese History: The Infamous Lady Yang
Thursday, November 30 … 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. … Campus Life Center 317
She was chief concubine to Emperor Ming Huang of the Han Dynasty, China. She is still heralded as the most beautiful woman to have ever lived. And, she was executed as a traitor. Kitty Rickert, Dept. of History, discusses gender, power, and a compelling moment in the history of China. For more information, contact Lisa Johnson.
Seven Hidden Reasons People Leave and Stay
Thursday, November 30 … 3:00 p.m. … Rampey Center
According to extensive studies, more than 85 percent of managers believe employees leave for “pull” reasons such as “more pay” or “better opportunity.” Yet, when objective third parties ask employees what caused them to think about leaving in the first place, more than 80 percent of employees cite “push” factors related to management practices or dysfunctional cultures. This Webinar identifies seven root causes of employee disengagement and turnover that are “hiding in plain sight” but go unnoticed by too many managers. Examine key factors in retention and learn how your institution can retain its best employees. Email Jeanette Reeves to sign up.
 Arbor Day Celebration
Friday, December 1 … 12:00 p.m. … University Readiness Center
The USC Upstate Alumni Association, together with the JM Smith Corporation, invite you to attend the annual Arbor Day Celebration. Dr. Allan Armitage , an internationally known writer, speaker and researcher, is the guest speaker. Autographed copies of his books will be available for purchase. Tickets are $5 per person which includes lunch. Additional event sponsors include Spartanburg Garden Council and Spartanburg Men’s Garden Club. For more details or to purchase tickets, call ext. 5277 or e-mail yrobinson@uscupstate.edu.
Hampton Heights Spirit of Christmas Past Tour of Homes
December 2 & 3 … Hampton Heights
This event will put you in the holiday spirit as you tour six historic homes, listen to live Christmas music and take horse-drawn carriage rides. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the tour. For more information, look at the flyer, or call 316-6135, or e-mail hamptonheightstour@earthlink.net.
 Chili Cook-Off
Friday, December 8 … 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. … Dining Hall
Make plans to have lunch at the annual chili cookoff, sponsored by Alumni Affairs. The entire campus community is invited to come. And for just $5.95, you can eat all you want! The menu includes 15 different kinds of chili, plus salad, cornbread, tea and cookies. For more information on this event, contact Bea Smith.
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Did you know that November is the ideal time to plant spring flowering bulbs? Bruce Suddeth, director of landscaping, has some tips for how to properly plant bulbs for the best spring results.
Planting depths, he says, are measured from the base of the bulb to the soil surface. For a crocus, this means two to three inches; for a grape hyacinth, three to four inches; a dutch iris should be five inches and tulips and daffodils set at eight inches (or five inches for smaller bulbs).
The rule of thumb for planting bulbs is depth equals three times the height of the bulb. When planting, err on the side of planting too shallow.
Many bulbs and corms have contractile roots. These roots serve to relocate the bulb or corm to its ideal depth. Hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, crocus, and gladiolus are just some that can relocate themselves. Happy bulb planting!
Nick Catto (University Communications) recently attended “An Event Apart” conference in Austin, Texas, which brought together some of the leaders in web standards, including Eric Meyer and Jeffery Zeldman. Talks included web design, tips and tricks, and the importance of creating web sites that are accessible to everyone. 
Women's Basketball: Spartans Open Season With Win Over Converse on November 15
Holiday Traditions 
Shoestring Players Hold Auditions For “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”
Carolyn Turner, president of IMPACT, and David Berry, SGA President discuss Student Life and Community Service.
Hosts of ESPN AM 1400 talk about sports.
Bill Barnet, mayor of Spartanburg, is interviewed.
Eddie Payne, men’s basketball coach, and Mike Hall, athletic director, are interviewed about basketball season and move to Division I.
Jane Nodine, professor of art, discusses the outdoor sculptures on campus.
Christmas Angels
The Tree is Lit!
Singing Carols 
Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble 
Leadership Briefing
