Chief of Police Search – Interview with Mr. Scott Beckner
Monday, January 22 … 1:00 p.m. … CLC Ballroom
Our first candidate for the chief of police position is Scott Beckner who will be conducting a presentation to the entire campus community in the CLC ballroom this afternoon, as part of his two-day visit to the USC Upstate campus. We extend an invitation to you to attend his presentation and share your thoughts with us. Beckner has 19 years of law enforcement experience and is currently an administrative lieutenant with Michigan State University. He has a Juris Doctorate, Masters of Science, and a BA in Criminal Justice. He is a former police officer with the City of East Lansing, Mich. Other candidates will be on campus February 1, 6 and 8 and will make presentations to the campus community. Please call the Office of Student and Diversity Affairs, Ext. 5107, with any questions.
MLK Commemorative Walk
Thursday, January 25 … 11:45 a.m. … CLC Patio
Due to the inclement weather last week, the Office of Student Life rescheduled the MLK Commemorative Walk for January 25 at 11:45 a.m., meeting in the CLC Patio, and returning to the HPAC Lobby area after the walk for the MLK Commencement Ceremony. Please notify April Moore, in the Office of Student Life, with any questions.
 Grammy Award Winner Jazz Pianist/ Vocalist Diane Schuur
Friday, January 26 … 12:00 noon … Humanities and Performing Arts Theatre
If you missed her last time around, not to worry, she is back! Grammy award winner and acclaimed jazz pianist/vocalist Diane Schuur will be returning to USC Upstate this upcoming Friday. She will conduct a one hour lecture/demonstration in the Humanities and Performing Arts Theatre at no cost for your enjoyment. Spend an enchanting lunch hour as Ms. Schuur entertains you by sharing her life within the music industry and sings a few of her fabulous tunes for you.....She is dazzling, thoroughly entertaining and most delightful. We'll see you there! Please direct all questions to the office of Student and Diversity Affairs, ext. 5107.
“Beginning to Save” Seminar
Tuesday, January 30 … 12:15 p.m. … Rampey Center
The Carolina Piedmont Foundation and the Staff Council will sponsor a presentation by Corey Carson from Bank of America at the Rampey Center. If you’re just starting to save, or if you’re looking to expand your saving opportunities, this seminar is for you. Corey will discuss the advantages and risks of different savings vehicles. Cookies and beverages will be provided. If you’re coming, email or call Ryan Boggs at rboggs@uscupstate.edu x5218 by 4:00 pm on Monday, January 29.
Transitions: Urban League of the Upstate Meeting
Thursday, February 1 … 6:30 p.m. … CLC 309
The Urban League of the Upstate Young Professionals is an auxiliary of the Urban League of the Upstate. This developing force is composed of key local talent of young professionals who are committed to serving the Upstate region through social and civic engagement. ULUYP is one of 36 chapters of the National Urban League Young Professionals, which serves as the umbrella organization under the National Urban League to support the League's 5-point empowerment agenda. For more information contact Sherry McAdams at ext. 5393.
Dream It, Do It
Saturday, February 3 … 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. … Rampey Center
Student Development invites all non-traditional students to attend “Dream It, Do It,” a morning of food, fun and fellowship.
USC Upstate Presents Guitar Concert
Tuesday, February 6 … 8:00 p.m. … HPAC
Marty Fort, guitar instructor at USC Upstate, will present a concert dedicated to celebrating the eclectic music of the modern guitar on Tuesday, February 6 at 8:00 p.m. in the Humanities and Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature performances by USC Upstate faculty and students and the Columbia guitar orchestra will perform classical, jazz and popular music. Admission is free but donations for the music scholarship fund will be accepted at the door. For further details, contact Marty Fort at Ext. 5299.
Graduate School Test Prep Workshop for Spring 2007
Mondays and Wednesdays…Starting Monday, February 5 … Hodge 256
Are you thinking about graduate school but worried about the entrance exam? If so, the Division of Student and Diversity Affairs and Opportunity Network are pleased to announce an opportunity for students, alumni and staff to participate in the GRE and GMAT test prep workshops. Workshops will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., starting February 5, and includes 18 hours of instruction (nine hours of English and nine hours of math) in 14 sessions over a seven week period. The costs are $75 for students (includes materials) and $100 for alumni and staff (includes materials). To secure your place, contact Opportunity Network or visit Smith 101. Seating is limited. Payment is due at the time of reservation.
 Washington DC Internship Information Workshop
Thursday, February 8 … 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. … CLC 309
Remind students about this internship information event. For further details, contact John Montemayor at ext. 5124.
Webinar: The Latest on the Sexual Harassment Front
Thursday, February 8 … 3:00 p.m. …Rampey
Explore the latest developments in sexual harassment law. Learn how recent court cases should inform your decision-making and what those cases mean in the context of higher education. This Webinar will examine the current legal climate on such sexual harassment issues as what does and does not constitute a hostile environment, why recipient subjectivity matters even more than you may have thought, what actually constitutes an adverse action and other timely topics. The session also includes a focus on that often elusive practical guidance to be gleaned from the latest case law. The presenter will be Laura Todd Johnson, attorney, University of Arizona; member of the board of directors for the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault; commissioner on the University of Arizona Commission on the Status of Women. Please rsvp to Jeanette Reeves soon as seating is limited.
 Black History Month Events Include Visit by Dr. Essie Mae Washington-Williams
Tuesday, February 27 … 7:00 p.m. … CLC Ballroom
Dr. Essie Mae Washington-Williams , a retired teacher and the daughter of the late U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond, will give a presentation on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Campus Life Center Ballroom. Thurmond, once this country's leading voice for racial segregation, refused to acknowledge Washington-Williams publicly but had a strong ongoing private relationship with her. Mrs. Washington-Williams discusses this relationship and the contradiction between the father she knew and his public image. In her book, Dear Senator, Washington-Williams shares her life story – one that has enriched the lives of many and has helped to change the fabric of American history.
Crop for a Cause: Scrapping From the Heart
There will be a charity scrapbooking crop event to benefit SAFE Homes – Rape Crisis Coalition on February 3 at Spartanburg Regional Heart Center. See the flyer for more details.
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On January 8, David Calvin (Counseling Services) participated as a panelist in a national webinar on depression and suicide targeted at parents of college aged students. The webinar was sponsored by Campus Outreach Services and was designed to educate parents on the symptoms of and treatments for depression so that they could more easily recognize the possible warning signs and take steps to prevent its escalation. The webinar reached parents located at over twenty campuses across the country. 
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MLK Essay Contest: Who is your hero?
The USC Upstate Gospel Choir sang recently for the SCETV Road Show that was televised live from downtown Spartanburg in celebration of the city’s 175 th anniversary. The Gospel Choir will celebrate its own anniversary with a concert on Sunday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom. 