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Family and Alumni Weekend
Celebrate Our Spartan Family!
Join us for USC Upstate Family and Alumni Weekend! This event is a fantastic opportunity for families and Alumni to visit and experience our vibrant campus community. Participants can take advantage of various activities, such as campus tours, faculty lectures, reunions, and sporting events. There will also be opportunities to meet with our staff and faculty to learn more about the academic programs and resources available to our students.
To cap it off, we will host a Family Fest where participants can mingle and socialize with each other and the college community. Family Weekend is an excellent chance for families to connect with their students and see firsthand the impact our institution has on their lives. We look forward to welcoming all families to our campus and making unforgettable memories together!
Family and Alumni Weekend Events
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Thursday, October 5
Join us for a FREE festive evening in downtown Spartanburg as we celebrate the start of the college basketball season. This exciting new tradition features music, food and drinks, interactive games, competitions, and a special appearance by our Spartans basketball teams. You won't want to miss this opportunity to show support for our athletic programs and engage with other USC Upstate fans, students, alums, faculty and staff, and the community. We invite every Spartan to put on their green and join us for this exciting event!
Friday, October 6
Campus Walking Tour and Bench Dedication
Join us for a tour of our beautiful 330-acre campus!
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stroll down memory lane and learn about the history and recent development of the USC Upstate campus. During the tour, there will be a bench dedication to Professors Emeritus’, Dr. Meyer Drucker and Dr. Diana Clary.Welcome Reception
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All alumni, families, friends, faculty and staff are invited to join us for a complimentary cheese and wine reception in the HPAC Lobby. Beer, wine, non-alcohol beverages and light appetizers will be provided. Event is complimentary but registration is required.
Alumni Awards Dinner
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Olin B. Sansbury, Jr. Campus Life Center
Celebrate our Alumni Awards Honorees with a gala sit down dinner with music and dancing. Winners will be announced soon!
Saturday, October 7
Uptoberfest Lawn Party
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: University Readiness Center (URC) (On the lawn)
Everyone is welcome for a lawn party in the traditional OktoberFest style with bratwursts, beer and music. Other food and beverage options will be available. Tickets include meal, one beverage ticket and a commemorative gift. There will be a cash bar also available.
Accounting Reunion
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics (The George)
Gospel Choir and Decade Celebration with Alphaeus Anderson
Time: 7:00 p.m.
HPAC Theatre
Free
Join us at the USC Gospel Concert & Celebration—an electrifying night honoring alumni, uplifting worship, and unveiling original music. Even though Alphaeus Anderson is celebrating 10 years as the Director of the Gospel Choir, this night is going to be all about celebrating the journey. Experience an unforgettable night, bask in the joy of worship, get ready for surprise special guests, and get a sneak peek of upcoming original music. Admission is FREE! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Concert starts at 7:00 p.m. in the stunning HPAC Theatre. Don't miss out on this exhilarating free event open to all!
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Thursday, October 5
Join us for a FREE festive evening in downtown Spartanburg as we celebrate the start of the college basketball season. This exciting new tradition features music, food and drinks, interactive games, competitions, and a special appearance by our Spartans basketball teams. You won't want to miss this opportunity to show support for our athletic programs and engage with other USC Upstate fans, students, alums, faculty and staff, and the community. We invite every Spartan to put on their green and join us for this exciting event!
Friday, October 6
Campus Walking Tour and Bench Dedication
Join us for a tour of our beautiful 330-acre campus!
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stroll down memory lane and learn about the history and recent development of the USC Upstate campus. During the tour, there will be a bench dedication to Professors Emeritus’, Dr. Meyer Drucker and Dr. Diana Clary.Welcome Reception
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All alumni, families, friends, faculty and staff are invited to join us for a complimentary cheese and wine reception in the HPAC Lobby. Beer, wine, non-alcohol beverages and light appetizers will be provided. Event is complimentary but registration is required.
Don't miss the Ferris Wheel and the midway! We will have a full carnival featuring large rides, interactive attractions, carnival games, prizes, fried foods and so much more. Free for Students, Faculty, Staff, & their Guests.
Saturday, October 7
Uptoberfest Lawn Party
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: University Readiness Center (URC) (On the lawn)
Everyone is welcome for a lawn party in the traditional OktoberFest style with bratwursts, beer and music. Other food and beverage options will be available. Tickets include meal, one beverage ticket and a commemorative gift. There will be a cash bar also available.
Gospel Choir and Decade Celebration with Alphaeus Anderson
Time: 7:00 p.m.
HPAC Theatre
Free
Join us at the USC Gospel Concert & Celebration—an electrifying night honoring alumni, uplifting worship, and unveiling original music. Even though Alphaeus Anderson is celebrating 10 years as the Director of the Gospel Choir, this night is going to be all about celebrating the journey. Experience an unforgettable night, bask in the joy of worship, get ready for surprise special guests, and get a sneak peek of upcoming original music. Admission is FREE! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Concert starts at 7:00 p.m. in the stunning HPAC Theatre. Don't miss out on this exhilarating free event open to all!
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Thursday, October 5
Back by popular demand, South Carolina's only outdoor interactive basketball event, Morgan Square Madness returns to the heart of downtown Spartanburg on Thursday, October 5th!Saturday, October 7
USC Upstate Soccer Doubleheader! (Free admission courtesy of Ingles)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Presbyterian at 3:30 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Radford at 7:00 p.m.Sunday-Tuesday, October 8-10
Carolina Cup intercollegiate men's golf tournament at Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg (presented by Taco Bell and the BMW Performance Center)
Time: All Day
A partnership between local NCAA Division I Golf Programs, Callaway Golf, BMW Performance Driving Center, and The Carolina Country Club, proceeds from this golf tournament will go to local charities that impact the youth of our community through education and sports.
Accommodations
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Hampton Inn & Suites
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Hilton Garden Inn
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Tru by Hilton Westgate
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Reservation Instructions
Making a Reservation using your Corporate Code at www.hilton.com
- If you are a Hilton Member, please login to your account. (You want to get credit for your stay!)
- If you are not a member, what are you waiting for, Join free today!If you are a Hilton Member, please login to your account. (You want to get credit for your stay!)
- If you are not a member, what are you waiting for, Join free today!
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Enter your “Corporate Account Number” USC Upstate Account Number is: 3225545 (Hilton Garden Inn and Tru) 3264607 (Hampton Inn) Click “Find Hotel” You can also call the hotel and the Front Desk team can help you make the reservation as well! |