events

Women’s History Month: Wicked Discussion Panel: Is Sisterhood Blooming in Oz?

CLC Ballroom 180 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Wicked offers many opportunities to think about cultural representations of girls and women across a variety of differences. This panel of professors and students will unpack the imagery of sisterhood to discuss what is new, old, thrilling, and troubling about this film. What makes it so popular? What is the symbolic meaning of defying gravity? Who […]

Sounds of Religion Exhibit

USC Upstate Library

Sounds of Religion, a Smithsonian poster exhibit, is now on display at the USC Upstate Library. Explore the diverse sounds of American religious and spiritual practices and traditions. Bring your […]

Upstate Global Fest

The Upstate Global Fest brings local high school students to our campus for an engaging, hands-on exploration of world cultures. Participants will visit interactive booths representing different countries, where they can learn traditional dances, practice new languages, explore cultural attire, and discover unique customs. In addition to these immersive experiences, students will have the opportunity […]

AFSP Suicide Prevention Walk

G.B. Hodge Center 365 Hodge Drive, Spartanburg, SC, United States

Registration: 9:00 a.m. Start Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: USC Upstate Hodge Center Contact: Counseling @ 864-503-5159 or counseling@uscupstate.edu

Elevate: Red Carpet Celebration – Gospel Choir Album Release Party

CLC Ballroom 180 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Elevate: USC Upstate Gospel Choir Album Release Celebration March 29-30, 2025 USC Upstate | Spartanburg, SC Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the USC Upstate Gospel Choir celebrates the […]

Free

Elevate: Gospel Choir Album Release Party with Special Guests

University Readiness Center (URC) Great Room 301 N Campus Blvd., Spartanburg, SC, United States

Elevate: USC Upstate Gospel Choir Album Release Celebration March 29-30, 2025 USC Upstate | Spartanburg, SC Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the USC Upstate Gospel Choir celebrates the […]

Free

USC Upstate Day of Giving

USC Upstate’s Annual Day of Giving is a special 24-hour campaign running from noon on April 1 to noon on April 2. This event is all about supporting our students, colleges, scholarships, and athletic programs. Every donation plays a vital role in providing an exceptional education and experience for our students.  Your generosity, combined with […]

Non-Profit Fair

The USC Upstate Library hosts its second Non-Profit Fair as part of the Celebration of Community Engaged Education, in collaboration with Service Learning. This event will operate like a career fair, where USC Upstate organizations will host 18 non-profits from the Spartanburg/Upstate South Carolina area, providing information about volunteer and/or internship opportunities they have to […]

Upstate Theatre: RENT

Humanities and Performing Arts Center (HPAC) Theater

Watch Upstate Theatre’s production of “Rent.” Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Tony & Pulitzer Prize Award Winning musical “Rent” follows a year in the life of a […]

$5 – $10

SC Upstate Research Symposium

The 21st Annual SC Upstate Research Symposium will be held at USC Upstate, where students from colleges and universities in the region will present scholarly research through poster sessions and connect with participants, guests, and community representatives.

Upstate Theatre: RENT

Humanities and Performing Arts Center (HPAC) Theater

Watch Upstate Theatre’s production of “Rent.” Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Tony & Pulitzer Prize Award Winning musical “Rent” follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side.

$5 – $10

Behind the Screens of a Crime Analyst: A Panel Discussion

University Center of Greenville 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC

Location: University Center of Greenville (225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC) – parking is free! This event offers a firsthand look into the roles, responsibilities, and career paths of crime analysts from the Spartanburg Police Dept, Greer Police Dept, and Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. Students will gain valuable insights and have the opportunity to ask questions during a […]