events

Mental Health First Aid Certification

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

In partnership with Walt’s Waltz, USC Upstate and Counseling Services is excited to invite you to participate in a FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification course at USC Upstate in Spartanburg! This valuable […]

International Women’s Day: Ghisela Eljach

George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics 160 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC, United States

Give Yourself Permission to Dream as an Immigrant – Room 150 at The George Are you interested in launching your own business, magazine in more than two languages, writing a […]

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Curtis R. Harley Gallery: Jasmine Best – Just Out of Frame

Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery 170 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg, SC, United States

A new show by Jasmine Best titled Just Out of Frame is now at the Curtis R. Harley Gallery in the Humanities and Performing Arts Center (HPAC) through April 30. […]

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Spring Break

Spring Break for the USC Upstate campus.

Inspiring Generations: Disabled Girls Are Part of Women’s History

CASB 101 385 Hodge Drive, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Sisterhood means recognizing the voices and experiences of all girls and women, not just the nondisabled ones! Dr. Anastasia Todd, from University of Kentucky, will address the importance of including disabled girls in discussions of girlhood. Instead of speaking on behalf of disabled girls, Dr. Todd starts by listening to disabled girls to better understand what matters to […]

Women’s History Month: Wicked Screening

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

This film adaptation of the Broadway musical, Wicked, reveals the origin stories of Elphaba (the wicked witch of the east) and Glinda (the good witch) from The Wizard of Oz. Featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Wicked asks questions at the heart of Women’s and Gender Studies: How and why are certain women cast as “bad” while others are cast […]

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 […]

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