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Schedule of Events

• August 10-16

  Friday, August 15 

  Mindful Move-in Free Store Pop-up

  Lightsey, second floor lobby

  12:00pm - 4:00 pm

  During Move-Out, the Center for Sustainable Development collects items from student residence halls that can be reused. Grab them for free while supplies last to save money and reduce waste! Items include: bed risers, hangers, trash cans, mirrors, lamps, fans, organizational containers, and more!

  Sponsored by: Center for Sustainable Development

   

  Saturday, August 16 

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market

  Marion Square, enter at corner of King & Calhoun Streets

  8:00am - 2:00pm

  Spend your Saturday at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market on Marion Square. It's just a few steps from campus; the entrance is located at King and Calhoun Streets. You'll find a variety of local produce, plants, herbs, and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans. Be sure to visit us on Saturdays from April through the end of November.

  Sponsored by: City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

   

  Office of New Student Programs Open House

  Office of New Student Programs - Lightsey Center Annex

  11:00am - 4:00 pm

  The Office of New Student Programs will be open to provide information and directions to parents and students about all aspects of the college. Please feel free to stop by to enjoy some air conditioning during move in times, check your email and have your questions answered by the New Student Programs staff and the orientation interns.

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs

   

  Mindful Move-in Free Store Pop-up

  Lightsey, second floor lobby

  12:00pm - 4:00 pm

  During Move-Out, the Center for Sustainable Development collects items from student residence halls that can be reused. Grab them for free while supplies last to save money and reduce waste! Items include: bed risers, hangers, trash cans, mirrors, lamps, fans, organizational containers, and more!

  Sponsored by: Center for Sustainable Development

   

  Campus and Classroom Tour

  Maybank Hall, Maybank Hall Porch

  1:30 pm

  The orientation interns will provide tours of campus with special emphasis on the location of students’ classes. Students should bring along their fall 2025 schedule so the intern can help them prepare for their first week of classes.

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs

   

  First Night ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

  TD Arena

  7:00pm - 9:00 pm

  First Night ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is an interactive event for first-year students where they can connect and engage with one another.
  

  Sponsored by: Department of Student Involvement

• August 17-23

  Sunday, August 17 

  Mindful Move-in Free Store Pop-up

  Lightsey, second floor lobby

  12:00pm - 4:00 pm

  During Move-Out, the Center for Sustainable Development collects items from student residence halls that can be reused. Grab them for free while supplies last to save money and reduce waste! Items include: bed risers, hangers, trash cans, mirrors, lamps, fans, organizational containers, and more!

  Sponsored by: Center for Sustainable Development

   

  Campus and Classroom Tour

  Maybank Hall, Maybank Hall Porch

  1:30 pm

  The orientation interns will provide tours of campus with special emphasis on the location of students’ classes. Students should bring along their fall 2025 schedule so the intern can help them prepare for their first week of classes.

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs

   

  Sunday Student Mass and Dinner

  Mass; St. Mary of the Annunciation (95 Hasell St) Dinner following at Drexel House (34 Wentworth St)

  5:00pm - 7:00pm

  All students are warmly invited to attend our weekly Sunday Catholic Mass and enjoy a home-cooked meal afterward. This tradition takes place throughout the entire academic year and offers a meaningful way to grow in your faith and build genuine community with fellow students.

  Mass is celebrated at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church on Hasell Street.

  Dinner follows just down the street at our Student Center.

  Sponsored by: Cofc Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Hangout at Colonial Lake

  Colonial Lake (41 Ashley Ave, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401)

  6:30pm - 8:30pm

  We'll be hanging out at the fields at Colonial Lake Park playing pickleball, volleyball, basketball, spikeball, you name it. Come for the sports or to socialize on the sidelines!

  Dinner follows just down the street at our Student Center.

  Sponsored by: Citadel Square Young Adults

   

  Monday, August 18 

  New Student Convocation

  Cistern Yard

  9:30am - 10:30am
  

  Convocation is the official kick off to the school year! Join us in the Cistern Yard as we welcome the Class of 2029. You'll hear from President Hsu and Student Leaders as we share this college tradition.

  Sponsored by: Student Affairs

   

  When Life Gives You Lemons... What Will You Make?

  Life Design Center, 14 Green Way

  11:00am - 2:00pm
  

  Swing by our interactive lemonade stand to kick off the new Life Design Center and start thinking about how you want to shape your journey at CofC. No registration required.

  Sponsored by: Life Design Center

   

  Campus and Classroom Tours

  Maybank Hall, Maybank Hall Porch

  2:00pm and 3:00pm

  The orientation interns and students4support student staff will provide tours of campus with special emphasis on the location of student’s classes. Students should bring along their fall 2025 schedule so the intern can help them prepare for their first week of classes.

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs and Students 4 Support

   

  Maroon Mayhem

  Cistern Yard

  2:30pm – 5:30pm
  

  Maroon Mayhem is an event you will not want to miss! There will be food, novelties, music, and giveaways!

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Involvement

   

  Narcan Training

  RITA 102

  3:00pm - 4:00pm

  A free training available to staff, faculty and students! Learn the signs of an opioid induced overdose and how to use Narcan.

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being and FAVOR Lowcountry

   

  Meet the Greeks!

  RITA 101

  6:00pm - 7:30pm
  

  Come out and meet all the NPHC (Divine 9) Greeks at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

  During the program, you have an opportunity to meet all ACTIVE organizations on campus. Each organization will explain their membership process and how to join. It is an expectation that all interested students attend Meet the Greeks to be eligible to join an organization. The event starts at 6pm and last until 8pm. All students are asked to be on time and stay the duration of the program.

  If you have any questions, please contact Deronda Washington, NPHC Advisor washingtondc@cofc.edu.

  Students must attend MEET THE GREEKS if they are planning to join in the 2025-2026 academic year order to be eligible for intake with any of the chapters.

  Sponsored by: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

   

  Mario Mondays!

  Johnson Gymnasium, J207 - 30 George Street

  7:00pm - 10:00pm
  

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Mario Kart or Super Smash Brothers on a Nintendo Switch! All current C of C students are welcome! Controllers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a race or win a match! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Tuesday, August 19 

  New Student Information Table

  Lightsey Center - by the bookstore entrance

  9:00am - 3:00pm

  Orientation interns will be available to provide information and directions to students who are free to stop by the information table for giveaways and other free stuff.

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs

   

  New Student Information Table

  Cougar Mall - between Maybank Hall and Robert Scott Small

  9:00am - 1:00pm

  Orientation interns will be available to provide information and directions to students who are free to stop by the information table for giveaways and other free stuff.

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs

   

  First Day of Class Pictures

  Clyde Statue on Cougar Mall

  9:30am - 12:30pm

  Get your first day of class pictures with Clyde the Cougar and other special guests.

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs

   

  Welcome Table

  Rivers Green

  9:30am - 12:30pm

  Are you a freshman or transfer student? We want to welcome you to the College!

  Sponsored by: Cru

   

  Bagel Tuesday

  Jewish Studies Center, Room 211

  10:00am

  Join Hillel every Tuesday for Bagel Tuesday, where students can grab a fresh bagel on the go or take a breather between classes. It's not just about the delicious bagels – it's a chance to mingle, share stories, and start your day with a smile. Swing by, savor a bagel, and make your Tuesdays terrific!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Porch Party

  14 Green Way (front porch)

  10:00am - 2:00pm

  Celebrate the first day of classes with the new Life Design Center at our Porch Party! Stop by the front porch of 14 Green Way to grab a free popsicle and Poppi, meet the new Life Design Coordinators, and explore what the Life Design Center has to offer. We'll also have a quick activity called Prototype Possibilities, where you can reflect on something new you want to try this semester.

  Sponsored by: Life Design Center

   

  National Soft Ice Cream Day

  Liberty St. Food Hall & City Bistro

  11:00am - 2:00pm

  Celebrate National Soft Ice Cream Day! Swing by Liberty or City Bistro today for a swirl of sweet, creamy goodness. Start the semester off right with sprinkles!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  Freshman Connection Group

  Cistern Yard

  3:00pm - 4:00pm

  Freshman on campus & want to meet other freshman? Come join us in the Cistern!

  Sponsored by: Cru

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Hillel Welcome BBQ

  President's House 6 Glebe St.

  6:00pm

  Join us for a sizzling start to the academic year, where great food, fantastic company, and unforgettable moments await. Whether you're a seasoned ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student or taking your first steps onto college grounds, our Welcome BBQ is the perfect opportunity to connect, mingle, and celebrate together.

  This event isn't just about food—it's about fostering a sense of belonging, creating lasting memories, and setting the tone for an incredible year ahead. So mark your calendars, bring your friends, and join us in making this Welcome BBQ an unforgettable experience!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Table Tennis Tuesdays

  Johnson Gymnasium - 30 George St.

  7:00pm - 9:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Table Tennis/Ping Pong at the Johnson Gym! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Rackets and balls will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Indoor Soccer Net Night

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor(Silcox 215) - 24 George St.

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Indoor Soccer in the Silcox Gym court on the 2nd floor! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Futsals will be available at the gym. Indoor soccer shoes are not required, but athletic footwear are required. Shin guards are optional. Game format is 5v5, first to 2 goals or 5 minute games. All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Wednesday, August 20 

  New Student Information Table

  Lightsey Center - by the bookstore entrance

  9:00am - 3:00pm

  Orientation interns will be available to provide information and directions to students who are free to stop by the information table for giveaways and other free stuff.

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs

   

  New Student Information Table

  Cougar Mall - between Maybank Hall and Robert Scott Small

  9:00am - 1:00pm

  Orientation interns will be available to provide information and directions to students who are free to stop by the information table for giveaways and other free stuff.

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs

   

  Clyde’s Snack Shack Grand Re-Opening

  College Way (in front of Rita)

  11:00am - 2:00pm

  Head to College Way for the Grand Re-Opening of Clyde’s Snack Shack! Grab a fried chicken sandwich or BBQ pork tacos. Meal swipes accepted! Start the semester off delicious!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  National Bacon Lovers’ Day

  Liberty St. Food Hall

  11:00am - 2:00pm

  It’s National Bacon Lovers’ Day! Don’t go bacon our hearts, head to Liberty and celebrate with a crispy, sizzling start to the semester!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  Chat with the Staff!

  Liberty St. Food Hall

  12:00pm - 2:00pm

  Welcome back, Cougars! Swing by Liberty St. Food Hall to meet the dining team, build your own trail mix, and learn more about our dining options and culinary programs.

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  Freshman Connection Group

  Cistern Yard

  3:00pm - 4:00pm

  Want to get to know other freshmen? Come join us in the Cistern!

  Sponsored by: Cru

   

  Night at the Museum

  School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, Room 223, 202 Calhoun Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  5:00pm - 7:00pm

  Night at the Museum is a free event open to both CofC students and the public. Guests will have the opportunity to visit the museum, interact with tabling groups such as Geology Club and CofC Geology professors, as well complete museum scavenger hunts and other fun activities. Museum volunteers will be on site to ID fossil and rock specimens, so guests are encouraged to bring their own rocks and fossils from home to be identified.

  Sponsored by: Mace Brown Museum of Natural History and Geology Club

   

  Bingo at Liberty

  Liberty St. Food Hall

  5:30pm - 7:00pm

  Join us on August 20th and 27th at Liberty St. Food Hall for free bingo while you enjoy your dinner! Head to the bingo zone, grab your meal, and play along, Everyone’s welcome, and every game is free.

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  Ice Cream Social

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King Street

  6:00pm - 7:00pm

  Come start the new school year with an ice cream social with Lutheran Campus Ministry! There will be games, a bounce house, and more fun!

  Sponsored by: Lutheran Campus Ministry

   

  Thursday, August 21 

  New Student Information Table

  Lightsey Center - by the bookstore entrance

  9:00am - 3:00pm

  Orientation interns will be available to provide information and directions to students who are free to stop by the information table for giveaways and other free stuff.

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs

   

  Center for Disability Services Open House

  Lightsey Center, Suite 104

  9:00am - 11:00am

  Students are welcome to drop by the Center for Disability Services to see where we are, find out more about us and ask questions.

  Sponsored by: Center for Disability Services

   

  National Sweet Tea Day

  Liberty St. Food Hall & City Bistro

  11:00am - 2:00pm

  Stop by Liberty St. Food Hall or City Bistro between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to pour yourself a glass of refreshing sweet tea. Plus, mix in flavored syrups to craft your own signature drink. Delicious, customizable, and totally you!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  Dog Therapy

  Beatty Atrium in the School of Business

  2:00pm - 4:00pm

  Join the Office of Student Wellness and Well-being (OSWW) and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs to come meet new friends and pet some furry friends! Free for all to join.

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being

   

  "Ask a Mom" table

  Rivers Green

  3:30pm - 6:00pm

  Moms hanging out on campus to welcome students & give out cookies

  Sponsored by: Cru

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Graduate School's Welcome Back Social

  Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29405

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  You're invited to the "Welcome Back" Social for all returning and incoming graduate school students. 

  Sponsored by: Graduate School at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

   

  New Mister Welcome & Welcome Back with the MiSTERs

  School of Education Building, 86 Wentworth St, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  5:30pm - 7:45pm

  Returning Misters will have the opportunity to meet with the new Misters.  We will go over our schedule, policies, procedures as well as our expectations for the year. 

  Sponsored by: Call me Mister

   

  Women's Ministry Charcuterie Night with CofC Catholic

  Rivers Green

  7:00pm - 8:00pm

  All women are invited to join CofC's Catholic Campus Ministry a fun and relaxing evening of charcuterie, conversation, and community! Whether you're new or already connected, come enjoy good food and meet other women of faith as we build friendships and grow together.

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Volleyball Net Nights

  Johnson Gymnasium - 30 George St.

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Volleyball at the Johnson Gym! Format will be determined by the number of students who show up to play—4v4, 5v5, or 6v6. All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Volleyballs will be provided, but feel free to bring some knee pads if you’re going to go all out! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Men's Soccer vs. South Carolina

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  7:30pm - 9:30pm

  The home opener for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø men's soccer as they take on the Gamecocks of South Carolina. Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Friday, August 22 

  Coffee with Chemists

  Third floor of SSMB, School of Sciences and Mathematics Building, 202 Calhoun

  9:00am - 11:30am

  Curious about chemistry or biochemistry as a major? Thinking about adding a chemistry minor to another major? Wondering which chemistry classes are needed for medical school? Want to know more about how classes and degrees in chemistry and biochemistry can help you prepare for your career? Please stop by for a warm beverage and a breakfast snack to chat with a faculty member in our department. We would love to help you learn more about our classes and programs early and welcome you to CofC. This event is a drop-in from 9:00-11:30am, please arrive when your schedule allows. Attend even if you are just dropping by in between classes or you're welcome to stay for entire event. 

  Sponsored by: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

   

  FALL FOR HEALTH SCIENCES: Donuts with the Dean – Welcome Back Event

  Silcox Lobby

  9:00am - 12:00pm

  Join us for FALL FOR HEALTH SCIENCES: Donuts with the Dean – Welcome Back Event as we kick off the new semester! This casual drop-in event is a great opportunity to meet new and returning students, connect with faculty, and say hello to the Dean. Enjoy free coffee, donuts, and fun School of Health Sciences swag to start your semester off right. No need to bring anything—just bring yourself and your Cougar spirit! No registration required.

  Sponsored by: School of Health Sciences, Department Applied Exercise Science, and Department of Public Health Sciences & Administration

   

  Chemistry & Biochemistry Research Lab Tours

  SSMB 327, School of Sciences and Mathematics Building, 202 Calhoun

  1:00pm - 3:00pm

  Calling all future chemists and biochemists! Are you interested in getting involved in research while a student at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø? From the developing new materials, improving water quality, unraveling the chemistry of life, and discovering new and better ways to make medicines, you will find an incredible breadth of work being done by your own CofC professors and fellow students right here in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. And the best part? Finding out about how YOU can be a part of it! Following a brief information session to learn about how undergraduate research can benefit your career aspirations as well as tips about how to get started, you will have a chance to tour our research labs and meet our faculty and current research students to learn more about their ongoing projects. This will be followed with ice cream (made with liquid nitrogen, of course!) when you can continue to chat with students and faculty. All participants will receive a free CofC Chemistry & Biochemistry t-shirt! Long pants and closed toed shoes are recommended to tour the labs. RSVP for this event:  

  Sponsored by: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society

   

  FYSH Pre-Shabbat Social

  JSC 210 96 Wentworth Street

  5:00pm

  Hey Freshmen! Start your weekend off right with our Pre-Shabbat Social — a fun, casual way to meet new friends, enjoy some snacks, and get into the Shabbat spirit. Whether you're new to Hillel or just curious, all are welcome. Come hang out before dinner begins!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Shabbat

  Jewish Studies Center - Arnold Hall

  5:00pm

  Join us on Friday night at 6:00pm for a delicious Shabbat dinner! Don't miss this opportunity to kindle your spirit, forge new connections, and envelop yourself in the beauty of Shabbat traditions. Join us on this extraordinary evening of unity, reflection, and togetherness. We can't wait to share this memorable experience with you in Arnold Hall.

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Racquet Sports Fridays

  Johnson Gymnasium - 30 George St.

  6:00pm - 7:00pm

  Come and take advantage of our net setups at the Johnson Gym on Friday nights! We will have 3 badminton nets, 3 pickleball nets, and 5 squash courts available every Friday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Rackets, paddles, birdies, and balls are available at the gym, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like it’ll help you win a game! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Opening Reception Kenny Nguyen: The Divine Eye & Raheleh Filsoofi: At the Edge of Arrival

  Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Cato Center for the Arts, 161 Calhoun Street

  6:30pm - 8:00pm

  Join us for the opening reception for two concurrent solo exhibitions, Kenny Nguyen: The Divine Eye & Raheleh Filsoofi: At the Edge of Arrival.

  The Divine Eye includes an evocative, large-scale installation that invites viewers to engage with the rich spiritual and cultural history of Vietnam through the lens of Caodaism, a syncretic religion rooted in the synthesis of Eastern and Western philosophies founded in Vietnam in the 1920s. This blending of influences mirrors the hybrid nature of Vietnam’s own history, where indigenous traditions intertwined with external forces—whether colonial, political, or cultural—shaped the nation’s identity. For the first time, his deconstructed paintings will take the form of columns reflecting the religion’s distinctive temple architecture which embodies the collision and coexistence of these worlds.

  Raheleh Filsoofi: At the Edge of Arrival

  At the Edge of Arrival brings together a constellation of works—dust paintings, vessels, sound, and video—to explore migration, land, and memory from the perspective of a Middle Eastern immigrant woman living in the American South. In this exhibition, Filsoofi engages with the layered histories of place, the materials drawn from it, and a poetic dialogue between her own migration from Iran and the forced migration of enslaved Africans who arrived in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Through this lens, she reflects on our shared presence in the land—not through similarity, but through resonance across time, material, and memory.

  Sponsored by: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

   

  Saturday, August 23 

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market

  Marion Square, enter at corner of King & Calhoun Streets

  8:00am - 2:00pm

  Spend your Saturday at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market on Marion Square. It's just a few steps from campus; the entrance is located at King and Calhoun Streets. You'll find a variety of local produce, plants, herbs, and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans. Be sure to visit us on Saturdays from April through the end of November.

  Sponsored by: City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

   

  Artist Talk with Raheleh Filsoofi

  Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Cato Center for the Arts, 161 Calhoun Street

  2:00pm - 3:00pm

  Join us for an Artist Talk with Raheleh Filsoofi

  Raheleh Filsoofi is an itinerant artist, feminist curator, and community advocate. Using clay and sound as her primary expressive mediums, her work revolves around themes of movement, immigration, and social activism. Her art disrupts the borders that exist between us and seeks a more inclusive world, illuminating and challenging policies and politics.

  At the Edge of Arrival brings together a constellation of works—dust paintings, vessels, sound, and video—to explore migration, land, and memory from the perspective of a Middle Eastern immigrant woman living in the American South. In this exhibition, Filsoofi engages with the layered histories of place, the materials drawn from it, and a poetic dialogue between her own migration from Iran and the forced migration of enslaved Africans who arrived in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Through this lens, she reflects on our shared presence in the land—not through similarity, but through resonance across time, material, and memory.

  Having lived and worked across nine Southern states over the last twenty years, Filsoofi’s experience informs her exploration of geography not only as a physical landscape but as a layered archive of labor, displacement, and survival. This exhibition is a poetic excavation, a mapping of arrival and absence, a listening for the sounds that persist in soil. It honors the people, plants, and stories rooted in this region, while asking: What connects us across difference? What remains at the edge of arrival?

  Sponsored by: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

   

  Par-tee at the Cistern

  Cistern Yard

  4:00pm - 7:00pm

  Come join us at the Cistern Yard for half a round of Bucket Golf under the majestic live oak trees! Bucket Golf is a new, fast-growing backyard activity hitting the nation and we're hoping to grow it on campus! We can't imagine a better location for this game than OUR very own campus backyard! Come and join us! All skill levels are welcome! Bucket Golf is for every one!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  CofC Welcome Night at The Battery

  Patriots Point, 85 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

  7:00pm

  Cheer on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s hometown soccer team with fellow Cougars at a Battery match! The week before the game, reps from the Battery will be on campus handing out free student tickets - don’t miss your chance to grab one and enjoy an exciting night of soccer, friends, and school spirit.

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Battery

   

• August 24-30

  Sunnday, August 24 

  FreshFest

  Jewish Studies Center, 96 Wentworth Street

  10:00am - 7:00pm

  Jumpstart Your Jewish Journey at FreshFest!

  FreshFest is ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Hillel’s signature welcome experience for First-Year Students of Hillel (FYSH). Join us for a fun, low-key, and meaningful introduction to Jewish life on campus—before classes even start! You’ll meet new friends, get to know upperclassmen and staff, explore ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, and discover what Hillel has to offer.

  Whether you're looking for community, tradition, or just great food and good vibes, FreshFest is your first step into college Jewish life.

  Get your ticket here:

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Join us for church & out to eat afterwards

  Meet at the Cistern

  10:30am - 1:00pm

  Meet at the Cistern at 10:30 to walk to Citadel Square for church. Then we'll grab some lunch afterwards.

  Sponsored by: Cru

   

  CofC Catholic Sunday Mass and Dinner

  Mass is at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church (95 Hasell St) Free Dinner at the Drexel House (34 Wentworth St)

  5:00pm - 7:30pm

  Mass is celebrated at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, and a delicious dinner follows just down the street at our student center.

  All students are warmly welcome to come worship, share a meal, and build community with us. We can’t wait to meet you!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Monday, August 25 

  IFC Week: Informational Tabling

  Cougar Mall

  11:00am - 2:00pm

  Come out and meet the 6 fraternities who are recruiting this fall!

  Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council, ATO, KA, Kappa Sigma, FIJI, Pi Kapp, and Sigma Nu

   

  Mindful Monday: Behind-the-Scenes Dining Hall Tour

  Liberty St. Food Hall

  11:00am - 12:00pm

  Ever wondered what goes on behind the kitchen doors? Join our campus dietician for a guided tour of the dining hall, see how your meals are prepared, and learn about allergen-friendly and mindful dining options. You’ll get the chance to ask questions, explore the food prep areas, and discover tips for eating well on campus.

  Follow us on Instagram for sign up information:

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  Blue Bin Brigade

  Various Residence Halls

  1:00pm - 3:00pm

  The Center for Sustainable Development offers a 3-gallon recycling bin to check-out if you live in campus housing.

  Keep an eye out for the Blue Bin Brigade! We’ll have a table set up with bins, loan agreements, and recycling info. at chosen residence halls near the beginning of every semester.

  Sponsored by: Center for Sustainable Development, Residence Life and Campus Housing

   

  Dog Therapy

  Beatty Atrium in the School of Business

  2:00pm - 4:00pm

  Join the Office of Student Wellness and Well-being (OSWW) and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs to come meet new friends and pet some furry friends! Free for all to join.

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being

   

  Cru Dinner at Liberty

  Liberty Caferteria

  4:45pm - 6:15pm

  Meet at the Cistern to walk to Liberty to eat supper with Cru

  Sponsored by: Cru

   

  Cru Weekly Meeting

  Robert Scott Small Building, Room 103

  6:30pm - 8:00pm

  Join us Monday nights as learn what it looks like to thrive from a Biblical perspective. Whether you're exploring Christianity or looking to deepen your faith, you'll be encouraged & make new friends.

  Sponsored by: Cru

   

  Mario Mondays!

  Johnson Gymnasium, J207 - 30 George Street

  7:00pm - 10:00pm
  

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Mario Kart or Super Smash Brothers on a Nintendo Switch! All current C of C students are welcome! Controllers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a race or win a match! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Tuesday, August 26 

  Bagel Tuesday

  Jewish Studies Center, Room 211

  10:00am

  Join Hillel every Tuesday for Bagel Tuesday, where students can grab a fresh bagel on the go or take a breather between classes. It's not just about the delicious bagels – it's a chance to mingle, share stories, and start your day with a smile. Swing by, savor a bagel, and make your Tuesdays terrific!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  First-Gen ASRO Tabling

  Cougar Mall

  11:00am - 12:00pm

  Tabling to inform first-gen students of the ASRO Office and how we can assist FG students.

  Sponsored by: Academic Success & Retention Office

   

  Treat Yourself Tuesday with CofC Pride!

  9.5 Glebe St.

  11:00am - 3:00pm

  Cool off and kick off the semester with a sweet treat! Join CofC Pride for Treat Yourself Tuesday, a chill welcome-back event featuring free sno cones, good vibes, and great company. Stop by, grab a cone, and learn more about LGBTQ+ life on campus.

  Sponsored by: Recently Hatched and T Time

   

  Freshman Connection Group

  Cistern Yard

  3:00pm - 4:00pm

  Want to get to know other freshmen? Come join us in the Cistern!

  Sponsored by: Cru

   

  Tech Time for Transfer Students

  Online - Register at

  4:00pm

  Office of New Student Programs staff will do an overview of CofC Technology used by students (Outlook, OAKS, MyPortal) and help answer any questions students have after the first week of classes.

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  IFC Week: Yard Games in Cistern Yard

  Cistern Yard

  5:00pm - 7:00pm

  Come join the IFC and play some yard games and get to know our fraternity community! This event is open to any student, even if you have not signed up to go through the recruitment process!

  Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council, ATO, KA, Kappa Sigma, FIJI, Pi Kapp, and Sigma Nu

   

  Back to School BINGO

  Simons Center Recital Hall; 54 St Philip St, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  7:00pm - 8:45pm

  Hey y’all! Time for a fun-filled Bingo Night with the Cougar Activities Board, featuring Clyde the Cougar! Enjoy exciting prizes, a build-your-own ice cream bar, and plenty of campus spirit. It’s the perfect way to kick off the semester with friends, laughter, and a little friendly competition!

  Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board

   

  Residence Life Craft Night

  Your Residence Hall

  7:00pm - 9:00pm

  Get to know your neighbors while making a craft with the Residence Life staff!

  Sponsored by: Residence Life

   

  Table Tennis Tuesdays

  Johnson Gymnasium - 30 George St.

  7:00pm - 9:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Table Tennis/Ping Pong at the Johnson Gym! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Rackets and balls will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Indoor Soccer Tuesdays

  Silcox Gym - 2nd Floor Court, Silcox 215 - 24 George Street

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Indoor Soccer in the Silcox Gym court on the 2nd floor! All current C of C students are welcome! Futsals will be available at the gym. Indoor soccer shoes are not required, but athletic footwear are required. Shin guards are optional. Game format is 5v5, first to 2 goals or 5 minute games. All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Wednesday, August 27 

  Queer Welcome Basket Pick Up

  9.5 Glebe St.

  10:00am - 4:00pm

  Kick off the semester with a warm welcome from all of your CofC Pride Clubs! Swing by to snag a Queer Welcome Basket packed with treats, swag, and resources to help you plug into campus life and the LGBTQ+ community here at CofC. Whether you’re here to make new friends, find your people, or just score some snacks, we’ve got you covered. Come say "hi" and start the year with PRIDE!

  Sponsored by: Recently Hatched, T-Time, Queer Student Alliance, and Q-Space

   

  Charletson Culinary Group Farmer’s Market

  Sottile Clock

  11:00am - 3:00pm

  Stroll through our pop-up farmer’s market right on College Way and shop fresh, local finds. We’ve got produce, baked goods, and more. Meal swipes are accepted, so you can stock up and support local vendors without spending extra.

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  National Banana Lover’s Day

  Liberty St. Food Hall

  12:00pm - 2:00pm

  Celebrate Banana Lovers’ Day at Liberty St. Food Hall! Enjoy a sweet treat with our chocolate-dipped bananas, perfect for a midday pick-me-up!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  IFC Week: Pickleball at Colonial Lake

  Colonial Lake, 46-54 Ashley Ave, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  1:00pm - 4:00pm

  Meet the fraternities at Colonial Lake and play pickleball! You do not need to be signed up for IFC Recruitment to attend, but we hope you consider joining!

  Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council, ATO, KA, Kappa Sigma, FIJI, Pi Kapp, and Sigma Nu

   

  Center for Disability Services Open House

  Lightsey Center, Suite 104

  2:00pm - 4:00pm

  Students are welcome to drop by the Center for Disability Services to see where we are, find out more about us and ask questions.

  Sponsored by: Center for Disability Services

   

  Freshman Connection Group

  Cistern Yard

  3:00pm - 4:00pm

  Want to get to know other freshmen? Come join us in the Cistern!

  Sponsored by: Cru

   

  School of the Arts (SOTA) Kickoff

  Cistern Yard: 66 George St, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29424

  4:00pm - 5:30pm

  Get to know the artistic heartbeat of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø — the School of the Arts! Students and faculty gather in the Cistern Yard to celebrate a new event season of concerts, plays, dance performances, art exhibits, lectures, and more. Arts majors and minors are encouraged to attend, as well as non-arts majors interested in finding out how to participate in the arts. Snack on a cold treat while you check out offerings and register for prizes. No preregistration/ticket required. More details on Instagram .

  Sponsored by: School of the Arts

   

  Music Bingo & Hummus Bar

  Arnold Hall - JSC 100 96 Wentworth Street

  5:00pm - 6:00pm

  Join us for a fun and relaxed evening of Music Bingo, where you’ll match songs to your bingo card and enjoy good tunes with friends! While you play, snack on a delicious variety of hummus flavors and toppings at our DIY Hummus Bar. It’s the perfect combo of music, food, and good vibes!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Bingo at Liberty

  Liberty St. Food Hall

  5:30pm - 7:00pm

  Join us on August 20th and 27th at Liberty St. Food Hall for free bingo while you enjoy your dinner! Head to the bingo zone, grab your meal, and play along, Everyone’s welcome, and every game is free.

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  Welcome Campfire Worship

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King Street

  6:00pm - 7:30pm

  Join Lutheran Campus Ministry for our opening campfire worship at St. Matthew's. We will provide dinner and s'mores! All are welcome and Lutheran Campus Ministry is an LGBTQ+ affirming community.

  Sponsored by: Lutheran Campus Ministry

   

  It's Gamenight!

  RITA 103, 58 Coming St, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29424

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Welcome to the Tabletop Gaming Club! A chance to play board games with your friends and possibly meet some new people! Also, a great chance to learn more about what kind of events the club has in store for the future! All you need to do is bring yourself!

  Sponsored by: Tabletop Gaming Club

   

  Thursday, August 28 

  IFC Week: Tabling in Rivers Green

  Rivers Green

  11:00am - 2:00pm

  Come meet the fraternities out on Rivers Green! If you haven't signed up for recruitment yet, be sure to do so, but it is not required to attend!

  Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council, ATO, KA, Kappa Sigma, FIJI, Pi Kapp, and Sigma Nu

   

  SECM Dean's Meet and Chat with Students

  Harbor Walk West Building - First Floor Atrium

  12:00pm - 1:00pm

  School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics Dean's Meet and Chat with Students. Open to all students, including those who have declared or plan to declare a major in any of the degree programs offered within SECM.

  Sponsored by: Office of the Dean, School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics

   

  Tech Time for Transfer Students

  Education Center, room 110

  12:30pm - 1:15pm

  Office of New Student Programs staff will do an overview of CofC Technology used by students (Outlook, OAKS, MyPortal) and help answer any questions transfer students have after the first week of classes

  Sponsored by: Office of New Student Programs

   

  Blue Bin Brigade

  Various Residence Halls

  1:30pm - 3:30pm

  The Center for Sustainable Development offers a 3-gallon recycling bin to check-out if you live in campus housing.

  Keep an eye out for the Blue Bin Brigade! We’ll have a table set up with bins, loan agreements, and recycling info. at chosen residence halls near the beginning of every semester.

  Sponsored by: Center for Sustainable Development, Residence Life and Campus Housing

   

  "Ask a Mom" table

  Rivers Green

  3:30pm - 6:00pm

  Come hang out with some mommas and get some cookies! We want to welcome you to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø!

  Sponsored by: Cru

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  FYSH Mezuzah Painting and Sushi

  Arnold Hall - JSC 100 96 Wentworth Street

  6:00pm

  Hey Freshmen! Start your college journey with Hillel by painting your own Mezuzah and enjoying delicious sushi! This special event is just for first-year students - a fun, meaningful way to decorate your dorm and make it feel like home. Meet new friends, connect with the Jewish community at CofC, and enjoy a relaxing evening with great vibes and even better food.

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Women's Ministry CofC Catholic

  7:00pm - 8:30pm

  Drexel House (34 Wentworth St)

  Join us for an evening of meaningful reflection, authentic conversation, and intentional community with other women of faith!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Casino Night

  Cistern Yard

  7:00pm - 9:00pm

  Get excited to win big prizes at CAB's Casino Night! Play casino games and have a chance at winning great prizes, while making some new friends during a night of games!

  Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board

   

  Volleyball Net Nights

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Johnson Gym, J110 - 30 George Street

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Volleyball at the Johnson Gym! Format will be determined by the number of students who show up to play—4v4, 5v5, or 6v6.All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Volleyballs will be provided, but feel free to bring some knee pads if you’re going to go all out! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Friday, August 29 

  Coffee with Chemists

  Third floor of SSMB, School of Sciences and Mathematics Building, 202 Calhoun

  9:00am - 11:30am

  Curious about chemistry or biochemistry as a major? Thinking about adding a chemistry minor to another major? Wondering which chemistry classes are needed for medical school? Want to know more about how classes and degrees in chemistry and biochemistry can help you prepare for your career? Please stop by for a warm beverage and a breakfast snack to chat with a faculty member in our department. We would love to help you learn more about our classes and programs early and welcome you to CofC. This event is a drop-in from 9:00-11:30am, please arrive when your schedule allows. Attend even if you are just dropping by in between classes or you're welcome to stay for entire event. 

  Sponsored by: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

   

  First-Gen ASRO Tabling

  Cougar Mall

  10:00am - 11:00am

  Tabling to inform first-gen students of the ASRO Office and how we can assist FG students.

  Sponsored by: Academic Success & Retention Office

   

  Queer Icon Birthday Bash

  Cougar Mall

  11:00am - 1:00pm

  It's time to celebrate our Queer Icons!! Join us for a birthday BASH in Cougar Mall and grab a free cupcake and swag in honor of Andy Warhol's birthday! Did we mention - free cupcakes!!

  Sponsored by: Recently Hatched

   

  Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences Majors and Minors Meeting

  School of Sciences and Mathematics Building, Room 129, 202 Calhoun Street

  2:00pm - 3:30pm

  Join the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences for our annual Majors and Minors Meeting. Current students enrolled in our program, as well as students interested in the program are encouraged to attend. Students will receive important department announcements for the semester, meet department faculty and staff, and connect with other majors and minors in the department. Pizza and drinks will be served!

  Sponsored by: Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences

   

  CofC Catholic Cookout

  Drexel House (34 Wentworth St)

  6:00pm - 9:00pm

  You're Invited to a Cookout at the Drexel House! Come enjoy delicious food, lawn games, and great company. It’s the perfect way to relax, meet new people, and build community. We’d love to see you there!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Racquet Sports Fridays

  Johnson Gym, J110 - 30 George Street

  6:00pm - 8:00pm

  Come and take advantage of our net setups at the Johnson Gym on Friday nights! We will have 3 badminton nets, 3 pickleball nets, and 5 squash courts available every Friday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Rackets, paddles, birdies, and balls are available at the gym, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like it’ll help you win a game! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Wesley Bible Study

  273 Meeting St, Wesley Student Space

  6:15pm - 8:00pm

  Come join us for Bible Study as we continue our study in Genesis! We gather at 6:15pm for food, fellowship, faith, and fun! It is a great time! Don't have a Bible? Don't sweat it, we'll provide you one!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Wesley Foundation

   

  Volleyball vs. Eastern Kentucky

  TD Arena - 301 Meeting Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Cheer on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø volleyball in their home opener as they take on Eastern Kentucky! Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Men's Soccer vs. Boston University

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  7:00pm

  Cheer on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø men's soccer as they take on Boston University! Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Explore ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø - ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø RiverDogs Game

  Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park

  7:00pm - 9:00pm

  Do you love baseball or fireworks?? Claim a ticket to the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø RiverDogs VS the Lynchburg Hillcats game on August 29! Your ticket will come with a $5 voucher for food or merchandise in the stadium. Transportation will not be provided, but you can take the Carta bus or park near the stadium.
  
  Tickets are limited, so claim a ticket on Cougar Connect! Student IDs are required to claim a ticket.
  
  If you have any questions or concerns, please email Melissa Barrett at mbarrett@charleston.edu.

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Involvement

   

  Saturday, August 30 

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market

  Marion Square, enter at corner of King & Calhoun Streets

  8:00am - 2:00pm

  Spend your Saturday at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market on Marion Square. It's just a few steps from campus; the entrance is located at King and Calhoun Streets. You'll find a variety of local produce, plants, herbs, and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans. Be sure to visit us on Saturdays from April through the end of November.

  Sponsored by: City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

   

  Volleyball vs. Appalachian State

  TD Arena - 301 Meeting Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  11:00am

  Cheer on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Volleyball team as they take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers! Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Annual BSU Cookout

  Cistern Yard

  2:00pm - 5:00pm

  The Black Student Union will be holding its Annual Cookout to give a warm welcome to the incoming Freshman class of 2029. Everyone is welcome!

  Sponsored by: The Black Student Union

   

  Games on the Green

  Rivers Green

  4:00pm - 7:00pm

  Come join us for some outdoor games at Rivers Green like volleyball, bucket golf, ladder golf, cornhole and more!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Wesley Riverdogs Game

  Joseph P Riley Jr. Park, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC

  5:45pm - 9:00pm

  Join us for a fun fellowship event at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Riverdogs Baseball Game! This is a great way to meet new people from various colleges in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø including ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Southern, Trident Tech, The Citadel, and of course, CofC. Tickets are $12!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Wesley Foundation

   

  Volleyball vs. Mercer

  TD Arena - 301 Meeting Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  7:00pm

  Cheer on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Volleyball team as they take on the Mercer Bears! Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

• August 31-September 6

  Sunday, August 31 

  Jewish Heritage Night at the Riverdogs

  The Joe 360 Fishburne St , ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC

  5:00pm

  Step up to the plate, baseball enthusiasts and community champions alike! It's time to gear up for an extraordinary evening celebrating Jewish Heritage Night at the Joe. This event welcomes all, from the tiniest sluggers to the most seasoned fans. Bring the whole family and experience the joy of cheering on our beloved ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø RiverDogs while creating lasting memories together.

  Tickets available at:

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  CofC Catholic Sunday Mass and Dinner

  Mass is at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church (95 Hasell St) Free Dinner at the Drexel House (34 Wentworth St)

  5:00pm - 7:30pm

  Mass is celebrated at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, and a delicious dinner follows just down the street at our student center.

  All students are warmly welcome to come worship, share a meal, and build community with us. We can’t wait to meet you!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Monday, September 1 

  Community Yoga - FREE!

  George Street Fitness Center Multi Purpose Room

  5:30pm - 6:30pm

  Community yoga is free to all students at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. No experience is needed to participate. It is recommended to bring your own mat, however, we have mats available. We look forward to seeing you there!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Zumba

  George Street Fitness Center

  4:30pm

  Join us for a free Zumba class! Please sign up on our IMLeagues to reserve your spot!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Men's Soccer vs. North Carolina

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  6:00pm

  The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Men's Soccer teams takes on the UNC Tarheels! Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Mario Mondays!

  Johnson Gymnasium, J207 - 30 George Street

  7:00pm - 10:00pm
  

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Mario Kart or Super Smash Brothers on a Nintendo Switch! All current C of C students are welcome! Controllers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a race or win a match! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Tuesday, September 2 

  Community Yoga - FREE!

  George Street Fitness Center

  8:00am - 9:00am

  Community yoga is free to all students at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. No experience is needed to participate. It is recommended to bring your own mat, however, we have mats available. We look forward to seeing you there!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Center for Disability Services Open House

  Lightsey Center, Suite 104

  9:00am - 11:00am

  Students are welcome to drop by the Center for Disability Services to see where we are, find out more about us and ask questions.

  Sponsored by: Center for Disability Services

   

  Bagel Tuesday

  Jewish Studies Center, Room 211

  10:00am

  Join Hillel every Tuesday for Bagel Tuesday, where students can grab a fresh bagel on the go or take a breather between classes. It's not just about the delicious bagels – it's a chance to mingle, share stories, and start your day with a smile. Swing by, savor a bagel, and make your Tuesdays terrific!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Dog Therapy

  Beatty Atrium in the School of Business

  2:00pm - 4:00pm

  Join the Office of Student Wellness and Well-being (OSWW) and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs to come meet new friends and pet some furry friends! Free for all to join.

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being

   

  Mat Pilates

  George Street Fitness Center

  2:00pm

  Join us for mat pilates - FREE during the first week of group fitness classes! Sign up to reserve your spot here:

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  FYSH Spikeball and Popsicles

  Cistern Yard

  3:00pm

  Hey First-Year Students!

  Kick off the school year with some fun in Cistern Yard! Join us for Spikeball and popsicles — a perfect way to meet fellow first-years, soak up the sun, and celebrate the start of your college journey. We can’t wait to welcome you!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Community Yoga - FREE!

  George Street Fitness Center

  4:00pm

  Community yoga is free to all students at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. No experience is needed to participate. It is recommended to bring your own mat, however, we have mats available. We look forward to seeing you there!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  High Intensity Interval Training

  George Street Fitness Center

  5:45pm

  Join us for a free High intensity interval training class during the first week of group fitness classes! Limited spots available so please RSVP to save your spot!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Table Tennis Tuesdays

  Johnson Gymnasium - 30 George St.

  7:00pm - 9:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Table Tennis/Ping Pong at the Johnson Gym! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Rackets and balls will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Indoor Soccer Tuesdays

  Silcox Gym - 2nd Floor Court, Silcox 215 - 24 George Street

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Indoor Soccer in the Silcox Gym court on the 2nd floor! All current C of C students are welcome! Futsals will be available at the gym. Indoor soccer shoes are not required, but athletic footwear are required. Shin guards are optional. Game format is 5v5, first to 2 goals or 5 minute games. All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Wednesday, September 3 

  Community Yoga - FREE!

  George Street Fitness Center

  7:00am

  Community yoga is free to all students at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. No experience is needed to participate. It is recommended to bring your own mat, however, we have mats available. We look forward to seeing you there!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Study Abroad Fair

  Cougar Mall

  10:00am - 1:00pm

  Join us to learn more about CofC-sponsored and Exchange study abroad programs!

  Sponsored by: Center for International Education

   

  BEst FEST

  Cistern Yard

  10:00am - 5:00pm

  At BEst FEST, BE you! BE connected, BE intentional, BElong. If you’re looking to get connected to The College & Community, this is the can’t-miss event! We’ll have our student organizations, volunteer opportunities, wellness resources, and more to help you find your place of belonging. Join us for games, food, and activities in the Cistern Yard!

  Sponsored by: Center for Sustainable Development, Office of Student Involvement, Clyde Center, Office of Student Wellness and Wellbeing, Center for Civic Engagement, and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group 

   

  Kona Kickoff

  Sottile Clock; College Way, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  12:00pm - 3:00pm

  Join CAB to kick off the semester with snow cones by the Sottile Clock!

  Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board

   

  Narcan Training

  RITA 102

  3:00pm - 4:00pm

  A free training available to staff, faculty and students! Learn the signs of an opioid induced overdose and how to use Narcan.

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being and FAVOR Lowcountry

   

  Pilates

  George Street Fitness Center

  4:00pm

  Join us for mat pilates on 9/3, space is limited so please RSVP! We hope to see you there!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Community Yoga - FREE!

  George Street Fitness Center

  6:00pm

  Community yoga is free to all students at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. No experience is needed to participate. It is recommended to bring your own mat, however, we have mats available. We look forward to seeing you there!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Steeple Climb!

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King Street

  6:00pm - 7:30pm

  Join Lutheran Campus Ministry in climbing the steeple at St. Matthew's! Enjoy views form the tallest point in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø! Dinner is provided. All are welcome and Lutheran Campus Ministry is an LGBTQ+ affirming community.

  Sponsored by: Lutheran Campus Ministry

   

  Wesley Bible Study

  273 Meeting St, Wesley Student Space

  6:15pm - 8:00pm

  Come join us for Bible Study as we continue our study in Genesis! We gather at 6:15pm for food, fellowship, faith, and fun! It is a great time! Don't have a Bible? Don't sweat it, we'll provide you one!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Wesley Foundation

   

  BSU Team Jeopardy

  ECTR 118

  6:30pm - 8:00pm

  The Black Student Union will be hosting a Team Jeopardy event where students will create teams to compete against each other to win prizes.

  Sponsored by: The Black Student Union

   

  Thursday, September 4 

  Community Yoga - FREE!

  George Street Fitness Center

  8:00am

  Community yoga is free to all students at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. No experience is needed to participate. It is recommended to bring your own mat, however, we have mats available. We look forward to seeing you there!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Photoshoots & Philanthropy: Headshots in the Cistern Hosted by Committed to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

  Cistern Yard

  9:00am - 11:00am

  Come get a professional headshot in the Cistern, courtesy of the student philanthropy club Committed to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø! This event is FREE and open to all, no pre-registration required. The club’s leaders will be on-site to provide information about how the group ties together community and on-campus advocacy.

  Sponsored by: Committed to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

   

  Snack and Study!

  Rivers Green

  12:00pm - 2:00pm

  Get the semester off to a great start by making a Personalized Study Plan with the Center for Student Learning while you enjoy delicious healthy snacks from Aramark!

  Sponsored by: Center for Student Learning and Aramark

   

  Photoshoots & Philanthropy: Headshots in the Cistern Hosted by Committed to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

  Cistern Yard

  3:00pm - 5:00pm

  Come get a professional headshot in the Cistern, courtesy of the student philanthropy club Committed to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø! This event is FREE and open to all, no pre-registration required. The club’s leaders will be on-site to provide information about how the group ties together community and on-campus advocacy.

  Sponsored by: Committed to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Zumba

  George Street Fitness Center

  4:30pm

  Join us for a free Zumba class! Please sign up on our IMLeagues to reserve your spot!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Supper Club

  Jewish Study Center, Room 233

  6:00pm - 8:00pm

  Drop in at 6 pm with CAB in the Jewish Studies Center to decorate a cookie, cupcake, or mini cake! Take it home or enjoy it at the event!

  Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board

   

  "Saturday Night" Film screening

  Maybank Hall, Room 100

  5:00pm - 7:00pm

  Come watch the 2024 film Saturday Night and discover how the very first episode of SNL came to life! Stick around after to learn how you can help create CofC’s own version: Cougar Night Live!

  Sponsored by: CofC Comedy Club

   

  Women's Soccer vs. Wake Forest

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  6:00pm

  Cheer on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø women's soccer team in their home opener against Wake Forest! Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Women's Ministry CofC Catholic

  7:00pm - 8:30pm

  Drexel House (34 Wentworth St)

  Join us for an evening of meaningful reflection, authentic conversation, and intentional community with other women of faith!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Volleyball Net Nights

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Johnson Gym, J110 - 30 George Street

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Volleyball at the Johnson Gym! Format will be determined by the number of students who show up to play—4v4, 5v5, or 6v6.All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Volleyballs will be provided, but feel free to bring some knee pads if you’re going to go all out! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Friday, September 5 

  Coffee with Chemists

  Third floor of SSMB, School of Sciences and Mathematics Building, 202 Calhoun

  9:00am - 11:30am

  Curious about chemistry or biochemistry as a major? Thinking about adding a chemistry minor to another major? Wondering which chemistry classes are needed for medical school? Want to know more about how classes and degrees in chemistry and biochemistry can help you prepare for your career? Please stop by for a warm beverage and a breakfast snack to chat with a faculty member in our department. We would love to help you learn more about our classes and programs early and welcome you to CofC. This event is a drop-in from 9:00-11:30am, please arrive when your schedule allows. Attend even if you are just dropping by in between classes or you're welcome to stay for entire event. 

  Sponsored by: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

   

  Pilates

  George Street Fitness Center

  1:00pm

  Join us for Mat Pilates on 9/5, space is limited so please RSVP!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Build Your Own Health Necessities Bag @ SHS!

  Outside of Student Health Services, 181 Calhoun St.

  2:30pm - 4:30pm

  Forgot any health necessities at home when you came to school this year? Student Health Services (SHS) has you covered! Come fill a bag with whatever health necessities you may need. Band-aids, sanitary products, sunscreen, over-the counter medications, tissues, thermometers and more will be available for free for students!

  Sponsored by: Student Health Services

   

  Community Yoga - FREE!

  George Street Fitness Center

  3:00pm

  Community yoga is free to all students at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. No experience is needed to participate. It is recommended to bring your own mat, however, we have mats available. We look forward to seeing you there!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Free Mocktails and Dancing

  Alumni Hall at Randolph Hall

  5:00pm - 7:00pm

  This event is a space for students to mix and mingle through learning the Shag, the state dance of South Carolina. Students can enjoy tasty beachy mocktails and snacks! This is a FREE event for all CofC students!

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Welllness and Well-being, CofC Ballroom Dance, and Naomi Simmons

   

  Racquet Sports Fridays

  Johnson Gym, J110 - 30 George Street

  6:00pm - 8:00pm

  Come and take advantage of our net setups at the Johnson Gym on Friday nights! We will have 3 badminton nets, 3 pickleball nets, and 5 squash courts available every Friday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Rackets, paddles, birdies, and balls are available at the gym, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like it’ll help you win a game! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Saturday, September 6 

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market

  Marion Square, enter at corner of King & Calhoun Streets

  8:00am - 2:00pm

  Spend your Saturday at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market on Marion Square. It's just a few steps from campus; the entrance is located at King and Calhoun Streets. You'll find a variety of local produce, plants, herbs, and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans. Be sure to visit us on Saturdays from April through the end of November.

  Sponsored by: City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

• September 7-13

  Sunday, September 7 

  Women's Soccer vs. North Florida

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  1:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø women's soccer take on North Florida. Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  CofC Catholic Sunday Mass and Dinner

  Mass is at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church (95 Hasell St) Free Dinner at the Drexel House (34 Wentworth St)

  5:00pm - 7:30pm

  Mass is celebrated at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, and a delicious dinner follows just down the street at our student center.

  All students are warmly welcome to come worship, share a meal, and build community with us. We can’t wait to meet you!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Monday, September 8 

  School of Business Showcase

  Beatty Center Atrium

  10:00am - 12:00pm

  Come learn about School of Business majors, minors, clubs, specialty programs and Career Circles.

  Sponsored by: School of Business Student Success Center

   

  Beyond the Ballot: Raise Your Voice Storytelling Popup

  Berry 106

  11:00am - 2:00pm 

  At Beyond the Ballot: Raise Your Voice Storytelling Popup we’re creating space for students to discover how their own experiences, passions, and dreams can spark change - and how to raise your voice and share your stories with peers, people in positions of power, and even local elected officials.

  This event will feature special guest, Courtney McClain. More about Courtney: Courtney McClain is a Civil Rights and Social Justice Activist. She graduated from Howard University with her Master’s in Political Science and completed the Fannie Lou Hamer Government Relations Fellowship with the Congressional Black Caucus Institute.

  Sponsored by: Be The Ones Student Club, Center for Civic Engagement, Honors College, Cougar Votes

  Mindful Monday: Behind-the-Scenes Dining Hall Tour

  Liberty St. Food Hall

  12:00pm - 2:00pm

  Ever wondered what goes on behind the kitchen doors? Join our campus dietician for a guided tour of the dining hall, see how your meals are prepared, and learn about allergen-friendly and mindful dining options. You’ll get the chance to ask questions, explore the food prep areas, and discover tips for eating well on campus.

  Follow us on Instagram for sign up information:

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  Success is Sweet!

  Cougar Mall

  2:00pm - 4:00pm

  Success is Sweet! Student Success Bingo with the Office for Student Success. Students do not need to register or bring anything.

  Sponsored by: Center for Student Learning; Academic Advising and Planning Center; Veteran & Military Student Services; Center for Excellence in Peer Education;, First-Year Experience

   

  CofC Club Tennis Practice 

  Turner Tennis Center, Patriot's Point

  4:30pm - 6:30pm 

  Do you enjoy playing tennis and want to take your game to the next level? Join club tennis! We practice twice a week and travel to tournaments each semester to compete against other schools. From practices and matches, to team socials, you'll make friends, grow as a player, and have a great time on and off the court. Swing by, meet the team, and see what club tennis is all about!

  Sponsored by: CofC Tennis Club

   

  Birthright Tie-Dye & Info Session

  JSC Parking Lot 96 Wentworth Street

  5:00pm

  Curious about Birthright Israel and want to add some color to your day? Come hang out with Hillel for a fun and laid-back Birthright Info Session and Tie-Dye Party! We’ll go over everything you need to know about how you can travel to Israel for free, answer your questions, and then kick back with some creative tie-dyeing. Whether you're thinking about going on the trip or just want to chill and make something cool, we’d love to see you there.

  If you are interested in Birthright, fill out this form:

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Volleyball vs. The Citadel

  TD Arena - 301 Meeting Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  6:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø volleyball takes on cross town rival The Citadel! Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Can I Pull you For a Chat? Speed Friending 

  Education Center 116

  6:00pm

  Are you ready to enter the Villa? The classy ladieZ of Chi Iota and the CofC Black Student Union invite you to speed friending! You'll meet new mates, enjoy rounds of speed friending, and hopefully leave with new friendships!

  Sponsored by: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Chi Iota Chapter & CofC Black Student Union

   

  Mario Mondays!

  Johnson Gymnasium, J207 - 30 George Street

  7:00pm - 10:00pm
  

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Mario Kart or Super Smash Brothers on a Nintendo Switch! All current C of C students are welcome! Controllers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a race or win a match! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  "Water Music" Concert

  Simons Recital Hall

  7:30pm

  Solo piano music performed by Lorna Barker in coordination with a multi-media experience. Works by Chopin, Debussy, Faure, Whiteman and Bergh. Guest narrator: Peter Spearman. Tickets are $9+ for this performance, however students received a discounted ticket price. Purchase tickets here:

  Sponsored by: 2nd Monday Concert Series, Department of Music

   

  Tuesday, September 9 

  School of Languages, Cultures, & World Affairs: Donuts with the Dean

  9:00am-12:00pm

  Outside RITA

  Join the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs for donuts and coffee, and an overview of departments, programs, and immersive language experiences. From International Studies to study abroad, Ancient Greek to Modern Languages, Archaeology to African American studies -- the School of LCWA has 9 majors and 20 minors to help you become an engaged world citizen with cultural competence! Grab a passport and explore!

  Sponsored by: School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs

   

  Bagel Tuesday

  Jewish Studies Center, Room 211

  10:00am

  Join Hillel every Tuesday for Bagel Tuesday, where students can grab a fresh bagel on the go or take a breather between classes. It's not just about the delicious bagels – it's a chance to mingle, share stories, and start your day with a smile. Swing by, savor a bagel, and make your Tuesdays terrific!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  School of Business Showcase

  Beatty Center Atrium

  10:00am - 12:00pm

  Come learn about School of Business majors, minors, clubs, specialty programs and Career Circles

  Sponsored by: School of Business Student Success Center

   

  Meet the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Mentors

  School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Peer Mentoring Center Room 100, 202 Calhoun St.

  12:00pm - 2:00pm

  Come meet your friendly Peer Mentors from SNES, SECM, and SOHS in the Peer Mentoring Center! Whether you're curious about STEM majors and minors, looking to join a club, or just want the inside scoop on college life, this is the place to be. Get real advice on research, classes, and campus resources. Swap stories and tips with students who’ve been in your shoes. Enjoy free snacks and drinks while you mingle!

  No pressure, no presentations — just good vibes and great conversation.

  This event is a drop him. Please stop by, say hi, and stay as long as you like!

  Sponsored by: School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics, and School of Health Sciences

   

  Dog Therapy

  Beatty Atrium in the School of Business

  2:00pm - 4:00pm

  Join the Office of Student Wellness and Well-being (OSWW) and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs to come meet new friends and pet some furry friends! Free for all to join.

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  CofC L.S.A. Presents ... Vision Board Night

  Addlestone 127

  6:00pm - 7:00pm

  Come out and join your Library Student Ambassadors for our first meeting of the semester! We will be making Fall vision boards and will ahve all teh necessary materials. FREE SNACKS! 

  Sponsored by: CofC Library Student Ambassadors 

   

  Women's Ministry CofC Catholic

  7:00pm - 8:30pm

  Drexel House (34 Wentworth St)

  Join us for an evening of meaningful reflection, authentic conversation, and intentional community with other women of faith!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Men's Soccer vs. USC Upstate

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  7:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø men's soccer takes on USC Upstate at Patriots Point. Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Indoor Soccer Tuesdays

  Silcox Gym - 2nd Floor Court, Silcox 215 - 24 George Street

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Indoor Soccer in the Silcox Gym court on the 2nd floor! All current C of C students are welcome! Futsals will be available at the gym. Indoor soccer shoes are not required, but athletic footwear are required. Shin guards are optional. Game format is 5v5, first to 2 goals or 5 minute games. All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Wednesday, September 10 

  School of Business Showcase

  Beatty Center Atrium

  10:00am - 12:00pm

  Come learn about School of Business majors, minors, clubs, specialty programs and Career Circles

  Sponsored by: School of Business Student Success Center

   

  CofC and Exchange Study Abroad Fair

  Cougar Mall

  10:00am - 1:00pm

  Come learn about CofC Sponsored and Exchange programs being offered Spring 2025, Spring Break 2025, Summer 2025 and beyond! CofC faculty members will be representing their programs at their own tables, and CIE will have multiple tables for students looking for general study abroad information!

  Sponsored by: Center for International Education

   

  Cougar Compost Celebration: Farmers Market

  Sottile Clock 

  11:00am - 3:00pm

  Join us for a celebration of sustainable food system lifecycles! There will be food, flower painting, a free store pop-up and prizes!

  Sponsored by: Center for Sustainable Development 

   

  Bye-Bye Broke! Budgeting Basics to help you stress less and save more!

  Tate 132

  12:00pm - 1:00pm

  Ready to stop wondering where your money went? Bye-Bye Broke is your crash course in budgeting made simple. Whether you’ve never tracked a dollar or just want to get more intentional with your spending, this workshop will help you build a budget that fits your life—without cutting out all the fun. Learn how to plan, spend, and save smarter this semester!

  Sponsored by: Financial Wellness (Career Center) 

   

  Cougar Compost Celebration: Community Workshop

  Rita 101

  3:30pm - 5:00pm 

  Join us for a community workshop celebrating all things compost! Food, fun, and prizes!

  Sponsored by: Center for Sustainable Development 

   

  Philosophy of Time

  14 Glebe St. Lounge 

  5:30pm 

  What is time? Actually though … is it real, an illusion, a social construct, or just an elaborate lie? Join us as we attempt to decipher the nature of time itself. Pizza!

  Sponsored by: CofC Philosophy Club 

   

  Wesley Bible Study

  273 Meeting St, Wesley Student Space

  6:15pm - 8:00pm

  Come join us for Bible Study as we continue our study in Genesis! We gather at 6:15pm for food, fellowship, faith, and fun! It is a great time! Don't have a Bible? Don't sweat it, we'll provide you one!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Wesley Foundation

   

  CofC Climbing, Member Climb Night

  Coastal Climbing Gym, 708 King St. 

  6:00pm - 9:00pm 

  Join the CofC Climbing Club for a member's night climb at Coastal Climbing Gym

  Sponsored by: CofC Climbing Club 

   

  CofC Women in Buisness First Meeting

  Tate Center 201

  6:30pm - 7:30pm 

  Informational meeting for the Women in Business Club at CofC. RSVP on Instagram

  Sponsored by: Women in Buisness Club 

   

  Hillel After Dark: Adam Sandler Birthday Party

  Jewish Studies Center - Arnold Hall 96 Wentworth Street

  7:00pm

  Come celebrate a true Jewish icon: Adam Sandler! 🎬✨ Join us at Hillel for a laid-back night filled with laughter, good vibes, and all of Adam Sandler’s favorite snacks. We’ll be watching one of his classic movies (you’ll have to come to find out which!), enjoying some nostalgic treats, and appreciating the comedic legend who gave us “The Hanukkah Song” and so much more. Bring your friends, bring your love for Sandler, and get ready for a night of fun!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Thursday, September 11 

  Nutrition Conversation with Basic Kitchen

  Basic Kitchen, 82 Wentworth St., ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  10:00am

  Join MUSC dietitian and sports nutrition expert Alaine Mills, RD, LD for a practical and interactive Q&A on making smart food choices that power both your body and your mind. Sign up to join this event:  

  Sponsored by: Center for Intentionality Club

   

  School of Business Showcase

  Beatty Center Atrium

  10:00am - 12:00pm

  Come learn about School of Business majors, minors, clubs, specialty programs and Career Circles

  Sponsored by: School of Business Student Success Center

   

  Sexual Health Fair

  Simons Lobby, Simons Rooms 180 and 181

  4:00pm - 5:30pm

  Attend the Sexual Health Fair to learn about sex, contraception, how to report a crime, campus and local resources, with much more. When you attend, you enter for a chance to win an "I <3 Consensual sex shirt. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and students should remember to bring their cougar cards or CWIDs.

  Sponsored by: Office of Victim Services, Office of the Dean of Students, Student Health Services, EmpowHER and PCC

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  CofC Club Tennis Practice 

  Turner Tennis Center, Patriot's Point 

  4:30pm - 6:30pm

  Do you enjoy playing tennis and want to take your game to the next level? Join club tennis! We practice twice a week and travel to tournaments each semester to compete against other schools. From practices and matches, to team socials, you'll make friends, grow as a player, and have a great time on and off the court. Swing by, meet the team, and see what club tennis is all about!

  Sponsored by: CofC Tennis Club

   

  Women's Soccer vs. Gardner Webb

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  7:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø women's soccer takes on Gardner Webb! Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Volleyball Net Nights

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Johnson Gym, J110 - 30 George Street

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Volleyball at the Johnson Gym! Format will be determined by the number of students who show up to play—4v4, 5v5, or 6v6.All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Volleyballs will be provided, but feel free to bring some knee pads if you’re going to go all out! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Friday, September 12 

  Coffee with Chemists

  Third floor of SSMB, School of Sciences and Mathematics Building, 202 Calhoun

  9:00am - 11:30am

  Curious about chemistry or biochemistry as a major? Thinking about adding a chemistry minor to another major? Wondering which chemistry classes are needed for medical school? Want to know more about how classes and degrees in chemistry and biochemistry can help you prepare for your career? Please stop by for a warm beverage and a breakfast snack to chat with a faculty member in our department. We would love to help you learn more about our classes and programs early and welcome you to CofC. This event is a drop-in from 9:00-11:30am, please arrive when your schedule allows. Attend even if you are just dropping by in between classes or you're welcome to stay for entire event. 

  Sponsored by: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

   

  Chemistry & Biochemistry Research Lab Tours

  SSMB 327, School of Sciences and Mathematics Building, 202 Calhoun

  1:00pm - 3:00pm

  Calling all future chemists and biochemists! Are you interested in getting involved in research while a student at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø? From the developing new materials, improving water quality, unraveling the chemistry of life, and discovering new and better ways to make medicines, you will find an incredible breadth of work being done by your own CofC professors and fellow students right here in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. And the best part? Finding out about how YOU can be a part of it! Following a brief information session to learn about how undergraduate research can benefit your career aspirations as well as tips about how to get started, you will have a chance to tour our research labs and meet our faculty and current research students to learn more about their ongoing projects. This will be followed with ice cream (made with liquid nitrogen, of course!) when you can continue to chat with students and faculty. All participants will receive a free CofC Chemistry & Biochemistry t-shirt! Long pants and closed toed shoes are recommended to tour the labs. RSVP for this event:  

  Sponsored by: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society

   

  Teachers, TShirts, & Tacos

  Rivers Green

  3:00pm - 5:00pm

  This annual event welcomes teacher education majors and minors as well as those considering a teacher education major. Faculty and staff from the School of Ed attend and mingle with our students to start the year on a positive, personal note!

  Sponsored by: School of Education

   

  Fall Retreat

  Bonclarken Conference Center, Flat Rock, NC

  Depart Friday at 4:00pm - Return Sunday at 5:00pm

  Join us for our Fall Retreat! This year's theme is "Not My Will But Yours." It is an amazing weekend of fellowship, faith, and fun in the mountains of NC. There will be hiking, s'mores, basketball, board games, and more!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Wesley Foundation

   

  Volleyball vs. Youngstown State

  TD Arena - 301 Meeting Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  6:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø volleyball takes on Youngstown State. Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Racquet Sports Fridays

  Johnson Gym, J110 - 30 George Street

  6:00pm - 8:00pm

  Come and take advantage of our net setups at the Johnson Gym on Friday nights! We will have 3 badminton nets, 3 pickleball nets, and 5 squash courts available every Friday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Rackets, paddles, birdies, and balls are available at the gym, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like it’ll help you win a game! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Late, A Cowboy Song

  The Chapel Theatre

  7:30pm

  This play is for all the lady cowboys of heart and mind who ride outside the city limits of convention. Mary, always late and always married, meets a lady cowboy outside the city limits of Pittsburgh who teaches her how to ride a horse. Mary’s husband, Crick, buys a painting with the last of their savings. Mary and Crick have a baby, but they can’t decide on the baby’s name, or the baby’s gender. A story of one woman’s education and her search to find true love outside the box.

  Tickets are available through the George Street Box Office.

  Sponsored by: Center Stage

   

  Saturday, September 13 

  Sunrise Ruck

  Cistern Yard, 66 George Street

  6:00am

  Jump start your weekend with a sunrise ruck – a walk with a weighted backpack. Join fellow club members at sunrise for a morning ruck to the top of the iconic Ravenel Bridge. Together, we’ll build resilience, push past limits, and remind ourselves that growth begins where comfort ends. New to rucking? No problem, we’ll guide you on picking a weight that’s right for you. Backpacks and sandbags will be provided. Sign up to join this event: 

  Sponsored by: Center for Intentionality Club

   

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market

  Marion Square, enter at corner of King & Calhoun Streets

  8:00am - 2:00pm

  Spend your Saturday at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market on Marion Square. It's just a few steps from campus; the entrance is located at King and Calhoun Streets. You'll find a variety of local produce, plants, herbs, and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans. Be sure to visit us on Saturdays from April through the end of November.

  Sponsored by: City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

   

  Men's Soccer vs. Campbell

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  2:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø men's soccer takes on the Campbell Camels. Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Late, A Cowboy Song

  The Chapel Theatre

  2:00pm

  This play is for all the lady cowboys of heart and mind who ride outside the city limits of convention. Mary, always late and always married, meets a lady cowboy outside the city limits of Pittsburgh who teaches her how to ride a horse. Mary’s husband, Crick, buys a painting with the last of their savings. Mary and Crick have a baby, but they can’t decide on the baby’s name, or the baby’s gender. A story of one woman’s education and her search to find true love outside the box.

  Tickets are available through the George Street Box Office.

  Sponsored by: Center Stage

   

  Volleyball vs. Quinnipiac

  TD Arena - 301 Meeting Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  6:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø volleyball takes on Quinnipiac as part of the CofC Invitational. Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Late, A Cowboy Song

  The Chapel Theatre

  7:30pm

  This play is for all the lady cowboys of heart and mind who ride outside the city limits of convention. Mary, always late and always married, meets a lady cowboy outside the city limits of Pittsburgh who teaches her how to ride a horse. Mary’s husband, Crick, buys a painting with the last of their savings. Mary and Crick have a baby, but they can’t decide on the baby’s name, or the baby’s gender. A story of one woman’s education and her search to find true love outside the box.

  Tickets are available through the George Street Box Office.

  Sponsored by: Center Stage

• September 14-20

  Sunday, September 14 

  Second Sunday on King Street

  King Street from Queen to Calhoun

  12:00pm - 5:00pm 

  Every month on the second Sunday the City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø helps shuts down King Street from Queen to Calhoun, to through traffic and without parked cars, for 5 blissful hours. That gives us the whole street for people to walk around with a big smile, greet friends and neighbors, and enjoy ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø as it would be on any old day without the traffic. Strolling guests see businesses they didn’t know about, stores roll out past the sidewalk to invite shoppers in, carefully curated artists show their work on the street, and unique food vendors tempt guests with their fare. 

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Peninsula Preservation Trust 

   

  Late, A Cowboy Song

  The Chapel Theatre

  2:00pm

  This play is for all the lady cowboys of heart and mind who ride outside the city limits of convention. Mary, always late and always married, meets a lady cowboy outside the city limits of Pittsburgh who teaches her how to ride a horse. Mary’s husband, Crick, buys a painting with the last of their savings. Mary and Crick have a baby, but they can’t decide on the baby’s name, or the baby’s gender. A story of one woman’s education and her search to find true love outside the box.

  Tickets are available through the George Street Box Office.

  Sponsored by: Center Stage

   

  Women's Soccer vs. Presbyterian

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  1:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø women's soccer takes on the Presbyterian Blue Hose. Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Volleyball vs. Stetson

  TD Arena - 301 Meeting Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  2:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø volleyball takes on Stetson as part of the CofC Invitational. Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  CofC Catholic Sunday Mass and Dinner

  Mass is at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church (95 Hasell St) Free Dinner at the Drexel House (34 Wentworth St)

  5:00pm - 7:30pm

  Mass is celebrated at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, and a delicious dinner follows just down the street at our student center.

  All students are warmly welcome to come worship, share a meal, and build community with us. We can’t wait to meet you!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Monday, September 15 

  Mindful Monday: Behind-the-Scenes Dining Hall Tour

  Liberty St. Food Hall

  11:00am - 12:00pm

  Ever wondered what goes on behind the kitchen doors? Join our campus dietician for a guided tour of the dining hall, see how your meals are prepared, and learn about allergen-friendly and mindful dining options. You’ll get the chance to ask questions, explore the food prep areas, and discover tips for eating well on campus.

  Follow us on Instagram for sign up information:

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  Pie A Delta

  Cougar Mall

  12:00pm - 2:00pm

  Pie a Delta. 

  Sponsored by: Incorporated: The Lambda Omicron Chapter 

   

  Collegiate Recovery Open House

  Education Center Suite 106

  1:00pm - 3:00pm

  Collegiate Recovery Program Open House. Come meet CRP Director Wood Marchant and Academic/Recovery Support Specialist Anne Oliphant and learn more about the program for students who are in recovery from addiction.

  Sponsored by: Collegiate Recovery Program

   

  Latin Reading Group

  Randolph Hall 301B

  4:00pm - 5:00pm 

  Read Caesar’s Gallic Wars in the original Latin. Students of all levels are welcome with no pressure of reading the Latin aloud, or sight translating, but it is encouraged! We are currently using the edition edited and translated by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's own professor, Dr. Jen Gerrish. It is not required to purchase the text as we will provide handouts, but if you so choose, here is a link to the text.

  We meet every Monday at 4 PM in Randolph 301B. We hope to see you there!

  Sponsored by: Classics Club 

  Fireside Chat with Ben Navarro

  The Riviera Theater, 227 King Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  4:30pm

  Inspired by his own journey toward a purpose-driven and fulfilling life, Ben Navarro teaches the Intentionality Class at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to share the tools, mindsets and habits that have shaped his success and growth. Join us for this special conversation and invitation to step to the starting line of your intentional living journey. Sign up to join this event:  

  Sponsored by: Center for Intentionality Club

   

  CofC Club Tennis Practice 

  Turner Tennis Center, Patriot's Point 

  4:30pm - 6:30pm

  Do you enjoy playing tennis and want to take your game to the next level? Join club tennis! We practice twice a week and travel to tournaments each semester to compete against other schools. From practices and matches, to team socials, you'll make friends, grow as a player, and have a great time on and off the court. Swing by, meet the team, and see what club tennis is all about!

  Sponsored by: CofC Tennis Club

   

  CAB Open House

  BellSouth Building 323, 81 St Philips St. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø SC, 29424

  5:00pm - 6:00pm 

  Want to learn more about CAB and how to get involved? Stop by our Open House at the BellSouth Building! Meet members and grab a snack!

  Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board (CAB)

   

  Cooking Class with Tomodachi Maru

  RITA 103

  2 sessions, 5:00-6:00pm; 6:30-7:30pm

  Office of Student Wellness and Well-being (OSWW) is teaming up with Tomodachi Maru to bring some authentic Japanese cuisine. Simple, healthy, and ready to be made in the dorm. Free for all students, but RSVP on Cougar Connect (, ) is required.

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being and Tomodachi Maru

   

  CofC Seminar Series: "Nurdles in the Lowcountry: Small Plastics, Big Impact'

  Online

  6:00pm - 7:00pm 

  Join us on Monday, September 15th (6–7 PM) via Zoom for an engaging seminar with Katie Abare, Policy Coordinator for the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Surfrider Chapter. Katie will dive into the world of nurdles: what they are, why they’re showing up in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, the regulations surrounding them, and how we can work together to stop their spread. Don’t miss this chance to learn and take action!

  Sponsored by: Surfrider Foundation- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Club

   

  Mario Mondays!

  Johnson Gymnasium, J207 - 30 George Street

  7:00pm - 10:00pm
  

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Mario Kart or Super Smash Brothers on a Nintendo Switch! All current C of C students are welcome! Controllers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a race or win a match! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Tuesday, September 16 

  Bagel Tuesday

  Jewish Studies Center, Room 211

  10:00am

  Join Hillel every Tuesday for Bagel Tuesday, where students can grab a fresh bagel on the go or take a breather between classes. It's not just about the delicious bagels – it's a chance to mingle, share stories, and start your day with a smile. Swing by, savor a bagel, and make your Tuesdays terrific!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Meet the School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics Mentors

  School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Peer Mentoring Center Room 100, 202 Calhoun St.

  12:00pm - 2:00pm

  Come meet your friendly Peer Mentors from SNES, SECM, and SOHS in the Peer Mentoring Center! Whether you're curious about STEM majors and minors, looking to join a club, or just want the inside scoop on college life, this is the place to be. Get real advice on research, classes, and campus resources. Swap stories and tips with students who’ve been in your shoes. Enjoy free snacks and drinks while you mingle!

  No pressure, no presentations — just good vibes and great conversation.

  This event is a drop him. Please stop by, say hi, and stay as long as you like!

  Sponsored by: School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics, and School of Health Sciences

   

  Sustainability Open House

  207 Calhoun Street Annex and Main Bldg

  3:30pm - 5:00pm

  Welcome to an open house to learn more about sustainability on campus! Visit the Environmental & Sustainability Studies academic program’s new space and learn about the courses and opportunities in the major/minor. Stroll next door to the Center for Sustainable Development to explore their facilities and programs, including the Cougar Free Store, Zero Waste, and internship programs. We’ll have ideas and items to help you green your campus lifestyle.

  Sponsored by: Environmental & Sustainability Studies Program

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Student Adoration and Mass 

  Drexel House (34 Wentworth St.) 

  6:00pm - 8:00pm 

  All are warmly invited to Mass and Adoration at the Drexel House starting at 6 pm on Tuesday evenings. Snacks and fellowship following!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic 

   

  Table Tennis Tuesdays

  Johnson Gymnasium - 30 George St.

  7:00pm - 9:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Table Tennis/Ping Pong at the Johnson Gym! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Rackets and balls will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Indoor Soccer Tuesdays

  Silcox Gym - 2nd Floor Court, Silcox 215 - 24 George Street

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Indoor Soccer in the Silcox Gym court on the 2nd floor! All current C of C students are welcome! Futsals will be available at the gym. Indoor soccer shoes are not required, but athletic footwear are required. Shin guards are optional. Game format is 5v5, first to 2 goals or 5 minute games. All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Beyond the Ballot: A Community Connection Celebration

  Rivers Green

  Student civic power meets community joy and fun times! Celebrate National Voter Registration Day through connection, conversation, and collective action with community leaders. Whether you’re registering to vote for the first time, updating your voter registration, or simply looking for a way to get more involved and raise your voice on and off campus, this event is for you.

  There will be FREE pizza & sweet treats, fun games and great and opportunities to meet local organizations working on issues important to you.

  Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your voice, and let’s make civic participation something joyful, powerful, and loud.

  Sponsored by: Be The Ones Student Club, Center for Civic Engagement, Honors College, Cougar Votes

   

  Wednesday, September 17 

  Watch it Wednesday 

  Robert Scott Small - RSS 241 - 175 Calhoun St. 

  9:15am - 4:15am 

  Join us for a showing of The Working Hungry

  Come watch this powerful 30-minute documentary highlighting food insecurity and community solutions.

  Location: RSS 241

  Showtimes: Every hour at:15, from 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM

  Perks: Complimentary drinks + snacks!

  Student Raffle: Present a flyer for a chance to win a prize!

  Sponsored by: Office of Community Engagement 

  Majors and Minors Fair

  Cistern Yard

  10:00am - 1:00pm

  The purpose of the Majors and Minors Fair is to provide a single location where all undecided, re-deciding, and exploring students can speak personally with faculty, staff, and student representatives from academic programs to learn about specific requirements for majors, minors, and career options. Whether students have already declared their major/minor or are completely undecided, the Majors and Minors Fair can benefit all in their academic journey. Students can enjoy getting to learn about what opportunities are offered at the College, and faculty will have the opportunity to engage with students and share their program highlights.

  Sponsored by: Academic Advising and Planning Center

   

  Pop-Up Service Kick-Off

  Cougar Mall

  11:00am - 2:00pm

  We’re kicking off Pop-Up Service with a mini project for Heart Math Tutoring. Stop by Cougar Mall for a minute, five minutes or as long as you’d like to lend a hand! We’ll be assembling colorful connecting cubes for local elementary students to use throughout the year. See you there!

  Sponsored by: Center for Civic Engagement

   

  Mental Health and Affirmations Tabling 

  Cougar Mall - 175 Calhoun St. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC

  11:30am - 1:30pm 

  Promoting Suicide Prevention Month while to handing out affirmations to lift up students. talking on mental health and promoting school resources.

  Sponsored by: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. 

   

  What's Your Money Personality? A Financial Wellness Workshop

  Tate Center 132

  12:00pm - 1:00pm

  Ever wondered why you make the financial decisions you make? Or why you feel the way you do about spending or saving money? Join CofC Financial Wellness for an interactive workshop and unlock your Money Personality! We'll help you figure out your personal financial strengths and challenges so you can work with your personality to make your money work for you! Lunch provided.

  Sponsored by: Financial Wellness/Career Center

   

  Dog Therapy

  Beatty Atrium in the School of Business - 5 Liberty St. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø SC, 29401

  2:00pm - 4:00pm

  Welcome back, cougars, and for the new cougars, welcome to dog therapy! Dog Therapy is an event that will take place once a week for 5 weeks. Join us in the Tate Center Atrium for lovable pooches, smiling faces, and unlimited puppy kisses. Stay as long as you like and bring your roommates too, after all, who doesn't love a dog!

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being

   

  Life Design Festival: Design Your Fall, Design Your Life

  14 Green Way

  3:00pm - 5:00pm

  Celebrate the new season at our Life Design Festival and the launch of the new Life Design Center. Through creative activities, music, and festive fall vibes, students will reflect on their personal goals, identities, and the impact they want to make at CofC and beyond. Drop by to enjoy the fall-themed refreshments!

  Sponsored by: Life Design Center

   

  Wesley Bible Study

  273 Meeting St, Wesley Student Space

  6:15pm - 8:00pm

  Come join us for Bible Study as we continue our study in Genesis! We gather at 6:15pm for food, fellowship, faith, and fun! It is a great time! Don't have a Bible? Don't sweat it, we'll provide you one!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Wesley Foundation

   

  CofC Climbing, Member Climb Night

  Coastal Climbing Gym, 708 King St. 

  6:00pm - 9:00pm 

  Join the CofC Climbing Club for a member's night climb at Coastal Climbing Gym

  Sponsored by: CofC Climbing Club 

   

  BSU Hair Care Night w/Collegiate Curls

  JSC 333

  6:30pm - 8:00pm

  Join the Black Student Union and Collegiate Curls in a educational night relating to hair and hair care. There will be opportunities to win prizes.

  Sponsored by: The Black Student Union

   

  The Ivy Exchange 

  Education Center 116

  6:30pm - 7:30pm 

  Join IO to learn about different investment strategies and how you can start investing early to build wealth!

  Sponsored by: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. 

   

  Table-Top Gaming Club Weekly Meeting! 

  RITA 103

  7:00pm - 10:00pm 

  Welcome to Table-Top Gaming Club! Play some games and make some friends!

  We meet every week to play board games, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, JackBox Party Packs, and more!

  Join us on Discord to meet the community and see our selection of games, join us on GroupMe, or follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on all of our events!

  Sponsored by: Table-Top Gaming Club

  
  

  Thursday, September 18 

  Affiliate Study Abroad Fair

  Cougar Mall

  10:30am - 1:30pm

  Come learn about affiliate study abroad programs offered through the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. We work with over 20 different study abroad providers, and a number of them will be here representing their programs at their own tables. CIE will also have multiple tables for general study abroad information.

  Sponsored by: Center for International Education

   

  Tie-Dye Event

  Rivers Green, 71 Coming St. 

  2:00pm - 4:00pm

  Come tie-dye clothes with us in Rivers Green from 2-4 PM! Please bring your own with you to the event. Some people have even brought their lab coats in the past!

  Sponsored by: Biology Club 

   

  Knot Your Average Humani-tees and Social Sciences Tie Dye Party

  Cougar Mall (in front of Maybank Hall)

  3:00pm - 4:30pm

  Join us for a "Knot Your Average Humani-tees and Social Sciences Tie Dye Party" on Cougar Mall! Whether you're settled on a major or are still exploring, we'll have lots of helpful information for you about the many exciting programs in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). Of course, there will be an amazing tie-dye station and giveaways as well! T-shirts will be provided or add some color to your own meta-major shirt from orientation. Students and faculty will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Come and enjoy a dye-namic afternoon with HSS!

  Sponsored by: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  FYSH Apples and Honey Tasting

  JSC 210 96 Wentworth Street

  4:30pm

  Kick off the Jewish New Year with something sweet! First-year students are invited to join Hillel for a special Apples & Honey Tasting to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and get a warm taste of Jewish life on campus. Come sample different varieties of apples and honeys, learn about the meaning behind the tradition, and connect with other new students in a cozy, welcoming space.

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  CofC Club Tennis Practice 

  Turner Tennis Center, Patriot's Point 

  4:30pm - 6:30pm

  Do you enjoy playing tennis and want to take your game to the next level? Join club tennis! We practice twice a week and travel to tournaments each semester to compete against other schools. From practices and matches, to team socials, you'll make friends, grow as a player, and have a great time on and off the court. Swing by, meet the team, and see what club tennis is all about!

  Sponsored by: CofC Tennis Club

   

  Peaceability: A Practical Toolkit for Thriving in Cultural Chaos

  Education Center room 118; 25 Saint Philip Street

  5:30pm - 6:30pm

  In this honest and deeply engaging presentation, Reba J. Parker, educator, author, and creator of the Peaceability Mindset, invites us to step into a bold reimagining of peace—not as a passive

  ideal, but as an active, daily practice that transforms the way we live, lead, and love.

  Sponsored by: Department of Sociology & Anthropology

   

  Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Discussion of "Hold What Makes You Whole" with Poet Marcus Amaker

  Avery Research Center - McKinley Washington Auditorium (125 Bull St., 3rd floor)

  6:00pm - 7:15pm

  The Avery is proud to host Marcus Amaker, the first Poet Laureate of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, South Carolina, (2016—2022), and an inductee in the South Carolina Literary Hall of Fame (2024), at a special Reading Circle event at the Avery Research Center and via Zoom!

  Our discussion will include Amaker reading from Hold What Makes You Whole... a 200-page compilation of jazz, Blackness, self care, fatherhood, Star Wars, social justice, music, and memory...

  Zoom Registration:

  Sponsored by: Avery Research Center

   

  Women's Ministry CofC Catholic

  Drexel House (34 Wentworth St)

  7:00pm - 8:30pm

  Join us for an evening of meaningful reflection, authentic conversation, and intentional community with other women of faith!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Volleyball Net Nights

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Johnson Gym, J110 - 30 George Street

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Volleyball at the Johnson Gym! Format will be determined by the number of students who show up to play—4v4, 5v5, or 6v6.All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Volleyballs will be provided, but feel free to bring some knee pads if you’re going to go all out! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Constitution Day Lecture 

  Robert Scott Small Building , Room 235, 175 Calhoun St, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  7:30pm - 8:45pm 

  Join us for a Constitution Day lecture, "Our Constitution, Respecting it and Protecting it – It’s not Optional," by Gerald Postema.

  The U.S. Constitution – its core principles and institutions, and the informal norms that fill out its contours – is the indispensable scaffolding of our imperfect democracy, the essential normative structure of our public life and the key technology by which we are protected against the arbitrary exercise of ruling power. Through this publicly visible means we strive to realize our common commitment to democracy and the rule of law. However, the Constitution and its core institutions and norms can rule only when at least two conditions are met. First, those who are authorized to govern according to its terms are deeply and irrevocably committed to respecting it in letter and spirit. And, second, all members of the polity – public officials, courts and lawyers, and ordinary citizens – accept the weighty responsibility of actively holding those who exercise ruling power strictly to the Constitution’s terms. These responsibilities are not optional – they constitute the core of our civic duty, the demanding content of the essential ethos of fidelity. This talk explores the nature of these responsibilities, the conditions under which they alone can thrive and the serious threats to maintaining and respecting them.

  Sponsored by: Philosophy, Political Science, Civility Initiative, Pre-Law Advising, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

  Friday, September 19 

  Coffee with Chemists

  Third floor of SSMB, School of Sciences and Mathematics Building, 202 Calhoun

  9:00am - 11:30am

  Curious about chemistry or biochemistry as a major? Thinking about adding a chemistry minor to another major? Wondering which chemistry classes are needed for medical school? Want to know more about how classes and degrees in chemistry and biochemistry can help you prepare for your career? Please stop by for a warm beverage and a breakfast snack to chat with a faculty member in our department. We would love to help you learn more about our classes and programs early and welcome you to CofC. This event is a drop-in from 9:00-11:30am, please arrive when your schedule allows. Attend even if you are just dropping by in between classes or you're welcome to stay for entire event. 

  Sponsored by: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

   

  Know Your Status: SHS Cougar Free Testing Event

  The Johnson Center lobby, 30 George St.

  10:00am - 2:00pm

  Please join us for our FREE Cougar Testing Event!! This event will be a huge cost savings for students and will offer free chlamydia/gonorrhea testing with Palmetto Community Care, free flu shots with Delta Pharmacy & SHS, free DNA testing with MUSC In Our DNA SC, and free lifesaving supplies from The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Center. The Office of Student Wellness and Wellbeing, MUSC Youth Collaborative, and the American Society for Meningitis Prevention will also be present all with wonderful resources available. You don't want to miss this!

  Sponsored by: Student Health Services

   

  Affiliate Study Abroad Fair 

  Cougar Mall

  10:30am - 1:30pm 

  Join the Center for International Education to learn more about studying abroad with one of our affiliate partner organizations.

  Sponsored by: Center for International Education 

   

  Peaceability: A Practical Toolkit for Thriving in Cultural Chaos - Student Workshop

  Education Center room 107; 25 Saint Philip St.

  12:00pm - 1:00pm

  This 1-hour session includes a 30 -minute interactive talk, with 15 -20 minutes of skill exercises, and time for dialogue and questions, along with exploring how peaceability can move from an inspiring idea into a daily, embodied reality—and how you can start living it today.

  Sponsored by: Department of Sociology & Anthropology

   

  Fencing Club Weekly Practice 

  J01 in Silcox Center 

  3:00pm - 4:30pm 

  One of our weekly practices. We sometimes do some drills and specific moves discussion and practice, but otherwise we just fence!! You are not required to have any equipment and we provide everything from protective gear to blades, but if you do, great! You can choose to fence any of the three blades used in the Olympics and we have members for all of them! What could be more fun than sport sword-fighting!

  Sponsored by: Fencing Club 

   

  Taco Takeover 

  Berry 106 

  5:00pm - 6:30pm 

  The Honors Student Association is officially back on campus! We are designed to foster community, enhance academic success, organize events, facilitate local community service, and provide leadership opportunities for peers within the Honors College. We have a new leadership team and can’t wait to plan events, host workshops, and meet as many of you as possible!

  Join us for tacos on Friday, Sept 19 from 5-6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you!

  Sponsored by: Honors Student Association 

   

  Racquet Sports Fridays

  Johnson Gym, J110 - 30 George Street

  6:00pm - 8:00pm

  Come and take advantage of our net setups at the Johnson Gym on Friday nights! We will have 3 badminton nets, 3 pickleball nets, and 5 squash courts available every Friday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Rackets, paddles, birdies, and balls are available at the gym, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like it’ll help you win a game! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Shabbat with Hillel 

  Arnold Hall - JSC 100

  6:00pm - 8:00pm

  Join us every Tuesday for Bagel Tuesday, where students can grab a fresh bagel on the go or take a breather between classes. It's not just about the delicious bagels – it's a chance to mingle, share stories, and start your day with a smile. Swing by, savor a bagel, and make your Tuesdays terrific!

  Sponsored by: Hillel 

   

  Multicultural Festival 

  Cistern Yard

  5:00pm - 7:00pm 

  Join the Hispanic Latino Club for a Multicultural Festival! We will have multiple clubs tabling, live entertainment and food!

  Sponsored by: Hispanic Latino Club 

   

  Harbor Cruise with CAB

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  6:00pm - 8:30pm

  Join CAB on one of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s harbor cruises for a chance to sail into the sunset! Please RSVP on Cougar Connect so secure your spot.

  Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board

   

  Sailing to Freedom

  Addlestone Library 3rd Floor

  6:00pm 

  Register at:  

  Join us in conversation with scholars Marcus Rediker, Michael Thompson, and Timothy Walker, to learn more about the great number of enslaved persons who made their way to freedom using coastal water routes along the Atlantic seaboard. Exhibit viewing and reception to follow. Free and open to all, registration required! 

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Friend of the Library, Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World Program

  
  Saturday, September 20 

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market

  Marion Square, enter at corner of King & Calhoun Streets

  8:00am - 2:00pm

  Spend your Saturday at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market on Marion Square. It's just a few steps from campus; the entrance is located at King and Calhoun Streets. You'll find a variety of local produce, plants, herbs, and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans. Be sure to visit us on Saturdays from April through the end of November.

  Sponsored by: City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

   

  Community Clean Up!

  Harleston Village area directly off campus

  9:00am snacks and coffee/convening space, 10:00am-12:00pm clean-up event

  Help the College be a good neighbor by cleaning up the communities that surround our campus! The SC Sea Grant Consortium is hosting the annual state-wide Beach and River Sweep, and we can do our part to help out to keep our rivers and beaches beautiful. Cleaning up the peninsula can prevent runoff from polluting our waterways and protect our native ecosystems. You can learn more about the Beach and River Sweep here:

  Arrive between 9:00-9:45 AM to grab your gear and enjoy some morning refreshments, and we will set off into the community around 10:00 AM! This is a great way to give back to the communities that breathe life into downtown ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and make our campus as unique as it is. Show your appreciation, enjoy the beautiful neighborhoods, and make a positive difference in this state-wide initiative!

  Sponsored by: Neighborhood Relations

   

  Passport Fair

  Mail Services; 89 St. Philip St. 

  10:00am - 1:00pm 

  Need a passport to study abroad? Mail Services at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will be offering a Passport Fair on Saturday, September 20th- no appointment necessary! Learn about what documents to bring with you on Mail Service’s website.

  Sponsored by: Mail Services, Center for International Education 

   

  Curator Coffee Club

  Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Cato Center for the Arts, 161 Calhoun Street

  10:00am - 11:00am

  Join us for a casual morning of coffee, conversation, and an exhibition tour with the Halsey Institute’s staff and your fellow Members of Kenny Nguyen: The Divine Eye & Raheleh Filsoofi: At the Edge of Arrival, The exhibition tour will begin at 10:15 AM, but Members are invited to join us at any point between 10:00 – 11:00 AM.

  This event is open to all levels of Halsey Institute membership. Not a member yet? Not a problem! Find out more about the benefits of membership here:

  Membership is FREE for students!

  Sponsored by: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

   

  Habitat for Humanity Build Day

  Center for Civic Engagement, Lightsey Center, Suite 203

  11:30am - 3:30pm

  Join us for our first Habitat for Humanity Build Day of the year and meet other like-minded students with interests in service, community development, and sustainability! We provide a free lunch and transportation to and from the work site; you provide an extra set of hands to help a local family build hope and a home. Space is limited and registration is required. Visit Cougar Connect or the Center for Civic Engagement HUB site to sign up! You can also register here:  

  Sponsored by: Center for Civic Engagement

• September 21-27

  Monday, September 22

  Poster Invasion - Poster Sale

  Rivers Green

  9:00am - 6:00pm

  Poster Sale! Poster Sale! Poster Sale! | It's time to give your space some razzle dazzle! Stop by the poster sale from September 22-24 on Rivers Green!

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Involvement

   

  Mindful Monday: Behind-the-Scenes Dining Hall Tour

  Liberty St. Food Hall

  11:00am - 12:00pm

  Ever wondered what goes on behind the kitchen doors? Join our campus dietician for a guided tour of the dining hall, see how your meals are prepared, and learn about allergen-friendly and mindful dining options. You’ll get the chance to ask questions, explore the food prep areas, and discover tips for eating well on campus.

  Follow us on Instagram for sign up information:

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group

   

  Finer Women Don't Haze Tabling 

  Cougar Mall, 175 Calhoun St. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC

  11:30am - 1:30pm 

  Educating students on hazing and providing a pledge wall against it. While promoting our Finer Women Don't Haze initiative in support of our community as we must come against it.

  Sponsored by: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

   

  Latin Reading Group

   Randolph Hall 301B

  4:00pm - 5:00pm

  Read Caesar’s Gallic Wars in the original Latin. Students of all levels are welcome with no pressure of reading the Latin aloud, or sight translating, but it is encouraged! We are currently using the edition edited and translated by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's own professor, Dr. Jen Gerrish. It is not required to purchase the text as we will provide handouts, but if you so choose, here is a link to the text.

  We meet every Monday at 4 PM in Randolph 301B. We hope to see you there!

  Sponsored by: Classics Club 

   

  CofC Club Tennis Practice 

  Turner Tennis Center, Patriot's Point 

  4:30pm - 6:30pm

  Do you enjoy playing tennis and want to take your game to the next level? Join club tennis! We practice twice a week and travel to tournaments each semester to compete against other schools. From practices and matches, to team socials, you'll make friends, grow as a player, and have a great time on and off the court. Swing by, meet the team, and see what club tennis is all about!

  Sponsored by: CofC Tennis Club

   

  Rosh Hashanah Dinner

  Jewish Studies Center - Arnold Hall 96 Wentworth Street

  5:30pm

  Celebrate the Jewish New Year with us at Hillel! Join us for a festive and welcoming Rosh Hashanah dinner filled with delicious food, meaningful traditions, and great company. Whether you’re looking for a taste of home or just want to experience the holiday with friends, all are welcome at our table. Come ring in 5786 with sweetness, community, and connection — we’d love to celebrate with you!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Mario Mondays!

  Johnson Gymnasium, J207 - 30 George Street

  7:00pm - 10:00pm
  

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Mario Kart or Super Smash Brothers on a Nintendo Switch! All current C of C students are welcome! Controllers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a race or win a match! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Tuesday, September 23

  Poster Invasion - Poster Sale

  Rivers Green

  9:00am - 6:00pm

  Poster Sale! Poster Sale! Poster Sale! | It's time to give your space some razzle dazzle! Stop by the poster sale from September 22-24 on Rivers Green!

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Involvement

   

  Bagel Tuesday

  Jewish Studies Center, Room 211

  10:00am

  Join Hillel every Tuesday for Bagel Tuesday, where students can grab a fresh bagel on the go or take a breather between classes. It's not just about the delicious bagels – it's a chance to mingle, share stories, and start your day with a smile. Swing by, savor a bagel, and make your Tuesdays terrific!

  Sponsored by: Hillel/Jewish Student Union

   

  Spillin' (and drinking) the bisexualiTEA

  Cougar Mall

  11:00am - 3:00pm

  Pop by Cougar Mall to spill the tea on what it means to be bi+ at CofC! We'll be serving up free and fresh ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Tea Garden tea, handing out bi pride flags and stickers, and spilling the real tea on what it means to be bisexual (or pan, fluid, or anywhere in between) at CofC. It’s a come-as-you-are, hang-as-long-as-you-like kind of vibe. Whether you’re bi+ yourself, figuring things out, or just want to support your friends, this is your chance to sip, chat, and connect.

  Sponsored by: Recently Hatched

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Movie Night

  The Riviera Theater, 227 King Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  5:00pm

  Join us for a film that embodies the principles of Intentionality, followed by a dynamic discussion with Ben Navarro. Pizza, popcorn, and drinks provided. Sign up to join this event: . 

  Sponsored by: Center for Intentionality Club

   

  Student Adoration and Mass

  Drexel House (34 Wentworth Street)

  6:00pm - 8:00pm 

  All are warmly invited to Mass and Adoration at the Drexel House starting at 6 pm on Tuesday evenings. Snacks and fellowship following!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic 

   

  Men's Soccer vs. Georgia Southern

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  7:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø men's soccer takes on Georgia Southern! Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Cougar Pantry & Men's Soccer Donation Drive - Men's Soccer vs. Georgia Southern

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  7:00pm

  Join Cougar Pantry and our CofC Men's Soccer Team at their game on September 23rd against Georgia Southern, and donate to the Cougar Pantry. The Cougar Pantry is a donation-based, free resource available to all CofC students. The Cougar Pantry provides items such as pantry goods, cleaning products, and hygiene products at no cost to students. Please join us to watch an exciting game between our Men's Soccer Team and Georgia Southern, and bring a donation to help keep Cougar Pantry stocked.

   Sponsored by: Cougar Pantry & ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics 

   

  Table Tennis Tuesdays

  Johnson Gymnasium - 30 George St.

  7:00pm - 9:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Table Tennis/Ping Pong at the Johnson Gym! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Rackets and balls will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Indoor Soccer Tuesdays

  Silcox Gym - 2nd Floor Court, Silcox 215 - 24 George Street

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Indoor Soccer in the Silcox Gym court on the 2nd floor! All current C of C students are welcome! Futsals will be available at the gym. Indoor soccer shoes are not required, but athletic footwear are required. Shin guards are optional. Game format is 5v5, first to 2 goals or 5 minute games. All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Wednesday, September 24

  Poster Invasion - Poster Sale

  Rivers Green

  9:00am - 6:00pm

  Poster Sale! Poster Sale! Poster Sale! | It's time to give your space some razzle dazzle! Stop by the poster sale from September 22-24 on Rivers Green!

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Involvement

   

  Cougar Pantry Open House

  26 Coming Street, Room 101

  10:00am - 3:00pm

  Come and join us for our Cougar Pantry Open House! See where we are located, check out our space, learn about our free confidential resource, and enjoy a Cougar Pantry Welcome Back bag.

  Sponsored by: Cougar Pantry

   

  Manifesting Your Future: Vision Board Making

  RITA 102

  12:15pm - 2:00pm

  Join Office for Student Wellness and Well-being (OSWW) and the Career Center to learn about value-based planning, budgeting, and making goals for your future. All supplies and snacks included - to save your spot.

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being, Career Center and Financial AidProgram

   

  Film Screening: Cigarette Surfboard

  School of Natural & Environmental Sciences Building, Room 129 + Atrium, 202 Calhoun Street

  5:30pm - 8:30pm

  After a young designer realizes that a surfboard – which he crafted from thousands of littered cigarette butts picked up off California beaches – could captivate the eyes of millions across the globe, he decides to use it as the impetus to do something more. The Cigarette Surfboards become a platform to spark ocean stewardship and the symbol of a campaign to hold Big Tobacco accountable for their toxic, plastic waste. Surfing is the medium, but the message is universal.

  Sponsored by: Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program and Center for Sustainable Development

   

  Picturing Resistance: The Evolving Imagery of Harriet Tubman 

  Gibbes Museum of Art

  6:00pm - 7:00pm

  Register:  

  How can art shape the face of a resistance? And what separates the mythology of a movement from the individuals who lived it? Inspired by the exhibition? Picturing Freedom, this discussion will focus on the evolution of the imagery used to describe Harriet Tubman and how her legacy can help shape our future. Join artist Terry Plater and scholar Janell Hobson in conversation about how artistic imagination can connect us to history, memory, and progress.  

  Free, Advanced Registration is Required

  Sponsored by: The Gibbs Museum of Art, Art Bridges Foundation's Access 

   

  Sweet Sips into a Sweet New Year

  JSC 210 96 Wentworth Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

  6:00pm - 7:00pm

  Join us as we welcome Rosh Hashanah with a fun and festive twist—dirty soda making! Mix, sip, and create your own unique drink combinations while connecting with friends old and new. Let’s raise a glass to a year filled with sweetness, community, and new beginnings.

  Sponsored by: Hillel 

   

  Wesley Bible Study

  273 Meeting St, Wesley Student Space

  6:15pm - 8:00pm

  Come join us for Bible Study as we continue our study in Genesis! We gather at 6:15pm for food, fellowship, faith, and fun! It is a great time! Don't have a Bible? Don't sweat it, we'll provide you one!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Wesley Foundation

   

  CofC Climbing, Member Climb Night

  Coastal Climbing Gym, 708 King St. 

  6:00pm - 9:00pm 

  Join the CofC Climbing Club for a member's night climb at Coastal Climbing Gym

  Sponsored by: CofC Climbing Club 

   

  Thursday, September 25 

  Women's Ministry

  7:00pm - 8:30pm

  Drexel House (34 Wentworth St)

  Join us for an evening of meaningful reflection, authentic conversation, and intentional community with other women of faith!

  Sponsored by: CofC Catholic Campus Ministry

   

  Why WGS?

  Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center, Room 101, 58 Coming St, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29424

  4:30pm - 6:00pm

  Why WGS? - An info session to learn more about WGS courses, experiential learning opportunities (internships), co-curricular opportunities, grad programs, career paths, & ways WGS can enhance a wide variety of professional and personal goals! Discussion will include current WGS majors and minors as well as WGS alums. Pizza will be provided. We hope to see you there!

  Sponsored by: Women's and Gender Studies

   

  CofC Club Tennis Practice 

  Turner Tennis Center, Patriot's Point 

  4:30pm - 6:30pm

  Do you enjoy playing tennis and want to take your game to the next level? Join club tennis! We practice twice a week and travel to tournaments each semester to compete against other schools. From practices and matches, to team socials, you'll make friends, grow as a player, and have a great time on and off the court. Swing by, meet the team, and see what club tennis is all about!

  Sponsored by: CofC Tennis Club

   

  Pickleball Pick-up Games w/ the C of C Pickleball Club

  Silcox Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Silcox 215 - 24 George St.

  4:00pm - 6:00pm

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Pickleball at the Silcox Gym, 2nd Floor court! All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Paddles and balls will be available, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like that'll help you win a set! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Minion Movie

  8:00pm - 10:00pm

  Cistern Yard; Rain location: SSMB 129

  Get ready to say 'banana!' Join CAB as we dive headfirst into the hilarious world of the Minions. Snag some of our totally awesome free treats and get comfy for an evening packed with mischievous antics, unbreakable loyalty, and pure Minion fun!

  Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board

   

  Volleyball Net Nights

  7:00pm - 10:00pm

  Johnson Gym, J110 - 30 George Street

  Come and join in on some pick-up games of Volleyball at the Johnson Gym! Format will be determined by the number of students who show up to play—4v4, 5v5, or 6v6.All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Volleyballs will be provided, but feel free to bring some knee pads if you’re going to go all out! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  Friday, September 26 

  Coffee with Chemists

  Third floor of SSMB, School of Sciences and Mathematics Building, 202 Calhoun

  9:00am - 11:30am

  Curious about chemistry or biochemistry as a major? Thinking about adding a chemistry minor to another major? Wondering which chemistry classes are needed for medical school? Want to know more about how classes and degrees in chemistry and biochemistry can help you prepare for your career? Please stop by for a warm beverage and a breakfast snack to chat with a faculty member in our department. We would love to help you learn more about our classes and programs early and welcome you to CofC. This event is a drop-in from 9:00-11:30am, please arrive when your schedule allows. Attend even if you are just dropping by in between classes or you're welcome to stay for entire event. 

  Sponsored by: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

   

  Fencing Club Weekly Practice 

  J01 in Silcox Center 24 George St, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  3:00pm - 4:30pm 

  One of our weekly practices. We sometimes do some drills and specific moves discussion and practice, but otherwise we just fence!! You are not required to have any equipment and we provide everything from protective gear to blades, but if you do, great! You can choose to fence any of the three blades used in the Olympics and we have members for all of them! What could be more fun than sport sword-fighting!

  Sponsored by: Fencing Club 

   

  Halsey After Hours

  Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and Hill Gallery, Cato Center for the Arts, 161 Calhoun Street

  5:30pm - 7:30pm

  Meet your friends for happy hour at the Halsey Institute for Halsey After Hours! Join us from 5:30 – 7:30 PM to drink in the views of the concurrent exhibitions, Kenny Nguyen: The Divine Eye & Raheleh Filsoofi: At the Edge of Arrival, meet Halsey staff and advisory board members, and walk away with a fun and memorable experience.

  This event is free for Members of the Halsey Institute. Not-yet Members will be asked for a $10 donation. Learn more about membership here: https://halsey.charleston.edu/sustain/join/

  Membership is FREE for students.

  Sponsored by: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and the School of the Arts

   

  Volleyball vs. Hofstra

  TD Arena - 301 Meeting Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401

  6:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø volleyball starts conference play with a match against Hofstra! 

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  Racquet Sports Fridays

  Johnson Gym, J110 - 30 George Street

  6:00pm - 8:00pm

  Come and take advantage of our net setups at the Johnson Gym on Friday nights! We will have 3 badminton nets, 3 pickleball nets, and 5 squash courts available every Friday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are welcome! Rackets, paddles, birdies, and balls are available at the gym, but feel free to bring your own if you feel like it’ll help you win a game! All skill levels are welcome!

  Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Services

   

  "The Mousetrap" Performance

  Emmett Robinson Theatre

  7:30pm

  When a group of strangers becomes snowbound in a remote countryside guesthouse, a chilling murder sets off a race against time to unmask the culprit. With each guest harboring secrets of their own, suspicion runs high, and everyone is a suspect in this masterfully crafted mystery. One by one, they reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve the mystery for yourself? Join us for this classic from the Queen of Crime! Recommended for all ages. Tickets are $26+ for this performance, however students received a discounted ticket price. Purchase tickets here:  

  Sponsored by: Department of Theatre and Dance

   

  Saturday, September 27 

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market

  Marion Square, enter at corner of King & Calhoun Streets

  8:00am - 2:00pm

  Spend your Saturday at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Farmer's Market on Marion Square. It's just a few steps from campus; the entrance is located at King and Calhoun Streets. You'll find a variety of local produce, plants, herbs, and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans. Be sure to visit us on Saturdays from April through the end of November.

  Sponsored by: City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

   

  Men's Soccer vs. William & Mary

  Patriots Point Soccer Stadium - 85 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  1:00pm

  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø men's soccer takes on William & Mary! Admission is free!

  Sponsored by: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics

   

  "The Mousetrap" Performance

  Emmett Robinson Theatre

  7:30pm

  When a group of strangers becomes snowbound in a remote countryside guesthouse, a chilling murder sets off a race against time to unmask the culprit. With each guest harboring secrets of their own, suspicion runs high, and everyone is a suspect in this masterfully crafted mystery. One by one, they reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve the mystery for yourself? Join us for this classic from the Queen of Crime! Recommended for all ages. Tickets are $26+ for this performance. Purchase tickets here:  

  Sponsored by: Department of Theatre and Dance

   

  **Monday, September 29 

   

  Career Fair Week: Careers Cookout "KICK OFF!" Tailgate

   

  Rivers Green

  11:30am - 1:30pm

   

  Kick off our first ever Career Fair Week—with free food, fun, and future connections! Join us for our 3rd Annual Careers Cookout, a tailgate-style party where you’ll meet friendly employers eager to connect with YOU! What to expect: Free lunch – save your meal swipes! Giveaways & swag. Career Center staff meet and greet. Easy, casual networking with recruiters who want to meet you. Whether you’re exploring careers or just here for the snacks, you’re welcome. No pressure, just good vibes. Come hungry. Leave inspired. We can’t wait to see you there! 

  Sponsored by: Career Center

  The Office of Student Involvement