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SUMMARY:Grandmothering While Black: A Twenty-First-Century Story of Love\, Co​ercion\, and Survival
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Black History Month\, the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies is pleased to present a talk on the crucial and complex role of Black grandmothers in the community. Our guest speaker will be Dr. LaShawnda Pittman\, Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies and Sociology at the University of Washington\, Seattle. As part of USC Upstate’s Black History Month theme — Lift Every Voice — Dr. Pittman will discuss her research on Grandmothering While Black (U of California Press\, 2023). Details below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be available.This event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nThis study foregrounds the voices of Black grandmothers who raise their grandchildren in skipped-generation households. This is one of the many ways Black grandmothers hold families and communities together in environments that may not support their stability. This role (grandmother head-of-household) requires a lot of loveand a lot of strategizing to fulfill the social and legal functions of motherhood without the legal rights of the role. While based on a study in Chicago\, the implications of her research will resonate with experiences in Spartanburg and the surrounding region. \n\n\n\nRead more about Grandmothering While Black (U of California Press\, 2023)\, explore Dr. Pittman’s recent research on stress reduction interventions for Black grandmother caregivers\, or explore the attached article on “Doing What’s Best for the Baby: Parental Responses and Custodial Grandmothers’ Institutional Decision-Making” (2014) for a related project about Black grandmothers who provide kinship care to grandchildren who have entered or are at risk of entering the state foster system. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaculty may contact Dr. Johnson about bringing your classes.
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/grandmothering-while-black-a-twenty-first-century-story-of-love-coercion-and-survival/
LOCATION:CLC Ballroom\, 180 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Date - Soulful Sunday
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend our fourth annual Soulful Sunday\, the campus’ kick-off event for Black History Month\, on February 22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Our theme for Black History Month this year is “Lift Every Voice” and we will highlight how we can lift our voices through art\, advocacy\, civic engagement\, and more throughout February. \n\n\n\nTickets for USC Upstate students\, faculty\, and staff are free (but registration is required) and community/guest tickets are $10.00/person. Registration and ticket sales are open until 11:59 p.m. on February 18 or once capacity is reached. \n\n\n\nOur dinner will be provided by Spice N Soul Cuisine again this year and cupcakes from Big Ben’s Desserts are back as well. The award-winning USC Upstate Gospel Choir will perform\, DJ Melly Mel will provide music\, and our keynote speaker is the Rev. Dr. Lekesha Attuquayefio of Houston\, TX. \n\n\n\nI would like to thank the University of South Carolina’s Office of Access and Opportunity for an Inclusive Excellence grant that subsidizes some of the costs of Soulful Sunday. \n\n\n\nPlease share the event information with family\, friends\, students\, colleagues\, community members\, and others who may want to attend. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email Buck Cooke at BUCKY@uscupstate.edu.
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/soulful-sunday/
LOCATION:CLC Ballroom\, 180 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day 2025 - Location Change
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, our Arbor Day event for Friday\, December 5\, location has been moved indoors from the Dr. Lawrence E. Roël Pavilion to the Olin B. Sansbury Jr. Campus Life Center Ballroom\, located at 180 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC 29303. \n\n\n\nWe will begin our morning in the ballroom with hot cider and goodies\, followed by a chat on urban and suburban habitats and wildlife corridors with nationally renowned naturalist Josh Arrants. \n\n\n\nFollowing the conversation\, Josh welcomes anyone who’d like to stay for a Hands-On Nature Talk featuring fascinating natural items he’s collected throughout South Carolina. \n\n\n\nLocation: 180 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC 29303
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/arbor-day-2025/
LOCATION:CLC Ballroom\, 180 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sociology\, Criminal Justice and Women’s Studies Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Sociology\, Criminal Justice\, and Women’s Studies Career Fair is happening Tuesday\, October 14\, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, in the CLC Ballroom. Meet professionals from law enforcement\, courts\, corrections\, victim services\, non-profits and graduate and law schools.Our director will also be there to share information about USC Upstate’s Crime Analysis concentration and Professional Certificate\, a great way to learn more about this growing field.Come network\, explore career paths and see what is next for you!
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/sociology-criminal-justice-and-womens-studies-career-fair/
LOCATION:CLC Ballroom\, 180 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Student Life
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SUMMARY:Elevate: Red Carpet Celebration - Gospel Choir Album Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Elevate: USC Upstate Gospel Choir Album Release Celebration\n\n\n\nMarch 29-30\, 2025 \n\n\n\nUSC Upstate | Spartanburg\, SC \n\n\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable weekend as the USC Upstate Gospel Choir celebrates the release of their highly anticipated album\, “Elevate”. Hosted by Alphaeus Anderson\, USC Upstate’s Director of Gospel Choir\, this historic event follows the choir’s debut on the Mediabase Gospel Charts\, proving that student-led gospel music is making a national impact. \n\n\n\nEvent Itinerary\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 29 – Red Carpet CelebrationCampus Life Center (CLC) Ballroom180 Gramling Dr.\, Spartanburg\, SC 29303Doors Open: 4:30 PM | Event Begins: 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nKick off the celebration in style with a red carpet experience\, honoring this incredible achievement in gospel music. \n\n\n\nSunday\, March 30 – Special Guest PerformancesUSC Upstate URC Building301 N Campus Blvd.\, Spartanburg\, SC 29303Event Begins: 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nExperience powerful live performances from: \n\n\n\n\nBrandon Groves and Friends\n\n\n\nWinthrop University Vision of Prayze\n\n\n\nProfessor Jeffery Lampkin and the Francis Marion Gospel Choir\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nListen Now\n\n\n\nThe album “Elevate” featuring the charting single “Already Done” is available now on Spotify\, iTunes\, iHeartRadio\, and YouTube. \n\n\n\nRSVP to the Red Carpet Celebration: Click the image above or click here to RSVP to secure your spot for this historic celebration. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we “elevate” gospel music to new heights!
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/elevate-red-carpet-celebration-gospel-choir-album-release-party/
LOCATION:CLC Ballroom\, 180 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
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SUMMARY:Women's History Month: Wicked Discussion Panel: Is Sisterhood Blooming in Oz?
DESCRIPTION:Wicked offers many opportunities to think about cultural representations of girls and women across a variety of differences. This panel of professors and students will unpack the imagery of sisterhood to discuss what is new\, old\, thrilling\, and troubling about this film. What makes it so popular? What is the symbolic meaning of defying gravity? Who is the biggest villain in the story?  Come join the conversation as we explore different ways of interpreting the meaning(s) of Wicked and its phenomenal global success since its release last November. And join in the fun by enjoying themed refreshments and competing in the costume contest (awards for Best Elphaba and Best Glinda). This event is cosponsored by the Office of Community and Student Engagement in the Division of Student Affairs. \n\n\n\nMore detailed publicity will be shared as we get closer to these dates. In addition to these CWGS events\, please watch for announcements of additional events to recognize Women’s History Month by various offices\, centers\, and programs across campus! Women’s History Month has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1987. The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies is proud to participate in this tradition. Follow us on Instagram @uscupstatecwgs. If you’d like to bring a class to any of the events or give extra credit for your students to attend one of them\, email me at johns232@uscupstate.edu.
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/wicked-discussion-panel-is-sisterhood-blooming-in-oz/
LOCATION:CLC Ballroom\, 180 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community
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SUMMARY:Women's History Month: Wicked Screening
DESCRIPTION:This film adaptation of the Broadway musical\, Wicked\, reveals the origin stories of Elphaba (the wicked witch of the east) and Glinda (the good witch) from The Wizard of Oz. Featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande\, Wicked asks questions at the heart of Women’s and Gender Studies: How and why are certain women cast as “bad” while others are cast as “good”? How does this process of dividing women into categories of good and bad function within broader social and ecological systems\, as represented in the film? Give these questions some thought while you watch this incredible movie for free! This event is cosponsored with the Office of Community and Student Engagement in the Division of Student Affairs.
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/wicked-screening-womens-history-month/
LOCATION:CLC Ballroom\, 180 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303\, United States
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