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El Centro hosts Black History Month events in its African Caribbean Studies Public Humanities Series. Join a Black History Month interactive talk with French historian Dr. Dwain Pruitt, chief equity officer and VP for community initiatives, Wofford College. Moderated by Dr. Colleen O’BrienCo-hosted with the Center for Africana and African American Studies Counts for the […]
Join us to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States. Constitution Day will be held in the Health Education Complex (HEC 2086). Judge Mark Hayes will discuss important questions about the role of the document. A reception is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. The speech will begin at 6:30 p.m. […]
The Office of Enrollment Management at USC Upstate will hold Limestone Day on Tuesday, May 20, for transfer students from Limestone University. All are welcome to attend. Check in for the event will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Health Education Complex, with event kickoff at 2 p.m. Limestone Day will include admissions and financial […]
Each year, we gather to honor members of our community who are graduating with a reception, keynote speaker, and well-wishes as they begin to take their next steps. Please join Spectrum as we celebrate these students and their accomplishments. The event is funded by a grant from the LGBT Fund of Spartanburg and we thank […]
El Centro features Drs. Carmen V. Harris, Esther Liu Godfrey, and Araceli Hernández-Laroche, with moderator Gabrielle Drake, LLC Assistant Chair and World Language Coordinator. Light refreshments served. (HEC 2023)
Speaking Truth to Size: Examining the Intersection of Body Size and Black Language with Dr. Dywanna Smith The presentation “Speaking Truth to Size: Examining the Intersection of Body Size and Black Language” delves into the complex relationship between body size and Black language. It explores how societal perceptions of body size intersect with linguistic expressions […]
Join the Center of African American Studies for “Hidden Wounds: Black Trauma and Intergenerational Healing,” presented by Terance Dawkins (HEC) 2086 Smith Boardroom
Join the Center for African American Studies (CAAS) for a free screening of the Netflix film and a conversation with Producer Sam Sokolow. Popcorn provided by Intercultural Education & Engagement. (HEC 2039)
Barbie Revolution, which includes a panel discussion, costume contest and photo booth, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies at USC Upstate this year (2023-2024). As the highest-grossing movie of 2023, Barbie’s success made waves in society, relocating topics confined to Women’s and Gender Studies classrooms onto the big screen. […]