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SUMMARY:Seeking Illumination by Lynn Greer
DESCRIPTION:View “Seeking Illumination” by Lynn Greer on display at the Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery at USC Upstate.
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/seeking-illumination-by-lynn-greer/
LOCATION:Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery\, 170 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cynthia Wagner - Material Culture: Shaping Our Lives
DESCRIPTION:Material Culture: Shaping Our Lives \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: March 19\, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/cynthia-wagner-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Chapman Cultural Center\, 200 E. St. John St.\, Spartanburg\, SC
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SUMMARY:Lavender Celebration
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost time! Spectrum invites you to attend their fifth annual Lavender Celebration on Thursday\, April 9\, at Milliken and Co.\, and please feel free to pass this along to others who might want to celebrate our May graduates. So far\, two students have signed up to participate but more may join us as the date approaches. \n\n\n\nPlease make sure that you and your guests RSVP using THIS LINK before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday\, April 5. Since the event will be hosted at Milliken and Co.’s headquarters\, we will need some information to share with their security department. Please make sure you bring a government-issued photo ID with you because you will need to show that to their staff when you check into the venue. You and your guests will need to submit one RSVP form for each person in your party with their information.
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/lavender-celebration-2/
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SUMMARY:Dr. John B. Edmunds\, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Featuring David Ignatius
DESCRIPTION:David Ignatius writes a twice-a-week foreign affairs column for The Washington Post. Ignatius joined The Post in 1986 as editor of its Sunday Outlook section. In 1990\, he became foreign editor\, and in 1993\, assistant managing editor for business news. \n\n\n\nHe began writing his column in 1998 and continued even during a three-year stint as executive editor of the International Herald Tribune in Paris. Earlier in his career\, Ignatius was a reporter for The Wall Street Journal\, covering at various times the steel industry\, the Departments of State and Justice\, the CIA\, the Senate\, and the Middle East. \n\n\n\nIgnatius has written 12 spy novels: \n\n\n\n“Phantom Orbit” (2024)\, “The Paladin” (2020)\, “The Quantum Spy\,” (2017)\, “The Director\,” (2014)\, “Bloodmoney” (2011)\, “The Increment” (2009)\, “Body of Lies” (2007)\, “The Sun King” (1999)\, “A Firing Offense” (1997)\, “The Bank of Fear” (1994)\, “SIRO” (1991)\, and “Agents of Innocence” (1987). “Body of Lies” was made into a 2008 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. \n\n\n\nIgnatius grew up in Washington\, D.C. and studied political theory at Harvard College and economics at Kings College\, Cambridge. He lives in Washington with his wife and has three daughters. \n\n\n\nHonors and Awards: 2018 Finalist team\, Pulitzer Prize for Public Service; 2018 George Polk Award; 2010 Urbino International Press Award; 2013 Overseas Press Club Award for Foreign Affairs Commentary; Lifetime Achievement Award\, International Committee for Foreign Journalists; Legion D’Honneur awarded by the French government; 2004 Edward Weintal Prize; 2000 Gerald Loeb Award for Commentary; As The Post’s foreign editor\, Ignatius supervised the paper’s Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the Iraqi invasion. \n\n\n\nThursday\, April 9\, 2026 \n\n\n\n5:00-6:00 p.m.VIP ReceptionGeorge Dean Johnson\, Jr. College of Business (Lobby) \n\n\n\nParking is available in the lot behind the Business School. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. \n\n\n\n5:45-6:45 p.m.General ReceptionChapman Cultural Center (Theatre Lobby) \n\n\n\nThis is a reception for everyone. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will also be provided. \n\n\n\n7:00-8:15 p.m.Keynote AddressChapman Cultural Center (Theatre) \n\n\n\nLink to Website: https://uscupstate.edu/campus-events/edmunds-lecture-series/  \n\n\n\nLink to Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35984/production/1264783?performanceId=11760109  \n\n\n\nAbout the Edmunds Distinguished Lecture Series: The Dr. John B. Edmunds\, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series is dedicated to bringing significant scholars and leaders in history\, political science\, philosophy\, and religion to the University of South Carolina Upstate and the Upstate community. Sponsored by the Department of History\, Political Science\, Philosophy\, and American Studies at USC Upstate\, the series has hosted Peggy Noonan\, Rick Atkinson\, David McCullough\, Bob Woodward\, Jon Meacham\, Retired Four-Star Admiral and 16th Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Jim Stavridis\, and N.Y. Times Columnist David Brooks.
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/dr-john-b-edmunds-jr-distinguished-lecture-featuring-david-ignatius/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:USC Upstate Gospel Choir Documentary Premiere
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the premiere of the documentary: ELEVATE \n\n\n\nThis Documentary captures the almost 50-year journey\, impact and powerful ministry of the USC Upstate Gospel Choir and the community that has grown around it through the years. \n\n\n\nDirector Alphaeus Anderson has been working on this project alongside successful independent filmmaker and USC Upstate graduate Smith A. Lee\, bringing this story to life through a compelling documentary that highlights the choir’s history\, culture\, and influence. \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, April 12Red Carpet & Reception: 5:00 – 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation:HPAC TheaterUniversity of South Carolina Upstate \n\n\n\nThis will be a memorable evening filled with celebration\, reflection and music as we premiere the documentary and honor the legacy and future of the USC Upstate Gospel Choir.
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/usc-upstate-gospel-choir-documentary-premiere/
LOCATION:Humanities and Performing Arts Center (HPAC) Theater\, 170 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303
CATEGORIES:Community,Fine Arts
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SUMMARY:Last Day of Classes
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URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/last-day-of-classes-2/
CATEGORIES:Academics
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SUMMARY:Final Exams
DESCRIPTION:Finals week for the Spring 2026 semester.
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/final-exams-4/
CATEGORIES:Academics
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SUMMARY:Admitted Student Day
DESCRIPTION:Your Spartan Moment Starts Here. \n\n\n\nYou’re admitted. Now it’s time to see what life at USC Upstate actually feels like. \n\n\n\nLocation: G.B. Hodge CenterCheck-in: 9:30 AM Event Kickoff: 10:00 AMAdmitted Student Day is built around you and your next steps. Here’s what you can expect:: \n\n\n\n\nMeet other admitted students\n\n\n\nConnect with professors and campus leaders\n\n\n\nExplore classrooms\, housing\, and student spaces\n\n\n\nGet clear answers about financial aid and next steps to getting enrolled\n\n\n\nDiscover clubs\, organizations\, and ways to get involved\n\n\n\nEnjoy lunch with us\n\n\n\n\nThis isn’t just another campus visit. It’s your first big step to starting your first day as a Spartan when August rolls around. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to celebrate you on May 1. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/admitted-student-day-2/
LOCATION:G.B. Hodge Center\, 365 Hodge Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions
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SUMMARY:Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony
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URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/graduate-degree-hooding-ceremony-and-commencement/
LOCATION:G.B. Hodge Center\, 365 Hodge Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics
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SUMMARY:Undergraduate Commencement
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URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/spring-2026-commencement/
LOCATION:USC Upstate Quad\, 800 University Way\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics
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SUMMARY:Sparty's Ball
DESCRIPTION:The USC Upstate Athletic Fund as announced the date and location for the 2026 edition of Sparty’s Ball\, the largest fundraising event of the year supporting the more than 350 USC Upstate student-athletes. \n\n\n\nThis year’s event will take place on Friday\, May 15 at The Piedmont Club\, located at 361 E. Main Street in Spartanburg.  Not only will the event see a new day of the week – moving from a Saturday to Friday evening and a new location\, but also a new time as the event is slated to begin at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\nSparty’s Ball is presented by The Sports Medicine Institute\, a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and is supported by Ingles\, Spartan Waste\, Founders Federal Credit Union and Clayton Construction. \n\n\n\nTickets for Sparty’s Ball will go on-sale March 1st with table and event sponsorships available now.  Entertainment for this year’s event will be announced in the coming weeks as well!  Sparty’s Ball is the largest annual fundraising event for the Upstate Athletic Fund (UAF)\, the development arm of the University’s athletic department. Come dressed to impress; cocktail attire is required. Attendees will visit with Spartan coaches\, administrators\, and student-athletes throughout the evening.
URL:https://uscupstate.edu/event/spartys-ball-2/
CATEGORIES:Athletics
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