Capstone Scholars are provided with unique opportunities to enrich their passion for helping others and deepen their understanding of their impact on the world. With service-learning events taking place on campus, in the Columbia community, and beyond, the possibilities for giving back are endless!
Ashley Thomas, Capstone Scholar
Service Events
Capstone's Service Team plans 8-10 service events each semester for Capstone Scholars to volunteer in the USC and Columbia community. Events range from on-campus events like the Sustainable Carolina Garden to off-campus with local partners like Ronald McDonald House and Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
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River Clean-Up
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Veteran’s Day Celebration at C.M. Tucker
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Halloween at The Arc
Civic Engagement Series
Positive community impact isn't just about service. Our in-house civic engagement trainings cover Columbia’s most challenging issues, identify the root causes of those issues, and teach how to advocate for change. Participants are welcome to attend a single training or attend multiple trainings over the course of a year to receive their Civic Engagement Certification.
Day of Service
Each semester, Capstone Scholars have the incredible opportunity to stretch their boundaries beyond Columbia and take part in a service trip to another city. Students volunteer for a few hours in the morning and then have the rest of the afternoon to explore a new place! Past Day of Service trips have included Charleston, Charlotte, and Greenville.
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Beach Clean-up in Charleston, SC
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Sustaining Way in Greenville, SC
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America's Second Harvest in Savannah, GA