Holiday happenings on campus and around Columbia
As the fall semester winds down, it's time to get into the holiday spirit. Here are a few festive events to help celebrate the season in Columbia.
Student Gateway
Let's Get to Work
Check out this week's highlighted jobs, internships, co-ops and service opportunities from YOUR UofSC career finder, Handshake.
USC alumna living her dream at SEC Network
2015 Broadcast Journalism graduate, Alyssa Lang gives fans an all-access pass to the most storied conference in sports. Lang is a host, anchor and reporter for SEC Network. She is now holding down studio shows, breaking major stories and doing the hard work of bringing fans essential reports about their beloved teams.
Announcements
DoIT reports increase in email phishing attempts
The Division of Information Technology is seeing an increase in phishing email messages, including emails that falsely claim to be from university officials in an attempt to get users to click on links within the message.
Finals week at T-Coop
Thomas Cooper Library is the place to be during finals week! From more study space to free snacks, you’ll want to head to the library for maximum study impact and some much-needed respite.
Nominate your faculty and instructors for awards
The Office of the Provost invites nominations for USC faculty and instructor awards to recognize teaching, research, service and advising.
New Greene Street bridge opening; changes imminent to area street crossings
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the new Greene Street bridge over the railroad tracks near the Colonial Life Arena will open for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. The bridge opening and two roadway closures will affect traffic patterns in the area as commuters adjust to the changes.
Student Events
Doctoral Commencement Ceremony
Monday, Dec. 12, 2022
Location: See event description for more details.
Dates and Deadlines
Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturdays)
Friday, Dec. 9, 2022
Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturdays)
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022
Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturdays)
Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022
Commencement Exercises in Columbia
Monday, Dec. 12, 2022
Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturdays)
Monday, Dec. 12, 2022
Classes Begin
Monday, Jan. 9, 2023
Tools and Resources
Stories for Students
Artificial Intelligence, real application
On his way to earning his Ph.D. in computer science, Manas Gaur has worked to integrate more "human knowledge" into artificial intelligence. His work has applications in a wide range of fields from mental health care to autonomous driving.
Tenor Johnnie Felder earns DMA, prepares for next gig
When tenor Johnnie Felder finished his bachelor’s in music at Benedict College in 2011, he went straight into the master’s program in vocal performance at the University of South Carolina. But he had no intention of staying on for a doctoral degree. Donald Holland convinced him otherwise and Felder is graduating in December with a dissertation that honors Black art songs.
Winning holiday card design captures spirit of the season
When it came time to choose the winning artwork in USC’s first Holiday Card Design Contest, President Michael Amiridis and First Lady Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis liked the idea of focusing on home.