Dance Marathon registration now open
January 27, 2021, Jason Dermack
University of South Carolina Dance Marathon registration is now open.
Recent Announcements
Tips for coping with the political climate
January 16, 2021
The political divisions and social unrest in the U.S. have continued in 2021. The Leadership and Service Center offers tips to help students stay aware of – and cope with – current events.
U101 Peer Leader applications due by Jan. 20
January 14, 2021, Jason Dermack
Applications for new U101 Peer Leaders must be submitted by Wednesday (Jan. 20) for consideration to serve during Fall 2021.
Student organization wins national grant
January 08, 2021, Jason Dermack
The University of South Carolina chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, has been awarded a 2021 Clay Leadership Development Initiative Grant.
Dance Marathon provides critical resources for children
May 18, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The funds that University of South Carolina Dance Marathon (USCDM) raised in 2020 have directly impacted the Child Life Program at Prisma Health Children's Hospital’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deadlines approaching for Leadership and Service Awards
January 23, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Leadership and Service Award recognize outstanding Gamecocks who exemplify leadership or community service. The deadline to nominate a student, organization, faculty or staff member for a Leadership and Service award is Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. and the deadline to apply for the awards is Feb. 19.
Plant a tree on campus to celebrate Arbor Day
December 04, 2019, Koby Padgett
University of South Carolina students, faculty and staff are invited to join in the Arbor Day celebration at 1 p.m. Friday (Dec. 6).
Gamecock Pantry volunteer application is live
November 22, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications to become a volunteer for the Gamecock Pantry next semester are due Dec. 4.
Gamecock Pantry is accepting donations for Thanksgiving food drive
October 29, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The Gamecock Pantry is collecting Thanksgiving food items from now until Nov. 24.
Call for Faculty Award nominations
October 28, 2019, Keisa Gunby
Peace Corps to Host Application Drive at UofSC
September 10, 2019
The Peace Corps seeks applicants to fill hundreds of requests for volunteers in programs worldwide to begin service in spring and summer 2020.
Pillars for Carolina Registration
June 12, 2019, Skylar Pritchard
Incoming first-year and transfer students are encouraged to participate in Pillars for Carolina, an exciting week-long program filled with new friendships and a strong start to life at South Carolina.
Community sites exhibit their artworks
May 20, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Stormwater Studios presents "Layers of Us," an exhibition that showcases works created by participants of community art projects taught by UofSC faculty and graduate students.
Volunteers needed for annual bicycle count
May 16, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
In honor of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project, the City of Columbia needs volunteers this fall to conduct a bicycle count to evaluate the city's yearly progress.
Registration for The BIG Event
March 19, 2019, Mia Grimm
Registration for The BIG Event is now open to all students and organizations.
Volunteers needed for the Bike Rack Project
March 07, 2019, Mia Grimm
This Bike Rack Project aims to increase campus bike-ability and thus campus sustainability. Volunteers are asked to donate three hours of their time, and in return they will be rewarded with Mellow Mushroom Pizza.
Sign up for the Civil Rights Alternative Spring Break
January 29, 2019, Mia Grimm
The Civil Rights Alternative Spring Break trip will take place March 11-15. The trip fee is $300 for students and includes transportation, lodging, museum admission and some meals.
Preparations for UofSC's Dance Marathon
January 22, 2019, Mia Grimm
Forever To Thee Kids Day is UofSC Dance Marathon's annual spring fundraising push day, with a goal to fundraise $119,000 in 24 hours. This year, the event will run from 10 a.m. Jan. 30 to 10 a.m. Jan. 31.
Arbor Day at UofSC Celebration takes place Friday
December 05, 2018, Koby Padgett
Note on Arbor Day at UofSC Celebration on Dec. 7.
Carolina Cares stocking stuffer drive
November 05, 2018, Mia Grimm
Now in its 50th year, Carolina Cares is holding a stocking stuffer drive for the holidays in partnership with the Salvation Army.
Veterans Legal Clinic to open at UofSC School of Law
June 28, 2018, Peggy Binette
Indigent and low-income veterans living in South Carolina will soon have access to free legal services thanks to a new Veterans Legal Clinic that will open Monday, July 2 at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Support a new charity each week through Carolina Gives Back
June 25, 2018, Nina Jackson
Remember your donations for Harvest Hope Food Bank this week as part of the Carolina Gives Back-Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series.
Sign up to be a move-in crew volunteer
June 18, 2018, Mia Grimm
Volunteers are still needed by the Student Success Center to help with move-in on Wednesday, August 15 and Monday, August 20.
Sign up to be a move-in crew volunteer
June 18, 2018, Mia Grimm
Volunteers are still needed by the Student Success Center to help with move-in on Aug. 15 and 20.
My Carolina affinity group nominations
April 20, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
My Carolina Alumni Association is seeking engaged alumni to fill vacant leadership positions on the Black Alumni Council, Veterans Alumni Council and Young Alumni Council.