Campus Initiatives
Join us in celebrating all things civic engagement!
Monday, September 14th:
10:00 AM- Kick-off Event at the Leadership and Service Center
5:00 PM- Historic White House Dinner at the Anne Frank Center
Tuesday, September 15th (National Voter Registration Day):
11:00 AM - Voterpalooza on Greene Street
6:00 PM - "I, Too, Sing America': The Black Affirmation of American Independence" hosted by the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse at the Karen J. Williams Courtroom in the Joseph F. Rice School of Law
7:00 PM- Tuesday Night Trivia, Location TBD
Wednesday, September 16th:
11:00 AM - 'Speak Up with Senate' on Greene Street
5:30 PM - Student Senate in the Russell House Theater
Thursday, September 17th (Constitution Day):
9:30 AM - Coffee and Constitutions, Location TBD
11:00 AM - Mutual Expectations: 1st Amendment, Russell House 322
7:00 PM - Cocky's Quest
Friday, September 18th:
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM - State House Tour, meet in Russell House Ballroom
Vote in the Student Body Elections for the next Student Government Executive team and your College Senator!
If you are a Graduate Student you will also get to vote for the Graduate Student Association Executive Board!
The Student Body Elections Debate, moderated by SGTV, is where students running for Student Government Executive positions are able to debate their respective opponents by answers questions provided by the moderators.
University of South Carolina students will gather at the S.C. State House for Carolina Day to advocate for the university and highlight its role in empowering students to build a more prosperous and healthier South Carolina.
National Initiatives
This is an opportunity to celebrate our democracy and provide opportunities for students to register to vote.
Our Programming for Tuesday, September 15th, 2026:
11:00 AM - Voterpalooza on Greene Street
6:00 PM - "I, Too, Sing America': The Black Affirmation of American Independence" hosted by the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse at the Karen J. Williams Courtroom in the Joseph F. Rice School of Law
7:00 PM- Tuesday Night Trivia, Location TBD
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787.
Our Programming for Thursday, September 17th, 2026:
9:30 AM - Coffee and Constitutions, Location TBD
11:00 AM - Mutual Expectations: 1st Amendment, Location TBD
2:00 PM - Student Organization Workshop in RH 322
7:00 PM - Cocky's Quest
This week aims to bridge the gap between registering to vote and actually casting a ballot by providing tools, resources, and community engagement opportunities
This is a nonpartisan national celebration honoring the election officials, staff, and poll workers who ensure a safe, secure, and accessible voting process for all Americans.
This is an annual event aimed at promoting media literacy education and its essential role in society.
The event aims to unite students, faculty, and community members to advocate for a system of higher education that serves the public good.