Alumni and Friends Events

The McCausland College of Arts and Sciences hosts educational, cultural and social events that bring alumni together. Learn, network and celebrate with us in Columbia and cities near you—whether your graduation day was yesterday or 40 years ago.

Educational Programs: Hear from faculty and leading scholars from around the globe during one of our Signature Lecture Events.
Career and Networking: Engage with our students by offering your professional mentorship and career advice at one of our student networking events, including our annual Mentoring Night.
Alumni Awards: Celebrate with us as we honor distinguished alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at our annual Recognition of Excellence Awards.
Social Happy Hours: Join us for a social happy hour each semester in the Columbia area that invites you home to campus to reconnect with alumni and friends.
In Your City: We frequently hit the road and host events in cities around the country designed to bring together alumni to network, learn, and celebrate.

Upcoming Events

August 11
Alumni and Friends Book Club

Walk On by Stephen Panus

Location: Virtual
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
August 13
Alumni and Friends Council Meeting

Location: Career Studio
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
August 25
250th Anniversary Event: 1776 South Carolina Constitution Panel Discussion

Featuring: Former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court Jean Toal, Mayor of Camden Vincent Sheheen, USC Professor Woody Holton and William Watkins, Esq., moderated by the Hon. Julius N. Richardson.

Location: Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
September 24
Alumni and Friends Stargazing

Location: Melton Observatory
Time: 9 – 10 p.m.
October 7
Townsend/Neuffer Lecture

Featuring: Jim Sonefeld

Location: Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
October 26
“Lincoln and the Meaning of Equality in the American Tradition”

Featuring: Allen Guelzo

Location: Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
November 5
Mentoring Night

Location: Campus Room, Capstone Building
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
December 2
Birds, Belonging, and the Natural World: A Conversation with Christian Cooper and Drew Lanham

Location: SC State Museum
Time: 6 – 7:45 p.m.