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Civic Programs

Civic programming empowers students to become informed, engaged, and responsible members of their communities. Through opportunities to learn about government, advocacy, voting, and public service, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to make their voices heard and contribute to positive change.

Check out our Boston TEA-Coop Party!

Campus Initiatives

Find out new ways to civically engage on USC's campus! Dueing this week students will get to hear from nationally recognized speakers, learn more about the USC Consitution, and how they can enage civically on campus!

Ready to toss the tea? Join our Boston TEA-Coop Party! Donate class notes and papers you no longer need, then take your turn throwing replica tea blocks modeled after those from the original Boston Tea Party. Clear out your backpack and make a splash with history!

Time: 10AM-2PM

Date: December 4th 

Location: Thomas Cooper Library Fountain

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.

For the past 2 years the University of South Carolina has been a voting location for Richland County voters!

 

National Initiatives

This is an opportunity to celebrate our democracy and provide opportunities for students to register to vote.

Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787.

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.

 

 

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