Campus Events

Friday

November 8

Senior Chapel

November 8, 2024 12:00 PM

Join us for a special senior send-off and announcement of the 2024-2025 Savory Award Winner. The Savory Award, presented during Senior Chapel, is given each fall in memory of Dr. Jerold “Jerry” Savory, a long-time faculty member and academic leader
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Wednesday

November 20

Goodall Gallery Exhibition: Alternate Views

November 20, 2024 6-8pm

Hear from Columbia College’s Working Artists. Discussion led by South Arts 2023, SC State Fellow & Southern Prize runner-up, Michael Webster.
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Thursday

November 21

Jazz and Choir Concert

November 21, 2024 7:00 PM

Join us on November 21 for this annual event showcasing our students' talents. Ticket details TBA - save the date!
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Friday

November 22

Faculty & Friends Dance Performance

November 22, 2024 7:00 PM

Join the Columbia College Dance Company on Friday, November 22 at 7:00 PM in Cottingham Theatre for the annual fall Faculty & Friends Dance Performance. Columbia College students, faculty, and alumni will perform choreographic works in various styles
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Wednesday

November 27

Thanksgiving Break

November 27, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Columbia College will close on Wednesday, November 27, at 12 PM for Thanksgiving break and reopen on Monday, December 2, at 8:30 AM. On-campus classes do not meet, and online classes will still be in progress. Have an extraordinary Thanksgiving break
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Monday

December 2

Christmas Tree Lighting

December 2, 2024 6:00 PM

Join us at the Columns on December 2 at 6 pm for the Christmas Tree lighting. This tradition officially begins the holiday season on campus. Students, faculty, staff, and alums gather around the Columns to enjoy Christmas carols, hot chocolate, and
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Thursday

December 12

Winter Break (Students)

December 12, 2024 - January 8, 2025

Have a great holiday season, Koalas! Residence halls will close on December 12 at 5:00 PM (except for graduating students). Following Commencement on Tuesday, December 17, residence halls will close at 5:00 PM for graduating students. Here are some
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Monday

December 23

Winter Break (Faculty and Staff)

December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Columbia College offices will be closed from Monday, December 23, until Wednesday, January 1. Regular operating hours will resume on Thursday, January 2. Happy holidays!
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Wednesday

January 8

First Day of Spring Classes

January 8, 2025

Welcome back, Koalas! January 8 is the day full-semester Spring 2025 classes begin. We wish you the best of luck in the semester ahead!
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Monday

January 20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 20, 2025

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, all Columbia College offices will be closed on this day. Regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21.
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