BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Columbia International University - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Columbia International University X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ciu.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Columbia International University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250715T205322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T140252Z UID:10000307-1763452800-1763478000@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Prayer Day DESCRIPTION:šŸ™Ā Prayer Day: A Campus-Wide Day of Worship & Reflection \nAt the heart of Columbia International University is a commitment to spiritual formation. Prayer Days are dedicated moments each semester when we pause academic routines\, cancel classes\, and come together ā€“ students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and friends ā€“ to focus on one of our core values. Through worship\, teaching\, prayer\, and small group reflection\, we seek renewal\, unity\, and a deeper connection with God and one another. Event schedule for the day will be communicated to studentsā€™ emails within two weeks of the Prayer Day. \nDuring this time\, we require that all undergraduate students participate\, though all students are welcome. Student workers may not work until 3 pm on Prayer Days. URL:https://ciu.edu/event/prayer-day/2025-11-18/ LOCATION:Shortess Chapel CATEGORIES:Academic,Campus Events,Chapel,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250716T181037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T201239Z UID:10000033-1763145000-1763150400@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Homecoming: CIU Bowl DESCRIPTION:šŸˆ CIU Bowl\nFriday Night Lights at Falcon FieldItā€™s game time! Join us for the CIU Bowl\, our beloved Homecoming flag football showdown under the lights. Students and alumni face off in a high-energy match while the crowd brings the hype. Enjoy free snacks and drinks\, fun halftime games\, and prizes throughout the night. Whether youā€™re playing or cheering from the sidelines\, this is a Homecoming tradition you donā€™t want to miss! URL:https://ciu.edu/event/homecoming-ciu-bowl/ LOCATION:Ben Lippen Football Field\, 7401 Monticello Rd\, Columbia\, SC CATEGORIES:Advancement & Alumni,Campus Events,Student Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ciu.edu/wp-content/uploads/CIU-Bowl-Homecoming-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T230000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250906T134720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T181849Z UID:10000273-1763069400-1763074800@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU DESCRIPTION:Come out for a night of quick wit\, big laughs\, and totally unscripted fun! Our biweekly improv show features a talented team of student performers bringing comedy to lifeā€”no script\, just pure spontaneity. Everyone is welcome\, so grab a friend and join the fun! \nšŸ“… When: Every other Thursdayā° Time: 9:30 PM ā€“ 11:00 PMšŸ“ Where: Hoke AuditoriumšŸ‘„ Who: Open to all ā€“ come support your fellow students!šŸŽ¤ What: Live improv comedy by our student improv team URL:https://ciu.edu/event/student-improv-night-live-comedy-at-ciu/2025-11-13/ LOCATION:Hoke Auditorium CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Student Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ciu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Improv-Show-Student-Event-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250716T164816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T164352Z UID:10000029-1762905600-1763251199@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Homecoming 2025: Celebrate & Reconnect DESCRIPTION:Celebrate tradition and reconnect with friends at CIU Homecoming 2025! Join alumni\, students\, families\, and friends for a meaningful weekend of worship\, fellowship\, and fun as we honor CIUā€™s legacy and look toward the future. \nEnjoy inspiring gatherings\, class reunions\, chapel services\, and family-friendly activities across campus. From worship and testimonies to reunions and the CIU Bowl\, Homecoming is a time to remember Godā€™s faithfulness and renew your connection to the CIU community. \nEvent Highlights: \n\n\nWednesday\, Nov. 12: Growing Beyond Sunday ā€” Live worship\, TEDTalk-style testimonies\, and community connection (6:00ā€“8:30 p.m.) \n\n\nThursday\, Nov. 13: Chapel with Rev. Doug Rutt\, CIU Board of Trustees Chairman (11:00 a.m.) \n\n\nFriday\, Nov. 14: Class reunions\, open classes\, complimentary lunch\, Ambassador Choir Benefit Concert\, Presidentā€™s Banquet\, and the CIU Bowl \n\n\nSaturday\, Nov. 15: Morning devotion with Rob Morgan\, reunion gatherings\, Bouncy House fun at The Quad\, and Columbia Roots Tour \n\n\nšŸ‘‰ Learn More and RegisteršŸ“„ Download the Full Schedule URL:https://ciu.edu/event/homecoming-2025/ LOCATION:All Campus CATEGORIES:Advancement & Alumni,Campus Events,Student Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ciu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024-Homecoming_welcome-43.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alumni":MAILTO:alumni@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T230000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250906T134720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T181849Z UID:10000272-1761859800-1761865200@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU DESCRIPTION:Come out for a night of quick wit\, big laughs\, and totally unscripted fun! Our biweekly improv show features a talented team of student performers bringing comedy to lifeā€”no script\, just pure spontaneity. Everyone is welcome\, so grab a friend and join the fun! \nšŸ“… When: Every other Thursdayā° Time: 9:30 PM ā€“ 11:00 PMšŸ“ Where: Hoke AuditoriumšŸ‘„ Who: Open to all ā€“ come support your fellow students!šŸŽ¤ What: Live improv comedy by our student improv team URL:https://ciu.edu/event/student-improv-night-live-comedy-at-ciu/2025-10-30/ LOCATION:Hoke Auditorium CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Student Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ciu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Improv-Show-Student-Event-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250715T205322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T140252Z UID:10000306-1761033600-1761058800@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Prayer Day DESCRIPTION:šŸ™Ā Prayer Day: A Campus-Wide Day of Worship & Reflection \nAt the heart of Columbia International University is a commitment to spiritual formation. Prayer Days are dedicated moments each semester when we pause academic routines\, cancel classes\, and come together ā€“ students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and friends ā€“ to focus on one of our core values. Through worship\, teaching\, prayer\, and small group reflection\, we seek renewal\, unity\, and a deeper connection with God and one another. Event schedule for the day will be communicated to studentsā€™ emails within two weeks of the Prayer Day. \nDuring this time\, we require that all undergraduate students participate\, though all students are welcome. Student workers may not work until 3 pm on Prayer Days. URL:https://ciu.edu/event/prayer-day/2025-10-21/ LOCATION:Shortess Chapel CATEGORIES:Academic,Campus Events,Chapel,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T230000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250906T134720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T181849Z UID:10000271-1760650200-1760655600@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU DESCRIPTION:Come out for a night of quick wit\, big laughs\, and totally unscripted fun! Our biweekly improv show features a talented team of student performers bringing comedy to lifeā€”no script\, just pure spontaneity. Everyone is welcome\, so grab a friend and join the fun! \nšŸ“… When: Every other Thursdayā° Time: 9:30 PM ā€“ 11:00 PMšŸ“ Where: Hoke AuditoriumšŸ‘„ Who: Open to all ā€“ come support your fellow students!šŸŽ¤ What: Live improv comedy by our student improv team URL:https://ciu.edu/event/student-improv-night-live-comedy-at-ciu/2025-10-16/ LOCATION:Hoke Auditorium CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Student Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ciu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Improv-Show-Student-Event-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20251017T202221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T202221Z UID:10000692-1760544000-1760551200@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Palmetto Chamber Orchestra Moonlit Dreams & Adventures DESCRIPTION:šŸŽ¶ Youā€™re Invited!Join us for an evening of ā€œMoonlit Dreams and Adventuresā€ with the Palmetto Chamber Orchestra right here on campus! Experience beautiful works by FaurĆ©\, Strauss\, and Gounod ā€” plus the world premiere of Behind the Mask by composer Huggins. \nThis big\, fun Masquerade-themed program invites everyone to join the spirit of the evening ā€” come dressed in costume and wear your favorite mask! \nšŸ—“ Saturday\, October 26\, 2025 ā€“ 4:00 PM ā€“ 6:00 PMšŸ“ Shortess ChapelšŸŽŸ Free Admission! (Donations are appreciated.) \nDonā€™t miss this magical musical experience under the direction of Maestra Suzanna Pavlovsky ā€” a perfect way to unwind\, celebrate creativity\, and enjoy the arts! URL:https://ciu.edu/event/palmetto-chamber-orchestra-moonlit-dreams-adventures/ LOCATION:Shortess Chapel CATEGORIES:Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ciu.edu/wp-content/uploads/flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T230000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250906T134720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T181849Z UID:10000270-1759440600-1759446000@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU DESCRIPTION:Come out for a night of quick wit\, big laughs\, and totally unscripted fun! Our biweekly improv show features a talented team of student performers bringing comedy to lifeā€”no script\, just pure spontaneity. Everyone is welcome\, so grab a friend and join the fun! \nšŸ“… When: Every other Thursdayā° Time: 9:30 PM ā€“ 11:00 PMšŸ“ Where: Hoke AuditoriumšŸ‘„ Who: Open to all ā€“ come support your fellow students!šŸŽ¤ What: Live improv comedy by our student improv team URL:https://ciu.edu/event/student-improv-night-live-comedy-at-ciu/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Hoke Auditorium CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Student Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ciu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Improv-Show-Student-Event-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T230000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250906T134720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T181849Z UID:10000269-1758231000-1758236400@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU DESCRIPTION:Come out for a night of quick wit\, big laughs\, and totally unscripted fun! Our biweekly improv show features a talented team of student performers bringing comedy to lifeā€”no script\, just pure spontaneity. Everyone is welcome\, so grab a friend and join the fun! \nšŸ“… When: Every other Thursdayā° Time: 9:30 PM ā€“ 11:00 PMšŸ“ Where: Hoke AuditoriumšŸ‘„ Who: Open to all ā€“ come support your fellow students!šŸŽ¤ What: Live improv comedy by our student improv team URL:https://ciu.edu/event/student-improv-night-live-comedy-at-ciu/2025-09-18/ LOCATION:Hoke Auditorium CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Student Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ciu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Improv-Show-Student-Event-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250715T205322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T140252Z UID:10000311-1758096000-1758121200@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Prayer Day DESCRIPTION:šŸ™Ā Prayer Day: A Campus-Wide Day of Worship & Reflection \nAt the heart of Columbia International University is a commitment to spiritual formation. Prayer Days are dedicated moments each semester when we pause academic routines\, cancel classes\, and come together ā€“ students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and friends ā€“ to focus on one of our core values. Through worship\, teaching\, prayer\, and small group reflection\, we seek renewal\, unity\, and a deeper connection with God and one another. Event schedule for the day will be communicated to studentsā€™ emails within two weeks of the Prayer Day. \nDuring this time\, we require that all undergraduate students participate\, though all students are welcome. Student workers may not work until 3 pm on Prayer Days. URL:https://ciu.edu/event/prayer-day/2025-09-17/ LOCATION:Shortess Chapel CATEGORIES:Academic,Campus Events,Chapel,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250905T181407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T153326Z UID:10000301-1757707200-1757712600@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Nerf Battle Night ā€“ Everyoneā€™s Invited DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dodge\, dash\, and battle it out in an all-out Nerf war hosted by the Adventure Club! Bring your own Nerf gear and join the actionā€”open to everyone\, so bring a friend and let the foam fly! \nšŸ•— Time: 8:00 PM ā€“ 9:30 PMšŸ“ Location: Fisher BuildingšŸ”« Gear: Bring your own Nerf guns & dartsšŸ‘„ Who: Open to everyone ā€“ all are welcome!šŸŽÆ Hosted by: Adventure Club URL:https://ciu.edu/event/nerf-battle-night-everyones-invited/ LOCATION:Fisher Building CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Student Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ciu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Nerf-Battle-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250904T180531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T180531Z UID:10000233-1757152800-1757160000@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship 101 Kickoff & Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for theĀ Entrepreneurship 101 Kickoff & Info SessionĀ thisĀ Saturday\, September 6\, from 10 AM ā€“ 12 PMĀ at theĀ William H. Jones Center.\nThis free 10-week program will help you:\n\n\nRefine your ideas and develop a business or ministry plan\n\n\nCreate a pitch to present to our panel of judges\n\n\nCompete for up toĀ $3\,000 in seed money\n\n\nEarn a spot in our Spring Incubator to launch your idea šŸš€\n\n\nWho can join?\nOpen to CIU students\, alumni\, and the Midlands community.\nThis Saturdayā€™s session is your chance to learn more about the program\, meet other aspiring entrepreneurs\, and take the first step toward developing and funding your dreams.\nWe hope to see you there!\nEvent Details\nšŸ“… Kickoff & Info Session: Saturday\, Sep 6 | 10 AM ā€“ 12 PM\nšŸ“ Columbia International University\, William H. Jones Center URL:https://ciu.edu/event/entrepreneurship-101-kickoff-info-session/ LOCATION:William H. Jones Center CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="Business & Career Development Center":MAILTO:bcdc@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250817T172408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T215450Z UID:10000133-1756836000-1756839600@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Career Readiness Session: Character Development & Soft Skills DESCRIPTION:CIU students and recent graduates are invited to join the Business & Career Development Center for an interactive workshop designed to equip you with essential character and soft skills for the workplace. This session will help you:Ā  \n\nStrengthen time management\, adaptability\, and organizational skillsĀ \n\n\nImprove your communicationā€”written\, verbal\, and nonverbalĀ \n\n\nDevelop emotional intelligence and self-awareness for workplace successĀ \n\n\nGain tools for dispute resolution\, empathy\, and active listeningĀ \n\n\nBuild stronger interpersonal and teamwork skills in any job settingĀ \n\nĀ Prepare for a successful future by sharpening the soft skills that set you apart.Ā  \nĀ  \nšŸ“ Location:Ā BCDC Hub ā€“ CIU G. Allen Fleece Library (2nd floor) \nšŸ“§ Questions? Contact the Business & Career Development Center at bcdc@ciu.edu or (803) 807-5134.Ā  URL:https://ciu.edu/event/career-readiness-session-character-development-soft-skills/ LOCATION:G. Allen Fleece Library\, 7435 Monticello Rd\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203 CATEGORIES:Academic,Campus Events,Student Events ORGANIZER;CN="Business & Career Development Center":MAILTO:bcdc@ciu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250424T200445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T214651Z UID:10000005-1746266400-1746271800@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2025 at CIUā€™s Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony. Click here for event details and more information. URL:https://ciu.edu/event/undergraduate-graduation-ceremony/ CATEGORIES:Academic,Campus Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T083000 DTSTAMP:20260425T125957 CREATED:20250424T200114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133918Z UID:10000004-1746255600-1746261000@ciu.edu SUMMARY:Master's & Doctoral Graduation Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the academic achievements of our graduate students at CIUā€™s Masterā€™s and Doctoral Graduation Ceremony. Join us in honoring this milestone moment. Click here for details and event information. URL:https://ciu.edu/event/masters-doctoral-graduation-ceremony/ CATEGORIES:Academic,Campus Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR