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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 CIU’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 God’s faithfulness and renew your connection to the CIU community. \nEvent Highlights: \n\n\nWednesday\, Nov. 12: Growing Beyond Sunday — Live worship\, TEDTalk-style testimonies\, and community connection (6:00–8:30 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\, President’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\n👉 Learn More and Register📄 Download the Full Schedule
URL:https://ciu.edu/event/homecoming-2025/
LOCATION:All Campus
CATEGORIES:Advancement & Alumni,Campus Events,Student Events
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SUMMARY:Spirit Week: Blue & Gold Day
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Spirit Week\nHomecoming Hype Starts HereShow your school pride all week long with themed dress-up days leading up to Homecoming! Whether you go all out or keep it low-key\, each outfit earns your House spirit points — so rep your look and bring the energy. \n💙💛 Friday – Blue & Gold Day\nGo big in school colors to cap off Spirit Week! Paint your face\, break out your blue and gold gear\, and get ready for Homecoming weekend in full pride mode. \nReminder: Students must still meet the Student Attire policy outlined in the Student Handbook.
URL:https://ciu.edu/event/spirit-week-blue-gold-day/
LOCATION:All Campus
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu
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SUMMARY:Froggy Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, the hunt is on! Tiny frogs and other playful plastic critters are hidden all around CIU’s campus—waiting to be found. \nKeep your eyes open in unexpected places… you never know where one might be hiding. If you spot one\, it’s yours to keep! \nHappy hunting\, and good luck! 🐛🦎🪲
URL:https://ciu.edu/event/froggy-fridays/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:All Campus
CATEGORIES:Student Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ciu.edu
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SUMMARY:Design Sprint in Partnership with GrowCo
DESCRIPTION:Transform your ideas into reality in just one weekend! Design sprints are intensive\, user-centered processes where teams collaborate to tackle real design challenges and bring innovative ideas to life. This immersive two-day experience will push your creative boundaries and give you practical skills you can use immediately. \nWhat You’ll Experience\nIn this hands-on sprint\, participants will: \n\nCollaborate in diverse teams to solve complex design problems using creative\, structured approaches\nMaster the professional design sprint methodology used by leading companies like Google\, Facebook\, and startups worldwide\nBuild and test a functional prototype from concept to working model in just 48 hours\nGain invaluable hands-on experience in innovation\, teamwork\, rapid prototyping\, and user-centered problem-solving\nNetwork with like-minded innovators and potentially find future collaborators or co-founders\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to dive deep into entrepreneurship\, design thinking\, and collaborative innovation—all while creating something tangible that you can showcase in your portfolio or continue developing beyond the weekend. \nEvent Schedule\nFriday\, Nov 14th Evening Kickoff\nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\nTeam formation and introductions\nProblem definition and ideation\nInitial concept development\n\nSaturday\, Nov 15th Intensive Build Day\nTime: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n\nPrototype development and refinement\nUser testing and feedback integration\nFinal presentations and demos\n\nImportant Details\n🎟️ Registration: No registration needed! Simply show up and dive in. \n🚗 Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. \n📍 Location: Boyd Innovation Center \n🍕 What’s Provided: Light refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the weekend to keep your creative energy flowing. \n💼 What to Bring: Just yourself\, a laptop if you have one\, and an open mind ready for innovation! \nQuestions?\n📧 Contact the  Business & Career Development Center (BCDC) at bcdc@ciu.edu \nDon’t miss this chance to turn ideas into reality\, learn cutting-edge design methodologies\, and connect with fellow innovators in your community!
URL:https://ciu.edu/event/design-sprint-in-partnership-with-growco/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Student Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Business & Career Development Center":MAILTO:bcdc@ciu.edu
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SUMMARY:Homecoming: CIU Bowl
DESCRIPTION:🏈 CIU Bowl\nFriday Night Lights at Falcon FieldIt’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 you’re playing or cheering from the sidelines\, this is a Homecoming tradition you don’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
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