Columbia International University

Everyone Deserves A Birthday
2026-04-11 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Ridderhof, SC
Celebrate the value of life at Everyone Deserves A Birthday, a fun and joyful event hosted by Rams for Life. Stop by to enjoy birthday cake and join in a lighthearted celebration with friends.
📅 Date: April 11⏰ Time: 3:30 PM📍 Location: Ridderhof Lobby

Ram Relay
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Sessions Soccer Field
🐏 Ram Relay
The final race. The ultimate victory.It all comes down to this — Ram Relay, the epic finale of the House Collective competition! All seven Houses compete in over 10 classic relay races, including the sack race, three-legged race, tug-of-war, and water balloon toss. Speed, teamwork, and House pride take center stage as Houses battle for final points and a chance at House Cup glory.
Enjoy snacks and sweets from local food trucks, and stick around for the crowning moment: the announcement of the House Collective Champion and the awarding of the House Cup trophy.
Who will finish strong and blow the horn of victory? 🐏🏆

Career Readiness Session: Negotiating a Job Offer
2026-04-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Dining Hall
Gain practical strategies for confidently negotiating salary, benefits, and job terms so you can start your career on the right footing.
Speaker: Evan Duren
Location: CIU Dining Hall (Meeting Room)
Questions? Contact BCDC@ciu.edu

Book Eyed Peas - "The Great Divorce"
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Join Book Eyed Peas as they kick off their next book club selection, The Great Divorce. At this first meeting, participants will receive their copies of the book and learn more about the biweekly discussion schedule.
📅 Date: March 31⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Location: The Hub (Library, 2nd Floor)📖 Book: The Great Divorce🗓️ Meetings: Every other Tuesday following kickoff🙌 Open to: All Students

End of Year Potluck
2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Pine View Community Center, 7445 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Wrap up the year with good food and great company at the Bio-Health Club’s End-of-Year Potluck. Bring a favorite dish and enjoy a relaxed evening of community as the semester comes to a close.
📅 Date: April 17⏰ Time: 5:00 PM📍 Location: Pineview Community Center

Thespians Spring Play - The Scarlet Pimpernel
2026-04-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Hoke Auditorium
🎭 CIU Thespians Present: The Scarlet PimpernelExperience the intrigue, romance, and adventure of The Scarlet Pimpernel brought to life on stage by CIU Thespians! Don’t miss this thrilling spring production in Hoke Auditorium.
📅 Dates & Times:

Friday, April 17 – 7:00 PM

Saturday, April 18 – 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 19 – 3:00 PM

📍 Location: Hoke Auditorium🎟️ Tickets: To Be Announced🎭 Hosted by: CIU Thespians🙌 Open to: All Students

Creative Writing Event
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Enjoy an evening of creativity and expression at this creative writing event hosted by Book Eyed Peas and Credo. Students are invited to write, share, and explore ideas together in a welcoming and inspiring space.
📅 Date: April 21⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Location: The Hub (Library, 2nd Floor)📚 Hosted by: Book Eyed Peas & Credo🙌 Open to: All Students

Community Group
2026-04-22 11:00 - 11:45 | All Campus
Students will connect with upperclassmen and campus leaders to build community. Students on Residence Halls will be meeting with their RA. Students in Pine View will be meeting with RAs and student leaders. Commuting students will meet in Hoke Auditorium with Jen Johnson, Associate Dean of Student Life. All community groups will count as chapel credit.

Experiment Day
2026-04-22 15:00 - 17:00 | The Quad
Experience hands-on science and fun at Experiment Day, hosted by Bio-Health. Faculty will lead exciting, interactive experiments inspired by popular science demonstrations, giving students a chance to explore, learn, and have fun together.
📅 Date: April 22⏰ Time: 3:00 PM📍 Location: The Quad🔬 Hosted by: Bio-Health🙌 Open to: All Students

End of the Year Pizza Party
2026-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Pine View Community Center, 7445 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Celebrate the end of the year with food, fellowship, and community at the Grad Life Council’s End-of-Year Pizza Party. It’s a relaxed way to wrap up the semester and enjoy time together before finals.
📅 Date: April 23⏰ Time: 5:00 PM📍 Location: Pine View Community Center🎓 Hosted by: Grad Life Council

Exam Survival Kits
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Ridderhof, SC
Get ready for finals with a fun and practical study break at the Exam Survival Kits event hosted by Psi Lambda Delta. Students can create their own custom survival kits to help them stay encouraged and prepared during exam week.
📅 Date: April 23⏰ Time: 6:00 PM📍 Location: Ridderhof Lobby🙌 Open to: All Students

Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU
2026-04-23 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-05-07 21:30 - 23:00 | Hoke Auditorium
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 life—no script, just pure spontaneity. Everyone is welcome, so grab a friend and join the fun!
📅 When: Every other Thursday⏰ Time: 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM📍 Where: Hoke Auditorium👥 Who: Open to all – come support your fellow students!🎤 What: Live improv comedy by our student improv team

Dead Poets Society - April
2026-04-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Pavilion
🔥 Dead Poets Society – Hosted by The CredoAn evening of poetry and reflection shared around the bonfire. A space for members to read, listen, and connect.
📅 Date: April 24th⏰ Time: 8:00 PM📍 Location: The Pavilion📖 Hosted by: The Credo🙌 Open to: Anyone

Worship Night
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Prayer Towers, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Join MuKappa for a peaceful evening of worship and reflection in a beautiful outdoor setting. This worship night offers a meaningful opportunity to gather, sing, and connect together in community.
📅 Date: April 25⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Location: Amphitheater behind the Prayer Towers🙌 Open to: All Students

International Worship Night
2026-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Prayer Towers, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Come spend time in worship with MuKappa and ISA! A night of praise and prayer from different languages and cultures.

April 26th
6:00pm
Prayer Towers

Career Readiness Session: Navigating Interviews
2026-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Dining Hall
Prepare to succeed in interviews by learning how to communicate your strengths, answer challenging questions, and make a lasting impression on employers.
Speaker: April Small
Location: CIU Dining Hall (Meeting Room)
Questions? Contact BCDC@ciu.edu

Finals Week Study Break: Late Night Breakfast
2026-04-27 20:00 - 21:30 | Dining Hall
🥞 Late Night Breakfast
Monday @ 9 PM | Dining HallStart finals week the right way — with pancakes at night. Take a break from the books and join us for a hot breakfast spread and a build-your-own pancake bar, all sponsored by Hallmark Dining Services. Cozy food, good friends, and no morning alarm required.

Finals Week Study Break: Bingo Night
2026-04-28 20:00 - 21:00 | Hoke Auditorium
🎁 Bingo Night
Tuesday @ 9 PM | Hoke AuditoriumYou’ve never played Bingo like this. Compete in five exciting rounds with over 70 prizes up for grabs — from snacks to fun surprises. Bring your focus, your lucky charm, and your loudest “BINGO!”

Finals Week Study Break: Karaoke Night
2026-04-30 20:00 - 21:30 | C23 Game Room
Karaoke Night
Thursday @ 8 PM | Student CenterEnd finals week on a festive note! Grab a mic (and your friends) for a night of karaoke, complete with all your favorite hits. Whether you belt it out or just vibe with the crowd, this is your chance to sing your way into summer break.

Professional Headshots for Students
2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Ridderhof, SC
CIU students are invited to stop by for a professional headshot to use on LinkedIn, resumes, and other career profiles.
Location: Ridderhof Building, Lobby outside of Hoke Auditorium
Questions? Contact BCDC@ciu.edu

Counseling Residency Week Begins
2026-05-17
