Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU
2025-09-18 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-02 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-16 21:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Froggy Fridays
2025-09-19, 2025-09-26, 2025-10-03, 2025-10-10, 2025-10-17 | All Campus
Every Friday, the hunt is on! Tiny frogs and other playful plastic critters are hidden all around CIU’s campus—waiting to be found.
Keep your eyes open in unexpected places… you never know where one might be hiding. If you spot one, it’s yours to keep!
Happy hunting, and good luck! 🐛🦎🪲

Chai Chat
2025-09-20 19:00 - 21:30
An evening of conversation and community over warm chai. Open to MKs and TCKs.
📅 Date: September 20th⏰ Time: 7:00 PM🌍 Hosted by: MuKappa🙌 Open to: MKs & TCKs (Members Only)

Outdoor Movie Night
2025-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Quad
Psi Lambda Delta presents a cozy film under the stars with friends and community! Snacks will be provided—just bring your own blankets and chairs. Open to all students!
📅 Date: September 20th⏰ Time: 7:30 PM📍 Location: The Quad🎥 Hosted by: Psi Lambda Delta🍿 Snacks Provided🙌 Open to: All Students

Community Group
2025-09-24 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-10-15 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.

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | TV Studio, Ridderhof, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
🐉 Dungeons & Dragons Biweekly SessionsEmbark on epic adventures, build your character, and roll the dice with fellow students! Open to all skill levels.
📅 Starts: Thursday (And every other Thursday after)⏰ Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM📍 Location: TV Studio🎲 Open to: All Students✉️ Info: angel.henderson@ciu.edu

Stage Dive: Audience Participation Improv Night
2025-09-25 21:30 - 23:00 | Hoke Auditorium
Ever wanted to try improv? Now’s your chance! Stage Dive is a special night where anyone can hop on stage and join the fun. Play classic improv games, get some laughs, and see what it’s like in the spotlight. No experience needed—just bring your energy!
📍 Where: Hoke Auditorium📅 When: September 25th🕤 Time: 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM👥 Who: Open to everyone – come play or just watch!🎭 What: Audience-participation improv games!

Day at Lake Monticello
2025-09-27 09:30 - 15:00
Hosted by: Adventure Club | For CIU Students | Free Event
Are you a student eager for a day of fun in the sun? The Adventure Club is heading to Lake Monticello and you’re invited! Whether you’re in the mood to swim, play games, listen to music, or just chill with friends, this lakeside getaway is the perfect way to relax and enjoy community.
✅ What’s Included:

Transportation
Swimming & games
Music & lakeside vibes
Free lunch provided by the club

📝 Interested in going?
Sign-ups will be available soon via flyers and screens around campus. Transportation will be determined and communicated after signing up, so be sure to note if you need a ride!

CIU Career Readiness Resume Workshop
2025-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Learn how to craft a polished resume and cover letter that stands out to employers. This session will cover:

Key sections every resume should include
Tips for highlighting your strengths and experience
Common mistakes to avoid
Writing cover letters that are professional and persuasive

📍 Location: BCDC Hub (CIU Library, 2nd Floor)
📧 Questions? Contact BCDC bcdc@ciu.edu

Book Eyed Peas Book Club – "And Then There Were None"
2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Love books and good conversation? Join the Book Eyed Peas as we dive into And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie! Whether you’re a mystery fan or just looking to connect with fellow readers, all students are welcome.
📅 When: Every other Tuesday⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Where: The Hub (2nd Floor, G. Allen Fleece Library)📖 Current Read: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie📘 Need a Book? Come to a meeting and inquire!

Fall Job Fair
2025-10-01 10:30 - 13:30 | Dining Hall
💼 Looking for your next opportunity? Don’t miss the Fall Job Fair (located outside the Dining Hall), featuring over 25 employers from a wide range of industries. This is your chance to connect face-to-face with recruiters, explore internships, part-time jobs, and full-time career opportunities, and practice your networking skills. Résumés are encouraged. If you need assistance with your résumés or have questions, visit the Business and Career Development Center in the William H. Jones Center or email bcdc@ciu.edu.

The One Day Play
2025-10-04 09:00 - 21:00 | Hoke Auditorium
🎭 CIU Thespians Presents: The One Day PlayBe part of a full theater production created in just one day—auditions, costumes, blocking, sets, and the final performance! Open to all students, no experience needed.
📅 Date: October 4th⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM📍 Location: Hoke Auditorium🎭 Hosted by: CIU Thespians🙌 Open to: All Students

Career Readiness Session: LinkedIn
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Build your professional brand with LinkedIn! In this workshop, you’ll discover how to:

Create a strong, professional profile
Expand your network strategically
Use LinkedIn to find opportunities and connect with employers
Showcase your skills and achievements effectively

📍 Location: BCDC Hub (CIU Library, 2nd Floor)
📧 Questions? Contact BCDC bcdc@ciu.edu

Sushi Making Event
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Rossi Student Center
🍣 Join the International Student Association for Sushi Making! Learn how to roll your own sushi, meet new people, and enjoy a fun evening together. Open to everyone—no experience needed!
📅 Date: October 15th⏰ Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM📍 Location: Rossi Student Center🌎 Hosted by: International Student Association🙌 Open to: CIU Students

Grad Life Chapel
2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | William H. Jones Center
🙏 Graduate Chapel – Hosted by the Grad Life CouncilA dedicated time of worship, prayer, and reflection with our graduate student community. All graduate students are warmly invited to attend.
📅 Date: October 16th⏰ Time: 11:00 AM📍 Location: Lyn Cook Seminar Room, William H. Jones Center🎓 Hosted by: Grad Life Council🙌 Open to: All Graduate Students

Trivia Night
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Rossi Student Center
🧠 Trivia Night – Hosted by Psi Lambda DeltaTest your knowledge, enjoy some snacks, and compete for prizes in a night of friendly competition! Open to everyone.
📅 Date: October 16th⏰ Time: 5:30 PM📍 Location: C23 Game Roon🎓 Hosted by: Psi Lambda Delta🙌 Open to: Everyone
🍿 Snacks Provided🏆 Prizes to be Won

Fall Fiesta
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Pavilion
🍁 Fall Fiesta
A Fall Celebration with a Latin TwistCelebrate the season with flavor and flair at Fall Fiesta! Enjoy a Moe’s Southwest Grill dinner, swing at the piñata, go apple bobbing, and get creative with pumpkin painting. As the sun sets, warm up with hot chocolate, roast s’mores, and hit the floor for line dancing and salsa under the fall sky.
It’s cozy, colorful, and full of fun — don’t miss it!

Prayer Day
2025-10-21 08:00 - 15:00 | Shortess Chapel
🙏 Prayer Day: A Campus-Wide Day of Worship & Reflection
At 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 – students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends – 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 students’ emails within two weeks of the Prayer Day.
During 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.

Career Readiness Session: Navigating Interviews
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Master your interview skills and make a lasting impression. This interactive session will help you:

Prepare for different interview formats
Answer common and difficult questions with confidence
Demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm
Follow up effectively to stand out

📍 Location: BCDC Hub (CIU Library, 2nd Floor)
📧 Questions?Contact BCDC bcdc@ciu.edu

Midterms Study Session
2025-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
📚 Midterms Study Break – Hosted by Bio-Health Lock in, recharge, and grab some free snacks! A perfect way to study hard with friends.
📅 Date: October 23rd⏰ Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM📍 Location: The Hub (2nd Floor of Library)🍎 Snacks Provided by: Bio-Health Club🙌 Open to: All Students
