Spirit Week: Pajama Day
2025-11-10 | All Campus
🎉 Spirit Week
Homecoming 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.
💤 Monday – Pajama Day
Start the week in peak comfort. Roll out of bed and straight to class in your favorite pajamas, fuzzy slippers, or cozy robe. No judgment — just vibes.
Reminder: Students must still meet the Student Attire policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

Spirit Week: Jersey/Hat Day
2025-11-11 | All Campus
🎉 Spirit Week
Homecoming 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.
🧢 Tuesday – Jersey/Hat Day
Sport your favorite team jersey or rep your style with a standout hat. Whether you’re repping a pro team or just your House, today’s about showing team pride from head to toe.
Reminder: Students must still meet the Student Attire policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

Book Eyed Peas Book Club - "Howl's Moving Castle"
2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Love books and good conversation? Join the Book Eyed Peas as we dive into Howl’s Moving Castle by Diane Wynne Jones! Whether you’re a 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: Howl’s Moving Castle by Diane Wynne Jones📘 Need a Book? Come to a meeting and inquire!

Spirit Week: Fictional Character Day
2025-11-12 | All Campus
🎉 Spirit Week
Homecoming 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.
🦸‍♀️ Wednesday – Fictional Character Day
From heroes to cartoon icons and book legends, today you become your favorite fictional character. Costumes, props, and creativity encouraged!
Reminder: Students must still meet the Student Attire policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

Community Group
2025-11-12 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-12-03 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.

Growing Beyond Sunday: For Students, Dreamers, & Doers
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Shortess Chapel
Join us for an inspiring evening where faith meets life beyond the church walls. This special event brings together students, young professionals, and families from across the city for:

Powerful worship that unites and uplifts
10 brief testimonies of faith in action
Stories of purpose in everyday work, school, and calling
Community connection with others pursuing growth in faith and life Whether you’re discovering your purpose, chasing your dreams, or actively making a difference, this night is for you. ✨ No cost to attend — just bring your friends, your questions, and your heart ready to grow.

📍 Location: Shortess Chapel
📧 Questions? Contact BCDC bcdc@ciu.edu

Spirit Week: Dress Like a Professor Day
2025-11-13 | All Campus
🎉 Spirit Week
Homecoming 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.
👩‍🏫 Thursday – Dress Like a Professor Day
Channel your inner academic with cardigans, beards, glasses, or that one mug you must carry everywhere. Bonus points if your professor sees it and approves.
Reminder: Students must still meet the Student Attire policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU
2025-11-13 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-12-04 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

Spirit Week: Blue & Gold Day
2025-11-14 | All Campus
🎉 Spirit Week
Homecoming 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.
💙💛 Friday – Blue & Gold Day
Go 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.
Reminder: Students must still meet the Student Attire policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

Froggy Fridays
2025-11-14, 2025-11-21, 2025-11-28, 2025-12-05 | 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! 🐛🦎🪲

Design Sprint in Partnership with GrowCo
2025-11-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-15 08:00 - 18:00
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.
What You’ll Experience
In this hands-on sprint, participants will:

Collaborate in diverse teams to solve complex design problems using creative, structured approaches
Master the professional design sprint methodology used by leading companies like Google, Facebook, and startups worldwide
Build and test a functional prototype from concept to working model in just 48 hours
Gain invaluable hands-on experience in innovation, teamwork, rapid prototyping, and user-centered problem-solving
Network with like-minded innovators and potentially find future collaborators or co-founders

This 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.
Event Schedule
Friday, Nov 14th Evening Kickoff
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Team formation and introductions
Problem definition and ideation
Initial concept development

Saturday, Nov 15th Intensive Build Day
Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Prototype development and refinement
User testing and feedback integration
Final presentations and demos

Important Details
🎟️ Registration: No registration needed! Simply show up and dive in.
🚗 Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
📍 Location: Boyd Innovation Center
🍕 What’s Provided: Light refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the weekend to keep your creative energy flowing.
💼 What to Bring: Just yourself, a laptop if you have one, and an open mind ready for innovation!
Questions?
📧 Contact the Business & Career Development Center (BCDC) at bcdc@ciu.edu
Don’t miss this chance to turn ideas into reality, learn cutting-edge design methodologies, and connect with fellow innovators in your community!

Homecoming: CIU Bowl
2025-11-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Ben Lippen Football Field, 7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC
🏈 CIU Bowl
Friday 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!

Prayer Day
2025-11-18 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: Networking
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Networking is one of the most powerful tools for career growth. Join us to learn:

How to start and maintain professional connections
Effective networking strategies in person and online
How to turn contacts into opportunities
Tips for confidence and professionalism in conversations

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

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-04 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

Into the Woods Musical - Performed by CIU Thespians
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Hoke Auditorium
🌟 CIU Thespians Present: Into the WoodsStep into a world of magic, music, and classic fairy tales brought to life on stage in this enchanting production. Open to all!
📅 Dates & Times:

November 21st – 7:00 PM
November 22nd – 7:00 PM
November 23rd – 3:00 PM

📍 Location: Hoke Auditorium🎭 Hosted by: CIU Thespians💲 Admission: $5 (Tickets sold at the door)🙌 Open to: Everyone
🍿 Concessions Available at the Door

Hike at Harbison State Park
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00
🥾 Hiking Trip – Hosted by Adventure ClubCome enjoy the trails and fresh air with a group hike at Harbison State Forest! Open to all students.
📅 Date: November 22nd⏰ Time: 9:00 AM📍 Location: Harbison State Forest (self-transportation)⛰️ Hosted by: Adventure Club🙌 Open to: All Students

Soccer Watch Party
2025-11-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Pine View Community Center, 7445 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
⚽ Soccer Watch Party – Hosted by International Student AssociationCome cheer, snack, and enjoy the excitement of the Copa Libertadores Final on the big screen! Open to all students.
📅 Date: November 29th⏰ Time: 4:00 PM📍 Location: Pineview Community Center🌎 Hosted by: International Student Association🙌 Open to: All Students
🍿 Snacks Provided

Career Readiness Session: Business Etiquette
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Professionalism goes beyond skills—it’s about how you carry yourself. In this session, you’ll learn:

The do’s and don’ts of professional etiquette
Workplace behavior that leaves a positive impression
How to communicate with respect and professionalism
Tips for dining, dress code, and office culture

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

Christmas Card Making
2025-12-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Rossi Student Center
💌 Christmas Card Making – Hosted by The ExchangeGet creative and spread holiday cheer by making your own Christmas cards! All supplies provided and open to everyone.
📅 Date: December 5th⏰ Time: 3:30 PM📍 Location: Student Center🎓 Hosted by: The Exchange🙌 Open to: All Students
