Columbia International University

Chapel: Pastor Tirrell Howell
2026-04-14 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Shortess Chapel
Speaker is CIU Vice President for Information Technology, Tirrell Howell.
🙏 Chapel is at the heart of our community and shared discipleship experience while studying at CIU. It is an integral part of our learning and equipping to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Chapel is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday chapels are designed for the entire university to gather in evangelical unity as a diverse and multicultural community. Wednesday chapels are typically designed for segments of the community to meet in separate venues, Community Groups, with advisors, or other assigned options.
2025-2026 theme is RENEWAL – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Questions about chapel can be emailed to studentlife@ciu.edu.

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? 🐏🏆

Everyone Deserves A Birthday
2026-04-11 15:30 - 17:30 | 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

Entrepreneurship 101 Student Business Showcase
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | William H. Jones Center
Join the CIU community to hear Entrepreneurship 101 students present innovative business ideas and projects developed throughout the semester.
Location: William H. Jones Center, Room 140
Questions? Contact BCDC@ciu.edu

Junior Senior Formal
2026-04-10 19:00 - 22:00
💃 Junior Senior FormalCelebrate a night of elegance, music, and memories at CIU’s annual Junior Senior Formal! Students enjoy a formal evening with dinner, dancing, and fellowship.
📅 Date: April 10th⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
Location TBA

Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU
2026-04-09 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-03-26 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

Chapel: Professor James McCall
2026-04-09 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Speaker is CIU Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and Director of Christian Service Learning, Professor James McCall.
🙏 Chapel is at the heart of our community and shared discipleship experience while studying at CIU. It is an integral part of our learning and equipping to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Chapel is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday chapels are designed for the entire university to gather in evangelical unity as a diverse and multicultural community. Wednesday chapels are typically designed for segments of the community to meet in separate venues, Community Groups, with advisors, or other assigned options.
2025-2026 theme is RENEWAL – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Questions about chapel can be emailed to studentlife@ciu.edu.

Game Night Hosted by Jeffrey Allers
2026-04-08 18:30 - 20:30 | C23 Game Room
Join us for a unique game night featuring designs by renowned game creator Jeffrey Allers! Enjoy an evening of fun and strategy as you play a variety of games created by the designer himself.
📅 Date: April 8⏰ Time: 6:30 PM📍 Location: C23 Game Room🎮 Featuring: Games by Jeffrey Allers🙌 Open to: All Students

Worship Chapel - Evangelical Unity Week
2026-04-08 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Join us for a time of worship and reflection, led by CIU’s own students.
🙏 Chapel is at the heart of our community and shared discipleship experience while studying at CIU. It is an integral part of our learning and equipping to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Chapel is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday chapels are designed for the entire university to gather in evangelical unity as a diverse and multicultural community. Wednesday chapels are typically designed for segments of the community to meet in separate venues, Community Groups, with advisors, or other assigned options.
2025-2026 theme is RENEWAL – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Questions about chapel can be emailed to studentlife@ciu.edu.

Room Rush
2026-04-07 16:00 - 19:00 | The Quad
🏠 Room RushResidential students can sign up for next year’s housing during Room Rush! Stop by while enjoying the RAMServe After Party and secure your spot for the upcoming year.
📅 Date: April 7th⏰ Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM📍 Location: The Quad (during RAMServe After Party)

RAMServe After Party
2026-04-07 16:00 - 19:00 | The Quad
🎉 RAMServe After PartyCelebrate a day of service with a fun-filled evening on the Quad! Enjoy a grilled dinner, sweet treats, and inflatables as we come together to celebrate RAMServe and the impact made in the Columbia community.
📅 Date: April 7th⏰ Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM📍 Location: The Quad

Professional Headshots for Students
2026-04-07 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

Prayer Day: RAMServe
2026-04-07 08:00 - 18:00 | All Campus
🤝 RAMServe – Renewal Around the Midlands
Serve Together. Celebrate Together.Each year, we pause classes and unite for RAMServe — a powerful tradition of giving back. Students, faculty, staff, and volunteers from Columbia College and local organizations head out to 20+ service sites across the city to serve through cleaning, organizing, yard work, painting, and trash pickup.
After the work is done, the celebration begins! Everyone returns to campus for an evening of grilled dinner, inflatable water slides, live music, and lawn games — a well-earned reward for a day of meaningful impact.
This is also considered a Prayer Day: we require that all undergraduate students participate, though all students are welcome. Student workers may not work until 3 pm on Prayer Days.

Prayer Day
2026-04-07 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.

ELIC - MuKappa
2026-04-06 20:00 - 21:30 | TV Studio, Ridderhof, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
A time for missionary kids to learn from the missions organization ELIC as well as fellowship and share experiences.

CIU Closed for Good Friday
2026-04-03
CIU observes Good Friday. All campus offices and classes are closed in recognition of the holiday.

MuKappa Retreat
2026-04-02 17:00 - 2026-04-04 10:00
Step away from the busyness of the semester and enjoy a weekend of rest, connection, and community at the MuKappa Retreat. This off-campus retreat is designed for missionary kids and third-culture kids to build relationships, recharge, and create meaningful memories together.
🏕️ Event: MuKappa Retreat📅 Dates: April 2–4📍 Location: Off Campus
🤍 For: Missionary Kids & Third-Culture Kids

Chapel: Easter Chapel
2026-04-02 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
A special chapel where we remember the death of our Savior on the cross and His resurrection three days later.
🙏 Chapel is at the heart of our community and shared discipleship experience while studying at CIU. It is an integral part of our learning and equipping to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Chapel is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday chapels are designed for the entire university to gather in evangelical unity as a diverse and multicultural community. Wednesday chapels are typically designed for segments of the community to meet in separate venues, Community Groups, with advisors, or other assigned options.
2025-2026 theme is RENEWAL – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Questions about chapel can be emailed to studentlife@ciu.edu.

Chapel: Advisor/Advisee
2026-04-01 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Students will be meeting with their program’s faculty advisor to learn more about their program and classmates.
🙏 Chapel is at the heart of our community and shared discipleship experience while studying at CIU. It is an integral part of our learning and equipping to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Chapel is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday chapels are designed for the entire university to gather in evangelical unity as a diverse and multicultural community. Wednesday chapels are typically designed for segments of the community to meet in separate venues, Community Groups, with advisors, or other assigned options.
2025-2026 theme is RENEWAL – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Questions about chapel can be emailed to studentlife@ciu.edu.

Book Eyed Peas - "The Great Divorce"
2026-03-31 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

SNA Meeting
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 | William H. Jones Center
Our Student Nurses Association will be having their regularly scheduled meeting on March 31st in the Jones Center. This is a time for our nursing students to connect and fellowship.

Chapel: Dr. David Croteau
2026-03-31 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Speaker is CIU Professor of New Testament and Dean of the Seminary & School of Counseling, Dr. David Croteau.
🙏 Chapel is at the heart of our community and shared discipleship experience while studying at CIU. It is an integral part of our learning and equipping to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Chapel is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday chapels are designed for the entire university to gather in evangelical unity as a diverse and multicultural community. Wednesday chapels are typically designed for segments of the community to meet in separate venues, Community Groups, with advisors, or other assigned options.
2025-2026 theme is RENEWAL – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Questions about chapel can be emailed to studentlife@ciu.edu.

Career Readiness Session: Resume & Cover Letter
2026-03-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Dining Hall
Strengthen your job applications by learning how to craft a compelling resume and cover letter that clearly communicate your skills and experience.
Speaker: Amy DuBois
Location: CIU Dining Hall (Meeting Room)
Questions? Contact BCDC@ciu.edu

The One Day Play
2026-03-28 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: March 28⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM📍 Location: Hoke Auditorium🎭 Hosted by: CIU Thespians🙌 Open to: All Students

Day at Camp Bethel
2026-03-28 09:00 - 18:00
Spend a full day outdoors with Adventure Club at Day at Camp Bethel! Travel together for a fun-filled day of games, activities, and community in a camp setting.
📅 Date: March 28⏰ Time: Starting at 9:00 AM📍 Location: Camp Bethel🙌 Open to: All Students

SGA Gala
2026-03-27 17:00 - 18:30 | William H. Jones Center
The annual SGA Gala is a formal celebration of all the accomplishments of our Student Government Association and the many ways in which the Lord has blessed it. It is hosted by the Exec Team and welcome to all SGA officers.

Tolkien Talk: “Perilous and Fair—Masculinity and Femininity in Tolkien’s Works”
2026-03-27 11:00 - 11:50 | Fisher Building
Step into the world of Middle-earth and explore timeless themes of masculinity and femininity through the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. Join Sean Christensen for this year’s Tolkien Talk, where literature, theology, and culture intersect in a thoughtful and engaging discussion.
Whether you’re a longtime Tolkien fan or simply curious about the deeper themes within his stories, this session offers fresh insight into the characters and narratives that continue to shape readers across generations.
Date: Friday, March 27Time: 11:00–11:50 a.m.Location: Fisher 102
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend.

Messianic Passover Seder
2026-03-26 16:30 - 18:00 | William H. Jones Center
Experience the meaning of Passover through a Messianic Passover Seder, a special evening that explores the biblical traditions of Passover and their connection to Jesus as the Messiah.
Join the CIU community for this interactive meal as we walk through the symbolism, Scripture, and history of the Passover celebration together. The evening includes a full Seder meal and meaningful teaching that brings the story of redemption to life.
Date: Thursday, March 26Time: 4:30–6:00 p.m.Location: Lyn Cook Seminar Room, William H. Jones Center
Cost: $10 per person (includes the full Seder meal)
Meal options include:• Salmon• Brisket• Vegetarian entrée
RSVP by Saturday, March 21: https://ciu.formstack.com/forms/Passover_Seder
After registering, you will receive an automated email with additional details about the event.
If you have questions, contact Dr. Ben Noonan at ben.noonan@ciu.edu.
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

Grad Chapel
2026-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | William H. Jones Center
Grad Chapel is a time for graduate students to pause, reflect, and gather in community. Hosted by the Grad Life Council, this chapel offers a meaningful space for worship and connection, with lunch provided afterward.
📅 Date: March 26⏰ Time: 11:00 AM📍 Location: Lyn Cook Seminar Room, Jones Center
