SMC News Room Archives

09/02/10 ( 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm) Started in fall 2009, Overflow is a student-led worship experience open to all. Featuring guest speakers and a contemporary praise band, Overflow is designed specifically to help all who attend answer questions about and strengthen their connection to their faith.

09/10/10 ( 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) The deadline for resident students to request a room change is Sept. 10

09/10/10 ( 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) SMC will celebrate its annual Convocation Ceremonies on Sept. 10, kicking off the beginning of its 2010-2011 academic year. Also being celebrated at that time will be the inauguration of Dr. Colleen P. Keith as SMC's 7th president.

09/10/10 ( 8:00 am) SMC's Sept. 10 guest on the Awake With Drake Show on WOLT 103.3 FM will be our President, Dr. Colleen Keith. Tune in to the show to learn more about SMC and hear the latest news about the college and its programs as it begins its Centennial celebration!

09/14/10 ( 11:00 am - 12:00 pm) SMC holds a chapel service each Wednesday during the regular academic year. The service is open to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the general public. SMC chaplain Candice Sloan conducts the regular chapel services at 11 am.

09/14/10 ( 11:30 am) All SMC students are invited to a Lunch & Learn study skills session, which will provide tips and advice on how to stay organized in your personal and college life. The session is sponsored by the Office of Student Development Services and will be held Sept. 14 at 11:30 am in the Gosa Room.

09/15/10 ( 4:00 pm) A study skills session called "What to Expect in College" will offer tips and advice on getting used to the pace and style of college life, both in and out of the classroom. The session, open to all SMC students, is sponsored by the Office of Student Support Services and wil be held Sept. 15 at 4 pm.

09/17/10 ( 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm) SMC students are invited to CollegeFest 2010 --- a free event to kick off the academic year which is open only to students from all six colleges in Spartanburg. It will be held Sept. 17 at the Denny's Plaza in downtown Spartanburg.

09/20/10 ( 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm) Barry Drake, one of Rock and Roll's foremost historians, will present an entertaining and insightful look how that genre of music helped 1960s America.

09/22/10 ( 4:00 pm) All SMC students are invited to attend a seminar entitled "When Dating Turns Violent" on Sept. 22 at 4 pm in the lounge of the Student Center. The seminar is sponsored by the Office of Student Support Services.

09/28/10 ( 8:00 am - 5:00 am) Tuesday, Sept. 28 is the last day that students can withdraw from a class for the fall semester without receiving a final grade for the class.

10/02/10 ( 8:30 am) An SMC Guest Fest is your chance to learn more about SMC by visiting campus and having the opportunity to talk first hand with students, faculty, and staff. You will hear from financial aid and admissions representatives about the requirements, process and details of each; you can talk with advisors and faculty members about the academics at SMC; and you can take a tour of the campus, guided by our SMC Ambassadors.

10/05/10 ( 5:00 am) All SMC students are invited to attend a seminar entitled "Test Taking Strategies" on Oct. 5 at pm in Montgomery 105. The seminar is sponsored by the Office of Student Support Services.

10/11/10 ( 8:00 am) SMC will hold its 2010 Fall Golf Classic on Monday, Oct. 11 at River Falls Plantation in Duncan, SC. The Golf Classic is a bi-annual event which raises money to support the SMC athletic programs and related scholarships. Please put this event on your calendar and plan to participate! We will have some great prizes and a silent auction.

10/15/10 - 10/19/10 ( 5:00 pm - 3:00 pm) SMC will close its residence halls on Friday, Oct. 15 at 5 pm for its 2010 Fall Break; they will reopen at 3 pm on Tuesday Oct. 19.

10/25/10 ( 8:00 pm) SMC will hold its first annual Founders Day Celebration on Oct. 25, featuring international pianist Teresa Walters. More details about this event will be posted as they are determined.

11/01/10 - 11/05/10 ( 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Current sophomores will be given the opportunity to pre-register for their Spring 2011 classes Nov. 1 - 5. Students will need to consult with their advisors to help set their schedules.

11/08/10 - 11/12/10 ( 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Current freshmen will be given the opportunity to pre-register for their Spring 2011 classes Nov. 1 - 5. Students will need to consult with their advisors to help set their schedules.

11/13/10 ( 8:00 am) The 2010 Homecoming at SMC will be a special one as it will be one of the first signature events tied in with the celebration of the College's Centennial Celebration.

11/16/10 ( 8:00 pm) SMC's Nov. 16 guest on the Awake With Drake Show on WOLT 103.3 FM will be our newest men's basketball coach, who will be announced this summer, along with athletic director Mark Perdue. Tune in to the show to learn more about the new coach and what SMC basketball, and the Pioneer athletic program as a whole, has in store for the upcoming season.

11/18/10 ( 7:30 pm) The SMC Players will open their Fall Production for an SMC students only showing on Thursday, November 18 at 7:30 in Camak Auditorium.

11/19/10 ( 7:30 pm) The SMC Players will open their Fall Production to the general public on Friday, November 19 at 7:30 in Camak Auditorium.

11/20/10 ( 7:30 pm) The SMC Players will perform the final showing of their fall production on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 pm in Camak Auditorium.

11/23/10 - 11/29/10 ( 5:00 pm - 8:00 am) SMC will close its residence halls for the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday at 5 m on Tuesday, Nov. 23. No classes will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 24.

11/27/10 ( ) The SMC Alumni Relations office will host a tailgating event for SMC alumni, parents, faculty and staff at the 2010 Clemson vs. USC football game, prior to the game, on Nov. 27 in Clemson.

11/29/10 ( 7:30 pm) The Hanging of the Greens is an annual event at SMC, when the campus comes together to celebrate the Christmas season.

12/02/10 ( 7:30 pm) The SMC Singers will perform their Fall Concert on Dec. 2 at 7:30 pm in Camak Auditorium.

12/06/10 ( 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Monday, Dec. 6 is the last day for SMC students to withdraw from, FA or reinstate a class for the fall 2010 semester. For more information, please contact our Registrar's Office

12/09/10 - 12/14/10 ( 10:00 am - 5:00 pm) All SMC residence halls will impose a 24-hour quiet hour period starting Dec. 9 and lasting through the end of exams of Dec. 14. Please be respectful of your roommates and neighbors as they study for exams - and refrain from any loud or disturbing noises during this time. Thank you!

12/09/10 ( 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Thursday, Dec. 9 is the final day of classes for SMC's Fall 2010 semester. Exams begin the next morning, Friday, Dec. 10 at 8 am.

12/10/10 - 12/14/10 ( 8:00 am - 4:00 pm) The fall 2010 exams begin on Friday, December 10 and end on Tuesday, December 14

12/14/10 ( 5:00 pm) The SMC residence halls will all close at 5 pm on Dec.14 for the Christmas and New Years holiday.

12/14/10 - 01/10/11 ( 5:00 pm - 3:00 pm) SMC closes its residence halls at 5 pm on December 14, after which students are not allowed to stay in their residence halls until they reopen on January 10 at 3 pm.

02/08/11 ( 7:30 pm) Hollywood actor Darryl Van Leer will serve as a guest speaker at SMC for Black History Month on February 8 at 7:30 pm in Camak Auditorium.

02/12/11 ( ) The 2011 Miss SMC Pageant will be held Feb. 12 in Camak Auditorium, at 7 pm

04/07/11 ( 7:30 pm) The SMC Players will open their Spring Production for an SMC students only showing on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 in Camak Auditorium.

04/08/11 ( 7:30 pm) The SMC Players will open their Spring Production to the general public on Friday, April 8 at 7:30 in Camak Auditorium.

04/09/11 ( 7:30 pm) The SMC Players will perform the final showing of their Spring production on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 pm in Camak Auditorium.

04/19/11 ( 7:30 pm) The SMC Singers will perform their Spring Concert on April 19 at 7:30 pm in Camak Auditorium.

04/26/11 ( 7:30 pm) Please come out and support your fellow students as they showcase their many artistic talents, during the annual SMC Fine Arts Night on April 26 at 7:30 in Davis Mission Chapel.

10/14/11 ( 6:00 pm - 9:00 am) SMC alumni, supporters, parents, faculty and staff are invited to attend an alumni event at the Rocky River Vineyards on Oct. 14.