Embers of Night

This event provides students with the opportunity to
experience and engage with Polynesian culture through traditional fire dancing, music, storytelling, and performance practices.
Embers of the Night is more than just entertainment, it is an educational and immersive cultural experience that introduces
students to traditions and art forms that are deeply rooted in Polynesian history and identity. The event also creates opportunities for cultural appreciation, awareness, and dialogue by bringing a tradition from outside many students everyday experiences directly onto campus.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: frasera4@winthrop.edu 

Dedicated to You: The Music of Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane

A concert featuring Dr. Jeffery McEvoy on vocals, Dr. Tracy Patterson on saxophone, and Dr. Mark Lewis on piano, with Tom Hildreth on bass and Matthew Bratton on drums. The Winthrop Jazz Combo will open the performance.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Suicide Awareness Walk

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: nuchisigmas1987@gmail.com 

WU ALUMNI LAWYERS PANEL

The first in a series of WU ALUMNI LAWYERS PANELS: CAREER READINESS, this panel willexamine what so many of our amazing WU PLSC Alumni have done with their law degrees. Moderator Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney will ask each of our panelists to share their experiences and professional
advice from their Winthrop University undergraduate degree through their success in law school and their career trajectories to help our current Winthrop students be Flight Ready to achieve their dreams!

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: disneyj@winthrop.edu 

Celebration of Sound & Soul 

The event theme is African culture blended with African
American cultural expression through several themed stations. Students can make bracelets inspired by African bead traditions, explore a thrifting section that reflects fashion storytelling within African American communities, and participate in vinyl trading and an art sale featuring work connected to African diasporic creativity. Each station offers hands on engagement and opportunities to learn about cultural meaning through everyday practices. To close the event, attendees will gather for a cultural African dance
presentation.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: frasera4@mailbox.winthrop.edu   

A Home Movie: The Brattons and the Simril(l)s

This event is an opportunity to explore the complexities of the Bratton and Simil(l) journey from slavery through reconciliation. The film chronicles their parallel journeys through historical research, family genealogy, reunion, and reconciliation. The moderated panel discuss will allow for more in-depth discussion of that journey and its important contribution to the local history. This event is an opportunity for the campus and the surrounding community to explore the Bratton and Simril(l) experience through the lens of those who lived it.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: gillikinm@winthrop.edu 

By the Sweat of Our Brows: A Revolutionary Legacy

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this living history event centers on the experience of enslaved people of African descent during the war. The story of liberty in the Brattonsville community took root in many ways during this period, and its legacy is still evident in current generations of descendants. 

*This event is worth 3 culturl event credits*

 Admission: $15

Event Contact: jbenton@chmuseums.org

The Importance of Archives

Brittany Champion(the Instruction and Outreach Librarian at  the South Caroliniana Library) will discuss her ventures in the archives. She will share the wonders of archival research as she explores the history of librarianship across South Carolina using collections across the state. Gina White(director of the Louise Pettus Archives) will relate Champion's discussion to Winthrop's own archives with examples from Winthrop's history and the importance of preserving that history. They will each talk for around 20 minutes, then give the audience at least 15 minutes to ask questions about what they have discussed.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: caldwella@winthrop.edu 

Phishing Has New Hooks

^{We feel our program, Phishing Has New Hooks, relates to society and culture because it examines how advancements in technology are changing the ways people communicate, build trust, and interact with information. With the broad adoption of generative AI, scammers now have access to powerful tools that can make phishing and scam messages more convincing, personalized, and difficult to recognize.Participants will explore real examples of phishing and scam emails that have affected members of the Winthrop University community while learning how to identify warning signs and make safer decisions when navigating their inboxes. The program also challenges common myths about online safety, such as the belief that phishing emails are always easy to spot, that scams only target careless or uninformed individuals, or that someone would never fall for a fraudulent message.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: evanst@winthrop.edu 

Artist's Talk: Sara Simpson

As both an artist and entrepreneur, Sara Simpson will provide invaluable insight into the intersection ofbusiness and art. Sara has experience with marketing, selling, and exhibiting her art as well as the ins and outs of running a small business. Her talk will allow students to learn more about the life of a working
artist, and ask questions that can help guide their future careers.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: fridayartsproject@winthrop.edu 

Guest Artist Recital: Dr. Cory Mixdorf, trombone & Dr. Miroslava Panayotova, piano

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Hidden Gems Artist Panel Discussion 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Entre Hilos y Tradiciones

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, students will learn about how different Latin American countries won their independence. Dr. Adam Glover will be providing a historical and cultural presentation along with Latines Unidos members. Significant historical figures who contributed to gaining independence will be highlighted along with important events that led up to independence. Students will also learn about how each Latin American country celebrates their Independence Day. Materials will be available for students to make patches with traditional Hispanic fabrics as well.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: hunterr6@mailbox.winthrop.edu

Pizza and Politics 

Pizza and Politics meets the guidelines in this category because it will feature a debate with all the political organizations at Winthrop University, which gives students the opportunity to hear and discuss political opinions in a relaxed and respectful environment. On top of that, the debate will be moderated by Dr. John Holder, who is a Winthrop University Political Science professor who has done intensive research on Politics in the US. He will be there to ensure that the conversation remains substantive and respectful. The goal of this event isn't to promote one particular political viewpoint, but to encourage students to engage with perspectives that they agree or disagree with, so they can have a better understanding of different political beliefs. 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: polaskyj2@winthrop.edu 

International Peace Day Presentation entitled "Voices from the Border: The Migrant
Experience Today"

In this cultural event, Dr. Ginger Williams and Dr. Julie Orme will discuss their research on the  US-Mexico border where they interviewed migrants who were trying to make their way into the United  States. Their stories highlight the realities of those migrants who make their way to the most dangerous  area to cross the border: the Sonoran desert.  We will share individual stories and we will share our analysis of this very important issue in the United  States today.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: williamsv@winthrop.edu ; ormej@winthrop.edu 

WU ALUMNI LAWYERS PANEL

The first in a series of WU ALUMNI LAWYERS PANELS: CAREER READINESS, this panel willexamine what so many of our amazing WU PLSC Alumni have done with their law degrees. Moderator Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney will ask each of our panelists to share their experiences and professional
advice from their Winthrop University undergraduate degree through their success in law school and their career trajectories to help our current Winthrop students be Flight Ready to achieve their dreams!

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: disneyj@winthrop.edu 

"What WU Calls Belonging"
A Winthrop University Fraternity & Sorority Life Documentary Screening

^{The event will bring together students, alumni, chapter leaders, advisors, and members of the Winthrop community to reflect on the experiences, relationships, traditions, and values that shape fraternity and sorority membership. Following the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in reflection and conversation about what healthy belonging looks like, how traditions shape organizational culture, and how the Winthrop FSL community can continue creating spaces where students feel connected and valued without the pressure to participate in hazing. This event is an opportunity to listen, reflect, celebrate what makes our community meaningful, and envision the future of belonging at Winthrop.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: Ellickl@winthrop.edu 

NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS)

NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS) for Students is a 50-minute presentation for college students that raises awareness and changes viewpoints around mental health conditions. Given our current "culture of anxiety" and the number of students who are seemingly unable to distinguish the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety that needs intervention, this program introduces the students to new perspectives about mental health.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: clarkt@winthrop.edu 

J.S. Mill: Thought, Discussion, and Democracy 

Dr. Eddy Souffrant will discuss chapter two of the seminal text On Liberty, by John Stuart Mill, where Mill discusses the importance of public discourse and of hearing of every opinion in a community. Dr. Souffrant will connect Mill's text to the importance of being an engaged member of the community and the importance of its role in a democracy.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: moyonk@winthrop.edu 

Looking Within Your Body

This event explores health and wellness through abroader social, cultural, and community-based  perspective, rather than focusing only on the medical or scientific aspects of stress. The event will feature a panel of healthcare professionals who will discuss therelationship between mental health, stress, and physical health, while also  addressing how culture, society, environment, and lived experiences can influence the way people experience and respond to stress

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: harrisonm8@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

Dave Alsobrooks

^{Dave Alsobrooks, Winthrop Alum, is an artist from the South who will talk about his branding work, consulting and design solutions, as well as cultural peculiarities and how they sync with our hyper-connected world, as well as specific regions like the South. (NOTE: seating will be limited due to the interest in this guest speaker, and attendees from his college (CVPA) already being in attendance. Once seating is full, we will have to turn guests away.)}

*NOT open to public

*NOT family friendly event

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: tselentisj@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra Performance

Admission: $5 with student ID

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

So You Think You Can Function?

We feel this partnership program between Residence Life and Winthrop Police relates to society and culture. This is an active program between participants and facilitators about risk-taking culture. Participants will experience simulated impairment and learn about effects and consequences through activities and expert-led discussion. This program examines human behavior and the myths we tell ourselves about impairment from alcohol and other drugs (I'm not like ?those people?!), ethical responsibility (Who do I harm besides myself?), and social norms (Everybody does it!). It asks participants to reconsider how deviance normalization shapes attitudes toward risk, responsibility, and self-perception.

Admission:Free

Event Contact: evanst@winthrop.edu 

Latin Dance Night 

Latin Dance Night aims to teach students how to dance traditional latin dances along with educating them about latino community through a panel discussion. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different Latin American countries and have their questions answered by natives of that country. The main goal of this event is to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by appreciating Hispanic culture through
celebration of traditional dance and thoughtful discussion of Hispanic culture.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: hunterr6@mailbox.winthrop.edu

Pygmalion

By George Bernard Shaw. Shaw’s classic comedy reimagined in mid-sixties America. A linguistics professor makes a daring bet: he can transform a streetwise flower seller into high society. But as she finds her voice, she turns the tables—teaching him a lesson he never expected. Witty, bold, and surprisingly heartfelt, Pygmalion is a sharp take on class, identity, and the power of transformation.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Executive Masterclass: Real-World Lessons on Strategy, Structure, Culture, Capabilities,
and Execution Driving America's Top Firms

Business organizations have complex ecosystems that often remain obscured to the rest of society. Evensmall changes can have dramatic effects on employees, products, customers, and the economy. Learning how to navigate those challenges means that Winthrop students and alumni can participate in how that
change takes place. It also is a key part of the general appeal for this event; even if one never works in a corporate climate, the lessons taken from how complex internal cultures function can be used in many different contexts. This is not so much a business presentation as it is a discussion of how culture works and how leadership makes a meaningful difference on the individual, organizational, and societal level.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: normanj@winthrop.edu 

iSalud

This event creates a lively, welcoming space where students can celebrate Hispanic culture through a mix of learning and hands on activities. iSalud begins with a fun, upbeat presentation that introduces Hispanic Heritage Month, sharing its history, cultural significance, and the traditions students will experience throughout the event. After the presentation, students rotate through three interactive stations. At the Aguas Frescas table, they mix fresh ingredients, taste different flavors, and learn how these refreshing drinks connect to family gatherings and cultural celebrations. The Papel Picado station gives students a chance to design and cut colorful banners, letting them experience a traditional Hispanic art form used in festivals and holidays

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: frasera4@mailbox.winthrop.edu

Pygmalion

By George Bernard Shaw. Shaw’s classic comedy reimagined in mid-sixties America. A linguistics professor makes a daring bet: he can transform a streetwise flower seller into high society. But as she finds her voice, she turns the tables—teaching him a lesson he never expected. Witty, bold, and surprisingly heartfelt, Pygmalion is a sharp take on class, identity, and the power of transformation.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Pygmalion

By George Bernard Shaw. Shaw’s classic comedy reimagined in mid-sixties America. A linguistics professor makes a daring bet: he can transform a streetwise flower seller into high society. But as she finds her voice, she turns the tables—teaching him a lesson he never expected. Witty, bold, and surprisingly heartfelt, Pygmalion is a sharp take on class, identity, and the power of transformation.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Pygmalion

By George Bernard Shaw. Shaw’s classic comedy reimagined in mid-sixties America. A linguistics professor makes a daring bet: he can transform a streetwise flower seller into high society. But as she finds her voice, she turns the tables—teaching him a lesson he never expected. Witty, bold, and surprisingly heartfelt, Pygmalion is a sharp take on class, identity, and the power of transformation.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Pygmalion

By George Bernard Shaw. Shaw’s classic comedy reimagined in mid-sixties America. A linguistics professor makes a daring bet: he can transform a streetwise flower seller into high society. But as she finds her voice, she turns the tables—teaching him a lesson he never expected. Witty, bold, and surprisingly heartfelt, Pygmalion is a sharp take on class, identity, and the power of transformation.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

BSW Program: Hispanic Cultural Showcase  

The event will begin with a 10 minute interactive activity to help attendees learn more about Hispanic  culture. It will then be followed by a 20-25 minute presentation and open conversation moderated by Dr. Huggins. Five undergraduate students of Hispanic heritage will share about their respective countries  and cultures. This conversation will provide an opportunity for participants to engage with the topic, ask questions, and reflect on the importance of culture and identity. Following the conversation, the student  presenters will showcase a table of cultural artifacts. This will enable the attendees to walk around and  learn more about aspects the Hispanic culture.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: hugginsm@winthrop.edu 

15th Annual English Department Banned Books Event 

The event will be a series of speakers from the English Department as well as a presentation from Dr.  Tony Hobort of the political science department. We will start with information about banned book  statistics from 2025, then we will talk about Dolly Parton's Imagination library program and recent  challenges to both national and local legislation impacting schools and libraries. Finally, Dr. Hobert will speak on legal conceptions of who has power control to the right to access knowledge. 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: covingtonab@winthrop.edu 

Pretty & Protected 

^{This event examines personal safety and self-defense within a broader social and cultural context. While the event includes an interactive demonstration of practical self-defense techniques, its purpose extends beyond teaching physical skills. The program will explore how safety, personal boundaries, autonomy, and situational awareness shape the ways individuals navigate public spaces and interact with others in society. The event will encourage attendees to consider broader questions surrounding personal agency, respect for boundaries, bystander awareness, and the social expectations that influence how people respond to potentially unsafe situations. These topics connect personal safety to larger societal concerns about how individuals, particlarly women and other individuals who may experience heightened vulnerability in public spaces, understand, communicate, and protect their personal boundaries. Rather than functioning solely as a safety seminar, the event creates an opportunity for students to engage in discussion about the cultural attitudes and social behaviors surrounding safety, consent, respect, and individual autonomy.} 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: jacksonz5@mailbox.winthrop.edu  

ACCUMULATION Discussion Panel

Artist Brittany M. Watkins will discuss her exhibition, ACCUMULATION, with curator, Megan Bickel.

Admission: 

Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Cabaret

^{Book by Joe Masteroff; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Step inside the Kit Kat Club in 1929 Berlin, where the drinks flow, the music pulses, and the world outside is beginning to change. Guided by the mischievous Emcee, this iconic musical follows an American writer drawn into the seductive, chaotic world of nightclub performer Sally Bowles. Featuring unforgettable songs like "Willkommen," "Don't Tell Mama," "Maybe This Time," and "Cabaret," the show dazzles with bold performances and electrifying energy. But beneath the glamour lies a powerful story of a society on the brink. Emerging during a time of political upheaval in America, Cabaret remains as urgent as ever—both a celebration of artistic freedom and a stark warning against complacency in the face of rising extremism. Provocative, daring, and hauntingly relevant, it captures a world dancing at the edge of change.}

Admission: $10 with Winthrop ID / $15 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

A Taste of Heritage: Food, Culture, and Storytelling with Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

^{This Hispanic Heritage Month program features Chef, Author, and Cultural Ambassador Amalia Moreno-Damgaard and explores the intersection of food, culture, family traditions, and identity within Hispanic communities. Through storytelling, culinary demonstrations, and audience engagement, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how Hispanic cuisine preserves cultural heritage, strengthens community connections, and bridges generations. The educational and interactive nature of the program provides attendees with meaningful cultural learning and appreciation of diverse perspectives and traditions.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: brice.royster@compass-usa.com  

NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS)

NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS) for Students is a 50-minute presentation for college students that raises awareness and changes viewpoints around mental health conditions. Given our current "culture of anxiety" and the number of students who are seemingly unable to distinguish the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety that needs intervention, this program introduces the students to new perspectives about mental health.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: clarkt@winthrop.edu 

Cabaret

^{Book by Joe Masteroff; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Step inside the Kit Kat Club in 1929 Berlin, where the drinks flow, the music pulses, and the world outside is beginning to change. Guided by the mischievous Emcee, this iconic musical follows an American writer drawn into the seductive, chaotic world of nightclub performer Sally Bowles. Featuring unforgettable songs like "Willkommen," "Don't Tell Mama," "Maybe This Time," and "Cabaret," the show dazzles with bold performances and electrifying energy. But beneath the glamour lies a powerful story of a society on the brink. Emerging during a time of political upheaval in America, Cabaret remains as urgent as ever—both a celebration of artistic freedom and a stark warning against complacency in the face of rising extremism. Provocative, daring, and hauntingly relevant, it captures a world dancing at the edge of change.}

Admission: $10 with Winthrop ID / $15 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Cabaret

^{Book by Joe Masteroff; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Step inside the Kit Kat Club in 1929 Berlin, where the drinks flow, the music pulses, and the world outside is beginning to change. Guided by the mischievous Emcee, this iconic musical follows an American writer drawn into the seductive, chaotic world of nightclub performer Sally Bowles. Featuring unforgettable songs like "Willkommen," "Don't Tell Mama," "Maybe This Time," and "Cabaret," the show dazzles with bold performances and electrifying energy. But beneath the glamour lies a powerful story of a society on the brink. Emerging during a time of political upheaval in America, Cabaret remains as urgent as ever—both a celebration of artistic freedom and a stark warning against complacency in the face of rising extremism. Provocative, daring, and hauntingly relevant, it captures a world dancing at the edge of change.}

Admission: $10 with Winthrop ID / $15 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Cabaret

^{Book by Joe Masteroff; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Step inside the Kit Kat Club in 1929 Berlin, where the drinks flow, the music pulses, and the world outside is beginning to change. Guided by the mischievous Emcee, this iconic musical follows an American writer drawn into the seductive, chaotic world of nightclub performer Sally Bowles. Featuring unforgettable songs like "Willkommen," "Don't Tell Mama," "Maybe This Time," and "Cabaret," the show dazzles with bold performances and electrifying energy. But beneath the glamour lies a powerful story of a society on the brink. Emerging during a time of political upheaval in America, Cabaret remains as urgent as ever—both a celebration of artistic freedom and a stark warning against complacency in the face of rising extremism. Provocative, daring, and hauntingly relevant, it captures a world dancing at the edge of change.}

Admission: $10 with Winthrop ID / $15 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Cabaret

^{Book by Joe Masteroff; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Step inside the Kit Kat Club in 1929 Berlin, where the drinks flow, the music pulses, and the world outside is beginning to change. Guided by the mischievous Emcee, this iconic musical follows an American writer drawn into the seductive, chaotic world of nightclub performer Sally Bowles. Featuring unforgettable songs like "Willkommen," "Don't Tell Mama," "Maybe This Time," and "Cabaret," the show dazzles with bold performances and electrifying energy. But beneath the glamour lies a powerful story of a society on the brink. Emerging during a time of political upheaval in America, Cabaret remains as urgent as ever—both a celebration of artistic freedom and a stark warning against complacency in the face of rising extremism. Provocative, daring, and hauntingly relevant, it captures a world dancing at the edge of change.}

Admission: $10 with Winthrop ID / $15 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

SC Senate Debate Watch Part

Cultural events of the lecture variety are designed to be events led by experts in their fields who can expose students to multiple perspectives on topics and issues of societal importance. This event satisfies the requirements for cultural events by offering students an opportunity to watch the SCETV debate between the two women candidates for the US Senate from South Carolina: Senator Darline Graham, the first woman Senator representing South Carolina appointed after the death of her brother Senator Lindsey Graham, elected in the Republican Primary to serve as the Republican Party candidate for the position for
the next 6-year term, and Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democractic Party candidate. Faculty framing before the event and Q&A after the event will be handled by PLSC and WMST faculty expert Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: disneyj@winthrop.edu 

Your Voice, Your Vote: Make Your Voice Count 

This event is designed as a lecture and forum that advocates for political engagement within the student body. It meets Winthrop University's Cultural Event guidelines for Lectures, Panel Discussions, and Forums because it encourages students to engage with an important aspect of American civic and political culture. The event is structured as an educational discussion with the primary purpose of providing students with an opportunity to learn about voter registration and the role that citizens play in the democratic process. Dr. Annie Andrews will participate as a guest speaker and will discuss her experiences as a physician, community member, and candidate for public office. 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: collegedemocrats@winthrop.edu 

Animation: Imitation to Innovation 

Professor John Hairston Jr. will be hosted by the Friday Arts Project to give a talk on animation, and how he grew from drawing inspiration from popular media to innovating his own work. Hairston Jr. is a Winthrop professor with his M.F.A in illustration and is currently teaching a course on animation. This event will be centered on the arts, specifically the art of animation. Through an analysis of several industry-standard precedents, attendees will learn how to hone their own visual style, discover their
creative voice, and upcycle inspiration into something new and different.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: simrilc2@winthrop.edu 

NAMIWalks 2026 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: windc@winthrop.edu 

So Just What IS Bigfoot?

^{This is lecture event about Bigfoot given by Terry Windell, whohas been actively investigating Bigfoot for over 10 years. He has travelled all over the Southeast for his Bigfoot research and has given numerous talks about the cryptid. The subject of the lecture is a unique one, as Terry will be discussing his own personal experiences with Bigfoot as well educating students on the cryptid itself. This lecture will take place on National Cryptid Day, so it will be aptly timed. This topic of Bigfoot relates to society and culture, as the idea of Bigfoot is well known in our country with there even being a TV show about trying to catch it. The lecture will last at least an hour, with 15 minutes for audience questions at the end. Terry understands that there is a lot of debate on if Bigfoot exists and is open to any discussion about his experiences.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: caldwella@winthrop.edu 

International Squid Games

Muslim Student Association, International Center, Asian American Pacific Islanders Club, and Latines Unidos will be collaborating to host an International Squid Games event. Students will have the opportunity to play a series of games from different cultural backgrounds and learn about their origins and cultural significances. 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: phams3@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

Break The Slience

Break the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness is an interactive educational event designed to bring awareness to domestic violence, encourage open conversations, and connect students with resources and support. The event will include a panel discussion with representatives from Counseling Services, Safe Passage, Title IV, and student panelists. Having both professional and student voices will allow attendees to learn about domestic violence from different perspectives while also creating a space for students to ask questions and participate in the conversation. The event will focus on recognizing the signs of domestic violence, understanding different forms of abuse, discussing healthy and unhealthy relationships, addressing common misconceptions, learning how to support someone experiencing domestic violence, and informing students about available campus and community resources.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: bsu@winthrop.edu 

Plants and Nature for Wellness 

Plants and Nature for Wellness will explore the relationship between human beings and the natural world and consider how our increasing disconnection from nature affects our well-being. The presentation will combine research-based information, historical
and cultural perspectives, and practical strategies that students can use to develop a more meaningful relationship with nature in their everyday lives. The presentation will examine the ways in which human beings have historically interacted with the natural world and how changes in society over hundreds of years have contributed to the way many people live today. The development of modern society, urbanization, technology, indoor lifestyles, and cultural expectations surrounding productivity have increasingly separated many people from regular interaction with nature. Students will be encouraged to consider how these changes have influenced not only where we spend our time but also our understanding of wellness, productivity, and what constitutes a fulfilling life.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: everhartj@winthrop.edu 

Fall Etiquette Dinner

^{The dinner will consist of a  four-course catered meal and will feature an interactive presentation by Ms. Hannah Terpack on the interpersonal and professional etiquette of dining. This presentation will be ongoing throughout the dinner. Etiquette is considered a form of cultural expression informed by social norms, values, and  beliefs. As such, etiquette while dining may be seen as a distinct cultural experience. Yet, historically,  fine dining has been viewed as a largely upper-class activity. For this reason, dining etiquette is not  widely taught, understood, or practiced in daily society. This knowledge gap is especially prevalent  among younger generations, such as Gen Z. The purpose of this event is to expose Winthrop students to the art of dining etiquette and its customs and traditions, many of which are culture bound.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: rossr@winthrop.edu 

Commercial Music Performance

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

"Lanterns, Leaves, and Lore"

Come out and clebrate autumn traditions from around the world with Dr. Catherine Chang, and the International Ambassadors. 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: lowreyl@winthrop.edu 

Winthrop Educational Community Garden Harvest Festival

This event addresses sustainable food systems from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. This is a topic of importance that touches on the social, cultural, and 
environmental dimensions of sustainability and food.  This event situates sustainable food systems within broader social and cultural contexts. Dr. Kohut, for example, discusses the significance of native crops and culturally  important foods in our food system; addressing sustainability as not simply an environmental question but one that relates to cultural identity and heritage.  This event lasts long enough for deep learning to occur. Students receiving cultural event credit are expected to attend each 15-minute presentation, spending a total of at least 1 hour engaged in learning about sustainability in food systems

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: kohutl@winthrop.edu 

Many Voices, More Choices: Looking Past Party Designation and Bridging the Political
Divide 

^{This event will bring together various SC-recognized political parties, Winthrop political organizations, and their representatives to share perspectives regarding current political, social, and cultural issues. It will feature an interactive dialogue format, rather than traditional debate, where attendees can directly participate and are introduced to new perspectives and ways to be civically engaged. We will have a projected on-line survery to help us identify the issues we will focus on, and round tables for students, faculty, staff, and community members to dialogue across difference. The Alliance Party and The Green Party are two third parties that will be represented, in addition to the Winthrop University College Democrats, College Republicans, and Socialist Student Union.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: disneyj@winthrop.edu 

Carolinas Wind Orchestra Concert

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Career Conversations - AI in the Workplace 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: klimchakm@winthrop.edu  

Student Creative Writing Showcase 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: sommerse@winthrop.edu 

NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS)

NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS) for Students is a 50-minute presentation for college students that raises awareness and changes viewpoints around mental health conditions. Given our current "culture of anxiety" and the number of students who are seemingly unable to distinguish the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety that needs intervention, this program introduces the students to new perspectives about mental health.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: clarkt@winthrop.edu 

Winthrop Symphony Orchestra Concert

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Fresh Check Day: A Mental Health Check-In with College Students

"Fresh Check Day" helps participants become more in-tune with their own mental health, heightens their awareness of the experiences of someone who is living with mental illness, develop a different perspective on how mental illness impacts and
influences one's life, helps them understand the pervasiveness of mental illness, and increases their willingness to assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: hopkinscampb@winthrop.edu 

Reading the Graveyard: Gravestones, Memory, and South Carolina History

^{The 1984 Gravestone Rubbing Program recording is preserved by the Louise Pettus Archives and documents Winthrop English professor Dr. Edward William Clark teaching about gravestone rubbing, cemetery history, and historical interpretation. The film provides insight into Winthrop University history, South Carolina history, and changing approaches to preserving and interpreting the past. The event also connects the film to broader cultural topics, including cemetery traditions, historical research, and preservation. Participants will consider what gravestones can reveal about individuals and communities and how archival records can provide information that a gravestone alone cannot}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: kressere2@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

Heirloom Artist Talk with Kimberly English

Kimberly English will present on her professional career and artwork related to the Heirloom exhibition in the Rutledge Gallery

Admission: FREE

Event Contact:galleries@winthrop.edu

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Dia de Los Muertos 

In celebration of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), students will learn about the importance and traditions of the Mexican holiday through a presentation. The main idea of this holiday is to commemorate our loved ones who have passed away, this event will allow students to partake in Dia de Los Muertos and understand its cultural significance. Students will also decorate their own calavera (skull) cookies and spirit guide figures.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: latinesunidos@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

Choir Concert – Winthrop Chorale & Winthrop Chamber Singers

Admission: FREE

Event Contact:music@winthrop.edu

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Covenant

By York Walker. When blues guitarist Johnny "Honeycomb" James returns to his small Georgia town after a mysterious two-year absence, he brings with him sudden fame—and a dangerous rumor: did he trade his soul for musical genius? Inspired by the legend of Robert Johnson, York Walker's Covenant is a haunting Southern Gothic thriller about family, faith, secrets, and the stories people tell when the truth is too frightening to face. As suspicion spreads, the line between belief and reality begins to blur.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

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Building What Doesn't Exist: Lessons in Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation

This event will explore how individuals identify unmet needs, work through uncertainty, and turn ideas into
meaningful solutions.During this one-hour Whitton Speaker Series event, Zainab Ghadiyali will share lessons from her educational and professional journey. She will discuss the importance of curiosity, creativity, adaptability, resilience, collaboration, and calculated risk-taking. Her experiences range from chemistry and public health to industrial engineering, computer science, technology leadership, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: saksenapn@winthrop.edu 

Winthrop Jazz Ensemble Concert

Admission: FREE

Event Contact:music@winthrop.edu

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Covenant

By York Walker. When blues guitarist Johnny "Honeycomb" James returns to his small Georgia town after a mysterious two-year absence, he brings with him sudden fame—and a dangerous rumor: did he trade his soul for musical genius? Inspired by the legend of Robert Johnson, York Walker's Covenant is a haunting Southern Gothic thriller about family, faith, secrets, and the stories people tell when the truth is too frightening to face. As suspicion spreads, the line between belief and reality begins to blur.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Covenant

By York Walker. When blues guitarist Johnny "Honeycomb" James returns to his small Georgia town after a mysterious two-year absence, he brings with him sudden fame—and a dangerous rumor: did he trade his soul for musical genius? Inspired by the legend of Robert Johnson, York Walker's Covenant is a haunting Southern Gothic thriller about family, faith, secrets, and the stories people tell when the truth is too frightening to face. As suspicion spreads, the line between belief and reality begins to blur.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Covenant

By York Walker. When blues guitarist Johnny "Honeycomb" James returns to his small Georgia town after a mysterious two-year absence, he brings with him sudden fame—and a dangerous rumor: did he trade his soul for musical genius? Inspired by the legend of Robert Johnson, York Walker's Covenant is a haunting Southern Gothic thriller about family, faith, secrets, and the stories people tell when the truth is too frightening to face. As suspicion spreads, the line between belief and reality begins to blur.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Covenant

By York Walker. When blues guitarist Johnny "Honeycomb" James returns to his small Georgia town after a mysterious two-year absence, he brings with him sudden fame—and a dangerous rumor: did he trade his soul for musical genius? Inspired by the legend of Robert Johnson, York Walker's Covenant is a haunting Southern Gothic thriller about family, faith, secrets, and the stories people tell when the truth is too frightening to face. As suspicion spreads, the line between belief and reality begins to blur.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

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KWA Fall 2026 Showcase

The Korean Wave Association will host performers from around North and South Carolina to showcase their singing and dancing skills. These performances will feature Korean and Asian music, which will broaden the audience's cultural understanding of music from these areas. Some of the performers are professionals that have placed highly in local competitions and conventions, such as KFest and the Charlotte Lunar New Year event. 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: stephensb4@winthrop.edu  

Lena-Miles Wever Todd Emerging Writers Series Presents: Rachel Reeher

^{Rachel Reeher is a writer, artist, editor, and educator. She graduated with a Masters of Fine Arts in  Creative Writing (MFA) from Arizona State University in 2022. She has worked for various literary  magazines, including ASU's Hayden's Ferry Review where she served as Managing Editor. Her writing has  appeared in SmokeLong Quarterly, Juked, Black Lily, Nimrod International, Bat City Review, and elsewhere,  and she's published interviews in Electric Lit, Adroit Journal, and Heavy Feather Review.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: sommerse@winthrop.edu 

Winthrop Collegiate Choir Concert 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact:music@winthrop.edu

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Faculty Sabbatical Showcase 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: therrells@winthrop.edu 

Mountains, Mythic History, and Molecular Archaeology in the Peruvian Andes 

^{This is a public lecture presented by Matthew C. Velasco, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Matthew Velasco has a Ph.D. in anthropology. His lecture addresses important questions about human relationships with the landscape and uses cutting-edge methods (from archaeology, biology, and chemistry) to address them. The talk addresses anthropological questions about kinship, caregiving, and non-human animacy and thus relates to the humanities and society and culture. The talk discusses an Indigenous society in the Peruvian Andes, and is thus relevant to world cultures.} 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: kohutl@winthrop.edu 

Guest performer, Alexandre Dossin

Alexandre Dossin’s piano performance will feature works by Mozart, Beethoven, George Walker, Villa-Lovos, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: manwarrenm@winthrop.edu

The Voice of a Community: How Local Media Shapes Culture, Identity, and Civic Life 

^{The event addresses a topic of broad significance by examining how local media contributes to community identity, public discourse, storytelling, and civic engagement. While broadcasting is often viewed as a communications or business field, this presentation places media within the broader context of society and culture by exploring how local radio and journalism preserve community history, strengthen civic connections, and influence shared cultural experiences. The presentation will last approximately one hour and will include a dedicated audience question-and-answer session to encourage discussion and deeper learning.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: greys@winthrop.edu 

Plugged Into Our Story: MCOM Days Alumni Panel 

^{The MCOM Days Alumni Panel: Storytelling, Media, and Cultural Impact will bring together Mass Communication alumni representing diverse career paths in journalism, public relations, digital media, broadcasting, marketing, and strategic communication. The event will focus on how communication professionals influence culture, shape public narratives, promote diverse perspectives, and engage communities through storytelling and media. Through a moderated panel discussion and interactive audience engagement, alumni will share their experiences and discuss the social, cultural, and creative impact of their work. Students will gain insight into how media professionals contribute to conversations about identity, representation, community issues, and cultural understanding while also learning about career opportunities in the field.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact:greys@winthrop.edu  

What's Above Gary? Artist Discussion

Maddie Foss will lead a discussion with Rebecca Forstater about her exhibit in the Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery. Rebecca will talk about her artistic process and research regarding her work that led to the creation of this exhibiiton

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: galleries@mailbox.winthrop.edu

Opinion and Influence: Understanding the Cultural Impact of Editorial Writing 

^{This event will feature a presentation by Robert Behr, Assistant Editorial Page Editor of The Post and Courier, examining the role of editorials in shaping public opinion and influencing discussions surrounding social and cultural issues. Behr will explain the purpose of editorial writing, how editorial positions are developed, and the ways newspapers contribute to public discourse on topics that affect communities. The presentation will also explore the responsibilities of opinion journalism in a democratic society, and the impact media can have on cultural understanding and civic engagement.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: greys@winthrop.edu 

The Why Bass? Tour – Guest performer, Alejandro Rutty

Alejandro Rutty brings his extended-range electric bass to Winthrop to perform a program full of works he himself composed.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: parksr@winthrop.edu 

"Day by Day" 1919 Film

The Day by Day 1919 Film is a silent film that was commissioned by Winthrop's first President, David
Bancroft Johnson, as a recruitment video for Winthrop. This special screening hosted by the Alumni Association will be part of Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. Gina Price White '83, Director of Archives at the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, will open the event with some context about Winthrop in 1919 and information about the making of the film, and then narrate the full film, lasting about 45 minutes. She will then conduct a Q&A session for approximately 30 minutes. Attendees will receive a program outlining information about the making of the film.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: giarratanam@winthrop.edu 

Winthrop Dance Theatre

A full evening of works in a variety of genres. This year's concert will showcase pieces choreographed by faculty and guest artists.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

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Winthrop Dance Theatre

A full evening of works in a variety of genres. This year's concert will showcase pieces choreographed by faculty and guest artists.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Winthrop Dance Theatre

A full evening of works in a variety of genres. This year's concert will showcase pieces choreographed by faculty and guest artists.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

SforJ: Drag for Justice

The Korean Wave Association will host performers from around North and South Carolina to showcase their singing and dancing skills. These performances will feature Korean and Asian music, which will broaden the audience's cultural understanding of music from these areas. Some of the performers are professionals that have placed highly in local competitions and conventions, such as KFest and the Charlotte Lunar New Year event. 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: standforjustice@winthrop.edu 

Who is Jesus in Islam

The event will explore the role and significance of Jesus (Isa) in Islam, including his life,teachings, miracles, and status as an important prophet in Islamic tradition. Because Jesus is also a central figure in Christianity, the topic creates an opportunity to explore the cultural and historical connectionsbetween two major world religions.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: alshamans2@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

Black History in Harmony

^{This event examines how Black music has carried, preserved, and shaped African American history, identity, faith, and expression from slavery to the present. Each genre covered (spirituals, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and contemporary music) is presented as an artistic form and also as a historical record, connected to specific moments such as enslavement and the Underground Railroad, the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and modern movements for social justice. Attendees leave with a deeper understanding of how Black artists used music to resist, worship, mourn, celebrate, and build community, and how those traditions shape American culture today.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: jacksonz5@mailbox.winthrop.edu  

Her Shoes, Her Story

^{The purpose of this event is to examine how culture shapes the lives of women around the world. The program explores how culture, race, nationality, socioeconomic status, religion, and other identities intersect to influence women's experiences, including their access to education, careers, leadership, resources, and rights, as well as the family expectations, gender roles, and beauty standards placed on them in different societies. Rather than treating womanhood as a single experience, the event highlights both the experiences women share across cultures and the important differences created by where and how they live. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of intersectionality and global womanhood and a broader perspective on how women's movements, policy, and cultural traditions shape women's lives both globally and in our local community.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: jacksonz5@mailbox.winthrop.edu  

From the Barracks to the Mat: An Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

This event serves as a guided discussion and living exhibition of the material and kinetic culture of Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu. The presenter will analyze the physical gear, traditional protocols, and historical evolution of BJJ from
Japanese Samurai traditions to modern military applications. Attendees will observe a curated visual
demonstration of core techniques, analyzing them as applied physics and martial art forms, followed by an
interactive discussion and optional kinetic experience examining how material traditions shape warrior cultures.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: sejuita@winthrop.edu 

Fall One-Act Festival

A lively, entertaining and eclectic mix of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre students.

*This production contains mature content/language and may not be suitable for children.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Fall One-Act Festival

A lively, entertaining and eclectic mix of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre students.

*This production contains mature content/language and may not be suitable for children.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Fall One-Act Festival

A lively, entertaining and eclectic mix of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre students.

*This production contains mature content/language and may not be suitable for children.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Fall One-Act Festival

A lively, entertaining and eclectic mix of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre students.

*This production contains mature content/language and may not be suitable for children.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Flowers in an Age of Peace: Ikebana and the Cultural World of Tokugawa Japan--From Formal Order to Everyday Beauty

^{In this 1.5 hour event, Ms. Lin Ko's lecture on Ikebana's history will begin from the 14th century onward, when many other traditional arts like the tea ceremony, garden design, Noh theater, and ink painting emerged. This subject is important to help students understand the unique holistic East Asian cultures, integrating humans, society, and nature. Then, her live demonstrations of Sogetus Ikebana flower arrangement will illustrate line, space, asymmetry, balance, and the interpretation of nature. Overall, the event connects these traditions with the modern Sogetsu school of Ikebana and its liberating idea that Ikebana can be created by any person, at any time, in any place, using any material and any kind of container.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: changc@winthrop.edu 

Winthrop Symphony Orchestra Holiday Musicale

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

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Symphonic Band & Wind Concert 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Senior Choreography Showcase

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Senior Choreography Showcase

A full evening of works in a variety of genres. This year's concert will showcase pieces choreographed by senior dance majors for their capstone experience.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Senior Choreography Showcase

A full evening of works in a variety of genres. This year's concert will showcase pieces choreographed by senior dance majors for their capstone experience.

Admission: $5 with Winthrop ID / $10 general public

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Carolinas Wind Orchestra Concert

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra Performance

Admission: $5 with student ID

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event