Presbyterian College

Community Blood Drive (Day 1)
2026-03-31 13:00 - 18:00 UTC | Greenville Dining Hall (GDH) Parking Lot, 301 5th Avenue, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States
Presbyterian College is hosting a community blood drive on March 31st 1-6 PM and April 1st 1-5 PM. Giving blood is one of the most important ways to support our community’s health—each pint donated can save up to three lives!

Donors will receive a $40 eGift card from The Blood Connection as a thank you. Click the link below to reserve your spot. Your participation makes a real difference, and together we can achieve something remarkable.
See how your donation goes on to impact a life in your community here!

Sign up: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/296506
Sponsor Code: 6AAQ
We look forward to seeing you there!

Presbyterian College to host the Supreme Court of South Carolina (Day One)
2026-03-31 00:00 - 23:59 | Belk Auditorium, 503 S Broad St, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States
We will host the Supreme Court of South Carolina for a special term of court on March 31 and April 1, offering students and community members a rare opportunity to see the state’s highest court in action. Held in Belk Auditorium and open to the public, the proceedings will feature live case hearings, student Q&A with the justices, and a firsthand look at the judicial process—reflecting our commitment to civic education and public engagement.
The Court will convene in Belk Auditorium on Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, hearing two cases each morning.
Hearings will take place at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. daily.
Read more here.

Charles Chadwell Special Education Institute: The Power of Play for ALL led by Jed Dearybury
2026-03-28 08:30 - 11:30 | Chapman Conference Center, Jacobs Hall
Participants will be immersed in a half day of meaningful, relevant, and fun professional development workshop focused on the ideals of the Neuroscience of Play in Learning with the main goal of learning best practice and pedagogical strategies that can be implemented in their learning spaces. The work encompasses ALL educators both general and special education as the work of play is for everyone: student, teacher, admin, regardless of ability. This event is free and open to the public. Breakfast will be provided from 8:30am to 9am.
Registration is required for seating capacity purposes: Register Now
For questions about this event, please contact Dr. Julia Wilkins at jwilkins@presby.edu
About Charles Chadwell Special Education Institute

The Charles H. Chadwell Endowment for Special Education was established at PC in 1984 by Francis E. Cothran and his wife, Jean Syminton Cothran. Part of the endowment provides seminars, lectures, and workshops led by recognized authorities in fields related to special education. These events promote a better understanding of the circumstances faced by individuals with disabilities and their families.
About Jed Dearybury

Jed Dearybury embarked on his education journey in 2001. His dedication earned him numerous accolades, including recognition as Male Leader of the Year in GQ Magazine and as a South Carolina honoree of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. As a National Board Certified Early Childhood Generalist, he was also named a top 5 finalist for South Carolina Teacher of the Year and the first-ever Milken Fellow for the state. Since transitioning from the 2nd-grade classroom in 2015, Jed has become a leader in professional development worldwide. He shares his expertise in early childhood education, children’s literature, creativity, and fine arts through teaching and higher education. In 2019, he founded his own education consulting business, mrdearybury.com LLC, serving as Director of Creativity and Innovation. Jed is also an author and illustrator, having published several books including “The Playful Classroom,” “Courageous Classroom,” and “The Playful Life.” His debut children’s book, The Rainbow Tree published with GWG Press in June of 2025.

Accepted Student Day
2026-03-21 08:30 - 14:30 | Presbyterian College, 503 S Broad St, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States
Celebrate your acceptance to PC on March 21st at Accepted Student Day! This day is all about YOU—connecting with your future Blue Hose family, meeting professors who can’t wait to teach you, exploring your new campus home, and enjoying lunch with new friends. Come celebrate your achievement and see what you have to look forward to as a PC student!

Register Here

PC Lecture Series: Samuel Calvin Waters Lecture - Ben Rhodes
2026-03-05 19:00 | Edmunds Hall
In this annual series, notable political scholars and practitioners help to enrich the academic experience for PC students as well as engage members of the local community. Samuel C. Waters, a graduate of PC and the University of South Carolina’s School of Law, established the series to highlight the value and relevance of the study of politics and contemporary issues.

Mocktails and Mingling
2026-03-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Presbyterian College, 503 S Broad St, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States

Class Ring Ceremony
2026-03-01 16:30 | Edmunds Hall
Fourteenth Annual PC Class Ring Ceremony at 4:30 p.m.

Science Olympiad
2026-02-28 00:00 - 23:59

PC takes on High Point — LIVE on ESPNU
2026-02-26 19:00 | Templeton Center, 105 Ashland Ave, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States
On Feb 26, the Templeton Center lights shine bright as PC takes on High Point — LIVE on ESPNU!

Let’s pack the house and defend our court!
Buy tickets here.

Ash Wednesday Services
2026-02-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Multiple Locations
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to receive the imposition of ashes on Wednesday, February 18. A minister member of the Office of Spiritual Life will make the sign of the cross on a recipient’s forehead or hand to symbolize the beginning of the 40 day season of Lent.
There are multiple opportunities to participate:

9:00 to 10:00 AM you can stop by Springs, GDH, or Templeton to receive ashes individually.
11:30am & 12:30pm at Cornelson Center there will be two options to attend a brief worship service with prayer, scripture reading, and the imposition of ashes.

PC Lecture Series: Vance Lecture - Matt Navarro '99
2026-02-12 19:00 | Edmunds Hall
High-profile leaders in the business world speak about how to run a successful business that maintains a moral code in which employees can take pride and use as a guide for day-to-day activities. The late Robert M. Vance considered ethics, honesty and integrity to be extremely important. He lived these qualities as a business leader in Clinton, S.C. Funded by the Bailey Foundation, this program is a tribute to the late businessman’s legacy and his numerous contributions to the Clinton community. The speakers, CEOs and other top managers address business ethics as the overall theme.
The program is a tribute to Mr. Vance’s legacy and his numerous contributions to the Clinton community. Each year, CEOs, presidents and other top managers address the topic of business ethics.

PC Lecture Series: Dr. Booker T. Ingram Lecture - Darrin Goss
2026-02-05 19:00 | Edmunds Hall
The annual Dr. Booker T. Ingram Black History Month lecture is Presbyterian College’s signature event celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. The lecture and convocation is named in honor of professor emeritus of political science Dr. Booker T. Ingram, PC’s first professor of color.

Art Exhibition at Harper Gallery- MANUEL SCHMETTAU : Lacunae
2026-01-22 00:00 - 2026-02-28 23:59 | Elizabeth Stone Harper Gallery, 360 5th Ave, Clinton, SC, 29325
The Elizabeth Stone Harper Gallery, located in the Harper Center for the Arts, is pleased to announce the following exhibition:
MANUEL SCHMETTAU : Lacunae
Schmettau’s objects, often curbside discards, are examined not for their intrinsic worth or past function, but for their newfound convergences, alignments, and the transformation of the seemingly innocuous. This creates a palpable perceptual tension: between lyricism and specificity, abstraction and materiality, the banal and the rarefied.
The idea of photography here is not as description, but as invocation; not as affirmation, but as contemplation. The title (“Lacunae”) hints at something that has passed, that we may have missed, that is now somewhere else. The term ‘lacuna,’ from the Latin for gap or void, directly informs this investigation into hidden narratives, displaced histories, and the liminal spaces where the real and imaginary meet.
Manuel Schmettau was born in Bremen, Germany. His family moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota when he was a young child. His father was an established classical musician; the Schmettau family followed his career as a musician and teacher to Los Alamos, New Mexico, Brevard Music Center, Brevard, North Carolina, and eventually to Spartanburg, South Carolina. Manuel received a BFA in Painting from the Pennsylvania State University and a MFA in Photography from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He lived and worked in New York City for thirty five years as an artist and curator before returning to South Carolina in 2014.

Exhibition Open: Jan 22 – Feb 28, 2026.
Reception: Jan 28, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Convocation
2026-01-19 18:00 | Edmunds Hall
This year’s convocation theme, “Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way,” aligns with the national theme set by The King Center and focuses on Dr. King’s enduring commitment to nonviolence as a moral, social and civic practice. The keynote address will be delivered by James Bennett, executive director of Palmetto Boys State.

SVS MLK Day of Service
2026-01-19 00:00 - 23:59

Christmas at PC
2025-12-07 15:00 | Presbyterian College, 503 S Broad St, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States

A Christmas Carol: An adaptation and performance by Andy Millard '79
2025-12-02 19:30 | Edmunds Hall
A one-man performance of Charles Dickens’ beloved, ” A Christmas Carol,” will come alive on the stage of Edmunds Hall on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:30pm.
The first 50 PC students with their PC ID will be admitted for free, thanks to local sponsors.
Andy Millard, class of 1978, will be performing a wonderful adaptation of this story and will have you leaving with a heart full of the Christmas spirit, as well as questions for you to ponder over the season. Andy and his team, Shakespeare and Friends, from Tryon, NC, are donating all of their time, talent, and resources for this event in support of the revitalization of the PC Black Box Theater.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door.

Giving Tuesday
2025-12-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Presbyterian College, 503 S Broad St, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States
Presbyterian College is celebrating Giving Tuesday—and we’re inviting you to be part of the momentum! Give $25 or more to the PC Fund, the Scotsman Club, or the President’s Scholarship Fund and snag a fan-favorite PC koozie while supplies last!
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement to celebrate communities and empower people. While this does not replace our annual giving day (to be held in April of 2026), we hope that you will join us on Giving Tuesday by making an end-of-year gift, and know that your gift, no matter the size, will have a big impact!
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s keep growing PC together—one gift at a time.
Give Here

PC Orchestra & String Quartet Concert
2025-11-20 19:30 | Edmunds Hall
Free and open to the public! Casual attire.
Program:
Haydn – Andante Cantabile from String Quartet in F Major, Op. 3, No. 5

Mendelssohn – Canzonetta from String Quartet, Op. 12

Shostakovich – Waltz No. 2 From Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1

Corelli – Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 8

Accolay – Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor – Lauren Smoak, Soloist

W.A. Mozart – Divertimento in D Major, K. 136

PC Chamber Winds & Wind Ensemble Band Concert
2025-11-13 19:30 | Belk Auditorium, 503 S Broad St, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States
Free and open to the public! Casual attire.
Program:
Smith – Dramatic Prelude

Barnes – Yorkshire Ballad

Ziek – Jet Stream

J.S. Bach – French Suite No. 2

Broughton – Little Acorns

Silva – Brazilian Dance

Celebrating First-Gen Week
2025-11-10 00:00 - 2025-11-14 23:59 | Presbyterian College, 503 S Broad St, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States
We are excited to celebrate and uplift our first-generation students during First-Gen Week, a campus-wide celebration recognizing resilience, accomplishments, and leadership. All are welcome and invited to participate! See all events below:

Monday, Nov. 10

Pizza & Pinning Ceremony | 5:30PM Kuhne Auditorium

Tuesday, Nov. 11

“Dear Future Me” Letter Writing & Affirmations | 11AM- 12PM Springs Center
Pie an Executive Fundraiser | 11AM – 12PM Springs Center Lawn

Wednesday, Nov. 12

First-Generation Graduate Student Luncheon | 12 – 1:30PM Harper Gallery
Grocery Bingo | 6PM Whitelaw Auditorium

Thursday, Nov. 13

Career Fest: Where Fun Meets Your Future | 11AM – 1PM Front of Smyth Hall

Friday, Nov. 14

First-Gen Funnies and Flair | 5:30PM Edmunds Hall

Experience PC Open House
2025-11-01 08:30 - 13:30 | Presbyterian College, 503 S Broad St, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States

Art Exhibition at Harper Gallery: Limnologies - Claudia O’Steen collaboration with Aly Ogasian
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Elizabeth Stone Harper Gallery, 360 5th Ave, Clinton, SC, 29325
Limnologies is a large-scale installation and the culmination of two years of fieldwork on an island in Lake Superior, where the artists lived and worked off grid for two subsequent summers. Combining their research and work on the island with countless hours of studio and material experiments, the installation deeply explores the interplay of water, weather and geology.

Exhibition Open: Oct 2 – Nov 22, 2025.
Reception: Oct 23, 5-7pm
Zoom meet with artists: Oct 23, 5:30 pm

Artist Bios
Ogasian & O’Steen work collaboratively to produce multimedia, research-based installations.
Their work incorporates sculpture, digital media, drawing, writing, and photography. Their
practice takes a flexible, idea-driven approach. Their projects always involve fieldwork, and
installations incorporate artifacts and “data” collected from the landscape itself. The work
focuses on their relationship with the changing environment, and uses methodologies borrowed
from citizen science to critique traditional notions of exploration and conquest.
They have been awarded collaborative residencies at Marble House, Rabbit Island, Montalvo
Arts Center, Maajaam Estonia, The Arctic Circle, and NCCA Saint-Petersburg amongst others,
and have exhibited both nationally and internationally. Claudia received a BFA from Watkins
College of Art and an MFA in Digital + Media at Rhode Island School of Design. She resides in
South Carolina and is an Associate Professor at Winthrop University. Aly received a BFA from
Queen’s University and a MFA in Digital + Media at Rhode Island School of Design. She is
based in LA and is an Assistant Professor at Scripps College.
Artist Statement
Limnologies is a large-scale installation and the culmination of two years of fieldwork on an island in Lake Superior, where the artists lived and worked off grid for two subsequent summers. Combining their research and work on the island with countless hours of studio and material experiments, the installation deeply explores the interplay of water, weather and geology. The title Limnologies refers to the artists’ varied and extensive attempts to observe understand weather patterns occurring on the lake, ranging from systematic to absurd to poetic. Simultaneously, the project explores the effect of weather conditions and changing climate on human psychology.
The work utilizes documentation obsessively collected via a series of site-responsive, portable sculptures that function as observational mechanisms. The instruments poetically measure wind, waves, visibility, water level, and temperature, exploring both the possibilities and limitations afforded by perceptual observation. The artists engaged with the sky as cinema, extensively documenting color and clouds, which revealed geographically distant wildfires. Through a series of interconnected systems, the work responds to weather conditions through the production of drawing and sound. It additionally exists as performance (via documentation), video, writing and installation.
Rabbit Island is located near the Midcontinental Rift System, a 1,200 mile long geological rift in the center of the North American continent, which formed 1.1 billion years ago when the continent began to split apart. The rift ultimately failed but left behind geologic evidence that points to the a long history of global environmental change. The project touches upon the lake as a “site of memory” by examining how weather patterns have manifested across long spans of time. The work posits that far from being static, geology is a dynamic, living entity that continues to shape and be shaped by changing climate. Scientific research into this region points to a series of entangled ecological systems whose complex interplay is difficult to comprehend and little understood.

PC Lecture Series: Truist Lecture - Lee Hunter ’94
2025-10-22 19:00 | Edmunds Hall
The annual Truist Lecture is part of the Department of Economics and Business Administration’s program for the study of capitalism. Sponsored by the Truist Foundation, the series exposes PC students and members of the public to ideas on free-market economics. Speakers have included Wall Street Journal reporters, think-tank supporters, and other academicians.

Blue Hose vs Stetson Football Game
2025-10-18 13:00 | Bailey Memorial Stadium, State Rd S-30-71, Clinton, SC, 29325
Get ready to show the power of the Blue Hose spirit – a force to be reckoned with! Go Blue Hose!

True Blue Tailgate
2025-10-18 11:00 - 13:30 | Bailey Memorial Stadium, State Rd S-30-71, Clinton, SC, 29325
The True Blue Tailgate at PC Homecoming is the ultimate pre-game celebration, bringing together alumni, students, family, and friends for food, fun, and Blue Hose spirit before kickoff.

The Trilogy Challenge
2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Richardson, S Holland St, Clinton, SC 29325, Clinton, 29325, United States
Join us for the 2025 inaugural True Blue Open Trilogy Challenge at Presbyterian College Disc Golf Course!
Located behind Richardson/Lassiter Hall.

Friday Night Lawn Party
2025-10-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Between GDH & Clinton Dorm
With plenty of laughter, dancing, and Blue Hose spirit, the Lawn Party is a can’t-miss highlight of the weekend!

Ben Hay Hammet Society Reception (Invitation Only)
2025-10-17 17:00 - 18:30

Presbyterian College Choir presents "America: Songs and Stories"
2025-10-09 19:30 | Edmunds Hall
The Presbyterian College Choir has almost tripled in size since last fall and we would love for you to come and experience the excitement for yourself at our fall concert titled, “America: Songs and Stories.” We will also be hosting the Batesburg-Leesville High School Honors Choir and creating wonderful music alongside them.
Doors open at 7PM
Stephen Foster | Aaron Copeland | Traditional Appalachian
Moses Hogan | Dan Forrest | William Dawson | John Denver
Special Guests
Batesburg-Leesville High School

Panther Honor Choir

Mrs. Cheryl Felder, Director

Mr. Tom Donnely, PC Class of ’73
