BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Erskine College - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.erskine.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Erskine College REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20260121T212419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T165350Z UID:10000502-1775563200-1775566800@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:Pre-Professional Speaker Series: Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray\, Dean of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville\, will be on campus to present to students and faculty on April 7th from 12 – 1PM in DMSC auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. \n  \nVisit her bio here![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/pre-professional-speaker-series-dr-phyllis-macgilvray/ LOCATION:DMSC Auditorium CATEGORIES:Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2024-03-14MacGilvrayUSCSOMG.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Noel Brownlee":MAILTO:brownlee@erskine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20260130T140141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T141939Z UID:10000504-1773748800-1773752400@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:Pre-Professional Speaker Series: Dr. Victor Roggli DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Victor Roggli\, M.D.\, Professor of Pathology at Duke University School of Medicine and international expert on asbestos-related lung disease and legal medicine\, will be speaking in DMSC Auditorium on March 17th from 12-1PM. This event is free and open to the public.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/pre-professional-speaker-series-dr-victor-roggli/ LOCATION:DMSC Auditorium CATEGORIES:Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/0114755.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Noel Brownlee":MAILTO:brownlee@erskine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20260129T192414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202755Z UID:10000503-1770919200-1770924600@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:Topics in Religion and Science of the David Livingstone Institute: Dr. John Bloom DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nDr. John Bloom\, Professor of Physics and faculty member at Talbot School of Theology\, Biola University\, will be giving a live Zoom presentation in DMSC auditorium on Thursday\, February 12th from 6:00-7:15 PM. The title of his presentation is: What Does the Universe Tell Us About God?  \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Bio: Dr. Bloom completed his B.A. At Grinnell College. He subsequently earned a Ph.D. In physics from Cornell University and a Ph.D. In Ancient Near Eastern Studies from Annenberg Research Institute. Dr. Bloom also holds a Master of Divinity degree from Biblical Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania. He is the founding director of Talbot School of Theology’s Master or Arts in Science and Religion program. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/pre-professional-speaker-series-dr-john-bloom/ LOCATION:DMSC Auditorium CATEGORIES:Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/medium_Bloom_John_73323762868.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20251112T175601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T213210Z UID:10000471-1768329000-1768332600@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:How to Dress for Success DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]A “How to Dress for Success” seminar for Erskine students will be held on the evening of Tuesday\, January 13th\, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Bowie Arts Center (women) and in the Founders Room (men). \nThis event will be for convocation credit. The women’s seminar speaker will be Stani Day ’10\, and the men’s speaker is Michael Noble ’99. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Stani Day ’10 with her husband Lee Day ’08[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Michael Noble ’99 with his wife Crystal Noble ’01[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/how-to-dress-for-success/ LOCATION:Bowie Arts Center\, 2 Bonner Street\, Due West\, SC\, 29639\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Kinlaw-honors-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Anderson":MAILTO:anderson@erskine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20250923T190522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T190522Z UID:10000457-1763107200-1763139600@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:Teacher Cadet Day DESCRIPTION:Teacher Cadet Day will be held on Thursday\, Nov. 14th on Erskine’s campus! Students from three surrounding high schools will visit campus to experience classes and Education Department activities\, take part in campus tours\, and enjoy lunch in the Founders Room. Lunch will include speakers from the Registrar’s Office\, Financial Aid\, and Dean Shane Bradley\, with a blessing by Jamie Williams. The day will conclude with photos with Ace before students return to their schools. \nFor more information\, contact Kani Garren at garren@erskine.edu. URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/teacher-cadet-day/ LOCATION:Erskine College\, 2 Washington St.\, Due West\, SC\, 29639\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BAC-Brian-with-students.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Kani Garren":MAILTO:garren@erskine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20250916T155257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T160648Z UID:10000453-1763056800-1763062200@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:Lecture: Contemporary Global Affairs with Van Hipp DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nJoin us for a talk on November 13th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. with Van Hipp\, Chairman of American Defense International in Washington\, DC\, and frequent international affairs commentator. \nHipp previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army in the early 1990s\, an active duty officer in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Restore Freedom\, and Chair of the South Carolina Republican Party. He is also the author of The New Terrorism: How to Fight It and Defeat It. \nThe title of his presentation will be: Keeping America Safe in the Current National Security Landscape. \nThis will take place in Bowie Arts Center. \n  \nBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF VAN D. HIPP\, JR. \n  \nVan Hipp is Chairman of American Defense International\, Inc. He’s a former Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party\, as well as a former member of the Presidential Electoral College. In 1990\, he was sworn in as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army (Reserve Forces and Mobilization). In this capacity\, he served as the Army Secretariat’s “point man” for the successful mobilization\, and then demobilization\, of the Army’s reserve forces for Operation Desert Shield/Storm. \nFollowing the “Tailhook Scandal\,” Hipp was named as the Principal Deputy General Counsel of the U.S. Navy. Hipp served in this capacity until January 1993. \nHipp is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served on active duty in both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Restore Democracy. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal. He continues to speak on defense issues at public forums across the country and writes a regular column for Newsmax on International Policy. His book\, “The New Terrorism: How to Fight It and Defeat It\,” was published in February 2015. One hundred percent of all proceeds go to scholarships for the children of fallen Guardsmen and Guardsmen wounded in action in the War on Terror. All scholarships are being administered by the National Guard Educational Foundation (NGEF). \nSince the September 11th attacks\, Hipp has appeared on the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Channel well over 600 times as an expert commentator on the War on Terror and has been a guest on most of the network’s major news programming. In addition\, he has appeared on MSNBC\, CNN\, the London-based Sky News Channel\, Newsmax TV\, and the CBS Evening News. \nHe currently serves as a member of the Board of Visitors of Charleston Southern University\, as a member of the National Capital Salvation Army Advisory Board\, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Palmetto Promise Institute. In addition\, Van Hipp was the recipient of the Salvation Army National Capital Area Command’s 2015 “Compassionate Citizen Award.” \nOn November 3rd\, of 2016 he presented a lecture entitled “The Greatest Challenge Of Our Next President: Keeping America Safe During These Times” at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids\, MI. He also served as moderator for two National Security Town Halls for President Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election cycle. Recently\, he has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the American Battlefield Trust. \nHipp received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Wofford College and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. In 2014\, Hipp was the recipient of Wofford College’s Distinguished Service Award. In addition\, he was the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden Leadership Award for National Security in May 2018. \nVan Hipp is married to the former Jane Grote of Nashville\, Tennessee\, and they have three children: Trey\, Sarah Camille\, and Jackson. Van and his family split their time between Alexandria\, VA and Georgetown\, SC.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/lecture-contemporary-global-affairs-with-van-hipp/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Van_ADI_Headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20241122T181520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T162905Z UID:10000374-1747440000-1747526399@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:Flower & Garden Show DESCRIPTION:The annual Flower & Garden Show will take place at Erskine on May 17th\, 2025! \nClick the link below for more details! \nFourth Annual Erskine Flower & Garden Show  URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/flower-garden-show/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts,Community,Education,Sciences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Flower-Garden-featured-image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20250305T135934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T152958Z UID:10000396-1743847200-1743865200@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:Tour of the Burk-Stark Mansion in Abbeville DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In collaboration with the Abbeville Historical Society and the Erskine History department\, there will be an event in Abbeville on April 5 for students\, staff\, alumni\, and friends of Erskine. Tour the McGowan-Bundy House Museum and the Burk-Stark Mansion in Abbeville\, S.C.![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Schedule: \n10:00-11:30 a.m. – Abbeville Historical Society (305 North Main Street). This event is free. Note: Parking is available at First Baptist Church across the street from the McGowan-Barksdale-Bundy House or on the street.  \n11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Lunch on your own \n1:30-2:30 p.m. – Burk-Stark Mansion tour (400 North Main Street). Non-students: $10 per person. Students: free.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]More info: \nThe historical society tour includes behind-the-scenes access to special holdings in the Abbeville County Historical Society. Limit 20 people for the tour.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\n \n \n Tour Attendance Form\n Please indicate which tour you want to attend - The Historical Society tour\, Burk-Stark House tour\, or both. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Which tour(s) do you plan to attend?(Required)\n \n \n Historical Society Tour\n \n \n \n Burk-Stark House Tour\n \n \n \n Both tours\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/tour-of-the-burk-stark-mansion-in-abbeville/ LOCATION:Abbeville County Historical Society CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Burt_Stark_Mansion_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20250307T194716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T194716Z UID:10000398-1742313600-1742317200@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Dr. Richard McCain DESCRIPTION:Dr. Richard McCain\, orthopedic surgeon and First Presbyterian Columbia member\, will speak on March 18th from 4-5 p.m. in DMSC\, Room 108. His presentation will be on: “A Career In Orthopedic Surgery.” All are welcome to attend and the event is free. URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/speaker-series-dr-richard-mccain/ LOCATION:DMSC Auditorium CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sculpture-near-DMSC.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20250307T194212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T194310Z UID:10000397-1742299200-1742306400@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Dr. Keith Ackerman DESCRIPTION:Dr. Keith Ackerman\, Director of Nancy Fulwood Hospital Society for Christian Hospital Sahiwal\, Pakistan\, will speak on March 18th from 12-1 p.m. in DMSC Auditorium. He will also speak from 1-2 p.m. in Bowie Divinity Hall Chapel. His presentation will be on: “The ARP’s Medical; Missions in Pakistan.” All are welcome to attend and the events are free. URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/speaker-series-dr-keith-ackerman/ LOCATION:DMSC Auditorium CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DMSC-Lobby.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20240926T194603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T121138Z UID:10000360-1728561600-1728565200@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:Erskine College and the David Livingstone Institute Global Health Seminar DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the David Livingstone Institute Global Health Seminar\, Erskine College’s science department will be presenting “Leprosy & Neglected Tropical Diseases\,” featuring lecturer Bekah Schwanbeck (Director of Development Operations\, American Leprosy Missions). This event will take place on October 3rd\, from noon to 1:00 p.m in DMSC Auditorium. URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/erskine-college-and-the-david-livingstone-institute-global-health-seminar/ LOCATION:DMSC Auditorium CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bekah-2019-1000w-300x200-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Noel Brownlee":MAILTO:brownlee@erskine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20231116T185956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T163552Z UID:10000198-1704700800-1707152400@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:National Library of Medicine Exhibit: Pick Your Poison DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nErskine is pleased to host the traveling exhibit Pick Your Poison: Intoxicating Pleasures and Medical Prescriptions\, created by the National Library of Medicine. This exhibit was curated by Dr. Manon Parry of the University of Amsterdam.\nAccording the NLM\, the exhibition and website “explore the factors that have shared the changing definitions of some of our most potent drugs\, from medical miracle to social menace.” Learn more here.\nThe exhibit will be on display in the Daniel•Moultrie Science Center Atrium January 8 – February 5.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/national-library-of-medicine-exhibit-pick-your-poison/ LOCATION:Daniel·Moultrie Science Center\, SC\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Sciences,Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DMSC-Lobby.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Noel Brownlee":MAILTO:brownlee@erskine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131721 CREATED:20231012T182629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T162108Z UID:10000188-1701370800-1701376200@www.erskine.edu SUMMARY:Lily D. Moore DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Erskine education department\, in partnership with the Epsilon Sigma Tau education society\, is pleased to host actress\, model\, and advocate Lily D. Moore on Nov. 30\, 2023. Moore will speak in the Bowie Arts Center at 7:00 p.m.\nThe event is free. Please register below so we can get an estimated headcount of attendees.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]Register for Free [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lily D. Moore Bio \nLily D. Moore is an actress\, model\, and advocate for people with disabilities. Moore was born with Down Syndrome\, but her disability doesn’t stand in her way. She has acted in a variety of movies and TV shows\, including Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever\,” Hallmark’s “Color My World with Love\,” FOX’s “Sleepy Hollow\,” and PBS’ “Hope Givers\,” which is up for a regional Emmy. \nMoore has also posed for photographers on both coasts\, has walked in Kornit LA Fashion Week shows\, was part of the Radical Beauty Project\, and has appeared in numerous commercials and print ads for nationwide brands such as TJ Maxx\, Prudential\, and Procter & Gamble. \nShe is currently a Champion Ambassador for Special Olympics and is also involved with the organizations Breaking Barriers\, Extra Special People\, and her own initiative for the homeless population\, H.E.L.P.—Helping Everyone with Love and Passion. \nMoore is a student in Clemson University’s ClemsonLIFE program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/lily-d-moore/ LOCATION:Bowie Arts Center\, 2 Bonner Street\, Due West\, SC\, 29639\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.erskine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/M-95028-M.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Little":MAILTO:sarah.little@erskine.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR