USCB's International Program Committee 

International Programs Committee Brings the World to Campus

USCB’s International Programs Committee (IPC) serves as the all-campus coordinating body that manages, organizes and coordinates global university activities. One of the most active and visible committees on campus, IPC is made up of faculty, staff and a student representative. The main IPC goal is to elevate and make vibrant USCB’s international impact across  academic and campus endeavors. The IPC sponsors International Week each year.

USCB Origami Shark Competition:
Deadline Dec. 2, 2025

Everyone in the USCB community—students, faculty, and staff—is invited to show off your creativity through the art of origami.

Here’s how it works:

• Enter the contest:  Use the folding instructions below and follow the video tutorial. Make sure not to include your name on your shark.
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• Submit your entry: Drop off your origami shark outside Hargray 248 (beside the receptionist’s desk on the Chancellor’s hall) , in the Bluffton Campus Library or the Beaufort Campus Library in a numbered zip bag (provided) by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

• Register your entry: Scan the QR code by the submission boxes and fill out the short Microsoft Form and record your bag number.

• Judging: A panel of judges will review entries and select the winners.

• 1st place – Prize valued at $200; 2nd place, prize valued at $150, 3rd place, prize valued at $150

• Winners announced Friday, Dec. 5!

This fun competition is made possible through support from the International Programs Committee and the SII Conference Committee, using funds from the Asian Conference grant as part of our celebration of Japanese culture.

2025 International Week

• Monday, November 17, 2025

Kickoff!
12:30pm - 2:00pm | Hargray Main Lobby
Welcome from Provost Kim Dudas with Dr. Kim Ritchie, Dr. Caroline Sawyer, Ms. Carol Weir, and Study Abroad Student Guest Speakers.

International Karaoke 
7:15pm - 9:00pm | Newcastle, Beaufort
Join us for a fun night of karaoke and a chance to win prizes.

• Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Virtual Competition Plus Origami Contest
Virtual link emailed at 9:00am and closes 5:00pm
Play multiple times! Win prizes!
New this year: origami shark contest, judges select best & award prizes. Stay tuned!

• Wednesday, November 19, 2025

International Food Trucks
11:00am – 3:00pm | Bluffton Parking Lot near SciTech
Try international cuisines from local food trucks.

Virtual Travel Abroad
11:00am – 1:00pm | Bluffton Library, 1st floor
Explore global destinations with USCB Makerspace VR headsets.

International Potluck - Beaufort
11:00am – 1:00pm | Newcastle, 2nd floor
Sign up here and bring a dish to share.

• Thursday, November 20, 2025

Cooking Demonstration + Lunch
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Hargray Lobby
Live demonstration of Japanese and Korean cuisine: kimbap and nori/sushi rolls.
Registration required. Limited to 20. More details coming.

Sand Bar Special - Traditional Polish Garlic Sauce
11:00am – 2:00pm | Sand Bar
Authentic Polish garlic sauce, freshly prepared! Recipe cards distributed.

• All Week

Passport Drive
Students Register to win funds for first-time passport application. Stay tuned!

USCB Dining Services Lunch
- Monday Korean Chicken Bibimbap & Korean Slaw
- Tuesday Japanese Pork Ramen & Asian Dumpling
- Wednesday Chinese Beef Kung Pao & Eggrolls

 

International Program Committee Newsletters

Read the Committee’s most recent newsletters below: 

• 2022 - 2023
• 2021
• 2020
• 2019

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