Hello Friday.
April 19 2024 |
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The Board of Trustees at UofSC released its fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. It’s essentially the university’s plan for various investments that align with its vision. It will provide services that enhance its academic reputation, the student experience, and contribute to the economic + societal health of SC.
The budget, which focuses on everything from each of the university’s campuses and tuition to athletics, infrastructure, and more — was approved on Fri., June 24. We know number crunching is not everyone’s cup of tea + the FY22-23 document is not exactly light reading, so here’s a brief rundown of what’s inside. |
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UofSC’s campus near the Russell House | Photo by COLAtoday team |
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💸 Let’s see what we’re working with
An overall look at the budget - Tuition will not increase for the fourth year in a row across all eight campuses.
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1,804,281,809 — the total budget to be used across the UofSC system
- 76.5% of the total budget is allocated to UofSC Columbia.
- 48.1% of the total budget comes from tuition and fees across the system
💸 Let’s hit on some of the “budget biggies” for Columbia’s campus Ya know, the things we know you’re already scouring for -
$6,344 — Undergraduate tuition per semester for in-state resident students
- $16,964 — Undergraduate tuition per semester for non-resident students
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56% of UofSC’s net tuition is comprised of nonresident tuition whereas 44% is brought in by resident students.
- 4% — the proposed increase for overall total current funds revenue for the Columbia campus in FY2023
💸 Let’s check out a few updates coming this year The nitty gritty stuff -
UofSC is going to allocate $25 million toward the development of the new Health Sciences campus that will be located in the BullStreet District.
- The university will also allocate more than $10 million toward existing renovation projects on the Columbia campus.
An in-depth document outlining this year’s budget can be found here, on the university’s website. |
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Today -
Kokedama Workshop | Thurs., June 30 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | PlantHouse Columbia, 702 Cross Hill Rd. | $25 | The crew will share the history of kokedamas and instruct guests on how to create their very own.
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Charcuterie Workshop with Salt + Oak | Thurs., June 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St. | $64.2 | Learn new tips and tricks to build a beautiful + locally-sourced charcuterie platter. 🥒
Friday - Sean Stemaly | Fri., July, 1 | 8-11:30 p.m. | Skyline Club, 100 Lee St. | $10 | The country music show starts at 8 p.m. with special guest Mason Horne. 🎶
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Independence Day Celebration | Fri., July 1 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W Main St. | Free | Come see the 246th Army Band in concert followed by a fireworks show. 🎆
Saturday -
SolFest RollFest | Sat., July 2 | 12-6 p.m. | Earlewood Park, 1113 Recreation Dr. | $10+ | A music and bicycle festival featuring Columbia’s first bike-powered stage 🚲
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Fort Jackson Independence Day Celebration | Sat., July 2 | 2 p.m. | Fort Jackson, Hartsville Guard Rd. | Free | Celebrate our nation’s independence with your family + friends along with fireworks, food, beverages, and rides. 🇺🇸
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Fireworks with the Phil | Sat., July 2 | 6 p.m. | Segra Park | $10+ | The concert will begin at 8 p.m. + the fireworks will start at 9:15 p.m.
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Boozy Bonsai Workshop | Sat., July 2 | 6:30 p.m. | PlantHouse Columbia, 702 Cross Hill Rd. | $40 | Guests will pot a four-inch juniper bonsai tree and have the opportunity to add decorative rocks to the completed product. 🌱
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Weather -
89º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain ☁️
Number -
3.6. The magnitude USGS confirmed for an earthquake that was detected almost four miles from Elgin, SC yesterday around 7 p.m. Citizens around the Midlands felt multiple earthquakes yesterday with another taking place around 3 p.m. that had a recorded magnitude of 3.5. 📈
Coming Soon -
The viral bakery brand Crumbl Cookies is coming to Forest Acres. The new location will be in the Cardinal Crossing development, right by Nothing Bundt Cakes + Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar. Each week, five new cookie flavors are dropped, obtainable by delivery or pickup. 🍪 (The Post and Courier)
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The owner of Enzo’s Delicatessen, Joe Cardinale, is opening a wine bar next door to its Greene Street location in Five Points. Gran Sasso Wine Bar is a Venetian-style establishment with floor-to-ceiling shelves occupied with bottles. Joe hopes to introduce the Bacaro style of drinking + eating to the nightlife of Columbia. 🍷
Development -
Expect your travels on I-20 to be smoother from here on out. SCDOT completed the widening of an 11-mile stretch on the interstate in Lexington County. Six lanes are now available to drive on rather than four. The changes were made to increase the safety for daily traffic flow. 🚗 (Cola Daily)
Civic -
The 2022 South Carolina Primary Runoff election was held on Tues., June 28 and the outcomes are now available. Results for Superintendent of Education, U.S. Senate nominations + more can be viewed here. (WLTX)
Sports - The SEC opponents for the Gamecock Men’s basketball team’s 2022-23 season have been announced. Home opponents will be Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, and Texas A&M. The team will play Florida, Kentucky, LSU, and Missouri as away games. 🏀 (The State)
Feel Good -
A pediatric patient at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital is the recipient of an assistive mini car thanks to three local middle school students. Two-year-old Cailum Gibson was born with Joubert syndrome, stunting his walking abilities. Dalton Boswell, Carson Turner + Kate Turner collected donations to purchase the remote-control Jeep for Cailum. (WIS)
Award -
UofSC’s new President-Elect, Michael Amiridis has been honored on the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual list of Great Immigrants. Amiridis was born in Kavala, Greece, earned his undergraduate degree + came to the US for graduate studies. The list recognizes naturalized citizens whose actions have enriched and strengthened our society.
- Trinity Partners was recently nominated on the Free Times “Best of Columbia 2022” ballot as the Best Commercial Real Estate Group. Voting ends at midnight tonight (Thurs., June 30).*
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