University of South Carolina
UofSC - Lunar New Year
915 Gregg St.
Columbia
SC
29201
USA
Scott Barrineau - Senior Marketing Manager
704-796-6978
[email protected]
University of South Carolina (USC) has long been known for its rich history and beautiful
tree-lined campus. The University strives to differentiate itself in all areas of the campus
experience, including dining. The USC dining team strives to continuously enhance the dining
experience either by introducing new locations or offering exciting events.
USC currently enrolls nearly 1,800 international students from 95 countries. China is the
top country of origin for these students, with more than 500 Chinese students attending
USC in 2016. To create a welcoming environment that embraces international students and
cultural diversity, USC offered a Chinese Lunar New Year event on campus that included
authentic Chinese dishes throughout resident dining halls, special event meals, unique themed
entertainment, and engaging educational materials.
Lunar New Year is one of the most significant holidays in Chinese culture and has been an
honored tradition for centuries. The length of the celebration, which is determined by the
lunar calendar, can vary but is typically around three weeks long. The Lunar New Year event
at USC aimed to help international students from China and other regions that celebrate the
holiday uphold this important tradition and feel more at home on campus.
3/21/2017
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