The idea about establishing Students' Cultural Center Nis¡ (further: SKC) first appeared during the seventies, but SKC was not officially activated until 1982. That was te initial core from which, later, a particular University institution for students' cultural, artistic and sports activities would have been established, according to the Act of Establishing of Students' Cultural Center NiÅ¡, brought by Assembly of the University of Nis, on May 6th, 1991. In 1993, SKC Nis becomes the institution of the Government of Republic of Serbia, located at the building of the University of NiS¡, and primarily concerned with the presentation of the cultural events, affirmation of the authentic creative potentials of students and maintenance of an alternative approach to culture. SKC offers the academic population an opportunity to engage in numerous activities within its musical, cultural and other ensembles, such as: Academic Mixed Choir of SKC, Female Choir, Academic Chamber Orchestra, Folk Ensemble "Oro", Great Folk Orchestra, Academic Theater, a number of University sports clubs, etc. Beside that, SKC compounds many specialized programs and projects: literary, debating and documentary programs, publishing activities, visual arts, musical-scenic programs, film, photo and video programs, organization of concerts, performances, exibitions, book fairs, etc.