Month: September 2022

Attention Book Lovers!

The College of Charleston has FREE tickets to the Charleston Literary Festival!

The Charleston Literary Festival will take place from November 4th through 13th, and will feature renowned authors, including Geraldine Brooks, Frans de Waal, Eddie Glaude Jr., Tiya Miles, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Patrick Radden Keefe, Renee Dudley, Elizabeth Williamson, and many more.

Students and faculty may order them online for free (while supplies last) using the promotional code COLLEGE. The code will be applied at checkout and expires on October 21: https://www.charlestonliteraryfestival.com/program2022.

Faculty Lecture Series explores sponge expansion from coral reefs to Charleston’s streams

The Faculty Lecture Series, a collaboration between the Friends of the Library and the Honors College, returns with a look at how sponges have successfully expanded across marine and freshwater habitats around the globe.

When: Wednesday, September 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in Addlestone Library room 227.

The lecture: Dr. Chris Freeman, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, will discuss his research on key adaptations that sponges have for survival on Caribbean coral reefs.

  • Go deeper: You will learn about how sponges are ravenous consumers of small organisms like bacteria and phytoplankton and how the ecological success of some species is linked to their evolutionary investment in microbial symbionts.

Great fit for: Students interested in ecology, biodiversity, and conservation biology.

How to register: Event is free and open to the public; register ahead of time to reserve a free box lunch! Those who don’t pre-register are still encouraged to attend.

Apply to the Change Maker Program

Interested in making CofC a more sustainable community? The Cougar Changemaker Program aims to empower the campus community to create innovative sustainability initiatives through an accessible and well-supported change-making framework.

The Center for Sustainable Development is looking for projects that aim to make the College of Charleston campus more sustainable. Each semester, the Center for Sustainable Development can provide funding for up to $5,000!

The CofC Change Maker Program is a lengthy application, but the first part of the application is due September 26th, 2022. 

This is an amazing opportunity to make a positive local impact and boost your résumé.

For any questions or for more application information, please reach out to the Center for Sustainable Development.

Become a Paid Academic Support Tutor

Capabilities LLC is an academic support center located in West Ashley, 15 minutes away from the college campus and directly on a bus route. Capabilities LLC is seeking warm, professional, and talented individuals from various educational backgrounds to serve our families. Capabilities LLC supports students of all ages, academic areas, and learning abilities.

This opportunity is open on a rolling basis and has the following benefits (and many more):

  •  Pay is between $18-23 per hour with highly flexible hours (build a personalized schedule around classes and extracurricular obligations)
  • Internship and/or service hours for students who are looking to supplement their professional resumes
  • Presence of two hypoallergenic emotional support puppies

For any questions or application information, please email valerie.momentum@capabilitiesllc.com or call at (843) 608-9711

CofC in Portugal: Health Sciences – Study abroad with Honors next summer!

Honors students: live and study in colorful Lisbon next summer, all while earning Honors credit!

The program: Two 3-credit courses including a Special Topics course, Evidence-Based Medicine and an Honors Immersed/Independent Study course focused on how the built environment supports active living within Lisbon.

  • Class content: Addresses specific health care issues, relevant public health policy, and unique city infrastructure within Lisbon.

The benefits: Earn Honors advanced studies and Honors immersed credit, all while experiencing Portuguese culture through a walking tour, cooking class with traditional dishes and pastries, fado show, and community celebrations.

Great fit for: All Honors students (no specific major required), particularly those majoring in Exercise Science and Public Health.

Learn More: Read below for more details, then check out the program website for more on how to apply.

 

Who: Honors College students (no specific majors required), Exercise Science or Public Health majors

What: Study options include:

  1. A 3-credit research experience evaluating the active living environment in Lisbon. Students visit and assess local parks. All necessary training provided within the course. Credit towards HONS 395, EXSC 401 or HEAL 401.

AND/OR

  1. A 3-credit Evidence-Based Medicine course focused on Portugal's drug decriminalization policies. Credit towards HONS 390 or EXSC 320. Summer 1 Session 2023: June 4- June 24

Where: Lisbon, Portugal – residence hall accommodations with access to kitchen space for cooking

Why: Study Abroad with a focus on health science Activities include a group cooking class, walking and biking tours, group dinners, singing performance (Fado show), tile workshop, drug treatment center excursion, and guest lectures from local professional and content experts!

How: Contact program co-directors Dr. Morgan Hughey hugheysm@cofc.edu; Dr. Kate Pfile pfilekr@cofc.edu with questions, or begin your application on ViaTRM to indicate an interest

Study Abroad in Egypt Spring 2023

The American University in Cairo is currently offering up to $7,000 for students studying abroad in Spring 2023

Courses are in English, and all programs are available, including a prestigious School of Engineering. The funding is open as long as there is an interest in Arabic while enrolled in the program.

The deadline for this program is September 23, 2022. Please see the attached flyer or contact the Center for International Education for more information.

 

MUSC lab seeking student research assistants to assist with human gastrointestinal organoid research

Dr. Jorge Munera’s laboratory (@Muneralab on Twitter) in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology is looking for student volunteers interested in human gastrointestinal organoid research.

The opportunity: The lab uses human GI organoids to study human GI development and disease.

  • The schedule can be flexible (work days or weekends), but students will be expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Benefits: Students will be trained on various lab techniques and will have the opportunity to develop an independent research project that can count towards Honors Immersed or could even develop into a Bachelor’s Essay.

Great fit for: Freshman and sophomore Biology or related majors preferred, but juniors and seniors with research experience will be considered.

How to apply: For all students interested, please email your CV to munera@musc.edu.

Internship opportunity with local consulting firm Knowledge Capital Group

Local healthcare consulting firm Knowledge Capital Group [KCG] seeks a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented student with a healthy desire to grow in a challenging, respectful, and diversified work environment.

The opportunity: Responsibilities will include general office management duties, supporting staff on client deliverable production, conducting industry research and analysis, and other tasks as needed. The intern will interface with all members of the team and will report directly to Honors alumna Misty Antonacci, Consultant.

Great fit for: Students interested in marketing, communications, business administration, mathematics, public health.

The benefits: Gain dynamic experience in a professional environment and hone your skills in marketing, business writing, communication, and more.

  • Honors Connection: There’s also potential for long-term, post-grad success with the company. Several Honors students who have interned with the company in the past excelled in their roles and were ultimately hired on as full-time employees upon graduation.

How to apply: Read below for qualification and compensation details, then email your resume to Honors alumna Lauren Ollis (lollis@knowledgecapitalgroup.com) by September 15, 2022.

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled as a Senior [preferred] or Junior in the College of Charleston Honors College
  • Marketing and graphic design experience a plus
  • Business writing experience a plus
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products; experience with MS Outlook a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated organization skills and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under deadlines/time constraints

Compensation: $11.50/hour Between 8-12 hours/week on average

To apply: Please send your resume to Lauren Ollis, lollis@knowledgecapitalgroup.com, by September 15, 2022. Learn more about KCG through our website (knowledgecapitalgroup.com), or read about KCG’s history with the Honors College here (https://blogs.charleston.edu/honors/2020/12/10/cofc-honors-student-is-4th-to-intern-for-knowledge-capital-group/).