Author Archives: Reese Michaelson

Join Us for a Special Edition Spooky S’more Fun Friday This Friday, October 25th!

by Reese Michaelson

This week, the Honors Student Association is hosting a special edition spooky spin on S’more Fun Fridays!

What Kind of Fun? This Friday, HSA’s afternoon get-together with gooey goodies and casual activities will include hot apple cider, Halloween trivia, mini pumpkin decorating, and Halloween origami!

When & Where: This ghastly get-together will be…

  • On Friday, October 25th, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  • Upstairs in the Honors Center at 10 Green Way

Benefits:

  • Connect with other Honors students
  • Enjoy scrumptious snacks and exciting activities
  • Kick-start your Halloweekend

No RSVP necessary, just join us upstairs in the Honors Center. Non-Honors students are welcome!

Interested in Laboratory Behavioral Research Using Non-Human Animals?

by Reese Michaelson

Are you interested in behavioral research on animals? Honors College Faculty Fellow Dr. Chad Galuska, Professor and Associate Chair of Psychology, is hosting an information session on Friday, October 25th!

When & Where: This information session will be…

  • On Friday, October 25th, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  • In the Rita Hollings Science Center, room 341

Open to: Honors students who are or intend to declare a major or minor in Psychology, or a minor in neuroscience.

To Register: Email Dr. Galuska at galuskac@cofc.edu to reserve your spot. Space is limited, so act fast!

Nonprofit Communications Intern with The Sophia Institute

by Reese Michaelson

Join The Sophia Institute, a nonprofit center for transformative learning offering innovative programs focused on personal and societal transformation! They are looking for bright young minds who are passionate about moving their initiatives for social justice, racial equity, the rise of the feminine, and environmental awareness into the Charleston world and beyond.

Benefits: Access to workshops, courses, training, and seminars from renowned teachers in the realm of consciousness, spirituality, metaphysics, trauma, activism, advocacy, and beyond.

Great Fit For: Communications scholars who are comfortable working with large groups of people and interested in attending and helping to manage events.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to info@thesophiainstitute.org. Applications are due Friday, November 15th.

For more information, email Alex Seaman at info@thesophiainstitute.org or check out the LinkedIn job posting here.

Apply for the MUSC Internship in Neuroscience for Distinguished Scholars (MINDS)!

by Reese Michaelson

The MINDS program at MUSC is looking for applicants! The program hopes to accept 2-3 students for immediate placement in labs during this school year and may be able to accommodate a summer-only intern.

The Opportunity: The MINDS hopes to provide students interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in a neuroscience-related discipline with a paid research opportunity so they do not have to sacrifice working in order to gain the valuable research experience required to get into graduate programs. Last year was the inaugural year of the program and saw two College of Charleston student participate.

Details: The MINDS program will pair students with a faculty mentor to provide research training and we will work with the students to prepare for applying to graduate school – craft a CV, prepare personal statements, and learn the artful craft of science communication, so you can stand out during interviews. They strongly encourage individuals who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply.

To Apply: Complete the application at this link.

Compensation 101: Finding Your Worth

by Reese Michaelson

Attend Compensation 101, an employer panel all about finding your worth, this Thursday, October 17th!

The Opportunity: Learn about compensation, negotiating employments offers, perks, and the reality of life after college from an experienced panel of employers.

When & Where: This event will be…

  • On Thursday, October 17th, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  • In Addlestone Library room 227

Bonus: Attend the event and enjoy free food and prizes!

To Register: Scan the QR code on the provided flyer or go to this link.

Find more information, including a list of employers on the panel, at the registration link.

CofC Changemaker Series: Carrie Jaquith, Global Head of Digital Product at Abaxx Tech

by Reese Michaelson

The CofC Changemaker Series is hosting Carrie Jaquith as a speaker on October 17th!

About the Speaker: Carrie Jaquith (she/her) is a Global Head of Digital Product at Abaxx Technologies, an Advisory Board Member, and an Educator. Prior to Abaxx, she was Global Head of Digital Enablement for AXA XL’s Data, Intelligence & Analytics group. She has taught at Columbia University’s Master of Science in Applied Analytics program and collaborated with groups at Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch.

When & Where: Three separate opportunities to meet with Carrie this Thursday, October 17!

  • HONS 205 Fireside Chat: 10:50 – 11:15 p.m. in 10 Green Way room 200
  • Mentoring Matters Lunch: 11:20 – 12:30 p.m. in Liberty Dining Hall
  • Changemakers Series Speaker: 1:40 –  2:55 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Auditorium at the Beatty Center

Join the Conversation: All three opportunities are open to all students. No registration necessary.

Share Your Story of Academic Belonging and Win Free Earbuds!

by Reese Michaelson

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Office of Institutional Diversity have partnered to develop a faculty development certificate on Academic Belonging, Classroom Climate, and Community Building (to be offered in Spring 2025). To better understand students’ positive, negative, and neutral experiences of academic belonging, they are collecting anonymous student stories.

Free Earbuds: Students can share more than one story. Participants will have three chances to win FREE Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones.

To Share Your Story: Complete the survey by November 7.

  • For more information, contact Margaret Hagood at HagoodM@cofc.edu.

Harbor Hack 2024 Registration is Now Open!

by Reese Michaelson

Are you interested in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, meeting new people, learning something new, or competing for a prize? CharlestonHack HarborHack is the place for you! Whether you’re a novice taking your first steps into the tech world or an expert pushing your boundaries, HarborHack brings together people from all walks of life.

The Challenge: Themed around transformation, you’ll form a team of two to five and be tasked to develop digital solutions that transform the way we live while also harnessing your skills to transform yourself. This experience is designed to challenge and change you—step outside your comfort zone and do something you’ve never done before.

When & Where: This hackathon will be…

  • Between Friday, October 18th and Sunday, October 20th, with the main hacking day on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • At the College of Charleston Harbor Walk campus

To Register: Head to this link to sign up!

For more information, click on the registration link.