Sustainable Art Mural Design for the Blue Line Project

You’re invited to submit a design for the Blue Line Project’s Mural Design Contest!

Details: The Blue Line Project is an awareness initiative that aims to educate our community about the reality of sea level rise and climate change by visualizing the potential impacts of storm surges through art installations. They plan to bring this conversation to the College of Charleston campus by designing a mural on the 114 Wentworth building, facing the downtown student garden.

Design Guidelines: For your submissions, you’re encouraged to sketch out your ideas however you are comfortable, whether that is a pencil sketch of ideas or if you prefer to make it online. You can use colors to convey different levels of details if you want to, or you can use shading instead. The requirements for the submission are:

3 visible blue lines at varying heights (about 10ft, 12ft, and 16ft tall)
Must be at least the height of the maximum line, but as wide as you would like
May not include profanity, political, derogatory language, or religious references

Other than that, the entire design is up to you!

Great Opportunity For: Any student with a passion for sustainability, regardless of your major, year of study, or prior artistic background!

Submissions: Click this link to submit your design! Submissions close on Friday, November 22nd.

For more information, check out the details at the submission link, contact Honors student Abby Malloy at malloyam@g.cofc.edu, or reach out to the Blue Line Project on Instagram.

Biology Research Opportunity

Nov7 by Reese Michaelson

You have the opportunity to conduct research related to amphibian biology, ecosystems, and environmental change with Dr. Allison Welch’s research group!

Benefits: Participating students will gain hands-on research skills and opportunities for summer funding, academic credit, and/or a Bachelor’s Essay project.

Great Fit For: Sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a major or minor in Biology, Marine Biology, or Environmental and Sustainability Studies. They are looking for students with a strong interest in research, eagerness to learn, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. No experience required!

Interested? Please reach out to Dr. Welch at welcha@cofc.edu to discuss your interest.

Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers: A Conversation on Charleston’s Underserved Communities

Nov5 by Reese Michaelson

The Center for Sustainable Development is hosting a conversational event centered around the underserved communities of Charleston next week!

The Panel: The speakers at this event will include…

Dr. Rénard Harris, professor of teacher education
Lauren Herterich, Executive Director of Kids on Point, an Honors Engaged partner organization
Jeckie Winston of Friends of Gadsden Creek

When & Where: This event will be…

On Tuesday, November 12th, from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
In the Alumni Center

To Attend: No registration required! Free drinks and snacks will be provided at the event.

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

Oct31 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.

The ABCs of Credit: Financial Wellness Lunch & Learn

Oct30 by Reese Michaelson

Ready to up your financial game? Join CofC Financial Wellness for the ABCs of Credit and master your financial wellness!

Learn About:

How credit scores work
Smart strategies to build and maintain good credit
The do’s and don’ts of managing credit cards
Insider tips to avoid debt traps

When & Where: This event will be…

On Thursday, November 7th, from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
In the Tate Center Room 132

To Register: Click this link to sign up! The first 15 students to register and attend will get a free lunch!

Apply for a Fully Funded Internship/Study Abroad This Summer!

Oct29 by Reese Michaelson

Applications for the 2025 Douglass-O’Connell Global Internship are now open!

The Opportunity: The Douglass-O’Connell Global Internship is an eight-week program promoting freedom, equality, social justice, and economic mobility, giving students the opportunity to attend lectures on the history of social change in Ireland, participate in extracurricular and networking activities, and intern with a host company that aligns with their skills and career goals.

Details: 12 exceptional student leaders will be selected for a transformative summer internship program in Dublin, Ireland, where they will draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders: Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell. Co-sponsored by CIEE, the Government of Ireland, and the African American Irish Diaspora Network all program costs are covered, including housing and airfare. Students will also receive a stipend for their time on the program.

To Apply: Click this link to go to the application. 1st, 2nd or 3rd year students with a GPA of 3.0 or above who are Pell Grant eligible are invited to apply. The application is due on November 29th.

For more information, check out the provided flyer or click this link.

Critical Language Scholarship Informational Workshop

Oct23 by Reese Michaelson

Interested in learning a new language? Want an immersive study abroad experience? The Critical Language Scholarship Program is a fully funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students.

Details: CLS recipients spend eight to ten weeks abroad during the summer learning one of 12 critical languages, including Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, and Korean.

The Workshop: The Center for International Education is hosting an informational workshop, where you can learn about CLS and get tips and tricks for applying. They’ll also discuss CLS Spark, which offers virtual instruction over the summer for beginner students in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Russian.

When & Where: This workshop will be…

On Wednesday, October 30th, at 4:00 p.m.
In Robert Scott Small Room 206 (within the Center for International Education)

Can’t make the workshop or have any questions? Send an email to nationalawards@cofc.edu.

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