The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) is hosting a presentation on how to conduct and get funding for research at the College of Charleston!
When & Where: This event will be…
Great Opportunity For: Any Honors Comprehensive or ARCH students interested in conducting research!
Bonus: Attending this event counts for extra credit for all students in HONS 100!
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…
Benefits:
No RSVP necessary, just join us upstairs in the Honors Center. Non-Honors students are welcome!
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…
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!
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.
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.
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…
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.
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!
Join the Conversation: All three opportunities are open to all students. No registration necessary.
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.