Author Archives: Reese Michaelson

Information Sessions About Fulbright Awards

by Reese Michaelson

Fulbright provides funding for students to attend graduate school, conduct research, or teach English abroad in over 140 countries worldwide. To learn more about this program, the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards is hosting three info sessions about Fulbright!

When & Where: The three sessions are…

  • on Wednesday, March 20th, at 3:00 p.m. in RSS 248
  • on Tuesday, March 26th, at 2:00 p.m. in RSS 252
  • on Wednesday, April 3rd, at 1:00 p.m. in RSS 252

If you have any questions, email Dr. Woram at nationalawards@cofc.edu.

Join the Honors College for Trivia Night on March 19th!

by Reese Michaelson

The Honors Student Association and Phi Eta Sigma are hosting a trivia night on Tuesday, March 19th, and you’re invited!

When & Where: The competition will be…

  • On Tuesday, March 19th, at 5:30 p.m.
  • At Liberty Fresh Food Company

Benefits: The event is free to attend, but you can compete for very real prizes (and bragging rights)!

Teams: Bring a group of friends or show up and join a team at the event; all are welcome!

To Attend: Click this link to register for the event.

Join the Honors College at the Theatre!

by Reese Michaelson

The Honors College Signature Series is providing free tickets to a performance of Cadillac Crew by the Footlight Players at their downtown Queen Street Playhouse with an exclusive Q&A discussion after the show between our group and director Gary Marshall!

When & Where: The performance will be…

  • On Sunday, March 24th, at 3:00 p.m.
  • At the Queen Street Playhouse (20 Queen Street)

Play Synopsis: On the day of a much-anticipated speech by Rosa Parks during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, four activists working in a Virginia civil rights office wonder whether the proclamation of equality amongst mankind includes women. With remarkable insight and unexpected humor, Cadillac Crew reclaims the stories of the forgotten leaders who blazed the trail for desegregation and women’s rights and asks: when will the world be ready to embrace women in all their capacity?

To Attend: Click here for the registration link. Tickets are free for Honors students!

Join the CofC Generative AI Team!

by Reese Michaelson

Curious about generative artificial intelligence? Check out this opportunity to participate in a Hackathon, take a class on Storytelling with AI, and compete in the IBM 2024 Call for Code Global Challenge for a chance to win $50,000!

The Opportunity: Honors Faculty Fellow Lancie Affonso is hoping to recruit a team of 3-5 CofC students to compete in the April 19th-21st CHS Hack Ops and get feedback on their solution before entering the  IBM 2024 Call for Code Global Challenge. Professor Affonso will also be teaching an exclusive colloquium course in fall 2024 on Storytelling in the Ae of AI.

Timeline:

  • March 29th: Team formed (3-5 students)
  • April 19th-21st: Team participates in CHS HackOps at the Harbor Entrepreneurship Center
  • October 17th: IBM Challenge submissions due
  • December 2024: IBM Challenge winners announced

Students who are interested in joining our CofC Storytelling with AI team for this competition or learning about IBM Skills Build and Red Hat Academy can contact Professor Affonso at affonsol@cofc.edu.

Join in the Discussion at “Counseling for Climate Change” on Thursday

by Reese Michaelson

Join an insightful and supportive event, “Counseling for Climate Change,” where students can engage in open discussions about the emotional weight of climate change impacts and discover effective coping strategies.

The Event: Led by licensed counselor associate, Abigail Harmon, this workshop aims to provide a safe space for students to express their concerns, fears, and anxieties surrounding climate change while also equipping them with tools to communicate and address these issues constructively.

When & Where: The discussion will be…

  • On Thursday, March 21st, from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
  • In Rita room 102

Have the Opportunity To:

  • Share experiences and emotions related to climate change in a supportive environment.
  • Learn coping mechanisms and mindfulness techniques to manage eco-anxiety and stress.
  • Explore effective communication strategies for discussing climate change with peers, family, and communities.
  • Gain insights into sustainable lifestyle choices and actions to mitigate climate change impacts.
  • Access resources for ongoing support and engagement with climate-related issues.

No registration necessary. See the provided flyer for more details.

Apply for a Summer Internship with the Women’s Foreign Policy Group

by Reese Michaelson

The Women’s Foreign Policy Group (WFPG) is seeking both a program planning intern and a communications intern for this summer!

About WFPG: The Women’s Foreign Policy Group empowers and advances women’s leadership in international affairs through cutting-edge global policy programs featuring prominent women leaders, robust mentoring programs, and premier networking with high-level foreign policy practitioners. Founded over 29 years ago, WFPG expands the foreign policy dialogue across political divides and generations and supports women leaders at every stage of their careers.

Programs Internship: WFPG is looking for responsible and motivated interns to focus on planning and outreach for programs with international affairs officials and experts. In addition to assisting with their programs, interns also research foreign policy topics before events, publish articles on events, and assist with membership outreach.

Communications Internship: WFPG is looking for specialized interns to focus on raising WFPG’s visibility and maintaining its digital presence. The communications intern works closely with the Program Manager and Executive Director on the WFPG’s website, social media, monthly digital newsletter, and print materials, as well as collaborating with programs interns on programming and event research.

To Apply: Go to this link to apply for either internship. Applications have a hard deadline of April 5th, but they will be accepted on a rolling basis with a cap of 120 applicants, so act fast!

Details and full job descriptions can be found here. Both opportunities are in-person in Washington, DC.

Sign up to Showcase Your Musical Talents or Help Organize a Musical Event!

by Reese Michaelson

Interested in participating or helping organize a student-led musician spotlight? Sign up to perform or help out!

The Opportunity: Honors freshman (and Cellist) Owen Catron is hosting a student musician spotlight in April and is looking for participants and helpers. Participation could include performing in the event, organizing event details, and/or helping set up.

To Participate: Scan the QR code on the provided flyer or click this link to go to the sign-up form.

For more information, click the sign-up link above.

Applications Are Open for the Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders

by Reese Michaelson

Applications are now open for the fully funded Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders!

The Opportunity: The Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders is a fully-paid enrichment and training program in Washington, DC, seeking to expand awareness and access to Foreign Service careers to students. The Fellowship provides undergraduate students with insight into American diplomacy while underscoring educational, internship, and career paths within the U.S. Foreign Service.

Details: The Fellowship will occur in Washington, DC, from Sunday, June 23 to Saturday, June 29, 2024. Fellows will be paid a stipend of $500 and receive per diem for meals and incidentals for each day of the program. Roundtrip airfare, lodging, and ground transportation to and from the Washington, DC airport will also be covered.

Included Activities: Full-day visit to the U.S. Department of State, interactive two-day diplomatic skills training course, diplomacy simulation, panel discussions with representatives from the broader U.S. Foreign Service apparatus, various site visits, tour of Washington monuments and cultural activities, and virtual workshops before and following the program.

To Apply: Go to this link to apply. Applications are due Wednesday, March 20th, at 11:59 p.m.

For more information, click the application link or send an email to DiplomacyRISE@meridian.org. There will also be an informational webinar on Thursday, March 7th, at 8:00 p.m., which you can register for here.