Join Honors College faculty fellows José Chávarry and Sharonah Fredrick for a lecture/workshop that examines the often misunderstood phenomenon of cross-dressing through history, literature and music.

Cross-Dressing Warriors: Six Hundred Years of History and Literature
An Honors College Lecture and Discussion
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Addlestone Library Room 227 (Second Floor): 4:30pm – 6:00pm

The Topic: From Inca Peru to Shakespeare’s England/Ireland, from Colonial Mexico to the birth of the USA, cross-dressing has been a constant phenomenon in Europe and the Americas and serves as a fascinating avenue to explore original creations, and reworkings, of traditional ideas of gender.

The Lecture/Workshop will explore some famous cases of cross-dressing that help to illustrate these fascinating and constantly evolving concepts of men dressing as women and women dressing as men, as well as definitions of masculinity and femininity in diverse cultures.

• Honors students are encouraged to also bring their own examples and discuss and share ideas.

How to Attend: Space is limited, so register for a spot to join the discussion!

Beyond George Street is hosting a faculty fair open to all Honors College students.

Honors College Faculty Fair
Tuesday, October 1, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
RITA 101

The Event: A networking fair featuring faculty representatives from across campus. Stop by to chat and learn about opportunities and experiences unique to each major.

Great Fit For: The event is required for all HONS 100 students, but all Honors students are welcome to attend!

No registration necessary, just stop by.

Is the ability to write and think creatively part of human nature? Join a group of Honors students and faculty for an intimate and lively discussion on the topic (with free pizza provided!).

The Discussion: Many have maintained that humans are distinct in our ability to think, use language, and to be creative. Recent development in artificial intelligence seem to undermine these claims. Is the ability to write and think creatively part of human nature? Is that threatened by developments in AI technology?

• Our group discussion will focus on a public lecture by Annette Vee taking place directly before we meet and will be led by professors of philosophy Todd Grantham and Christian Coseru. Students are encouraged (though not required) to attend the Annette Vee lecture beforehand.

Androids, Spirits, and Chatbots: Historicizing AI Writing
Monday, September 30, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., RITA 102

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Honors College Discussion: AI, Writing, and Human Nature
Monday, September 30, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m., ECTR 109

How to Participate: To participate in the discussion, email Professor Grantham (granthamt@cofc.edu). Attendance will be limited to the first 20 students who RSVP. The Vee lecture is open to the public and no registration in necessary.

Explore the various majors and minors the College of Charleston offers at the Fall 2024 Majors and Minors Fair.

Fall 2024 Majors and Minors Fair
Wednesday, Sept 25
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Cistern Yard
Rain date: Oct 9

The Event: Speak personally with faculty, staff and student representatives from academic programs and campus resources in one location to learn about specific requirements for majors, minors, and career options. Prizes for attendees!

Great Fit For: All undecided, re-deciding and exploring students.

Calling all South Carolina college students! Compete for thousands in cash prizes 5th Annual SC Innovates Pitch Competition.

How it Works: Students from across SC pitch a promising business idea or social enterprise. 15 semi-finalists from across the state advance to an in-person finale where $10,000 in cash prizes will be doled out.

• Honors students regularly excel in the competition, and you can too!

Great fit for: Everyone! Great ideas aren’t limited by your major. You can enter as an individual or as part of a team with up to four members.

How to Apply: 5-slide pitch deck + 90-second video by Friday, October 4.

• More details on the SC Innovates promo page.