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Announcements from the Honors College

Engage with Community Partners at the Bonner Leader Program’s Engage & Empower Event

by Reese Michaelson

Interested in earning some community service hours and helping out local non-profits? Head to the Bonner Leader Program’s “Engage & Empower” event on February 24th!

The Opportunity: During this immersive service experience, students will have the opportunity to learn more about and engage with community partners/organizations such as Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Hope Lodge, Metanoia, and the CofC Gender Sexuality Center. Students will also be able to take part in dialogue and learning more about Charleston and the issues the city faces such as food deserts, K12 education, and more.

When & Where: The event will be…

To Attend: RSVP for the event with this link by Tuesday, February 20th.

If you have any questions about the event, email volunteer@cofc.edu.

The Women and Gender Studies Dept. is Seeking Submissions for Their Newsletter

by Reese Michaelson

The Women and Gender Studies Department is sourcing student submissions to showcase individual work that is related to Women and Gender Studies in their newsletter!

What You Can Submit: You can submit all sorts of things, including:

  • Personal artwork
  • Visual art
  • Poetry
  • Ongoing research
  • Essays
  • Fiction writing
  • Any other student venture that focuses on women and gender in its subject matter!

To Submit: Click here to go to the submission form. Submissions are due Thursday, February 29th.

The Mroz Global Leadership Institute Summit Starts on Thursday, February 22nd!

by Reese Michaelson

The Mroz Institute Summit on “Conflict, Cooperation, and Diplomacy: Perspectives on the Middle East, Latin America, China, and Russia” will take place at the College of Charleston on February 22nd and 23rd, 2024!

The Summit: This event brings a tremendous group of distinguished academics and practitioners working on conflict resolution and cooperation in various regions around the world to campus.

When & Where: The summit will be…

  • On Thursday, February 22nd, starting at 4:00 p.m., and Friday, February 23rd, starting at 7:45 a.m.
  • In RITA room 101

To Attend: Click here to register for the summit with the option to attend in person or virtually.

For more information about the summit schedule and its speakers, check out the provided flyer or click the registration link.

Head to S’more Fun Fridays Hosted by the Honors Student Association on February 23rd!

by Reese Michaelson

Join the Honors Student Association for tasty fireside treats and fun-filled activities!

What kind of fun? Every third Friday of the month throughout the spring semester, HSA is hosting an afternoon get-together filled with gooey goodies and casual activities.

When: This upcoming S’more Fun Friday will be from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Honors Center on Friday, February 23rd!

Benefits:

  • Connect with other Honors students
  • Enjoy scrumptious snacks
  • Kick-start your weekend

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

CofC’s Civility Initiative is Hosting a Discussion About Healthy Conflict in Personal Relationships

by Reese Michaelson

The Civility Initiative is leading a panel discussion on Healthy Conflict in Personal Relationships on Valentine’s Day!

Details: The discussion will feature insights from Honors Faculty Fellow Dr. Jenna Abetz (communication faculty), Dr. Amy Kolak (psychology faculty), Dr. Chelsea Reid (psychology faculty), and Dr. Marcie Wiseman (Counseling Center). Moderated by Dr. Michael Lee, director of the Civility Initiative.

When & Where: The discussion will be…

  • On Wednesday, February 14th, from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
  • In the Stern Center Ballroom

Click this link for more information and to express interest in the event.

Meet with International Economist and Honors alum Patrick Crotty for a coffee conversation

by plasmatinc

Patrick Crotty ’20, an International Economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission, is visiting campus and will meet with a select group of Honors students for a coffee conversation.

When: Thursday, February 8, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

About Patrick:

  • Researches economic trends in advanced manufacturing sectors for the ITC.
  • Research experience in economic development, foreign policy, real estate/urban economics, and public opinion.
  • Attended Duke University’s M.A. in Analytical Political Economy program.
  • Majored in economics and political science at CofC, where he was a Beatty Scholar, Market Process Scholar, and studied Mandarin Chinese during an intensive, nine-month study abroad in mainland China.

Great fit For: ECON / INTB / POLI / INTL

Join the Conversation: Space is limited, so register today to reserve your spot.

Celebrate Black History Month at CofC with These Opportunities Including Private Dinners with Speakers!

by Reese Michaelson

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate, CofC is hosting tons of events and opportunities, including the Office of Institutional Diversity’s Signature Speaker Series!

The Series: Three South Carolina professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences will be featured; each presentation is open to the public and will take place in SSMB 129 at 5:30pm on the dates indicated.

Essay Details: After each public presentation, the Office of Institutional Diversity will host a private dinner with the speaker and a small group of students. Any student interested in having dinner with the speaker is invited to submit an essay explaining your career goals, why you would like to have dinner with the speaker and what you hope to learn. Please submit a separate essay for each speaker. Essays should be submitted to oid@cofc.edu by the deadlines indicated below. Selected students will be notified via email.

Speaker Details:

  • SC Senator Deon Tedder, recently elected and youngest member of the SC Senate, will present about diversity in higher education and civic engagement on February 12th. Essays for this opportunity are due February 5th.
  • Dr. Dante Pelzer, Associate Director of Student Diversity at MUSC, will present about diversity and under-representation in the health professions on February 20th. Essays for this opportunity are due February 13th.
  • Etu Evans, celebrity footwear and accessories designer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. will present on February 22. Essays for this opportunity are due February 14th.

For more information and to learn about all the events celebrating Black History Month throughout February, check out the provided flyer.

Rotary Global Grants Information Session on February 7th

by Reese Michaelson

Considering graduate school outside of the US? Make sure to head to the Rotary Global Grants info session!

Details: Information will be given about the Rotary Foundation’s global grant scholarships, which provide up to $45,000 in funding for graduate programs that align with one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus: promotion of peace, disease prevention, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, education and literacy, economic development, and environmental protection.

When & Where: The info session will be…

  • On Wednesday, February 7th, at 5:30 p.m.
  • In Robert Scott Small room 248

Have questions but can’t make the info session? Email nationalawards@cofc.edu.