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Announcements from the Honors College

Participate in the American Marketing Association’s Speed Networking Event on Tuesday!

by Reese Michaelson

The Charleston chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) is hosting their second annual speed networking event for students!

The Opportunity: Use this unique opportunity to interact and network with representatives from the Charleston AMA professional chapter.

Benefits:

  • Gain networking experience
  • Interact with professionals in the marketing field and get your name out there
  • Food and drinks will be provided!

When & Where: The event will be…

  • On Tuesday, February 6th, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
  • In the Beatty Center Atrium

For more information, see the provided flyer.

S.C.O.P.E. (Safe Campus Outreach, Prevention & Education) Info Session

by plasmatinc

Learn how you can get involved with the College’s Safe Campus Outreach, Prevention & Education (S.C.O.P.E.), an initiative of the Office of Victim Services.

What’s S.C.O.P.E.? We work to highlight crimes affecting college students such as sexual assault, relationship/dating violence and harassment and stalking.

  • The group is recruiting Peer Team volunteers to increase awareness of interpersonal crimes by hosting informative and engaging events.

How to Get Involved:

  • Info session on Wednesday, January 31, 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. in Stern 201.
  • Follow us on Instagram: @cofcscope
  • Get in touch with questions: scopestudentcoor@gmail.com

Info Session About Google Data Center Internship

by Reese Michaelson

The Google Data Center in Moncks Corner and the CofC Office of Institutional Diversity have established a 10-week paid summer internship experience, and are hosting an info session so you can learn all about it!

Who Should Be Interested: First and second-year students (especially first-generation students) of any major!

When & Where: The info session will be…

  • On Monday, February 5th, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (with presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.)
  • At the School of Education Alumni Center (86 Wentworth)

To register for the even, scan the QR code on the flyer or go to this link.

Dear World storytelling project visits CofC to help students share their own unique stories

by plasmatinc

A Dear World storyteller is coming to campus to guide students through a transformative storytelling session that will help you share your own powerful personal narrative.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 5-8pm, Stern Center Ballroom.

What to Expect: You’ll be guided through an innovative storytelling method called Brain Tattooing that will help you uncover your values and purpose by exploring your own unique life stories.

Benefits:

  • Delve into your own meaningful experiences and memories.
  • Better articulate your values and purpose.
  • Receive a Brain Tattoo photograph – a visual testament to the profound insights gained during the session.
  • Start developing your own unique personal narrative.

The experience is free to all CofC students. More details available on the campus calendar.

Honors Student Association hosting Smore Fun Fridays

by plasmatinc

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: From 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Honors Center on the following dates:

  • Friday January, 19
  • Friday, February 23
  • Friday, April 19

Benefits:

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

No RSVP necessary, just add the event to you calendar and join us upstairs in the Honors Center. Non-Honors students are welcome!

Habitat for Humanity Build Day!

by Reese Michaelson

Start the new year off with a helping hand! Grab a few friends and join the Center for Civic Engagement for their first Habitat for Humanity build of the Spring semester. Lunch and transportation will be provided but registration is required.

To Register: Click here and choose ‘Norwood Construction PM Volunteer’ to reserve your space by Friday, January 19th.

When & Where: The event will be…

  • On Saturday, January 20th, from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • At the Habitat for Humanity Norwood build site in North Charleston

For more information, go to the registration link, check out the provided flyer, or contact Anne McGrath at volunteer@cofc.edu.

The Center for Civic Engagement is Rocking the Vote at CofC on Wednesday, January 17th!

by Reese Michaelson

Did you know 41 million members of Gen Z will be eligible to vote in 2024, making this generation of the most powerful forces in local, statewide and national races? Learn more about the power of Gen Z to impact change at the Center for Civic Engagement’s first Pop-Up Service of the semester! They’ll also help you make sure your voter registration is up-to-date, help you apply for an absentee ballot (if needed) and more.

When & Where: The event will be…

  • On Wednesday, January 17th, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • At the Sottile Clock

For more information, please contact Anne McGrath at volunteer@cofc.edu.

The Honors College Is Here to Help You Through Finals!

by Reese Michaelson

It’s finals season! We know this can be a stressful time, so we’re here to help.

Exam Break Snacks: We’re offering free snacks to Honors students from Tuesday, December 5th to Friday, December 8th, in…

  • Berry Residence Hall, outside of Berry 103 and 104
  • The Honors Center at 10 Green Way

The Honors Center: Remember all Honors students have 24/7 swipe access to the study space in the Honors Center! Please note the study space will be unavailable on Tuesday, December 5th through Friday, December 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You are welcome to use the space after 4:30 p.m.

We hope these opportunities help, and good luck on all your finals!