Category Archives: Announcements & Events

Announcements from the Honors College

CofC Changemaker Series: Carrie Jaquith, Global Head of Digital Product at Abaxx Tech

by Reese Michaelson

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!

  • HONS 205 Fireside Chat: 10:50 – 11:15 p.m. in 10 Green Way room 200
  • Mentoring Matters Lunch: 11:20 – 12:30 p.m. in Liberty Dining Hall
  • Changemakers Series Speaker: 1:40 –  2:55 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Auditorium at the Beatty Center

Join the Conversation: All three opportunities are open to all students. No registration necessary.

Hygiene Supplies Packing Party for those impacted by recent hurricanes

by plasmatinc

We’re hosting a packing party to collect, prepare, and ship hygiene supplies to those impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Hygiene Supplies Packing Party
Tuesday, October 15, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
RITA 101

How you can help:

  1. Join the packing party and help us pack supplies that have already been donated.
  2. Stop by the packing party to drop off supplies of your own.

Supplies we’re looking for include liners, maxi pads, tampons, and hygienic wipes (all items must be individually wrapped).

Join the party! No RSVP necessary, just stop by!

Harbor Hack 2024 Registration is Now Open!

by Reese Michaelson

Are you interested in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, meeting new people, learning something new, or competing for a prize? CharlestonHack HarborHack is the place for you! Whether you’re a novice taking your first steps into the tech world or an expert pushing your boundaries, HarborHack brings together people from all walks of life.

The Challenge: Themed around transformation, you’ll form a team of two to five and be tasked to develop digital solutions that transform the way we live while also harnessing your skills to transform yourself. This experience is designed to challenge and change you—step outside your comfort zone and do something you’ve never done before.

When & Where: This hackathon will be…

  • Between Friday, October 18th and Sunday, October 20th, with the main hacking day on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • At the College of Charleston Harbor Walk campus

To Register: Head to this link to sign up!

For more information, click on the registration link.

Covering Israel Since October 7th with Barak Ravid

by plasmatinc

The Arnold Center for Israel Studies is hosting journalist Barak Ravid for a talk!

Covering Israel Since October 7th with Barak Ravid
6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 9
Arnold Hall (96 Wentworth St.)

The Speaker: Barak Ravid is an Israeli journalist and a CNN political and foreign policy analyst.

Plus a free book! Student attendees will be able to pick up a copy of Ravid’s latest book on the Abraham Accords for free at the event.

Let’s Talk Devops with Bryan Ko ’20: aq discussion on software development practices

by plasmatinc

All College of Charleston students are invited to join CofC alumnus Bryan Ko ’20 for an intimate discussion on DevOps and software development practices:

Let’s Talk Devops with Bryan Ko ’20
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10
The Compass Room at Harbor Walk

Great Fit For: Computer Information Systems / Technologists

About Bryan: Bryan Ko ‘ 20 is an AIS Consultant with Adaptavist, an Enterprise software firm recently named to the Deloitte Fast 50. As a student at CofC, Bryan developed a “digital town hall” app through the ImpactX program. Learn more on LinkedIn.

Join the Conversation: All students are welcome! Register here to let us know you’re coming.

Cross-Dressing Warriors – A Discussion with Honors College Faculty Fellows

by plasmatinc

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 Faculty Fellows 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 Discussion/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!

Register for the STRT ELLC Roundtable Conference!

by Reese Michaelson

The STRT ELLC Roundtable Conference is a FREE event exploring how higher education is supporting student creators. The ELLC Roundtable will bring together some of the brightest minds in the space to discuss the future of student housing and ELLCs.

Conference Details: The conference will be on Zoom from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. from October 14th through 16th.

Sessions Include:

  • The Importance of Community to Student Creators
  • Beyond the Stereotypes of Student Startup
  • Lots of networking opportunities
  • …and many more!

To Register: Click this link to register for this free virtual conference.

Go to this link to learn more about this event and see a full speaker list and event schedule.

Learn About Study Abroad Opportunities on October 8th!

by Reese Michaelson

Are you interested in learning about how studying abroad could fit into your plan? The Center for International Education is hosting an event where you can learn about all sorts of study abroad opportunities!

When & Where: This event will be…

  • On Tuesday, October 8th, at 5:00 p.m.
  • In Robert Scott Small Room 235

Great Opportunity For: Any Honors Comprehensive or ARCH students!

Bonus: Attending this event counts for extra credit for all students in HONS 100!