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Announcements from the Honors College

Motivational Speaker Brady Silverwood is Coming to Campus!

by Reese Michaelson

TEDx motivational speaker, two-time author, and cross-country ultrarunner Brady Silverwood will be giving an inspiring talk about how to overcome mental barriers next week!

About Brady Silverwood: Brady’s achievements include co-founding Sunny Co Clothing while studying at The University of Arizona, who once received 50,000 orders in 28 minutes, running 3,311 miles across the USA just one year after running his first ever half-marathon, writing two books, and much more!

When & Where: The talk will be…

  • On Tuesday, April 16th, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
  • In the Stern Center Ballroom

To Attend: Click this link to RSVP for the event. The talk is completely free to attend!

Join Zahra Hankir for a Talk on De-Centering the Western Gaze and Cultural Narratives

by Reese Michaelson

The Office of Institutional Diversity’s (OID) Signature Speaker for April will be Zahra Hankir, a Lebanese British journalist and editor who writes about the intersection of politics, culture, and society, particularly in the Middle East!

About Zahra Hankir: Zahra’s background is Middle Eastern Studies, Islamic movements and International Politics. She was awarded a Jack R. Howard Fellowship in International Journalism to attend the Columbia University School of Journalism, where she specialized in newspaper and magazine writing and wrote about the Muslim community of Queens. She is the editor of Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World and the author of Eyeliner: A Cultural History.

When & Where: The talk will be…

  • On Friday, April 12th, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  • In ECTR room 118

This event is free to attend; no registration required.

Honors College Class of 2024 Boat Cruise

by plasmatinc

The Honors College is hosting a boat cruise for graduating Honors students!

The Date: Thursday, May 2 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

The Cruise: All aboard the Charleston Princess for a Blues & BBQ cruise. Enjoy live music, a BBQ buffet, and a cash bar alongside your fellow Honors graduates and Honors faculty/staff. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. and the boat sets sail promptly at 7:00 p.m. from the Charleston Maritime Center (10 Wharside St.) for a two-hour tour.

The Cost: Honors is subsidizing tickets for graduating seniors such that you can join us for a discounted rate of $30.

  • Because we’re subsidizing the tickets, participation is limited to graduating Honors students (no guests allowed, sorry!).

Anchors away! Seniors, to join us on the cruise…

  1. Complete this registration form to be added to the passenger manifest.
  2. Purchase your ticket through the College’s marketplace portal.

The deadline to register/pay is Friday, April 12. contact Cristy Landis landisc@cofc.edu or Mary Moser moserm@cofc.edu with questions.

 

Art and Healing Intervention: Examining How Art Impacts Mood

by Reese Michaelson

Interested in participating in a short study to find out how art affects your mood? Sign up to attend this session on art and healing!

When & Where: The event will be…

  • On Tuesday, April 9th, at 2:30 p.m.
  • In the lobby of the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art (161 Calhoun St)

To Register: Click this link to sign up to attend, or scan the QR code on the flyer. The session will be limited to 50 participants, so make sure to sign up soon!

Contact Samantha Tracey (traceysh@g.cofc.edu) with any questions.

Honors College Class of 2024 Boat Cruise!

by plasmatinc

The Honors College is hosting a boat cruise for graduating Honors students!

The Date: Thursday, May 2 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

The Cruise: All aboard the Charleston Princess for a Blues & BBQ cruise. Enjoy live music, a BBQ buffet, and a cash bar alongside your fellow Honors graduates and Honors faculty/staff. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. and the boat sets sail promptly at 7:00 p.m. from the Charleston Maritime Center (10 Wharside St.) for a two-hour tour.

The Cost: Honors is subsidizing tickets for graduating seniors such that you can join us for a discounted rate of $30.

  • Because we’re subsidizing the tickets, participation is limited to graduating Honors students (no guests allowed, sorry!).

Anchors away! Seniors, to join us on the cruise…

  1. Complete this registration form to be added to the passenger manifest.
  2. Purchase your ticket through the College’s marketplace portal.

The deadline to register/pay is Thursday, April 4. contact Cristy Landis landisc@cofc.edu or Mary Moser moserm@cofc.edu with questions.

 

Faculty Lecture Series: She-Demons, Sensuous Goddesses, and Sorceresses

by plasmatinc

Join Honors College Faculty Fellow and Spanish faculty member Dr. Sharonah Fredrick for a Faculty Lecture Series discussion, She-Demons, Sensuous Goddesses, and Sorceresses: Wither the Female Image in Non-Western Mythology?

When: Wednesday, April 10, 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. in Addlestone 127.

The discussion will focus on three archetypes of magical and rebellious females in world folklore and literature, and ask: What are the elements that made, and make, these images of strong and often dominant women popular in both matriarchal and patriarchal societies?

  • Plus, free lunch!

Join the Conversation: Free and open to all; No registration necessary.

Join attorney and executive John Culhane for a Coffee Conversation

by plasmatinc

John Culhane, former EVP and General Counsel of Coca-Cola, will meet with a select group of Honors students for a casual coffee conversation.

When: Tuesday, April 16, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

About the Speaker: John J. Culhane is the former Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Coca-Cola Enterprises and has served for many years as scholar-in-residence in the Honors College. He has vast legal, business, and scholarly experience on topics that include…

  • Corporate law
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • European corporate policy
  • The Supreme Court, the U.S. Constitution, and the electoral process

Great fit For: Political Science / Pre-Law / International Business / Business Administration / International Studies

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

Save the Date: Honors College Field Day

by plasmatinc

It’s back! Honors College Field Day, an annual class competition event, returns this Reading Day (April 25). May the best class win!

When: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25.

Where: Marion Square.

What to Expect: Come out, take a break, have some fun, and compete for your class before finals begin. With a revamped format that will challenge students through feats of strength, team-trials, brainteasers, and more!

  • Redemption tour? Last year’s Field Day was mired in controversy. Will this year’s event redeem itself? There’s only one way to find out!

Represent your Class: Sign up to participate and lead your class to glory.