Category: Community Engagement

Community engagement activities from HSA, LOI, and more

Donate to Support the Cougar Pantry for Fill the Wagon!

List of all the items for the Fill the Wagon Challenge

Help stock the Cougar Pantry and make a difference for students in need. Let’s work together to help fight food insecurity!

🗓 Donation Window: Jan. 26 – Feb. 6, 2026
đź“Ť Drop-off Location: Wagon at the Berry Study Space + Randolph Hall
✅ Group C: Student Success & Engaged Learning, LCWA Dean’s Office, Honors College
What’s Needed:
  • See the attached poster above ⬆️
  • See the attached list of accepted items below ⬇️

Volunteer for LOWVELO—MUSC’s Cycling Event Funding Lifesaving Research for Cancer!

Volunteer flyer describing the event with dates, times, and how to volunteer.

🚴 LOWVELO 2025 – Volunteer Opportunities

The 30-day countdown is on for the annual Lowcountry’s premier cycling event—LOWVELO 2025—benefiting MUSC Hollings Cancer Center! Sign up to support riders and the cause:

📦 Packet Pick-Up & Registration

đź—“ Date: Thursday, Oct. 30
🕒Time: 3:00–8:00 PM
đź“ŤLocation: Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave, North Charleston
đź”— Sign Up

🎉 Finish Line Cheer Squad

đź—“ Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
đź“ŤLocation: Isle of Palms, 1116 Pavilion Dr.
đź•’Spots Available:

  • 9:30 AM–1:30 PM (25 spots)
  • 12:30 PM–4:30 PM (25 spots)

đź”—Sign Up

 

 

 

Join the NCHC 60th Anniversary Logo Contest

The National Collegiate Honors Council is inviting students to help us design a special 60th Anniversary logo!

Why Participate?

  • Recognition: The top 3 selected designs will be officially recognized by NCHC.
  • Rewards: Cash prizes for the top 3 designs (Visa gift cards; team entries split the award):1st Place: $500
  • Impact: The 1st Place design will debut at the NCHC25 kick-off in San Diego and be showcased on all anniversary communications, merchandise, and events from November 2025–November 2026.

Submit your ideas online by October 17.

Become an Honors Ambassador and help recruit the next class of Honors students!

The Honors College is looking for Honors Ambassadors to help us recruit and welcome the Honors College Class of 2030!

What does an Ambassador do? You’ll help the Honors College admissions team with recruitment events, campus visits, various recruitment tasks, and communication with prospective students.

Benefits: Help potential new Honors students determine if CofC is the best fit for them. Prospective students and families love to hear from current students directly, so we truly value each and every one of our ambassadors as they all showcase all the diverse interests our students have.

  • It’s a great resume builder and fun way to stay involved and represent the Honors College! If you remain an ambassador through graduation, you’ll receive a special Honors Ambassador cord to wear during the graduation ceremony.

Great Fit For: Open to any Honors College student, freshman through senior! (Returning Ambassadors do not need to fill out this application.)

How to apply: Complete the online interest form by 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 4. The Honors Admissions team will contact you with next steps. Questions? alanivab@cofc.edu.

Register for the MIND Conference!

You’re invited to attend the 2025 MIND Conference from May 29–31!

The Conference: The MIND Conference brings together patients, families, researchers, health practitioners, and community leaders for an exciting journey into the future of brain and spine health. This year’s gathering includes some of our region’s most knowledgeable experts in neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry, neurosurgery, and so much more!

More Details: Across three days of interactive sessions, keynote talks, and networking opportunities, you’ll have conversations that translate cutting-edge research into real-world impact. As an attendee, you’ll be invited to tap into the expertise of this vibrant community and discover new ways to support neurological wellness. The conference will be held at the Francis Marion Hotel.

Benefits: Excellent networking opportunities and free food and refreshments for all student attendees!

To Register: Go to this registration link and select the “Trainee/Non-Faculty Admission” option ($25).

Click this link for more information. If you encounter technical issues with registration, reach out to MUSC’s Dr. M S Zobaer at zobaer@musc.edu.

Community Health Post-grad Fellowship with Project Horseshoe Farm

Apply now to the Horseshoe Farm Community Health Fellowship, a pioneering gap year opportunity for recent college graduates passionate about community health and service leadership.

The Fellowship is for top recent college graduates from across the country, who participate in and learn from Horseshoe Farm’s innovative 6 pillar approach to helping our vulnerable neighbors, strengthening local communities, and preparing tomorrow’s community health and citizen service leader.

Benefits:

  • Gain hands-on experience in community health programs.
  • Develop leadership skills through mentorship and real-world projects.
  • Make a meaningful impact on vulnerable populations.

Registration Instructions: Apply now by visiting Project Horseshoe Farm. Deadline is March 2, 2025.

Apply for the Gibbes Museum of Art Vibrant Leaders Development Program!

The Gibbes Museum of Art is looking for students to join their Vibrant Leaders Development Program for the summer of 2025!

The Program: A 40 hr/week, nine-week paid internship at Charleston’s only art museum, aiming to help students of color gain valuable insights, skills, and connections that pave the way for impactful careers in the museum field.

Benefits:

  • Get a 360-degree experience in an art museum context
  • Engage in one-on-one mentorship opportunities
  • Be introduced to a range of issues and activities involving planning, organization, finance, marketing, community-building, and more

Great Fit For: Students of color interested in exploring a career in the arts.

To Apply: Go to this link to apply. Applications are due February 23rd, and award recipients will be notified by April 1st.

Click here to learn more about the program.

Community Health Assessment Volunteers

Healthy Tri-County is seeking students to assist with quantitative and qualitative research methods for the 2025 Tri-County Community Health Needs Assessment.

The Opportunity: Student will experience professional work in focus group facilitation, qualitative research analysis, community based participatory research, etc. All necessary trainings are provided.

The Benefits:

  • Community-based research experience
  • Mentorship from a public health professional
  • Networking with key community organizations and major hospitals in the Tri-County

Great Fit For: Public Health / Pre-Med

Get Involved: Interested students should send a professional summary to Honors alum Madison James (mjames@tuw.org).