On Thursday, March 24th at 7 pm, Friends of MSF will have a Tanya Morshed, a speaker from MSF, presenting via zoom.
Tanya Morshed is an experienced social worker who previously served as a Mental Health Activity Manager in the field with MSF; Tanya Morshed also participated in a small response for Afghan refugees during her assignment in Tajikistan.
Interested Students may RSVP and find the Zoom Link here!
Next Tuesday, March 22nd from 12:30 to 1:45 the College Libraries and the Office of Institutional Diversity will be putting on Beyond the Filter: Telling Stories with Photographs of Family and Community.
Students are invited to bring their favorite photos – digital or print – and share stories with one another. Through sharing photographs of family and loved ones, participants will contribute and discover stories about themselves and one another revealing roots, connections, and provocative parallels that surprise and engage us in community.
In addition to sharing photographs, scholars and community members will discuss the power of images for storytelling, identity, and representation in our public memory. Specimens of historic photographs including daguerreotypes, tintypes, cabinet cards, and stereoviews will also be on display.
Students may learn more and register for the event here!
The Office of Student Wellness and Well-being offers training for the CofC campus community in suicide intervention. Learn what you can say and do to help a friend in distress. Training sessions are typically held over the summer months on campus (typically in July and August) with multiple options including two-day, intervention skills training and single day sessions focused on campus resources. Students are welcome and encouraged to participate.
If you’re interested, fill out this form. Training dates will be determined later in the spring, and interested attendees will be contacted with more details.
Submit an abstract highlighting your student research, creative activities, or community service projects.CofC Expo 2022 is the first event of its kind at the College, and will showcase student research, creative activities and community service projects from across campus. This is a perfect opportunity for students to share their highly impressive undertakings with the local community, and to gain public presentation experience that will be valuable for future endeavors.
CofC Expo 2022 is scheduled for Thursday, April 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in TD Arena (301 Meeting Street). This event is free and open to the public.
Want to participate? Submit an abstract to be considered. The deadline to submit an abstract is March 14.
The Lonon Foundation is looking for student volunteers to volunteer with UPLIFT. The UPLIFT Program provides free monthly events for children ages 6-17 affected by a parent or caregiver’s cancer.
The Lonon Foundation will be hosting an orientation Zoom session for all students interested on Monday, February 22nd at 6pm via Zoom.
Students interested may access the meeting here!!
For any additional questions, please reach out to Emily Dombrowski at dombrowskieg@g.cofc.edu
There is still time to volunteer to work backstage on a CofC Stages production this semester! Many of the positions that need to be filled can be learned on the job, so let your curiosity be your guide. Work backstage for a THTR 201 credit or just do it to be a part of the College of Charleston’s vibrant arts community.
Read on below to discover the opportunities that are available, and contact Dr. Vivian Appler at applervr@cofc.edu with your interest and questions.
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THE MAGIC FLUTE (2/17-2/28)
• Wardrobe Crew
• Sound Board Operator
EVERYBODY (3/11-3/20)
• Wardrobe Crew
• Lighting Programmer
• Sound Board Operator
• Stage Hands
• Camera Operator
• Captioning/Editing
WANDERLUST: Student Dance (3/18-3/27)
• Fly Rail
• Sound Board Operator
• Camera Operator
CABARET (4/7-4/16)
• Lighting Programmer
• Sound Board Operator
• Fly Rail
• Sound Assistant
• Follow Spot Operator
• Camera Operators
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Center Stage presents a student-run production of Swing of the Sea by Molly Hagan; a story about Boots, a girl who wears yellow rain boots even when it isn’t raining, and a boy called Eggs grieve the death of their best friend Peter. A play about growing old without aging that examines the way fantasy and memory converge when we lose someone we love. Located in the Chapel Theater (172 Calhoun Street), February 17th, 18th, and 20th at 7:30 pm.
There are several Honors students involved in the production, so come out and show them your support. The Swing of the Sea is free to attend. Check out Cougar Connect for more details, or contact kirkmanja@g.cofc.edu.
The Academic Advising and Planning Center is looking for three Peer Advisors for the 2022 – 2023 academic year. Peer advisors may either start this summer or next fall.
This is a great leadership opportunity for any student; no experience required, Peer Advisors will be trained by the Academic Advising and Planning Center.
The deadline to apply for this position is February 6th at 5:00pm. Students interested will need to provide two letters of recommendation; one from a professor and one from a former employer. Letters of recommendation may be submitted here.
Check out more information and how to apply here!