Category: Campus Involvement

For organizational and leadership opportunities on campus, including within the Honors College

Financial Wellness Initiative kicks off in Cougar Mall

Sharpen your financial skills with Career Center’s new program

Wondering about the personal finance decisions that await you in post-grad life? The Career Center can help! Join us on Monday, November 8, from 1-3:30 p.m. as we kick off our brand new Financial Wellness Program.

Enjoy cookies, candy, and Clyde in Cougar Mall as you meet with local banks and learn about our new financial wellness services

RSVP HERE for the in-person event. Can’t make it to Cougar Mall? Join us on Zoom from 5:30-6:30 for an overview of our services and a chance to meet in small groups with local financial leaders. REGISTER FOR ZOOM EVENT HERE.

Tales From the Healthcare Frontline

Hear from a panel of distinguished College of Charleston alumni and medical professionals

CofC Alumni Weekend Presents:  A panel of distinguished College of Charleston alumni and medical professionals share their experiences from the front lines of the COVID pandemic. A reception following the program will feature drinks and light hors d’oeuvres as well as an opportunity to interact with the College of Charleston EMS Program students and hear about their unique role within the campus community.

Friday, November 19, 2021 AT 4:00 PM
at the Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center, Room 101

Admission: $25 per person.
Proceeds from this event benefit the CofC EMT Program. $7 of each ticket purchase is a charitable donation and may be deductible for federal income tax purposes as allowed by law.

For Tickets Visit: fallalumniweekend.cofc.edu

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Panelists Include:
• Moderator — Susan Hilsman ’83, Physician (Retired) At Spartanburg Regional Wound
Healing Center
• Marc Bahan ’90, Pediatrician At Pee Dee Pediatrics
• Jackson Hartley ’19, Md Candidate At UofSC School Of Medicine
Greenville
• Katherine Twombley ’96, Chief Pediatric Nephrology Medical Director
At MUSC
• Dil Patel ’11, Radiologist At Savannah Chatham Imaging
• Reilly Walker ’20, CofC EMS Coordinator
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Volunteer at the Black Student Union’s 5th Annual Children’s Carnival

Earn service hours, meet new people, and support the community

The College of Charleston’s Black Student Union is looking for volunteers for their 5th annual Children’s Carnival on November 13th from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the Cistern Yard. Volunteer shifts are available from 9:00am to 12:00pm and 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

For all students interested in volunteering, please fill out the google form here.

All volunteers should report to Rita 101 at their chosen time; volunteers will be assigned roles upon arrival.

For any questions, please reach out to CofC Black Student Union.

*All volunteers must follow CofC COVID-19 guidelines

Become a Charleston 40 Tour Guide Today!

Charleston 40 is recruiting new Tour Guides!

Charleston 40, College of Charleston’s Tour Guide Association, is currently looking for new members. The purpose of Charleston 40 is to provide tours, represent the campus to any interested person(s), and facilitate the needs of the Office of Admissions. Charleston 40 holds bi-weekly meetings, and new guides are required to give 1 tour per week.

For any students interested, please complete the Google Form linked below by September 24th.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/uBnbaTTkvDRpVwzH7

For any questions, please reach out to Morgan Lattomus at lattomusme@g.cofc.edu

Expand Your Social Network with the Honors Outreach Committee

Meet new friends within the Honors community at the Outreach Committee’s Mix n’ Mingle social gathering

Get a chance to meet other Honors students as well as representatives from several identity-based organizations on campus! For both new and returning students, this event is a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends! Light refreshments will be available. All are welcome! (All Covid protocols will be followed.)

Wednesday, September 15th from 5:00-6:00 PM

Location: Barnett Courtyard (the outdoor courtyard across George Street from CVS; rain location: RITA 101)

Be a Peer Mentor with the Reach Program!

The Reach Program is Currently Looking for Social and Fitness Mentors!

Participate in traditional college activities with your mentee such as studying, eating meals, attending fitness classes and sporting events, going to the gym, or simply hanging out together. Commit to a short amount of time each week and star building a truly valuable relationship!

For more info about the Reach Program and mentoring, contact Arianne Bauserman (bausermanam@cofc.edu).

If you have questions about the application or training process, contact Page Keller (kellerp@cofc.edu).

 

Bike Share Study Recruitment – Participants Wanted for Data Collection

 

If you like biking and are interested in participating in research data collection, this may be for you. As a part of the Charleston Bike Share program, research is being conducted to find the differences in energy needed to use a regular bike versus an electric pedal-assist bike.

To become a participant you must be 18-40 years old, physically active, and free of any underlying health conditions. You will also have to complete a baseline fitness test and complete two 1-hour bicycle rides. 

All participates will receive a Fitness and body composition analysis, a water bottle, and $25! 

If you are interested or want more information, please contact Jenny Sella at sellajn@g.cofc.edu.

Apply to be a Peace Corps Campus Ambassador!

Are you interested in pursuing a future with the Peace Corps? Consider applying to be a Peace Corps Campus Ambassador for the 2021-2022 academic year!

Peace Corps Campus Ambassadors serve as peer-to-peer outreach experts on undergraduate university campuses nationwide. Working closely with Peace Corps Recruiters, Campus Ambassadors use their campus connections to spread the word about Peace Corps. The Peace Corps supports each Campus Ambassador’s professional growth through individualized mentorship with a Peace Corps Recruiter, opportunities for active involvement in the national Campus Ambassadors community, and a letter of recommendation that the Peace Corps Recruiter may write for the Campus Ambassador upon their successful completion of the program.

For a full list of responsibilities and expectations, check out the full position description. Apply to be an Ambassador here. Have any questions? Contact abassadors@peacecorps.gov.