Category Archives: School of Business

The ABCs of Credit: Financial Wellness Lunch & Learn

by Reese Michaelson

Ready to up your financial game? Join CofC Financial Wellness for the ABCs of Credit and master your financial wellness!

Learn About:

  • How credit scores work
  • Smart strategies to build and maintain good credit
  • The do’s and don’ts of managing credit cards
  • Insider tips to avoid debt traps

When & Where: This event will be…

  • On Thursday, November 7th, from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
  • In the Tate Center Room 132

To Register: Click this link to sign up! The first 15 students to register and attend will get a free lunch!

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.

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.

Spring 2025 Honors Course With a Spring Break Trip to Costa Rica!

by Reese Michaelson

How do we make sense of who we are? What do we want from the close relationships in our lives? These are the questions explored in HONS225-01: Constructive Selves and Building Relationships, an Honors colloquium course offered in Spring 2025 that includes a Spring Break trip to Costa Rica!

The Course: This course explores the intersection of culture and interpersonal relationships to understand how this interplay constructs our individual and relational identities. We will examine taken-for-granted assumptions about the study of relationships and relationship forms as well as important theories and trends through the use of arts-based research and creative case studies.

The Trip: Embark on an enriching journey in Costa Rica, designed to offer a unique blend of cross-cultural exploration and hands-on learning experiences. This immersive experience provides students with the opportunity to delve into the heart of Costa Rican culture.

Trip Details: Activities will include visiting a small, sustainable chocolate farm, walking in the rainforest, hiking to waterfalls, rafting down rivers, snorkeling, and ziplining. You must enroll in this course or COMM 336, an express I non-Honors course, to attend. The trip stretches from February 28th to March 9th, 2025.

To Apply: Use this link to apply for the trip. Act fast, the deadline is October 15th!

If you have any questions about the course or spring break trip, contact Professor Jenna Abetz at abetzjs@cofc.edu.

You’re Invited to Attend or Volunteer at the Motivate HER Entrepreneurship Conference!

by Reese Michaelson

You’re invited to attend or volunteer at the Increasing Hope’s Women’s Business Center Motivate HER conference, an exciting event designed to inspire and empower entrepreneurs in the Lowcountry. The action-packed day will include inspiring speakers, informative workshops, and great networking opportunities!

Details: The Motivate HER conference will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lowcountry Conference Center. Sessions will include:

  • The Mindset of Successful Entrepreneurs
  • Small Business Accounting: Mastering Your Financials
  • Dreams to Reality: Launching Your Own Business
  • and many more! See the full event schedule here

To Attend: Register for the event here!

To Volunteer: Sign up with this link by Wednesday, September 18th. As a bonus, you’ll get to attend the conference for free! For questions about this opportunity, contact ihopewbc@increasinghope.org.

Go here for more information about the event and the Increasing Hope’s Women’s Business Center.

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 Tiny Tassel and Parfaire Consulting CEO Mimi Striplin for a Talk About Starting a Business

by Reese Michaelson

Join CEO and founder of Tiny Tassel and Parfaire Consulting Mini Striplin for a Women’s History Month talk about starting a business this Thursday!

Details: Topics covered will include web development, HR needs, legal challenges, artistic photography, and creative marketing.

When & Where: The talk will be…

  • On Thursday, March 28th, at 4:00 p.m.
  • In the Robert Scott Small Building, room 235

To Attend: No registration needed, just show up! Refreshments will be provided.