SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program Webinar

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Learn more about the Department of Defense SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program with a free webinar.

SMART 101: Sponsoring Facility Focus
Tuesday, October 8, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EST

The opportunity: The SMART scholarship offers STEM students who are currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. a full scholarship, internships, annual stipends, and guaranteed post-grad employment with the Department of Defense.

The benefits: The webinar will help interested students review eligibility requirements, program benefits, and gain tips and insight into the 2024 application.

Honors connection: Several Honors students have won this nationally-competitive scholarship in recent years.

 

AI, Writing, and Human Nature: A Discussion with Honors College Students and Faculty

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Is the ability to write and think creatively part of human nature? Join a group of Honors students and faculty for an intimate and lively discussion on the topic (with free pizza provided!).

The Discussion: Many have maintained that humans are distinct in our ability to think, use language, and to be creative. Recent development in artificial intelligence seem to undermine these claims. Is the ability to write and think creatively part of human nature? Is that threatened by developments in AI technology?

  • Our group discussion will focus on a public lecture by Annette Vee taking place directly before we meet and will be led by professors of philosophy Todd Grantham and Christian Coseru. Students are encouraged (though not required) to attend the Annette Vee lecture beforehand.

Androids, Spirits, and Chatbots: Historicizing AI Writing
Monday, September 30, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., RITA 102

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Honors College Discussion: AI, Writing, and Human Nature
Monday, September 30, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m., ECTR 109

How to Participate: To participate in the discussion, email Professor Grantham (granthamt@cofc.edu). Attendance will be limited to the first 20 students who RSVP. The Vee lecture is open to the public and no registration in necessary.

 

Cross-Dressing Warriors: An Honors College Lecture & Discussion

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Join Honors College faculty fellows José Chávarry and Sharonah Fredrick for a lecture/workshop that examines the often misunderstood phenomenon of cross-dressing through history, literature and music.

Cross-Dressing Warriors: Six Hundred Years of History and Literature
An Honors College Lecture and Discussion
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Addlestone Library Room 227 (Second Floor): 4:30pm – 6:00pm

The Topic: From Inca Peru to Shakespeare’s England/Ireland, from Colonial Mexico to the birth of the USA, cross-dressing has been a constant phenomenon in Europe and the Americas and serves as a fascinating avenue to explore original creations, and reworkings, of traditional ideas of gender.

The Lecture/Discussion will explore some famous cases of cross-dressing that help to illustrate these fascinating and constantly evolving concepts of men dressing as women and women dressing as men, as well as definitions of masculinity and femininity in diverse cultures.

  • Students are encouraged to also bring their own examples and discuss and share ideas.

How to Attend: Space is limited, so register for a spot to join the discussion!

 

 

McNair Scholars program supports first-gen, underrepresented undergrads considering grad school

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The Program: The TRiO McNair Program prepares undergraduates to be successful in Ph.D. programs. We serve outstanding first generation college students from income-eligible families and undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in graduate education.

The Benefits:

  • Summer Research Internship ($2800) with room and board
  • Travel to present research
  • Travel to explore graduate programs
  • Multiple mentors and tutors

Great Fit For: Current juniors and seniors interested in graduate school and research; First-gen students from low-income families; and/or undergrads who identify with a race or ethnicity underrepresented in graduate education.

How to Apply: Online application + two LORs by November 1.

Join the Honors Committee and represent the Honors student body

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Calling all student leaders: The Honors College Committee is looking for a second student representative to help shape the future of the Honors College.

The Opportunity: Represent the Honors student body on the faculty committee that supports the Honors College. The Honors Committee provides input on essential functions like Honors College admissions decisions, the Honors courses to be offered, and strategic planning.

Benefits:

  • Network with faculty
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Help shape the future of the Honors College

How to Apply: Application form + resume + statement of interest; submit all completed materials to ganawayb@cofc.edu by Friday, October 4.

Honors Committee Student Representative Application

Criteria

  • The applicant must be a sophomore, junior or senior and in good standing in the Honors College.
  • The applicant must be available to attend bi-monthly meetings of the Honors Committee.
  • The applicant must be interested in developing leadership skills and working with faculty, as well as, committed to fairly representing fellow honors students in curricular, procedural, and admissions decisions.

Application Process

Applicant must submit the following items for consideration:

  • Typed application form
  • Resume
  • Up to a 250-word statement of interest

Submit this application with all supporting documentation to: Mary Moser, 10 Green Way or via email to ganawayb@cofc.edu by Friday, October 4, 2024.

Students considered for the position will be invited for an interview, and student representatives will be notified of their selection by October 13, 2024.

 By submitting this application, you give permission to the Honors Committee to review your transcript for eligibility.

Make Your Major Stick at the College’s Majors and Minors Fair

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Explore the various majors and minors the College of Charleston offers at the Fall 2024 Majors and Minors Fair.

Fall 2024 Majors and Minors Fair
Wednesday, Sept 25
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Cistern Yard
Rain date: Oct 9

The Event: Speak personally with faculty, staff and student representatives from academic programs and campus resources in one location to learn about specific requirements for majors, minors, and career options. Prizes for attendees!

Great Fit For: All undecided, re-deciding and exploring students.

Banned Together: A Documentary Screening & Conversation

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Join us for a screening of the documentary Banned Together followed by a short conversation with members featured in the film, students, and local community members.

The Film: A powerful documentary telling the story of three Beaufort, SC, teens who faced down opposition from their own community and battling to bring back banned books and protect the right to read.

The Discussion: This free, nonpartisan event is more than just a film—it’s a chance to engage with a movement that affects all of us. It will be followed by a conversation with members featured in the film, including a current CofC student, community members and others. Snacks will be provided.

Join the Conversation: An RSVP is required to attend. Register on Cougar Connect to join us!

Downtown High School Seeking Paid Tutors

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Early College High School (ECHS), located downtown at 66 Columbus St., is seeking tutors to support high school students in math, science and Spanish.

About ECHS: We are proud to offer our first generation college students the opportunity to take dual-enrollment courses so that they may earn up to an Associate’s degree by the time they graduate high school.

The Opportunity:

  • Support first generation students in their dual enrollment courses (including Prob Stats, Bio101/102, Anatomy/Physiology, Calculus, Trigonometry, and Spanish101/102)
  • Work 1:1 or in small groups
  • Potential to earn $17/hour (1-7 hours/week)

How to Get Involved: We are able to offer one paid position for $17/hour (apply online through the school district); we’d also welcome additional tutors on a volunteer basis (email Cat Misar, AVID Coordinator, to learn more: catherine_misar@charleston.k12.sc.us)