Submit to Duke University’s New Ideas Competition

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Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business is accepting applications for their annual New Ideas competition!

The Opportunity: They are searching for undergraduate students dedicated to exploring the different ways business can be a force for good in society. Current students in their freshman, sophomore or junior year are invited to share their proposal for how a company, set of companies or industry sector can have positive impact on a specific community, population, location, industry or the environment at large.

Submission Details: You are welcome to pick existing companies or industries or present an entrepreneurial idea of your own. Proposals should highlight any ways in which your idea will contribute to improving civil discourse and reducing polarization in society.

Winners: Ten grand prize winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Duke’s Fuqua School of Business where they will present their proposals to influential business leaders and participate in a live case study. Winners who apply to and are admitted to one of Fuqua’s one-year master’s programs will also receive partial scholarship funding.

To Apply: Click this link to find the application. Proposals are due on January 21st, 2025.

For more information, go to the application link or check out the provided flyer.

Summer Research Fellowship with MUSC’s Diversity in Addiction Research Training

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Applications are open for MUSC’s Diversity in Addiction Research Training (DART) Summer Research Fellowship.

The Fellowship: A 10-week summer research training opportunity at MUSC open to medical, graduate, and undergraduate students.

  • Options for full-time, in-person fellowships here in Charleston and part-time, remote/virtual fellowships.

How it Works: DART scholars are awarded a stipend and matched with a research faculty mentor who will guide them on a research project and a presentation at the DART Summer Research Day.

The Benefits:

  • Mentorship from experts in addiction research
  • Experience in various types of research, including clinical trials, basic science studies, neuroimaging, brain stimulation, pharmacotherapy, co-occurring psychiatric conditions
  • Training though didactic seminar series, the DART Journal Club, and professional development panels
  • Working with faculty and near peer mentors, with opportunities to later serve as a near peer mentor
  • Professional networking in research and the field of addiction

How to Apply: Online application + CV + Letter of Interest by February 1, 2025.

Submit an abstract to present your work at EXPO 2025

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EXPO 2025 returns this spring to showcase student research, creative activities, and community service projects from across campus, and your work can be a part of it!

What is EXPO 2025?  EXPO 2025 is a showcase of the amazing work done at the College of Charleston by students who present their projects to the campus community. Each student will create a poster featuring their work to display at the EXPO. If your project is selected, then a template will be provided for your poster, and printing costs will be covered. There’s no cost to you.

When is EXPO 2025? EXPO 2025 will be held on Thursday, April 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in TD Arena.

What type of project can be submitted? Any project that had a faculty mentor or was done with a professor! Any mentored research, scholarship, creative inquiry, or community service projects conducted by undergraduate or graduate students at CofC during summer 2024 or the 2024-25 academic year are eligible.

  •   Did you work in a professor’s lab? Submit your abstract!
  •   Did you conduct research as part of a capstone class? Submit your abstract!
  •   Are you writing a Bachelor’s Essay? Submit your abstract!
  •   Did you work with a professor on a community service project? Submit your abstract!
  •   Did you collect data as part of a project for your research methods class? Submit your abstract!
  •   Did you write a paper that you’re really proud of and that received good feedback from your professor? Submit your abstract!
  •   Are you working on one of these now but will have everything finished by mid-April? Submit your abstract!

How do I submit my abstract? First, talk with your faculty mentor, and then visit hub.cofc.edu/expo for abstract guidelines and event information.

When you’re ready, submit abstracts here: EXPO abstract submissions.

If you have any questions your mentor can’t answer, then email EXPO@cofc.edu.

The deadline to submit abstracts is Friday, February 14th at 5:00 p.m.

CofC in the United Kingdom: A Study Abroad Program for Summer 2025

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CofC in the United Kingdom is offering GEOG 290: Remapping Europe and the United Kingdom, a study abroad program for summer 2025.

The Program: Explore the changing geographies and politics of the UK at, likely, the most interesting political moment there in generations. Post-Brexit UK faces challenges in finding its place in Europe and worldwide, even as there are questions about the future map of the country in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Using places from London to Edinburgh as our classroom, we will explore these questions with local experts over summer 2025.

  • The course counts towards the GenEd humanities requirements and can also be cross-listed for POLI 359 credit.

Learn More and apply by February 15 on the College’s study abroad portal.

 

Boren Awards: Your Passport to a Critical Language Experience Abroad

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Are you studying abroad in the 2025-2026 academic year? Are you interested in learning a language critical to our nation’s positive engagement with the world?

If so, consider applying to the Boren Awards.

The Awards are nationally competitive and provide generous funding for students studying abroad in countries outside of Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

Benefits: Awardees can receive up to $25,000 in scholarship funding to support study abroad courses that promote long-term linguistic and cultural immersion.

Great Fit For: Students learning (or interested in learning) languages like Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, or Chinese.

How to Apply: Applications are due January 29th, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to get a head start on your Boren application over break!

 

Community Health Assessment Volunteers

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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).

IDEAL: Internship for Diverse and Emerging Arts Leaders

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The United Arts Council in Raleigh, NC is offering a paid student internship program for summer 2024.

The Internship: Undergraduate students from backgrounds underrepresented in arts leadership are placed with host arts organizations in Wake County and pairs them with local mentors to guide the students’ personal and professional growth throughout the summer.

The Benefits:

  • $4,500 pre-tax stipend per intern
  • Work placement at an Arts Host organization in Wake County for 24 hours per week for 8 weeks
  • Additional professional development opportunities, cultural activities, and networking events
  • Individualized mentor pairing in interns’ arts-specific field of interest
  • A local cohort that will serve as a strong foundation for interns’ growing career

How to Apply: Online application by February 1. More details available online (must be a NC resident to apply).

Apply to work as a Resident Assistant in 2025/26

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Residence Life is accepting Resident Assistant applications for the 2025-2026 school year.

  • Serve as a resource and source of support for the on-campus residential community.
  • Assist a community of residents with adapting to campus living and developing a strong sense of belonging.
  • Help support the policy enforcement and community development team.

Resident Assistant Job Description

Resident Assistants are a live-in student staff team under the supervision of a Residence Hall Director. RAs (Resident Assistants) serve as a resource and source of support for the on-campus residential community. RAs will assist a community of residents with adapting to campus living and developing a strong sense of belonging with each other and within the College of Charleston. As an RA you are also part of the policy enforcement and community development team. As part of that you serve in and on-call rotation and building community through structured and unstructured activities.

An RA can expect to use varied methods for engaging residents, building both individual relationships and community-wide bonds. RAs will empower residents to develop skills that will benefit their college experience, including interpersonal communication, conflict management, and self-accountability.  
 
**This position requires availability during nights, weekends, holidays, departmental events, Fall and Spring Break, Residence Hall closure due to weather, and for training prior to classes beginning for both the Fall and Spring semesters. **

Qualifications
  • Must have a cumulative 2.50/4.0 GPA to be hired and maintain at least a 2.50 GPA /4.0 GPA semester GPA while in the position
  • Must be and stay in good academic and conduct standing each semester of employment
  • Students must live on-campus for at least one full semester before being considered for a position.  
  • Register and maintain have a full class load (12 credit hours per semester)
  • Desire to work with diverse populations of students, staff, and faculty, and establish positive rapport.  
  • Live on-campus in your assigned residence hall/placement
  • Able to be flexible, which requires exceptional time management skills.  
  • Desire to help other students transition to college and make informed decisions.
  • Desire to serve as a positive role model by demonstrating ethical behavior and good judgment. 
Info Sessions

Residence Life staff will hold Info Sessions regarding what it’s like to be a Resident Assistant, answer questions about the application and recruitment timeline, and answer any other questions you may have about Residence Life!
  • Tuesday, November 5th from 2-2:30 pm in Maybank 105
  • Thursday, November 7th from 2-2:30 pm in Maybank 107

Timeline
  • Open: Friday, November 1st at Noon.
  • Closes: Friday, January 9th
  • Interviews will be the week of January 14-17th.
  • RA Lottery Position Letters: January 31st.
  • Placement Day: February 7th

How to Apply: Online application by January 9, 2025.