NCA Award of the Month: The NOAA Hollings Scholarship!

by plasmatinc

Are you a sophomore studying oceanic, atmospheric, or environmental science? Are you interested in having a summer internship at a NOAA facility?

The Award: If so, consider applying to the NOAA Hollings Scholarship Program! The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with scholarship funding (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.

Want to learn more? Explore the NOAA Hollings website to learn more about and application components. The application deadline is January 31, 2025.

  • We can help! The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards is here to support students applying to NOAA Hollings. Email us at nationalawards@cofc.edu to get answers to your questions and help with application materials.

Sophomores: Attend a Session to Give Feedback to the Honors College!

by Reese Michaelson

Second-year Honors students have the opportunity to participate in the Honors College’s strategic planning processes!

The Opportunity: Your opinion is essential to inform actionable improvements to the Honors experience. At this time, we are interested in learning about your first year in the Honors College and your experience in our FYE course sequence. We invite you to participate in a focus group to solicit constructive feedback on your initial year in the Honors College.

Details: We will host two listening sessions moderated by Mr. Nick Plasmati and Ms. Bridget Alaniva. Each session is limited to 15 students. The sessions will be at…

  • 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19th, in HONS 200
  • 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20th, in RSS 248

To Register: Click this link to sign up for your preferred session! This opportunity is specifically for sophomore Honors students.

We appreciate your commitment to ensuring the Honors College provides the best experience possible for all our students!

PHIL 285: Philosophical Issues in Literature

by Reese Michaelson

Professor Sheridan Hough is offering an exciting class next semester, focusing on tragedies from the 5th Century BCE!

The Course: You’ll examine the philosophical perspectives relating to nine tragedies from the 5th Century BCE. These works will be considered through the eyes of three great observers of tragedy: Aristotle, Hegel, and Nietzsche.

Course Details:

  • Course number PHIL 285, CRN 23336
  • The class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:40 to 2:55 p.m.
  • This course is not Honors exclusive, but they are encouraging Honors students to join!

To Register: Registration is open! Join the class through your registration portal.

Meet with International Humanitarian Maggie Panetta ’17 for a Casual Coffee Conversation

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Maggie Panetta ’17, a dedicated humanitarian professional and the College’s 2024 Young Alumnus of the Year award, will meet with a select group of Honors students for a casual coffee conversation.

Coffee Conversation with Maggie Panetta ’17
Friday, November 15
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Honors Center (10 Green Way)

About the Speaker: Maggie Panetta ’17 serves as a Program Officer for Grant Coordination & Post-Award Management at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Since joining IRC in 2018, she has made significant contributions to global humanitarian efforts, particularly in conflict-affected regions in the Middle East and North Africa region. Her work focuses on fundraising, program quality, financial management, business development, refugee support, and grant coordination. Learn more.

Great fit For: International Studies / International Business / Nonprofit Leadership / Humanitarian Outreach

Join the Conversation: Space is limited, so register today to reserve your spot.

 

Meet with Expert Lawyer Derrick Williams ’99 for a Casual Coffee Conversation

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Derrick Williams ’99, a lawyer0 and the 2024 recipient of the Honors College Distinguished Alumni Award, will meet with a select group of Honors students for a casual coffee conversation.

Coffee Conversation with Derrick Williams ’99
Friday, November 15
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wilson Sottile House

About the Speaker: Derrick is a founding partner of the law firm Williams & Roche and was recognized as Lawyer of the Year in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers for Claimants Workers’ Compensation Law. He has also served as president of the College of Charleston Alumni Association, a member of the College’s Board of Trustees and a board member for numerous community organizations. Learn more.

Great fit For: Pre-Law / English / PoliSci / Civic Engagement

Join the Conversation: Space is limited, so register today to reserve your spot.

Sustainable Art Mural Design for the Blue Line Project

by Reese Michaelson

You’re invited to submit a design for the Blue Line Project’s Mural Design Contest!

Details: The Blue Line Project is an awareness initiative that aims to educate our community about the reality of sea level rise and climate change by visualizing the potential impacts of storm surges through art installations. They plan to bring this conversation to the College of Charleston campus by designing a mural on the 114 Wentworth building, facing the downtown student garden.

Design Guidelines: For your submissions, you’re encouraged to sketch out your ideas however you are comfortable, whether that is a pencil sketch of ideas or if you prefer to make it online. You can use colors to convey different levels of details if you want to, or you can use shading instead. The requirements for the submission are:

  • 3 visible blue lines at varying heights (about 10ft, 12ft, and 16ft tall)
  • Must be at least the height of the maximum line, but as wide as you would like
  • May not include profanity, political, derogatory language, or religious references

Other than that, the entire design is up to you!

Great Opportunity For: Any student with a passion for sustainability, regardless of your major, year of study, or prior artistic background!

Submissions: Click this link to submit your design! Submissions close on Friday, November 22nd.

For more information, check out the details at the submission link, contact Honors student Abby Malloy at malloyam@g.cofc.edu, or reach out to the Blue Line Project on Instagram.

Book Swap + Hot Chocolate

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The Library Student Ambassadors is hosting their next book swap with hot chocolate!! ☕️

Book Swap & Hot Chocolate
Friday, November 8, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Rivers Green

The Swaps: Our book swaps are an opportunity for people to trade in their old books for new reads! Please note that we will only accept personally owned books (NOT from the library).

No need to register, just show up with your books to swap!

Biology Research Opportunity

by Reese Michaelson

You have the opportunity to conduct research related to amphibian biology, ecosystems, and environmental change with Dr. Allison Welch’s research group!

Benefits: Participating students will gain hands-on research skills and opportunities for summer funding, academic credit, and/or a Bachelor’s Essay project.

Great Fit For: Sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a major or minor in Biology, Marine Biology, or Environmental and Sustainability Studies. They are looking for students with a strong interest in research, eagerness to learn, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. No experience required!

Interested? Please reach out to Dr. Welch at welcha@cofc.edu to discuss your interest.