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.

Three Weeks in Greece with the Sea Turtles? Yes Please!

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The Center for Civic Engagement is offering a 2025 Maymester Alternative Break trip to Greece focused on wildlife rehabilitation and sustainable Tourism.

Alternative Break? An immersive educational travel experience that connects students with thought leaders and community organizations who are serving their communities in forward-thinking ways.

The Maymester Trip: Travel to Zakynthos, Greece from May 23 – June 11, 2025, and support sea turtle conservation efforts on the island. During the trip participants take part in strong direct service, educational programing, daily reflection, and leadership development.

  • Learn More: There’s a drop-in AB Greece 2025 information session Thursday on November 7th from 11:00 am- 2:30pm in Lightsey 203 for those who would like to learn more or have any questions.

How to Apply: Submit the application form by Wednesday, November 13 by 10 p.m.

 

Speed Networking with Business Alums

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Current CofC Students: Celebrate Homecoming with a free Speed Networking event featuring successful CofC alumni.

Speed Networking
Friday, November 15, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tate Gallery/202

Benefits: Not only will you make amazing new contacts for your network, we’ll even provide lunch afterwards!

Great Fit For: Alumni participants include leaders in entrepreneurship, non-profit, consulting, finance, real estate, accounting, and more!

How to Participate: Sign up to register while spots are still available.

Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers: A Conversation on Charleston’s Underserved Communities

by Reese Michaelson

The Center for Sustainable Development is hosting a conversational event centered around the underserved communities of Charleston next week!

The Panel: The speakers at this event will include…

  • Dr. Rénard Harris, professor of teacher education
  • Lauren Herterich, Executive Director of Kids on Point, an Honors Engaged partner organization
  • Jeckie Winston of Friends of Gadsden Creek

When & Where: This event will be…

  • On Tuesday, November 12th, from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
  • In the Alumni Center

To Attend: No registration required! Free drinks and snacks will be provided at the event.

Represent the Honors College at the 2024 Alumni Awards Ceremony & Homecoming Oyster Roast

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The Alumni Association has extended an exclusive invitation for a select group of honors students to attend this year’s Alumni Awards Ceremony, followed by the Homecoming Oyster Roast.

2024 Alumni Awards Ceremony
Saturday, November 16, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Sottile Theatre

The ceremony annually celebrates some of the best and brightest ever to walk the bricks. This year’s award recipients include three Honors alums: attorney Derrick Williams ’99; U.S. Olympian and engineer Canyon Barry ’16; and international humanitarian Maggie Panetta ’17.

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Cistern on the Half Shell: Homecoming Oyster Roast
Saturday, November 16, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the Cistern Yard

Homecoming 2024’s finale event! Indulge in an all-inclusive offering of oysters, whole hog barbecue, chili, hot dogs, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, live music, student performances, and more!

Select Company: For the first time ever, the Alumni Association has invited Honors students to join Dean Meyer-Bernstein in representing the Honors College at the ceremony. Student attendees are also invited to attend the oyster roast afterwards (you must attend the ceremony to go to the oyster roast).

How to Attend: Space is limited, so sign up to claim your spot while they’re still available.