Honors College Class of 2024 Boat Cruise

The Honors College is hosting a boat cruise for graduating Honors students!

The Date: Thursday, May 2 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

The Cruise: All aboard the Charleston Princess for a Blues & BBQ cruise. Enjoy live music, a BBQ buffet, and a cash bar alongside your fellow Honors graduates and Honors faculty/staff. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. and the boat sets sail promptly at 7:00 p.m. from the Charleston Maritime Center (10 Wharside St.) for a two-hour tour.

The Cost: Honors is subsidizing tickets for graduating seniors such that you can join us for a discounted rate of $30.

  • Because we’re subsidizing the tickets, participation is limited to graduating Honors students (no guests allowed, sorry!).

Anchors away! Seniors, to join us on the cruise…

  1. Complete this registration form to be added to the passenger manifest.
  2. Purchase your ticket through the College’s marketplace portal.

The deadline to register/pay is Friday, April 12. contact Cristy Landis landisc@cofc.edu or Mary Moser moserm@cofc.edu with questions.

 

Faculty Lecture Series: She-Demons, Sensuous Goddesses, and Sorceresses

Join Honors College Faculty Fellow and Spanish faculty member Dr. Sharonah Fredrick for a Faculty Lecture Series discussion, She-Demons, Sensuous Goddesses, and Sorceresses: Wither the Female Image in Non-Western Mythology?

When: Wednesday, April 10, 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. in Addlestone 127.

The discussion will focus on three archetypes of magical and rebellious females in world folklore and literature, and ask: What are the elements that made, and make, these images of strong and often dominant women popular in both matriarchal and patriarchal societies?

  • Plus, free lunch!

Join the Conversation: Free and open to all; No registration necessary.

Honors College Class of 2024 Boat Cruise!

The Honors College is hosting a boat cruise for graduating Honors students!

The Date: Thursday, May 2 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

The Cruise: All aboard the Charleston Princess for a Blues & BBQ cruise. Enjoy live music, a BBQ buffet, and a cash bar alongside your fellow Honors graduates and Honors faculty/staff. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. and the boat sets sail promptly at 7:00 p.m. from the Charleston Maritime Center (10 Wharside St.) for a two-hour tour.

The Cost: Honors is subsidizing tickets for graduating seniors such that you can join us for a discounted rate of $30.

  • Because we’re subsidizing the tickets, participation is limited to graduating Honors students (no guests allowed, sorry!).

Anchors away! Seniors, to join us on the cruise…

  1. Complete this registration form to be added to the passenger manifest.
  2. Purchase your ticket through the College’s marketplace portal.

The deadline to register/pay is Thursday, April 4. contact Cristy Landis landisc@cofc.edu or Mary Moser moserm@cofc.edu with questions.

 

Faculty Lecture Series: She-Demons, Sensuous Goddesses, and Sorceresses

Join Honors College Faculty Fellow and Spanish faculty member Dr. Sharonah Fredrick for a Faculty Lecture Series discussion, She-Demons, Sensuous Goddesses, and Sorceresses: Wither the Female Image in Non-Western Mythology?

When: Wednesday, April 10, 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. in Addlestone 127.

The discussion will focus on three archetypes of magical and rebellious females in world folklore and literature, and ask: What are the elements that made, and make, these images of strong and often dominant women popular in both matriarchal and patriarchal societies?

  • Plus, free lunch!

Join the Conversation: Free and open to all; No registration necessary.

Join attorney and executive John Culhane for a Coffee Conversation

John Culhane, former EVP and General Counsel of Coca-Cola, will meet with a select group of Honors students for a casual coffee conversation.

When: Tuesday, April 16, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

About the Speaker: John J. Culhane is the former Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Coca-Cola Enterprises and has served for many years as scholar-in-residence in the Honors College. He has vast legal, business, and scholarly experience on topics that include…

  • Corporate law
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • European corporate policy
  • The Supreme Court, the U.S. Constitution, and the electoral process

Great fit For: Political Science / Pre-Law / International Business / Business Administration / International Studies

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

Save the Date: Honors College Field Day

It’s back! Honors College Field Day, an annual class competition event, returns this Reading Day (April 25). May the best class win!

When: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25.

Where: Marion Square.

What to Expect: Come out, take a break, have some fun, and compete for your class before finals begin. With a revamped format that will challenge students through feats of strength, team-trials, brainteasers, and more!

  • Redemption tour? Last year’s Field Day was mired in controversy. Will this year’s event redeem itself? There’s only one way to find out!

Represent your Class: Sign up to participate and lead your class to glory.

Research Opportunity in Translational Spine Project at CofC/MUSC

Dr. Sarah Porto is seeking a research assistant to help with an NIH-funded study investigating the effect of amyloid deposition on spine mechanics and tissue integrity.

The Research: Gain laboratory research experience with tissue dissection, cell and molecular biology techniques (i.e., immunohistochemistry with confocal microscopy, histology, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis), biochemical and biomechanical testing, and preparation of experimental results for presentation and publication.

Benefits:

  • Honors Immersed and Bachelor’s Essay potential.
  • MUSC and Clemson networking opportunities.
  • Paid research opportunity potential.
  • Develop research skills in a laboratory setting.

How to Apply: Read below for complete application instructions and then submit materials to Dr. Porto at portosc@cofc.edu.

If you are interested, please send questions and the following materials to Dr. Porto (portosc@cofc.edu):

  • Updated Resume (or CV) that includes extracurricular activities and employment plans (for academic year and summer).
  • Year of Study, Major, Academic Achievements
  • Unofficial Transcript
  • Statement of Interest (500 words) that includes:
    • Previous research experience, if applicable
    • What can you offer to the project and how long would you like to work on this project?
    • What would you like to get out of this experience?
    • Why are you interested in participating in this (or any) research?
    • Please describe your specific time management strategies.
    • Any other relevant information that you would like to share.