Here’s the content of the March 11th Newsletter - just to show the types of opportunities that are available any given time (sorry for poor formatting - I had to take out all the bulk of the html from my copy/paste for it to be readable:
This issue: Women’s History Month Alumni Panel ** ** Be an Ambassador This Week Upcoming Events Opportunities
Women’s History Month
Please join the South Carolina Honors College and [four of our phenomenal Honors alumni] for a Women in Honors alumni panel in celebration of Women’s History Month! Panelists will reflect on their Honors College experience and how it has shaped their career paths. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the panel.
Please RSVP by 5 p.m. on March 14 to receive the Zoom link to participate.
Apply to be an Honors Ambassador
Become an Honors ambassador by applying for our PAID summer and fall positions— deadline April 2! The ambassador team is a diverse group of involved students who are committed to sharing their passion for the Honors College and the University of South Carolina to varied audiences.
IMPORTANT: For the first time ever, we will be hiring students to fill SUMMER ambassador positions to assist with Honors orientation (fka Honors orientation guides). [Learn more.]
Happening This Week
Wednesday
Honors Ambassador Virtual Interest Meeting
4-4:45 p.m.
Do you love all things Honors and want to get paid to help recruit and welcome our newest Honors Gamecocks? If so, apply to be an Honors Ambassador! The ambassador team is a diverse group of involved students who are committed to sharing their passion for the Honors College. Find out more by attending our virtual interest session this Wednesday. **[Application deadline: April 2nd]
Thursday
Project Vida Organization Meeting
HRH B112 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Interested in public health, education or volunteering with children? Project Vida helps you meet all three goals! Come join us in HRH B112 for our organization meetings where we plan events and bond with our peers. Open to Honors and non-Honors students!
Advice from Upperclassmen: What We Wish We Knew
HRH B110 7-8:30 p.m.
Join the Black Honors Caucus at our Advice from Upperclassmen social. Upperclassmen will recommend classes they enjoyed and provide advice about Honors Beyond the Classroom requirement, research, advising, senior thesis and more! This will be a chill and very discussion-based meeting, so we hope you can join us!
Friday
Graduation Application Due
Seniors: This is the last week to submit the Honors College graduation application to qualify you as a May or August grad as well as qualify you to walk at Revocation.
Honors Enchanted
Saturday, April 13 7-10 p.m. Traditions Club, Williams Brice Stadium
Check your email this Wednesday, March 13 for information about the registration and ticketing process for this year’s Honors Gala (which will henceforth be known as “Honors Enchanted!”). MY NOTE: THIS IS THE ANNUAL FORMAL DANCE FOR HONORS STUDENTS
Upcoming
Honors Connect Lunch & Learn: Dr. Kallie Metzger
March 19 12 p.m. Harper 320
Join Dr. Kallie Metzger ‘09 for an Honors Connect Lunch and Learn to hear more about her Honors experience and how it influenced her career path. Dr. Metzger is currently the director of fuel for the Westinghouse eVinci microreactor. There will be time for Q&A and information provided on Westinghouse open postings for internships and new grads. Lunch will be provided! Space is limited to the first 30 students to [RSVP] before March 15.
Law School Application & Personal Statement Workshop
March 19 6-7 p.m. Harper 320
Learn about best practices for the law school application process and how to craft a personal statement that stands out! This workshop will be co-hosted by Tyler Parent, director of admissions at the Rice School of Law. This event is open to all Honors students who are interested in strengthening their application to any and all law schools. **[RSVP By March 18th. ]
2024 Honors Thesis Symposium
Friday, April 12 Russell House
The Honors Thesis Symposium is an annual event that highlights the many exceptional Honors senior thesis and creative thesis projects from all academic disciplines. This event offers Honors students the opportunity to present and showcase their research to the wider university community. [Learn more.]
Honors Opportunities
Apply to be an Honors Peer Mentor
Honors Peer Mentors help incoming Honors students find their place in college by providing guidance, connecting them to resources and introducing them to the abundant academic, professional and personal opportunities at USC. [Read more about the benefits and expectations here.] Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will open March 13 and close March 27 on our website.
Low Cost SCHC Study Away
**[Art, Business and Economic Revitalization in Lake City, S.C.]
In the hometown of Darla Moore, learn cutting-edge business practices while contributing to the arts and serving a small, South Carolina town through this immersive course. Students will gain an understanding of how to restart a local economy through hands-on workshops with Artfields and Moore Farms.
[Explore Coastal South Carolina Through Native Marine Life]
Beach, boats and Beyond the Classroom. Spend your May on the warm and sunny coast of South Carolina at the Baruch Institute while fulfilling a Carolina Core Science and an Honors Beyond the Classroom or Natural Science requirement.
Research Grant Application OPEN!
The SCHC Research Grant application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now LIVE! To apply for fall 2024 research funding, the deadline is Friday, March 22nd by 11:59pm. To learn more about this opportunity, attend one of the online workshops hosted by Honors research coordinator, Ajay Patel.
2024-25 State Government Program Application Now Open!
The SCHC State Government Program is a competitive, application-based internship program designed to expose students from all backgrounds and interests how South Carolina state government functions. This two-semester program can help prepare students for careers in public policy, political science, public administration, and advocacy through classroom knowledge, networking with senior government officials, and completing an internship with a state agency in the spring semester. More program and application information [HERE]
Other Opportunities
Garnet and Black is hiring an Editor-in-Chief
Applications are being accepted for both Garnet & Black Editor-in Chief for 2024 and WUSC Station Manager for 2024. Applications are available [here] All completed applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on March 15.
Sustainable Carolina Green Certification
Get your event, office, or chapter house green certified! Sustainable Carolina offers green certification as an opportunity for on campus organizations and offices to get involved in sustainability and help make a difference at USC. Green Certification allows you to reach a new audience who is interested in sustainability and show your commitment to the environment to the Carolina community. If you are interested in getting your event green certified, please fill out our[ interest form.] Please email sustainability@sc.edu with any other questions.
Understanding Climate Impacts: A Panel Discussion
March 14 6:00-7:30pm Russell House 305
Join us a conversation about the intersection of environmental justice and climate change, featuring expert panelists from USC and SC DHEC – refreshments will be provided! Presented by Sustainable Carolina’s Environmental Justice team.
Accelerated MIB Information Sessions
Join the Master of International Business Program at USC for an information session about the Accelerated option that allows you to complete your Master’s degree in only one additional semester AND use your undergraduate scholarships for up to 40% of your degree! You will hear program specifics regarding curriculum, the admission process, career placement, and the MIB student experience. [RSVP to receive the meeting link]