Weeks of Welcome

Schedule of Events

• January 20-26

  Monday, January 20 

  MLK Day Parade 
  

  Starts at Buke High School, Ends at Mother Emanuel AME Church 
  

  Viewing locations near campus include King Street (from Warren to Calhoun) and Calhoun (King to Meeting block). From personal experience, if you get out there early enough, you can stake out space for a nice-sized viewing party on the Calhoun Street side of Francis Marion Square. 
  

  Sponsored by: YWCA Greater Charleston

   

  CANCELLED Tuesday, January 21 

  IFC Week 
  

  Various times & Locations 
  

  IFC Week is to promote IFC Recruitment and is open to all students who may be interested in joining a fraternity at the College of Charleston. All eligible organizations will be present to connect and meet with potential new members. Events will be hosted throughout the week of January 21-24th. For more information, please check Cougar Connect or on Instagram at @cofc_ifc! 
  

  Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council (IFC)

   

  Addlestone Library WOW Game and Prizes 
  

  Addlestone Library, Room 205 - 205 Calhoun St.  
  

  11:00am – 1:00pm 
  

  We will host a game that provides some sort of library-related information with library swag as prizes.  
  

  Sponsored by: Addlestone Library

   

  Vision Board Making 
  

  Simons Center, Room 180 – 54 St. Philip St. 
  

  4:00pm – 6:00pm 
  

  Join OSWW and the Career Center on making vision boards and planning your 2025! All supplies included with some light refreshments.  
  

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being & the Career Center

   

  BHIC Martin Luther King, Jr. Program 
  

  MUSC: Drug Discovery Building – 70 President St.  
  

  6:30pm 
  

  The Black History Intercollegiate Consortium (BHIC) is comprised of the College of Charleston, The Citadel, MUSC, Trident Tech, and Charleston Southern. BHIC was founded in the late 1980s to enhance racial harmony across institutions and in the community. Each year, BHIC organizes a joint Martin Luther King, Jr program at one of the campuses. During the program, each institution has the opportunity to award an MLK Humanitarian Award to a faculty, staff, or College-connected community member who embodies the ideas of racial equity, inclusivity, and social justice espoused by Martin Luther King, Jr. 
  

  Sponsored by: The Black History Intercollegiate Consortium

   

  Cougar Pantry Open House

  Cougar Pantry - 26 Coming Street

  7:00 - 9:00 pm

  Come visit us and check out the new additions to the Cougar Pantry. Find out how you can get involved, enter into the new Pantry+ program to earn CP swag, free Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, and more. Free treats from Wake & Bake Confections.

  Sponsored By: Cougar Pantry & Office of Student Involvement

   

  CANCELLED Wednesday, January 22 

  Center for Disability Services Open House 
  

  Lightsey Center, Suite 104 - 160 Calhoun Street 
  

  10:00am – 12:00pm 
  

  Weeks of Welcome CDS Open House: Get your questions answered about your accommodations, campus resources, and accessible technology. 
  

  Sponsored by: Center for Disability Services

   

  Study Abroad Fair 
  

  Cougar Mall 
  

  10:00am – 1:00pm 
  

  Study Abroad Fair - Information tables on study abroad programs summer 2025 and beyond 
  

  Sponsored by: Center for International Education

   

  Addlestone Library WOW Game and Prizes 
  

  Addlestone Library - 205 Calhoun St.  
  

  11:00am – 1:00pm 
  

  We will host a game that provides some sort of library-related information with library swag as prizes.  
  

  Sponsored by: Addlestone Library

   

  Crochet Group 
  

  26 Coming St. 
  

  4:00pm – 5:00pm 
  

  Crochet Group for all! Whether you're a beginner or advanced crocheter, join OSWW and practice your skills. All materials & supplies included. 
  

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness & Well-being

   

  CAB Breakfast for Supper Club 
  

  Arnold Hall, Jewish Studies Center, Room 100 - 96 Wentworth St 
  

  6:00pm – 8:00pm 
  

  Join CAB for breakfast for supper club! It will be a night full of free food, community, and connections. Make sure to wear your comfiest pajamas! Visit Cougar Connect for more information. 
  

  Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board

   

  CANCELLED Thursday, January 23 

  Addlestone Library WOW Game and Prizes 
  

  Addlestone Library - 205 Calhoun St.  
  

  11:00am – 1:00pm 
  

  We will host a game that provides some sort of library-related information with library swag as prizes.  
  

  Sponsored by: Addlestone Library

   

  Spring Student Organization Fair 

  Cougar Mall 
  

  11:30am – 1:30pm 
  

  Get connected to our many student organizations. From academics, honor societies, sports clubs, and more, our organizations have something for everyone! Meet our leaders and get involved! 
  

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Involvement

   

  Narcan Training: How to Reverse an Overdose  
  

  Rita Hollings Science Center, Room 102 - 58 Coming St 
  

  3:15pm 
  

  Learn about how to identify signs of an opioid overdose and reverse the effects with Narcan! All participants will receive free Narcan at the end of the training. Visit Cougar Connect for more information. 
  

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness and Well-being

   

  Grocery Bingo 
  

  Rita Hollings Science Center, Room 101 - 58 Coming St 
  

  6:00pm – 8:00pm 
  

  All students are welcome to come out and play BINGO with the chance to win grocery items, kitchen supplies, and food! There will be some BIG prizes throughout the night, and you don’t want to miss out.  Visit Cougar Connect for more information. 
  

  Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board and Cougar Pantry

   

  Men’s Basketball vs University of North Carolina - Wilmington 
  

  TD Arena – 301 Meeting St. 
  

  7:00pm 
  

  Free for Students 
  

  Sponsored by: Athletics

   

  CANCELLED Friday, January 24 

  Crafting Connections 
  

  Robert Scott Small, Room 300 - 175 Calhoun St 
  

  12:00pm 
  

  Getting overwhelmed? Need a moment to just pause? Join us for Crafting Connections, a drop-in art hour hosted by the Counseling Center. Give yourself an outlet for expression and build connections with other creators. All supplies will be provided, and registration is not required.  
  

  Sponsored by: Counseling Center

   

  Saturday, January 25 

  Habitat for Humanity Build Day 
  

  Center for Student Engagement 
  

  11:30am – 3:30pm 
  

  Join the Center for Civic Engagement and the Historic Preservation & Community Planning Club for the first Habitat for Humanity build of the semester! Meet other like-minded students with interests in service, community development, construction and sustainability. Free lunch and transportation to the build site provided. Registration required here. Enter passcode CFCE2025. 
  

  Sponsored by: Center for Civic Engagement and Historic Preservation & Community Planning Club

   

  Sunday, January 26 

  IFC Convocation 

  Rita Hollings Science Center, Room 101 - 58 Coming St. 
  

  11:00am – 12:30pm 
  

  Come join the Interfraternity Council to kick off our formal recruitment week. Convocation is an opportunity for potential new members (PNMs) to learn more about what to expect during the week, helpful tips to navigate the process, and allow IFC Chapters to introduce themselves. ALL IFC Potential New Members are required to attend! You must register and meet all eligibility requirements for IFC Recruitment to attend. The deadline to register is Friday, January 24th, 2025 by 11:59pm. Register Here.  
  

  Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council (IFC)

   

  IFC Open House 
  

  Cistern Yard  - 66 George Street 
  

  12:00pm – 3:00pm 
  

  Open house is an opportunity for PNMs to introduce themselves to chapters and have more one-on-one conversations following convocation. ALL IFC Potential New Members are required to attend! You must register and meet all eligibility requirements for IFC Recruitment to attend. The deadline to register is Friday, January 24th, 2025 by 11:59pm. Register Here.  
  

  Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council (IFC)

• January 27-February 2

  Monday, January 27 

  Mental Health Monday  
  

  Multicultural Center - 14 Green Way 
  

  12:00pm 
  

  Mental Health Monday is a bi-weekly event where students can join Rainie Gordon from the Counseling Center for an open conversation about mental health. Each session provides valuable insights, resources, and support to help navigate stress, well-being, and self-care. It's a safe space to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others. 
  

  Sponsored by: Multicultural Student Programs and Services

   

  Cooking Class with OSWW 
  

  Rita Hollings Science Center, Room 103 - 58 Coming St.  
  

  5:00pm – 6:00pm & 6:30pm – 7:30pm 
  

  Join OSWW for a healthy & dorm-friendly cooking class! All supplies and food are included, but pre-registration on Cougar Connect is required! 
  

  Register for 5pm here 
  Register for 6:30pm here 
  

  Sponsored by: Office of Student Wellness & Well-being

   

  Tuesday, January 28 

  LEGO BLOCKbuster Movie Night 
  

  Robert Scott Small, Room 235 - 175 Calhoun St 
  

  6:00pm 
  

  Block off some time and join CAB and the Department of Student Involvement in RSS 235 to build memories and LEGOs during this LEGO blockbuster event. There will be light snacks and a special giveaway. Everything is awesome when you’re watching the LEGO movie with CAB and Student Involvement. Visit Cougar Connect for more information.  
  

  Sponsored by: Cougar Activities Board and Office of Student Involvement

   

  Wednesday, January 29 

  Crochet Club Beginners Club 
  

  Robert Scott Small, Room 106 - 175 Calhoun St 
  

  6:00pm – 7:30pm  
  

  Crochet Club Beginners Night is a crochet club meeting designed to teach the basics of crochet. We aim to teach students a new craft while fostering a sense of community through crochet. Our club already has members that are passionate about crochet and are designated teachers committed to helping newcomers become acquainted with the artform. Students do not need to bring anything; supplies will be provided. Event registration will be done through google forms. It will be shared via flyers, social media, and at the involvement fair on 1/23. RSVP here.  
  

  Sponsored by: Crochet Club

   

  The Black Student Union presents: Family Feud 
  

  Rita Hollings Science Center, Room 154 - 58 Coming St 
  

  6:30pm 
  

  The Black Student Union is hosting a Family Feud game night  here organizations will go head-to-head in competition.  
  

  Sponsored by: Black Student Union

   

  Thursday, January 30 

  Men’s Basketball vs Stony Brook 

  TD Arena – 301 Meeting St. 
  

  6:00pm 
  

  Free for Students 
  

  Sponsored by: Athletics

   

  Movie Night: The Sky Is Gray 

  Jewish Studies Center, Room 337 - 96 Wentworth St 
  

  6:00pm 
  

  Join the Office of Institutional Diversity for a screening of the 1980 film The Sky Is Gray, featuring Olivia Cole, James Bond III and Margaret Avery, followed by a brief discussion. This film touches on themes of poverty and what it means to be Black and in poverty in the South during the Jim Crow era. Free snacks will be provided. You will need your Cougar Card to enter the building.  
  

  Sponsored by: Office of Institutional Diversity

   

  Friday, January 31 

  Women’s Basketball vs Stony Brook 
  

  TD Arena – 301 Meeting St. 
  

  7:00pm 
  

  Free for Students 
  

  Sponsored by: Athletics

   

  The Arkansaw Bear by Aurand Harris 
  

  Chapel Theatre - 172 Calhoun St 
  

  7:30pm 
  

  Students can reserve free tickets at the George Street Box Office or online here.   
  Saddened and bewildered at her grandfather's approaching death, Tish runs to her 'special tree.' There, in a world of fantasy provided by her wish on a star, she meets the world's greatest dancing bear. He is old, like her grandfather, and is running away—from death. In trying to help him, she begins to understand the meaning of both life and death, which helps her to cope with her own sadness. The play blends realism and fantasy, pathos and humor. It is delightfully theatrical, with music, magic and dance, and enthusiastically applauded by children's audiences and family audiences. The Arkansaw Bear is an important work by America's foremost playwright for young audiences, sparkling with entertainment while also dramatizing, with poignancy, a universal truth. 
  

  Sponsored by: Center Stage