WOW Events
Weeks of Welcome
January 10, 2022
CLASSES Begin
Information Table
Location: Lightsey Center – by bookstore
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Orientation interns will be available to provide information and directions to students who are free to stop by the information table for giveaways and other goodies.
Contact: Office of New Student Programs
Phone: 843-953-2017 or orientat@cofc.edu
Motivational Monday with MSPS at their NEW LOCATION
MSPS Livingroom (New location: 14 College Way)
2:00pm
NPHC Meet the Greeks January 10, 2022
6:00pm, VIRTUAL through Zoom
Students must attend MEET THE GREEKS if they are planning to join in the 2021-2022 academic year order to be eligible for intake with any of the chapters.
Meet all ACTIVE organizations on campus. Each organization will explain their membership process and how to join.
Questions, please contact Deronda Washington, NPHC Advisor washingtondc@cofc.edu.
January 11, 2022
Information Table
Location: Lightsey Center – by bookstore
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Orientation interns will be available to provide information and directions to students who are free to stop by the information table for giveaways and other goodies.
Contact: Office of New Student Programs
Phone: 843-953-2017 or orientat@cofc.edu
January 12, 2022
Meet the Office of Student Wellness & Well-being
Cougar Mall
12:30pm to 4:00pm
January 14, 2022
Hot Chocolate with Panhellenic Sorority Council
Come out and meet the new Panhellenic Executive Board and learn more about ways to join a Panhellenic sorority at the College of Charleston!
Cougar Mall
10:00am to 12:00pm
First Gen Friday
MSPS Livingroom (14 College Way)
2:00pm
Grocery BINGO with Cougar Activities Board
Play BINGO & Win Groceries!
Practice Gym at TD Arena
9:00pm
January 15, 2022
FREE Aquarium Tickets from CAB
Pick-up at Stern Center info desk
More information on CougarConnect
January 17, 2022
MLK Day of Remembrance (College CLOSED)
Bridge Run Training Program Kick-Off Week
Email Bucky in Campus Rec (lbuchana@cofc.edu) for more information!
https://campusrec.cofc.edu/fitness-wellness/bridge-run-training-program.php
January 18, 2022
Therapy Dogs with S4S and Office of Student Wellness & Well-being
Stern Student Center (Gardens)
3:00pm to 5:00pm
January 19, 2022
Muffins & Coffee for Commuter Students ONLY with Office of Student Wellness & Well-being and the Center for Peer Excellence & Education
Lightsey Commuter Lounge (all commuter students- including Graduate students are invited)
10:00am to 12:00pm
Careers and Coco
Come get cozy with the Career Center, grab hot chocolate, and learn about career counseling, internships, career fairs, job searches and networking!
160 Calhoun Street
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Manifest your Dreams with MSPS
Create a Vision Board for 2022
Stern Center Rm #205
6:00pm
January 20, 2022
Bagels and Wellness
Join the Office of Student Wellness & Well-being for an Einstein’s Bagel and information!
Cougar Mall
9:30am to 11:30am
January 21, 2022
Greek Night with Lady Cougars Basketball – Join the FSL Community and cheer on the Lady Cougars vs Towson University! Show your Greek pride by wearing letters!
TD Arena
7:00pm
January 22, 2022
Winter Involvement Fair: Come find a student organization and GET INVOLVED @ CofC!
VIRTUAL - Check http://cougarconnect.cofc.edu for more information!
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Health & Wellness Fair
Stern Student Center (inside and outside)
12:00pm to 2:00pm
January 24, 2022
Developing your Emotional Wellness
Welcoming Wellness Event!
Cougar Mall
11:30am to 3:00pm
Motivational Monday with MSPS at their NEW LOCATION
MSPS Livingroom (New location: 14 College Way)
2:00pm
Therapy Dogs with S4S and Office of Student Wellness & Well-being
Stern Student Center (Gardens)
3:00pm to 5:00pm
January 25, 2022
Koru- 4-week workshop on meditation and mindfulness
MSPS Livingroom (New Location: 14 College Way)
Registration Required on CougarConnect
3:05pm to 4:20pm
January 26, 2022
Open House/Free Store Relaunch
Come see our new space and “shop” at the Free Store, our on-campus thrifting station that’s open to all campus community members! You can also donate unwanted/unused clothing and other items as you visit.
207 Calhoun Street
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Therapy Dogs with S4S and Office of Student Wellness & Well-being
Stern Student Center (Gardens)
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Lunar New Year Celebration with MSPS
Stern Center 2nd Floor
5:30pm
January 27, 2022
Safe Zone Training with MSPS
School of Education, Alumni Center (86 Wentworth)
10:00am to 12:00pm
Grow with CAB
Stern Center Rm #205
7:00pm
January 28, 2022
Meditation Club Meetings Begin
Check on additional information on CougarConnect
RSS Rm #319
1:00pm to 2:00pm
February 2, 2022
CARTA Ride Along
Meet at Chic Fil A for a trip to the West Ashley Target (and Citadel Mall)
Did you know your Cougar ID gets you FREE transportation for all CARTA buses? Give it a go with the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) team as we trek out to Target.
4:00pm to 6:00pm
February 6, 2022
Developing your Spiritual Wellness
Tabling Event with Office of Student Wellness & Well-being
Cougar Mall
11:30am to 3:00pm
Super Bowl Watch Party with CAB & MSPS
FREE FOOD and FOOTBALL
RITA Rm #101
4:00pm
February 7, 2022
Bridging the Public Health Divide: What explains our Country’s poor response to COVID-19?
Faculty Panel discussion (Philosophy, Sociology, DHEC, History)
3:30pm
RITA Rm #101
February 8, 2022
Promoting Connection within the Self: Learning to Accept our Emotions
Follow the Office of Student Wellness & Well-being on CougarConnect for Zoom link!
Moore Quinn, Department of Anthropology
10:00am
February 9, 2022
Promoting Connection to Others: One Dinner at a time.
Follow the Office of Student Wellness & Well-being on CougarConnect for Zoom link!
Tina Singleton, Transformative Table
3:15pm
February 10, 2022
Promoting Connection to the Earth: Forest Bathing at CawCaw County Park: Join us for a meditative walk through nature.
Follow the Office of Student Wellness & Well-being on CougarConnect for more information!
Kristina Wheeler, Natural History Interpreter
3:00pm
February 11, 2022
First Gen Friday
MSPS Livingroom (14 College Way)
2:00pm
Promoting Connection within the Self: Meditation Retreat led by Rachael McNamara, Health Promotion Specialist
Follow the Office of Student Wellness & Well-being on CougarConnect for more information! REGISTRATION REQUIRED
3:00pm to 6:00pm
February 12, 2022
Show Mother Earth Some Love
CCE Recurring Service Opportunity with Keep Charleston Beautiful
REGISTRATION REQUIRED ON COUGARCONNECT
9:00am to 11:00am
Spring Leadership Conference with Higdon Center
Stern Student Center
10:00am to 3:00pm
February 14, 2022
Developing your Social Wellness Tabling Event
Cougar Mall
11:30am to 3:00pm
February 18, 2022
Bourbon Street Blowout with CAB
George St
6:00pm
February 22, 2022
National Recreation & Fitness Day
30-mins of HIIT, 30-mins of Zumba, 60-mins of Community Yoga
Door prizes!
Silcox Gym
Reservations REQUIRED: https://www.imleagues.com/spa/fitness/f2e0fc2e50a4428aa3ddabf0c930b778/viewevent?eventId=3696985
6:00pm to 8:00pm