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10/27/2026

What a semester it's been! Swipe for a recap of Peace Week, the Majors and Minors fair, and our very first Department Open House.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and showed out. Looking forward to many more eventful semesters ahead!

10/01/2026

Join us next Wednesday, October 7th for our first Department Open House Drop-In!

Whether you are a Sociology or Anthropology major/minor or are just interested in learning more about our programs, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to stop by, meet our faculty, enjoy free pizza, and participate in our fun scavenger hunt to win some swag!

📅 October 7th
🕰️ 4:00PM-6:00PM
📍19 Saint Philip St.

09/14/2026

Mark your calendars -- next week is Peace Week, organized by our very own Professor Reba Parker, author of The Peaceability Mindset!

From September 20th-23rd, there will be panels, a student workshop, peace pole planting, and a storytelling circle to commemorate the International Day of Peace on September 21st. 🕊☮️🌎

09/10/2026

Please join us and the Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston for a fascinating series of discussions led by Dr. Jason Young, Professor of History at the University of Michigan.

⭐️Lecture on “The Mask of Memory: White Racial Fantasy After the Civil War”
📆Monday, September 14th
⏰5:00pm
📍Septima Clark Auditorium (ECTR 118)

⭐️Student & Community Seminar on “Echoes of Erasure: The Politics and History of Memory”
📆Tuesday, September 15th
⏰10:50am-12:05pm
📍Addlestone 127

09/03/2026

Join us on Monday, September 14 for a screening of "Legacy: Apartheid's Shadow": An award-winning documentary that examines the social landscape of South Africa under apartheid and how this legacy continues to shape the nation today.

This screening will be followed by a conversation with filmmaker Tara Moore!

📅 Monday, September 14th
🕰 5:00pm
📍SNES 129

09/02/2026

HSS Student Awards for the 2026-27 academic year are officially open! All students majoring in an HSS degree program are eligible to apply.

Important deadlines:
HSS Study Abroad Award
🗓️ 11/29/2026
🗓️ 4/11/2027

HSS Student Travel & Research Award
🗓️ 9/6/2026
🗓️ 11/1/2026
🗓️ 1/31/2027
🗓️ 3/14/2027
🗓️ 4/25/2027

Apply now! Link in School of HSS bio.

08/11/2026

Your next opportunity could be waiting.

The AAA Job Board features positions from across the field of anthropology, including opportunities in academia, research, nonprofits, government, consulting, and the private sector.

Whether you're looking for your first role, a career change, or your next professional challenge, explore current openings and take the next step in your anthropological journey.

🔗 Browse available positions at https://careercenter.americananthro.org/

06/15/2026

Dr. Sarah Platt led students this summer on a field school project along Church Street.

College of Charleston students and professors are exploring the earliest parts of the city’s history through a downtown archaeological dig on Church Street. (Full story below.)

04/30/2026

Need an extra SOCY class for the fall semester? Interested in learning more about the sports industry through a sociological lens? Register now for SOCY 105: Sociology of Sport!

Please direct any questions about SOCY 105 to [email protected].

04/01/2026

Honors and Award Ceremony 2026 ✨

Last night, we celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of our incredible students! We are so proud of all of you and are excited for the bright futures that lie ahead.

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