From a visit by a presidential candidate to a look inside a new art class that focuses on blacksmithing to the launch of the new Presidential Speaker Series, it’s been a busy week at the College of Charleston.

Dr Michael Sorrell the President of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas visits the College of Charleston for the Presidential Speaker Series hosted by the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) on October 8, 2019.

Dr Michael Sorrell the President of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas visits the College of Charleston for the Presidential Speaker Series hosted by the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) on October 8, 2019.

Dr Michael Sorrell the President of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas visits the College of Charleston for the Presidential Speaker Series hosted by the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) on October 8, 2019.

Dr Michael Sorrell the President of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas visits the College of Charleston for the Presidential Speaker Series hosted by the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) on October 8, 2019.

College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu speaks at the first Presidential Speaker Series hosted by the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) on October 8, 2019.

Dr Michael Sorrell the President of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas visits the College of Charleston for the Presidential Speaker Series hosted by the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) on October 8, 2019.

Dr Michael Sorrell the President of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas visits the College of Charleston for the Presidential Speaker Series hosted by the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) on October 8, 2019.

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, the College of Charleston’s Office of Institutional Diversity hosted Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas, for the inaugural Presidential Speaker Series. Sorrell has been named one of America’s 10 Most Innovative College Presidents and has spoken at TED Talks, the University Innovation Alliance National Summit and SXSW Education. Photos by Heather Moran

Carey Morton stands with students in his blacksmithing class

A student hammers on iron in the College of Charleston's blacksmithing class.

A student works on an iron sculpture in blacksmithing class

Carey Morton blacksmithing class instructor

Carey Morton bends iron

The College launched a new blacksmithing class this fall, which has proven popular with students. Photos by Heather Moran

To kick off CofC's Neurodiversity Initiative events during the month of October English professor and medical humanities director Kathy Béres Rogers and Anne Osowski assistant director of the Center for Disability Services/SNAP held an opening reception on October 7, 2019. A performance by a cappella group Charleston Vibes.

To kick off CofC's Neurodiversity Initiative events during the month of October English professor and medical humanities director Kathy Béres Rogers and Anne Osowski assistant director of the Center for Disability Services/SNAP held an opening reception on October 7, 2019. A performance by a cappella group Charleston Vibes.

To kick off CofC's Neurodiversity Initiative events during the month of October English professor and medical humanities director Kathy Béres Rogers and Anne Osowski assistant director of the Center for Disability Services/SNAP held an opening reception on October 7, 2019. A performance by a cappella group Charleston Vibes.

To kick off CofC's Neurodiversity Initiative events during the month of October English professor and medical humanities director Kathy Béres Rogers and Anne Osowski assistant director of the Center for Disability Services/SNAP held an opening reception on October 7, 2019. A performance by a cappella group Charleston Vibes.

To kick off CofC's Neurodiversity Initiative events during the month of October English professor and medical humanities director Kathy Béres Rogers and Anne Osowski assistant director of the Center for Disability Services/SNAP held an opening reception on October 7, 2019. A performance by a cappella group Charleston Vibes.

To kick off the College of Charleston’s Neurodiversity Initiative during the month of October, English professor and medical humanities Director Kathy Béres Rogers and Anne Osowski, assistant director of the Center for Disability Services/SNAP, held an opening reception on Oct. 7, 2019, with a performance by a cappella group Charleston Vibes. Photos by Heather Moran

Democratic presidential candidate Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visited the College of Charleston on October 4, 2019, to attend the Bully Pulpit Series.

Democratic presidential candidate Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visited the College of Charleston on October 4, 2019, to attend the Bully Pulpit Series.

Democratic presidential candidate Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visited the College of Charleston on October 4, 2019, to attend the Bully Pulpit Series.

Democratic presidential candidate Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visited the College of Charleston on October 4, 2019, to attend the Bully Pulpit Series.

Democratic presidential candidate Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visited the College of Charleston on October 4, 2019, to attend the Bully Pulpit Series.

Democratic presidential candidate Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visited the College of Charleston on October 4, 2019, to attend the Bully Pulpit Series.

Democratic presidential candidate Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visited the College of Charleston on October 4, 2019, to attend the Bully Pulpit Series.

Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) visited the College of Charleston on Oct. 4, 2019, to attend the Bully Pulpit Series. Photos by Heather Moran

President Hsu calls a raffle numberstaff at staff drop-in

Staff Drop InStaff attend the staff drop-in

Staff met for fellowship, food and fun at the Fall Staff Drop-in on Oct. 4, 2019, at the President’s House Courtyard. Photos by Heather Moran