The eyes of the world were upon the College of Charleston and the Holy City this week, with a visit from former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden in the lead up to a presidential debate at the Charleston Gaillard Center less than a mile from campus. But it wasn’t all politics. From students learning about making sustainable chocolate to Spirit Week, there’s been no shortage of Cougar pride!

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a Bully Pulpit series event hosted by the College of Charleston.
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a Bully Pulpit series event hosted by the College of Charleston.
CofC's President Andrew Hsu introduces CofC Alum Allegra Campbell for Presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden's visit to the College of Charleston for a Bully Pulpit Town Hall event at the Johnson Center on Monday, February 24, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a Bully Pulpit series event hosted by the College of Charleston.
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a Bully Pulpit series event hosted by the College of Charleston.
Ambassador Jim Melville shakes hands with Presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden. The College of Charleston hosted the former VP's Bully Pulpit Town Hall event at the Johnson Center on Monday, February 24, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a Bully Pulpit series event hosted by the College of Charleston.
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a Bully Pulpit series event hosted by the College of Charleston.
CofC Alum Allegra Campbell introduces Amari President at the College of Charleston's Bully Pulpit Town Hall event for Presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at the Johnson Center on Monday, February 24, 2020
Ambassador Jim Melville and his wife pose in front of an American Flag after Presidential Candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden's visit to the College of Charleston for a Bully Pulpit Town Hall on Monday, February 24, 2020.
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a Bully Pulpit series event hosted by the College of Charleston.

Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden took part in the College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series at the F. Mitchell Johnson Physical Education Center on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Photos by Heather Moran & Mike Ledford

Students made stuffed animals at the Build A Friend workshop at the Stern Center on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Students made stuffed animals at the Build A Friend workshop at the Stern Center on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Students made stuffed animals at the Build A Friend workshop at the Stern Center on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Students made stuffed animals at the Build A Friend workshop at the Stern Center on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Students made stuffed animals at the Build A Friend workshop at the Stern Center on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

A part of Spirit Week, students made stuffed animals at the Build A Friend Workshop at the Stern Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Photos by Mike Ledford

On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
On January 27, 2022 The College of Charleston celebrated CofC Day with an evening of events.
Candidate for the South Carolina Senate Jamie Harrison visits the Avery Research Center for a town hall event on Sunday, February 23, 2020
Candidate for the South Carolina Senate Jamie Harrison visits the Avery Research Center for a town hall event on Sunday, February 23, 2020
Candidate for the South Carolina Senate Jamie Harrison visits the Avery Research Center for a town hall event on Sunday, February 23, 2020
Candidate for the South Carolina Senate Jamie Harrison visits the Avery Research Center for a town hall event on Sunday, February 23, 2020

Jamie Harrison, a South Carolina candidate for the U.S. Senate, visited the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture for a town hall event on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Photos by Heather Moran