It’s that time of the year again, and each day this week, we will be posting a tip for weathering the storm that is finals week. So as you furiously finish papers, projects, and presentations of all kinds, take a break to check back here for some pointers on surviving the end of the semester. On this lovely Monday, remember to refuel, refresh, and recharge as you trudge through the remainder of…
This past March a group of undergraduate and graduate students traveled to England and Wales in the hopes of finding King Arthur. As part of the interdisciplinary course “In Search of King Arthur and the Holy Grail,” we traveled to medieval cathedrals and castles searching for historical foundations of Britain’s most legendary hero. Thanks in part to the Graduate School at the College of Charleston, I was able to see…
Every April, Charleston plays hosts to thousands of visitors from across the country with one thing in common: getting over it (the Ravenel Bridge that is). The Cooper River Bridge Run has been a major event for Charleston since the first race in 1978 was organized as a promotion for community wellness. Since then, the reach of the Bridge Run mission has grown substantially, establishing itself as one of the…
Be daring. Be different. Be impractical. You may still see her on campus and that is the way Barbie Schreiner (MPA ’13) likes it. Schreiner coordinates the campus blood drives for the American Red Cross, working with student groups to collect more than 500 pints of blood each year. In addition or coordinating blood drives at the College, she coordinates blood drives in Dorchester County and works with schools, civic groups…
I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside. This song brings music to my ears. The words are so true. Are you interested in becoming that positive influence for students? Do you wish you could teach, but might have majored in a subject other than education as an undergraduate? If so, a Masters of…
The close of the 2014 Graduate Education Week was marked by a wonderful showcase of student research at our 8th annual Graduate Poster Session on February 5th, 2014. Twenty six graduate students representing six of programs presented their respective research projects to an audience of students, faculty, and judges. The Graduate Poster Session was a great opportunity for students across a variety a disciplines to come together and share their…
Outstanding educators are found throughout Dorchester District 2’s cadre of first-year teachers, and many are our graduates! Congratulations to Jackie Radabaugh, MAT Special Education ‘13. She was awarded “Rookie Teacher of the Year Award” by Newington Elementary School in Summerville, SC. Nominees for Rookie Teacher of the Year must meet impressive criteria; candidates must be a classroom teacher with fewer than 5 years of experience that show promise as an…
Despite a strange bout of inclement ice and snow that interrupted Graduate Education Week activities, the Graduate School is pleased to announce that our Graduate Alumni Panel has been rescheduled for this evening at 5:30 pm. Graduate Alumni from various programs will be present to answer questions about their professional and academic experiences. Please join us in Tate Center Room 202 at 5:30 pm and learn how you can maximize your…
Tomorrow marks the beginning of Graduate Education Week and we’ve added even more events to the schedule for the upcoming week. Check out the link below for an updated schedule of Graduate Education Week events. For questions or more information, contact the Graduate School Office at 843.953.1434 or e-mail at gradstud@cofc.edu. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Twitter throughout the week for photos and more updates on events! Graduate…
