Happy Summer Solstice!

Scientifically, the Summer Solstice occurs when the Earth’s and the moon’s axial tilt is most inclined toward the sun. The Summer Solstice also has the longest day and the shortest night of the year. In laymen’s terms, however, it denotes the first day of summer. In other parts of the country, it may just be…

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Happy Father’s Day!

Whether you live close to or far away from your dad, this Sunday is the perfect occasion to let him know just how much you appreciate him. It’s easy to get caught up in the stress and pressure of your own life and to forget how important it is to let those you love know…

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Book Signing

  Sullivan’s Island, Shem Creek, Pawleys Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Bulls Island. You’ve heard of all these places, right? But did you know they are also the titles and settings of just of few of Dorothea Benton Frank’s books? A New York Times bestselling author of 11 books, Frank was raised on Sullivan’s…

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Reggae Nights

As grad students, the summer is supposed to be a time for us to relax and enjoy ourselves. However, sometimes it can be a daunting task to figure out what exactly to do with our nights off. Do we watch TV, sleep, read a book, go to the movies, go to a bar? Sometimes none…

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Jazz Artists of Charleston

To me, jazz has always seemed like a type of music situated in a different era.  I never really thought I could relate to it. But, as I have learned throughout life, I need to give things more of a chance.  I have come to find that jazz is lively yet calming, and I have…

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Sweetgrass Festival

We’ve all seen them.  Most street corners in Charleston showcase men and women intricately weaving the baskets that are an integral part of Charleston’s unique history and culture.  Oftentimes, little boys will run up to you trying to sell their sweetgrass flowers for just a few bucks.  I, of course, am a sucker for putting…

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Summer Graduates, there is an important deadline approaching.

Important deadlines are approaching for master’s candidates with the intention of graduating this summer. If you did not receive Regan’s email last Thursday, please be sure to read the rest of this post. The Graduate School announces that the Summer 2011 Graduation Application for graduate students is now online.  You can get to the application…

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Introducing our newest Advisory Board member

Catherine Cook LaCour, a Charleston native, has deep ties to the College of Charleston.  Catherine’s father and grandfather were both professors:  Dr. Vernon Cook, professor of German and Russian from 1972-1982 and Dr. Hoyt Cook, professor of Greek and Latin from 1928-1958.  Catherine herself is an alumna.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in…

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