This is a cross-post of Isaiah Nelson’s email to the College of Charleston student body. If you have questions, please send an email to scrallyforhighered@gmail.com. Students: Did you know that the State of Georgia spends roughly $20,000 per college student in its state, while South Carolina spends $5,000? Did you know that the College is…
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MESSA’s 8K for H2O
The Master of Environmental Studies Student Association (MESSA) is hosting the 9th Annual 8K for H2O on Saturday, February 19. All proceeds from the race benefit Charleston Waterkeeper, a local nonprofit organization working to “preserve and protect the integrity of Charleston’s waterways by defending against pollution and contamination.” The race starts at 9:00 a.m. on…
Sometimes, Grad School’s A Drag
You’re invited to join the Graduate Open Alliance for their semester kick-off social and Drag Show! Come join us for a fun, informal get together at Dudley’s (42 Ann Street Downtown) before we head over as a group to see the drag show at Pantheon (28 Ann Street) at midnight. There will be a $5-10…
Always in motion is the future. – Yoda
It’s Friday afternoon, and your week isn’t over yet. You, like many other graduate students at the College of Charleston, plan on attending the Graduate Student Association for its monthly meeting in room 409 of the Stern Student Center. The Executive Board will call the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., but you plan to…
Breathe.
It’s been a while since we featured one of our students, and to break the silence is Megs Eichorn. Megs is a Master of Environmental Studies candidate. Her post reminds us all to take a break from the multitude of deadlines that surround us daily and to enjoy the moments in life. Breathe. In writing…
Taxes. Enough Said.
Thanks to the generosity of the College of Charleston Beta Alpha Psi accounting students, citizens of the Lowcountry can receive free help in filing their taxes. The IRS sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program which provides well-trained volunteers throughout the country to help individuals and families making under $49,000 a year. College of…
Are you graduting in May? Submit your application.
It took a lot to get to this point, but you’re nearly finished with your master’s degree. Congratulations! Before you walk across the stage in May, remember to submit your application to graduate. If you missed the email from Regan, all the steps you need to complete are below. Be aware that the application deadline…
Cross-Cultural Research Conference
Dr. Folds-Bennett sent a call for student volunteers and attendees to the annual meeting of The Society for Cross-Cultural Research in February. The conference, held from February 16-19, will be at the Francis Marion Hotel, and is in need for student volunteers. If your research focus is on cross-cultural issues, please contact Brad Huber, Christine…
Graduate Open Alliance Meeting
You’re invited to attend the first monthly meeting of the Graduate Open Alliance (GOA) this Sunday at 7:00 PM in Stern Center Room 409. In case you aren’t aware, the GOA advocates for diversity on campus, and it’s open to all enrolled graduate students (both degree- and non-degree-seeking) on campus. We seek to promote all kinds of…
Graduate Student Research Poster Session
Forty graduate students will gather this Thursday to present their research efforts to you, the College of Charleston community. At the 5th annual Graduate Student Research Poster session, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the 29 projects these students examined at length. The session will begin at 4:00 in the Stern Student…
