Newly accepted graduate students enrolling in their first class during the Summer semester were invited to attend the May Orientation Social on Monday, May 13th, 2013. Students from various programs joined us at Saffron Cafe & Bakery for some delicious food and delightful conversation. We hope the students had as much fun as we did! Check…
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From our Friends in Environmental Studies…
If there’s a chance that you’ll be in Pennsylvania on May 20th and 21st, check out the news below: Call for field biologists, naturalist and taxonomic experts: I would like to invite you to participate in a BioBlitz at Sinnamahoning State Park on May 20th and 21st. We will take 2 days to collect as…
Get Hooded
Did you get the email a few days ago? You should know that there’s a proper way to carry your hood during commencement this Friday. When you are in the processional line, you will carry your hood on your LEFT arm with the color of your program pointing outwards. When you are on…
Volunteer Opportunity
The Graduate Education Organization invites you to volunteer with their next outreach opportunity: On Saturday, April 27th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, the Graduate Education Organization (GEO) will be volunteering with Charleston Miracle League, a baseball league for adults and youth with mental or physical challenges. Those interested should email cofc.geo@gmail.com or whitwortha@g.cofc.edu if they are planning on attending for more…
Planning to run for GSA Eboard?
Nominations for next year’s EBoard (Executive Board) are now open! Current board members want you to know that serving on the EBoard is tons of fun, looks great on your resume, and comes with a small stipend! All four positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) are open. In order to run, you must complete the election packet (contact…
ExCEL Awards
One week ago, the ExCEL Awards were announced. Congratulations to the 2013 ExCEL Award Winners! The 2013 Excellence in Collegiate Education and Leadership (ExCEL) Awards honored more than 30 students, staff, faculty and community members for their commitment to creating a campus environment that promotes diversity and excellence. The winners were chosen from more than…
Graduates Studying in Europe
Ever thought about further graduate studies in Europe? Professor Donald Sparks will present important information about masters and PhD opportunities in the European Union on Wednesday, April 3, at 4:00pm in Hawkins Living-Learning Center (in the Honors College Residence Hall). Dr. Sparks is the Director of the Office of Fellowships at the Citadel, a three…
Tomorrow: World Cultures Fair
There are so many great opportunities of things to do this week at the College of Charleston. Here’s another! On Thursday, join the Center for International Education and others as they host the 2013 World Cultures Fair. This event will happen rain or shine (rain location: Stern Center Ballroom)! Hope to see you there!…
Tomorrow: The ExCEL Awards
Be sure to support your fellow students, your faculty, and your staff at this year’s ExCEL Awards. Susan Hallatt, one of our own in the Graduate School Office, has been diligently working on this event…
Weekend Wrap-Up Part 4
So how was your weekend? Did you spend it studying, enjoying a hobby, or snoozing in the rain? Personally, I did a little bit of each. Overall, it was a low-key weekend. I spend Friday night doing some housework and assignments for my graduate classes. On Saturday, I made the trek downtown, in the rain,…