A little bit about me: I grew up on a farm in a small town in Nebraska, so it quite a culture shock when I moved to Charleston! Currently, I live in Norman, Oklahoma where I am contiuing my education in Pure Mathematics. I love being outside; whether it’s reading outside, going on walks, or just…
Category Archives: Guest Bloggers
Alumni Spotlight: Michael Del Vecchio’16: Math Enthusiast
As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality. ~Albert Einstein Michael Del Vecchio’16 is originally from NJ, but has been living in Myrtle Beach, SC since 2007. Michael graduated from the College of Charleston in the Summer of 2016 with…
August 21, 2017-Solar Eclipse Event featuring ESOL teacher Maria Royle
On Monday, August 21, 2017 Americans will witness one of the most unique and historical events – a total Solar Eclipse. What makes this Solar Eclipse event SO special and unique? It will traverse the entire United States for the first time since 1918! Other similar events have been seen throughout the US, but it…
Graduate School Spotlight: Kelsey Michele, MBA 2017
Tell me a little bit about yourself: My name is Kelsey Michele and I am 22 years old from Upstate New York. I recently finished my undergraduate degree in accounting from Binghamton University where I also played on the women’s lacrosse team. At CofC I plan to complement my accounting background with some additional creativity…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Heather Roberts, M.A.T. Performing Arts
Tell me about yourself: Originally, I’m from Cross, SC and I was 25 when I entered the program. Previously I earned my undergraduate degree in Theater for Youth at the College of Charleston. Through this program I was able to have many hands-on teaching experiences including working with the special-needs theater program called “The Unified…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Husna Siddiqui
Tell me about yourself My name is Husna Siddiqui. I was born in Hyderabad, India. I’m currently pursuing a masters in Computer and Information Sciences with a concentration in Software Engineering. Right now, I work as a Software Engineer at Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company that powers social good. A few of my…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Laura Westby Cannon, MFA’18
We are excited to feature a graduate student in one of our newest graduate school programs- Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. The MFA in Creative Writing, a two-year program of graduate study for 12 students admitted annually for a total of 24 students, features separate Studio and Arts Management emphases. The program offers…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Armon Hanks, M.S. Environmental Studies
Meet Armon Hanks, an Environmental Studies graduate student. Armon is interested in the science behind policy issues, he is acquiring a solid foundation based on the ways information should be used to assess environmental and societal risk and the relevant policies. Students of environmental policy focus on the development and implementation of public policy responses to environmental…
Alumni Spotlight: Danna Stokes, M.S. Child Life
Danna Stokes grew up in Greenville, SC and completed her undergraduate degree at Clemson University (Go Tigers!). She always knew that she wanted to work with children, and after volunteering and interning with a few different organizations, she decided that she wanted to pursue a career in child life. As a kid, she hated going…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Achille Parmentier, MBA in the Making
Achille Parmentier holds a B.S. in Economics from the College of Charleston. This year he finds himself back at the College of Charleston, this time pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration, with a focus in Finance. Prior to seeking his Master’s degree, Achille started Three Sheets to the Wind Sailboats, a business that bought,…
