I recently had the privilege, thanks in part to a study abroad grant from the Graduate School, to attend the 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress in Glasgow, Scotland. My experience with the perception of conservationists is that we trade in “doom and gloom” – but that could not have been further from the truth…
Category Archives: Jobs & Careers
Spotlight on Diversity: Maria Royle
Maria Royle is a graduate student in the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance. She has had a life-long interest in science and helping children. She earned a master’s degree in Organizational Management and Leadership from Springfield College, Massachusetts. Her passion for children and science, though, led her to become a candidate in the College’s Science…
CofC Alumna Wins Letitia Woods Brown Memorial Book Award!
Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch, B.A. ’94 and M.A. ’97, Associate Professor of History at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, was recently awarded the Letitia Woods Brown Memorial Book Award for her manuscript Crossing the Line: Women’s Interracial Activism in South Carolina during and After World War II (University Press of Florida, 2014), by the Association of Black Women Historians…
“Go Get ‘Em” Alumni Blog Series: Leah Fisher, Marine Biology (2012)
Leah Fisher, Marine Biology (2012) Climate Change Policy Coordinator for the National Ocean Service “Take advantage of your networks. You never know when WHO you know will make the difference” Leah Fisher is a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Marine Biology program and the current Climate Change Policy Coordinator for the National…
Mark Your Calendars: Professional Development Series Starts September 22!
The University of Charleston, South Carolina at the College of Charleston is partnering with other departments on campus to provide numerous professional development opportunities: one-time events, workshop series, and career skills for graduate students. This variety of offerings allows students to develop a broad array of transferable skills while focusing on particular skill sets of interest throughout their…
Lowcountry Mayor’s Breakfast
I attended the UNCF 1st Lowcountry Mayor’s Breakfast on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. That’s me and City of Charleston Mayor Joe P. Riley Jr. 🙂 It was a pleasure to see all three of our mayors- Mayor Joe Riley Jr., Mayor Keith Summey and Mayor William “Bill” Collins in one room together discussing the future of our schools…
Let’s Hear It for Barbie!
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…
Master of Arts in Teaching Information Session on Saturday, March 22, 2014
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…
MAT Graduate Named “Rookie Teacher of the Year”
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…
Graduate Education Week 2014
The Graduate School is very pleased to announce our upcoming Graduate Education Week, a week-long series of events dedicated to promoting graduate education and highlighting the achievements of our current graduate students here at the College of Charleston. Graduate Education Week will start on Wednesday, January 22 with an Open House Breakfast hosted by the Graduate Studies…
