Stern Center Gardens will set the stage for another town hall event hosted by the Bully Pulpit Series. The Series welcomes Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to the College of Charleston on Tuesday, December 1 at 10:30 a.m. Senator Rubio will share a few remarks before opening for questions. The town hall audience will have the opportunity to ask…
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Graduate Student Library Reception- September 25, 2015
The Graduate Student Association is co-hosting the biannual graduate student Library Reception THIS FRIDAY at 5:30 p.m. in Addlestone 207! Food, refreshments, and library resources just for graduate students! Hope to see you there! Your 2015-2016 Executive Board Joshua Bloodworth, President Erin Stubbs, Secretary Megan Gould, Treasurer …
Welcome Aaron Holly to the Gradaute School Office
Meet Aaron Holly, Graduate Assistant- Graduate School of the University of Charleston, S.C.-College of Charleston Hometown: Rome, Georgia. Aaron grew up in Northwest Georgia and moved laterally across the Southeast his entire life with stops in Auburn, AL, Atlanta, GA, and now Charleston, SC. Education: Current student in the Master of Public Administration and Environmental Studies…
Famous Blogger Sarah Byce
Sarah Byce, a student of the environmental studies: Peace Corps master’s international program at the University of Charleston, South Carolina, is one of eight winners of the Peace Corps’ annual “Blog It Home” contest. The four-year program allows her to take coursework in Charleston the first and fourth years of the program, and to serve for two years with…
Graduate Education Week 2015!
The Graduate School of the University of Charleston, South Carolina is excited to present a week of informational sessions about various aspects of graduate education here at the College of Charleston. Throughout the week, we will be hosting a variety of events that all highlight aspects of graduate education. We hope that you can join…
“Go Get ‘Em” Alumni Blog Series: Lisa Vandiver, Environmental Studies
Lisa Vandiver, Ph.D., graduated from the College of Charleston’s MSc Environmental Studies program and now works at NOAA’s Restoration Center in Charleston. Originally from Athens, Georgia, Lisa moved to Charleston in 1997 to pursue a BSc in Marine Biology. After working at Kiawah Resort as a naturalist as an undergraduate, Lisa enrolled in the Environmental Studies…
History Graduate Students Help Revamp Exhibit at Patriots Point
Left to Right: Students Leah Worthington, Maggie Burton, Brett Powell, Victoria Musheff, Morgan Willer, Jordan Hardee, Bailey Knight, and Kelly Hogan On October 25, students from the Masters of History program joined a team of volunteers and employees at the Patriots Point working to reconstruct elements of the museum’s “Experiencing Vietnam” exhibit. Situated in the…
Marine Biology Graduate Student Liz Duermit Attends 3rd Annual International Marine Conservation Congress
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…
“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…