Dear new and returning students, Welcome to a new year and a new semester. Before classes begin, it may be beneficial to understand what campus resources are available – either as a refresher to returning students, or as an introduction to new students who could not attend last night’s orientation. Parking Services Parking Services is…
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Enjoy your winter break!
Congratulations to all of our graduate students who received their Master’s degree on Saturday! We are all very proud of you, and excited for your new adventures. And congratulations to all of our graduate students who finished their exams last week, and are enjoying a very well deserved break. We are busy finishing business in…
Research Associateship Programs Available
The National Research Council of the National Academies announces the 2010 Research Associateship Programs to be conducted on behalf of U.S. federal research laboratories and affiliated institutions at over 100 locations throughout the United States. The programs provide opportunities for Graduate, Ph.D., Sc.D. or M.D. scientists and engineers of unusual promise and ability to perform…
Curious About Research Posters?
Are you curious about the process of presenting a research poster at a future Graduate Student Poster Session? Have you been selected for the Graduate Student Poster Session in January? Then you should attend this semester’s Poster Design Workshop, to be held tonight in Stern Center Room 201 from 5:00-6:00 P.M. The workshop will include…
Going home for the holidays?
As the weather gets cooler, and after all the Halloween candy is consumed, we turn our attention to the remaining weeks of the year. These are special times in which we surround ourselves with friends and family, thankful for their love and friendship. Whether you’re hosting or guesting Thanksgiving this year, you could probably use…
Exposing a Hidden History
Amber Clawson, a candidate for the Master of Arts in History and a Graduate Assistant here in the Grad School Office, is quite obviously a woman of many talents. In addition to her academic and professional career at The Graduate School of the College of Charleston, she has distinguished herself as a volunteer and researcher…
H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Update
We have received word from Student Health Services that there will be an immunization clinic for the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine this Thursday which will be open to the general student population. Here are the complete details: Students & Colleagues, Thank you for your patience as we slowly receive supplies of the H1N1 vaccine. Just to…
Keeping Charleston’s Streets Safe
I am always impressed by the outstanding grad students here at The Graduate School of the College of Charleston. Our students and graduates are comprised of some of the finest public servants, scholars, and activists that you’ll find anywhere. David Wojslawowicz is certainly no exception. A 2008 graduate of our M.A. in History program, and…
What should you do with your life?
When I was in Florida, I had a long conversation with a student about her career aspirations and the multitude of choices she saw before her. While I hope she walked away feeling a little more energized about graduating and exploring her new life, I know she’s not the only Junior or Senior out there…
Monday Motivation: Tips for a thesis writer
Hypergraphia: an overwhelming urge to write. One would assume hypergraphia might come in handy if you’re writing a thesis for your graduate or doctoral degree. But let’s face it, everyone suffers from writer’s block and struggles when writing their thesis. Since College of Charleston graduate students have eight weeks left to submit their thesis, this…
