This Saturday, July 9th, is an excellent opportunity to both get some exercise and to be an example for people with special needs. The SOAR (Special Olympics Annual Run) race was created last year with a small group of athletes and coaches who challenged each other to a 5K run on Folly Beach. The race…
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WakeFest
Water sports are seemingly growing in popularity, yet for those of us without boats or who don’t have friends with boats, we are really missing out! However, on the last Saturday of every month, Lowcountry residents have the chance to either watch or attempt a water sport at Carolina Watersports’ WakeFest. Held at Trophy Lake…
Happy Father’s Day!
Whether you live close to or far away from your dad, this Sunday is the perfect occasion to let him know just how much you appreciate him. It’s easy to get caught up in the stress and pressure of your own life and to forget how important it is to let those you love know…
Book Signing
Sullivan’s Island, Shem Creek, Pawleys Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Bulls Island. You’ve heard of all these places, right? But did you know they are also the titles and settings of just of few of Dorothea Benton Frank’s books? A New York Times bestselling author of 11 books, Frank was raised on Sullivan’s…
Reggae Nights
As grad students, the summer is supposed to be a time for us to relax and enjoy ourselves. However, sometimes it can be a daunting task to figure out what exactly to do with our nights off. Do we watch TV, sleep, read a book, go to the movies, go to a bar? Sometimes none…
North Charleston Arts Festival
The North Charleston Arts Festival begins today and runs through May 7. It’s a great celebration of the arts, featuring performances from national, regional and local performers, exhibitions, and activities. Many of the activities are held at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, but they’re not limited there. The Arts Festival is spread throughout North…
Lecture Tomorrow
This Friday (April 15th) the MPASA will be hosting a visiting professor from the Marist Graduate School of Management for an interactive lecture “Trans formative Management in Non-Profits”. This is a must for any and all interested in non-profits or anyone who might one day find themselves working for a non-profit. When: Friday April 15th,…
The Charleston Air Expo
So far this Spring, Charleston has been home to food, fashion and races. Many of our sense have been satiated (taste at the Wine & Food Festival, sight at the Fashion Week, and touch at the Flowertown Festival). Now, grab your earplugs because the Charleston Air Expo is this Saturday at the Joint Base Charleston…
ExCEL Awards
Next Wednesday, the Office of Multicultural Student Programs and Services will host the fifth annual ExCEL Awards program. According to its website, “the Excellence in Collegiate Education and Leadership (ExCEL) Awards program honors faculty, staff, students, community groups and/or individuals for promoting excellence and diversity at the College of Charleston.” Students from each of the…
A Charleston Affair
If you’re ready for a party, you won’t have to wait long. Next Saturday, College of Charleston students, alumni, faculty and staff will gather in the Cistern Yard for the annual Alumni Association gala. A Charleston Affair is a three-hour event complete with food, drinks and a live band, and is always a great time…
