Anyone who’s ever had to do any research here at the College of Charleston is familiar with Eileen Callahan. She’s a ubiquitous presence on campus, ensuring that the College upholds the highest ethical standards for our research in every discipline. If you’ve ever attended a Responsible Conduct of Research Seminar here, then you know how dedicated she is to making sure that we present top-notch research to the academic community…
It’s that time of year again in Charleston. At the end of every May, the city becomes a mecca for the visual and performing arts for three weeks as the city buzzes with artists and tourists from all over the world. The Spoleto Festival and the city’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival become the nexus for the arts world as hundreds of performances, exhibitions, and concerts fill the air in every corner…
Voting for Graduate Student Association offices opens on Monday, April 5th and closes on Tuesday, April 6th on CougarTrail. Votes will be certified at the GSA Meeting on April 9th at 5:00 PM (Stern Center 409). Rachel Collins, the current GSA President, has posted these Candidate Bios on the GSA blog. Get to know them and make an informed choice: GSA Officer Candidates 2010-2011 By Rachel Collins, Graduate Student Association President…
Douglas Wurster is a Revenue Specialist for Charleston County, and a current grad student in the Public Administration program. We recently received the good news that Doug was selected for a prestigious scholarship from the South Carolina City and County Management Association. Since Doug was successful in his search for a scholarship, we asked him to share his story with our blog readers: This past December, I had the privilege…
It’s that time of year again; Winter’s almost over and we all find ourselves thinking ahead to future plans. So, the subject of registering for classes couldn’t be discussed at a more appropriate time. Starting today, all graduate degree-seeking students who are currently enrolled in classes can start enrolling in Maymester and Summer classes via CougarTrail. On March 8th, all currently-enrolled Certificate program students will also be able to access…
Student Health Services has announced another H1N1 Live Nasal Spray Clinic. If you qualify for the Live Nasal Spray Vaccine, it would be an excellent time to take advantage of this opportunity before the holiday travel season is in full swing. Here are the details: Students & Colleagues, We will be administering H1N1 live nasal vaccine: Stern Center Lobby Monday, November 23rd 11 am – 2 pm Please keep in…
Sure, interlibrary loan isn’t really a glamorous topic. And sure, everyone hates having to fill out forms and wait for weeks to receive a book that may or may not end up being exactly what you need for that research project. But here’s some news that might make Interlibrary Loan a lot more appealing: did you know that the Addlestone Library has partnered with other academic libraries in South Carolina…
With the start of classes only about two weeks away, now is a good time to start thinking about ways to prepare for grad school life. Whether you’re starting graduate school in the Fall, or you’ve just now made the decision to apply for a program, everybody could use some tips on how grad school is different than what we’re used to. We usually don’t stop and think about the…
From time to time, we like to keep you updated on the excellent scholarly work in which our faculty, staff, and students engage. Here in the Graduate School Office, we are proud to report that Dean Amy Thompson McCandless participated recently in a presentation of her paper at the Oxford University Roundtable on the topic of “Women in the Academy.” Dean McCandless’s research focuses on the higher education of Southern…
While expanding our social network, we’ve come across a new website exclusively for graduate student networking and information sharing. GradShare is a platform that allows graduate students to ask and answers questions related to research, teaching and career development. I spent a little bit of time on GradShare this morning, and explored the questions regarding Work-Life Balance. A lot of working professionals have this concern when considering graduate school, and…
