I was overwhelmed and delighted by the response to the Graduate Open Alliance’s meeting last Friday. Students from a wide variety of programs came together to discuss how we can make our campus a more welcoming and inclusive environment for GLBTQ students and their Straight allies. Some of the initiatives we pledged to work on…
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Graduate Open Alliance Meeting
GOA Meeting, Friday at 5:30, Stern Center 409 The Graduate Open Alliance will be having another organizational meeting this Friday, April 16th at 5:30 PM in Stern Center Room 409. We realize that many of you were unable to attend the original meeting because of scheduling conflicts or due to the heavy traffic caused by…
Fall 2010 Parking Applications
We’ve received word from the Parking Services office that the online application for parking is now open for the Fall semester. Current Graduate Students can log on to CougarTrail to apply. Here are the full instructions: The applications for Fall 2010 parking permits will be available online through CougarTrail beginning TODAY: Monday 4/12/10. Early registration is for…
April Event Update
T.S. Eliot famously called April “the cruellest month,” and any grad student who’s ever had to deal with the hectic flurry of assignments at the end of the semester can agree. It’s not all bad, though! April is definitely going to be a busy month for events around campus. In the midst of getting those…
Amber’s Guide to Surviving Comps
Amber Clawson, a Graduate Assistant in our office, is finishing up her M.A. in History this semester. As part of her program, she recently took a Comprehensive Exam. Comprehensive Exams (often called “comps”) are designed to test your ability to integrate all of the knowledge you’ve accumulated while in your program, and they’re a common…
Funded PhD Studentships in Civil War History
Did you know that we’re approaching the sesquicentennial of the start of the U.S. Civil War? That makes the topic surprisingly timely, and the scholarly conversation on Civil War history is rapidly increasing. As a matter of fact, our own Center for the Lowcountry and the Atlantic World is hosting a conference on race and labor…
Register for Spring RCR Workshops Now
I know it’s hard to plan ahead during Spring Break, but the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Seminar dates are quickly approaching. They’re a vital component of your graduate study, regardless of your discipline, and attendance is strongly encouraged if you haven’t yet been to one. To register, you will need to e-mail Niki DeWeese…
We’re open for Spring Break!
Just a quick reminder that the Graduate School Office is open during Spring Break for our regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M.). So, if you have any questions or concerns about grad school, come in and talk with us. It’s a rare opportunity to take advantage of the ample parking and uncrowded streets on…
Guest Blogger: Amanda Lane
Amanda Lane, a Graduate Assistant in the Environmental Studies Program, sent us a wonderful blog post about her first year experience as an M.E.S. Candidate who’s adjusting to life on her own in Grad School: School has been back in session for almost a month now; my, how time flies! My name is Amanda Lane…
Taking a Class at the North Campus?
Are you one of the lucky graduate students making use of the College of Charleston’s North Campus? Students in various education and communications programs, for example, often have at least one or two classes at the North campus. Many students are often surprised at the breadth of services available to them there. Along with both…
