Archive | November, 2011

College of Charleston religion professor Elijah Siegler echoed Butler, saying the movement perhaps is not an imminent threat. “Dominionism is scary to me because it would overturn so many of the foundations of American democracy: separation of church and state, freedom of religion, religious tolerance,” Siegler said. “It should be made clear, though, that most […]

The Charleston Academy of Music will showcase young talent at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the College of Charleston’s Simons Center for the Arts. The free concert, hosted by singer Ann Caldwell and pia- nist Chee Hang See, will feature the Kidzymphony Or- chestra and solo performances by C of C Honors Program students Micah McLaurin, […]

College of Charleston political scientist Jeri Cabot doesn’t think the cruise controversy is enough to unseat the mayor. “If the fire crisis wasn’t able to take out Riley, I don’t see this year as having anything particularly harmful,” she said. http://www.thestate.com/2011/11/05/2035549/charleston-mayor-joe-riley-wages.html#storylink=misearch#ixzz1d21yl41c  

We’re often told that young people tend to be the most tech-savvy among us. But just how savvy are they? A group of researchers led by College of Charleston business professor Bing Pan tried to find out. Specifically, Pan wanted to know how skillful young folks are at online search. His team gathered a group […]

College of Charleston alumnus Sean Hughes is one of four Americans who will join sustainability experts from around the world in Australia as part of the 2011 Climate Change Professional Fellows Program. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/nov/03/c-of-c-alum-part-of-sustainability-conference/    

A new study shows hundreds of additional hotel rooms are sold and tens of thousands of dollars in additional lodging revenue is generated every time a cruise ship arrives in or leaves from Charleston. The study was commissioned by the South Carolina State Ports Authority. It indicates that over three years, cruises added $13 million […]

The second candidate in the C of C’s Bully Pulpit series, Huntsman said his No. 1 goal would be to rebuild U.S. manufacturing muscle, primarily by focusing on tax reform, improving the regulatory environment and pushing for energy independence. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/nov/03/huntsman-in-pulpit/    

College of Charleston professor John Crotts, who co-authored both studies, said the latest report suggests Charleston’s pleasure ship business is attracting more passengers booking package deals that include hotels, and more who travel to the area and stay in local lodgings before and after cruises.   http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/nov/03/study-cruises-bring-hotels-49m/  

Roemer spoke just after appearing at the College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit series. About 40 people attended and asked him about tax reform, amending the nation’s campaign finance laws and how he would communicate as president.   http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/nov/01/roemer-attacks-political-corruption/