Forty-one College of Charleston students will graduate on May 10, 2014 with the Global Scholars (GS) designation, including two who have demonstrated proficiency in two foreign languages. Global Scholars have maintained a 3.0 GPA, completed 18 hours of coursework with an international theme, demonstrated foreign language proficiency, and studied abroad.
“This designation will really set these students apart in the eyes of employers and graduate schools,” says Joseph R. Weyers, Ph.D., professor of Spanish and co-director of the Global Scholars Program. “Courses with an international focus are offered in every single major on campus, and the growth of the program really shows the campus commitment to globalization.”
This year’s class of Global Scholars represents every School on campus, and are majoring in biology, anthropology, communication, international business, arts management, and more.
The class includes: Carly Barnes, Ashley Blankenship, Eric Britton, Emily Brown, Katherine Butler, Ashley Cafasso, Katelyn Carter, Alexander Cattran, Allison Crowell, Gabrielle Dillon, Julie Driscoll, Ann Galizio, Marisa Graham, Leland Gross, Saga Hagebak, Chelsea Harter, Christina Hawkins, Shannon Himes, Rebecca Hughes, Lauren Klevan, Steven Kramer, Silvana Liguori, Jeremy Lopez, Justin Lyons, Berenice Marquina Catillo, Jocelyn Moratzka, Julia Olson, Molly O’Riordan, Gabrielle Perissi, Jenny Powell, Ashley Sears, Katrina Shuler, Elizabeth Sitton, Hannah Sprick, Madelyn Stoneburner, Mary Trumps, Thais Voet, Rachel Wadsworth, Lynda Watson, Christine Weiler, Piper Wilson.
The Global Scholars program is a university-wide initiative designed to increase the capacity of students and faculty to contribute productively as global citizens. The program meets the changing demands brought about by globalization and recognizes students and faculty members who structure their learning and work around developing a wider global worldview.
The Global Scholars Program is led by co-directors Weyers and Rene Dentiste Mueller Ph.D., professor of marketing and director of the Global Business Resource Center.
