The launch of the new College of Charleston Speaker Series on Public Discourse and Civility, a celebration of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program and a showcase of student-owned businesses: It’s been an exciting few weeks at CofC.
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The Women’s and Gender Studies Program celebrated its 10th annual Yes! I’m a Feminist fundraising event on Nov. 4, 2022, in the Stern Center Garden. (Photos by Reese Moore Photography)
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The School of Business hosted a holiday marketplace Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2022, showcasing student-owned businesses. In all, 11 student-owned businesses participated including River Bluff Honey, Wildcard-Art and Thesnkrconnector. (Photos by Catie Cleveland and Mike Ledford)
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Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker hosted longtime political commentator Chris Matthews as the inaugural guest for the new College of Charleston Speaker Series on Public Discourse and Civility on Nov. 11, 2022. The two veteran journalists met with students in professor Caroline Guthrie’s Media in the Digital Age class ahead of the event. (Photos by Catie Cleveland and Reese Moore Photography)