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10 11, 2014

Chucktown Squash Guest Speaker Defied Taliban to Play Squash in Pakistan

By |2015-04-06T15:48:47-04:00November 10, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on Chucktown Squash Guest Speaker Defied Taliban to Play Squash in Pakistan

Maria Toorpakai-Wazir spent much of her childhood in Pakistan disguised as a boy so she could pursue her passion for playing squash. She is the guest speaker for the inaugural Chucktown Talks on Nov. 12, 2014.

10 11, 2014

Schottland Scholars Program’s Future Secured

By |2015-04-06T15:29:39-04:00November 10, 2014|Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Schottland Scholars Program’s Future Secured

Schottland Scholars mentor Bill Finn recently announced a gift of $50,000 to the Schottland Programs Endowment in honor of professor and Schottland director Carrie Blair Messal.

7 11, 2014

War Veteran and Gay Rights Activist Eric Alva to Speak at the College

By |2015-03-25T09:40:05-04:00November 7, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on War Veteran and Gay Rights Activist Eric Alva to Speak at the College

Eric Alva, the first American to be seriously injured in the Iraq war, was instrumental in efforts to repeal the militaryโ€™s โ€œDonโ€™t ask, donโ€™t tellโ€ policy. He will speak at the College on Nov. 12, 2014.

7 11, 2014

Working Professionals Thrive in Collegeโ€™s BPS Degree-Completion Program

By |2020-02-25T13:05:45-05:00November 7, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on Working Professionals Thrive in Collegeโ€™s BPS Degree-Completion Program

The Bachelor of Professional Studies degree-completion program at the College's North Campus blends liberal arts education and applied knowledge, making it a perfect option for adult students.

5 11, 2014

Charleston Music Fest Presents World-Class Violinist and Faculty Musicians

By |2015-03-25T09:40:05-04:00November 5, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on Charleston Music Fest Presents World-Class Violinist and Faculty Musicians

The Charleston Music Fest kicks off its 2014-15 season on Nov. 13 with a concert by violinist Alexandre Brussilovsky and music faculty members Natalia Khoma and Volodymyr Vynnytsky.

27 10, 2014

President McConnell: The First 100 Days

By |2020-02-25T13:05:47-05:00October 27, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Campus Life|Comments Off on President McConnell: The First 100 Days

Since officially taking office on July 1, 2014, President Glenn McConnell โ€™69 has been busy gathering input from the College community and sharing his vision for the Collegeโ€™s future.

27 10, 2014

Technophiles to Gather at College of Charleston for BarcampCHS

By |2015-04-06T15:23:12-04:00October 27, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Technophiles to Gather at College of Charleston for BarcampCHS

BarcampCHS provides techies, developers, designers, entrepreneurs and others with an open environment for learning and sharing. Tickets are $10.

24 10, 2014

Student YouTuber Rides Super Fan Status onto Favorite TV Show

By |2015-04-06T15:45:28-04:00October 24, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on Student YouTuber Rides Super Fan Status onto Favorite TV Show

College of Charleston senior Alianne Russell and her YouTube channel about the TV show "Pretty Little Liars" recently appeared on an episode of the popular ABC Family teen drama.

21 10, 2014

Dynamic Duo: Oceanography Experts Collaborate to Study Sea, Ice and Climate Change

By |2020-02-25T13:05:48-05:00October 21, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Dynamic Duo: Oceanography Experts Collaborate to Study Sea, Ice and Climate Change

College of Charleston Marine Biology Professor Jack DiTullio and Research Associate Peter Lee are studying how changes in the marine environment affect earthโ€™s climate.

20 10, 2014

Basketball Block Party to Usher in 2014-15 Season

By |2015-03-25T09:40:07-04:00October 20, 2014|Academics, Athletics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Basketball Block Party to Usher in 2014-15 Season

Come hang out with the players and coaches of the men's and women's basketball teams as they prepare to open their seasons. The block party takes place on George Street from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 26, 2014.