29 09, 2014

NYT Best-selling Author to Discuss Life of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson

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College of Charleston Friends of the Library will host S.C. Gwynne, author of “Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson,” at 6 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2014, in Alumni Hall, Randolph Hall.

26 09, 2014

College Expects Hundreds for 2014 Diversity Conference

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The theme is “Building Partnerships to Support Youth of Promise,” and features a keynote address from Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, according to Time Magazine.

26 09, 2014

7 Things You Can Learn About Penguins by Spying Via Penguin Watch

By |2020-02-25T13:05:52-05:00September 26, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on 7 Things You Can Learn About Penguins by Spying Via Penguin Watch

College of Charleston alumna Caitlin Black ’12, who is working on a Ph.D. in zoology at the University of Oxford, is part of a research project that uses crowd-sourcing to study penguins.

25 09, 2014

Duke Professor to Discuss Political Consequences of Islam’s Economic Legacy

By |2015-04-06T15:29:41-04:00September 25, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on Duke Professor to Discuss Political Consequences of Islam’s Economic Legacy

Timur Kuran will discuss the the impact of the Middle East’s traditional institutions on poor political performance. The event takes place at 6 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2014, in Wells Fargo Auditorium.

25 09, 2014

#TBT: Bingham Medal Spans History, Connects College of Charleston Presidents

By |2020-02-25T13:05:53-05:00September 25, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on #TBT: Bingham Medal Spans History, Connects College of Charleston Presidents

President Glenn McConnell won the College's Bingham medal in 1969 and is believed to be the last recipient of the award, which was created in 1907 under President Harrison Randolph. But McConnell hopes the tradition can be revived.

24 09, 2014

Today Show Financial Editor Presents “Making Money Make Sense”

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Jean Chatzky will talk about proactively managing your money and avoiding pitfalls on September 27, 2014 at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

24 09, 2014

Acclaimed Pianist Ran Dank Sees Bright Future for Piano Studies and Piano Series

By |2020-02-25T13:05:53-05:00September 24, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Acclaimed Pianist Ran Dank Sees Bright Future for Piano Studies and Piano Series

Ran Dank, the new director of piano studies and artistic director of the International Piano Series, will open the series with his debut performance on Sept. 30.