17 09, 2013

Spanish Professor Devon Hanahan is Second Highest Rated Professor in Nation

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For the second time, Hanahan has been named to the top professors list compiled by mtvU's RateMyProfessors.com. Hanahan finds it enthralling "to teach a skill that anyone can use, no matter what their major or discipline."

13 09, 2013

Louisville, Miami Dates Highlight Men’s Basketball Schedule

By |2015-03-25T11:26:37-04:00September 13, 2013|Athletics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Louisville, Miami Dates Highlight Men’s Basketball Schedule

The Cougars will commence year two under Wojcik with an exhibition contest against NCAA Division II Newberry College on Nov. 2 at TD Arena, prior to their rematch on the road at Louisville on Nov. 9 in Louisville, Ky. They will then play host to 2013 NIT participant Charlotte in their home opener on Nov. 12 at TD Arena.

13 09, 2013

Prince Charles to receive CofC award

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Prince Charles has had an eventful summer, with the birth of his first grandchild and a special award this week from the College of Charleston. The college’s Historic Preservation and Community Planning Program will present the prince with its Albert Simons Medal of Excellence, a recognition of the Prince of Wales’ advocacy for traditional architecture.

13 09, 2013

Acclaimed War Correspondent and Academy Award Nominee to Speak at College

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The College of Charleston Friends of the Library will host Sebastian Junger for two events: a moderated Q&A with students, and an evening keynote address that is open to the public with the purchase of a ticket.

12 09, 2013

Coca-Cola Establishes First Generation Scholars Program at College of Charleston

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The primary goal of the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars Program is to provide access and support to first-generation students, thereby fulfilling the College’s mission of educating a diverse, well-qualified student population.

10 09, 2013

Office of Sustainability Works to Increase Campus Recycling Rate

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Recycling bins have been distributed to each room in campus residence halls to encourage recycling. The bins were purchased with a grant from the Alcoa Foundation, Keep America Beautiful and the College & University Recycling Coalition.

9 09, 2013

Generous intellect: College of Charleston junior turns disorder into world-changing gift

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Alix Generous just turned 21. If she wanted to, she could buy a beer. Instead, the College of Charleston junior has been a bit busy. In just the past year or so, she has presented her own coral reef research to the United Nations in India, studied neuropathic pain at MUSC and is now examining

5 09, 2013

Avery Research Center Hosts One of the First Conferences of its Kind

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Black sexuality and gender identities have traditionally been taboo topics – until recently. The conference focusing on that topic will be held September 18 through 21, with some events free and open to the public.

4 09, 2013

Business Students Met with Seven CEOs During New York Trip

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School of Business Schottland Scholars spent several days over the summer in Rochester, N.Y. to learn from C-level executives at international companies like Paychex, Wegmans and Constellation Brands.

2 09, 2013

Renowned Filmmaker Michael Apted to Talk About Documentary Film “56 UP”

By |2015-03-25T09:46:47-04:00September 2, 2013|Campus Life|Comments Off on Renowned Filmmaker Michael Apted to Talk About Documentary Film “56 UP”

Apted is best known for his works including “Coal Miner's Daughter,” “Gorillas in the Mist,” “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” and the UP series. Both the screening and question and answer session are free and open to the public.