Everything changed when the Porterfields heard about a new program called REACH which stands for Realizing Educational and Career Hopes at the College of Charleston. "It is a four year post secondary program for students with intellectual disabilities so they can have a four year experience, "said Program Director Edie Cusack. http://www.live5news.com/story/15379377/program-hels-students-with-disabilities-to-complete-school
A College of Charleston geology professor is teaching a class from under the ocean. Professor Leslie Sautter of College of Charleston is currently on a research ship about 265 miles off the Oregon Coast. http://www.abcnews4.com/story/15380606/professor-teaches-class-from-under-the-ocean
The anole lizard Anolis carolinensis is the first non-avian member of the reptile lineage to have its genome sequenced. Andrew M. Shedlock, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, USA http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110831/full/news.2011.512.html
How can you play the blues when you're this darned happy? Hector Qirko is positively delighted to be where he is, doing what he's doing. Since his wife, Emily Dahl, joined him here in July, the College of Charleston anthropology professor's rosy view of things has brightened all the more. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/sep/04/music-academics-in-perfect-harmony/
The Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston is launching a series called "Judaism and Social Justice," made possible by the Legacy Heritage Jewish Studies Project, directed by the Association for Jewish Studies. The first event in the series is planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Stern Center Ballroom, 66 George St. It
The invitation-only address will be held on September 25.
The College is hosting the Southeast Chinese Language Association Conference on September 17.
Christian Coseru will co-direct the institute which will bring intellectual leaders from around the globe.
Benjamin Wittes will speak at "The Constitution and American Counterterrorism" on September 12.
Rachel's Challenge is a national movement that teaches students how to start a chain reaction of kindness.
