2 04, 2020

CofC Community Supports Student Emergency Fund

By |2020-04-15T11:52:58-04:00April 2, 2020|All News, Campus Life, Side Feature|Comments Off on CofC Community Supports Student Emergency Fund

With many students facing job loss and other financial hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic, the CofC community has stepped up to help through donations to the Student Emergency Fund.

1 04, 2020

Suzanne Austin Named CofC’s Next Provost

By |2020-04-10T08:42:27-04:00April 1, 2020|Academics, All News, Side Feature|Comments Off on Suzanne Austin Named CofC’s Next Provost

President Andrew T. Hsu announced Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the appointment of Suzanne Austin as the College of Charleston’s next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.

31 03, 2020

Logistical Nightmare: When the Supply Chain Breaks

By |2020-04-09T15:02:05-04:00March 31, 2020|Academics, All News, Side Feature|Comments Off on Logistical Nightmare: When the Supply Chain Breaks

The supply chain usually works so well that most people take it for granted until an event like the coronavirus outbreak completely upends it. Kent Gourdin, the director of the School of Business’ Global Logistics and Transportation Program, talks about the impacts.

30 03, 2020

College of Charleston Esports Club is Powering Up

By |2020-04-09T12:30:53-04:00March 30, 2020|All News, Campus Life, Side Feature|Comments Off on College of Charleston Esports Club is Powering Up

When people think about gaming, they might imagine it as a solitary activity. But, members of the College of Charleston’s Esports Club are quick to point out online gaming can be very social.

27 03, 2020

Faculty, Staff Recommend Books to Read While Social Distancing

By |2020-04-09T12:30:59-04:00March 27, 2020|All News, Campus Life, Side Feature|Comments Off on Faculty, Staff Recommend Books to Read While Social Distancing

If you are in need of a nice distracting read, here are some recommendations from book-loving faculty and staff at the College of Charleston. 

26 03, 2020

Watch Virtual Town Halls to Learn About CofC’s Response to COVID-19

By |2020-04-03T09:26:45-04:00March 26, 2020|All News, Side Feature|Comments Off on Watch Virtual Town Halls to Learn About CofC’s Response to COVID-19

President Andrew T. Hsu, in a series of virtual town hall meetings this week, addressed concerns and questions from staff, faculty, students, and parents and families regarding the College's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

26 03, 2020

CofC Offers Free Group Fitness Classes Online

By |2020-04-07T09:09:58-04:00March 26, 2020|All News, Campus Life, Side Feature|Comments Off on CofC Offers Free Group Fitness Classes Online

In an effort to keep the Cougar community fit and healthy during the period of e-learning, Campus Recreation Services is livestreaming its group fitness classes online.

24 03, 2020

Education Professor Talks About Leaning into New Norm of Learning

By |2020-04-09T12:31:05-04:00March 24, 2020|Academics, All News, Side Feature|Comments Off on Education Professor Talks About Leaning into New Norm of Learning

Teacher Education Professor Margaret Hagood offers five tips to help parents and children cope with life and learning in the era of COVID-19.

23 03, 2020

Coronavirus: Lessons From a Pandemic

By |2020-04-02T08:27:13-04:00March 23, 2020|Academics, All News, Side Feature|Comments Off on Coronavirus: Lessons From a Pandemic

Professors at the College are using the COVID-19 pandemic to help students understand concepts across a wide array of academic disciplines from biology to business to public health.