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CofC Faces to Know: Peter Meier
Meet Pete Meier, marine operations manager at Grice Marine Lab.
Staff Advisory Committee Thanks President Osborne at Drop-in
The Staff Advisory Committee to the President presented Interim President Stephen C. Osborne with a token of thanks during a recent Spring Staff Drop-in.
Faculty, Staff Discounts Available for Summer Sailing Classes
The College of Charleston Sailing Program offers CofC faculty and staff a 10 percent discount on any of its Learn to Sail camps and classes this summer, including the youth and adult classes.
CofC Faces to Know: Kristen Hua
Meet Kristen Hua '07, assistant registrar for registration and course/academic events scheduling in the Office of the Registrar.
CofC Welcomes 39 New Faculty Members
The College of Charleston welcomed 39 new faculty members – including four roster faculty members and 35 adjunct lecturers – to campus this spring semester.
Year of Women Coach Series: Amy Seago
College of Charleston track and field and cross country coach Amy Seago is one of the longest tenured coaches at CofC.
Writing Lab Director Receives Prestigious Achievement Award
Bonnie Devet, English professor and director of the CofC's Writing Lab, recently received the Southeastern Writing Center Association Achievement Award for her work in the field of writing center studies.
Pickleball: CofC Makes a Sport of It
Pickleball, a new craze in racket sports, has found a home at the College of Charleston with faculty, staff and students.
Campus Community Celebrates Cougar Spirit Day
Cougar Spirit Day is a special celebration held the first Friday of every month for faculty and staff to show their school spirit by wearing College colors and attire.
Office Space: Political Science Professor John Creed
Since joining the Department of Political Science 1992, John Creed has managed to pile a lot in – and not just when it comes to his accomplishments!
CofC Faces to Know: Anthony James
Meet Anthony James, director of Minority Education and Outreach and the Call Me MISTER program.
7 Reasons for Employees to Eat at Fresh Food Co.
Liberty Street Fresh Food Company has something for all faculty and staff members – including a private faculty/staff dining area!
IT Offers Loaner Program for CofC Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff can rent equipment such as web cams, laptop computers and video cameras through the Division of Information Technology's equipment loaner program.
Green Zone Training Supports CofC’s Student Veterans
Veteran and Military Student Services offers Green Zone Training to help faculty and staff understand the unique perspectives of student veterans. The next training session will be on Feb. 4, 2019.
CofC Faces to Know: Judd Smalls
Meet Judd Smalls, postal courier with the Office of Mail Services.
CofC Staff Panel Talks Health, Wellness and Self-Care
A panel of CofC staff experts participated in a panel discussion aimed at helping employees establish and maintain healthy habits in 2019.
Hispanic Studies Chair Inducted Into Spanish Language Academy
Hispanic Studies chair Mark P. Del Mastro was recently selected as a full member of the Academia Norteamericana de la Lengua Española (ANLE) – a distinction that fewer than 50 people currently have.
Campus Rec Fitness Classes Free for Faculty, Staff
Campus Recreation Services now offers free group fitness classes – and a whole lot more – to faculty and staff.
5 New Offerings for CofC Employees in 2019
An employee dining space and a faculty/staff news page are just some of the new offerings for faculty and staff at the College.
History Professor Receives Fulbright to Study Cultural Patrimony
History professor Lisa Pinley Covert has a received a Fulbright Global Scholar Award to assist in her study of cultural patrimony in Mexico and Peru.
CofC Faces to Know: Freddie Lipata
Meet Freddie Lipata, assistant director of Campus Recreation Services.
For IT Staffer, Holiday Gingerbread is a Work of Art
IT Training Program Coordinator Teena Ham aims to master the art of crafting award-winning gingerbread houses.
CofC Professor Takes a New Look at Clouds
Physics professor Mike Larsen is working on a project that has allowed him to measure the 3-D statistical structure of water drops in clouds.
CofC Announces New Director of Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Prog
The College has appointed Professor Yaron Ayalon as the new director of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program and associate professor of Jewish studies.
CofC Faces to Know: Rochelle Johnson
Meet Rochelle R. Johnson, interim director of Multicultural Student Programs and Services.
CofC Employees Invited to Holiday Celebrations
Interim President Stephen C. Osborne ’73 has invited faculty and staff at the College of Charleston to attend a few upcoming holiday celebrations on campus.
Retired U.S. Ambassador Named Associate Dean of School of Languag
Retired U.S. Ambassador James D. Melville Jr. has been named associate dean for international and community outreach in the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs.
Staff Advisory Committee Celebrates Basketball Season at Drop-in
We're used to cheering for our beloved Cougar basketball teams. But at the Staff Drop-in on Friday, Nov. 2, it was men's basketball Head Coach Earl Grant who was doing the cheering.
President Oz Holds Faculty/Staff Town Hall
Interim President Stephen C. Osborne held his first Faculty/Staff Town Hall event of the 2018-19 academic year on Oct. 24, 2018.
CofC Employees Can Take Classes for Free
In any given year, about 40 College of Charleston employees take academic courses for free through the Staff Training Program. Learn more about this program and how and when to apply.
CofC Faces to Know: Evie Nadel
Meet Evie Nadel, executive director of community relations and ombudsperson at the College.
Johnson to Helm School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs
Timothy S. Johnson will become permanent dean of the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, effective Nov. 1, 2018. Johnson has served as interim dean since 2017.
Facilities Management Dispatcher is on The Job
As a dispatcher and customer service representative for Facilities Management, Sonya Edwards' role is part traffic controller and part triage nurse.
How an 18th-Century Philosopher is Still Relevant in the 21st Cen
Philosophy department chair Larry Krasnoff talks about his new book on philosopher Immanuel Kant and why his views on freedom still resonate today.
Theater Professor Recognized as Community Leader
The MOJA Arts Festival recently honored theater professor Joy Vandervort-Cobb as a community leader in the theatrical arts.
College Celebrates National Custodian Appreciation Day
Facilities Management hosted a reception on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, for Custodial Services in honor of National Custodian Appreciation Day.
CofC Creates Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston
Under the direction of Bernard Powers, professor emeritus of history, the new center will examine the impact of slavery and race-related issues in Charleston, the surrounding region, and the College.
Faculty and Staff Contributions Add Up to Something Big
Faculty and staff make a big difference at the College of Charleston, especially when they participate in the annual Faculty and Staff Giving Drive.
Academic Calendar Revised Following Hurricane Florence Closure
The academic calendar has been revised following the College's closure due to Hurricane Florence.
Staff Advisory Committee Hosts Drop-in
What's a few snacks and raffle prizes among co-workers? The answer: A fun hour-and-a-half of chatting with fellow CofC staff members and earning a little Cougar swag for your efforts.
CofC Welcomes 60 New Faculty Members
Each year, the College of Charleston hires new professors and this year's crop of 60 represents a wide array of research and teaching expertise.
Professor’s Research Shows Potential Effects of Lemur Extin
Biology professor Onja Razafindratsima's research shows the important interactions between lemurs and their habitat in Madagascar.
Staff Advisory Committee Charts Course for Academic Year
With the new academic year in full swing, the College’s Staff Advisory Committee to the President has begun work on new and existing initiatives aimed at strengthening connections among staff.
Professor Discovers New Information About Black Holes
Research by physics and astronomy professor Chris Fragile may help scientists discover more about intermediate mass black holes.
CofC Employees Recognized for Years of Service
Nearly 100 faculty and staff members were recognized for 10 or more years of service during the annual Back to School Picnic on Aug. 15, 2018.
Director of Institutional Research Strikes It Big
Michelle Smith (B.S. ’91, M.S. ’92) has been inducted to the Charleston Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame and the South Carolina Bowling Hall of Fame.
Professor Reveals Groundbreaking Research in Gamma-Ray Bursts
Astrophysics professor Jon Hakkila's new research may improve scientists' understanding of the deaths of massive stars.
Taking the College to the Highest Peak(s)
Brendan Laubner ’15 (M.S.), the College of Charleston's assistant director for institutional research, spends his hours off campus seeking new heights - literally.
Get Rolling with Campus Recreation
In October, Campus Recreation will roll into another season of the very popular faculty and staff bowling leagues.
Professor to Research Reproductive Justice Movement in Ireland
Professor Beth Sundstrom has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to conduct research on the reproductive justice movement in Ireland.
