College of Charleston Photos of the Week

The school year has begun and it’s been a busy week at the College of Charleston from First Night to Convocation to Maroon Mayhem and the first day of classes.

First Night at TD Arena kicked off the new academic year for the Class of 2023. Photos by Mike Ledford

Convocation ceremonies officially welcomed new students to the College of Charleston. Photos by Mike Ledford and Heather Moran

Students enjoyed food and fun at the campus street festival Maroon Mayhem on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. Photos by Mike Ledford

Sororities welcomed new recruits on Panhellenic Bid Day. Photos by Heather Moran

Student athletes went bowling with President Andrew T. Hsu at the Alley. Photos by Mike Ledford

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg visited the College of Charleston on Aug. 17, 2019, to attend Bully Pulpit Series. Photos by Mike Ledford

On the first day of classes President Hsu and Interim Provost Fran Welch kept students, faculty and staff well fed. Photos by Heather Moran

President Hsu was given the honor of throwing the first pitch at the Charleston RiverDogs’ baseball game on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. Photos by Mike Ledford