28 02, 2014

A College Spring Break Trip You Can Tell Your Parents About

By |2015-04-06T15:33:46-04:00February 28, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on A College Spring Break Trip You Can Tell Your Parents About

For many, college spring break is fun and sun, but for a group of communication students from the College of Charleston spring break 2014 is all about getting a head-start on their careers.

27 02, 2014

A Year of Firsts: Freshmen Take Spring Break Abroad

By |2020-01-14T14:10:21-05:00February 27, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on A Year of Firsts: Freshmen Take Spring Break Abroad

Spring break just means a change in venue for seven College of Charleston courses. Students enrolled knowing they would spend the week "in class" in Germany, France, Netherlands, Belize, Honduras and the U.K.

23 02, 2014

The Political Fact and Fiction behind the NetFlix Series “House of Cards”

By |2015-04-06T15:33:47-04:00February 23, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on The Political Fact and Fiction behind the NetFlix Series “House of Cards”

The second season of the popular Netflix series was released February 14. Political Science professor Jordan Ragusa looks at the politics, including the fictional congressman from South Carolina.

13 02, 2014

Human Rights Activist John Prendergast to Speak on February 14

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When George Clooney, Don Cheadle or Ryan Gosling want to provide aid in Africa, they call John Prendergast, co-found of the Enough Project. He's on campus as the Political Science Convocation of Majors speaker.

11 02, 2014

Communication Professor’s Letter to Peyton Manning Goes Viral – How She Did It

By |2015-04-06T15:33:47-04:00February 11, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Communication Professor’s Letter to Peyton Manning Goes Viral – How She Did It

Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann's open letter to Denver Broncos Quarterback Peyton Manning has been viewed nearly a million times. Ironically, on her syllabus this week - social media and blogging.

7 02, 2014

College Alumni are Integral to Operations at the Sochi Olympic Games

By |2015-04-06T15:33:47-04:00February 7, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Campus Life|Comments Off on College Alumni are Integral to Operations at the Sochi Olympic Games

One alumnae is a knowledge expert for the International Olympic Committee, another is president of the company chosen to provide results and timing interfaces. Other alumni have been involved and professors are providing their expertise.

31 01, 2014

Media Expert: 4 Ways Advertisers are Sabotaging the Super Bowl

By |2015-04-06T15:33:47-04:00January 31, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Media Expert: 4 Ways Advertisers are Sabotaging the Super Bowl

Communication Professor David Moscowitz explains how the "teaser" ads and online-only campaigns might actually be changing the culture and experience of the Super Bowl.

27 01, 2014

Should TV Networks Rethink Airing Presidential State of The Union Addresses?

By |2015-04-06T15:33:48-04:00January 27, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Should TV Networks Rethink Airing Presidential State of The Union Addresses?

College of Charleston Political Science Professor Jordan Ragusa says despite slumping viewership, the State of the Union is still a TV ratings bonanza.