College Senior is on a Mission to Make the World More Sustainable
College senior Kelsey DePorte focuses her academics, extracurricular activities, internships, and activism on one thing: being more sustainable.
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09, 2014
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09, 2014
Panel Discussion: Redefining American Urbanism
A panel of experts will discuss how U.S. cities like Charleston can best accommodate the migration of more people into urban areas in a sustainable way.
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09, 2014
How David Ramjohn ’04 Turned a Chance Meeting into a College Education
Some people just can’t catch a break. For a while, David Ramjohn ‘04 was one of those people. Here are three things that helped Ramjohn persevere.
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06, 2014
Will a College of Charleston Student and Professor Develop the Next Transition Town?
Junior Garrett Boudinot and professor Todd LeVassuer developing a plan to make Charleston more sustainable by implementing aspects of the Transition Town Movement.
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06, 2014
Alumni Harness Sun to Power Entrepreneurial Dream, Golf Cart Taxis
Three alumni have turned a business class project into a new taxi service that transports passengers on Folly Beach in solar-powered golf carts.
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05, 2014
Sustainability: College of Charleston’s Largest Event Produces Zero Waste
Hours of coordination, planning, and collaboration paid off when 94.67 percent of the total waste weight generated by A Charleston Affair was diverted from the landfill, making it the largest zero waste event in the College's history.
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05, 2014
Senior’s Commitment to Sustainable Food Systems Helps Her Earn Udall Scholarship
Abby Tennenbaum is the College's first recipient of the Udall Scholarship, a national award given annually to 50 students in recognition of their commitment to the environment.
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04, 2014
Drink Up: College Installs Water Bottle Refill Stations
Just in time for warmer temperatures, four new water bottle refill stations are now available on the College of Charleston campus.
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04, 2014
College Part of National Pilot Program for a More Sustainable Move Out
The College is one of 16 universities partnering with Goodwill and Keep America Beautiful to help students sustainably transition out of residence halls and keep unwanted items off city sidewalks and out of local landfills.
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03, 2014
College of Charleston Bike Share Program Rolling Along
Bike share programs are popping up from coast to coast. And with the arrival of warmer spring weather in Charleston, there's no better time to check out the College of Charleston's Bike Share program. It's good for the environment, and it's a free service for faculty, staff, and students. Plus, it's a great way to start getting in shape for beach season.