14 08, 2009

Science Building Construction Update

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Construction on the College of Charleston’s new science building is on schedule with completion slated for mid-November, move-in in December and classes starting in January.

13 08, 2009

TV Show Features College

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The College of Charleston’s campus will be featured on the August 18th episode of South Carolina ETV’s “Making It Grow.” Vice President for Facilities Planning Monica Scott and Head Groundskeeper John Davis will take viewers on a botanical tour of campus including the Cistern Yard and arboretum.

11 08, 2009

College Launches Redesigned Website

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The College of Charleston today launched a completely redeveloped and redesigned website, www.cofc.edu, with significantly improved content, functionality and navigation.

11 08, 2009

Finalists Selected in Provost Search

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The College of Charleston Provost Search Committee has made its recommendations to President George Benson for two finalists for the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost position.

11 08, 2009

Class of 2013 Freshman Profile

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What do a hibachi chef, a U.S. Army Sergeant and a published poet have in common? They are all members of the College of Charleston Class of 2013. The College received a record-breaking 13,000 applications for the 2009–2010 year, and the top applicants were selected for the Class of 2013. Students turned down hundreds of

7 08, 2009

Professors and Alumni Publish First Power Plate Study

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College of Charleston professors Bill Barfield and Tom Carroll, along with alumni Elie and Dan Boland, have published the first study comparing the power plate exercise device to free weight exercises. The article was published in the current issue of the International Journal of Exercise Science.

5 08, 2009

College Included in New Book – "Acceptance"

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The College of Charleston is chosen by one of the students followed in the recently released book, “Acceptance: A Legendary Guidance Counselor Helps Seven Kids Find the Right Colleges – and Find Themselves.”

5 08, 2009

Students Help Shape Energy Efficiency Policies in CA

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Two College of Charleston students are participating in the five-day Youth Policy Summit on Energy Efficiency in California that kicked off Saturday. The 34 participants from around the country will explore how California might improve its energy efficiency in vehicles, buildings and electricity generation to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. The recommendations made by the students will