Launchpad’s Summer Reading List

By Launchpad Staff YOU ARE A ROCK STAR! Not only are you poised to make it through an entire school year, but you did it flawlessly with social distancing, masks and altered learning environments. Though there’s no guarantee what the 2021-2022 academic year will hold, you can count on the Launchpad Mentorship Collective continuing to…

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Character is Key

By Samuel Bellamy Samuel Bellamy is an Associate Care Coordinator for Medicare and has been a mentor and youth development consultant increasing the capacity and impact for  community and school-based mentoring programs working with young men of color for over a decade. He is the author of a children’s book called hidden gems, a team building resource…

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Mentoring Matters

By Samuel Bellamy Samuel Bellamy is an Associate Care Coordinator for Medicare and has been a mentor and youth development consultant increasing the capacity and impact for community and school-based mentoring programs working with young men of color for over a decade. He is the author of a children’s book called hidden gems, a team…

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Down Memory Lane

In your time at the College of Charleston, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories. Check out this week’s post and be inspired.  By Ebony Venson, ’18, ’20 As a student, you are often told that one of the most valuable experiences of your undergraduate career is having an internship. And I’m here…

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To be Young, Gifted and…

By Dr. Rénard Harris What I want you to know about your uniqueness and how that enhances the culture of CofC….  I want you to know that your uniqueness Brings a soulfulness that cannot be duplicated A swagger that cannot be mistaken A determination that says “I Can” And a truth that can start a…

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