Archive | December, 2010

Modest job gains ‘good sign’ in S.C.- Charleston Post and Courier

“The good news is this is the third month with a decline in unemployment,” said College of Charleston economist Frank Hefner. “It’s also a good sign that manufacturing added jobs. That’s important to other sectors of the economy because it translates into increases in transportation, port activity and more retail as people spend more.” http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/dec/18/modest-job-gains-good-sign-in-sc/

S.C. college studies see big swing to science- Greenville News

“The reasons for changes here and elsewhere are largely related to the fast pace of innovation,” said George Hynd, provost at the College of Charleston. Technology and science have accelerated further development of existing careers and sparked creation of new fields of study and employment, Hynd said. Helms, Doerpinghaus and Denny Ciganovic, director of the […]

Money on trees: College of Charleston Foundation gets forestry grant – Charleston Business Journal

The College of Charleston Foundation will use a $140,000 grant to transform hundreds of acres at Dixie Plantation in Hollywood into renewable forest. Funding for the effort is coming from the Chicago-based Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, which supports conservation efforts in the Lowcountry. The money will be released over the next three years. http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/news/37228-money-on-trees-college-of-charleston-foundation-gets-forestry-grant?rss=0

Big dream a reality for new kid on block- Charleston Post and Courier

Ryan’s win surprised some observers, not only because he unseated a longtime incumbent but also because he’s only 22 — the youngest member of the 124-member House. The reality of all this is slowly sinking in for the College of Charleston graduate student who still lives with his parents. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/dec/13/big-dream-a-reality-for-new-kid-on-block/

College of Charleston’s Marc Regnier receives Grammy nomination- The Digitel

Internationally recognized classical guitarist and College of Charleston associate professor Marc Regnier has been nominated for a Grammy. His most recent recording of the chamber and solo works of Brazilian composer Radames Gnattali (Dorian/Sono Luminus), was selected for the Best Chamber Performance category. Winners of the 53rd annual Grammy Awards will be announced on February […]

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