Campus Activities

DO YOU HAVE SCHOOL SPIRIT?

PROVE IT!!!!!

The Homecoming Steering Committee is calling all students to submit designs that will be used on all Homecoming 2010 promotional material beginning next semester, such as posters and t-shirts.

Guidelines for Submission:

-All entries must be 11 x 17 in size
-Submissions must relate to the 2010 Homecoming theme, “Where the Wild Things Are”
-Must be emailed to cofchomecoming@gmail.com in a JPEG format no later than Friday, December 2nd  at 5PM.
-Please include your name, phone number, email address as well as your class year in the email.

Please direct all questions to cofchomecoming@gmail.com.

Be sure to check out www.cofc.edu/homecoming!
DANCE MARATHON POWER WEEK!

Can you add something to Dance Marathon’s Power Week Email at the top?
 
You have until Friday, November 20th to register!  Go to www.dancemarathon.clubs.cofc.edu and click “Register Now!”

Monday, November 16th-Friday, November 20th
E (Friday, November 20th)
“Electric Slide”
Come join us perform the Electric Slide in Cougar Mall during class
transitions starting before 10am classes and ending before 2pm classes.

Don’t be lazy, so let’s get crazy for the kids!
COLLECTION FOR CRISIS MINISTRIES

Crisis Ministries is the homeless shelter in downtown Charleston. We will be collecting donations of canned foods, gently used clothes, and toiletries ( such as deodorant, lotion, shampoo/conditioner, soap feminine hygiene products, etc.) for the shelter. Donation boxes can be located in the lobbies of McCalister, Berry, Liberty, College Lodge, and McConnell dorms staring right now through November 22nd. So please clean out some old clothes in your closet and donate to a good cause!!

Sponsored by the Women and Gender Studies Department
COUGAR ACTIVITIES BOARD PRESENTS:

START FILMING NOW!
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FILM FESTIVAL COMING MARCH 2010!
FILMS NO LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES!
CONTACT rttownes@edisto.cofc.edu OR mealder@edisto.cofc.edu WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS!
BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION!

 CHUCKTOWN TRIPPINTONES FALL CONCERT 2009

CofC’s only a cappella singing group is having their fall concert on
Friday, November 20th 6pm in Physicians Auditorium

This will be a fun filled evening featuring music from artists like
Madonna, Michael Jackson, Journey, Muse, The Lonely Island and much more!

This is a FREE concert for everyone, but we will be collecting donations
for a special cause

Come out and support some of CofC’s very talented singers!

SPANISH CLUB TERTULIA

The last Tertulia of the Semester is this Friday at Yo Burrito, from 5:00
to 6:30. Come join the Spanish club for drinks and Spanish conversation!
Try to make it out, even if it’s just for a little while!

Nos Vemos!

 THE CENTER FOR STUDENT LEARNING DANCE MARATHON TEAM

are having a Krispy Kreme Doughnut sale on Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1 from 7:40 a.m. until noon. The doughnuts will be sold at $1 each. Our table will be set up in Cougar Mall.

ESPRESSO AND NUTELLA
     The Italian Department will be selling a mouth-watering variety of
Italian baked treats including cannolis, pitzzelles, and biscotti and
don’t forget that espresso! The sale is this Friday, November 20, from 10
A.M. to 2 P.M. in the Cougar Mall. Come by and add a little sweetness to
your day!

CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST

Campus Crusade for Christ meets every Thursday at 7 pm in Education 
Center 116.  Come join us for an inspirational message, worship, and 
fellowship!

GEORGE STREET OBSERVER
Interested in writing? Photography? Design? Getting experience that will make your resume? The George Street Observer needs you!

No experience necessary. Come let us teach you.
No commitment required. Come as often as you like. Write every week, once a month, or whenever you want.

Come to a section meeting to get involved- meetings are held in the Calhoun Annex, second floor. The Annex is located on Calhoun Street next to Starbucks and the Chapel Theatre.
News: Sundays @ 5
Opinions: Sundays @ 6:30
Indulge: Mondays @ 5
Sports: Mondays @ 6
Photography: Mondays @ 6
Design: Sundays @ 3

FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCH SERIES

Join the Center for Civic Engagement for lunch and an engaging conversation about issues surrounding hunger and homelessness.

Friday, November 20th-12:00 noon
Dr. William Danaher of the CofC Sociology Department will lead a discussion concerning the historical causes of poverty, especially in South Carolina and surrounding states. Explore the underlying causes of hunger and homelessness at a local, state, national, and global level and learn about what people have been doing and are doing currently to try and stop the epidemic.

Meet at the Center for Civic Engagement —Lightsey Center, 2nd floor, room 203

Free pizza and drinks will be provided!!!

Questions? Contact Jessica Branton at brantonj@cofc.edu
THE HONORS STUDENT ASSOCIATION AND THE HONORS COLLEGE
will host its sixth annual holiday arts and crafts fair on Wednesday, December 2, from 11am until 6pm, in conjunction with the College’s Tree Lighting.   A great selection of original works by College of Charleston students, faculty and staff will be sold at this event.   If you or anyone you know would like to sell their work at the fair, please come to the Honors Center at 10 Greenway to pick up a registration form.  Forms and vendor fees are due by Monday, November 30.  All table fees will be donated to a local charity.  Vendors keep 100% of their sales.  Table fees are $10 for a full table and $5 for a half table. 

 THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

“Let the Giant in Peace”
A benefit concert composed by Corey Webb
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 8 p.m.
$5 students /$10 general
The College of Charleston School of the Arts will be presenting the work of Music Theory/ Composition student, Corey Webb, in his original arrangements of folk music that blends modern technology, science fiction, catchy songs, and classical instruments.  The evening, benefiting College of Charleston Composers Foundation, will be held at the Recital Hall in the Simons Center for the Arts on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and will be available at the door the evening of the event, as well as before the event at Blue Bicycle Books at 420 King St.  For more information about Let the Giant in Peace, please e-mail Chelsea Jordan at chelseakjordan@gmail.com.  Also, visit Corey Webb’s music for more information: www.coreywebbmusic.com

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Keith Jones at kejo@chevron.com or call (843) 367-7860

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)
is having a get together every Tuesday night at Physicians Auditorium at 9:02 P.M. We will feature a live band and free food for all who come. This event (and every FCA meeting) is open to everyone. Please bring a friend!
 
For more information, contact Emmett Morgan at emorgan@fca.org or 224-7652

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Golden Key Club

Your student may have received an invitation to join the Golden Key Honor Society.  A few of the parents had asked on the listserv if this was a legitimate organization and I wanted to post the response from the campus advisor.  

Stephanie 

I am the advisor for CofC’s chapter of Golden Key Honor Society. Your daughter received an invitation because she is in the top 15% of her class, so congratulations! Golden Key opens doors to scholarships, conferences and study abroad opportunities. Here is the main website with more information: http://www.goldenkey.org/GKIHS . I recommend clicking on “Member Benefits and Services.”

 Please let me know if you have additional questions.

 Thank you!
Cara

 Cara Stout
Assistant Director of Admissions
College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
Phone: 843-953-7506
Fax: 843-953-6322
E-mail: stoutc@cofc.edu

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Upcoming Campus Activities

Do you have school Spirit?

PROVE IT!!!!!

The Homecoming Steering Committee is calling all students to submit designs that will be used on all Homecoming 2010 promotional material beginning next semester, such as posters and t-shirts.

Guidelines for Submission:

-All entries must be 11 x 17 in size
-Submissions must relate to the 2010 Homecoming theme, “Where the Wild Things Are”
-Must be emailed to cofchomecoming@gmail.com in a JPEG format no later than Friday, November 20 at 5PM.
-Please include your name, phone number, email address as well as your class year in the email.

Please direct all questions to cofchomecoming@gmail.com.

Be sure to check out www.cofc.edu/homecoming!

COUGAR ACTIVITIES BOARD PRESENTS:

David Coleman Dating Doctor “America’s Real-Life Hitch”

come ask your toughest relationship questions to the Doctor!! Wednesday Nov. 18th at 7pm in the Stern Center Ballroom.

FLOREZ!

NOVEMBER 19TH

FREE CONCERT!

STERN GARDENS

8:00 PM

Bring a blanket if it’s chilly and enjoy a free rock band under the stars!

DON’T MISS IT!

www.myspace.com/florez

START FILMING NOW!

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FILM FESTIVAL COMING MARCH 2010!

FILMS NO LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES!

CONTACT rttownes@edisto.cofc.edu OR mealder@edisto.cofc.edu WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS!

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION!

Women’s and Gender Studies Students

The Best Sex Ever!
Learn about fun, pleasure, safety, and health from a sex therapist and health educator! Enter a free raffle! Gift bags for attendees! Refreshments! Ask questions anonymously!

Thursday, November 19th, 7pm in the Johnson Center, room J203 (there will be signs)

Brought to you by the South Carolina Contraceptive Access Initiative (and Women’s and Gender Studies Students). Please contact ltdekle@edisto.cofc.edu if you have any questions.

College Democrats

College Democrats will meet this Thursday at 7 pm in the Stern Center, room 201. Everyone is welcome. Contact Robert at robertb.willia@gmail.com with questions or to get involved.

CHUCKTOWN TRIPPINTONES FALL CONCERT 2009

CofC’s only a cappella singing group is having their fall concert on

Friday, November 20th 6pm in Physicians Auditorium

This will be a fun filled evening featuring music from artists like

Madonna, Michael Jackson, Journey, Muse, The Lonely Island and much more!

This is a FREE concert for everyone, but we will be collecting donations

for a special cause

Come out and support some of CofC’s very talented singers!

SPANISH CLUB TERTULIA

The last Tertulia of the Semester is this Friday at Yo Burrito, from 5:00

to 6:30. Come join the Spanish club for drinks and Spanish conversation!

Try to make it out, even if it’s just for a little while!

Nos Vemos!

COFC NOW  (NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN)

We are having a meeting at the Women’s and Gender Studies house at 7pm on

Wednesday,

November 19. Please remember to bring your computers to the meeting!!!

This is very

important. We want to be able to send letters to our senators!! Hope to

see you there!!!!!

Contact:  Aasha Foster at fosterab20@gmail.com If you have any questions.

PORTUGUESE CLUB INVITATION FOR SECOND COOKING CLASS:

On behalf of the Portuguese Club, we are hosting another BRAZILIAN

COOKING CLASS this Wednesday, November 18th, at 4:30pm in the kitchen of 9 Glebe Street (the same location as the previous event last week).

We will be cooking a traditional Brazilian meal of rice and beans as well as

a delicious coconut-based Brazilian dessert, cocadas. Please e-mail

Dorothy Hanrahan at dehanrah@edisto.cofc.edu so that we can plan accordingly!

If you are looking to meet new people, you are interested in cooking and want to learn about a delicious Brazilian recipe you can share with your friends, or you would like to learn more about the upcoming study abroad program to Brazil in May of 2010, we hope to see you there!

The Center for Student Learning Dance Marathon Team

are having a Krispy Kreme Doughnut sale on Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1 from 7:40 a.m. until noon. The doughnuts will be sold at $1 each. Our table will be set up in Cougar Mall.

ESPRESSO AND NUTELLA

The Italian Department will be selling a mouth-watering variety of

Italian baked treats including cannolis, pitzzelles, and biscotti and

don’t forget that espresso! The sale is this Friday, November 20, from 10

A.M. to 2 P.M. in the Cougar Mall. Come by and add a little sweetness to

your day!

Lowcountry Thanksgiving Celebration!

Wednesday, November 18th from 4:30 – 9:00pm Fresh Food Company will be serving all of your Thanksgiving favorites. There will also be a chocolate fountain with tons of delectable dipping items! Stop in to celebrate the best “food” holiday ever — Thanksgiving!

Campus Crusade for Christ

Campus Crusade for Christ meets every Thursday at 7 pm in Education

Center 116.  Come join us for an inspirational message, worship, and

fellowship!

Dance Marathon POWER WEEK!

Monday, November 16th-Friday, November 20th

N (Wednesday, November 18th)

“No Dancer Left Behind”

Computer sign-up day in Cougar Mall between 10am and 2pm!

C (Thursday, November 19th)

“Candy Corner”

Be on the lookout for those spraypainted DM t-shirts on random corners

throughout campus! Grab some candy on your way to class along with some

information about how to register for DM.

E (Friday, November 20th)

“Electric Slide”

Come join us perform the Electric Slide in Cougar Mall during class

transitions starting before 10am classes and ending before 2pm classes.

Don’t be lazy, so let’s get crazy for the kids!

Join Amnesty International and the Ignite Project this Wednesday!

We will be showing a short documentary about refugees in Burma and discussing human rights violations globally.

5pm in Stern room 201

Please contact Catherine at clharpe@gmail.com for more info

GEORGE STREET OBSERVER

Interested in writing? Photography? Design? Getting experience that will make your resume? The George Street Observer needs you!

No experience necessary. Come let us teach you.

No commitment required. Come as often as you like. Write every week, once a month, or whenever you want.

Come to a section meeting to get involved- meetings are held in the Calhoun Annex, second floor. The Annex is located on Calhoun Street next to Starbucks and the Chapel Theatre.

News: Sundays @ 5

Opinions: Sundays @ 6:30

Indulge: Mondays @ 5

Sports: Mondays @ 6

Photography: Mondays @ 6

Design: Sundays @ 3

Food for Thought Lunch Series

Join the Center for Civic Engagement for lunch and an engaging conversation about issues surrounding hunger and homelessness.

Friday, November 20th-12:00 noon

Dr. William Danaher of the CofC Sociology Department will lead a discussion concerning the historical causes of poverty, especially in South Carolina and surrounding states. Explore the underlying causes of hunger and homelessness at a local, state, national, and global level and learn about what people have been doing and are doing currently to try and stop the epidemic.

Meet at the Center for Civic Engagement —Lightsey Center, 2nd floor, room 203

Free pizza and drinks will be provided!!!

Questions? Contact Jessica Branton at brantonj@cofc.edu

The Honors Student Association and the Honors College

will host its sixth annual holiday arts and crafts fair on Wednesday, December 2, from 11am until 6pm, in conjunction with the College’s Tree Lighting.   A great selection of original works by College of Charleston students, faculty and staff will be sold at this event.   If you or anyone you know would like to sell their work at the fair, please come to the Honors Center at 10 Greenway to pick up a registration form.  Forms and vendor fees are due by Monday, November 30.  All table fees will be donated to a local charity.  Vendors keep 100% of their sales.  Table fees are $10 for a full table and $5 for a half table.

Free squash clinic

at the Johnson Center at 30 George Street on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 pm. Taught by professional squash player Richard Millman.

Anybody is welcome!!

Raquets and eyewear are provided.

Professional Squash exhibition match on Tuesday, November 17th at 5:00 pm at the Johnson Center.  See pro players Joe and Richard Millman duke it out on court.

Any questions please speak to:

Torey Broderson

thbroder@edisto.cofc.edu

“Project Runway” Watch Party

Will she be “in,” or will she be “out?”

Come find out if C of C’s own Carol Hannah Whitfield (’07) is declared the winner of Season 6 of “Project Runway!”

Thursday, November 19, 2009

10 p.m.

Stern Center Ballroom

Enjoy free food, a Tim Gunn sound-alike contest and prizes!

Sponsored by Office of Student Life

www.studentlife.cofc.edu or 843-953-2291

Student Peace Alliance

meets every Monday at 7:30 in the Bell Building room 404. Everyone is welcome! Come with ideas for peaceful events you’d like to see on campus. Please email cofcstudentpeacealliance@gmail.com with any questions.
And, check out our newsletter at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo.php?pid=30791099&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=59542683127&aid=-1&id=1086630526&oid=59542683127.

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB MEETING: GETTING INTO GRAD SCHOOL

The Psych Club will be sponsoring an informational session on getting into graduate school on November 18 at 4:30 in ECTR 116. A flyer will be forthcoming. This is an important meeting if you are interested in pursuing a graduate education in Psychology. A number of faculty members will be speaking at this event.

The College of Charleston School of the Arts

“Let the Giant in Peace”
A benefit concert composed by Corey Webb
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 8 p.m.
$5 students /$10 general

The College of Charleston School of the Arts will be presenting the work of Music Theory/ Composition student, Corey Webb, in his original arrangements of folk music that blends modern technology, science fiction, catchy songs, and classical instruments.  The evening, benefiting College of Charleston Composers Foundation, will be held at the Recital Hall in the Simons Center for the Arts on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and will be available at the door the evening of the event, as well as before the event at Blue Bicycle Books at 420 King St.  For more information about Let the Giant in Peace, please e-mail Chelsea Jordan at chelseakjordan@gmail.com.  Also, visit Corey Webb’s music for more information: www.coreywebbmusic.com.

RUSSIAN CLUB

Wednesday at 7:00 in EdCenter 116 the

Russian Club is showing “Hound of the Baskervilles.” Tea and snacks provided, no knowledge of Russian necessary.

Omega Psi Phi fraternity, inc.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Keith Jones at kejo@chevron.com or call (843) 367-7860

Anthropology/Sociology Club

GAME NIGHT! An exciting night of board games, pizza, snacks and prizes! Thursday November 19th at 5:30 in Education Center room 107. Come meet new people, enjoy free food, and relax before the end of the semester. All welcome! Pizza will be donated by DeRoMa’s Pizzeria in Mount Pleasant.

Student Alumni Associates TRIVIA NIGHT

Come out for a great night of food, drink, and Trivia!

SAA will be hosting their annual trivia night on November 18th from 7-9 pm at Yo Burrito on Wentworth Street.

The cost is $20 for a team of four (so $5 a person) you can download the registration form online or pick one up at the first floor of Blacklock House (18 Bull Street). Registration forms are due by Thursday Nov. 12th and spots are limited so sign up soon!

The prizes include gift certificates, CofC gear, and other great prizes!

If you have questions contact SAA fundraising chair, Emily Ann Wofford at emilyannwofford@gmail.com.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

is having a get together every Tuesday night at Physicians Auditorium at 9:02 P.M. We will feature a live band and free food for all who come. This event (and every FCA meeting) is open to everyone. Please bring a friend!

For more information, contact Emmett Morgan at emorgan@fca.org or 224-7652

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The Growl: New edition now available

The Final Exam and Winter Break edition of The Growl, the newsletter for first-year College of Charleston students, is now available at http://spinner.cofc.edu/~nsp/the_growl.html?referrer=webcluster&.

You may also access The Growl by going to the Office of New Student Programs website at www.cofc.edu/~nsp and selecting The Growl Newsletter link that is located on the left sidebar of the webpage.

The Growl has tips from the mentors about exam preparation, how to survive winter break and important dates to remember for December.

The Growl is written by the New Student Mentors. For information about the New Student Mentors visit the mentor website at: http://www.cofc.edu/~nsp/new_student_mentors.html

Questions about The Growl can be directed by email to orientat@cofc.edu or contact the Office of New Student Programs at 843-953-2017

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H1N1 and Swine Flu Resources

Given the continuing interest and concern on campus, James Williams has updated the library’s LibGuide for the Swine Flu or H1N1 Virus  with a new database of government reports, documents and other materials from various agencies that are now publicly accessible.  (The direct link to the database is at  H1N1 Searchable Information Center.)

 Thank you, 

Tom Gilson
Head, Reference Services
Addlestone Library
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC 29424
(843) 953-8014

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Sweetgrass: A Living Legacy of Family and Community

The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture invites  the public to “Sweetgrass: A Living Legacy of Family and Community”, a free exhibit showing from November 19, 2009 through May 15, 2010 at 125 Bull  Street in Charleston, South Carolina.  The exhibit’s opening reception is November 19, 2009 at 6:00pm in the McKinley Washington Auditorium.

 

This “Sweetgrass” exhibit is a culmination of over twenty-seven years of relationships between Avery and the sweetgrass basket community.  Avery has purchased numerous baskets and has become dedicated to ensuring that those in the Lowcountry and beyond recognize the wealth of history, knowledge, and culture this craft holds.  The “Sweetgrass” exhibit will acknowledge the African-American heritage of the baskets and its makers, with a primary focus on how and why the baskets were used in the Lowcountry and the shift from utility to art. For more information about the exhibit call: 843-953.7609.

 

The AVERY RESEARCH CENTER, a division of the College of Charleston was established to collect, preserve, and make public the unique historical and cultural heritage of African Americans in Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry.

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November 16-22, 2009 – CofC Parent Listserv Weekly Updates

A College of Charleston education is consistently excellent and constantly evolving. We’re proud to offer more than 100 majors and minors that empower our talented students to explore every inch of the expanding intellectual universe. Download our complete undergraduate catalog or graduate catalog.

 Spring 2010 Registration for classes:

Students are now registering for spring courses. Our currently enrolled freshmen will begin this week! The spring 2010 course registration dates are based on the hours that the student has earned. This does not include the hours that the student is currently enrolled in this fall –the exact date a student can register for spring classes will depend on their earned hours. All students will be able to register via Cougar Trail by November 19. Refer to the registration entry time website for the exact date at http://registrar.cofc.edu/entrytimes.html. Students can register for their classes using Cougar Trail on the Web at https://cougartrail.cofc.edu/. Students are encouraged to talk with their academic advisor about their course selections and academic plans to ensure that general education and major requirements are met.

 Center for Student Learning: http://csl.cofc.edu/

Exam Week can be stressful for students!  But this stress can be diminished if your student begins creating a plan for doing well on their fall exams. Attached is the Four Week Plan for Final Exams, in both Word and Adobe pdf, which has already been sent to all students. If you ask your student about this and they happen not to recall receiving this information feel free to send the attached copy to them! Encourage your student to visit the Center for Student Learning (first floor of the Addlestone Library) and pick up free Exam Planning Resources from the resource table which includes Calendars, Final Exam Schedules, Class Assessment worksheets, the Exam Study Plan, Test Preparation and other study handouts!

 ougar Countdown is coming November 30! Students can sign up to the Cougar Countdown Facebook Group at: www.CougarCountdown09.com

Cougar Countdown is a 2 week series of events and activities designed to support and assist our students during Exam Week. Offices from Academic Affairs and Student Affairs have joined forces to provide a full calendar of events for your students designed to support their success. Encourage your students to take charge of their academic destiny by planning and preparing ahead. A full calendar of events can be found in the next edition of the student newspaper (George Street Observer http://www.cisternyard.com/)

 Fall Exam Schedule:

To determine fall exam dates look at the student course schedule– note the day and times for each class (excluding lab days) that the student is taking during the fall semester. Then look at the fall 2009 exam schedule –http://registrar.cofc.edu/ExamScheduleFall2009.pdf and match the fall schedule days to the fall exam schedule.

  • All fall exams begin Wednesday December 9 (NOTE: unless the professor tells the student the exam will be earlier than the date on the exam schedule)
  • All fall exams end by Wednesday December 16 (there are no exams scheduled after December 16 – faculty submit grades December 18)
  • Fall grades will be available for viewing on Cougar Trail on the Web on December 22

 College of Charleston H1N1 information: http://www.cofc.edu/emergency/h1n1/index.php.

Student Health Services has received additional H1N1 live nasal vaccine and plan to administer it:

Tuesday, November 17th  

10 am – 12 pm and 2 pm – 4 pm

Student Stern Center lobby

This live vaccine is for those individuals who are no older than 49 years and who do not have chronic medical conditions. Health Services has temporarily depleted their limited supply of the H1N1 injectable vaccine which has been given to those at high risk for complications of this virus.  If your student is high risk and has not done so, they should email to the following address with their name, contact phone # and the high risk condition to H1N1highrisk@cofc.edu. Your student will be contacted by a Student Health Service staff member as vaccine becomes available. Seasonal flu vaccine is still available and students may call Student Health Services for an appointment.

 

If you have any questions contact:

Jane Reno-Munro, ANP

Director of Student Health Services

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC 29424

843-953-5520 Phone

843-953-6377 Fax

 

Jordan Thomas: C of C junior works to get prosthetic limbs for less fortunate:  

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/oct/19/thinking-of-others/.

To vote for Jordan Thomas: www.cnn.com/heroes (Voting continues until Thursday, November 19, 2009 6 a.m. EST). There is no limit on the number of times you may vote for the Hero of the Year). For more information visit the website: Jordan Thomas Web site

 

Office of the Treasurer:

The bill for the spring 2010 semester are scheduled to be emailed on November 20, 2009. Please note that the due date for the spring semester is December 14, 2009.   A complete list of billing dates and due dates can be found at www.treasurer.cofc.edu. All pre-registered students will receive their eBills through their Edisto email addresses and to the email addresses of anyone who has been signed up as an Authorized User by the student.  For information about becoming an Authorized User, please see http://www.treasurer.cofc.edu/eBillInstructions.html. The Treasurer offers two payment plans for the spring semester.  The five payment plan will have due dates for the spring on December 14, January 15, February 15, March 15 and April 15.  The four payment plan due dates will be December 14, January 15, February 15 and March 15.  Please see http://www.treasurer.cofc.edu/PaymentPlan.html for more information.  If you want to participate in a payment plan, please select the payment plan you require on Cougar Trail under ACCOUNT SUMMARY AND PAYMENT OPTIONS.  If you have a payment plan for the current fall semester, you will need to set up a new payment plan for the spring semester. It is now a requirement to set up a direct deposit account to receive your Student Account Refunds.  Please set up your banking information on Cougar Trail under “Bank Account Information”.  This will expedite any refunds to the account of your choosing.  Refunds will be processed in January just prior to the first day of classes.

 

To view and print the semester billing statements and set up the tuition and fees to be paid automatically students may log in using their CofC ID and PIN. Parents, guardians, or employers wishing to access the system require student permission via the student’s authorized user process. You can receive eBills by having your son/daughter sign you up as an Authorized User on the eBill system at www.treasurer.cofc.edu.  This allows you to receive a copy of the bill/statement when we bill the student through the email system. E-Bill notifications are sent to all students through their campus e-mail accounts and to any authorized user e-mail account. It is the student’s responsibility to set-up the authorized users for their account or to forward the billing statement to the responsible payer. For information regarding eBill, tuition and fees, and payment plans visit the Treasurer’s office website or call the office at 843.953.5572 (8:30-5:00 EST).

 

Residence Life & Housing – Work Orders Online system:

Using the Work Orders Online system is the most expedient way to address maintenance concerns. Students are able to submit work order requests if they are experiencing problems in the residence hall room using their CougarTrail account and the instructions provided by their RHD. If a student has a maintenance emergency during normal business hours (8:30 am – 5pm M-F) they may immediately call (843) 953-3700. If a student experiences a maintenance emergency after normal business hours they should immediately contact the residence hall front desk. For more information about the Department of Residence Life & Housing including staff contact information visit their website at http://reslife.cofc.edu/ or email reslife@cofc.edu. In December Berry, Buist, College Lodge, Craig, McConnell, and Rutledge Residence Halls will officially close for the holidays on December 17th at 6 PM and will reopen on January 6th at noon.

 

Fall 2009 e-newsletter available for CofC Parents:

The fall 2009 e-newsletter is now available for viewing on the Parents website under the Latest News heading at http://www.cofc.edu/parents/index.php or http://www.cofc.edu/generaldocuments/newsletter-fall09parents.pdf. Student e-newsletters can also be accessed from this website by clicking on the appropriate class link found on the left sidebar of the parents’ website.

 

New Videos from College of Charleston

 

Watch Cougar Television (CTV):

The student-run television station at the College of Charleston: http://cisternyard.com/topic-hub/CTV 

 

Calendars and important dates:

 

Questions:

If you have any questions or need assistance with the CofC Parent Listserv please email the Office of New Student Programs at parents@cofc.edu.

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Campus Activities

COUGAR ACTIVITIES BOARD PRESENTS:

David Coleman Dating Doctor “America’s Real-Life Hitch”

come ask your toughest relationship questions to the Doctor!! Wednesday Nov. 18th at 7pm in the Stern Center Ballroom.

 FLOREZ!

 NOVEMBER 19TH

 FREE CONCERT!

 STERN GARDENS

 8:00 PM

 Bring a blanket if it’s chilly and enjoy a free rock band under the stars!

 DON’T MISS IT!

 www.myspace.com/florez

START FILMING NOW!

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FILM FESTIVAL COMING MARCH 2010!

FILMS NO LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES!

CONTACT rttownes@edisto.cofc.edu OR mealder@edisto.cofc.edu WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS!

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION!

 Lowcountry Thanksgiving Celebration!

 Wednesday, November 18th from 4:30 – 9:00pm Fresh Food Company will be serving all of your Thanksgiving favorites. There will also be a chocolate fountain with tons of delectable dipping items! Stop in to celebrate the best “food” holiday ever — Thanksgiving!

 Campus Crusade for Christ

 Campus Crusade for Christ meets every Thursday at 7 pm in Education 

Center 116.  Come join us for an inspirational message, worship, and 

fellowship!

 ASIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

 The ASA will hold a general body meeting at Maybank Hall – Room 100 from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM. Pizza and drinks will be provided, so please come with a friend! If you have any questions, please contact Natalia at natalia.bang@gmail.com

 Also, please check out our Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33440621565

 Dance Marathon POWER WEEK!

Monday, November 16th-Friday, November 20th

 D (Monday, November 16th)

“Delicious Desserts!”

Come get some awesome FREE desserts and information about DM 2010 in

Cougar Mall from 10am-2pm. Register on the spot!

 A (Tuesday, November 17th)

“Awesome Awareness”

Come to Cougar Mall between 10am and 2pm to help us raise awareness about

MUSC Children’s Hospital and DM 2010. Register on the spot!

 N (Wednesday, November 18th)

“No Dancer Left Behind”

Computer sign-up day in Cougar Mall between 10am and 2pm!

 C (Thursday, November 19th)

“Candy Corner”

Be on the lookout for those spraypainted DM t-shirts on random corners

throughout campus! Grab some candy on your way to class along with some

information about how to register for DM.

 E (Friday, November 20th)

“Electric Slide”

Come join us perform the Electric Slide in Cougar Mall during class

transitions starting before 10am classes and ending before 2pm classes.

 Don’t be lazy, so let’s get crazy for the kids!

 Join Amnesty International and the Ignite Project this Wednesday!

We will be showing a short documentary about refugees in Burma and discussing human rights violations globally.

 5pm in Stern room 201

 Please contact Catherine at clharpe@gmail.com for more info

 GEORGE STREET OBSERVER

Interested in writing? Photography? Design? Getting experience that will make your resume? The George Street Observer needs you!

 No experience necessary. Come let us teach you.

No commitment required. Come as often as you like. Write every week, once a month, or whenever you want.

 Come to a section meeting to get involved- meetings are held in the Calhoun Annex, second floor. The Annex is located on Calhoun Street next to Starbucks and the Chapel Theatre.

News: Sundays @ 5

Opinions: Sundays @ 6:30

Indulge: Mondays @ 5

Sports: Mondays @ 6

Photography: Mondays @ 6

Design: Sundays @ 3

 Food for Thought Lunch Series

 Join the Center for Civic Engagement for lunch and an engaging conversation about issues surrounding hunger and homelessness.

 Tuesday, November 17th-12:00 noon

Join representatives from Crisis Ministries, one of the Lowcountry’s busiest homeless shelters/soup kitchens, to experience personal stories from some of the people who have came through their shelter over the years. Also, learn more about what Crisis Ministries does and how you can help relieve hunger and homelessness in the Charleston area.

 Friday, November 20th-12:00 noon

Dr. William Danaher of the CofC Sociology Department will lead a discussion concerning the historical causes of poverty, especially in South Carolina and surrounding states. Explore the underlying causes of hunger and homelessness at a local, state, national, and global level and learn about what people have been doing and are doing currently to try and stop the epidemic.

 Meet at the Center for Civic Engagement —Lightsey Center, 2nd floor, room 203

 Free pizza and drinks will be provided!!!

 Questions? Contact Jessica Branton at brantonj@cofc.edu

 The Honors Student Association and the Honors College

will host its sixth annual holiday arts and crafts fair on Wednesday, December 2, from 11am until 6pm, in conjunction with the College’s Tree Lighting.   A great selection of original works by College of Charleston students, faculty and staff will be sold at this event.   If you or anyone you know would like to sell their work at the fair, please come to the Honors Center at 10 Greenway to pick up a registration form.  Forms and vendor fees are due by Monday, November 30.  All table fees will be donated to a local charity.  Vendors keep 100% of their sales.  Table fees are $10 for a full table and $5 for a half table. 

 Free squash clinic

at the Johnson Center at 30 George Street on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 pm. Taught by professional squash player Richard Millman.

Anybody is welcome!! 

Raquets and eyewear are provided.

 Professional Squash exhibition match on Tuesday, November 17th at 5:00 pm at the Johnson Center.  See pro players Joe and Richard Millman duke it out on court.

 Any questions please speak to:

Torey Broderson

thbroder@edisto.cofc.edu

 Brazil Night

Nov 16

ECTR 116

 5:30   Study Abroad Opportunities

6:00   Capoeira Charleston

7:00   Samba!

 Stop by anytime!

 “Project Runway” Watch Party

 Will she be “in,” or will she be “out?”

Come find out if C of C’s own Carol Hannah Whitfield (’07) is declared the winner of Season 6 of “Project Runway!”

Thursday, November 19, 2009

10 p.m.

Stern Center Ballroom

Enjoy free food, a Tim Gunn sound-alike contest and prizes!

Sponsored by Office of Student Life

www.studentlife.cofc.edu or 843-953-2291

 Student Peace Alliance

 meets every Monday at 7:30 in the Bell Building room 404. Everyone is welcome! Come with ideas for peaceful events you’d like to see on campus. Please email cofcstudentpeacealliance@gmail.com with any questions.
  And, check out our newsletter at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo.php?pid=30791099&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=59542683127&aid=-1&id=1086630526&oid=59542683127.

 PSYCHOLOGY CLUB MEETING: GETTING INTO GRAD SCHOOL

 The Psych Club will be sponsoring an informational session on getting into graduate school on November 18 at 4:30 in ECTR 116. A flyer will be forthcoming. This is an important meeting if you are interested in pursuing a graduate education in Psychology. A number of faculty members will be speaking at this event.

 PSYCHOLOGY CLUB DINNER AND A MOVIE PHILANTHROPY EVENT

 Hey Guys! Come out and support Psychology Club! We’re having our

Philanthropy/Fun Event for the semester this Tuesday November 17th

starting at 7pm in Berry Rm. 104! We will be showing Memento. This event

is to support Windwood Farm, a therapeutic residential service to abused

and neglected boys, located in Awendaw, SC. Psychology Club asks that you

bring an item off of the wishlist below, and in return, we will serve you

dinner and a movie!

 WINDWOOD FARM’S WISHLIST:

Warm winter clothing, such as gloves, cheap sweaters (NOT HOODIES!), long-sleeve and flannel shirts

Packages of socks and underwear (PLEASE, ALL SIZES FROM BOYS TO MEN ARE WELCOME AND VERY MUCH NEEDED!)

Belts

Bandaids

Cotton Balls

Toothbrushes and Toothpaste (travel size)

Liquid Soap (hypo-allergenic) — No bars of soap, please

Lotion (hypo-allergenic)

Hairbrushes & Combs (for all ethnic groups)

Lip Balm (they go through lots of Chapstick!)

Deodorant – roll on or stick (no sprays)

Small Plastic Bottles (4-6 oz. for lotions, shampoo, etc.)

Age appropriate books

Toys (soccer balls, basketballs, anything boys would like to play with)

Anything that a little boy or teenager would need in everyday life, the possibilities are endless…

 Come out and spend some time with your fellow Psychology Clubbers, help out for a great cause, and enjoy dinner and a movie at the same time! :)

 As part of an activism project for Women’s and Gender Studies…

An hour long women’s self defense class will be hosted and instructed by CofC’s Akido Club.

When: November 17th

Time: 6:30-7:30 pm

Where: Stern Center Rm. 201

 The College of Charleston School of the Arts

 ”Let the Giant in Peace”
A benefit concert composed by Corey Webb
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 8 p.m.
$5 students /$10 general

The College of Charleston School of the Arts will be presenting the work of Music Theory/ Composition student, Corey Webb, in his original arrangements of folk music that blends modern technology, science fiction, catchy songs, and classical instruments.  The evening, benefiting College of Charleston Composers Foundation, will be held at the Recital Hall in the Simons Center for the Arts on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and will be available at the door the evening of the event, as well as before the event at Blue Bicycle Books at 420 King St.  For more information about Let the Giant in Peace, please e-mail Chelsea Jordan at chelseakjordan@gmail.com.  Also, visit Corey Webb’s music for more information: www.coreywebbmusic.com

 RUSSIAN CLUB

Next Wednesday at 7:00 in EdCenter 116 the

Russian Club is showing “Hound of the Baskervilles.” Tea and snacks provided, no knowledge of Russian necessary.

 Omega Psi Phi fraternity, inc.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Keith Jones at kejo@chevron.com or call (843) 367-7860

 homecoming steering committee

Do you have school Spirit?

PROVE IT!!!!!

The Homecoming Steering Committee is calling all students to submit designs that will be used on all Homecoming 2010 promotional material beginning next semester, such as posters and t-shirts.

Guidelines for Submission:

-All entries must be 11 x 17 in size
-Submissions must relate to the 2010 Homecoming theme, “Where the Wild Things Are”
-Must be emailed to cofchomecoming@gmail.com in a JPEG format no later than Friday, November 20 at 5PM.
-Please include your name, phone number, email address as well as your class year in the email.

Please direct all questions to cofchomecoming@gmail.com.

Be sure to check out www.cofc.edu/homecoming!

 Anthropology/Sociology Club

 GAME NIGHT! An exciting night of board games, pizza, snacks and prizes! Thursday November 19th at 5:30 in Education Center room 107. Come meet new people, enjoy free food, and relax before the end of the semester. All welcome! Pizza will be donated by DeRoMa’s Pizzeria in Mount Pleasant.

 Student Alumni Associates TRIVIA NIGHT

 Come out for a great night of food, drink, and Trivia! 

 SAA will be hosting their annual trivia night on November 18th from 7-9 pm at Yo Burrito on Wentworth Street. 

 The cost is $20 for a team of four (so $5 a person) you can download the registration form online or pick one up at the first floor of Blacklock House (18 Bull Street). Registration forms are due by Thursday Nov. 12th and spots are limited so sign up soon! 

The prizes include gift certificates, CofC gear, and other great prizes!

 If you have questions contact SAA fundraising chair, Emily Ann Wofford at emilyannwofford@gmail.com.

 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

is having a get together every Tuesday night at Physicians Auditorium at 9:02 P.M. We will feature a live band and free food for all who come. This event (and every FCA meeting) is open to everyone. Please bring a friend!

 For more information, contact Emmett Morgan at emorgan@fca.org or 224-7652

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Lowcountry Thanksgiving Celebration

This Wednesday, November 18th from 4:30 – 9:00pm Fresh Food Company will be celebrating the best “food” holiday ever — Thanksgiving! They will be serving all of your Thanksgiving favorites such as turkey & dressing, buttermilk mashed potatoes with gravy and more. Everyone is welcome!

 

Hope to see you there!

Dining Services

 

Kate I. Nelson

Marketing Coordinator

College of Charleston Dining Services

175 Calhoun St. Suite 115

Charleston, SC 29424

843.953.5354

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Study Abroad Fair

The Center for International Education (CIE) will host a Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, November 19 (10:00-2:00) at the Cougar Plaza.  Program directors will be available to provide details on the numerous study abroad options for summer 2010. 

 Thank you for your support! 

 Andrew 
Prof. Andrew Sobiesuo
Assistant Provost for International Education College of Charleston, 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424 (USA)

Phone: 843-953-5537 (office) or 843 324-1862 (mobile)

Fax: 843-953-7663; http://www.cofc.edu/international/ <http://www.cofc.edu/international/>

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