Campus Activities

LAST CALL

The Senior Class Council and Brightsound Entertainment present LAST CALL, an event for All Classes honoring the Class of 2011 and celebrating the End of the Year! LAST CALL is THIS FRIDAY, April 22nd, from 7-11pm at The Charleston Bus Shed (375 Meeting Street, entrance is on Ann Street between King and Meeting).  LAST CALL features Live Music Performances by Mama’s Love, Earphunk, and Under Class (featuring on of CofC’s very own!).  Adult Beverages will be available (Must Show ID to Drink) and food will be provided by Taco Boy and Jack’s Cosmic Dogs! 

Admission is *FREE* for Seniors!  Tickets are available at Stern Room 406 until Friday!! 

Advance Discount Tickets are $5 for All Underclassmen.  Tickets will be available in Cougar Mall until Friday!!

Tickets WILL BE SOLD at the Door of the Event!!

 

 

Moonlight Breakfast

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

Liberty Street Fresh Food Company

Enjoy fabulous food served by some of your favorite C of C administrators!

Music, Free Giveaways and More!

Use Your Meal Plan, Dining Dollars, Debit or Credit Card for Breakfast!

Sponsored by the Office of Student Life

A Member of the Division of Student Affairs: Live. Learn. Grow.

and

Dining Services and the Student Government Association

 

 

HOMECOMING EXECUTIVE BOARD APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

 

What to help plan next year’s Homecoming Events?  Apply for the Homecoming Steering Committee Executive Board.  Applications are now available at www.cofc.edu/homeocming, and are due no later than April 20, 2011, no previous experience is necessary. 

Check out more information on our Facebook page (CofC Homecoming).

LIFEGUARDS NEEDED

Where:            Stern Center Pool       

When:  May, June, July

Hours: Flexible, Part-Time

Qualifications: Lifeguard Certification, First Aid & CPR Certification required.

                                  AED Certification is a plus.

Contact:           Coach Zimmerman

Email:              zimmermanb@cofc.edu

Phone: 843-953-5960

 

 

Cougar Media Network Advertising Manager Open!
The Cougar Media Network is currently hiring an advertising manager for 2011-12. This position oversees the advertising efforts for all student media organizations as well as assisting in business and creative efforts. If you’re interested, please fill out an application ( http://cougarmedianetwork.cofc.edu/pdfs/Advertising%20Exec%20App.pdf ) and return it to Mandi Bryson, Assistant Director for Student Media Organizations at brysonmc@cofc.edu or in the Calhoun Annex, Room 203B. 

END OF THE SEMESTER COUGAR COOKOUT

(sponsored by Lutheran Campus Ministry)

WHEN:  Monday, April 25, 5-7 pm

WHERE: Rivers Green

WHAT: hot dogs, drinks, chips and homemade goodies

WHY? Because you need to EAT, and we want to feed you!

Come to take a break and to get refueled before exams begin.

This is a FREE event.

ALL are welcome.

 

 

Biology Blast!  
When: Thursday April 21st

From 4-6pm

@ NSCB Greenway
(behind the New Science Building)

if it rains, the event will be inside.

Professors and students are welcome! FOOD, games and music! Come hangout before finals hit!

hosted by Biology Club

 

 

Salsa at the Stern 

Thursday, April 21 from 6-9 at the Stern Center Ballroom.

 

 

The Portuguese club and Portuguese Program invite you to another evening of

SAMBA AND DRUMMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, April 18 @ 6pm

Education, room 116

Come practice samba, listen to music, watch happy students dancing samba, relax and get energy to study for your finals!

 

 

EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION!

Please join Dining Services in celebrating Earth Week April 18-22nd! Each day Dining Services will have a different sustainability event on campus:

Monday: Meatless Lunch at Fresh Food Company 11:00AM – 2:30PM

Tuesday: “Know your Recyclables” game at Stern Center Food Court 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Wednesday: 2nd Annual Farmer’s Market in Cougar Mall 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Thursday: “Bag the disposable bag” at Market 159

Friday: Happy Birthday Earth Day Celebration at Fresh Food Company 11:00AM – 2:30PM

For more information about each event please visit our website at www.cofc.edu/diningservices.

 

 

CofC Campus Environmental Survey

IRB Approval Code: Gnkk-4-11-2011
We are conducting a survey of College of Charleston students and faculty concerning the environment. The survey is for a class, Political Science 405: Climate Change Capstone taught by Dr. Brian Fisher. In the survey, we are attempting to gauge student and faculty attitudes about the environment and climate change. The survey is completely voluntary and confidential. At no point, will you be asked to identify yourself.  We want to survey as many students as possible. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.  If you could forward this survey to all of the students in your major, we would greatly appreciate it.  The survey is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DMF3NMG

 

 

cofc quidditch team
Your CofC Quidditch team will be playing Chapin high school April 23rd starting at 1 pm at rivers green (behind the library)!
Give yourself a break from all that studying and come support the team!

 

 

CofC Radio Presents: LIVE 

It’s that time again!!!

Does school and end of the semester exams got you stressed out?

Boyfriend or girlfriend hasn’t been acting right?

Is that new or old boss getting on your nerves?

Then you need to come chill and relax for FREE with CofC Radio!!!

LIVE music, FREE food, all around good fun and FREE ENTERTAINMENT!!!

WHEN: Friday, April 22 8pm-11pm

WHERE: Yo Burrito

WHAT: FREE FOOD and MUSIC

4 Acts will be playing including…

CofC’s very own: Hunter Moss

Matt Mackelcan…http://www.mattmackelcan.com/

Luke Cummingham will be playing!! please check him out here: http://www.facebook.com/lukecunninghammusic?sk=app_178091127385

The Jacob Jeffries Bands is coming all the way from FL!!!!… http://www.jacobjeffriesband.com/

CofC Radio will be giving away free t-shirts to the first comers!!!

College of Charleston students can get free Yo Burrito food with a

college ID, while the food last!

TRUST me you DON’T want to miss out!!

 

 

 

 

LeaderShape is a great opportunity for CofC students

Institute dates are May 9-14,-2011 and it’s FREE!

Deadline to apply is April 20

Read and hear all about Leadershape at: http://hslc.cofc.edu/leadershape/index.php

More about Leadershape: http://www.leadershape.org/About.aspx

LeaderShape:

Want to learn how to change the world in six days?  Want to improve your resume to impress future employers?  Want to learn how to work with others to accomplish your vision and goals?  This short video tells you how…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_VX6q-elR4

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the LeaderShape® Institute at the College of Charleston.  Through the Higdon Student Leadership Center, the College of Charleston will host its fifth LeaderShape Institute, May 9-14, 2011 at Bonnie Doone Plantation (www.bonniedoone.org) in Walterboro, SC.  This is an excellent opportunity to meet other College of Charleston students who want to make a difference in themselves and their community. This event is free to any student who registers before the deadline. There are only 60 slots available so space is limited. Note: participants leave campus on Monday, May 9 around 1 p.m. and travel by chartered bus to the off-campus location and return to campus on Saturday, May 14 by 2 p.m. We hope that students will take advantage of this great opportunity to further enhance personal leadership skills and our campus community. 

• Apply online http://hslc.cofc.edu/leadershape/index.php Deadline is April 20, 2011. Call 843-953-6356 for additional information. 

 

More about LeaderShape…

The program content of The LeaderShape^® Institute (www.leadershape.org ) reflects key leadership issues of vision, partnerships, integrity, and results. 

For more information contact:

Michael Duncan

Director, Higdon Student Leadership Center

843-953-6356

duncanm@cofc.edu

 

 

World Change Coalition

Want to make a difference? So do we! The World Change Coalition, one of CofC’s newest club, is an organization that focuses on issues such as improving upon education for underprivileged children, and promoting religious tolerance and cultural awareness. We are currently working on projects that include raising money and awareness for the Pakistan Aid Relief and the Japan relief. Next year we plan to start a tutoring program in local schools! Our next meetings are April 26^th and 27^th at 8pm! Also look for us on Facebook!

 

 

CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION

All are welcome to join us for Holy Week 2011 at our parish home away from home – St. Patrick Church at corner of Radcliffe & St. Philip. These are the holiest days of celebration in the Roman Catholic Church and in the Christian world. Please join us!

April 22 GOOD FRIDAY @ 3:00 PM

April 23 EASTER VIGIL @ 9:00 PM

April 24 EASTER SUNDAY @ 10:00 AM

Last student Mass of year on May 1 @ 5:00 PM / Next 5 PM Student Mass on August 21

ALL ARE WELCOME TO CELEBRATE WITH US!

cofcatholics@aol.com

 

 

 

Catch a RiverDogs game and support scholarships for REACH students

COLLEGE of CHARLESTON
R.E.A.C.H. Night at The Joe

Friday, April 22nd
Gates Open at 6pm
Game Time is 7:05pm
POSTGAME FIREWORKS!
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To support the R.E.A.C.H. program, CLICK HERE , enter the password REACH,  and select the GREEN seats.

$4 of every ticket purchased directly supports R.E.A.C.H. scholarships.

Tickets must be purchased through this portal to support REACH.
Tickets Must Be Purchased by 3pm the day of the game!
Trouble printing your tickets? Call the box office at 723-7241

 

 

Student Union for Multicultural Affairs (SUMA)

SUMA is the campus organization comprised of students and primarily focuses on underrepresented student populations of the College of Charleston campus.  Its purpose is to serve as the umbrella organization, which unifies students on the College of Charleston campus, to encourage college students’ appreciation of diverse experiences and cultures through programs and services, campus education and collaboration, improving campus climate and cultural awareness, community service, and academic excellence. 

SUMA needs a stable executive board, so that SUMA may continue to run as an active organization. If you are interested in running for Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer, then you must attend the general body meeting (or have someone represent you) on Friday, April 22nd from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM inside the Conference Room of the Multicultural Center. Afterward, we will plan out meetings and events for the upcoming Fall semester.

Event: SUMA General Body Meeting
Link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=200371369995478
Date: Friday, April 22nd
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Multicultural Center’s Conference Room

If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to Natalia Bang at ntbang@g.cofc.edu. Please join SUMA’s Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=2211344537

 

 

Swipe for the Hungry Campaign

Dining Services and the Student Government Association partner on their 2nd Annual “Swipe for the Hungry” campaign!

Students may donate their Dining Dollars now through April 22nd to help those in need in our community. All donations will be used to purchase food for the Charleston Homeless Veterans Program located on James Island, SC. Students may donate in campus dining location or the campus dining office.

 

 

RUF (Reformed University Fellowship)

will meet in Education Center Room

116 at 7 PM for dessert, music, and discussion on Wednesdays April 13, and 20.

 

ORIENTATION INFORMATION FAIR – SUMMER 2011 DATES

The Office of New Student Programs invites campus departments, student clubs, and organizations to participate in the Orientation Information Fair to be held on the first day of each summer orientation (June 13, June 16, June 20, June 23, June 27, July 7, July 11, July 14, August 15, August 18).  The information fair will be held outside the Stern Center, on George Street, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.  Participants should arrive to set up at 11:30 am.   

Orientation is an excellent opportunity to promote your majors, departmental services, recruit club members, or share club and organization information. Approximately 285 new students and 300 parents will attend each of the ten sessions, making orientation an excellent time to inform new students about the opportunities in your area.

Please note:

• Due to budget cuts, one table and two chairs are provided to the first 40 groups that sign up. 
• If you are not one of the first 40 groups to sign up, you can participate but must provide your own table and chairs.
• The Orientation Information Fair is open to College of Charleston departments and campus related organizations.

 

 To participate in the Orientation Information Fair, e-mail the following information to SW-BernotskiVL@cofc.edu.   Your request will receive an email response from the New Student Programs Office to confirm your participation. We ask that you request to participate in this event no later than April 25, 2011. 

ORIENTATION INFORMATION FAIR REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE

 Campus Department or Club name:  

Contact Name:

 

Contact E-mail Address: 

Contact Phone Number: 

We can participate all dates:  ____ no  _____ yes (it is preferred that representatives participate in all ten dates)

We can participate on all dates except: __________________

E-Mail : SW-BernotskiVL@cofc.edu

  or fax a hard copy of this email to 843-953-5800

 

 

Plan, Play, Win a NOOK Color!

Students who sign up for their Fall 2011 Meal Plan by April 22nd will get entered to win a NOOK Color for the summer!

Visit the “My Housing/Dining” Portal on MyCharleston or the Dining Office (located in Craig Hall) to sign up for your Fall 2011 Meal Plan! For more instructions please visit our website at www.cofc.edu/diningservices.

 

 

BSU PRESENTS: A DAY IN THE LIFE…FASHION SHOW AND CYPHER.  

Come watch and enjoy this mixture of Fashion AND Music, as your fellow

College Of Charleston students model some of their best clothing!

EVERYONE is welcome to this FREE event.

When: Friday April, 22nd

Where: Physician’s Auditorium

Time: 7pm-9pm