I recently had the privilege, thanks in part to a study abroad grant from the Graduate School, to attend the 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress in Glasgow, Scotland. My experience with the perception of conservationists is that we trade in “doom and gloom” – but that could not have been further from the truth…
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Mark Your Calendars: Professional Development Series Starts September 22!
The University of Charleston, South Carolina at the College of Charleston is partnering with other departments on campus to provide numerous professional development opportunities: one-time events, workshop series, and career skills for graduate students. This variety of offerings allows students to develop a broad array of transferable skills while focusing on particular skill sets of interest throughout their…
GSA Wants YOU!
On behalf of the Graduate Student Association, welcome back to campus! My name is Brett Powell and I am the new President of the Graduate Student Association for 2014-2015 and I’m looking forward to working with everyone this year! First and foremost, I want to invite all of our graduate students on campus to attend…
Celebrate Independence Day !
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain (now officially known as the United Kingdom). Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics,…
Ready To Resume Workshop
Mark your calendars! Join the Graduate School and Career Center for “Ready to Resume: Resumes That Get The Job” workshop on Wednesday June 11, 2014 in the Career Center. Please be in your seat by NOON. The workshop will walk students through effective resume styles; teach them how to maximizing their work experiences and highlight unique skill sets…
Recap: Summer 2014 Orientation!
We had a great time welcoming our newest crop of graduate students yesterday at our Summer 2014 orientation! Students were hosted in the picturesque Alumni Memorial Hall for refreshments and conversation to introduce them to the opportunities and services available as graduate students here at the College. We are thrilled to welcome all of our new…
Graduate School Summer Orientation Tomorrow!
Tomorrow we look forward to welcoming our newest graduate students for the summer session! Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Venue: Alumni Memorial Hall, Randolph Hall Time: 5:30pm Refreshments will be served! See you all there!…
10 Lessons I Learned In My First Year about Graduate School
10 Lessons I Learned In My First Year Of Grad School 1. I might be able to still pull all-nighters but I do not nearly enjoy them as much. In undergrad, I’d have a genuine sense of accomplishment after I pulled an all-nighter. And I pulled several to the point it was the norm, not…
Finals Survival Week: Day 3
Guess what day it is? It’s Hump Day, which means Finals Week is HALFWAY over! Hopefully, you’ve been able to keep your mental and physical energy up using our tips from Monday and Tuesday. In keeping with this theme, our tip for today is about resting. You’ve made it this far through the week, but finals week is…
Finals Survival Guide: Day Two
Hopefully Monday came and went and today you are feeling recharged and ready for the rest of the week ahead! Today’s tip is to team up with a study buddy to keep your spirits up and your wits about you. Humans are not solitary creatures, and after consecutive hours sitting in the quiet isolation of the…
