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Wofford College conferred more than 270 degrees during the school’s 154th Commencement in May. Veronica Guy of Goose Creek obtained a bachelor of sciences degree in biology
CSU students and instructors enjoy a light moment during a recent trip to China.
Eight Charleston Southern University students participated in a three-week study-abroad course in June. The course was titled “Introduction to Chinese Culture,” and was held in the People’s Republic of China.
The course, designed and directed by Dr. David E. Phillips, CSU Professor of English, introduces students to Chinese culture through visits to important historical and cultural sites, instruction in elementary Mandarin, lectures on Chinese history and religion, and classes in martial arts, paper cutting, and calligraphy.
The course, designed and directed by Dr. David E. Phillips, CSU Professor of English, introduces students to Chinese culture through visits to important historical and cultural sites, instruction in elementary Mandarin, lectures on Chinese history and religion, and classes in martial arts, paper cutting, and calligraphy.
Recent CSU graduate Rachel Stainback (left), Dr. Tara Hulsey, dean of the Derry Wingo Patterson school of nursing, and 2008 graduate Holly Branch.
The School of Nursing at Charleston Southern University achieved a significant accomplishment with its recent graduating class – a 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam.
The one hundred percent pass rate marks the second year in a row that the graduating class from the school of nursing at CSU has earned this distinction on the first attempt.
The one hundred percent pass rate marks the second year in a row that the graduating class from the school of nursing at CSU has earned this distinction on the first attempt.
Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development will offer a Court Reporting program, which combines live theory with online practice.
Learn more at a free information session 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 at the College Center (Building 920/Room 804) on TTC’s Main Campus, 7000 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston.
Learn more at a free information session 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 at the College Center (Building 920/Room 804) on TTC’s Main Campus, 7000 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston.
The following Goose Creek students graduated during the College of Charleston’s spring commencement ceremony held on May 10 in the Cistern Yard:
Erin Ash, Michael Barber, Shelley Belay, Thomas Bullington, Brandi Carman, Nicole Clements, Shannon Cruz, Michelle Davis, Amber Depriest, Vivian Diaz, Jamila Edwards, Jillian Fledderman, Margaret Hayden, Katherine Hinson, Shaina Hooker, Keshunda Jackson, Mark Kinsey, Amelia Lafleur, Meredith Lott, Gina Mathis, Noel Ragos, Paul Raptou, Brooke Rowland, Megan Rowland, Ariane Shokri and Melanie Shultis, Justin Skinner, LaTarsha Ukazim, David Wallace Jr., Ashlynn Young and Thomas Zalonis.
Erin Ash, Michael Barber, Shelley Belay, Thomas Bullington, Brandi Carman, Nicole Clements, Shannon Cruz, Michelle Davis, Amber Depriest, Vivian Diaz, Jamila Edwards, Jillian Fledderman, Margaret Hayden, Katherine Hinson, Shaina Hooker, Keshunda Jackson, Mark Kinsey, Amelia Lafleur, Meredith Lott, Gina Mathis, Noel Ragos, Paul Raptou, Brooke Rowland, Megan Rowland, Ariane Shokri and Melanie Shultis, Justin Skinner, LaTarsha Ukazim, David Wallace Jr., Ashlynn Young and Thomas Zalonis.
The following Goose Creek students made the Dean’s List for the 2007-2008 academic year at the College of Charleston: Mary Catherine Kennedy, Brittany Kimel, Stephanie Viktoria Kirchmayr, Elizabeth J. Kirk, Daniel Edward Klein and Alexander Paul Kosbab.
At the end of each academic year, the Office of Undergraduate Studies publishes the Dean's List.
At the end of each academic year, the Office of Undergraduate Studies publishes the Dean's List.
Steven P. Meanley of Goose Creek, a former Westview, Stratford High School and Governor’s School student, and currently a student at Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University, has been named to the Dean’s List for the winter quarter of the 2007-08 academic year.
Students on the Dean’s List have attained a grade point average of at least 3.70 / 4.00.
Students on the Dean’s List have attained a grade point average of at least 3.70 / 4.00.
The 2008 graduating class from Oregon State University is one of the largest in the school’s history. The school’s class of 2008 includes a total of 4,586 degrees – 3,608 are bachelor’s degrees, 684 master’s degree and 294 Ph.D.s and professional degrees.
Graduates from Goose Creek are Sean E. Jones, Master of Science, Radiation Health Physics; David B. Litz, Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering; Colby D. Mangini, Master of Health Physics, Radiation Health Physics; Justin A. Murty, Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering; and Cosmas Samaritis, Bachelor of Science, Radiation Health Physics.
Graduates from Goose Creek are Sean E. Jones, Master of Science, Radiation Health Physics; David B. Litz, Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering; Colby D. Mangini, Master of Health Physics, Radiation Health Physics; Justin A. Murty, Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering; and Cosmas Samaritis, Bachelor of Science, Radiation Health Physics.
CSU students travel to China.
Seventeen Charleston Southern students and three faculty members partnered with the organization Visiting Orphans to travel to Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China in May. The experience was part of the CSU Psychology course, “From Abandonment to Adoption: The China Experience.” The course examined the effects of abandonment and neglect on the Chinese culture and the social, political, and spiritual conditions that result in the abandonment of infants. Team members successfully ministered to the abandoned children of Chifeng.
Adults age 17 and up can get help preparing for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED), at Trident Literacy Association’s Goose Creek office.
Students under 21 years old must provide a high school transcript and arrange a testing appointment. Cost is determined by ability to pay.
Students under 21 years old must provide a high school transcript and arrange a testing appointment. Cost is determined by ability to pay.
Dr. Bob Ratliff, dean of students at Charleston Southern University presents the Administrator of the Year Award to Glenda Nanna, director of counseling services at CSU.
Charleston Southern University Director of Counseling Services Glenda Nanna has been selected as the Administrator of the Year by the Tri County Counseling Association.
Nanna was nominated by TCAA member Dr. Bob Ratliff, dean of students at Charleston Southern.
Nanna was nominated by TCAA member Dr. Bob Ratliff, dean of students at Charleston Southern.
Train for one of the hottest jobs in the nation with Trident Technical College’s Personal Trainer Certification course.
The course provides students with the necessary skills to begin a career in fitness.
The course provides students with the necessary skills to begin a career in fitness.
Charleston Southern University held its Commencement ceremony May 3 as 300 undergraduate and graduate students received their degrees.
Thousands of proud parents, friends and relatives packed the North Charleston Coliseum to witness the occasion, including Johnny E. Ward of Moncks Corner, chairman of the board of trustees. “I have two grandchildren here today who are graduating,” Ward said. “I don’t know if there is anyone here today that is any prouder than I am.”
Thousands of proud parents, friends and relatives packed the North Charleston Coliseum to witness the occasion, including Johnny E. Ward of Moncks Corner, chairman of the board of trustees. “I have two grandchildren here today who are graduating,” Ward said. “I don’t know if there is anyone here today that is any prouder than I am.”
Vallejo
Citadel Cadet Jonathan Mark Vallejo, an electrical engineering major from Goose Creek, is the 2008 recipient of the John O. Willson Ring, presented Saturday during commencement for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.
The Willson Ring has been awarded annually since 1911 to a senior elected by his or her peers as the finest, purest and most courteous member of the class. Willson, who was a Citadel student until 1862 when he left to join the Confederate Army, established the award to honor the most popular student among his or her peers.
The Willson Ring has been awarded annually since 1911 to a senior elected by his or her peers as the finest, purest and most courteous member of the class. Willson, who was a Citadel student until 1862 when he left to join the Confederate Army, established the award to honor the most popular student among his or her peers.