College of Charleston News
Stories
October 2006
October
31, 2006
'Smell of progress' foul to some
Hotels can't make the work disappear but should try to limit
effects on tourists by scheduling daily start times later, say 9 a.m. or 10
a.m., and stopping work on the weekends, said John Crotts, a hospitality
professor at the College of Charleston.
The conflict likely will continue, with more projects in the
pipeline.
"It's the smell of progress," Crotts said.
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/business/15887586.htm
October
30, 2006
Local college market robust, but not over-saturated
The region's reputation for
education goes back before the birth of the United States: The College of Charleston,
the state's oldest higher learning institution and the 13th oldest in the country,
was founded in 1770. Other educational giants followed, including the Medical
University of South Carolina in 1824; The Citadel in 1842; and Charleston
Southern University, founded as
Baptist College, in 1964.
The Lowcountry Graduate Center, which
opened in 2001, is a partnership among South CarolinaÕs major higher learning
institutions that was created to expand the opportunities for graduate programs
in the state. Through LGC, students can obtain various master's and Ph.D. programs from the College of Charleston, the Medical University
of South Carolina, The Citadel, Clemson University and the University of South
Carolina.
Kellee McGahey, the assistant director of
LGC, said the center's mission is to use the Lowcountry's educational resources to create collaborative programs without
duplicating state dollars.
LGC also works as an economic development
tool and plans to bring more graduate programs to the community.
http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/pub/12_23/news/7900-1.html
October
30, 2006
Terry dean takes offer
Terry College of Business Dean George Benson has been chosen to be
the next president of the College of Charleston in South Carolina.
He will officially begin as the new president next semester.
"I've been working toward a presidency for some time,"
Benson said.
University President Michael Adams said in a press release that he
asked Provost Arnett Mace to initiate a national search for a new Terry dean as
soon as possible.
http://www.redandblack.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/10/30/454578cd90031
October
30 , 2006
Event discusses Jackie Robinson's legacy
A panel of professors and community members gathered Thursday
night at Hillel to discuss baseball legend Jackie Robinson and his effects on
race relations, their personal lives and achieving the American dream.
The panel included Christopher Lamb, a communication professor at
the College of Charleston, Stephen Butler, a professor of sociology and
anthropology at Earlham College, Ernell Graham, a retired school counselor, and
Barry Zamoff, an expert on Robinson's time with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Lamb spoke about Robinson's constant struggles against racism,
from his experiences on a segregated military bus ride before World War II to
his work with the civil rights movement subsequent to his baseball career.
"The civil rights movement didn't start with Brown v. Board
of Education. It didn't start with Martin Luther King. It started with Jackie
Robinson," Lamb said.
October
29, 2006
TIMES
AND DEMOCRAT
Orangeburg,
S.C.
Women and financial prosperity
The Center for Women at the College of Charleston hosted a workshop
recently to provide facts on women and their relative financial situations. It
was an occasion to draw womenÕs attention to a variety of personal and group
financial issues. Timely discussionsÿ included retirement; financial planning
and management; troubled marriages; boomerang children; separation and/or
divorce; financial challenges; changing careers; selling a home, etc.
http://www.thetandd.com/articles/2006/10/29/business/doc453addd41660a317502795.txt
October
29, 2006
Two newcomers seek county seat
"I've got exposure to government, and I've been involved in
the community," said Thurmond, who is a partner in a local law firm, an
adjunct professor at the College of Charleston and owner of two ice-cream
parlors.
October
29, 2006
House races in S.C. mirror high-stakes betting
College of Charleston political scientist Bill Moore said he
doesn't expect any of South Carolina's four Republican and two Democratic
congressional incumbents to lose their seats, largely because their districts
are so gerrymandered and because incumbents have such a tremendous advantage in
raising money.
"The only district that's a potentially competitive district
is John Spratt's (fifth) district," which has voted for several
Republicans in recent elections, Moore said. "But his (Spratt's) support
crosses party lines. He's been there 20 years.
October
29, 2006
A sake toast to moon part of celebration
A full-moon sake toast will provide a prime chance to commune with
nature Saturday during "Tokyo Moon," part of the Halsey Institute of
Contemporary Art's "Force of Nature" installation at the College of
Charleston.
When Mark Sloan, curator of the Halsey Institute, visited Japan
last year, he learned of the ritual of monks raising a toast to the full moon
and then "drinking" the reflection of the moon from their cups of
sake.
October
29, 2006
Parties begin turnout drives amid voters' mixed signals
But William Moore, a College of Charleston political science
professor, sees it differently.
Without a hot U.S. House or Senate race this year, "it's
going to depress turnout, women and men. The national malaise the Republican
Party is facing right now spills over to state elections" by keeping some
people at home, Moore said.
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006610290303
October
29, 2006
Tourists' new view
Hotels can't make the work disappear but should try to limit
effects on tourists by scheduling daily start times later, say 9 a.m. or 10
a.m., and stopping work on the weekends, said John Crotts, a hospitality
professor at the College of Charleston.
The conflict likely will continue with more projects in the
pipeline.
"It's the smell of progress," Crotts said.
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/business/15879278.htm
October 29, 2006
Forces of Nature
'We love Momma Brown's Barbeque and the corn muffins you have
here," says Japanese artist Junko Ishiro as she stood by her artwork
titled "Manyo Wandering in the USA" at the College of Charleston
Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art.
Looking very Americanized in blue jeans and a green T-shirt,
Ishiro was one of the three Japanese artists who spent six weeks in Charleston
as part of "Force of Nature," a project with the goal of exploring
the relationship between humans and nature through the minds and hands of
contemporary Japanese artists.
October
28, 2006
UGA'S Benson to head Charleston school
When College of Charleston administrators decided now is the time
to take their institution to national preeminence, they decided George Benson
was the man who should lead the way.
Benson, an eight-year dean of the University of Georgia's Terry
College of Business, has been named the 21st president of the College of
Charleston. He will assume the presidency next spring, replacing Lee Higdon,
who left the post earlier this year to become president of Connecticut College.
"I have, for years, been pointing toward a presidency,"
Benson said. "This seemed like the next natural step."
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/102806/uganews_20061028038.shtml
October
28, 2006
Tuition in S.C. tops U.S. average
The College of Charleston and The Citadel also held tuition
increases to less than 10 percent, but South Carolina State University's
tuition jumped more than 12 percent.
Clemson increased tuition and fees $514 this fall, bringing the
total to about $9,400. USC raised tuition $494, putting the total at $7,808.
The College of Charleston boosted tuition by $566 to $7,234 while
tuition at The Citadel jumped $646 to $7168. South Carolina State's tuition
increased $798 to $7,278.
October
28, 2006
Republicans for Moore work to oust Sanford
Analyst donÕt give the challenger much of a chance.
ÒMark Sanford is in the driverÕs seat in this race,Ó said College
of Charleston political scientist Bill Moore.
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/columnists/lee_bandy/15874546.htm
October
27, 2006
Talk Back | ItÕs the gubernatorial debates, Charlie Brown
Halloween is several days away, and elections will follow one week
later. WeÕre not sure which one is more terrifying, but the two combined have
allowed us to scare up a whole bunch of news. HereÕs our weekly roundup of the
top headlines.
S.C. COLLEGE COSTS WELL ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE Worried about how
youÕll pay for your kidÕs college? Well, try our payment plan: knocking over
convenience stores.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON PICKS P. GEORGE BENSON AS NEW PRESIDENT Why
George Benson? ÕCause thereÕs music in the air and lots of loving everywhere.
So gimme the night.
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/living/15866829.htm
October
27, 2006
UGA business school dean going to Charleston
The dean of The University of Georgia's Terry College of Business
has been named the 21st president of the College of Charleston in Charleston,
S.C.
George Benson was the dean of the Terry College of Business since
1998. He replaces Lee Higdon, who left earlier this year to become president of
Connecticut College. Benson will officially begin as the new president in
spring 2007.
http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2006/10/23/daily45.html?jst=b_ln_hl
October
27, 2006
The Arts & Academe
Human interventions with the natural world are the focus of the
exhibition, "Force of Nature," which features the work of 10 Japanese
artists at Clemson Architecture Center, the College of Architecture at the
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the College of Charleston's Halsey
Institute of Contemporary Art, Davidson's Van Every/Smith Galleries, Winthrop
University Galleries, and two arts centers.
The project was born out of budget constraints, not beauty.
International exhibitions are difficult for small college galleries to mount,
given the need to ship and insure foreign artists' work, says Mr. Thomas. After
a 2001 visit to the Halsey Institute by a Japanese artist who created his work
on site with locally available materials, the institute's director, Mark Sloan,
knew he was onto something. Two years later, he and Mr. Thomas toured Japan,
interviewing more than 30 artists to find the 10 who have installed "Force
of Nature."
October
27, 2006
University of Ga. dean named new College of Charleston
president
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The College of Charleston has named P.
George Benson its new president.
The college's Board of Trustees hired Benson on Thursday. He will
replace Lee Higdon, who left to become president of Connecticut College.
http://www.islandpacket.com/news/state/regional/story/6193772p-5414256c.html
October
27, 2006
Seafood run
Think it's tough to run on a treadmill for 30 minutes or more?
Blue crabs at the College of Charleston's Grice Marine Laboratory
can do it. And shrimp can run for up to three hours.
Scientists at the lab designed special treadmills for crabs and
shrimp so they could research how the sea creatures perform physically when
they are fighting an infection, said lab director Lou Burnett.
'It was our own stress test,' he said.
October
27, 2006
C of C picks leader
The College of Charleston has selected P. George Benson, dean of
the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business, as the school's 21st
president.
The college's 17-member Board of Trustees unanimously chose Benson
on Saturday from five finalists for the job. Lawyers for the college and Benson
then spent several days hammering out contract details.
October
27, 2006
College of Charleston names president
CHARLESTON - The College of Charleston has named P. George Benson
its president.
The collegeÕs board of trustees hired Benson on Thursday. He will
replace Lee Higdon, who left to become president of Connecticut College.
Benson has been dean of the Terry College of Business at the
University of Georgia since 1998. A date for him to take over at the College of
Charleston has not been finalized, Benson said.
He said his goal is to help the College of Charleston become one
of the best liberal arts and science institutions in the nation.
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/local/15858399.htm
October
26, 2006
Chancellor Wells stays at Oshkosh
Chancellor Richard Wells released a statement Tuesday stating he
is no longer involved with the College of CharlestonÕs hiring process for a new
president, and he will continue to serve in his position at UW-Oshkosh.
ÒI regret any distraction that my candidacy may have caused during
the past two weeks,Ó Wells said in the e-mail release. ÒI greatly appreciate
the patience and understanding of many members of the internal and external
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh community.Ó
http://www.advancetitan.com/story.asp?issue=11316&story=5488
October
26, 2006
Matt Czuchry, super-hot boyfriend of Rory Gilmore on the CW
network's Gilmore Girls, tells U.S. News about his experiences at the College
of Charleston.
You aren't from South Carolina. How did you pick the College of
Charleston?
My family and I used to go to Charleston on vacation. I just fell
in love with the city and the people.
You were the captain of the varsity tennis team. Were you also
recruited?
Yeah, I was recruited to come play there.
How was Charleston different from high school?
The college experience--it's that first step into life on your
own. Not just being away from family and parents, but the whole college
environment. It opens you up to people from all around the world, and
opportunities and choices about the things you want to pursue. It's that first
jump into really making choices for yourself.
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/student-center/flashback_brief.php
October
25, 2006
Marriage Amendment Will Likely Pass, But How Do You
Measure Victory?
Jack Bass, professor of Social Sciences at College of Charleston.
This amendment will
pass, but also I think the intensity that was anticipated wont be there,Ó said
Bass.
As such, gay
advocates are hoping at least 30 percent of the voters will say 'no'. Hardly a victory, but a much better
showing than other southern states-just 14 percent voted no in Mississippi; 20
percent in Texas.
ÒIf it gets into the 30 percent of the people voting no, I think
people on the losing side feel they are doing pretty good,Ó said Bass.
http://www.abcnews4.com/news/stories/1006/371336.html
October
25, 2006
Reed 'Em and Weep
Get yer fiction on. The College of Charleston Visiting Writers'
Series hosts a free reading by renowned poet Andrew Hudgins and acclaimed
fiction writer Erin McGraw tomorrow (Thurs. Oct. 26) at 7:30 p.m. in Arnold
Hall at 96 Wentworth St.
http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A19302
October
25, 2006
Green Catch-Up
Sustainable Campus Initiative working to bring CofC up to par
"The College of Charleston as a responsible campus should be
leading the way in environmental issues," says Dean of Education Fran
Welch. "Making sure we've got a plan in place to promote sustainability is
one important way to do this."
Engineer and physical plant project manager David Tomayko echoes
Welch's sentiments, adding, "I'm excited that there is an interest in this
field. Green buildings might take a little bit of time, but I think it'll take
place. I have to commend the student group that's getting it started."
http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A19316
October
25, 2006
Appleton.
Wisconsin
Chancellor at UWO pulls out of job search
OSHKOSH — University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard
Wells announced Tuesday that he no longer is a candidate for president of the
College of Charleston.
In an e-mail message to UWO staff, Wells did not elaborate on why
he is no longer involved with the college's search for a new president.
Candidates were scheduled to make site visits late last week.
"I regret any distraction that my candidacy may have caused
during the past two weeks," Wells wrote in the e-mail.
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061025/APC0101/610250727/1003/APC01
October
25, 2006
State's top 2 races entering home stretch
College of Charleston political science professor Bill Moore (no
relation) said Tommy Moore's lack of money has limited his ability to advertise
on TV. His ads didn't begin until the last few weeks. "Normally, in a
statewide race, you start seeing these ads after Labor Day. He's starting his
about four, five or six weeks later," Moore said.
October
24, 2006
Conservative Or Liberal
"It's an attempt to use a phrase the party believes reaches
out to many people and that they can identify with. They look at the 2 words
together and think, that's me, that's me," says Dr. Jeri Cabot of the
College of Charleston.
Liberal or conservative, Political scientist Dr. Jeri Cabot thinks
fusion voting will have a limited impact here in South Carolina. The Working
Family Party's candidates in New York include or have included Democrats viewed
as among the most liberal, Senator Charles Schumer, Congressman Charles Rangal,
Andrew Cuomo, son of the former Governor and running for Attorney General.
http://www.abcnews4.com/news/stories/1006/371098.html
October
24, 2006
House race one of the costliest in S.C. history
"An open seat on the average nationally would cost about $1
million. What has happened this year is there is a lot of money being spent on
targeted seats by both Republicans and Democrats," said Bill Moore, a
political scientist at the College of Charleston.
"At one time, the Republican Party saw Spratt as being
vulnerable and they were pumping a lot of money into that race," he said.
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/news/local/15834097.htm
October
24, 2006
