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A significant life of service can be yours
Beginning this fall you can enroll in an innovative 15-hour interdisciplinary minor in leadership at Charleston Southern University. The minor, offered jointly by the colleges of Business and Christian Studies, contains classes from the two and aims to provide a solid foundation for student leaders. Dr. Darin Gerdes, professor of management and designer of the […]
| READ MORE: A significant life of service can be yoursCSU plans to reopen for in-person classes this fall
Charleston Southern University plans to resume on-campus instruction for the fall 2020 semester while implementing appropriately strict safety protocols to protect the campus and our local community. “Since the first day of this pandemic, we have closely monitored its trajectory with an eye toward safely returning students to campus. As always, we want them to […]
| READ MORE: CSU plans to reopen for in-person classes this fallCSU announces COVID-19 student relief programs
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our world in more ways than one: physical health, mental health, economics, jobs, personal finances, and life as usual. In order to meet the needs of our campus community during this historic time, Charleston Southern University established four areas of financial assistance for residential and commuter students experiencing financial strain due to […]
| READ MORE: CSU announces COVID-19 student relief programsLivestream Commencement on May 9
Charleston Southern University will livestream the 2020 Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Log on to charlestonsouthern.edu/2020graduation to watch the YouTube Premiere (accessible from all devices). This ceremony will include: Pomp & Circumstance by faculty and students virtually Welcome & Introductory Remarks National Anthem by CSU Marching Bucs Invocation SGA President’s Remarks President Dondi Costin’s Remarks […]
| READ MORE: Livestream Commencement on May 9Creative teamwork class lives up to its name
For the students enrolled in CSCI/BUSI 383 Creative Teamwork, the end result of their project designed to teach strategies for building and working in interdisciplinary teams looked like nothing they expected, but it definitely taught them creative teamwork. Taught jointly by Dr. Valerie Sessions of computer science and Prof. Emory Hiott of business, the course […]
| READ MORE: Creative teamwork class lives up to its nameCSU announces temporary furloughs due to COVID-19
Charleston Southern University is furloughing 10.7% of its full-time workforce, a total of 47 employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact. In a letter to CSU employees Monday morning, President Dondi Costin announced a reduction in spending, a continued hiring freeze for all but the most essential positions, some delays in capital projects, and a […]
| READ MORE: CSU announces temporary furloughs due to COVID-19CSU to host virtual graduation experience for Class of 2020
Charleston Southern University, along with colleges and universities nationwide, faced unprecedented decisions this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic. One difficult decision: postponing commencement. In a March 23 release announcing the move to online courses for the remainder of the semester, President Dondi Costin said, “Amid the difficulties we all face during this challenging season, Charleston […]
| READ MORE: CSU to host virtual graduation experience for Class of 202055th Annual Academic and Student Life Awards
The 55th Annual Academic and Student Life Awards was a bit different this year. As much of the world is doing during the pandemic, Charleston Southern University committed to social distancing last month which meant pushing everything online. Spring events were canceled or modified to a virtual platform – that includes this year’s awards day. Dr. […]
| READ MORE: 55th Annual Academic and Student Life AwardsCSU recognized as premier blood partner; hosts blood drive in May
Charleston Southern University has been recognized by the American Red Cross as one of its Premier Blood Partners for 2020 for its support of the community and national blood supply. Last year, CSU helped the Red Cross collect 368 units of blood as part of its commitment to save lives of patients in our communities. […]
| READ MORE: CSU recognized as premier blood partner; hosts blood drive in MayBeyond the box
After a February trip to Trinidad and Tobago with Operation Christmas Child, Laurie Diel said, “The box is actually a small part of what they do.” Diel, executive administrative assistant for the vice president of student life, was invited to go on the vision trip to the Caribbean to see how boxes are distributed. Operation […]
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