College of Charleston In The News: Week of Oct. 7, 2024
CofC “In The News” is a weekly roundup of news articles featuring College faculty, staff, students or alumni.
Yes, calling someone ‘mentally disabled’ causes real harm
English professor Kathleen Béres Rogers writes an article for The Conversation concerning verbal attacks.
Bad Day? Here Are 4 Ways to Turn It Around
Communication professor Michael Lee talks to The New York Times about turning a bad day into a better day.
Port strike boosts pressure on Biden, Harris
Business professor Kent Gourdin talks to The Hill about the East Coast dock worker strike.
Helping Retirees Continue their Education
South Carolina Public Radio interviews Kristal Hudson-Randall, president of the Center for Creative Retirement, about continuing education.
How did South Carolina state leaders handle Helene? Depends on who you ask.
Lee Linder, professor of meteorology, talks to The Post and Courier about Hurricane Helene.
Aaisha Haykal, manager of archival services at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, has been honored with the distinguished President’s Service Award by the Association for the Study of African American Life & History.
ILA members in Charleston rally on the picket lines for day one of port strike
Business professor Kent Gourdin talks with Yahoo! News about the port strike.
Plaque planned for Broad Street slave traders’ building
Charleston City Paper reports that the Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston will mount a plaque at 24 Broad St. to mark it as the site of a former slave-trading firm.
Teachable Moments: Challenges facing students with dyslexia
South Carolina Public Radio releases the latest episode of the program, Teachable Moments, which is hosted by associate professor of management Rénard Harris.
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