Campus Events
Campus to host North Charleston Mayoral Debate
The Post and Courier will have its first installment of the Palmetto Politics LIVE presented by AARP South Carolina debate series—a statewide affair—on Charleston Southern University’s campus. The debate forum for the North Charleston Mayoral candidates will be at CSU’s Lightsey Chapel on Monday, October 9, 2023 from 6-7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 […]
| READ MORE: Campus to host North Charleston Mayoral Debate58th Annual Academic and Student Life Awards
Congratulations to the award winners for 2022-2023! View the recording. Academic AwardsArt: Jayla LawtonAthletic Training: Madison LaneBiochemistry: Grant MajorsBiology Undergraduate: Mary PowellBiology Graduate: Zoe CauthenBusiness Undergraduate: Emily MeleBusiness Graduate: Nathan CobbChemistry: Annah JungeChristian Studies: Sarah SalterClinical Counseling: Tiffani HoldgateCAPS Undergraduate: Caitlin McCurdyCAPS Graduate: Ellen ParkCommunication: Jessica NewmanComputer Science Undergraduate: Carlos OcasioComputer Science Graduate: Jan Zacharias […]
| READ MORE: 58th Annual Academic and Student Life AwardsCSU honored as Relay for Life host
American Cancer Society officials presented President Dr. Dondi Costin and Associate Director of Student Engagement and Chief Diversity Officer Tim Grant a token of appreciation for Charleston Southern University hosting the recent annual Relay for Life event. The event, which features involvement from elementary school students through adults, has raised more than $67,000 this year […]
| READ MORE: CSU honored as Relay for Life hostThe Spring Career Expo: getting prepared for the real world
Job searches and interviews can be very daunting, mainly because we typically do not know what to expect or are feeling underprepared. Charleston Southern University strives to prepare students for these opportunities. On February 28 and March 2, CSU will host its annual Spring Career Expo, with four sessions; two sessions per day. The sessions […]
| READ MORE: The Spring Career Expo: getting prepared for the real worldThey call him Mr. OCC
When David Greenwood was sentenced to 46 hours of community service helping with Operation Christmas Child his sophomore year, he thought, it won’t be as bad as picking up trash. At the time, he didn’t know much about OCC. Laurie Diel, CSU’s OCC coordinator, assigned him to the Charleston Room assembling the boxes that arrive […]
| READ MORE: They call him Mr. OCCCSU, Drawing Near to God, IAAM partner to host worship night
Charleston Southern University, Drawing Near to God Ministry, and the International African American Museum are partnering together to host a unique worship night on Saturday, April 2 at CSU’s Lightsey Chapel. The Unified Evening of Worship: One in Christ event is free and encourages individuals and groups from all walks of the Christian faith to gather for […]
| READ MORE: CSU, Drawing Near to God, IAAM partner to host worship nightCSU beats 10k shoebox goal, sets new national record
Charleston Southern University students, faculty and staff set a 10,000-gift goal for its Operation Christmas Child initiative this year. And, in their 10th year of packing boxes, the campus exceeded that goal with an astounding 10,924. Laurie Diel, executive assistant for the VP of Student Life, is the coordinator for the OCC project at CSU. “I […]
| READ MORE: CSU beats 10k shoebox goal, sets new national recordNew Miss CSU crowned for first time in 2 years
After a night of sparkle, song and science experiments on Saturday, a new Miss Charleston Southern University shined through to gain the coveted title and scholarship. Six young women showcased their social platform, red carpet style and unique talents to become the face of the university in 2022. Hanahan native Brittany Priester, a senior business […]
| READ MORE: New Miss CSU crowned for first time in 2 yearsCharleston Southern sets a 10k shoebox goal
For two years in a row, Charleston Southern University has packed more Operation Christmas Child boxes than any other college or university in the nation. Students, faculty and staff packed 5,249 boxes in 2019 and more than 7,100 boxes in 2020. Thousands of items are donated throughout the year to this cause through student-led initiatives, […]
| READ MORE: Charleston Southern sets a 10k shoebox goalCSU class ring event offers special discount this week
Charleston Southern University students will have the opportunity to order class rings at a discounted rate this week at the Jostens Ring Event. Interested students may stop by the Jostens booth in the Student Center lobby on October 4-6 and again November 15-17 to take advantage of the special pricing of $354 per ring. Participants […]
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