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Congratulations to the Class of 2020 on reaching one of life’s most important milestones! Though this transition from college

into the real world may not be as you envisioned, all is not lost. Below are practical steps to consider as you continue your

journey of success.

What's Cookin'?New Graduate Survival Guide: COVID-19 Edition

The Office of Institutional Diversity's

Step 1: Job search Step 2: Interview Prep Step 3: Budget & Save

Step 4: Manage Student Loans Step 5: Apartment Hunt Step 6: Stay Healthy

Always Essential:Profiles In ColorMagnanimously Harmonized

Fingerprints on the staff notes 

Alum shattering norms 

Casting ripples across red lines peaks  

Creating new valleys where milk and honey flow  

Where grace’s rhythm and forbearance’s blues go upstream 

Eroding the status quo 

Trumpeting the GOATs -- Duke Ellington & Tony Meyer 

April 29, 1899 - April 25, 2020

Diving Into DiversityGreater Than Your Ups & Downs

These times are uncertain. For myself, I like to find comfort

and steadiness in God. For you, it may be Shiva, Allah,

Buddha, Yahweh, Akal Murat, Mother Nature or nothing at all.

The painting to the right stands for "God Is Greater Than My

Highs & Lows". While it seems as though we are living through

the lows, I hope you are able to create something that

reminds you of your secruity.

“To his core, TonyMeyer was ateacher.”- Collegeof CharlestonPresident,Andrew T. Hsu

Being active and staying connected are more important than

ever. We all created routines that allowed us time with

friends, to work out, and stay engaged that have been

disrupted. It’s easy to get carried away by zoom meetings and

Netflix and lose track of time. However, we have an

opportunity to be intentional with this time and continue to

stay connected.

No Stress Connection

Being active and staying connected are more important than

ever. We all created routines that allowed us time with

friends, to work out, and stay engaged that have been

disrupted. It’s easy to get carried away by zoom meetings and

Netflix and lose track of time. However, we have an

opportunity to be intentional with this time and continue to

stay connected.

Another great activity that I had the

opportunity to do was sew masks

with my mom.

"I enjoyed the chance to connect with

my mom over something

creative and make something that could

benefit the community!"

Inside Rural AmericaCountry Strong

Rural communities have faced recent impactful economic changes creating a domino effect of concerns. Nevertheless,

they continue to have a resilient drive to not only survive but to thrive. There is a stronger sense of community and

responsibility for each other. Wellness checks for the elderly and those with health issues are done more frequently.

   There is a sense of relief as cell towers are given more strength for those who do not have internet access or strong

cell signals. Gardening for self sufficiency has become new to some but enjoyable for most. Families are spending more

time teaching their kids basic life skills away from technology. Free food is given out to those in need more often.

   The sky is a little bluer as there is less air pollution. Dawn and dusk walks are pleasantly longer. There is a strong

desire for a reassuring embrace amid circumstances. Yes, there are red and yellow tape in the middle of all of this but

the resilience of our rural communities always have and will stand strong.

CofC In the KnowThis coming semester each school, other than the Honors College, will have its own Crossing the Cistern

program.  Crossing the Cistern was created to retain all students in academic hardship with a particular focus

on African American, Latin American, Native American, and Asian American students. The program is designed

to facilitate each student’s academic standing. The program offers a scholarship and requires mandatory

attendance in the Center for Student Learning, monthly meeting attendance, and volunteer hours.  The

application process will start in June and the contact information of each school’s program coordinator will be

provided.  The program is great for those students who are seeking motivation to re-engage in the classroom

and connect to the community.

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