USCB Saturday Business Degree Program to hold information session

Bluffton, SC –The University of South Carolina Beaufort will be hosting an information session for prospective students interested in applying to the Fall 2012 Saturday Business Degree program.  The event will be held at 6:00pm on February 15^th at the Hilton Head Gateway campus, located in Bluffton, in room 122 of the Hargray Building.

This program is designed for the working adult who has a partial four year degree completion, an associate degree, or a degree in another discipline, wishing to benefit from having a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from a recognized University.

Students accepted into the program participate in an accelerated 22 month curriculum, completing course work on Saturdays.  USCB’s Saturday Business Degree Program offers classroom instruction in state of the art facilities, centrally located in Bluffton, SC. Savannah Area residents are also eligible for in-state tuition rates.

USCB offers an employer based reimbursement schedule, resulting in significant tuition reimbursement for many students, as well as financial aid assistance.

For more information, please contact Peter Swift, Saturday Business Degree Plan Coordinator at 843-208-8213 or swiftp@uscb.edu.

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Candace Brasseur
USCB Public Information Director
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USCB Festival Series Showcases Chamber Music at Historic Beaufort Campus

December 11, 2011

Beaufort, SC –The University of South Carolina Beaufort Festival Series, directed by Edward Arron, will be showcasing performances of prize-winning musicians at the USCB Center for the Arts on December 11^th at 5pm. 

 

Center stage will be John Novacek at the nine-foot Steinway concert grand.  He will be joined by three other artists for Shostakovich’s Opus 127 and four shorter pieces by Robert Schumann.

Other performers for this event include vocalist Hyunah Yu, violinist Jesse Mills, and Artistic Director & cellist Edward Arron. 

The 2011-2012 season marks Arron’s ninth season as the artistic coordinator of the Metropolitan Museum Artists in Concert, a chamber ensemble created in 2003 to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the Museum’s Concerts and Lectures series. 

Ticket prices for this event start at $40 and can be purchased in advance through Staci Breton at 843-208-8246.  Tickets can also be obtained the evening of the event at the USCB Center for the Arts, located on Carteret Street in Historic Downtown Beaufort.

For artist bios and program information, please see http://www.uscb.edu/festivalseries.

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Candace Brasseur

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USCB Psychology Students Take First Place at the South Carolina Psychological Association Quiz Bowl



The winning USCB Quiz Bowl Team

 Charleston, SC – University of South Carolina Beaufort psychology students took first place at the annual Quiz Bowl competition at the South Carolina Psychological Association’s 2011 Academic Day, held at the College of Charleston.

USCB bested eight other teams during the two-hour, seven round competition: Coker College, USC, Clemson University, College of Charleston, Newberry College, The Citadel, Furman University, and Lander University.

Second place went to Furman, and third place was awarded to College of Charleston.

The USCB team was coached by Assistant Professor, Brandon Cosley, Ph.D  with assistance from faculty member Linda Wilson, Ph.D.

USCB’s Department of Social Science Chair, Charles Spirrison, Ph.D is thrilled about the victory.  “These students are among our best and brightest.  I am very excited for them.  They have represented themselves, their classmates and professors, and USCB remarkably well.  It is a true pleasure to be associated with them and their educations.” 

USCB Quiz Bowl team members included: Justin Barber, Brittany Cheek, Jenny Dolin, Ian Evans, and Joely Tweel.   All of these students are also members of the USCB Psychology Club. Kate Torborg, Director of Student Life, was thrilled to hear of the student organization’s success. “I am unbelievably proud of this special group of students.”

According to Psychology Club Treasurer, Tweel, “We were like one mind to the power of five. I don't think that we could have won if we had been missing any one of our members. We knew each other well enough to have a sense of when to defer to each other.  It was a glorious example of social psych at its best.  And we had incredible coaches. We definitely could not have done so well without their tireless efforts.  Our success proves that we have as good of professors at USCB as you would find at any college anywhere.”

Dolin, Vice-President, concurred.  “All of us on the team kept talking about the differences between our school, USCB, and the other larger universities. We decided that we had an edge over the other schools, like Clemson and USC, because we all knew each other and were comfortable.  We know our professors and they know us. It's  a different dynamic that you cannot find at a bigger university, a  place where you might just be a number. At USCB, it's the complete  opposite. Professors know you and are interested in your life and  invest in your future. It's wonderful. And that's the reason why we did  so well yesterday. Our preparation was impeccable and it was entirely  a team effort, one that I'm proud to have been a part of.”

Assistant Psychology Professor, Jennifer Beaudry, Ph.D celebrated the win with her students.  “The entire team is a shining example of dedication, intelligence, and teamwork. Not only do they make the psychology program proud, but all of USCB.” 

About South Carolina Psychological Association Academic Day
Over the past 17 years, South Carolina Psychologi­cal Association has hosted hundreds of students, professors, and other psychology professionals and leaders at their Academic Day events.  The 2011 Academic Day included well known and recognized speakers, and breakout sessions for both students and profes­sionals. For more information, please contact Rachel at 803.252.7128.

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Five USCB students to participate in Hemingway Symposium

Dr. Carl Eby, Meredith Holmes, Patti Robinson, Ashley Waisanen,Stefny, Ankney, and Jordan Dallas 

Columbia, SC – On November 11,  five students from the University of South Carolina Beaufort will participate in a daylong event, entitled A Symposium Celebrating Ten Years of The Speiser & Easterling-Hallman Collection of Ernest Hemingway.  This event will take place at the University of South Carolina and is sponsored by the Irvin Department of Rare Books & Special Collections and the Hollings Special Collections Library.

The event will consist of seminar-style research presentations by undergraduate students from USCB, Coastal Carolina University, Columbia College, USC-Columbia, and Erskine College.  Each participant will present an original work of research on some aspect of Ernest Hemingway’s literary career.

The main public program is scheduled to take place at 3:30 p.m. and will feature two distinguished speakers on Hemingway.  This event will be followed by a reception and exhibition opening.

This event was open to all undergraduate students in both the University of South Carolina system and any other college or university in the state of South Carolina.  The application process consisted of a written abstract reviewed by four judges and only a select few were invited to attend.  Many students applied from throughout the state, but only eleven were selected to present their research.

Chair of the English Department at USCB, Carl Eby, Ph.D., presented the students in his Hemingway class the opportunity to apply for this event at the beginning of this semester.  The USCB students chosen to present research by USC are all English majors: Meredith Holmes (senior), Ashley Waisanen (junior), Jordan Dallas (junior), Patti Robinson (senior) and Stefny Ankney (senior).

With regards to his students’ contributing to the event, Eby stated “These students are doing some very sophisticated scholarship, including work with unpublished manuscript material, and it is wonderful to have an event like this for them to present their work.”

For these students, participating in this event is a prestigious accomplishment.  The presentation of their individual research represents the culmination of their hard work.  Many of the participants from USCB plan to attend graduate school in the future.  Events like this showcase the scholarly commitment and dedication of the student-  definitely of great value to the majority of graduate schools.  

 
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Candace Brasseur
USCB Public Information Director
843-208-8030
brasse@uscb.edu

USCB Center for the Arts presents the Nutcracker

USCB celebrates inaugural induction for International English Honor Society

Newly inducted ƩTΔ member, Alyse Bingham, accompanied by her mother, father, and sister

November 8, 2011

Bluffton, SC – On October 27^th University of South Carolina Beaufort celebrated the inaugural induction of twenty English majors into Sigma Tau Delta (ƩTΔ), the International English Honor Society.  The local chapter, Alpha Sigma Sigma (ΑΣΣ) is sponsored by Assistant Professor, Dr. Lauren Hoffer.

As an honor society, ƩTΔ has strict qualifications for membership.  The students who were inducted each have a 3.0 GPA or higher, completed 3 semesters of college coursework and rank in the top 35% of their class.

Hoffer has been employed with USCB for just over a year.  She started at USCB as a Visiting Assistant Professor and was hired as a permanent faculty member in the spring semester of 2011.  Her first goal at USCB was to establish ƩTΔ. 

Hoffer stated “I had such wonderful personal and professional experiences as a member of Sigma Tau Delta during my own undergraduate career that I was very eager to make the same opportunities available to students here at USCB.  Members of ƩTΔ are able to participate in the promotion of literary interests at the campus, community, and international levels and also have many outlets to present their own work and gain professional experience.  I couldn’t be more pleased with the amazing group of founding members we’ve just inducted.”

USCB English Department Faculty and newly inducted ƩTΔ member, Kate Brown

The Induction Ceremony for ƩTΔ was facilitated by Hoffer, English Department Chair Carl Eby, Assistant Professor of English Robert Kilgore and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Harvey Varnet. 

After the ceremony, ƩTΔ members held their first election.  ƩTΔ’s founding officers are as follows:  President Ashley Williams, Vice-President Mercedes McClam, Secretary Patti Robinson, Treasurer Dave Helmer, Historian Samantha Phillips, and Public Relations Officer Stefny Ankney.

"I'm both excited and honored to be USCB's first ƩTΔ President. Literacy is something that too often people take for granted, and I'm happy to be a part of something where we get to share our joy of reading with the community, and to remind people how lucky we are to have the ability” Williams said.  “Our group is wonderful; I know we will set the bar high for future members."

One of the goals for ƩTΔ, both internationally and locally, is to promote literacy.  “The USCB chapter of ƩTΔ will become active community members by promoting literacy in the area,” stated Robinson.  “We have several ideas that we are currently working on, and plan to put them in motion as soon as possible.”

 Drafted by:  Stefny Ankney, USCB Social Media Intern and ƩTΔ Public Relations Officer

 About Sigma Tau Delta

Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society. A member of the Association of College Honor Societies, it was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University.  With nearly 800 active chapters located in the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean, there are more than 1,000 Faculty Sponsors, and approximately 8,500 members inducted annually.  Sigma Tau Delta is by far the largest—and most active—honors organization in the field.

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Candace Brasseur
USCB Public Information Director
843-208-8030
brasse@uscb.edu

USCB Hosts Roundtable discussion on Biblical History



Dr. Carl Eby, Chair of the English Department of USCB







Students viewing the exhibition for the 400^th anniversary of the King James Bible after the discussion.





 

Bluffton, SC – On October 24^th the University of South Carolina Beaufort  hosted a roundtable discussion entitled The King James Bible in Context:  Art, Language, & Literature, focused on the history of the King James Bible.  This discussion, which was open to USCB students and the public, was inspired by The English Bible:  An exhibition for the 400^th anniversary of the King James Bible, which is currently on display in the USCB Library.

The discussion about the history of the King James Bible was facilitated by the Chair of the English Department, Carl Eby PhD, Professor of English, Robert Kilgore PhD, and Professor of Art History, Lisa Victoria Ciresi PhD.

Eby started the discussion by asking, “Why are we celebrating the 400^th anniversary of this book?” since few other books receive this sort of recognition.  “We celebrate the anniversary of this book,” he answered, “because the language of the King James Bible is woven into the fabric of our daily speech.”

The King James Bible was translated into English during the same era when William Shakespeare was writing his famous plays.  Eby explained that one of the reasons the Bible is so much easier than Shakespeare to understand is that “the Bible has an 8000 word vocabulary and was written to be understood by the masses, whereas there are 34,000 different words in Shakespeare’s works.”

Kilgore stated that it is important to know “how we read or understand the bible.”  In the past, the bible was not meant to be read straight through, cover to cover.  Different passages reference other passages in the text. “Early modern readers of the Bible often read in these cross-referencing kinds of ways, and this method of reading in some ways resembles what people do today with the Internet” explained Kilgore.

“There is a long and rich history of illustrating the bible” said Dr. Lisa Victoria Ciresi.  Ciresi discussed some of the prints included in the 1611 King James Bible, noting that the images, motifs, and symbolism hark back to earlier traditions, and although their significance eludes many of us today, the images are based on scripture from both the Old and New Testaments and would have been more familiar to the audience back then.

Drafted by:  Stefny Ankney, Social Media Intern

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Candace Brasseur

USCB Public Information Director

843-208-8030 

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USCB to kick off 2011 Festival Series

November 1, 2011

Beaufort, SC- On November 6^th the University of South Carolina Beaufort Festival Series will open for its 33^rd season, consisting of five concerts at the USCB Center for the Arts, running through April of 2012.  For the full schedule and exact dates please visit www.uscb.edu/festivalseries.  New and returning performers will be welcomed by Artistic Director and cellist, Edward Allen.

This season offers internationally renowned artists who will be performing works from a great variety of composers, such as Mozart, Beethoven, Boccherini, Richard Strauss, Schumann, Dvorak, Kreisler and many more.  Music will be performed by artists such as:  Violinists Jesse Mills, Kyung Sun Lee and Yehonatan Berick; pianists Jeewon Park, Gilles Vonsattel and Rieko Aizawa; soprano Hyunah Yu; and the Brooklyn Rider, string quartet.

The Brooklyn Rider quartet is scheduled to perform in February 2012.  This string quartet is well known for bringing a contemporary and fresh approach to their performances in chamber music.  National Public Radio states that they are “recreating the 300 – year old form of string quartet as a vital and creative 21^st century ensamble.”

USCB Chamber Music Series is a not for profit program as ticket sales do not cover expenses.  The series depends on Friends of the Festival and donations.  Friends of the Festival will be hosting three receptions throughout the season. 

Doors at the November 6^th concert will be opening at 4:00pm, with the concert beginning at 5:00pm. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased by calling Staci Breton at 208-8246.   Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

About USCB Festival Series

USCB Festival Series was founded in 1979 by USCB professor Mary Whisonant.  Over the years the USCB Festival Series has presented many world renowned artists.  In 1983, USCB Performing Arts Center opened and became the venue for these performances.  Harriet Keyserling assumed directorship after Professor Whisonant’s retirement.  Edward Arron is the current 2011 Series Artistic Director and Host.

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Candace Brasseur

USCB Public Information Director

843-208-8030 

brasse@uscb.edu

American Legion helps local baseball talent attend USCB



Scott Mullen, the Beaufort High School Baseball Coach, Rich Delmore (Adjutant, American Legion Post 9), Artie Heape (American Legion Commander, Post 9), Brian Lewallyn, USCB Assistant Baseball Coach, Weldon Smith, USCB Baseball Player, and George E. Miller (Athletic Director, American Legion Post 9).



October 25, 2011

Beaufort and Bluffton, SC- American Legion Posts 9 and 207 from Beaufort donated a $1,000 scholarship to local USCB baseball player, Weldon Smith who played at Battery Creek High School. 

Present for the donation were Scott Mullen, the Beaufort High School Baseball Coach, Rich Delmore (Adjutant, American Legion Post 9), Artie Heape (American Legion Commander, Post 9), George E. Miller (Athletic Director, American Legion Post 9), and Brian Lewallyn, USCB Assistant Baseball Coach.

The local American Legion provides a scholarship each year to a baseball player at USCB who is from Beaufort County to help bridge the gap between local baseball talent in Beaufort County with the Sandsharks at USCB.  According to Miller, “The local American Legion baseball teams are supported by and dependent upon local businesses and individuals.  As such, we want to help local ballplayers get a solid four year college education right here, at home.”

Smith, who received the scholarship, stated “I am so thankful to the American Legion and the USCB baseball coaches for their amazing support.”  According to Head Baseball Coach, Rick Sofield, “There hasn’t been any more deserving player in our program to receive an award than Weldon. He is one of finest individuals I have been associated with at any level. I’m proud to know him.”

                                                                                                                                     

Such scholarships also motivate student Athletes to remain at USCB for their entire 4 years of baccalaureate education. According to Athletics Director, Ty Rietkovich, “Many local people still view us as a short-term campus, with the intent of transferring elsewhere after two years.  But, more and more our athletes are viewing USCB as destination.  This year we will be graduating our biggest class of student athletes to date. And there’s more to come.”

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Candace Brasseur

USCB Public Information Director

843-208-8030 

brasse@uscb.edu

USCB recognizes Brigadier General Lori Reynolds as Honorary Coach of the Game

October 26, 2011

Bluffton, SC- Brigadier General Lori Reynolds, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Eastern Recruiting Region, Parris Island, was recognized as the University of South Carolina Beaufort Honorary Coach of the women’s soccer game against Emory-Riddle.

While visiting USCB’s Hilton Head Gateway Campus, General Reynolds met with students who had prior military experience and spouses of active-duty military personnel.   She applauded Ashiki Lewis, who served in the Marine Corps for 8 years, for her commitment to finishing her education, and achieving her dream of being a teacher.  “You are going to make an amazing teacher, good for you.”

General Reynolds also spoke to the USCB Soccer team, as well as the USCB Softball team. According to Athletics Director, Ty Rietkovich, "It was an honor and pleasure to have General Reynolds address our female athletes and attend our game. They were amazed when she correlated her role as a General in the Marine Corps to her days as a basketball and softball player in college."

Brigadier General Lori Reynolds is 1 of only 2 female Generals currently serving on active duty in the Marine Corps, and is the first female to be the Commanding General of Parris Island.

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Candace Brasseur

USCB Public Information Director

843-208-8030 

brasse@uscb.edu

USCB Students Host Annual Holiday 5K December 2, 2011

October 24, 2011

Bluffton and Beaufort, SC- Students enrolled in the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Introduction to Sport Event Management course are organizing a 5k “Trot for Tots” in an effort to raise money for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The race will take place on December 2^nd, 2011 at the Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort, South Carolina. The “Trot for Tots” is being hosted as a warm up to the Savannah Bridge Run, which takes place the following morning.

“We hope that the ‘Trot for Tots’ will promote health and fitness in the local community,” said sport event management professor Keri Olivetti. “The students have also decided to use this race as a platform to give to those who may be struggling during the holiday season by collecting toys for Toys for Tots. All of the money raised from this race will be donated to Toys for Tots as well.”

Every component of the ‘Trot for Tots’ has been managed by the thirty-seven students are currently enrolled in the Introduction to Sport and Event Management course offered through the Department of Hospitality Management at USCB.  In organizing The Trot for Tots, the class divided into 3 teams (Marketing, Environment, and Celebration), each focusing on a different aspect of the race. Students have been responsible for everything: finding a venue, securing sponsors, designing a logo, creating awards, and promoting the event.

Not only is the race an opportunity for USCB students to give back to the community, but it provides real world experience in the planning and management of an event. In an effort to make this year’s race the best yet, students are offering a reduced registration fee for those who sign up early, are in the military, or bring a toy to support the cause. The students chose to support Toys for Tots because of the strong ties to Marines in the local community.

For more information or to register, please view: http://www.wix.com/uscbtrot4tots/uscbtrot4tots#%21.

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This release was drafted by USCB students enrolled in the Introduction to Sport Event Management course.

About USCB

Located in the heart of the Carolina Sea Islands, the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is a senior institution of the University of South Carolina system serving the southeast coast of Georgia and South Carolina. USCB has been the fastest growing baccalaureate institution in the USC system since becoming a four year university in 2002.The University has two campuses which serve a diverse student body of more than 1750 students. The Historic Beaufort campus, located on Beaufort’s downtown waterfront, houses an innovative baccalaureate studio arts program in close proximity to Beaufort’s many art galleries.  The Hilton Head Gateway campus in Bluffton, S.C., offers cutting-edge Computational Science and Nursing laboratories and is the home to Sand Shark athletics.  USCB offers students an exceptional place to learn and live in an environment focused on growth, preservation and opportunity. For more information about the University of South Carolina Beaufort, please visit www.uscb.edu online or call the university’s Office of Public Information at 843-208-8030.

About Marine Toys for Tots

The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. For more information, please see http://www.toysfortots.org/about_toys_for_tots/toys_for_tots_program/default.asp.

USCB Athletes “Make the Grade” on and off the field

October 24, 2011

Bluffton, SC- The University of South Carolina Beaufort Athletics Department has reason to celebrate.  They have been awarded the Champions of Character Five Star Award through the NAIA Scorecard released on Oct. 5^th, 2011. 

Because USCB did not “Make the Grade” the previous year, student athletes worked especially hard to earn this prestigious award. And they will continue working even harder to increase their score.  “Our goal this year is to maintain our status of ‘Making the Grade’ and improve our score,” stated Athletic Director, Ty Rietkovich.  “It is my hope that every coach on staff is looking for ways to instill the 5 Core Values of the Champions of Character program into our student athletes.”

The Scorecard process is based on the NAIA’s flagship program Champions of Character, which emphasizes five core values: integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. To learn more about the NAIA Champions of Character Scorecard and Five Star Award visit www.ChampionsofCharacter.org.

“The Scorecard supports and recognizes member institutions and conferences using sport as a vehicle to teach life lessons. No doubt this is a point of differentiation in college athletics and making a huge impact on our 60,000 student-athletes” said Kristin Gillette, NAIA Director of Champions of Character.

Institutions were measured based on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earned points in each of the following categories: character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition, and character promotion. Institutions earned points based on exceptional student-athlete grade point averages and by obtaining zero ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year.

“Making a difference for our athletes both on and off the field is something that we should all take great pride in” said Rietkovich.  To his staff, Rietkovich stated “I am proud to be associated with each of you on a daily basis and proud of the example you set for all our student – athletes to follow.”

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About NAIA

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is the governing body for athletics programs at colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The long-held mission is to advance character-driven intercollegiate athletics while promoting the education and development of well-rounded students and productive citizens through sport participation. The association offers equitable access and opportunities to more than 60,000 student-athletes for the chance to compete in its 23 national championship events held annually throughout the country.

Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. NAIA Champions of Character is the association’s innovative flagship program designed to instill character values in student-athletes, coaches and youth in the communities it serves. To learn more visit www.NAIA.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:                                                                                                              

Candace Brasseur

USCB Public Information Director

843-208-8030 

brasse@uscb.edu

USCB Center for the Arts Exhibits “Icons of the Lowcountry”

October 18^th- November 20^th

Beaufort, SC- The University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts Gallery will be exhibiting “Icons of the Lowcountry” by Barbara James from October 18^th  – November 20^th. James describes the inspiration for her fiber art as, “inspired by the lush and exotic landscapes of my home on the Sea Islands of South Carolina.  The tide, moon, marshes grass, and black-water rivers wrap around you like the soft silk of my art.”

The public is welcome to attend an opening reception in celebration of “Icons of the Lowcountry” on Tuesday, October 18^th from 5:30-7:00pm in the CFA at USCB’s Historic Beaufort Campus.    This event is free of charge. For more information, please call 521-4145.

FIBER ART

by

Barbara James

Fabric is endlessly fascinating.  It excites our senses as it moves and pushes the artist, and the collector, to fully embrace the sight, sound, touch and even smell of the cloth; it is not passive.

Intuitive dyeing and printing guide me through the layers of multiple colors and design to create each work. It starts when yards of pure white silk, arrive at the studio.  I custom mix colors to create dye baths.  Clamp, stitch or fold the fabric to create a resist and   immerse the cloth, multiple times, in the different baths to create depth and mystery. Then using any combinations of personally designed silk screens, rubber stamps, stencils, brushes, paint rollers – or found objects like bubble wrap, pine bark, tires or grids – I press, paint or roll color onto the fabric adding multiple patterns of interest. The result is a vivid original piece of art that combines both representational and abstract imagery.

My exhibit, Icons of the Lowcountry, is inspired by the lush and exotic landscapes of my home on the Sea Islands of South Carolina.  The tide, moon, marshes grass, and black-water rivers wrap around you like the soft silk of my art.   

MEDIA CONTACT

Bonnie Hargrove

Center for the Arts Director

843.521-4145

bhargrov@uscb.edu

USCB to Recognize Wounded Warrior During Sand Shark “Military Appreciation” Soccer Game

October 20^th

Bluffton, SC–The USCB Women’s Soccer Team will honor our nation’s wounded heroes during their game against Newberry College at the Hilton Head Gateway campus on Hwy 278, on October 20^th at 3pm. In partnership with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), USCB has invited a wounded warrior to be an “honorary coach” of the game.  

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor and empower these wounded warriors and make this the most successful, well-adjusted generation of veterans in our nation’s history.

Wounded Warrior Douglas Hamilton Kinard Jr. will be honored at the game. Kinard served with the Army for 20 years and was awarded a Combat Action Badge & Purple Heart. He is married to Britnee Kinard. They have a daughter, Ellerbe, and a son, Blayne.

“Wounded warriors are models of service and dedication, and being publicly recognized for their sacrifices at events like this can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for them,” said Steve Nardizzi, Executive Director of Wounded Warrior Project. “Our hope is that these warriors also inspire the teams and fans around the country as they share their stories of recovery and resiliency.”

USCB has many military students, and even faculty with military backgrounds.  Nursing professor, Mary Jarmulowicz, Commander in the Navy Nurse Corps, retired from the United States Navy in 1996, after 22 years of military service.   She notes, “What I did is pale in comparison to those who have entered into battle, been injured, or given the ultimate sacrifice so that I may continue to live free.  I salute all wounded warriors along with those who have died so that I may live free.  Bravo Zulu.” 

Over 44,000 service members have been physically wounded during the current military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Hundreds of thousands more are estimated to be recovering from invisible wounds of war, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). 

For more information on WWP, please visit woundedwarriorproject.org.

About NACDA
NACDA, now in its 47th year, is the professional and educational association for more than 6,500 college athletics administrators at more than 1,600 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. More than 2,300 athletics administrators annually attend the NACDA Convention. Additionally, NACDA administers 11 professional associations that come under the umbrella of the athletics director. For more information, visit www.nacda.com.

About Wounded Warrior Project

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP) is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. To get involved and learn more, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.

Top USCB Students Learn from Regional Leaders

Bluffton, SC- For the past seven weeks, influential members from the Lowcountry community have been coming to the University of South Carolina Beaufort to share their experiences and thoughts about leadership to selected students in a special class entitled Leadership in Practice, hosted by Chancellor Jane Upshaw.

State senator Tom Davis, USDA rural development state director Vernita Dore, Beaufort mayor Billy Keyserling, CEO of Hilton Head Healthcare Mark O’Neil, Commanding General of Parris Island Lori Reynolds, and Beaufort Country school education superintendent Valerie Truesdale have each spoken to the class thus far.

Six more community leaders are scheduled to appear before the end of the semester, including former Penn Center Director Emory Campbell and CEO of the South Carolina Lottery Paula Harper Bethea.

As noted by Chancellor Upshaw, “It is heartening to have busy and important community and business leaders who are willing to share their time and life experiences with USCB Leadership in Practice students.”  Upshaw added that the idea for the class was presented to her by USCB’s Department of Social Sciences chair, Dr. Charles Spirrison, who had experience with similar classes at other institutions prior to assuming his current position at USCB.

In order to enroll in the class, students had to be recommended by two professors and demonstrate leadership on campus. They were also required to submit a written essay, a resume, and were subjected to a formal interview process.

Of the 25 students invited to apply, ten were selected to participate. According to Chancellor Upshaw, “The Leadership students represent USCB well through their reflective and probing questions.  It has been fascinating to see the interaction of our students with these leaders.” 

Nine of the ten students enrolled are seniors with varying backgrounds, including Presidents of campus organizations, student athletes, and editors of the school newspaper. 

Erica Moore, USCB’s student body president and the sole junior in the class, says she is enjoying the class, and appreciates having been selected.  “Everyone who comes to speak with us is so interesting, and has so much to offer to this batch of leaders that will be coming out of USCB,” Moore said. “We’re all so grateful to be a part of this, and are hoping that one day we can follow in their footsteps, becoming leaders in our community.”

The final class of the semester is scheduled to take place on November 29 of this year.

Release drafted by USCB student newspaper Editor and former USA Today Intern, Luke Kerr-Dineen.

USDA Rural Development State director and University of South Carolina Beaufort alumni Vernita Dore speaks to the class on September 20th about her recent meeting with President Barack Obama.

State senator Davis discusses the leadership qualities that are required of elected officials on September 13th.

CEO of Hilton Head Healthcare Mark O’Neil discusses the role leadership plays in a healthcare setting during his September 27th meeting with the class.

The class pictured with Brigadier General Lori Reynolds after her time with the class on October 4th. (Back row L-R: Dr. Charles Spirrison, Luke Kerr-Dineen, Ian Evens, John Gasparini, Brigadier General Lori Reynolds, Erica Moore, Justin Barber, and Chancellor Jane Upshaw. Front row L-R: Kaitlin O'Sullivan, Spencer Jackson, Loren Mason, Jennifer Dolan, and Taylor Fisher).

Brigadier General Lori Reynolds describes the challenges leaders face on the battlefield with the class on October 4th.