CSU Class Notes

1971 Rev. Richard “Dickie” Knight is the Marion District Superintendent for the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Brenda, have three children and seven grandchildren. 1976 James S. Allen was appointed chaplain of the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department in Water Valley, Miss., in January 2009. He sends greetings to his former class... Read More

Cuttino Choir Reunion highlights Homecoming 2010

Fall is just around the corner, which means it’s time to make plans for Homecoming/Family Weekend Oct. 21-24. The traditional kickoff to Homecoming Weekend, the 5k Fun Run and Walk, will commence on Thursday, Oct. 21, and Homecoming festivities will continue on through campus worship on Sunday, Oct. 24. The Alumni Association is proud to be working with the Horton School of Music... Read More

2010 alumni award winners honored

The Alumni Association presented its 2010 awards at convocation April 14. “The Alumni Board is pleased to be able to honor these outstanding alumni,” said Association President Aaron Dunn ’82. “These four graduates are shining examples of how to take Christ into our community.”  Distinguished Alumnus of the Year: O.L. Thompson ’70 The Alumni Association is proud to... Read More

Run raises support for troops

Several months ago, freshman Chelsie Snipes challenged the campus and local community to show their support for the thousands of U.S. troops serving our country in Afghanistan and Iraq. Local military, students, staff and faculty showed their support at Run for your Freedom in April.  The 5K run/walk was Snipes’ idea after she found out her brother, David, serving in Helmand... Read More

Heart of a Servant

Karen Collins has a reputation. Just make a call anywhere on campus and ask. Debbie Williamson, vice president of enrollment, described Collins as “the person you often wish you could be.” Walk the hall and strike up a conversation with an employee. “Karen’s service as an employee at CSU is truly admirable,” said Rex Nestor, assistant to the vice president of academic... Read More

North Charleston police donate security vehicles

The two donated Crown Victorias parked in front of Lightsey Chapel Auditorium were flanked by members of the North Charleston Police Department and Mayor Keith Summey as CSU Director of Security Don Little expressed appreciation for the donations. The North Charleston police and CSU security have a long history of working together to provide a safe campus environment. “I am very... Read More

David Baggs named VP for Advancement

David A. Baggs has been named vice president for advancement, effective June 1. Prior to his arrival at CSU, Baggs served as the assistant vice president for advancement at Cleveland State University in Ohio. He led the university’s efforts in advancement services, alumni relations, annual giving, development marketing and communications and corporate and foundation engagement. “I... Read More

Big South title, numerous individual honors highlight tennis campaign

The women’s tennis team recently wrapped up one of the greatest seasons in school history. The 2010 campaign included a Big South Regular-Season Championship, the most wins in a single season in school history and numerous individual honors. The Buccaneers (17-4, 7-0 Big South) started the season on an 11-game win streak, which included 4-3 victories over No. 66 University of... Read More

Softball continues to climb

The softball season marked continued improvement, highlighted by records being broken, 30 wins on the season and a team winning record.  The Bucs finished with a final record of 30-28-1 and an 8-10 mark in the Big South, before being eliminated in the conference tournament after a 1-2 record.  In just his second year as a head coach, Shane Winkler has seemingly changed the culture... Read More

Music and worship leadership major introduced

Music and worship ministry in evangelical churches has experienced significant change in recent years. According to Mark Powers, director of worship and music at the S.C. Baptist Convention, “The present reality of worship leading is changing rapidly to include new technologies, styles and skills that older curriculums are not geared to produce.” The new music and worship leadership... Read More