Author Archives: Mark Berry

CofC to Resume Classes and Normal Operations on Monday, September 9, 2019

By | September 6, 2019

The College’s emergency management team has been working today to complete its assessments of campus facilities in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The College is also coordinating recovery plans with state and county government partners as well as the S.C. Governor’s office, which has lifted its evacuation order on Friday (September 6, 2019). Fortunately, campus fared… Read More »

CofC Campus Remains Closed (Thursday, September 5, 2019)

By | September 5, 2019

Although Hurricane Dorian has passed the Charleston area, the College of Charleston remains closed today and tomorrow (September 5–6) as the College’s emergency management team continues to assess and respond to any damage and clean-up to campus. So that College crews can efficiently and effectively conduct their recovery work unimpeded, only faculty and staff cleared… Read More »

CofC Closes Campus Starting Monday, September 2

By | September 1, 2019

Due to Hurricane Dorian, the College is cancelling all classes and College events starting Monday, September 2, following an evacuation order for coastal counties issued by the S.C. Governor’s Office for noon on Monday. All sporting events, campus activities and campus visits are also cancelled beginning Monday, September 2. This cancellation affects all classes, labs,… Read More »

College on Normal Operating Schedule for Monday, September 2, 2019

By | September 1, 2019

The College’s emergency management team has been working in partnership with state, county and city officials in tracking Hurricane Dorian’s path and its potential impact on the region. At this time, all College of Charleston classes, events and activities will go on as scheduled for Monday, September 2, 2019, and all employees should report to… Read More »

Update on Hurricane Dorian (Friday, August 30, 2019)

By | August 30, 2019

College of Charleston officials continue to monitor the track of Hurricane Dorian. While current models predict the storm’s landfall in Florida early next week, College officials are currently coordinating with the county and city emergency management teams regarding plans for possible impact to the region: mostly heavy rain and coastal flooding mid next week. At… Read More »

CofC Officials Continue to Monitor Track of Hurricane Dorian (Thursday, August 29, 2019)

By | August 29, 2019

The College of Charleston emergency management team continues to closely monitor the track of Hurricane Dorian. At this time, the College plans to remain on its normal operating schedule. If anything changes, the College will provide updates through the Cougar Alert system and emergency.cofc.edu. As mentioned in previous communications, if you have not already downloaded… Read More »

CofC Officials Monitoring Hurricane Dorian (Wednesday, August 28, 2019)

By | August 28, 2019

The College of Charleston emergency management team is closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Dorian. At this time, the College plans to remain on its normal operating schedule. If anything changes, the College will provide updates through the Cougar Alert system and emergency.cofc.edu. In the meantime, if you have not already downloaded the College’s LiveSafe… Read More »

Early Closure of Campus, Wednesday, June 12, 2019

By | June 12, 2019

Due to the threat of severe weather forecasted to affect the region later this afternoon/early evening, the College of Charleston will close early at 4:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, following a closure notice from the Charleston County government. This affects all classes, library hours and all campus activities after 4:00 p.m. Residence halls… Read More »