University News - Coastal Carolina University

Resort Tourism Management students present plans for Fantasy Harbor

2009-11-19 08:33:15

Five groups of students in the Seminar in Resort Tourism Planning class at Coastal Carolina University have created resort development proposals for up to 248 acres located in the area known as Fantasy Harbor. The students will present the development proposals in the Wall Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Wall Auditorium. The class is open to the public on this day.

The students, who have been working on the project since August 2009, will address a range of factors including market demand and financial feasibility from the perspective of both a hypothetical developer and county government, and potential impacts of the development on the community. Design elements chosen by some of the teams to date include indoor water parks, arenas, indoor and outdoor sports complexes, an equestrian venue, alternative sidewalk transportation, a cable park, cafs, shops, restaurants, and various types of lodging facilities.

For more information, contact Taylor Damonte tdamontecoastal.edu or 843-349-2698....

Jazz After Hours concert at Coastal Carolina University

2009-11-13 14:56:51

Coastal Carolina Universitys Jazz After Hours band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16 in Wheelwright Auditorium.

General admission is 9 alumni, senior citizens 65 and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute member admission is 7 teens 11 to 17 are 3 and children are admitted free but must be accompanied by an adult.

The concert will feature music performed in the big band style. The works will range from traditional swing and ballad numbers to exciting Latin arrangements. Music from the swing era, as well as new arrangements of classical songs, will be presented.

The Jazz After Hours band, directed by instructor of music, Dan OReilly, is the Universitys popular big band. The repertoire of this group covers musical styles from the 1940s to the present, and includes guest soloists and artists.

For more tickets and information, call the Wheelwright Box Office from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ...

Coastal Carolina University presents percussion concert

2009-11-13 15:08:01

Coastal Carolina Universitys Percussion Ensembles concert, titled Rudimental, is set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 in Wheelwright Auditorium.

Rudimental will highlight rhythms from around the globe, featuring the sounds and instruments of the Americas, the Caribbean Islands and Africa, performed by the Universitys Percussion Ensemble, Taiko Ensembles, Steel Band and other student percussion ensembles. Several original student compositions will be featured.

The performance will be under the direction of Kurry Seymour, University assistant band director. Seymour instructs the percussion studio, percussion methods, the Spirit of the Chanticleer percussion section, and the Epiphany indoor percussion ensemble. He has a masters degree in percussion performance from West Virginia University.

General admission is 9 alumni and senior citizens 65 and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute OLLI members 7 teens 11-17 are 3 and children 10 under are free. Coastal Carolina University and Horry Georgetown Technical College HGTC students are allowed one ticket per valid ID at 3 University and HGTC faculty and staff are allowed two tickets per valid ID at 3 each.

Tickets for the performance may be picked up from the Wheelwright Box Office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or prior to the performance. For more information call 843-349-2502....

Marching Band finale concert set for Nov. 20

2009-11-13 15:25:36

Coastal Carolina Universitys marching band, Spirit of the Chanticleer, presents its seventh annual season finale concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 in Wheelwright Auditorium.

The marching bands 120 students will perform music from the fall 2009 football season half-time shows as well as other school songs and football cheers. The event will also include performances by the Coastal Glamour Twirlers and the Universitys color guard.

The group is directed by Jim Tully, director of the bands, assisted by Kurry Seymour, director of percussion studies and the Universitys assistant band director.

Tickets may be picked up from Wheelwright Box Office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or prior to the performance. For more information, contact the Wheelwright Box Office at 843-349-2502....

Coastal Carolina University Homecoming 2009 winners

2009-11-12 14:07:39

Coastal Carolina University announces winners for homecoming 2009 court, events and competitions. The events and competitions include homecoming king and queen, office decorating, spirit banner, a parade, step show, talent show and most spirited tailgate competition.

The winners for the categories are:

Homecoming King Garrett McGhee of East Hartland, Conn., studying accounting and finance.

Homecoming Queen Marianne Long of Rockland, Mass., studying marine science.

Office Decorating Office of the Registrar

Spirit Banner Phi Sigma Sigma and Pi Kappa Phi

Parade Float Phi Sigma Sigma and Pi Kappa Phi

Step Show Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

Talent Show Tegan Hinaman of Conway, studying exercise and sport science.

Most Spirited Tailgate Pi Kappa Phi

For more information, contact Kristi Thompson at 843-349-4165....

Guitar students to perform at Coastal Carolina University

2009-11-12 16:01:14

Coastal Carolina University guitar students will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 in the Recital Hall of the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts. The concert is free but tickets are required.

The recital will feature guitar students from the studio of music professor Daniel Hull, and will include solo performances, ensemble performances and a performance by the Universitys Guitar Quartet.

Daniel Hull is a teaching associate in the Universitys department of music. He earned a bachelors degree in guitar performance from Illinois State University and a masters degree and doctorate in guitar performance from the Eastman School of Music. An active soloist and ensemble musician, Hull has performed throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. He is also an instructor at Horry Georgetown Technical College.

For tickets and information, call the Wheelwright Box Office from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 843-349-2502. ...

Kimbel Library to celebrate National Gaming Day

2009-11-11 11:40:40

Kimbel Library at Coastal Carolina University will celebrate National Gaming Day from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event is open to University students, faculty and staff.

The library will be providing Wii games on two large projection screens, card games and board games including Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly and a giant crossword puzzle. There will be drawings for door prizes including 10 gift cards to Java City. The library will also be providing refreshments. Players are invited to bring their own personal favorite video and board games as well.

This event was formed by the American Library Association to remind library users that there is more to libraries than just books. The event is an opportunity to learn more about Kimbel Library and to see why it has become a popular gathering place for students.

For more information visit Kimbel Library on Facebook or check the blog at kimbellibrary.blogspot.com. ...

Coastal Carolina University raises awareness of homelessness

2009-11-11 10:27:47

Coastal Carolina Universitys Volunteer Services Center is hosting a series of events for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week from Saturday, Nov. 14 to Thursday, Nov. 19. This awareness week is a movement taken on by colleges across the nation in an effort to promote education, action and awareness about hunger and homelessness. All events are free and open to the public.

A schedule of events is as follows:

Saturday, Nov. 14

Canned Food Drive, Donate a canned food item at Coastal Carolinas Football Game against Presbyterian College at Brooks Stadium. A drop off will be set up at each entrance to the stadium. All goods collected will be donated to the Low Country Food Bank to serve the local community.

Sunday, Nov. 15

Redemption, a documentary film about homelessness and recycling in West Oakland, Calif., in the 21st century. Amir Soltani, a writer and activist who studies the homes, will introduce the film and answer questions afterward. Wall Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Feed Hungry Hearts with the Arts is an art sale to benefit the international poverty fighting foundation Action Against Hunger. The evening will connect Coastal Carolina University students with professional artists while raising awareness about a worthy cause. The night will include music, activities and a corn hole tournament. Come down to Spadoni Park 4 to 7 p.m. outside Wheelwright Auditorium. Rain Location: Student Center

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Chanty town from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Prince Lawn. Chanty town is held each year during National Hunger and Homelessness Week to promote awareness for the communitys homeless. Coastal students will be camping out in cardboard boxes overnight to experience what the homeless have to deal with daily.

For more information contact Katie Zahm, Americorp Vista Volunteer Services Coordinator, at 843-349-2794....