USC Aiken campus marks 18 years of progress and growth
USC Aiken has expanded from a 100 student off campus center in 1961 to a 1600 student campus with a 4.2 million dollar operating budget planned for this year. Chancellor William C Casper cites library expansion fine arts center and science building needs while noting dorms unlikely soon.
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USC Aiken to Welcome 13 Faculty and Degrees in 13 Areas
The University of South Carolina at Aiken begins fall term with 13 new faculty members and 13 degree programs including expanded nursing. The two year nursing option and two year pre transfer studies will use closed circuit television laboratories for teaching. USC Aiken offers over 50 student groups and a career placement office. Enrollment is expected to grow 5 6 percent with one third of students enrolled part time.
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USC Aiken interns aid summer orientation program
Jerry Norton leads a new university effort using 14 student interns to run freshman orientations. Interns tour campus in small groups, pre register students, and rotate through offices to learn operations. The program aims to recruit and ease the transition for freshmen and later assist in high school outreach.
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Casper leads USC Aiken growth and vision for a college town
Casper oversees USC Aiken expansion from a two year program to a growing four year institution with graduate programs. He highlights a strong faculty from 36 universities and credits the Aiken County Commission for Higher Education as a driving force behind the campus vision and potential.
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Ashes sold to fund Chicago church renovation
St. Michael's Church plans a $2.5 million remodel and sales of Great Chicago Fire ashes as collectibles. Reverend Miller says the jars serve as spirit reminders and help raise about three quarters of the funds, with each bottle priced at $18.71 and tied to local history and rebuilding.
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