Coastal Carolina University Center for Global Engagement

Join us for Rotary Volunteer Day on Saturday, Aug. 22!
Location: Walmart & Firehouse Subs
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
RSVP Deadline: TBD
Sign-Up Limit: 13 students
Cost: Free (Lunch Provided) Details:
Join us for a meaningful day of giving back with the Rotary Club! Volunteers will help shop for local elementary school students using a budget provided by the Rotary Club to purchase school supplies, clothing, and other essential items. This is a great opportunity to support children in our community, make a positive impact, and volunteer alongside fellow students. Transportation will be provided, and lunch from Firehouse Subs is included. Come spend the day making a difference—one shopping cart at a time! 🌟
Signup via the link in our bio or the url below.

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Steve Earnest, PhD, Professor of Theatre has recently written several articles for European Stages magazine.

European Stages, created in 2013 by merging Western European Stages and Slavic and East European Performance, serves as an inclusive English-language journal, providing a detailed perspective on the unfolding narrative of contemporary European theatre since 1969. It explores the evolution of both Western and Eastern European theatrical scenes, offering insightful analyses, artist interviews, and comprehensive coverage of major festivals.

To read the article, submit your creative works, and explore more issues, visit this link: https://www.thesegalcenter.org/european-stages

Congrats Tessa!

Tessa Bentley is CCU’s first winner of DAAD Graduate Study Scholarship Coastal Carolina University: Tessa Bentley is CCU’s first winner of DAAD Graduate Study Scholarship

From South Carolina to South Korea!

Coastal Carolina University Clarinet Choir – Dr. Eric Schultz, director
Elise Jennemann, Eb clarinet; Alec Pederson, Reilly Wellington, Bb clarinets; Faith Reilly, alto clarinet; Cody Sachs, Eric Schultz, bass clarinets

The CCU Clarinet Studio recently represented the university on the international stage at ClarinetFest 2026 in Incheon, South Korea, the world’s largest conference for clarinetists, educators, composers, and industry professionals. Led by Associate Professor of Clarinet Dr. Eric Schultz, the students earned the invitation through a competitive selection process based on the ensemble’s recent chamber concert recording. Their selection recognized the CCU Clarinet Studio as a top national studio and placed its students among a select group of elite university and conservatory ensembles invited to premiere new repertoire on a global stage. The achievement reflects the growing impact of Dr. Schultz’s initiative, The REP Project, and reinforces CCU’s role as a leading contributor to contemporary music and innovative undergraduate education.
During the festival, the students performed the world premiere of Jorge Sosa’s Són Para Coro de Clarinetes, participated in the Festival Clarinet Choir alongside musicians from around the world, attended performances and educational sessions presented by internationally renowned artists, and experienced Korean culture firsthand. The trip combined performance, undergraduate creative activity, professional networking, and global engagement, allowing students to contribute new music to the international clarinet community while building connections and gaining experiences that will shape their artistic and professional futures.

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Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 for the Fourth of July holiday. We will re-open on Monday, July 6.

If you have an emergency during this time, please call Public Safety at: 843-349-2911.

It’s time for the Weekly Wordly Word! This week, we are highlighting the Polish phrase “Piękny widok” It means a beautiful view.

Discover how you can enhance your Polish language skills by visiting: https://www.coastal.edu/educationabroad/

Another Coastal Carolina University faculty members has received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for the 2026-27 academic year to teach abroad, expanding CCU’s reach to Asia and Africa. Fulbright provides opportunities for exceptional Americans and participants from 160 countries and locations to study, teach, and conduct research abroad.

Deepak Basyal, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics, will teach mathematics in Nepal.

His project, Integrating Culture, Inquiry, Technology, and Collaboration in Nepali Classroom, focuses on teaching culturally relevant mathematics and preparing teacher candidates to engage K–12 students through high‑demand, open‑ended problems supported by technology.

"I am excited to pursue my Fulbright project in Nepal," said Basyal. "In the era of generative AI, such approaches are even more critical for fostering students’ perseverance, engagement, and creativity. I look forward to learning from educators in Nepal and bringing these global perspectives to my teaching and academic community."

Coastal Carolina University has a rich Fulbright legacy, with more than 20 Fulbright scholars on the faculty. In addition, the institution was named a Top Producing institution of Fulbright U.S. Students in 2024-25. For information about the Fulbright Scholar Program, contact Darla Domke-Damonte, Ph.D., associate provost for global initiatives, at [email protected].

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It’s time for the Weekly Wordly Word! This week, we are highlighting the Nepali phrase “Yo thau ramro cha” It means this place is nice.

Discover how you can enhance your Nepali language skills by visiting: https://www.coastal.edu/educationabroad/