DearFriends This is a time of excitement in the life of the University. We will recognize the founding classes of 1967 through 1969 as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary during Homecoming festivities October 23 – 25, 2009. Please join us for this jubilant time and the football game between CSU and Liberty on Saturday, October 24, at 1:30 p.m. Sissy and I are celebrating our 25th Anniversary at CSU. What an honor it has been to lead this great University from college to university status! The fall CSU magazine will highlight some interesting stories and significant milestones during these years. These are challenging times, but our vision, “To be a Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving,” provides a solid foundation as we continue to equip our students with an excellent faith-based education. The heartfelt testimony given by Meghan Gerrity, our SGA Vice President, at spring commencement confirms that Charleston Southern provides an excellent education and makes a positive impact on the lives of our students. Meghan shared, “Let us not forget that we have been prepared as graduates and our lives have been transformed by the power of Jesus Christ.” During the summer our incoming freshmen read the student edition of Lee Strobel’s book, The Case for Christ. This reading will give new students insight into the University’s vision. During spring semester, the CSU family had the opportunity to hear many gifted and inspirational convocation speakers. These speakers are an integral part of the CSU learning experience, and their testimonies of faith are often the turning point in students’ lives. We invite you to come back to the campus and join us for a Wednesday convocation program. Details of upcoming convocations can be found on our Web site at www.charlestonsouthern.edu. I trust that after reading this magazine you will be inspired by some of the transformations and wonderful happenings on campus. Thank you for your continued support of Charleston Southern University.
Sincerely,
Jairy C. Hunter, Jr. President
A PUBLICATION OF CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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