Welcome to the MBGSA Homepage!

Home of the College of Charleston Marine Biology Graduate Student Association

Our Mission:

The MBGSA provides a foundation for graduate student communication and involvement within the Graduate Program in Marine Biology and ensures that students have a strong voice on the Fort Johnson campus. The MBGSA also strives to enrich the community through educational outreach and community service aimed at keeping our oceans and beaches clean.

Upcoming Events

February 5, 2024 - MBGSA General Assemby Meeting

February 9, 2024- WALS & TGIF (Maggie & Anna Presenting)

February 10, 2024- Adopt a Highway Volunteer Cleanup

February 11, 2024 - Superbowl Party

February 23, 2024 - WALS & TGIF (Badger presenting)

February 24, 2023 - Beer Olympics

Past Events

January 26, 2024 - Welcome Back Party with Ping Pong Tournament 

November 19, 2023 - Stingrays Hockey Game Social

November 17, 2023 - WALS & TGIF

November 11, 2023 - Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer Cleanup

October 28, 2023 - Halloween Party

October 8, 2023 - Garden Volunteer Day

October 6, 2023 - WALS & TGIF

September 29, 2023 - William Anderson Lecture Series (WALS) & TGIF

September 23, 2023 - Brewery District Trolley 

September 16, 2023 - Beach Sweep

September 15, 2023 - William Anderson Lecture Series (WALS) & TGIF

September 1, 2023 - Welcome Back Party

July 8th - MBGSA-EVSS Summer Potluck Party

May 4, 2023- End-of-Semester Party

April 22, 2023- DNR Open House 

April 3, 2023- Paisano's Spirit Night

March 26, 2023- Garden Day

March 18, 2023- MBGSA St. Patty's Party

February 12, 2023- Litter Sweep for Adopt-A-Highway

February 10, 2023- Stingray game with MBGSA

December 10, 2022- Folly Beach Christmas Parade

December 8, 2022- End of Semester Bonfire Party

November 19,2022- Brewery Trolley 

October 29, 2022- Halloween Party and Scavenger Hunt

October 23, 2022- Litter Sweep for Adopt-A-Highway

October 15, 2022- Colloquium

October 3, 2022- Garden Day

September 17,2022- SC Sea Grant Folly Beach Sweep

September 2,2022- Semester Kickoff Party and Trivia Night

July 28th, 2022- Riverdogs Game with MBGSA

August 22, 2022- Welcome Party for 2022-23 Cohort with Downtown Campus Tour 


*For a full list, check out our outreach tab!

TGIF

TGIF is back! Come out to the DNR outdoor classroom to talk to amazing marine biologists!

Want to socialize with the students, faculty, and scientists of the Fort Johnson community and build your professional network?  Join us at the DNR Outdoor Classroom after every Fort Johnson Marine Science Seminar, held most Friday evenings through the academic year.  You'll meet fantastic folks as well as special guest speakers from around the region! 


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