Last week, the College of Charleston launched the public phase of its most ambitious philanthropic campaign in school history. The black-tie kick-off event celebrated the college’s continuing success and its plan for our next century of milestones. The evening culminated in a massive beacon of light illuminating the Charleston night sky from the Cistern Yard.But the shining beam of light did not compare to the star power we had on stage in TD Arena. Television actor Matt Czuchry (Class of 1999) of "Gilmore Girls" and "The Resident" fame, emceed the event. (I was later chided by my college-age daughter for...