April 23, 2013
Clemson University has been awarded the Outstanding Composting or Organics Recycling Program of the Carolinas by the Carolina Recycling Association (CRA). This is the first time Clemson University’s Recycling department has been recognized with this honor. The award is given each year to a North or South Carolina-based business, government agency, school, organization, or large […]
April 19, 2013
Annie Tribble, 80, passed away April 18 after a battle with cancer. Tribble, who coached the Clemson women’s basketball team from 1976-87, is a member of the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame and the State of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame. Tribble led the Lady Tigers to seven postseason tournaments and amassed 200 wins […]
April 19, 2013
By Jackie Todd, Office of Media Relations Work hard. Make a plan and stick with it. Embrace change. That’s just some of the inspiring advice that legendary business entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens shared with Clemson students, faculty and staff. The 84-year-old BP Capital Management hedge fund chair visited Clemson on April 18 as part of […]
April 16, 2013
In this issue:
1. Barker draws thanks from the Clemson family after announcing retirement, return to teaching
2. Update: SC Highway 93 pedestrian safety improvements
3. President Barker’s April 16 remarks to the Senate Finance Committee – Education Subcommittee
4. Discover Clemson Research Blog: Verbal aggression and athlete motivation; Exploring the coach and student-athlete relationship
5. Vending Committee accepting fund requests April 18-May 20
6. Call for entries for the 6th annual c u in China photography contest
7. MITS raises over $1,500 for United Way
8. Upstate Writing Project Young Writers’ Camp
9. PARKING/TRANSIT: Parking Lot Closures This Week
April 16, 2013
Chairman Courson, Senator Matthews and Senator Verdin, Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be here today. I bring you greetings from the faculty, students, staff and alumni of Clemson University. It is a privilege and a pleasure to represent them here today. I also want to thank you for your hospitality last week […]
April 16, 2013
Faculty, staff, students and other well-wishers thanked President James Barker for his 14 years of service to the university after he announced he is retiring as president and returning to teaching. The president shared in a livestream video message to the campus today that he will continue to lead the university until his successor is […]
April 11, 2013
Construction continues along SC Highway 93 adjacent to Riggs soccer field to improve pedestrian safety. The sidewalk along SC Highway 93 between Beta Gamma Way and Williamson Road is closed. As early as April 15, additional pine trees will be removed to facilitate the pedestrian bridge installation. Motorists and pedestrians should stay clear of barricades […]
April 9, 2013
In this issue:
1. New leadership installed in Faculty and Staff Senates
2. T. Boone Pickens to speak at Clemson
3. New employee assistance program (EAP) offered to Clemson employees
4. Research: Thinking beyond lane-markings – Making informed decisions about distracted driving
5. Caution – Blake Snider wants Clemson students to attend school year-round
6. Introducing RidePost, the new ride-sharing program
7. Last chance: Staff Development Program deadline is 4:30 p.m. April 16
8. Learn about advancing digital communications with Adobe Creative Suite
9. Are you a Safe Tiger? Safe Tiger mug winners
10. PARKING/TRAFFIC event for this week
April 9, 2013
Staff Senate Angela Nixon was installed as president as the university’s staff senate. A member of the university’s media relations department, Nixon has worked for Clemson for 11 years and is a die-hard Tiger. “ I am a Clemson girl; always have been,” said Nixon. “I graduated twice from Clemson and my dad went to […]
April 9, 2013
Parking and Transportation Services has partnered with RidePost to launch a more cost effective, social network for ride-sharing that has the potential to provide us with added features and analytical options that will help to quantify how many cars and emissions we are reducing on campus. RidePost is a web-based interface using a private network […]
