Inside Clemson

Federal government’s sequester to have significant impact on South Carolina economy

by R. Larry Dooley, Vice President for Research More than $1.83 billion in economic output, nearly 25,000 jobs and a net return to state taxpayers of $77.4 million annually. That’s the sum of Clemson University’s economic impact on the state of South Carolina. While significant, these numbers only scratch the surface of Clemson’s value to […]

Frank W. Paul, retiree – April 2, 2013

Frank W. Paul, 74, of Seneca died April 2, 2013. He served as a named professor of mechanical engineering and retired on May 16, 2004 with 27 years of service. Paul is survived by his wife, two children, family and friends. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6 at University Lutheran Church. 

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New employee assistance program (EAP) offered to Clemson employees

The Office of Human Resources today announced a new employee assistance program (EAP) provided through an outside resource, Deer Oaks EAP. Services offered through this program will be available to Clemson University faculty and staff and their dependents with a focus on the importance of work/life balance.  Through Deer Oaks, there will be a variety […]

Inside NOW: Financial/Budgeting seminars offered; Cole named interim director of regulatory services; creative inquiry forum highlights student research

In this issue:
1. Semi-monthly pay: Financial/Budgeting seminars offered
2. Steve Cole named interim director of regulatory services at Clemson
3. April 9 Creative Inquiry forum highlights sustainability, bioengineering and other student research
4. Barker’s blog: CU Enterprise Act streamlines duplicate processes; maintains accountability
5. Discovery Research blog: A holistic approach to preventing and treating cancer
6. Student registration: iROAR help centers available through April 11
7. Being Mr. and Mrs. Clemson — Ron Grant and Janet Bean bring the Clemson spirit to life
8. A life in the Clemson library, enriched by the Staff Development Program
9. Got summer plans for your kids? Pre-Collegiate programs office offers academic summer programs for 7th – 12th grade students
10. CCIT Upcoming professional development opportunities
11. PARKING/TRANSIT: CAT deviations, parking and roadway closures, and towing events this week
12. OBITUARIES: Louise Chapman Elliott, retiree; Richard Hegg, retiree

Richard Hegg, retiree – April 1, 2013

Richard Hegg, 69, of Arlington, Va. died April 1, 2013. He served as department head of agriculture engineering and retired in 1997 after 30 years of service. Hegg is survived by his wife, two children, family and friends. Hegg will be laid to rest later this week near his hometown of Bruce, South Dakota. Condolences […]

SEVERE WEATHER: Be aware before storm watch/warnings come

Spring is the season most likely to bring severe weather to South Carolina and it is important to take the time now to review what to do in the event of a weather-related emergency. Sign up to receive CU Safe text messages on your phone CU Safe Alerts are sent to everyone with an @clemson.edu […]

Louise Chapman Elliott, retiree – March 24, 2013

Louise Chapman Elliott, 87, of Seneca died March 24, 2013. She served as an accounting technician for the College of Agricultural Science and retired in 1991 after 17 years of service. Elliott is survived by her husband, two children, family and friends. A funeral service was held March 26. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s […]

Welcome back! Barker resumes the duties of chief executive

Dear Clemson: It’s good to be back. On Friday, I notified the Chairman of the Board of Trustees that I am concluding my medical leave and resuming the duties of chief executive, effective immediately. Thanks to a great team of doctors and the support of both my nuclear family and Clemson family, I am ready […]

Student registration: iROAR help centers available April 1-11

Students will be using iROAR for the first time to register for fall classes.  Like anything new, we are expecting that some will need assistance navigating and understanding the new procedures to register for classes.  Help Centers will be set up on campus to assist students April 1-11 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. […]