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Robert F. Testin, retiree – April 22, 2015

Dr. Robert F. Testin, 79, of Pensacola, FL, died April 22. He was a Department Head and Professor of Packaging Science, who retired in 2000, after 13 years of service, but continued employment for several more years in a temporary position. He is survived by his wife, his children and his family. Funeral services were […]

Stronger ties to India open doors to students and scholars

A new partnership that is strengthening ties between Clemson University and India could open new opportunities to collaborate on research and for students and scholars to study abroad. Clemson has signed a memorandum of understanding with Amrita University in southern India. The nation is the world’s second largest by population with 1.2 billion people and […]

Van Hilderbrand reception scheduled for May 1

Well-loved associate athletic director Van Hilderbrand closed a 2,015-week (more than 38 years) career with Clemson on March 31, 2015. The longest-tenured employee in the school’s athletic department, Hilderbrand served as the department’s ticket manager, then associate athletic director for event management. Since 2003, Hilderbrand has been the event manager for over 1,000 Clemson sporting […]

Faculty and staff sought for collaborative research

The US Play Coalition is a non-profit housed within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM). The Play Coalition is a partnership of individual, organizations and corporations that promote the value of play throughout life. Our membership is diverse – park and recreation professionals, educators, researchers, health scientists, landscape architects, business leaders, psychologists, […]

Need training? Do it at your own pace…and it’s free for faculty and staff

By Kat Snizaski Professional Development Coordinator/Trainer Customer Relations Training, CCIT Learn on your own, at your own pace! Find tons of learning resources such as books and online courses in Clemson’s online learning tool, Skillport. Just log onto www.clemson.edu/elearning with your Clemson user ID and password. This week’s featured books are: Communication Skills Training (By […]

Call for entries to the 8th annual c.u. in China photography contest

Clemson students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit up to three original photographs to the 8th annual c.u. in China photography contest, sponsored by the Clemson University Center for China Studies. The images must have been taken in China between September 2014 and August 2015 and must be submitted in digital format, either via […]

Budget: Senate Finance Committee adopts state budget recommendations

The South Carolina Senate Finance Committee completed its work on the state budget yesterday, April 22, 2015. The Senate Finance version of the budget contains the following specifically for Clemson University: Clemson E&G $1.7 million in recurring funding for Clemson’s partnership with the Greenwood Genetic Center $750,000 in recurring funding for the Deep Orange project […]

Some main campus roads to close this weekend to accommodate events

If you will be on or around Clemson’s main campus this weekend, be aware that some roads will close to accommodate some events. The events are expected to draw large crowds, so plan your drive accordingly. Police officers, event staff and barricades will be placed to assist motorists. Events include: USA Triathlon Friday April 24 […]

Seeking nominations for Safe Driver Award

Nominations are now being accepted for South Carolina’s State Government Safe Driver Award Program, recognizing employees who safely operated state-owned vehicles in 2014. Nominations for this award are being accepted for the calendar year 2014. Employees may qualify for a certificate for each calendar year of safe driving, and a lapel pin for each five […]

Dewitt T. Gooden III, faculty – April 16, 2015

Dr. Dewitt T. Gooden III, 73, of Florence, died April 16. He was a professor and extension agronomist in the department of Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences, who retired in 2003. He was rehired back into a temporary position and served Clemson for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, his daughter and his […]