B-Note August 1, 2019
August 1, 2019
Greetings fellow Tigers!
Before we prepare to welcome our students back to campus for the fall semester, we will be honoring and celebrating our newest graduates next Friday, August 9 in Littlejohn Coliseum. Because of your gifts to Clemson, our students are leaving here equipped with the tools and knowledge that will make them successful in life. Your support makes it all possible!
Professor J.C. “Mike” Hubbard was without doubt a man who truly lived a life that overflowed with achievement, kindness and dedication. As a lifelong educator, his academic journey began at Clemson University as a student of Textile Weaving and Design in 1938. Upon graduating from Clemson in 1942, Mike selflessly served our country as a combat officer in WWII. His dedication and honorable service led to a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, four battle stars and an arrowhead. In 1947, the Hubbards returned to Clemson University, and Mike began his career in the College of Textiles. Professor Hubbard’s tenure with Clemson spanned more than 35 years, during which he achieved the esteemed position of Alumni Professor in 1982 and then Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus when he retired in 1984. Guiding thousands of students toward successful careers after graduation was one of Professor Hubbard’s gifts to the Clemson community and one he always hoped others would give to honor his legacy. Professor Hubbard recently passed away in March, but his generous spirit and dedication to Clemson lives on through the J.C. Hubbard Endowed Educational Fund that he and his family established through a charitable remainder annuity trust. You can read more about Professor Hubbard and the endowment here.
Athletics and art have united at Clemson with a new sculpture at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex. Following the opening of the 140,000-square football complex in 2017, students with Atelier InSite, Clemson’s student-driven public art program, began the process of commissioning the piece. After two years, main campus’ newest public art is now complete. Designed by renowned artist Gordon Huether, “All In” is a 25-foot aluminum spheroid structure that encapsulates the building’s purpose and vision while complementing the facility’s existing spatial and aesthetic elements. You can read more here.
B-Proud!
The Clemson family has great pride in our University’s military heritage. We continue to honor that in our traditions and within our Clemson culture. Because of Clemson’s dedication to its military roots, we are regularly recognized in our efforts to serve our active military and veterans. I am happy to share with you that Clemson University has been recognized as a Top Veteran-Friendly School by U.S. Veterans Magazine.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to Clemson!
Go Tigers!
Brian O’Rourke