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Registration Link for Current Members of the Emeritus College

The Emeritus College will award the Kenelly-Voss Distinguished Emeriti Award and the I. Dwaine Eubanks Emeritus College Fellows at Emeritus Day on April 29, 2026. Below, please find the award descriptions and a link to each award nomination form. These links take you to our website, and the nomination form is on the same webpage as the award description. Please fill out the online form (type in your recommendation or if you prefer, upload your recommendation letter in a document): we no longer require email submissions. Please contact Victoria at vmushef@clemson.edu if you need help.

Thank you, Robert Hogan, Chair of the Emeritus College Awards Committee

Award Descriptions and Nomination Links

Kenelly-Voss Distinguished Emeriti Award

The late John Kenelly established this award to recognize emeritus faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the Emeritus College, Clemson University, and the greater Clemson community and society. The name of the award also pays tribute to John’s late wife, Charmaine Voss. In addition to recognition by the Emeritus College, the award provides $500 toward a Clemson program selected by the recipient.

– Kenelly-Voss Nomination Form (form on right hand side of page)

I. Dwaine Eubanks Emeritus College Fellows

Many emeritus faculty members steadily render valuable service to the Emeritus College and Clemson University without compensation. The designation of Emeritus College Fellow has been created to honor those individuals.

– I. Dwaine Eubanks Fellows Nomination Form (form on right hand side of page)

Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026.

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Please mark your calendars and plan to attend two special events on the American Revolution in South Carolina as we mark the 250^th anniversary.

~On February 26, at 10:00 am, Dr. Rod Andrew, Clemson Professor of History, will present “Andrew Pickens and the Revolutionary War in the South Carolina Backcountry, 1775-1782.”

~On March 27, at 10:00 am, Carolyn Nations, Chair, Pickens County SC250 Committee, will discuss the work of the SC250 Commission and the Pickens County Committee, featured events, and the American Revolution in the Upstate.

The Memoir Interest Group is excited to share with you that they recently published a book, “The Sixties: The Long Decade, 1954-1974.”  To celebrate this special occasion, the Emeritus College is hosting a book signing event on Friday, February 13, 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm.  Details are provided below. 

All 13 authors will be on site to chat and sign your copy of The Sixties book.  During this gathering of friends, we will enjoy light refreshments and brief readings from the authors. Barnes and Noble will be present to sell copies of the books. Please come on out and enjoy this special social occasion!   

Event: The Sixties Book Presentation and Signing Social

Date:  Friday February 13, 2026

Time: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Place: The Emeritus College, 511 Westinghouse Rd. in Pendleton

Special notes: Barnes and Noble and 13 authors present

Refreshments Served: Come on out and enjoy friends during this special time of sharing memories of the Sixties period.

Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for the zoom links.

Annual Report 2024-2025

December 10, 2025, Wednesday, 10: 00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Forgotten Narrative and the Passage of Time: Making a Plan for Your Precious Possessions by renowned fiber artist, Susan Lenz. Susan is a fiber and mixed-media artist renowned for her ability to transform found objects, such as those found at estate sales, antique shops, flea markets and mother nature, into meticulously composed works of art. The daughter of German immigrants, Susan has built a life devoted to creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic exploration. Working from her studio in a restored church within the historic Cateechee mill village near Central, South Carolina, Susan employs both hand and machine stitching, alongside book arts and three-dimensional assemblage. Her obsession with repurposing found treasures reflects her fascination with forgotten narratives and the passage of time. Her work has been featured in national publications, juried exhibitions, and esteemed fine craft shows, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Smithsonian. She has appeared on art quilting television programs and South Carolina ETV’s Palmetto Scene. Her pieces are included in the permanent collections of the Textile Museum and the Department of the Interior Museum in Washington, D.C., as well as the McKissick Museum in South Carolina. 

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Hybrid: Zoom and In Person at the Emeritus College. Please email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for the Zoom link or attend in person at the Emeritus College in Clemson’s Regulatory Building at 511 Westinghouse Rd.

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Sponsorship:  This program is brought to you by the Clemson University Emeritus College Creative Works Committee and Diane Smathers, Chair

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Official Emeritus College Apparel – The Print House in Pendleton is our online store for Emeritus College swag.

• Our online store will be open through the end of November. All November’s orders will be processed and received by you in time for Christmas.
• Emeritus College Online Store:  https://www.printhousesc.com/clemson-university-emeritus
  • When you link to the site above, scroll down to “Click Here to Enter Online Store”, which takes you to the items available.
  • The Print House does have the Emeritus College official university logos and permission to use them on other products they sell; if you have a special item you would prefer to order, please contact The Print House directly.  

The Emeritus College receives a small portion of the proceeds from the sales of apparel which supports our social events and programs.

November 17, 2025, (Monday), 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Holiday Tech Talk with Doug Henry. Join Doug, our CCIT Support Consultant, as he provides his suggestions and moderates others’ ideas on helpful small, inexpensive, and more expensive tech products to consider this holiday buying season. Doug will feature items under $10 and others to fit all budgets with freebie suggestions. He will also discuss how to repurpose or upgrade existing tech. Stay to the end for a drawing for a Logitech remote mouse donated by Tigertech Shop. Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for the Zoom link

What: 2025 Holiday Social Event – the 2025 Holiday Craft Fair & Cookie Share

Date: December 2, 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Location: at the Emeritus College – 511 Westinghouse Road, Pendleton, SC (In Clemson’s Regulatory Building)

Goings On: Crafters will be selling goods, Emeritus College Coffee House Musicians are playing, Eats & Cookies served, and Socialize with new and old friends

What to Bring: Optional – 1) Sign up for a food item; 2) Bring dozen favorite cookies for dessert (home baked is not a requirement!) 3) Donation for Paw Pantry Food Drive

Needed: Crafters – Contact Victoria if you have recommendations or share the Crafter Registration link below

Registration: If you plan to attend, please register (so we can provide enough food)

REGISTRATION TO ATTEND THE EVENT (Click)

CRAFTER REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT (Click)

USE SIGN UP GENIUS TO BRING A DISH OR ITEM (Click)