Most of our events are in a hybrid format (in-person and on Zoom). If you would like the Zoom link to join an event virtually, please contact Victoria Musheff at vmushef@clemson.edu or 864-656-3990. Click HERE for easy instructions for joining a Zoom presentation.
Upcoming Presentations/Outings
September 3, 2026, (Thursday), 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, The Agriculture Crisis in America with Dr. Jim Palmer. This year farmers across the country are experiencing significant stress associated with high input costs and unsteady markets. Bankruptcy sales are up. Soybeans and corn, the top two acreage crops in the US are expected to produce good yields, but costs will mostly outstrip profits. USDA predicts a $44 billion loss in farm revenue this year. Dairy, livestock and poultry industries are also showing high input costs for fuel, fertilizer and feed. Exports, especially for soybeans, are uncertain due to tariffs and competition from other countries, e.g., Brazil. Grocery prices have exploded, and consumers are seeking ways to deal with the costs of living. This talk will explore some possible avenues for farmers and consumers to cope with this crisis.
September 4, 2026, (Friday), 10:30 am – 11:45 am, Hybrid, Skip’s EC Trivia with Dr. Skip Eisiminger. Please mark your calendar to attend one of the best monthly events at Clemson. Eat Susan’s delightful homemade brownies (Dr. Wainscott’s wife!) while you compete alongside goodhearted, friendly folks while having fun with our host Dr. Skip Eisiminger! Do not miss the fun! Trivia has been defined as “things you either know immediately or not at all.” Skip’s trivia is like that. You can learn interesting stuff by participating on Zoom (no brownies that way!) or by joining in person. Some of the most interesting information is shared in conversation after each answer is revealed. EC folks are well-versed in countless topics. Skip occasionally features questions curated from presentations delivered at the Emeritus College. We continue to have the best conversations as a group of friends. Each session, participants contribute a small amount to benefit deserving college students.
September 9, 2026, (Wednesday), 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, “A Passion for Things: Harmonious Collecting or Obsessive Hoarding?” with Cindy Pury. Do you own the things you collect or do they own you? Come and learn about harmonious verses obsessive passion from a psychologist professor who is also a reformed – and current – collector! The goal of this presentation is to help you consider the right targets for and the right amount of collecting for you.
September 10, 2026, (Thursday), Hybrid, Well Being Series: Breathing with Reeta Singh. Breath of Intention and Mindfulness with Reeta Singh. Learn mindfulness and conscious breathing to manifest a healthy and calm mind and body. In this class you will learn to harness the power of your breath to manage pain, peace and strength. Through guided breathwork exercises, you’ll tap into your inner potential and align with your highest goals. Discover a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you. Reeta has used this program to assist individuals promote relaxation and manage pain. Join us to promote your own health. Participants will be seated or have the option of bringing a yoga mat if they would like to participate on the floor. Thank you to Dr. Harold Cheatham who alerted us to this Clemson treasure. Reeta received the prestigious University MLK Service Award in 2022 for the care and compassion she has shown to Clemson students from around the world, often referred to as the “Clemson Mama”.
September 15, 2026, (Tuesday), 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, In Person, Moments and Memories Writing Support with Kathy Headley. The committee for the Moments and Memories II book project is hosting a monthly writing support session. Moments and Memories, Volume II writing sessions are designed to inspire your thinking about your time at Clemson, engender topics and episodes to write about, provide time to write, and solicit feedback from other Emeritus College participants. Our sessions will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 2 PM – 3PM, alternating between face-to-face sessions at the EC and virtual sessions on Zoom.
September 17, 2026, (Thursday), 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Fall Social In Person, Brunch & the Swingin’ Medallions at Palmettos Catering and Event Center.
September 18, 2026, (Friday), 10:00 am – 11:30 In Person, Coffee House Music Sessions with Vince and Dave. The Coffee House takes place on the 3rd Friday of each month in the Seminar Room beginning at 10:00 AM. If you are interested in learning to play harmonica, I can provide instructions from 9:30—10:00 AM before the Coffee House begins. Contact me via vincejackson529@att.net for details. Please join us for a variety of music from folk, soft rock, blues, jazz, gospel and Americana each month. If you play a portable instrument, we welcome you. If you would just like to listen and perhaps sing along (we have a lot of fun) that is great! Hope to see you soon, if not this time.
September 22, 2026, (Tuesday), 10:00 am -11:30 am, Zoom Only, Marty’s Memoirs with Marty Duckenfield. The Memoir group begins its sixth year of sharing the stories of our lives, stories for ourselves, our friends, and especially family members. We invite you to join us the 4th Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Members share written stories of their childhood years and college days, various adventures and everyday happenings, experiences in historic times, and while doing so, prompt others to their own recollections—some which end up being written stories, too. The group gives thoughtful feedback when asked.
September 24, 2026, (Thursday), 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Catherine Hughes Interviews Mickey Harder on October Chamber Series Program
September 25, 2026, (Friday), 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Complimentary Lunch and Presentation, The Broken Season: A Tale of Murder and Mystery in the Blue Ridge Mountains with Dr. Jim Haughey. Eve of the Civil War, remote Appalachia, and hundreds of Irish laborers are clawing out a rail tunnel through the granite of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blasting powder will kill some, rock falls will claim others, and drink, crime, and disease prey on the survivors in their squalid camp. Just convicted of murdering another laborer, young Michael Corvan is soon to be hanged. When Jeremiah Sweeney, a world-weary priest, arrives to give Corvan his last rites, he stumbles on a secret too dark for the condemned man to confess. Will Sweeney and his assistant get past the miners’ code of silence? Will they live to see justice done? Or will they ever leave the mountain alive? Event Flyer Registration
October 1, 2026, (Thursday), 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Signature Series, Dr. Delphine Dean will present
October 2, 2026, (Friday), 10:30 am – 11:45 am, Hybrid, Skip’s EC Trivia with Dr. Skip Eisiminger. Please mark your calendar to attend one of the best monthly events at Clemson. Eat Susan’s delightful homemade brownies (Dr. Wainscott’s wife!) while you compete alongside goodhearted, friendly folks while having fun with our host Dr. Skip Eisiminger! Do not miss the fun! Trivia has been defined as “things you either know immediately or not at all.” Skip’s trivia is like that. You can learn interesting stuff by participating on Zoom (no brownies that way!) or by joining in person. Some of the most interesting information is shared in conversation after each answer is revealed. EC folks are well-versed in countless topics. Skip occasionally features questions curated from presentations delivered at the Emeritus College. We continue to have the best conversations as a group of friends. Each session, participants contribute a small amount to benefit deserving college students.
October 8, 2026, (Thursday), 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Well Being Series: Yoga for Seniors with Roxanne Calabria
October 16, 2026, (Friday), 10:00 am – 11:30 In Person, Coffee House Music Sessions with Vince and Dave. The Coffee House takes place on the 3rd Friday of each month in the Seminar Room beginning at 10:00 AM. If you are interested in learning to play harmonica, I can provide instructions from 9:30—10:00 AM before the Coffee House begins. Contact me via vincejackson529@att.net for details. Please join us for a variety of music from folk, soft rock, blues, jazz, gospel and Americana each month. If you play a portable instrument, we welcome you. If you would just like to listen and perhaps sing along (we have a lot of fun) that is great! Hope to see you soon, if not this time.
October 20, 2026, (Tuesday), 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Online, Moments and Memories Writing Support with Vicki Gillis. The committee for the Moments and Memories II book project is hosting a monthly writing support session. Moments and Memories, Volume II writing sessions are designed to inspire your thinking about your time at Clemson, engender topics and episodes to write about, provide time to write, and solicit feedback from other Emeritus College participants. Our sessions will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 2 PM – 3PM, alternating between face-to-face sessions at the EC and virtual sessions on Zoom.
October 21, 2026, (Thursday), 9:45 am – 4:00pm, In Person, Museum Day in Greenville, Flyer Registration
October 27, 2026, (Tuesday), 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Zoom, Marty’s Memoirs with Marty Duckenfield. The Memoir group begins its sixth year of sharing the stories of our lives, stories for ourselves, our friends, and especially family members. We invite you to join us the 4th Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Members share written stories of their childhood years and college days, various adventures and everyday happenings, experiences in historic times, and while doing so, prompt others to their own recollections—some which end up being written stories, too. The group gives thoughtful feedback when asked.
PAST PRESENTATIONS: A FULL LIST OF HYBRID PROGRAMS AND ACTIVE LINKS MAY BE FOUND ON OUR PAST PROGRAMS PAGE
