May 22, 2025
Six Week Series by Cecil Huey titled “Space isn’t What it Used to be, Time isn’t Doing so Well Either, and Reality is a Crapshoot: Science from Pythagoras to Planck for Bar Stool Physicists and Starbucks Philosophers.”
Information on Emeritus College 6 Week Series on the History of Science by Dr. Cecil Huey Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering
Session 3 Guide (Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for a session zoom link)
May 20, 2025
The following was featured in a recent Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE) publication:
May 20, 2025
May 14, 2025
May 6, 2025
On Emeritus Day, April 22, 2025, Dr. Robert H. Jones, Clemson’s Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, received special recognition from Clemson University’s Emeritus College, the academic home to over 800 emeritus faculty. The Resolution of Appreciation and Esteem was approved by the Advisory Board and presented during the new emeriti recognition ceremony in the Bell South Auditorium. The reading, by Chip Egan, Advisory Board member, delighted Provost Jones who was not anticipating the special honor.
Pictured left to right: President Clements, Provost Jones, and Cecil Huey, Chair of the Emeritus College Advisory Board
Resolution of Appreciation and Esteem
Whereas, Dr. Robert H. Jones has served Clemson University as Chief Academic Officer and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost for a decade, and
Whereas, his tenure has been marked by conspicuous devotion to the faculty, our students, and the University, and
Whereas, his deep links to the University as an alumnus and his devotion to its land grant mission are manifest in his exemplary service, and
Whereas, his efforts have been central to teaching, service, and research mission of the University in ways too numerous to count, and
Whereas, this service has been rendered with courage, steadfastness, patience and good humor, and
Whereas, his high standards of performance and integrity serve as an example, much to be admired and emulated, and
Whereas, the emeritus faculty hold him in high esteem and warm regard, and
Whereas, the faculty wish to affirm this esteem and regard and desire to express appreciation for his efforts, therefore
Be It Resolved, that the Emeritus College proclaims its appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Robert H. Jones for his faithful service to the University and its faculty and students and looks forward tosoonwelcoming him into the Emeritus College.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Emeritus College wishes for him and his family continued success, good health, and happiness for many years to come.
May 2, 2025
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Clemson University Emeritus College welcomed new members and honored its annual award recipients during its 22nd celebration ceremony and luncheon. President Jim Clements and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Bob Jones welcomed 21 new emeritus faculty members to the college and Cecil Huey, professor emeritus and chair of the Emeritus College Advisory Board, welcomed nine affiliate, associate, and honorary members.
April 18, 2025
Space isn’t What it Used to be, Time isn’t Doing so Well Either, and Reality is a Crapshoot – Science from Pythagoras to Planck for Bar Stool Physicists and Starbucks Philosophers
(Six Sessions on Wednesdays, May 14, 2025– June 18, 2025)
Cecil O. Huey, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University
The ways we see ourselves and our universe have evolved from Babylonian metaphysics to a “modern” notion of reality that, even with millennia of thought behind us, remains a bit sketchy. This course will explore the convoluted tangle of scientific thinking that stretches from the Pythagoreans to Einstein’s relativity and the quantum revolution with a focus on cosmology and the physical sciences. It will be safe for barstool physicists having only dim memories of junior high math and Starbucks philosophers who don’t “do science” at all.
Sessions will be sufficiently “stand-alone” to accommodate inevitable conflicts and missed dates. In the interest of continuity, latter sessions will include brief “catch-up” reviews of previous topics.
Date: May 14, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom
Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for the Zoom link
Date: May 21, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom
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Date: May 28, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom
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Date: June 4, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom
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Date: June 11, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom
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Date: June 18, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom
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April 18, 2025
Please join the Well-Being Committee on April 29, 2025, at 10:00 am – 11:30 am, in the Seminar Room at the Emeritus College (hybrid), for the first in a series of exciting programming scheduled over the next year with focus on well-being:
Title: Audiology & Technology: Understanding Hearing Loss and Your Options with Dr. Tarvin, Audiologist
Description: Hearing loss affects more than just your ears—it impacts brain health, communication, and overall well-being. This presentation will explore the physiology of hearing loss, its potential risks and consequences, and the latest advancements in hearing aid technology. Learn what to consider when selecting hearing aids, the options available today, and how to choose the right provider to ensure the best care for your hearing health.
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Hybrid: In the Seminar Room and online
Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for the Zoom link.
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