Emeritus College Moves to Virtual Programming!!

The Emeritus College had a full schedule of events for this spring to take place at the College. Given recent events, we have had to rethink about how we can best deliver these events to our faculty in a safe, engaging manner! With the Governor closing all P-K schools and universities through April 30^th, plus the President’s guidelines to continue social distancing through the end of  May means that will continue to be working differently. The Emeritus College has developed opportunities to continue to host live programming for our members utilizing the videoconferencing format, ZOOM.  The first live webinar is planned for April 9^th at 10:00am with Lili Klar and Rodger Bishop of the Clemson Libraries, using the Zoom platform.

Click HERE for a prepared resource sheet on the Zoom format.  We can manage 300 participants in the Zoom platform, so please join us.  We will continue to add programming each week! If you would like to provide a program for emeritus faculty via the webinar format, please contact Nicci Hanewald (nherman@clemson.edu),  so we can make sure and get the program on the schedule.   We also are exploring additional avenues for interactions through social media and will let you know when those go online.

The College looks forward to providing engaging program for our faculty during this time!! Stay safe and healthy!

Emeritus College Offers a Varied Program Schedule for Emeritus Faculty, the University and the Community! 

During the first two months of 2020, the Emeritus College has had a robust programming schedule with options for everyone. Our musical events took us on a Musical Journey through the Americas from Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans (Dr. Paula Heusinkveld, Professor Emerita of Languages and Jorge Medina) to the Classical Guitar with Yuji Kishimoto, Professor Emeritus of Architecture.

Well-renowned chemist, Dr. Mary Virginia Orna offered a seminar on “How Color Changed the World” which traced the history of color usage as a chemical endeavor from the earliest records to the present day. Dr. Leigh Anne Clark, Professor of Genetics and Biochemistry, provided a wonderful session on her research in canine inherited diseases. Local Author, Vince Jackson, presented his research on Clemson’s Little John Grill. A Clemson landmark where many famous musicians preformed and was important in the elimination of Jim Crow Law in South Carolina. Dr. John Meriwether, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy, held a insightful and informative seminar on his

climate change research and findings. The French language has played an important role in Dr. John Bednar’s, Professor Emeritus of Languages, and we were lucky to have him share his experiences both with the language and the country of France.

For participants that wanted a more hands-on approach to learning, the  College held workshops on Genealogy with Sylvia Thomas,  English Dance with Dr. Jamison (Professor Emeritus of Mathematical Sciences), Self-Publishing with Dr. Fred Sias (Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering), Talking and Playing Video Games with Your Grandkids with Dr. Brian Malloy, Associate Professor Emeritus of Computer Science, and a lunch discussion with Ed Arnold, Professor Emeritus of Languages, about his interactions and friendships built in East Germany through pen pal letters.

All this and only two months into the year!! Click HERE for more information regarding upcoming events or visit the EC Website or University Calendar.

2019 Holiday Social: Fun, Food and Fellowship

Over 200 faculty and guests kicked off the holiday season at Palmettos Catering and Event Center in Pendleton on December 3. The evening was full of fun, music and great food! Thanks to Terri and Jim, also of Palmettos Smokehouse and Oyster Bar, for all the great catering and the wonderful location!! HornTraXX  provided the festive music with plenty of dancing!!  The Fun Box Photo Booth Company provided faculty and their guest an opportunity for fun photos to commemorate the night!! A great time was had by all!

National College Learning Center Association
Lifetime Achievement Award

Beginning with the Annual Conference in 2003, the NCLCA Executive Board has honored learning center professionals who have contributed an extraordinary amount of service to the learning center profession, including research, publications, service, and leadership.

2019 Recipient: Elaine Richardson

Elaine Richardson earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Memphis State University.  She then went on to earn a Master of Science in Dairy Science and later a PhD in Animal Physiology at Clemson University. Elaine began her career in higher education as a Research Technologist at Clemson University in 1972. She soon transitioned to an instructional role, becoming a professor of Animal and Veterinary Science. In 1998, Elaine entered the field of learning support, when she accepted the Coordinator position for Clemson University’s CU 101 (University Success Skills). Then, in 2002 she became the Director of Clemson’s Academic Success Center, where she served until 2014. Elaine’s love for students and for the learning support community led her to NCLCA where she continues to serve. Her contributions to NCLCA include serving as Vice-President, President, and Immediate Past President from 2009-2012; Chair of the committee to develop the Learning Center of Excellence Program from 2010-2014; Co-chair of the NCLCA Webinar program from 2014-2016; Chair of the Learning Center of Excellence Program from 2015-2018; Certification Chair on the NCLCA Board from 2015-2018; and Learning Center of Excellence Review Committee from 2015 to the present. Under Elaine’s direction, two of her tutors won the ATP Tutor of the Year Award and one student won the 2006 International Outstanding SI Leader award. Additionally, her learning center has won the International Outstanding Supplemental Instruction Program Award, the NCLCA/LSCHE Website Excellence Award, and the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award. Elaine co-organized and drafted the bylaws for the South Carolina College Learning Center Association. She has devoted her life to serving her students, colleagues, and profession.

Previous recipients:
Frank Christ: 2003                                                                                              

Martha Maxwell: 2004                                                                                         

Carol Cashen: 2005                                                                                   

Charlotte Short: 2008

Johanna Dvorak: 2011

Alan Craig: 2014

Jacqueline Harris: 2017

David Reedy: 2018                                                                                                                        

Professor Emerita and Director Coordinates team for Pledge the Pink!!

The Tumornators, led by team captain, Elaine Richardson, Professor Emerita of Animal and Veterinary Sciences  and Director, participated in the 2019 Pledge the Pink 3 day/10 miles a day walk for breast cancer.  During the event held October 25-28, they walked 10 miles each day on Hunting Island, Dataw Island, and Fripp Island.  The team raised $5425.28, and the 1500 walkers total raised over $420,000.  The funds will be used for breast cancer screening, treatment, and research.  Elaine also serves as the chair of the Pledge the Pink Foundation Board.

Tumornators Team Members

Janis Hall (Dr. Richardson’s Sister and Clemson Alum)
Janet Dillon (Retired CU Staff Member)
Sharon Moore (Former CU Employee)
Debi Culler (Current CU Employee)
Perry Bengston-Howard
Nela Laughridge
Jennifer Vesper
Dr. Elaine Richardson (MS-1976; PhD-1986, Employee for 43.5 Years)

Music Event with New Tricks Trio

Several emeritus faculty and their guests enjoyed the music of this Americana group. The audience was treated to wonderful music as well as learning about the history of the songs and their authors!

New Tricks Trio is an acoustic group steeped in the musical style known as Americana. Americana being the perfect blend of blues, rock, folk and country music. The group’s diverse repertoire includes songs by Lead Belly, Bob Dylan, Hank Williams, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson. Band members are Vince Jackson [harmonica / vocals], John Mims [lead guitar / vocals] and Dave Scherrep [guitar / vocals].

Lecturer Emerita Earns Recognition for 60 Years of Service

Lucy Eubanks, Lecturer Emerita of Chemistry, was recently recognized at the regional American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting on September 17, 2019 for her 60 years of service to ACS.  Over the past 60 years, she has participated in several ACS curriculum projects, including Chemistry in the Community and Chemistry in Context, where she served for two editions as Editor-In-Chief and Senior Author. She has received a national CATALYST award for teaching excellence and is co-recipient of a national award for distinguished service to the ACS Division of Chemical Education. She is a past chair of that Division and has served the Western Carolinas ACS Local Section as Chair, Alternate Councilor, and Councilor. Mrs. Eubanks brought notice to the Section with her leadership roles on the ACS Local Section Activities Committee and the ACS Leadership Advisory Board. Lucy currently serves on the Emeritus College Executive Committee and Advisory Board. Click HERE to view her award.

**Information obtained from American Chemical Society press release**

EC Annual Fall Picnic and Business Meeting

The Emeritus College has had a great start to the fall with our Fall Picnic and Annual Business meeting. A great time was had by over 200 emeritus faculty and guests at Palmetto’s Event Center in Pendleton. The event not only offered great food and

fellowship but also recognized Dr. Linda Gahan, Associate Professor Emerita of Biological Sciences, as the recipient of the Emeritus Award for Community Service.  This award was established by the Emeritus College Advisory Board to recognize emeritus faculty members who provide extraordinary service to the community or their professions outside the university and Emeritus College. The award is presented in odd-numbered years. Click HERE to read how Dr. Linda Gahan continues to give back to her community in retirement!

Dr. Hoke Hill, Professor Emeritus of Mathematical Sciences, also was recognized for his service to the College as Chair of the Advisory Board for 2018-19. Dr. Don McKale, Chair 2019-20, presented Dr. Hill with a commemorative clock as well as thanked all members of the College that volunteer their time as Board Members, Committee Chairs, Committee Members and those who have donated to the College over the past year!

Dixie Goswami, Professor Emerita of English, honored by Middlebury College!

Press Release 8/10/2019 from Middlebury College, Middlebury Vermont  RIPTON, Vt.

As the Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English enters  its Centennial year, the graduates of the Class of 2019 rejoiced in the 100th Commencement exercises on the evening of Saturday, August 10.

Middlebury President, Laurie Patton, acknowledged the life’s work of Dixie Goswami, retiring faculty member and founder of the Bread Loaf  Teacher Network, by awarding her the Virtue Family Exceptional Service Award, which recognizes faculty and staff who go above and beyond
their professional responsibilities to support and connect with students and to live in an exemplary way that builds a more engaged and inclusive Middlebury.

Patton praised Goswami as a forward-looking educator and activist who has revolutionized educational theory and practice over her 38 years of teaching and leading at Bread Loaf. The Middlebury president also expressed admiration for Goswami’s ability to always put students’ voices and imaginations at the center of the learning process. Goswami led the effort in the 1980s to bring more public school teachers to Bread Loaf. Over 40 percent of the School of English’s teacher population are now from public schools. Patton lauded Goswami as a force, a visionary, a changemaker, and an inspiration. Goswami received, as noted by Patton, a rare honor: a standing ovation in absentia.

Goswami, Clemson Professor emerita, holds honorary degrees from Presbyterian College and Middlebury College.  She is co-founder (1996) and Director of the Write to Change Foundation.

Clemson University’s Emeritus College was one of two institutions featured in a recent article in The Chronicle for Higher Education. The article titled After a Career in Higher Education, an Encore by Julia Piper, focuses on the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s (UMBC)  Wisdom Institute and Clemson University’s Emeritus College.

Click HERE to read the article in its entirety!

Dr. Debbie Jackson, CU Emeritus College Director