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On May 1, 2018 the Emeritus College held it’s annual Emeritus Day event at the Madren Center. Emeritus Faculty were able to visit with organizations providing services to the faculty and enjoy fellowship with other faculty members. The 2017-18 emeriti were honored in the BellSouth Auditorium to a packed house! A fantastic lunch was enjoyed and Dr. Cheryl Dye provided a relevant keynote address on engaged aging. We thank President Clements and Provost Jones for attending the event as well as several deans and department chairs!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY AND INFORMATION ABOUT OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER!!

Dr. Cecil O. Huey, Professor Emeritus in Mechanical Engineering, was announced as the 2018 Distinguished Emeriti for his continued contributions since his retirement in 2006 to the University, the community and the Emeritus College. Click HERE for more information about the award and Dr. Huey’s contributions!!  Congratulations Cecil!!

EMERITUS COLLEGE WINS INNOVATION AWARD FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF RETIREMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN HIGHER ORGANIZATIONS

This national award is for two innovative Clemson programs administered by emeritus faculty (Conversations with International Students and the Clemson English Speaking Proficiency test) for the University. CLICK HERE TO SEE PRESS RELEASE.

The two vital University programs recognized utilize the talents of the Emeriti faculty to fill an essential need. The Conversations with International Students (CIS) is a mentoring program designed to assist international graduate students improve their English speaking ability and adjust to life at Clemson and Clemson English Speaking Proficiency (CESP) is a test administered to international graduate students seeking assistantships. It is designed to measure the student’s ability to answer questions proficiently in English. This partnership enhances the relationship between Emeriti and the University as well as  it is very rewarding for the Emeriti to have the one on one interaction with the International Students. These mentorships  not only improve the international student’s speaking proficiency but also helps him/her learn and experience the current culture right away after enrolling. The program is directed by Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Adolph Beyerlein, PhD. If you are an emeritus faculty member, please feel free to contact Dr. Beyerlein at  albrl@clemson.edu  with any questions about volunteering for this great program!!   Dr. Beyerlein also was the 2017 recipient of the Distinguished Emeriti Award!   

The award will be presented to the Emeritus College at the AROHE national conference in October of 2018.

A TIME FOOD, FELLOWSHIP and VALUABLE INFORMATION!!

Emeritus Day is just around the corner on May 1, 2018 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Madren Center. The day promises to be full of great information by campus organizations that provide benefits to emeritus faculty, fellowship, a chance to welcome the 2017-18 emeriti, eat some great food and hear our keynote speaker, Dr. Cheryl Dye, speak on why it is important to stay engaged as one ages. Please note that the time to RSVP for the luncheon portion has passed. Contact Nicci Hanewald at 864-656-3990 or nherman@clemson.edu with questions or for further information. This event is for emeritus faculty and their guests only.

Click HERE to view schedule for the day and for information about our keynote speaker!!

Professor Emeritus of Performing Arts and Dean, CAAH Chip Egan was awarded the Lifetime Service Award by the South Carolina Theatre Association for contributions made between July 2016 and June 2017. The award is presented to nominated individuals that have contributed significantly to theatre in South Carolina throughout their careers. The presentation of the award will be Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Trustus Theatre in Columbia South Carolina.

 Congratulations CHIP!!!

Clemson University emeritus faculty  recognized for their decades of service and contributions to the CAAH and the University!

Six emeritus faculty were among those inducted into the the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the Madren Center on March 9, 2018. These inductees were the second class to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Dr. Roger Liska, Professor Emeritus of Construction Science and Management

Dr. Jerry Reel, Professor Emeritus of History

John Acorn, MFA, Professor Emeritus of Visual Arts

Chip Egan, MFA, Professor Emeritus of Performing Arts

Mickey Harder, MM, Professor Emerita of Performing Arts and Director of Brooks Center

Dr. Art Young, Professor Emeritus of English

Each awardee received a framed pen & ink drawing by Jim Barker, Professor Emeritus of Architecture and President, of a view of campus through a window of Hardin Hall, home to many of CAAH majors.

John Acorn receiving award during the induction ceremony

Toshiko Kishimoto, associate professor emerita of languages, recently has been awarded a national medal of distinction — the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays Medal — by the Emperor of Japan in a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Tokyo. An honorable certificate signed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also was presented to Professor Kishimoto for her longtime efforts to promote Japanese language and culture, especially in the United States. Click HERE for article in the NEWSSTAND.

2018 MLA Bibliography Fellowships Available

Deadline April 1, 2018

The Modern Language Association (MLA) invites applications for its 2018 MLA Bibliography Fellowships. These Fellowships are for a three-year period, beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2021.

Fellowships offer opportunities to retirees in modern language fields to continue their professional contributions as bibliographers. The program ensures that important and up-to-date texts and materials are accessible to present and future scholars.  Click HERE for more information.

EMERITUS DAY SCHEDULED – MAY 1, 2018 (10 am – 2pm at the Madren Center)

We have moved this annual event to the spring and it will be better than ever!!  Several University providers will be available to help you navigate your benefits, including parking services so you can apply for your parking permit before it expires!! The Provost and President will be honoring the 2017-18 emeriti at 11:30 am in the BellSouth Auditorium and the luncheon will follow. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Cheryl Dye, Director of the Institute for Engaged Aging and Professor Emerita of Public Health Sciences. Please RSVP by April 18 using one of the following: click  HERE and fill out the information then click submit,  call the EC office (864-656-3990), email nherman@clemson.edu or by visiting the EC Homepage  and clicking on purple tab (on the right) then fill out information (be sure to click on the submit button at the bottom of the form).  Please indicate any special dietary considerations when you RSVP, we will not be able to honor any requests the day of the event. 

 Download Invitation HERE

The emeritus faculty were treated to a very informative seminar regarding Cybersecurity as it relates to older adults. The seminar was presented by Josh Smith, CCIT Office of Information Security and Privacy and Manager of Endpoint Security  for CU, spoke to the those in attendance about how to protect themselves from phishing, viruses, Trojan horses, and other malware used in attempts to steal one’s identity. Josh also informed those in attendance about the University’s efforts to maintain a safe cyber environment for CU.