University Facilities

Student Engagement plays a key role in Clemson’s Recycling Program

Posted on by Keith Jones
Our interns are the unsung heroes of Clemson's recycling effort.
Our interns are the unsung heroes of Clemson’s recycling effort.

The Recycling Program at Clemson University provides opportunities to volunteers to learn more about recycling and waste reduction. It partners with Clemson programs and local high schools to engage students through active learning, inspiring them to advocate for recycling and waste reduction in their own communities.

Work Study and Internships

Recycling Services has a number of work-study positions that allow Clemson students to contribute to the program through the collection and sorting of recyclable materials. Students also participate in our Gameday Recycling program, an all-hands-on-deck activity where Recycling staff promote and collect recycling during home football games. As a result of their efforts, tailgates tend to recycle more and post-game cleanup is much easier to manage.

ClemsonLIFE and Pendleton High School

The recycling program at Kite Hill provides valuable work experience to students such as Ty Parris.
The recycling program at Kite Hill provides valuable work experience to students such as Ty Parris.

Recycling Services also offers employment to students from ClemsonLIFE, a collegiate program for students with intellectual disabilities, and to students from the special needs program at Pendleton High School. This opportunity allows students to gain real life work experience that not only prepares them for their futures but also teaches them about the ins and outs of the recycling process.

Creative Inquiry

Pendleton High School teacher Lani Anderson oversees her students as they sort through collected recycling.
Pendleton High School teacher Lani Anderson oversees her students as they sort through collected recycling.

Creative Inquiry (CI) courses are a huge part of the Recycling Program. CI classes have extremely specific topics and are usually centered around the completion of a semester long project. The two offered through the Recycling Program are focused on biodiesel production and food waste recovery. Both courses are valuable educational opportunities that are available to any student with an interest.

 

Human Factors and Ergonomic Society

Students from the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society (HFES) have been able to work with the Recycling Program on many projects. These include studies on bin signage, surveys on customer satisfaction, and evaluations on ergonomic studies.

HFES has aided our program many times, including with Gameday Recycling and recycling bin signage.
HFES has aided our program many times, including with Gameday Recycling and recycling bin signage.

Clemson’s Recycling Program is dedicated to offering educational opportunities for students. If you would like to learn more about Clemson Recycling and how you can get involved, e-mail recycle@clemson.edu or check out our Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/curecycling/.

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Construction Info for Returning Students

Posted on by Keith Jones

This post previously included construction information regarding the College of Business with lane closures along Walter T. Cox Boulevard. This project has been completed two days ahead and schedule and WTC is now open.

A few construction projects happening around campus will impact traffic as students return from the winter break. In addition, newly installed gates in front of Brackett Hall will prevent vehicles from entering the core of campus via Calhoun Drive.

Perimeter Road Near the Brooks Center

Diagram showing where construction is located along Perimeter Road near the Brooks Center
Construction is currently located near the Brooks Performing Arts Center.

The campus-wide electrical distribution upgrade continues, with Perimeter Road currently impacted by construction between Cherry Road and Brooks Center Drive. Presently the northern-most lanes along Perimeter are closed, and two-way traffic is being facilitated using the southern-most lanes between Brooks Center Drive and Cherry Rd.

Cherry Road between Bryan Circle and McMillan Road

Related underground utility construction is currently underway on Cherry Road, and with its final phase expected to end on January 8th. The project impacts the usual entrance to Bryan Circle, but a temporary detour is in place in which traffic can turn from McMillan Road onto Epsilon Zeta, accessing Bryan Circle that way.

New Gates along Calhoun Drive

To improve pedestrian safety in the core of campus, boom barriers have been installed along Calhoun Drive in front of Brackett Hall.  Employee spaces along this stretch have been converted to temporary loading spaces for deliveries.

For the most up to date information regarding construction and its impact to traffic on campus, please see our Road Work Google Map.

Posted in Construction, Energy, Safety, Utilities

CUFD Training scheduled at Johnstone Hall A-Section Dec. 2-4

Posted on by Keith Jones

The University Fire Department will be conducting training evolutions at Johnstone Hall A-Section on December 2, 3, & 4. The training will involve fire apparatus and several fire crews who will be flowing water in and around the building. Most of the training activity will be around the Harcombe loading dock side (Alpha Beta St.) and the upper floors of A-Section itself.

Any questions or concerns should be directed to the Fire Department at CUFD-EMS@clemson.edu or 864-656-2242.

Posted in Safety

We’re Looking for a Social Media Staffer!

Posted on by Keith Jones
Image of a sample tweet.
As a member of our social media team, you’d play a key role in developing and publishing content that highlights the ways we enhance the Clemson experience for students, educators, and guests.

University Facilities is seeking a social media student worker who can assist with the development of content that promotes the ways our organization contributes to the campus.

The student’s primary responsibility would be to interview company personnel, gathering facts, quotes and interesting trivia on upcoming projects, events and collaborations we’re involved in. The information collected by the student is then used as a basis for social media postings on various platforms including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, as well as our company blog. We’d expect the student employee to contribute to the creative process as well, creating content which upon final approval is published to the channel(s) listed above.

To succeed, a student would need to be comfortable interacting with University Facilities staff in a capacity not unlike a beat reporter. A lot of questions, a lot of note-taking, some photography and video recording to capture content. They would also need good writing skills that can communicate a story to a broad audience, sometimes in 280 characters, other times more. Familiarity with popular social media platforms is a must. Basic knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite is expected, but extensive experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere are nice to haves.

Familiar Adobe Premiere? You could help produce informative videos like the one above.

The student would be allowed to work up to 20 hours per week, with a consistent schedule that can be adhered to being ideal. The hourly pay would range from $7.50 to $10.50, based on the level of education and experience.

Interested students can e-mail Keith Jones at jones4@clemson.edu.

Posted in Public Relations

Walter T. Cox Boulevard / Calhoun Drive Intersection Now Open

Posted on by Keith Jones

Another major summer construction project has been completed: the reconstruction of the intersection of Walter T. Cox Boulevard and Calhoun Drive is now finished, with traffic flowing along WTC across all four lanes. Calhoun Drive is also fully accessible. The intersection now features a 4-inch tall traffic speed table designed to calm traffic through this pedestrian-heavy area between Sikes Hall, Douthit Hills and the soon to be completed College of Business.

Some work remains to be done with sidewalk construction and landscaping, but no further road closures are expected to be necessary.

This image shows that traffic can now freely move through Walter T. Cox and Calhoun Drive, with a note about remaining work to be done.
The third phase of this project consists of landscaping and sidewalk construction.
Posted in Construction, Hwy93, Landscaping, Renovations, Safety

Newman Road Now Open

Posted on by Keith Jones

Thanks to Hutch-N-Son Construction, one of this summer’s major construction projects has been completed two weeks ahead of schedule: Newman Road is now open to all traffic after being expanded from two lanes to four as drivers approach the intersection with McMillan Road. Vehicles traveling along Walter T. Cox Boulevard (Hwy. 93) can now reach Perimeter Road through Newman. The expansion will ease congestion as travelers enter and exit campus. With Newman now open, the entrance to McMillan along Perimeter will now close.

McMillan Road Utility Work

McMillan Road will continue to see construction through the fall semester as upgraded infrastructure is installed underground. Crews will be working along McMillian Road from the intersection with Newman Road toward Cherry Road. Portions of McMillan Road will be opened as the work in that area is complete. Residents in Calhoun Courts and Thornhill Village should use Morrison Road to reach the apartments in the area until construction along McMillian Road passes the entrances on to Dunavan Road, Omicron Pi Street and finally, Mills Rd.

For more information on road construction at Clemson University, please see our Road Work Map.

Posted in Construction, Energy, Utilities, Water

Summer Construction Update 6-11-19

Posted on by Keith Jones

There are many projects underway and the University is taking advantage of summer vacation for many to accomplish as much work as possible before the fall semester.

Highway 93

The underground utilities installation along Highway 93 between Sherman Road and Centennial Blvd. is complete and the highway is now fully open to traffic.  Permanent traffic lines will be painted on the roadway within the coming weeks.

This is a diagram showing the plan for the pedestrian safety table design planned for the intersection of Calhoun Dr. and Highway 93. For more information please call 656-2186.
The pedestrian safety table will aid in managing traffic at this heavily used crosswalk.

Calhoun Drive Intersection Reconstruction

The intersection of Calhoun Drive and Highway 93 is being modified to improve traffic flow. A raised crosswalk similar to the pedestrian safety table on Williamson Road between Memorial Stadium and the Scroll of Honor is being developed for pedestrians who will cross Highway 93 between Sikes Hall and the new College of Business. Work is on schedule with a projected full reopening of the intersection this August.

Cherry / McMillan Intersection

Phase I of the underground utilities installation has been completed at the intersection of Cherry Road and McMillan Road. Phase II is scheduled to begin on July 22 and will require another full closure of the intersection until August 1. The third and final phase of the installation in this area will be scheduled for late 2019.

This diagram shows how Newman will be expanded from 2 lanes to 4 as drivers approach McMillan. For more information call 656-2186.
The expansion of Newman Road will help enhance traffic flow as vehicles approach the intersection with McMillan Road.

McMillan Road near Redfern

Installation of underground utilities across McMillan Road between the Redfern Health Center and Edwards Hall is expected to begin the first week of July. This work should take approximately three weeks to complete.

Newman / McMillan Intersection

Newman Road is being widened to four-lanes north of McMillan Road. Work is underway to prepare for an upcoming road closure to be announced. Once started, the intersection will be closed for approx. three to four weeks, but expected to open by August 12. Aside from brief disruptions relying on flagmen to guide travelers through the construction area, Newman Road currently remains open.

Perimeter / Lot C-1

A new traffic light with dedicated turn lanes is being established at the intersection of Perimeter Road and the commuter parking Lot C-1. This area will see one-lane traffic at times, guided by flagmen to allow drivers to travel both directions in turn.

This diagram shows how Perimeter Road and Zeta Theta Road are being expanded to accommodate a new traffic light. For more information please call 656-2186.
The installation of a new traffic light as well as dedicated turn lanes will help ease congestion along Perimeter Road.

More information

Please see the Clemson University Road Work Google Map for the most up-to-date information on current construction schedules. We also post updates regarding the latest developments to our Twitter feed. Finally, those wishing to avoid having to navigate construction using their own vehicle can take advantage of Parking Services’ Park-n-Ride service. See their summer schedule for more information.

Posted in Construction, Planning & Design, Renovations, Safety, Utilities

Centennial Boulevard @ Highway 93 closed April 27-May 2

Posted on by Keith Jones

Centennial Boulevard will be closed where it intersects with Highway 93 from 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 until Thursday, May 2. The closure will allow contractors to install the final section of duct bank along 93.

Eastbound travelers along 93 will detour to Pine Street as they approach Centennial. For those coming from Highway 123, Perimeter Rd. is the recommended means for entering campus during construction.

This diagram shows an overhead look of where construction will occur, and where traffic can still flow freely.
The area in red indicates where construction will take place.
Posted in Uncategorized

Williamson Road closure at Highway 93 from April 19-24

Posted on by Keith Jones

Williamson Road will be closed at Highway 93 beginning Friday, April 19, at 5:00 pm to install a section of underground utilities that are vital to the project’s completion schedule. Weather permitting, this area will reopen by Wednesday, April 24. One lane of westbound traffic on Hwy. 93 will remain open during this time.

The visual above shows how traffic will flow through construction in this area.
The visual above shows how traffic will flow through construction in this area.
Posted in Construction, Hwy93

Highway 93 to reopen for Spring Game

Posted on by Keith Jones

All lanes of Highway 93 from College Avenue to Centennial Boulevard will be temporarily reopened by the morning of Friday, April 5, ahead of this weekend’s Spring Game and Ring Ceremony.

Beginning Monday, April 8, traffic control will resume with one-way travel heading westbound along the single northernmost lane. This will mark the start of the final paving phase of the Highway 93 project which is scheduled to be fully completed by early June, weather permitting.

This visual shows the traffic control plan starting on April 8.

Posted in Construction, Hwy93