Month: October 2015

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates will visit Clemson University Monday, Nov. 2 to host a question-and-answer session with students.

“A Conversation with Bill Gates: The Future Generation’s Role in Addressing the World’s Greatest Challenges” will be at 4:30 p.m. in Tillman Hall auditorium. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and will close at 4 p.m.

Gates’ talk is student-centered, so priority seating is allotted to Clemson students who registered for tickets yesterday. Student tickets for the event were claimed in 10 minutes.

Limited seating available for faculty and staff

A very limited amount of tickets are available for faculty and staff to attend. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. One ticket per attendee. Faculty and staff should click here to register and download a ticket. Faculty and staff must present a ticket and Clemson ID at the door.

The event will be streamed live on ClemsonTV and overflow seating to see Gates’ presentation will be in Ballroom B at the Hendrix Student Center.

Gates and his wife, Melinda, launched the Gates Foundation to expand educational opportunities and access to information technology in the U.S. and enhance health care and reduce extreme poverty in the world.

For questions, send an email to rsvp@clemson.edu.

Robert E. Stadtmiller of Pendleton died Oct. 10, 2015. He was a trades craftsman, who retired in 1992 after 25 years of service.

He is survived by his stepdaughter.

Memorials may be sent to Ms. Phyllis Graham 106 Calhoun Avenue, Pendleton, SC 29670.

Clinton H. Hallman Sr, , of Aiken died September 1, 2015. He was a county extension agent-senior associate, who retired in 1984 after 13 years of service.

He is survived by his daughter.

Memorials may be sent to Ms. DeRena Boose, 513 Linler Lane, Aiken, SC 29805.

The International Festival, scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 at Bowman Field has been canceled. The cancellation is due to the expected rain fall for the remainder of the week as well as the anticipated unsafe field conditions on Bowman Field for Sunday. A new date will be determined in the near future. We hope to provide the best experience for students and community members who make this event a success.

Please direct any questions to LaNita Weisenberger at lweisen@clemson.edu.

Want to have your say about print and mail services offered to campus? As a Clemson employee, please participate in our On Campus Print and Mail Services Satisfaction Survey.  Your anonymous answers will help to improve the variety and quality of services offered.

Click here to begin this seven-minute survey. The survey closes Nov. 4.

International Services releases the fall 2015 schedule of programs for the Clemson Is Global series, and all Clemson faculty and staff are invited to participate. This semester’s programs will allow you to explore best practices for intercultural communication, practice forming the sounds in common Chinese names, and enhance your knowledge of international student requirements and processes. If you work closely with international students and scholars, then you won’t want to miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge. To reserve your spot, please complete the form linked below the session(s) you plan to attend below.

Communicating with Intercultural Competence

3-4:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30

E-304 Martin Hall

An interactive training exercise designed to increase intercultural awareness and introduce specific communication strategies.

Please click here to reserve your seat.

Pronunciation of Chinese Student Names

3:30-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5

E-304 Martin Hall

Names are an important part of everyone’s identity. If someone pronounces your name correctly, you feel acknowledged and accepted. Come join us and learn how to pronounce common Chinese names.

Please click here to reserve your seat.

 Student Visas 101

3-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3

E-304 Martin Hall

Information to support faculty, staff, and administrators with academic, employment, and general advising for international students.

Please click here to reserve your spot.

The final LIVE session of the Clemson U.Lab Hub will be this Thursday, October 29 in Room 118 of the Academic Success Center.  Join us at 9 a.m. if you have a prototype to pitch, or want to preview a sample of projects developed through the MIT Presencing Institute. There will be a sign up board for those interested in participating in the development of proposed Clemson Hub prototypes. At 10 a.m., we will connect virtually along with 45,000+ global change-makers for the U.Lab LIVE “Co-Evolving” session with MIT Professor Otto Scharmer, who will be sharing emerging results from U.Lab participants’ multi-local prototyping.  Everyone is welcome to join for either or both sessions.

Clemson Be True is a grant-supported project of the Chief Diversity Office in cooperation with these campus partners: CODA (Undergraduate Student Government’s Council on Diversity Affairs); Clemson Abroad; Clemson Ethos; Creative Inquiry; The DEN (Design & Entrepreneurship Network); Economic Development; Clemson Thinks2; Global Engagement; Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Multicultural Center; International Center for Academic Integrity; International Services; PEER; Rutland Institute for Ethics; Service Alliance; Social Media Listening Center; WISE; and Women’s Leadership at Clemson. For questions, contact Kathy Russ at cu_betrue@clemson.edu or 864-656-3642.

If you’ve ever had a desire to obtain a golf course membership, how’s the time to do it. The nationally ranked Walker Golf Course is offering a special on memberships now through the end of February. Officials say that those who join sooner rather than later will receive additional perks, including no monthly dues for an extended period of time.

Interested? Click here for more information and contact the Pro Shop at 864-656-0236.

By Alexa Emerson, Class of 2017

Experience Clemson, the interactive virtual museum located in the heart of Greenville, has been named one of 24 finalists in the People’s Choice segment of the International Interior Design Association’s Design Excellence Awards.

The number of votes rendered online will determine the winner of the competition.

Here’s how you can help

Voting is open to the public and will run through midnight on Oct. 21. Click here to vote now.

Experience Clemson had its grand opening in September. The unique downtown space offers visitors insight on Clemson’s people, traditions and history. Read more about Experience Clemson here.

Jessica Johnson, the Experience Clemson site manager thinks the museum has a good chance to win the competition because of its unique and contemporary design.

“The design needed to resonate what you think of when you think of Clemson—warm, inviting, and dynamic,” she said.

Competition organizers will announce the winner on Oct. 22.

Due to the recent storm, open enrollment has been extended. You now have until Nov. 6 to make changes to your state insurance package—including dental this year—and enroll or re-enroll in a Medical Spending Account (MSA) and/or Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA). Any changes you make will take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.

Need help?
·         The Office of Human Resources’ Benefits unit strives to be a knowledgeable resource. Please contact them at 864-656-2000 or online at Ask-HR with questions.
·         One open-enrollment class remains! The class will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Oct. 22 at the Student Senate Chambers (campus map) and includes a 20-minute presentation followed by one-on-one time with a benefits counselor. Click here, and then click ‘View Upcoming Classes’ to register!

‘Do it yourself’ links:
·         Make changes to your state insurance package online through your PEBA MyBenefits profile at www.eip.sc.gov/MyBenefits.
·         Enroll or re-enroll in a Medical Spending Account and/or Dependent Care Spending Account through your MyFBMC member profile at www.MyFBMC.com. Re-enrollment in an MSA or DCSA for 2016 is not automatic.
·         Click here for benefits details or visit PEBA’s Benefits Advantage.