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Registration deadline nears for Men of Color National Summit

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Registration ends Thursday for the Clemson University-hosted inaugural Men of Color National Summit, which will take place at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, April 27-28. Organizers say that more than 1,600 people are already registered. The goal of the summit is to attract and retain a highly talented and diverse group of students, faculty, […]

Employees earn $500 through new employee referral program

Since the university announced it was in a position to reward its employees for leveraging their extensive networks to secure new Clemson University hires, 313 employees have enlisted to help. Recently Kristin Foster and Michelle Gareri each picked up $500 because Clemson hired new employees they had referred using the employee referral program. Click here […]

Participate in Week of Gratitude

By Kelly Geiger Office of Central Donor Relations Two Words. Eight Letters. Thank you! Less than a week ago, thousands of Clemson donors raised more than $2 million in the second annual Give Day. Those donors are among many who choose to support Clemson University in its mission and vision. There are many facilities, programs, […]

CI students bring awareness to human-elephant conflict

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By Jessica Mussro, Program Assistant Clemson Abroad A Creative Inquiry (CI) group is tackling international conservation issues through educational resources. Working with Clemson biological sciences doctoral candidate Christie Sampson, the team creates educational materials related to human-elephant conflict (HEC), confrontations resulting from habitat destruction or disruption, leading to human and elephant casualties, crop damage, etc. […]

Passing the baton: Faculty and Staff Senate change leadership

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Brynn Streppa, Class of 2017 It’s been a great year for Staff Senate president Deveraux Williams and Faculty Senate president Mary Beth Kurz. While both have made great accomplishments during their terms, they were ready to pass the baton to new leadership and they did just that during separate ceremonies yesterday. Staff Senate During his […]

Diversity Benefits for Higher Education online course available

The Office of Inclusion and Equity and the Office of Human Resources have collaborated to provide an online diversity and inclusion awareness course that supports the university’s comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Program. All university employees received two email notifications that the online education course, Diversity Benefits for Higher Education, was available. Please click here to […]

Nominate for the Safe Driver Award

Nominations are now being accepted for South Carolina’s State Government Safe Driver Award Program, recognizing employees who safely operated state-owned vehicles. Nominations for this award are being accepted for the calendar year 2016. Employees may qualify for a certificate for each calendar year of safe driving, and a lapel pin for each five years of […]

Facilitate effective dialogue through GOODTalk

The Gantt Multicultural Center is now accepting applications for its fall 2017 GOODTalk sessions. GOODTalk is a 10-week sustained dialogue for staff and faculty across the campus. GOODTalk will engage 8-15 participants around topics which influence our student and staff communities, relevant to understanding and facilitating dialogue. This experience will offer an opportunity for personal […]

April is Research and Innovation Month, events scheduled

By Maggie Masterson, Class of 2017 As part of Research and Innovation Month, the Office of Sponsored Programs is hosting a workshop on team science for both faculty and staff, featuring Dr. Sam Gannon of Vanderbilt University. The workshop will focus on building skills to form and maintain successful research teams. The event is scheduled […]

When women get their due: Six honored with Outstanding Women Awards

By Jackie Todd, Office of University Relations For years, women have contributed to the success of Clemson University. The President’s Commission on the Status of Women at Clemson University honors those efforts each year its annual Outstanding Women Awards. This year, the spotlight was on six amazing women. Diane Perpich, Ph.D. was recognized with the […]