Inside Clemson

Three tips you need to know to lead

By Jillian Gaskins, Class of 2018 Clemson University Relations Leigh Dodson and Amy Lawton-Rauh know a few things about leadership. Dodson, who led the 2017-18 Staff Senate and Lawton-Rauh, who presided over the Faculty Senate during that time, have had a year to learn, re-learn and refine their skills. After passing their leadership roles to […]

New global partnerships database enhances engagement, collaboration

By Jillian Gaskins, Class of 2018 Clemson University Relations A new database, called MoveOn, is now accessible through the Global Partnerships and Initiatives Office within the Office of Global Engagement.  This new tool allows faculty and staff to easily access information about Clemson University’s global partnerships and activities around the world, as well as stimulate […]

Serve on the Black Faculty and Staff Commission

Faculty and staff can make a difference in promoting diversity at Clemson. The President’s Commission on Black Faculty and Staff is accepting nominations for two staff seats and one faculty seat. The Commission documents the status of black faculty and staff and advises the Chief Diversity Officer with specific recommendations for increasing diversity and enhancing […]

Watt Center sponsors SAS analytics drop-in sessions

By Blythe Steelman Public Information Director Watt Family Innovation Center The Watt Family Innovation Center is sponsoring an ongoing series of drop-in sessions for faculty, staff and students, aimed at helping individuals learn how to use SAS analytics software. These drop-in sessions, facilitated by Research Associate and Professor David White, are designed to help researchers, […]

Clemson Home offers free lunch April 25

There IS such thing as a free lunch. Seriously. Thanks to our friends at Clemson Home, please make plans to join your colleagues and friends at the fifth annual Clemson Home luncheon, which will be held from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at the Carillon Gardens and Amphitheater on Clemson’s main campus. […]

Seminar helps you plan for the future

The Office of Human Resources will host a Planning for the Future seminar Friday, April 20, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Room 118, Academic Success Center (map). The schedule includes a 60-minute lunch period. Lunch is on your own. The Planning for the Future seminar covers: · Retirement benefits · Social Security […]

Robert Dye McNair, retiree – April 3, 2018

Robert Dye McNair, 95, of Alcolu died April 3, 2018. He was a county agent in Clemson’s Cooperative Extension Service, who retired in 1978 with 29 years of service.  McNair was a 1948 graduate of Clemson College and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He is survived by his […]

McKenzie to retire, $50,000 endowment established

Pic of Jack McKenzie

By Laura Holt Communications Coordinator Development and Alumni Relations Clemson alumnus. Clemson employee. Alpha Phi Omega advisor. Jack McKenzie wears many Clemson hats. For more than 40 years, McKenzie has been a vital member of our Clemson Family. He’s been an inspiration to many as he has dedicated his life to enriching Clemson and bringing […]

Transferring the gavel: Leaders assume new roles in Staff, Faculty senates

Pic of Leigh Dodson and Dan Hofmann

By Jackie Todd, University Relations Themes of communication, relationships and advocacy were heard as new leaders took the helms of the Faculty and Staff Senates yesterday in separate ceremonies. Difference maker Three years ago, Dan Hofmann was fighting for his life. Clemson’s director of parking and transportation services, Hofmann was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He […]

Six honored with Outstanding Women awards

Outstanding Women Awards-group shot

By Jackie Todd, University Relations A faculty and a staff member were among six women who were recognized by the President’s Commission on the Status of Women during its Outstanding Women awards ceremony last week. The ceremony concluded the series of Women’s History Month events held in March. Faculty and staff awards Margaret Ptacek was […]