Inside Clemson

Malcolm Russell Fersner, retiree, Oct. 17, 2018

Malcolm Russell Fersner, 81, of Orangeburg died Oct 17, 2018. He was a field specialist with the department of Livestock and Poultry Health. He retired in 2000 with 31 years of service but was rehired back into a regular part time position and actively employed until his death, giving him 48 years of service to […]

W. Edward Crawford, retiree, Oct 14, 2018

W. Edward Crawford, 74, of Anderson died Oct 14, 2018. He was an engineering associate, Agricultural Support with PSA, who retired in 2003 with 35 years of service. Crawford is survived by his wife, two children, family and friends. Funeral services were held Oct 16 at Cannon Memorial Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to […]

John Orin Patterson, student – Oct. 20, 2018

John Orin Patterson, 19, died Oct. 20, 2018. He was a freshman environmental and natural resources major from Laurens. “John had a bright and promising future ahead of him,” said Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students L. Christopher Miller. “We are heartbroken at this loss.” Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is […]

Lyle C. Wilcox, former dean, Oct. 5, 2018

Lyle C. Wilcox, 86, of Flagler Beach, FL died October 5, 2018. He was a Dean of Engineering at Clemson. Wilcox joined Clemson as Draper Professor in the summer of 1965 and a year later became head of the electrical engineering department at 34 years old. He was promoted again, this time to associate dean, […]

In The Know – Oct. 15, 2018

Pic of Laura Olson

By Cloe Michaud, Class of 2020 Political science professor elected president of the Society for the Scientific Study for Religion (SSSR) Laura Olson, J. Strom Thurmond Professor of Political Science at Clemson University, has been elected president of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR). The society is the leading scholarly organization for […]

State Insurance Package – What’s new for 2019

PEBA poster

By Lisa A. Gagnon, Director, Workforce Benefits and Well-being Office of Human Resources October is an important month if you’re eligible for the State Insurance Package! Take advantage of the annual open enrollment period from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 to make select changes to your coverage and take a few minutes to learn about […]

Alpheus Victor “Vic” Bethea III, retiree, Oct. 5, 2018

Alpheus Victor “Vic” Bethea, 76, of Latta died Oct. 5, 2018. He was an assistance extension director with the Cooperative Extension Service of Dillon and Marlboro Counties. Bethea is survived by his wife, two children and, family and friends. Funeral services were held in Latta United Methodist Church on Oct 7. Memorials can be made […]

Have extra leave? Donate to the leave pool before Dec. 31

It is that time of year again to consider helping your state colleagues who are encountering extraordinary personal situations. Employees are encouraged to contribute excess sick leave and/or annual leave that they don’t anticipate using to the State Employee Leave Transfer Program. Donations must be made before Dec. 31, 2018. Click here to donate. Annual […]

Alertus available on Innovation campus desktops and all mobile phones

By Jackie Todd, University Relations The Alertus mass notification system, implemented in 2016 to provide alert messages on main campus desktops, has expanded its reach. Faculty, staff and students can now get Alertus warnings on their cell phone by downloading the Alertus app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). Just select the […]

Accomplished disability rights consultant to visit during National Disability Employment Awareness Month

By Cloe Michaud, Class of 2020 “Empowering all” is this year’s theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and that’s what Priscilla Harrison, the director of ADA services and compliance/ADA coordinator, plans to do at Clemson. Harrison helped plan this year’s events for NDEAM to celebrate the contributions of persons with disabilities, promote accessibility […]