Inside Clemson

President and First Lady to host holiday open house Dec. 4

Kelly McKeon, Class of 2020 President Jim Clements and First Lady Beth Clements will host this year’s Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, in the Almeda Jacks Ballroom, located on the second floor of the Hendrix Student Center. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend and join in […]

United Way Campaign approaches goal

By Kelly McKeon, Class of 2020 The United Way campaign is closing in on this year’s goal of raising $130,000. With two weeks left, and nearly $113,000 raised, campaign organizers believe the goal is more than attainable. They are confident in the continued generosity of Clemson faculty and staff. The United Way campaign officially ends […]

In The Know—Nov. 26, 2018

By Cloe Michaud, Class of 2020 Professor of environmental sustainability traveled to foster US-China research Gary Machlis, professor of environmental sustainability, joined scientists from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in Beijing to foster US-China research on future urban sustainability initiatives. The delegation met with the Chinese National Academy of Science and […]

Faculty and staff recognized at final two home football games

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Taylor Summey, Class of 2021 Thanksgiving isn’t just a time to eat turkey and plan Black Friday shopping. At the final two home football games of the season, Clemson has given thanks to some of its best and brightest as part of the Professor of the Game and Staff Member of the Game program. The […]

New lecturer rank added, allows additional promotion opportunity

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By Jackie Todd, University Relations Lecturers at Clemson now have a second promotion opportunity, thanks to the Faculty Senate. At its Nov. 13 meeting, the senate approved a third lecturer rank to its existing classifications. The new rank, called principal lecturer, will reside at the top of the lecturer scale, making the rank progression: lecturer, […]

Jason Lee Jordan, faculty – Nov. 8, 2018

Jason Lee Jordan, 49, of Easley died Nov. 8, 2018. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he served his country with honor. At Clemson, Jordan was a popular golf instructor with the PRTM Leisure Skills department for 11 years. “Jason spread the joy of golfing to hundreds of students and was highly regarded by students and […]

Shirley S. Garrison, retiree – Nov. 2, 2018

Shirley S. Garrison, 72, of Liberty died Nov., 2, 2018. Garrison was an administrative specialist for the Student Health Center and retired in 2000 with 30 years of service. Garrison is survived by her husband, children, family and friends. Funeral services were held Nov. 5 Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to […]

Resources for tax preparation

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued new 2018 tax charts to support the tax reform bill (The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). The university’s Payroll Office communicated these changes in early February and implemented the new tax charts beginning with your February 15 paycheck. The impact for existing employees was most likely a decrease in […]

In the Know – Nov. 12

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 By Cloe Michaud, Class of 2019 Associate professor of scene design honored with Suzi Bass Award Shannon Robert was honored with a Suzi Bass Award from Atlanta’s professional theater community. Robert is an associate professor of scene design. She was recognized for her scenery in the Aurora/Theatrical Outfit co-production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. […]

New spousal hire program gaining momentum

Recently wed and recently hired by Clemson University, John Vitalis and Stephanie Passow are positive proof that the university’s new spousal hire program is up and running strong. The mission of TalentSource, Clemson’s new program that engages new faculty and staff hires by offering assistance in finding spouses employment, is to “connect industry with the […]