OUR Clemson Editions – October 2023
October 31, 2023
Inside Clemson
Month: October 2023
Fred J. Stutzenberger, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences – October 18, 2023
October 25, 2023
Fred J. Stutzenberger, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences, passed away on October 18, 2023, at the age of 82 in Clemson, S.C.
He joined Clemson University on June 20, 1974, and retired briefly in 2003 before rejoining the faculty from 2004-2019. He served in the Emeritus College from April 15, 2015 until his passing.
Dr. Stutzenberger received his bachelor’s degree from Bellarmine University before obtaining his master’s degree from the University of Houston and his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Medicine from Michigan State. He also served as a Lt. Colonel in the United States Navy under the United States Public Service during the Vietnam War.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date on the main campus of Clemson University.
Deb O’Connor, Systems Engineer, Clemson Computing and Information Technology – October 17, 2023
October 19, 2023
Clemson University mourns the death of Deborah “Deb” O’Connor, Systems Engineer within Clemson Computing and Technology. She passed away on October 17, 2023.
She was hired on January 16, 2007, and was in her 17th year with the University.
“Deb will be greatly missed, personally and professionally. She had an incredible work ethic and would work tirelessly to solve problems,” said Jim Baxter, Director, CCIT Business Systems. “She also brought the team together and always had a story to make us laugh. Over the 12 years I worked with her, she was reliable, friendly, and a great asset to the University.”
Counseling services are available to faculty and staff through ComPysch, the University’s Employee Assistance Program provider, at 866-365-0813.
Deb O’Connor’s obituary is available online. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Westville Funeral Home at 6010 White Horse Road in Greenville.
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