By Jackie Todd, Office of Media Relations
A lifelong Tiger, Patrick McMillan has a lot of pride in Clemson University. At last week’s epic Clemson vs. Louisville football game, the university showed its pride in him. McMillan, director of the South Carolina Botanical Garden, professor of environmental sustainability, and host of the Emmy-award winning Expeditions with Patrick McMillan, was honored as Professor of the Game.
“Being selected as Professor of the Game was one of the thrills of my life,” he said. “I’m so honored that the work we have done with the South Carolina Botanical Garden, the Bob Campbell Geology Museum, the Clemson Forest and my teaching were highlighted on this most amazing night.”
Star Staffer
Anyone who knows Della Baker Sprowl knows that she’s a star, especially Public Service and Agriculture vice president George Askew, who nominated her for Star Staffer of the Game recognition. A 13-year veteran in the area of accountability and more than 30 years of experience with Clemson Extension, Baker is the state program leader for evaluation, accountability and staff development for Clemson’s Cooperative Extension Service.
“It was truly an honor to be selected for this recognition,” she said. “We enjoyed the event. It was great to meet and speak with some of the donors. The food was great and, of course, the game was fantastic.”
The practice of honoring faculty and staff during Clemson football home games began last season. Those recognized sit with Jim Clements in the president’s box during the game and are honored in a ceremony during the event.
