Watt Family Innovation Center

Watt’s Up: Overcoming Obstacles, PressBooks Demo and DYK

Helen Purnell, Class of 2020

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Events

PressBooks Demonstration: PressBooks is an online self-publishing platform that offers Clemson faculty an easy and low-cost way to publish Open Access works. Clemson Libraries is sponsoring a one-hour demonstration of the platform for the larger Clemson academic faculty Tuesday (10/1) from noon to 1 p.m. in Watt 307. The demo will also feature presentations on how to teach using PressBooks.

Overcoming Obstacles and Facing Adversity: NDEAM 2019: Clemson University graduate Richie Parker will be visiting the Watt Center to talk about his life and the obstacles he has overcome to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The event will take place from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Watt Center Auditorium on Tuesday (10/1). Richie has been profiled by ESPN and regularly speaks about facing adversity.

Information Session – Hensel Phelps Construction Company: Hensel Phelps will be holding an informational session after the Construction Industry Fair Thursday (10/3) from 6 to 8 p.m. in Watt 313. Students can expect more information on company culture, past job experiences and information about the company’s internship program.

Hours

Check out the Clemson Makerspace website for updated hours and reservations!

Check out the Immersive Space website for updated hours and reservations!

Stay tuned for a link to the Digital Art Studio.

Did You Know…

… that plans for the Watt Center began as early as 2012? The Watt Center is now the model for 21st century education that Dr. Charles Watt has always envisioned.



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