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Helen Purnell, Class of 2020 

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

HERO Project: Hayek’s Excellence in Research and Outreach (HERO) Program is back to help students across Clemson’s campus incorporate business principles into their community outreach and international aid projects. There are lectures by renowned philanthropists, business leaders and scholars, as well as mentoring opportunities. Join the Hayek Center Monday (11/18) from 6-8 p.m. in Watt 208.

Creative Inquiry Symposium: Creative Inquiry students will present “Stories of Refuge, Detention, and Hospitality” Thursday (11/21) at 5 p.m. in Watt 106. This symposium is a collection of findings from their visit to Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, GA, as well as what they learned about the hospitality house El Refugio and the legal advocacy of lawyers and volunteers. Co-sponsored by the National Scholars Program. Refreshments will be provided.

Chronicle Release: Join the student staff of Clemson’s literature and arts magazine The Chronicle as they celebrate the release of their Fall 2019 magazine. They will be distributing copies of their new issue Thursday (11/21) at 9 p.m. in the Watt Atrium. While you’re there, enjoy open mic, free T-shirt screen printing, caricatures and more.

TIGERS ADVANCE: The next installment of the TIGERS ADVANCE Distinguished Speaker Series will take place Friday (11/22) at 2:30 p.m. in the Watt Auditorium. Join to learn more from Mariana Wolfner of Cornell University, who will be presenting “What’s Love Got to Do With It? Stimulating Reproduction and Activating Eggs in Drosophila.”

Did You Know…

…that our Digital and Interactive Arts Lab (DIAL) is open on the first floor of the Watt Center? Contact Kat Eaves (keaves@g.clemson.edu) for more information.

Special Hours for Thanksgiving

Helen Purnell, Class of 2020

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

College of Business Tiger Prowl: Come learn how to get involved with the different College of Business student organizations today (1/22) from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Watt Center Atrium.

TIGERS ADVANCE: Town Hall Meeting: Join Provost for Academic Affairs Bob Jones and TIGERS ADVANCE this Thursday (1/24) from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Watt Center Auditorium to discuss the COACHE survey results. There will also be an open forum to discuss issues surrounding campus climate and job satisfaction.

TIGERS ADVANCE: Distinguished Speaker Series: Marie Vitulli, professor emerita from the University of Oregon, will be speaking Friday (1/25) from 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Watt Center Auditorium on “Algebra and Geometry Throughout History: A Symbiotic Relationship.” Vitulli has been recognized by the Association for Women in Mathematics as a Falconer Lecturer and was recently elected as a Fellow of the society.

CUhackit 2019: CUhackit is hosting the second installment of their 24-hour hackathon in the Watt Center, starting Saturday (1/26) at 8 a.m. and running until Sunday (1/27) at 10:10 a.m.  Students from all disciplines are welcome to attend and work together in small teams on real projects. Learn more and apply to be a participant or a mentor here.

dARTS: ATTENTION! Our deadline for the digital art contest – “dARTS” – has been extended to Wednesday, Jan. 30. Submit anything from graphic design, to 3D printing, to virtual reality – there’s a $300 prize waiting for you! Visit the dARTS website for more information.

Hours

Welcome to a new semester at the Watt Center! Take note of the hours below for our building and Student Innovation Spaces.

Watt Center

• M-TH: 7:30 a.m. – Midnight
• F: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Weekends: CLOSED

Makerspace

• M: 8-9 a.m.; 1-2 p.m.; 5-9:30 p.m.
• T/W/TH: 8-9 a.m.; 1-2:30 p.m.; 5-9:30 p.m.
• F: 3-6 p.m.

Immersive Space

• M-TH: 12-5 p.m.

Digital Art Studio

• Coming soon!

Did You Know…

…how easy it is to reserve a project room in the Watt Center? Simply use one of the panels located outside of each of our project rooms for a same-day reservation. If you know you will need a room more than 24 hours in advance, just call 864-656-9409 to make a reservation!

Helen Purnell, Class of 2020

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

College of Business Career Fair Prep Symposium: Students from the College of Business have the opportunity to prepare this Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Watt Center Atrium for the upcoming career fair. Professionals will be on-site to review resumes and conduct mock interviews College of Business majors.

dARTS: ATTENTION! Our deadline for the digital art contest – “dARTS” – has been extended to Wednesday, Jan. 30. Submit anything from graphic design, to 3D printing, to virtual reality – there’s a $300 prize waiting for you! Visit the dARTS website for more information.

Hours

Welcome to a new semester at the Watt Center! Take note of the hours below for our building and Student Innovation Spaces.

Watt Center

• M-TH: 7:30 a.m. – Midnight
• F: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Weekends: CLOSED

Makerspace

• M: 8-9 a.m.; 1-2 p.m.; 5-9:30 p.m.
• T/W/TH: 8-9 a.m.; 1-2:30 p.m.; 5-9:30 p.m.
• F: 3-6 p.m.

Immersive Space

• M-TH: 12-5 p.m.

Digital Art Studio

• Coming soon!

Did You Know…

…Clemson University students can become certified to use the equipment in the Student Makerspace? Once the online training is completed on the tutorial page of the Makerspace website, you’re all set to use the equipment whenever the Makerspace is open!

Caroline Kredensor, Class of 2020

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Thanksgiving Break Hours

Watt Center

11/19-11/20: Regular Hours

11/21: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

11/22-11/23: Closed

Makerspace, Immersive Space and Digital Art Studio

CLOSED Wednesday, 11/21 – Friday, 11/23. Will resume normal hours Monday, 11/26.

dARTS

Have you submitted your digital art to the dARTS Contest yet? What are you waiting for? There’s a $300 prize up for grabs, plus bragging rights and the chance to be centerstage with your work at CollabFest in March 2019. Submit anything from graphic design, to 3D printing, to virtual reality – the possibilities are endless!

Did You Know…

…the Makerspace closes for the semester Dec. 5? Make sure to get all your projects completed prior to this date!

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