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Published: November 11, 2009

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Inside NOW: Pow-Wow; blood drive; stargazing; town hall meeting; ‘Rent’ auditions — November 11, 2009

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Tiger Pow-Wow tonight celebrates American Indian Heritage Month
Student media hosts town hall meeting with Clemson president
International Education Week highlights opportunities and benefits
Tigers, Gamecocks gear up for 25th annual blood drive
Clemson Players to hold auditions for ‘RENT’
Meteor shower means fun evening of stargazing
Pick up a paddle with Outdoor Lab guides

1. Tiger Pow-Wow tonight celebrates American Indian Heritage Month

Clemson University will celebrate American Indian Heritage Month at the Tiger Pow-Wow from 6 to 8 p.m. Tonight (Nov. 11) in the Hendrix Student Center ballrooms. This event is free and open to the public and will include an authentic tribal drum circle, presentations from Clemson faculty and information tables and exhibits.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will perform a tribal drum circle. The Lumbee reside in North Carolina and take their name from the Lumbee River. At 55,000 members, the tribe is the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River and the ninth largest tribe in the United States. The Boys and Girls Club travels around the nation educating communities about Lumbee culture and performs at many cultural dances and events.

Three Clemson faculty members will give presentations on Native American-related topics. James Jeffries, a visiting assistant professor in the department of history and geography, will discuss Native American history. Karen Hall, a lecturer in the department of forestry and natural resources and coordinator of the South Carolina Master Naturalist program, will speak about ethnobotany in the eastern band of Cherokee Indians, with an emphasis on medicinal plant use. Marjie Britz, a professor of criminal justice, will give a presentation on crime levels within the Native American population.

There will also be information tables and exhibits about American Indian artifacts, crafts and traditional clothing.

“This will be a great event to celebrate the Native American populations,” said Christie Medina, associate director of multicultural programs and services. “There will be members of the Lumbee tribe present who will be able to reflect on their tribe's status within the United States as they fight for full federal recognition.”

Tiger Pow-Wow is sponsored by the Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Center for Student Life.

2. Student media hosts town hall meeting with Clemson president

Clemson’s student media organizations will host a town hall meeting with Clemson President James F. Barker at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Tillman Hall auditorium. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are invited to ask questions on any university-related issues or concerns.

"This is a big event," said Justin Pino, general manager for WSBF-FM 88.1, the student radio station. "We want to get the whole community together and let them voice their opinions to President Barker.

"All the student media put their heads together to come up with ways that we can increase our visibility on campus. CTV Channel 99, Semantics, The Tiger Town Observer, WSBF, Taps and The Tiger are all involved in the scheduling of this event," said Pino.

Ashley Crisp, editor-in-chief for The Tiger, said hosting an event like this is simply part of the job of Clemson’s student media.

“Student media's purpose is to gather and present accurate information to the student body as well as the faculty and staff,” said Crisp. “The town hall meeting is just another opportunity to continue communication between the administration and students.”

3. International Education Week highlights opportunities and benefits

Clemson University will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 15-19, providing an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

Events will kick off with the Second Annual World Bazaar, from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Hendrix Student Center with talent and fashion shows, dessert tastings, special children's activities and the display and sale of crafts from around the world. Admission is $3 for students and children, $5 for adults. Children 4 and under get in free. An admission ticket is good for six desserts and access to all activities. This event is open to the public.

The Lee Hall MFA Gallery will host the opening reception for "Rare Birds of the Indian Subcontinent: An Art Show" by Uanqiu Wu of Tangshan, China, at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16. The exhibit will be displayed through Friday, Nov. 19. This collection is owned and shared by Murali Pai, a doctoral student in forestry and natural resources. Admission is free.

Also on Monday, Nov. 16, Surabhi, an Indian classical music organization, presents “Raaga Nruthyam: A Voyage through Indian Musical Heritage” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Tillman Auditorium. This concert will showcase the rich and varied classical music and dance heritage of India. Clemson students will perform and educate the audience about Indian classical dances and instruments. It is free and open to the public.

The political science department will sponsor a lecture titled "Clemson University and the Global Automobile Industry" by Paul Venhovens, BMW Chair for Systems Integration. It will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in room G33 of Jordan Hall. Venhovens will talk about the global automobile industry's rapid growth as globalization gains momentum. It is free and open to the public.

On Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 18, International Student Programs, the Gantt Center for Student Life and the O-CHA Tea Bar in Greenville will host International Coffee and Tea Hour in the Edgar Allen Brown University Union Loggia from 4 to 6:30 p.m. This monthly event attracts international and American students alike and often is a meeting place for participants in the Cultural Partner Program.

At 8 p.m. Wednesday the International film "Sons of Lwala" will be screened in meeting room B of the Hendrix Student Center. The film is a documentary about Milton and Fred Ochieng, whose Kenyan village sends them to America to become doctors. The film details their challenge to finish a clinic left incomplete by their father when he dies of AIDS, and the fundraising campaign by students, politicians and a rock band to open the first hospital in the village. A brief introduction will precede the film and there will be a short discussion afterward. Admission is free.

The final event of International Education Week will be a Study Abroad Student Panel from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Student Senate chambers. It will provide an opportunity to hear from study-abroad alumni and ask questions about their experiences overseas on semester and summer study-abroad programs. This panel discussion is free and open to the public.

International Education Week is organized by International Student Programs in the Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Center for Student Life in the Division of Student Affairs. A joint initiative of the U.S. departments of state and education, International Education Week was first held in 2000 and today is celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide.

4. Tigers, Gamecocks gear up for 25th annual blood drive

After a quarter century, the annual Clemson-USC Blood Drive is almost as much of a tradition as the football game between the two rivals. This year, students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans of the Tigers and Gamecocks will roll up their sleeves for the blood drive Nov. 16-20.

AnMed Health Blood Center, The Blood Connection in Seneca and the Piedmont Blood Center in Spartanburg will be taking blood donations from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hendrix Student Center, Tillman Hall, Lever Hall and Holmes Hall, and mobile units will be located on Fernow Street, in front of Vickery Hall and at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. All donors will receive a free T-shirt, a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A sandwich and will be entered into drawings for other prizes.

Clemson University’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity sponsors Clemson's blood drive.

"I think it's amazing that for 25 years now, Clemson and USC have been coming together in the spirit of rivalry to help save lives all around our state,” said Rebecca Covington, a senior majoring in biological sciences and chairwoman of the blood drive. “This drive is one of the largest of its kind in the entire nation, and we should all be proud of that."

The winner of the competition is based upon the number of donors and attempted donors, but Covington said the blood drive is about much more than who wins or loses.

“When the drive first started up, Clemson would collect about 350 units, and now Clemson usually pulls in about 4,000 units. Between the two schools we get about 8,000 total units each year,” she said. “Because each unit of blood can save three lives, we can estimate that about 24,000 South Carolinians benefit from this drive each year.”

5. Clemson Players to hold auditions for ‘Rent’

The Clemson Players and the performing arts department will hold public auditions for its spring production of Rent, the award-winning Broadway musical. Auditions are open to the public and will take place Thursday-Friday, Dec. 3-4 in Bellamy Theatre of the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts.

Clemson University is one of the first universities in the country to produce Rent, which has been recently made available for college productions. Local singers, choir members, dancers and actors are encouraged to audition.

Participants should prepare two songs — one from Rent and one from any other Broadway show that has a similar tone and mood. Both selections should show your vocal and acting skills as well as your ability to dance and move to the music. Songs can be performed either a cappella or with a CD that you provide. Prepared monologues are not necessary, but the audition may require a cold reading.

Initial auditions are on Thursday, Dec. 3, beginning at 6 p.m. Those auditioning will meet individually for 5-10 minutes with the director, music director and choreographer. Callbacks take place on Friday, Dec. 4, beginning at 3 p.m.

Rent is the Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme. The show follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York’s East Village. AIDS and its physical and emotional complications pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performing art; her lover, Johanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble; Benjamin has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends; Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider because he’s always behind the camera and never playing a part.

Rehearsals begin in early January. The show runs Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 25-2,7 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 28, at 3 p.m. in the Brook Center for the Performing Arts at Clemson University.

For additional information, contact Mark Charney at cmark@clemson.edu.

6. Meteor shower means fun evening of stargazing

Every year stargazers around the world are amazed and entertained by thousands of shooting stars. The Bob Campbell Geology Museum invites visitors to a special evening of wonder, Tuesday, Nov. 17, to learn about the Leonid meteor shower and the comet that started it all. This event will take place 7-9 p.m. In the Kelly Meadow of the S.C. Botanical Garden.

Clemson professors and museum curators will guide you in viewing with and without a telescope, counting and measuring meteors, as well as helping you understand what you’re seeing.

The dark skies provided by the new moon should provide excellent viewing conditions; however, in the event of rain or heavily overcast skies, the event will have to be canceled.

Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a notebook, pen, blankets or chairs. Flashlights are not needed. Light refreshments will be served.

The fee is $10 per family (up to 5) or $7 per family for SCBG/BCGM members and volunteers.

7. Pick up a paddle with Outdoor Lab guides

Back by popular demand, Clemson’s Outdoor Lab once again invites faculty and staff to come enjoy beautiful Lake Hartwell by canoe.

Outings on the lake, lead by an experienced guide, will be held on Thursdays Nov. 12 and 19 beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting approximately one hour.

The lab will furnish canoes, paddles and life jackets. The cost is $10 per person. Spaces are limited. To reserve a spot, contact Nancy at 864-646-7502 ext. 226 or cuolcamps-L@clemson.edu.

Inside NOW: Legacy Day; Przirembel honored; volunteers needed; insects on camera; register to run; pick up a paddle — November 4, 2009

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Clemson begins national search for vice president
Chris Przirembel awarded Order of Palmetto
Clemson celebrates history, giving with Legacy Day
Fraternities, sororities team up for Clemson Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Staff Development Program needs volunteer peer reviewers
MLK Day of Service needs volunteers for community projects
Clemson to host Tiger Pow-Wow
Pick up a paddle with Outdoor Lab guides
Clemson presents “East Asia Week”
‘MicroCosmos’ presents a different look at bugs’ lives
Brooks Center offers discounts to Clemson employees

1. Clemson begins national search for vice president

Clemson University will begin a national search for a vice president for research, as Christian E.G. Przirembel has announced his plans to retire in April 2010 after 28 years of service to the university.

In a message to the campus, Clemson President Jim Barker wrote, “I want to express my sincere gratitude for all that Chris has done to make Clemson a better university, to build the university’s research profile and to create a knowledge-based economy for the state. He leaves quite a legacy from his tenure as department chair, associate dean and finally vice president for research and economic development. Without Chris, there would probably be no CU-ICAR, no Advanced Materials Research Lab and very few Centers of Economic Excellence endowed chairs. His leadership helped us achieve one of our key 10-year goals — exceeding $100 million a year in research support — in only three years.”

Przirembel came to Clemson in 1981 as head of the department of mechanical engineering. During his tenure, the department added 17 new faculty members, added a new engineering building that consolidated departmental activities from eight different facilities, and saw a seven-fold increase in both research funding and graduate enrollment. He later served as associate dean for research and graduate studies for the College of Engineering and Science and became vice president for research in 2001. He previously taught and served as associate dean at Rutgers University, where he earned his doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

He has held major national professional society positions, including membership on the board of directors for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). He was elected a Fellow of these three professional societies, as well as the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and has been awarded ASEE’s Ralph Coats Roe Award for outstanding contributions to the profession and to teaching.

Przirembel arrived in the United States as a war refugee from Germany in 1953, knowing no English and nothing about engineering.

"For me, education has been the key to unlocking the very best that this country has to offer,” he said. “I believe it can be the key for many others as well. My parents often reminded me that nothing could take away your education — not even a world war."

2. Chris Przirembel awarded Order of Palmetto

Clemson University Vice President for Research and Economic Development Chris Przirembel is the latest South Carolinian to receive the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest honor bestowed on civilians.

Przirembel was surprised with a brief presentation ceremony Friday, Oct. 30, at the inaugural meeting of the South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence Council of Chairs. Clemson alumnus Keith Munson, a member of the Centers of Economic Excellence Review Board, presented the award on behalf of Gov. Mark Sanford.

Munson read a letter from the governor outlining Przirembel’s distinguished career and his contributions to South Carolina. Clemson President James F. Barker announced last week that Przirembel will retire next April after 28 years of service to the university, where he has served as mechanical engineering faculty member and department head, and as associate dean of the College of Engineering and Science in addition to his current duties.

In his role as vice president for research and economic development, Przirembel has been instrumental in the development of the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), an economic development model that combines critical academic and research programs that relate to a South Carolina growth industry with private partners in the industry. CU-ICAR was just named the Emerging Research/Science Campus for 2009 by the international Association of University Research Parks. To date, it has created more than 500 jobs and generated more than $215 million in public and private investment by the state of South Carolina and such companies as BMW, Michelin, Timken, Sun Microsystems and American Titanium Works, which recently announced it will locate a research and development facility at the Greenville campus and a manufacturing facility in Laurens County.

Przirembel’s personally compelling story was noted in the citation. A native of Germany, he arrived in the United States with his family in 1953 as an 11-year-old refugee. “For someone to arrive in this county speaking no English and knowing nothing about engineering and, in time, become a leader at a top engineering institution is an incredible achievement, and one for which you have my deep admiration,” Gov. Sanford wrote. “In short, this award honors a life well lived, and for all you have done to make our state an even better place to live, work, play, and learn, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for upholding the highest ideals of servant leadership in all that you do.”

“I am deeply honored by this award,” Przirembel said. “My family and I have made South Carolina our home for the past 28 years. I am a product of public education and of a land-grant university, and I believe passionately that these education models serve our country well. It has been my privilege to be a part of advancing public education and working to improve the South Carolina economy and thus the opportunity for all South Carolinians, whether they are natives – as our grandchildren are – or, like me, ‘imports’ who also care deeply about our future.”

3. Clemson celebrates history, giving with Legacy Day

Clemson University will celebrate its roots and the people who have left their mark on the university with the first ever Legacy Day from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Fort Hill, the historic home of John C. Calhoun and Thomas Green Clemson.

Legacy Day will feature tours of Fort Hill, a scavenger hunt for historical facts and trivia in the house, food and music by the Clemson University String Quartet.

The event will include a book signing of the biography “Thomas Green Clemson.” Many of the books’ 13 authors, as well as editor Alma Bennett, a professor in the English department, will be on hand for the signing, and books will be available for purchase.

Written for general readers as well as scholars, history buffs and students, the 400-page book includes a 16-page color section of historical portraits and selections from Clemson’s own art collection. The book also features historic documents, maps and genealogy charts of the Clemson and Calhoun families dating from the 1600s to the 1970s. Books are $29.95, and cash and checks will be accepted.

At 4 p.m., there will be a special dedication ceremony for a new memorial on the grounds of Fort Hill, a set of seven bronze leaves that memorialize the members of the Fort Hill Legacy Society, which honors bequests of $1 million or more when the university receives them.

The first leaf is dedicated to Thomas Green Clemson and Anna Calhoun Clemson whose gift of land led to the establishment of Clemson University.

Read more about others who names appear on leaves.

Clemson students and faculty will make presentations about each donor and the legacy they have left at the university.

Legacy Day is sponsored by a committee of student leaders, the Division of Advancement, and the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities.

4. Fraternities, sororities team up for Clemson Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Clemson University’s Greek councils are joining forces to raise funds for the All-Faiths Chapel and Student Memorial Garden with the Clemson Memorial 5K Run/Walk Sunday, Nov. 8. The race marks the first time all of Clemson’s fraternity and sorority groups have united to raise money for a common cause.

The race will begin at 2 p.m. at the R.M. Cooper Library and will end at the Fraternity and Sorority Community on the Quad, where a cookout and a concert by Doug McCormick will cap off the day. Registration is $25 and can be done online or the day of the race.

Proceeds from the race will go to the All-Faiths Chapel and Student Memorial Garden, a planned project that would memorialize students who have died while enrolled at Clemson and give the campus a place for remembrance and reflection.

"Students need a place on campus to go for meditation, reflection and prayer. Currently, there is no such place on Clemson's campus. This project will help fulfill that need,” said Jeff Henry, student chairman of the All-Faiths Chapel and Student Memorial Garden committee. "The Greek community, like all Clemson students, has taken great ownership in the project.”

To donate to the project or for more information, contact Eli Ker at 864-656-6253 or greek@clemson.edu.

Read more about the project.

5. Staff Development Program needs volunteer peer reviewers

Applications are still being accepted from staff who are interested in serving as volunteer peer reviewers for the University’s Staff Development Program (SDP) pilot launch next spring.

Peer Reviewers will be responsible for evaluating the proposals and progress of a small group of SDP participants, and many will serve as one-on-one mentors to them. Peer Reviewers will not be paid for their service nor can they apply to be participants in the program during the pilot. But they will play an extremely critical role in the program’s pilot phase and subsequent evaluations of the SDP concept for possible renewal.

The peer reviewer application deadline is Dec. 1, with application forms available online, by e-mail (sdp-L@clemson.edu) or by phone (656-4522).

The two-month application period for SDP participants will open on Feb. 1, 2010, with application forms to be made available by early January.

6. MLK Day of Service needs volunteers for community projects

Clemson's Martin Luther King, Jr. Enhancement Committee, is extending an invitation to the campus community to participate in its 10th Annual Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 18 — the state holiday observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Volunteers are needed on Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., to participate in community service projects such as:

Service for various community organizations including Salvation Army Thrift Store, Helping Hands of Clemson, Inc., Clemson Community Care, and others
MLK College Expo for local youth
Blood, food and clothing drives

The deadline for registration is Wednesday, Jan, 13.

As the national MLK holiday theme suggests, this will be "A Day On, Not A Day Off!" To volunteer to be of service to your local community on the MLK Holiday please visit the Web site.

For additional information, contact the Gantt Center for Student Life at studentlife@clemson.edu or call 864-656-1400.

7. Clemson to host Tiger Pow-Wow

Clemson University will celebrate American Indian Heritage Month at the Tiger Pow-Wow from 6 to 8 p.m. Wed., Nov. 11 in the Hendrix Student Center ballrooms. This event is free and open to the public and will include an authentic tribal drum circle, presentations from Clemson faculty and information tables and exhibits.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will perform a tribal drum circle. The Lumbee reside in North Carolina and take their name from the Lumbee River. At 55,000 members, the tribe is the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River and the ninth largest tribe in the United States. The Boys and Girls Club travels around the nation educating communities about Lumbee culture and performs at many cultural dances and events.

Three Clemson faculty members will give presentations on Native American-related topics. James Jeffries, a visiting assistant professor in the department of history and geography, will discuss Native American history. Karen Hall, a lecturer in the department of forestry and natural resources and coordinator of the South Carolina Master Naturalist program, will speak about ethnobotany in the eastern band of Cherokee Indians, with an emphasis on medicinal plant use. Marjie Britz, a professor of criminal justice, will give a presentation on crime levels within the Native American population.

There will also be information tables and exhibits about American Indian artifacts, crafts and traditional clothing.

“This will be a great event to celebrate the Native American populations,” said Christie Medina, associate director of multicultural programs and services. “There will be members of the Lumbee tribe present who will be able to reflect on their tribe's status within the United States as they fight for full federal recognition.”

Tiger Pow-Wow is sponsored by the Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Center for Student Life.

8. Pick up a paddle with Outdoor Lab guides

Back by popular demand, Clemson’s Outdoor Lab once again invites faculty and staff to come enjoy beautiful Lake Hartwell by canoe.

Outings on the lake, lead by an experienced guide, will be held on Thursdays Nov. 5, 12 and 19 beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting approximately one hour.

The lab will furnish canoes, paddles and life jackets. The cost is $10 per person. Spaces are limited. To reserve a spot, contact Nancy at 864-646-7502 ext. 226 or cuolcamps-L@clemson.edu.

9. Clemson presents “East Asia Week”

Clemson’s “East Asian Week,” begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, with a Tae Kwon Do demonstration in Meeting Room B of the Hendrix Student Center. Tae Kwon Do, a Korean form of martial arts, combines combat techniques with self-defense, sport, exercise, meditation and philosophy. This Olympic sport relies on a fighter’s flexibility and quick movement in order to succeed.

Activities continue with a Taiji demonstration on Friday, Nov. 6, from 4–6 p.m. in Meeting Room A of Hendrix. Taiji is a form of Chinese martial arts that strings together series of complex movements. Taiji is widely known throughout the Western hemisphere as the slow, repetitive martial arts style that groups often practice together in public places.

“East Asian Week” concludes with a presentation by Professor Tetsuji Atsuji of Kyoto University’s graduate school of human and environmental studies. The lecture, “The Amazing World of Kanji Characters,” begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, in the Self Auditorium of the Strom Thurmond Institute. Focusing on pictograms used in both Chinese and Japanese writing systems, Atsuji will delve into the centuries-old history of these characters. He will also discuss how these characters have become embedded into Western culture.

The week’s activities, sponsored by Clemson’s Japanese Culture Association, Japan Foundation, Chinese Language Club, and the East Asian section of the languages department, are designed to provide opportunities for students, faculty and staff to engage in a culture outside of their own,

10. ‘MicroCosmos’ presents a different look at bugs’ lives

There will be a free showing of the celebrated insect documentary MicroCosmos at 7 p.m. Monday Nov. 9, in the Brackett Hall auditorium, 100 Brackett Hall. This

Special video and audio techniques, created for this family-friendly film, bring larger than life insects to the big screen.

Through the use of highly advanced camera equipment — which makes the multi-legged subjects of this documentary seem larger than life — French biologists Claude Nuridsany and Marie Perennou chronicle one full day in a French meadow teeming with insect life. Much more interesting than a standard nature piece, MicroCosmos is an excellent peek into the habits of earth's most ancient creatures.

This screening is open to the public and there is no admission charge.

If instructors are interested in offering extra credit to students for attending, accommodations can be arranged. For further information please email: CUES@clemson.edu

Sponsored by the Clemson University and South Carolina Entomological Societies

11. Brooks Center offers discounts to Clemson employees

All Clemson University employees can purchase tickets at half price for two upcoming Brooks Center shows. A 50 percent discount is available for the Canadian Brass concert on Thursday, Nov. 5, and the American Bluegrass Masters concert on Monday, Nov. 16. Both shows begin at 8 p.m.

Clemson University employees must purchase their tickets at the box office and present their university identification card at the time of purchase. The reduced ticket prices are $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for students. The Brooks Center box office is open 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For information, call 656-7787.

The Clemson employee discount is not available for Internet purchases and cannot be applied to previously purchased tickets.

Canadian Brass— For nearly 40 years, the members of Canadian Brass have impressed audiences throughout the world with their vibrant interpretations of classical and sacred works, jazz and pop standards, new arrangements and commissions, as well as Broadway, movie, and holiday fare. Described as “the men who put brass music on the map” by The Washington Post, Canadian Brass has released more than 60 recordings, including two Grammy nominated CDs.

American Bluegrass Masters — For the first time in more than 50 years, legendary mandolin player Bobby Osborne and banjo player J.D. Crowe join talents to present a concert of distinctive bluegrass music. Grammy-winning Crowe is considered one of American’s most influential banjo players. Mandolin player Osborne is a long-time star of the Grand Ole Opry, making his first appearance in 1964. Osborne was the first to record “Rocky Top,” a tune that would become the Tennessee state song and the most recorded song in bluegrass history.

Inside NOW: Tigerama and many upcoming events — October 28, 2009

Clemson gears up for 53rd annual Tigerama
Graduate students team with Tigerama to help feed the needy
Tiger Band SPOOK-tacular offers a frighteninly fun evening for families
Clean up campus on Solid Green Day Nov. 4
Southern Circuit screens story of senior-citizen troop greeters tonight
Open enrollment continues through Oct. 31
Student organization sponsors 'Weekend With India'
Clemson celebrates history, giving with Legacy Day
NetworkBash designed to help students step up the job search
Brooks Center offers discounts to Clemson employees

1. Clemson gears up for 53rd annual Tigerama

Clemson University’s Blue Key Honor Society will host the 53rd annual Tigerama Homecoming pep rally at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Titled “Legends of the Valley,” this year’s rally will showcase outstanding men and women from Clemson’s history. Doors to the show will open at 6:30 p.m.

Featuring a special appearance by coach Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football team, Tigerama will include skits, videos and presentations from student organizations; sounds and sights from Tiger Band and the Rally Cats; and the crowning of Miss Homecoming. There will be a fireworks show outside to conclude the evening.

Clemson father-son duo George Bennett (class of 1955) and Jeff Bennett (class of 1982) will preside as masters of ceremonies. George, former director of IPTAY, is credited with the idea of firing a cannon when the Tigers score touchdowns in football games.

The Blue Key Honor Society and Omicron Delta Kappa will kick off the celebration at 5:30 p.m. on the Littlejohn lawn with “Tailgate Tigerama.” Students, alumni and the Clemson community are invited to hear music from live bands, see performing groups and bring youngsters for trick-or-treating.

Tickets are $8 for the public and $6 for Clemson students who buy in advance with Tiger Stripe. Tickets can be purchased on campus in the Hendrix Student Center, University Union, Alumni Center, Littlejohn Coliseum box office and the athletic ticket office at Memorial Stadium. Tickets also are available at Mr. Knickerbockers, The Athletic Department and Tiger Sports Shop in downtown Clemson. Proceeds from the pep rally benefit the Tigerama Scholarship Endowment Fund for Clemson University Students.

2. Graduate students team with Tigerama to help feed the needy

Clemson’s Graduate Student Association will collect canned goods and other non-perishable foods at Tigerama, Friday, Oct. 30.

Visitors to the Tigerama Homecoming pep rally are encouraged to bring contributions of nutritious non-perishable foods such as canned vegetables, fruits, soups and stews, and packages of dried beans, rice, macaroni and other pasta. During the holidays, specialty items such as cake mixes, canned icing and pudding and gelatin mixes are also welcome.

All proceeds of this food drive will be given to Clemson Community Cares.

Numerous student organization are planning food drives to help fulfill the needs of local food banks and feeding programs. Stay tuned to Inside Clemson for information on these efforts.

3. Tiger Band SPOOK-tacular offers a frighteninly fun evening for families

All Clemson families are invited to join the Tiger Band Kids Klub for a Halloween SPOOK-tacular beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, at the band practice field, on Perimeter Road.

Participants will begin the evening by watching and listening to Tiger Band rehearse for Saturday’s game-day show. At 6 p.m. all children and adults are welcome to join the costume parade. Children under 12 will be eligible for the costume contest, when prizes will be awarded for the most sickeningly sweet and ghoulishly creepy costumes.

This event is free and open to the public.

4. Clean up campus on Solid Green Day Nov. 4

Homecoming is always a lot of fun on campus, but unfortunately can leave behind a lot of litter. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to come together to help clean up campus during the fourth annual Solid Green Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Register at the table in front of Mell Hall to pick up litter around campus and receive a free T-shirt and water bottle, while supplies last. Gloves, trash bags and litter-pickers will be provided.

5. Southern Circuit screens story of senior-citizen troop greeters tonight

Screenings of the Southern Circuit Film Series continue tonight (Oct. 28) at 7:30 p.m. in McKissick Theatre with “The Way We Get By” by Alexander Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly.

"The Way We Get By" is a deeply moving film about life and how to live it. Beginning as a seemingly idiosyncratic story about troop greeters — a group of senior citizens who gather daily at a small airport to thank American soldiers departing and returning from Iraq — the film quickly turns into a moving, unsettling and compassionate story about aging, loneliness, war and mortality. "The Way We Get By" celebrates three unsung heroes who share their love with strangers who need and deserve it.

The filmmakers will personally introduce themselves and their films and will hold a question-and-answer session following the screenings.

Four more screenings will be held this academic year:
Wednesday, Nov. 18: “Flying on One Engine” by Joshua Weinstein
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010: “Trimpin: The Sound of Invention” by Peter Esmonde
Wednesday, March 24, 2010: “God’s Architect” by Zachary Godshall
Wednesday, April 14, 2010: “Between Floors” by Jen White

The 2009-2010 Southern Circuit is a program of the Southern Arts Federation. Southern Circuit screenings are funded in part by a grant from the Southern Arts Federation in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and Clemson University’s department of English in collaboration with the English Majors Organization. Special support for Southern Circuit was provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

6. Open enrollment continues through Oct. 31

Benefits staff will be available daily, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through Friday, Oct. 30, to provide assistance with open enrollment.

MyBenefits:

Employees can save time by reviewing and making benefits changes through MyBenefits, the new on-line system, created by the Employee Insurance Program. Once changes have been made on-line, they are placed in a pending status until the Employee Insurance Program and Clemson University benefits staff review and approve changes.

If you have not made your open enrollment changes, go to MyBenefits.

Since the effective date for open enrollment transactions is Jan. 1, 2010, you will not be able to sign in to MyBenefits to view or make contact/beneficiary changes on-line until the first week of December. If you need to view benefits or make other insurance changes, you will need to contact the benefits office for assistance.

MoneyPlus:

You must re-enroll every October for MoneyPlus Medical and/or Dependent Care Spending to participate the following plan year.

Deduction Frequency: 12-month employees are deducted 24 times a year, 9-month employees are deducted 16 times a year.

To re-enroll on-line and print a confirmation, go to MoneyPlus On-Line Re-enrollment.

If you are enrolling for the first time go to the MoneyPlus Enrollment Form.

If you are planning to retire or terminate employment during 2009, do not enroll online. Instead, complete the enrollment form and indicate the number of paychecks you would like contributions deducted. By doing this you have the opportunity to claim reimbursement for expenses incurred through the end of the plan year.

For questions or further information, contact
Phone: (864) 656-2713
Fax :( 864) 656-4672
Email: empins@clemson.edu

7. Student organization sponsors 'Weekend With India'

The Association for India's Development will showcase the rich heritage and cultural diversity of India during its annual fundraising event, "Weekend With India '09."

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Carillon Gardens on campus, you can enjoy Indian food and drinks, shop for ethnic handicrafts and relax while getting Indian henna tattoos. Admission to this event is free.

From 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, you can explore the varied forms of Indian music and dance at Tillman Auditorium. Tickets purchased in advance are $5 for students with CUID, $10 for others and $20 for VIP seats. Indian snacks will be available.

Proceeds will support developmental projects in India. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets online.

Tickets also will be sold at the Library Bridge on Oct. 27 and 28.

8. Clemson celebrates history, giving with Legacy Day

Clemson University will celebrate its roots and the people who have left their mark on the university with the first ever Legacy Day from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Fort Hill, the historic home of John C. Calhoun and Thomas Green Clemson.

Legacy Day will feature tours of Fort Hill, a scavenger hunt for historical facts and trivia in the house, food and music by the Clemson University String Quartet.

The event will include a book signing of the biography “Thomas Green Clemson.” Many of the books’ 13 authors, as well as editor Alma Bennett, a professor in the English department, will be on hand for the signing, and books will be available for purchase.

Written for general readers as well as scholars, history buffs and students, the 400-page book includes a 16-page color section of historical portraits and selections from Clemson’s own art collection. The book also features historic documents, maps and genealogy charts of the Clemson and Calhoun families dating from the 1600s to the 1970s. Books are $29.95, and cash and checks will be accepted.

At 4 p.m., there will be a special dedication ceremony for a new memorial on the grounds of Fort Hill, a set of seven bronze leaves that memorialize the members of the Fort Hill Legacy Society, which honors bequests of $1 million or more when the university receives them.

The first leaf is dedicated to Thomas Green Clemson and Anna Calhoun Clemson whose gift of land led to the establishment of Clemson University.

9. NetworkBash designed to help students step up the job search

Clemson will present an event next week to show students the many tools available — beyond the traditional resume — to sell themselves and get the job they want.

NetworkBash will take place 2-8 p.m., Wednesday, Now. 4, at Clemson University's Hendrix Student Center. Faculty and staff are encouraged to help spread the word to all Clemson students.

The first part of the day will be spent teaching students how to craft an elevator pitch and then putting them in simulated situations allowing them to practice their pitch — all while receiving feedback from company recruiters. The second part of the day will focus on social media and how to network using the Internet. Everyone on campus is invited to attend the panel discussion and social media seminars.

Panel Discussion focused on Social Media and Building Career Relationships:
• John Warner: CEO of Innoventure, LLC
• Olivier Blanchard: Brandbuilder Marketing
• Phil Yanov: Writer, Columnist, Speaker, and Founder of the GSA Technology Council
• Steve Gonzalez: Entrepreneur and Partner at Rico Media Inc.
• Trey Pennington: South Carolina’s top Twitter and Owner of The Pennington Group
• Lonnie Emard: Director of the Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management

Seminars focused on Social Media and Face-To-Face Marketing:
• Doug Cone “Twitter 101”: Director of Business Development for Nullvariable Web Consulting
• Thomas Perry “LinkedIn 101”: Founder of Linking the Upstate
• Olivier Blanchard “Blogs 101”: Brandbuilder Marketing
• Bill Sheskey “Face-To-Face 101”: Lifetime Educator and Owner of Sheskey Learning Solutions

This event was organized and executed by 38 Clemson University students in two business writing classes, two instructors, and the Michelin Career Center.

The event is free to all participants and made possible by corporate sponsorships.

For more information please go to Clemson.NetworkBash.com

10. Brooks Center offers discounts to Clemson employees

All Clemson University employees can purchase tickets at half price for two upcoming Brooks Center shows. A 50 percent discount is available for the Canadian Brass concert on Thursday, Nov. 5, and the American Bluegrass Masters concert on Monday, Nov. 16. Both shows begin at 8 p.m.

Clemson University employees must purchase their tickets at the box office and present their university identification card at the time of purchase. The reduced ticket prices are $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for students. The Brooks Center box office is open 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For information, call 656-7787.

The Clemson Employee Discount is not available for Internet purchases and cannot be applied to previously purchased tickets.

Canadian Brass— For nearly 40 years, the members of Canadian Brass have impressed audiences throughout the world with their vibrant interpretations of classical and sacred works, jazz and pop standards, new arrangements and commissions, as well as Broadway, movie, and holiday fare. Described as “the men who put brass music on the map” by The Washington Post, Canadian Brass has released more than 60 recordings, including two Grammy nominated CDs.

American Bluegrass Masters — For the first time in more than 50 years, legendary mandolin player Bobby Osborne and banjo player J.D. Crowe join talents to present a concert of distinctive bluegrass music. Grammy-winning Crowe is considered one of American’s most influential banjo players. Mandolin player Osborne is a long-time star of the Grand Ole Opry, making his first appearance in 1964. Osborne was the first to record “Rocky Top,” a tune that would become the Tennessee state song and the most recorded song in bluegrass history.

Inside NOW: Honey sale; holiday specials; last night for Jazz at Seasons; speaker on hunting, conservation; ‘Dig Pink’ fundraiser — October 21, 2009

University recognizes importance of drug-free work place
Clemson buzzing over fall honey sale
Last night for live jazz at Seasons by the Lake
Book the Martin Inn for your holiday guests
Enjoy ‘Thanksgiving on the Lake’ at Seasons
Campus speaker to address hunting and conservation
CU Poultry Club talks turkey for the holidays
Libraries to honor Joyce Peebles’ retirement
Clemson Farm Aid to benefit Student Organic Farm
‘Dig Pink’ for cancer at Oct. 24 volleyball match
Art department opens doors Oct. 23 for Open Studio

1. University recognizes importance of drug-free work place

This week has been designated “Drug-Free Work Week” by the U.S. Department of Labor.

According to the U.S. DOL, research found:

75 percent of the nation’s current illegal drug users are employed—and 3.1 percent say they have actually used illegal drugs before or during work hours, and
79 percent of the nation’s heavy alcohol users are employed—and 7.1 percent say they have actually consumed alcohol during the workday.

According to the Clemson University Drug and Alcohol Policy, “Clemson University recognizes that the illegal and/or abusive use of alcohol or drugs by members of the university community jeopardizes the safety of the individual and is not conducive to the academic learning process.”

Any employees needing assistance with drug and/or alcohol abuse are encouraged to visit this Drug-Free Awareness Program link for more information

Employees may also contact human resources’ employee relations unit, 656-2726, for information regarding drug and alcohol abuse and available counseling.

2. Clemson buzzing over fall honey sale

The Clemson Entomology Club has a sweet deal for you — "home-grown" honey direct from Clemson hives.

This annual sale will be held in the department lounge across from 108 Long Hall, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Oct. 29-30. Honey is sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Choose from 12-oz honey bear dispensers for $4, 16-oz. plastic jars for $5 and 1/2 pint glass jars for $7.

The club also will have various T-shirt designs available for sale. Who on your gift list would enjoy a T-shirt with tiger beetles or “Clemson” written in insect script?

Purchases may be paid for with cash or checks.

3. Last night for live jazz at Seasons by the Lake

Thursday, Oct. 22, is the last night for jazz at Seasons by the Lake.

Enjoy live music by the Clemson Jazz Trio on the patio, 6-9 p.m.

This casual gathering spot at the Madren Center will also feature drink and appetizer specials.

4. Book the Martin Inn for your holiday guests

The Conference Center & Inn at Clemson University will offer a special holiday rate to Clemson faculty, staff and students during the upcoming holiday season.

Members of the Clemson family and their extended families can enjoy the accommodations of the James F. Martin Inn beginning Nov. 22 through Jan. 3 at a special holiday rate. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with graduation, football weekends, special events or for group blocks.

Your guests will feel right at home with the inn’s upscale amenities including continental breakfast and wireless Internet service.

To make reservations contact General Manager Sharon Franks at sharonf@clemson.edu or by calling toll free at 1-888-654-9020.

And if you are looking for the perfect, unique gift for a loved one for Christmas, consider purchasing a gift certificate for one of the inn’s special packages, such as the Stay and Play Golf Package or the Ultimate Get Away Romance Package. Details on these and other packages can be found on the Martin Inn Web site or by calling the inn’s toll free number.

5. Enjoy ‘Thanksgiving on the Lake’ at Seasons

Seasons by the Lake will serve a very special “Thanksgiving on the Lake” buffet, Thursday, Nov. 26.

Diners can select from an extensive array of dishes, including:

Roast turkey with pecan and wild mushroom stuffing
Baked ham with honey glaze
Prime Rib with horseradish sauce
Crab and oyster fritters
Grilled salmon with lemon and capers

Reservations are recommended for the three seatings: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Call 656-7444.

The cost is $24.95 per person. Seasons accepts cash, credit cards, TigerStripe and Paw Points.

Seasons offers other dining specials this semester:

Tuesday Night Special - Grits & Suds for only $14.95 per person
Salad Bar
A variety of grits and toppings
Entrée and vegetables
Dessert
Draft beer specials from 5-8 p.m. with the buffet

Friday Nights - Prime Rib Special for only $16.95 per person
Prime rib served with baked potato, salad and vegetable of the day. Full dinner menu is also available.

Call 656-7444 for more information on these specials at Seasons.

6. Campus speaker to address hunting and conservation

Clemson’s forestry and natural resources department and the student chapter of The Wildlife Society will present a noted speaker on hunting and conservation at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Self Auditorium of the Strom Thurmond Institute.

James E. Miller, professor emeritus of wildlife and fisheries at Mississippi State University, will provide “Glimpses from the Past and Present, and Future Challenges for Wildlife Resource Professionals.”

Miller has conducted extensive studies in many areas, including natural resource-based enterprises, such as the recreational uses of land to supplement traditional agricultural income. He a past president of the Wildlife Society and recipient of the 2007 Aldo Leopold Award. He also served for more than two decades as a national program leader for wildlife and fisheries in the United States Department of Agriculture.

This lecture is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.

7. CU Poultry Club talks turkey for the holidays

Give your family the freshest turkey in South Carolina this Thanksgiving.

As part of the animal and veterinary sciences department’s commitment to hands-on undergraduate education, the Clemson University Poultry Science Club is growing, processing and marketing drug-free, free-range, fresh-dressed turkeys for Thanksgiving.

This sixth annual club fund raiser will feature 150 16-week-old hen turkeys, donated by Prestage Farms of Camden, packaged in bags donated by Sealed Air/Cryovac Corporation of Duncan.

Proceeds from the project will be used for awards for active members of the club and travel expenses to the International Poultry & Egg Exposition in Atlanta, where students have an opportunity to interview for jobs in the poultry industry. Students also sponsor a family at Christmas time as well as provide leadership in the 4-H Poultry Pullet Chain and Showmanship Project.

These fresh-dressed turkeys are $50 each and must be ordered in advance, no later than Monday, Nov. 2. The club does not required advance payment, but it does expect those who place an order to honor the commitment.

Students will process the turkey hens on Saturday, Nov. 21, and bag them on Nov. 22.

The birds will be ready for pick up on Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the lobby of Newman Hall. Payment is accepted by cash or checks.

For additional information on ordering a turkey, contact Mickey Hall, associate professor of animal and veterinary sciences:
Phone: 864-656-4022
E-mail: mahall@clemson.edu

8. Libraries to honor Joyce Peebles’ retirement

University Libraries will hold a retirement reception on Thursday, Oct. 22, for Human Resources Manager Joyce Peebles. All friends and colleagues are welcome to join in honoring Peebles from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the Brown Room of the R.M. Cooper Library.

9. Clemson Farm Aid to benefit Student Organic Farm

Sustainable agriculture will get a boost at the second annual Clemson Farm Aid Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Student Organic Farm on Perimeter Road. This free festival is open to the public, with $5 charged for parking.

Organized by Students for Environmental Awareness and the Student Organic Farm, the festival will support the organic farm and raise awareness about the importance of sustainable agriculture.

The festival will feature live music all day. There will be opportunities to make candy apples, climb a hay bale tower and paint a mural to be displayed at the farm. Participants can enjoy food from local restaurants, as well as a bake sale, a farm animal showcase and gift raffles.

Last year’s event raised $2,700 to help offset funding cuts to the organic farm. Kelly Gilkerson and Blake Storey, coordinators for this year’s event, anticipate 500 to 600 people to attend and hope to raise at least $5,000 this year.

“The intention of this event is to highlight the importance of local farms and raise funds to support research, education and outreach programs at the Clemson University Student Organic Farm,” Gilkerson said.

The Student Organic Farm occupies 15 acres of land in the Calhoun Field Laboratory dedicated to sustainable agriculture production and education. Since 2005, the farm has been certified organic and uses no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

10. ‘Dig Pink’ for cancer at Oct. 24 volleyball match

The Clemson Volleyball Team is doing its part in the battle against breast cancer by hosting a “Dig Pink” match at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in Jervey Gym. Clemson will take on Wake Forest in this fourth annual event, sponsored by the Print House of Pendleton.

“Dig Pink” is a national initiative of the Side-Out Foundation, established in 2004 to raise money and awareness about cancer through the recreational activity of volleyball. This season, 316 college teams are among the 870 teams participating.

“Side-out” in volleyball occurs when one team wins a point while its opponent is serving, thereby regaining serve or control of play. Likewise in the war against cancer, Side-Out will support health care professionals and researchers help women and men with cancer maintain/regain control of their own lives through improved awareness, education, detection, treatment and cure, thereby enabling them to live life to the fullest. The foundation has set a goal of $700,000 for the 2009 fund raising effort. Clemson’s goal is $4,500.

"We have enjoyed being involved in the Dig Pink event for the past several years by trying to help in some small way to spotlight breast cancer awareness," said head coach Jolene Jordan Hoover. "This is a great cause to contribute to, and I would like to encourage our fans to make a pledge during the month of October and to come out and support our team on Oct. 24."

Fans have options for participating in this year's event.

Buy “Dig Pink” T-Shirts, sold at all home volleyball matches for $10, with all proceeds going to the Side-Out Foundation.

Make a pledge per dig or a flat donation. Donations can also be made online. All funds raised will be donated to the Side-Out Foundation.

Breast cancer survivor, Diana Ivankovic, will speak at intermission. Fans who attend the match and wear pink will have the chance to win an iPod shuffle.

The Clemson athletic department would like to thank the Print House, Zeta Tau Alpha and the School of Nursing for their contributions to this event.

11. Art department opens doors Oct. 23 for Open Studio

Current events have brought the political discussion in this country to a fever pitch, but the mudslinging is guaranteed to be fun and friendly when Clemson’s art department holds its second Open House Open Studio on Friday, Oct. 23.

The art department is inviting everyone — students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members — over to see what goes on in their corner of campus. Open House Open Studio will be held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, with activities and demonstrations in Lee Hall (lower level studios and Lee Gallery on the main level), the printmaking studio on the lower level of Freeman Hall, and on the circular green between Lee and Lowry halls. Refreshments will be served in both buildings.

They will be slinging mud in the ceramics studio and rocking and rolling in the printmaking studio with “Dinky,” the largest press of its kind on the East Coast.

The painters will be mixing it up, and in the sculpture studio, they will be pouring some heavy metal to a decidedly disco beat.

Disco Inferno

It will be Dante’s Inferno meets Saturday Night Fever in the sculpture studio when visitors come for Open House Open Studio. For this special event, Professor Dave Detrich and his students will be pouring hot metals to the beat of 1970s disco music with a mirror ball overhead.

Visitors are invited to join in the moves — dance if you like, or come earlier in the day and carve a design of your own to be cast as a take-home piece of personal art.

This activity in G-37 Lee Hall will proceed according to the following schedule:

11 a.m.-1 p.m. — sand mold and plaster workshop. You carve it, we’ll cast it, you take it home
1 p.m. — lighting of furnace
2-2:30 p.m. — metal pour in the Disco Inferno
3-4 p.m. — your casting will be cleaned up for you to take home

Other activities and demonstrations

Step into a camera obscura, built by Assistant Professor Anderson Wrangle, and see how the artist captures a full 360-degree image — circular green between Lee and Lowry halls

Watch screening of student videos — B009 Freeman Hall

Make your own print on “Dinky,” the largest press of its kind on the East Coast — B009 Freeman Hall

Visit with students in the graduate drawing and painting studios — G-36 Lee Hall

Participate in a dueling sketchers draw-off hosted by Heidi Jensen at 1 p.m. — lower-level courtyard of Lee Hall

Observe the art of bowl throwing — G-32 Lee Hall

Peruse exhibitions of art organized by Denise Woodward-Detrich, Lee Gallery director — Lee Hall and Freeman Hall

Lunch and Learn at 12:30 with Mike Vatalaro and Joey Manson talking about their work on exhibit as part of the Art Faculty Exhibition — Lee Gallery

Preview plans for the new Center for Visual Arts and become a member of the Friends group in support of his initiative — Lee Gallery

Read more.

Inside NOW: Turkeys; Rock the ‘John; retirement reception — October 14, 2009

Calhoun Lecture Series takes a look into the future
CU Poultry Club talks turkey for the holidays
Gantt Center event looking for performers for The S.P.O.T.
Everyone invited to ‘Rock the ‘John’
Libraries to honor Joyce Peebles’ retirement
Protect your identity at Shred Day
Clemson Farm Aid to benefit Student Organic Farm
Get ready to row

1. Calhoun Lecture Series takes a look into the future

To predict the future, one must look into the past – that’s the message that Ted Abernathy, executive director of the Southern Growth Policy Board, will deliver as part of the Calhoun Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Brooks Center.

In his presentation titled “Trajectories and Tangents: The future has been coming for a long time,” Abernathy will look at how the past shapes the present and the future. Technology, environmentalism, urbanization, globalization and a slew of other changes are redefining lives and have been doing so for generations.

‘If you want to understand the future, follow the trajectories of the past,” says Abernathy, an economic development expert. “The real trick is to find the tangents and try to decide which ones will be important tomorrow.”

Abernathy’s 29-year economic development career has been on strategic competitiveness and economic positioning. Most recently he served as executive vice president and COO for the Research Triangle Regional Partnership, a private non-profit economic development organization.

Abernathy’s lecture is free and open to the public.

2. CU Poultry Club talks turkey for the holidays

Give your family the freshest turkey in South Carolina this Thanksgiving.

As part of the animal and veterinary sciences department’s commitment to hands-on undergraduate education, the Clemson University Poultry Science Club is growing, processing, and marketing, drug-free, free-range, fresh-dressed turkeys for Thanksgiving.

This sixth annual club fund raiser will feature 150 16-week-old hen turkeys, donated by Prestage Farms of Camden, packaged in bags donated by Sealed Air/Cryovac Corporation of Duncan, S.C.

Proceeds from the project will be used for awards for active members of the club and travel expenses to the International Poultry & Egg Exposition in Atlanta, where students have an opportunity to interview for jobs in the poultry industry. Students also sponsor a family at Christmas time as well as provide leadership in the 4-H Poultry Pullet Chain and Showmanship Project.

These fresh-dressed turkeys are $50 each and must be ordered in advance, no later than Monday, Nov. 2. The club does not required advance payment, but it does expect those who place an order to honor the commitment.

Students will process the turkey hens on Saturday, Nov. 21, and bag them on Nov. 22.

The birds will be ready for pick up on Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the lobby of Newman Hall. Payment is accepted by cash or checks.

For additional information on ordering a turkey, contact Mickey Hall, associate professor of animal and veterinary sciences:
Phone: (864) 656-4022
E-mail: mahall@clemson.edu

3. Gantt Center event looking for performers for The S.P.O.T.

The Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Center for Student Life and the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. wants to put you on The S.P.O.T. at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Palmetto Ballroom.

The S.P.O.T. -- an acronym for spoken word, poetry, open mic and talent — will feature individual and group performers such as singers, rappers, dancers and poets. This annual event allows individuals to showcase their artistic abilities as well as be inspired by the talent of others.

This year, the sponsors are recruiting faculty and staff members to perform in addition to the usual student participants. This would be a great opportunity to interact with students outside of the classroom and to showcase your talents as well.

Those interested in performing should contact Courtney Tucker at tucker9@clemson.edu by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.

4. Everyone invited to ‘Rock the ‘John’

Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to help “Rock the ‘John,” Clemson’s version of Midnight Madness, on Friday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m.

The event, which signifies the official start to the 2009-10 basketball season for Clemson's men's and women's teams, will feature promotions, prizes and entertainment for the whole family. Doors to Littlejohn Coliseum will open for the event at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free of charge.

Rock the `John will feature performances from the Clemson cheerleaders, Rally Cats, Tiger Band, as well as the Air Elite Dunkers from Atlanta. One lucky fan will have the chance to win a car, while another fan will be shooting for $25,000. Other great prizes include a Clemson scooter, iPod Touch, home entertainment package and an ESPN GameDay package.

Rock the `John will be the first chance for fans to meet the 2009-10 men's and women's basketball teams. Head coaches Cristy McKinney and Oliver Purnell will be on hand to offer their expectations for the season.

Fans will be treated to a preview of the two teams, as both will hold short scrimmages following introductions. At the conclusion of the event, both teams will be available for autographs on the concourse level.

The first 3,000 fans will receive a free giveaway item, and team posters and schedule cards will be available to everyone.

Coca-Cola, a proud sponsor of Rock The ‘John, will provide free samples outside the event. Other sponsors include Academy Sports and Outdoor, Tom Winkopp, Lake Keowee Chrysler Dodge and Clemson Army ROTC.

Jeremiah Dew, who serves as the regular in-game host for the men's basketball home games, will be the event emcee.

5. Libraries to honor Joyce Peebles’ retirement

University Libraries will hold a retirement reception on Thursday, Oct. 22, for Human Resources Manager Joyce Peebles. All friends and colleagues are welcome to join in honoring Peebles from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the Brown Room of the R.M. Cooper Library.

6. Protect your identity at Shred Day

All Clemson University faculty, staff and students are encouraged to bring any paper or computer-based storage media to be destroyed by a certified destruction company on Shred Day Friday, Oct. 16. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring any items you no longer need that contain personal information to the field behind the University Union to be destroyed by Shred360 out of Chapin. Parking near the site will be available for people who need to drive to transport items.

This free event is hosted by Clemson’s Office of Information Security and Privacy in observance of Cyber Security Awareness Month to shred virtually any storage medium that you can imagine.

Shredding materials that contain personal information is one way to help prevent the growing problem of identity theft. Items you may want to consider shredding include:

• Floppy Disks
• Hard Drives
• Paper-based products such as bank or credit card statements
• CD/DVD’s
• Tapes

If you are unsure of whether an item can be destroyed, bring it anyway – most items can be handled provided they are not hazardous. Please remove batteries or any other hazardous materials prior to bringing items to be shredded. All shredded materials are recycled.

For more information, visit: http://www.clemson.edu/ccit/safecomputing/events/Shred_Day_2009.html

7. Clemson Farm Aid to benefit Student Organic Farm

Sustainable agriculture will get a boost at the second annual Clemson Farm Aid Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Student Organic Farm on Perimeter Road. This free festival is open to the public, with $5 charged for parking.

Organized by Students for Environmental Awareness and the Student Organic Farm, the festival will support the organic farm and raise awareness about the importance of sustainable agriculture.

The festival will feature live music all day. There will be opportunities to make candy apples, climb a hay bale tower and paint a mural to be displayed at the farm. Participants can enjoy food from local restaurants, as well as a bake sale, a farm animal showcase and gift raffles.

Last year’s event raised $2,700 to help offset funding cuts to the organic farm. Kelly Gilkerson and Blake Storey, coordinators for this year’s event, anticipate 500 to 600 people to attend and hope to raise at least $5,000 this year.

“The intention of this event is to highlight the importance of local farms and raise funds to support research, education and outreach programs at the Clemson University Student Organic Farm,” Gilkerson said.

The Student Organic Farm occupies 15 acres of land in the Calhoun Field Laboratory dedicated to sustainable agriculture production and education. Since 2005, the farm has been certified organic and uses no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

8. Get ready to row

Clemson’s Outdoor Lab invites faculty and staff to come enjoy beautiful Lake Hartwell by canoe.

Outings on the lake, lead by experienced guides, will be held on Thursdays Oct. 22 and 29 beginning at 9 a.m.

The lab will furnish canoes, paddles and lifejackets. The cost is $10 per person. Spaces are limited. To reserve a spot, contact Nancy Warmath at 864-646-7502 ext. 226 or nwarmat@clemson.edu.

Inside NOW: Dorothy Allison, Shred Day, Harper gift, Farm Aid – October 7, 2009

Author Dorothy Allison to speak Thursday
Fike closed for Fall Break
Protect your identity at Shred Day
Clemson names collaboration facility at Sonoco Institute for Harpers
Clemson Farm Aid to benefit Student Organic Farm
Get ready to row

1. Author Dorothy Allison to speak Thursday

Award-winning author Dorothy Allison will share knowledge she has gained from writing and reading about fictional characters during a campus lecture, "Everything I Know About Women, I Learned from Fiction."

The Women’s Studies program will present the free lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Self Auditorium of the Strom Thurmond Institute. This program is open to the public.

A Greenville native and self-described feminist and working-class storyteller, Allison received acclaim in 1992 for her first novel, the largely autobiographical 1992 novel, “Bastard Out of Carolina.”

In a New York Times book review, George Garrett proclaimed the novel "as close to flawless as any reader could ask for" and "simply stunning," and praised Allison's "perfect ear for speech and its natural rhythms."

"Bastard Out of Carolina" — with its themes of poverty, family, abuse and survival — became a bestseller, a finalist for the National Book Award, a perennial favorite of reading groups and was made into a 1996 film directed by Angelica Houston.

Elisa Sparks, associate professor of English and director of Clemson’s Women’s Studies program, said Allison is a role model for the creativity and resilience of which women are capable.

“Dorothy Allison is a powerful voice for the humanity of those often demeaned or not seen by our culture: people who are female, poor, Southern and/or sexually unconventional,” said Sparks.

“Her work highlights issues surrounding violence against women that our culture is usually unwilling to face or even to acknowledge,” said Sparks, “and she writes about these issues bravely and beautifully and with such authority that she has won recognition on the highest levels.”

Allison has won numerous awards for her subsequent novels, as well as for her poetry and short stories.

Her 1998 novel “Cavedweller” became a national bestseller, New York Times Notable Book of the Year, finalist for the Lillian Smith Prize and an American Library Association prize winner. She is the 2007 recipient of the Penn Warren Award for Fiction.

Allison is the McGee Professor and writer-in-residence at Davidson College in North Carolina.

2. Fike closed for Fall Break

Fike Recreation Center will be closed for Fall Break this weekend and into next week. Fike will close at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and will be closed Saturday-Tuesday, Oct. 10-13. Fike will reopen at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.

3. Protect your identity at Shred Day

All Clemson University faculty, staff and students are encouraged to bring any paper or computer-based storage media to be destroyed by a certified destruction company on Shred Day Friday, Oct. 16. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring any items you no longer need that contain personal information to the field behind the University Union to be destroyed by Shred360 out of Chapin. Parking near the site will be available for people who need to drive to transport items.

This free event is hosted by Clemson’s Office of Information Security and Privacy in observance of Cyber Security Awareness Month to shred virtually any storage medium that you can imagine.

Shredding materials that contain personal information is one way to help prevent the growing problem of identity theft. Items you may want to consider shredding include:

• Floppy Disks
• Hard Drives
• Paper-based products such as bank or credit card statements
• CD/DVD’s
• Tapes

If you are unsure of whether an item can be destroyed, bring it anyway – most items can be handled provided they are not hazardous. Please remove batteries or any other hazardous materials prior to bringing items to be shredded. All shredded materials are recycled.

For more information, visit: http://www.clemson.edu/ccit/safecomputing/events/Shred_Day_2009.html

4. Clemson names collaboration facility at Sonoco Institute for Harpers

Clemson unveiled The Ronald & Katherine Harper Industry Collaboration Room on the top floor of the Sonoco Institute for Packaging Design and Graphics.

The Industry Collaboration Room is made possible by a $1.1 million gift from Ronald and Katherine Harper of Charlotte to Clemson’s graphic communications department. The gift value is associated with the sale of a house at Lake Wylie.

The Harpers are well known in the printing industry, having started The Harper Corporation of America in Charlotte in 1971. The company specializes in anilox rollers for the flexographic printing process, pressroom supplies and problem-solving for its customers.

“The Harpers, Ron and Katherine, have helped shape, contribute and support our efforts at Clemson, particularly in graphic communications, for decades," said Sam Ingram, chairman of the graphic communications department. "And it is more than technology. Their belief in students, in education and their network, extending from the family out to the farthest reaches of the printing industry, have motivated us through their passion and expertise. Their gift will have a lasting mark on Clemson students — in their careers, the industry we share and the future.”

The Harpers began their collaboration with educational institutions nearly 20 years ago when The Harper Corporation became the first to participate in the Flexographic Technical Association’s Flexo in High Schools and Colleges Program. Today, high schools and colleges across the United States and Canada, and even in Argentina, have flexo programs that provide hands-on training for students interested in a career in flexography. Flexography is a printing process that uses a flexible relief plate. It basically is an updated version of letterpress that can be used for printing on almost any type of surface, including plastic, metallic films, cellophane and paper.

“The opportunities the Harpers offer our students have an enormous impact on education and success after graduation,” said Clemson President James F. Barker. “Our graphic communications program has one of the highest placement rates at the university. Many years it is 100 percent, and one of the reasons is the hands-on, real-world experience they have received as students in the studios and labs and as interns in the industry.”

The graphic communications department provides students a technology-rich environment in an open laboratory setting. Industry partners provide numerous technical resources and updates as new or emerging technologies become available. This model of education partnering with industry has enabled program graduates to become immediate contributors to their employers. Industry supports the curriculum and enables the department to meet its mission statement: to develop dedicated, practical, problem-solving people for the printing, publishing, packaging, imaging and allied industries.

The Sonoco Institute for Packaging Design and Graphics is located in the Harris A. Smith Building at Clemson. The institute serves as a hub of technology collaboration that brings faculty and students together.

The concept for collaboration focused on packaging-industry projects was developed by the departments of packaging science and graphic communications. The institute focuses on designing environmentally sustainable packages; developing electronic films that can be printed on packages to create displays, track shipments or apply environmental or biological sensors; testing the impact of package design on consumer attention, buying patterns, use and disposal in its consumer experience lab; and integrating the multiple steps in package design and construction into a single workflow.

5. Clemson Farm Aid to benefit Student Organic Farm

Sustainable agriculture will get a boost at the second annual Clemson Farm Aid Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Student Organic Farm on Perimeter Road. This free festival is open to the public, with $5 charged for parking.

Organized by Students for Environmental Awareness and the Student Organic Farm, the festival will support the organic farm and raise awareness about the importance of sustainable agriculture.

The festival will feature live music all day. There will be opportunities to make candy apples, climb a hay bale tower and paint a mural to be displayed at the farm. Participants can enjoy food from local restaurants, as well as a bake sale, a farm animal showcase and gift raffles.

Last year’s event raised $2,700 to help offset funding cuts to the organic farm. Kelly Gilkerson and Blake Storey, coordinators for this year’s event, anticipate 500 to 600 people to attend and hope to raise at least $5,000 this year.

“The intention of this event is to highlight the importance of local farms and raise funds to support research, education and outreach programs at the Clemson University Student Organic Farm,” Gilkerson said.

The Student Organic Farm occupies 15 acres of land in the Calhoun Field Laboratory dedicated to sustainable agriculture production and education. Since 2005, the farm has been certified organic and uses no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

6. Get ready to row

Clemson’s Outdoor Lab invites faculty and staff to come enjoy beautiful Lake Hartwell by canoe.

Outings on the lake, lead by experienced guides, will be held on Thursdays Oct. 22 and 29 beginning at 9 a.m.

The lab will furnish canoes, paddles and lifejackets. The cost is $10 per person. Spaces are limited. To reserve a spot, contact Nancy at 864-646-7502 ext. 226 or cuolcamps-L@clemson.edu.

Inside NOW: Benefits Fair; Dorothy Allison lecture; rowing on the lake; plant sale; Clemson Day at the corn maze; dining survey — September 30, 2009

Benefits Fair October 6 at Littlejohn
Time to make benefits choices for 2010
Act now to avoid tobacco surcharge on health insurance
Author Dorothy Allison to speak at Clems
New initiative promotes stronger brand, same DNA
Get ready to row
Fall plant sale helps support S.C. Botanical Garden
Be a-mazed a Denver Downs Corn Maze
Complete Aramark survey for opportunity to win $250 Best Buy gift card

1. Benefits Fair October 6 at Littlejohn

All faculty and staff are encouraged to visit the Benefits Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Littlejohn Coliseum. This annual event is presented by Clemson’s human resources office.

Meet with representatives from your health, dental and life insurance plans. Talk with cell phone vendors, banks, retirement plans and investment consultants. Learn more about other Clemson departments and about the benefits available to you as an employee of Clemson University. Have a vision screening by the local Lions Club.

October 2009 is an open enrollment period, so this is the perfect time and place to consult with HR benefits counselors about:

Changing health plans
Increasing your optional life insurance coverage
signing up for MoneyPlus medical spending accounts and dependent care spending accounts

One popular staple at the Benefits Fair — flu shots — will not be available this year. The Joseph F. Sullivan Center will not receive seasonal flu vaccine for the Benefits Fair. Inside Clemson will continue to keep you informed of availability on campus. In the meantime, seasonal flu shots are available at comparable prices at many local pharmacies and supermarkets.

Supervisors are asked to ensure that staff have adequate time away from the work place to visit the fair.

Enter Littlejohn at the East Lobby entrance, at the bronze tiger. Bring your employee ID to register for door prizes donated by area businesses.

2. Time to make benefits choices for 2010

October is open enrollment month — a time to make changes that affect your benefits for years to come.

During open enrollment, which occurs in odd-numbered years, you have more options for change than during annual enrollment. These changes will become effective Jan. 1, 2010.

To make the best decision, review the coverage you have now by visiting MyBenefits online

Important issues to consider include:

Employee Insurance Program will offer a new State Vision Plan
MetLife becomes new life insurance provider
Rate Increase in 2010 for Blue Choice, CIGNA and Dental Plus Subscribers

3. Act now to avoid tobacco surcharge on health insurance

Beginning in January, Clemson non-smokers will get a break on premiums for their university health insurance.

In a May 4 e-mail to all faculty and staff, Clemson’s human resources department announced a new surcharge will be added to the health insurance premiums of tobacco users covered by the Employee Insurance Program.

If you — or anyone you cover under your health plan — smokes or uses tobacco, you will pay $25 more per month beginning Jan. 1, 2010.

You will be automatically charged the tobacco-user premium unless you certify that no one covered under your health insurance currently uses tobacco nor has used tobacco within the past six months.

You must complete this certification to avoid “defaulting” as a smoker and being charged the surcharge.

As a non-tobacco user, you have two ways to apply for the lower premium:

Certify online at MyBenefits. Go to the Employee Insurance Web page and click the MyBenefits button on the left of the home page. This method is quick and easy. Be sure to print a copy of the completed certification for your records. All certifications through MyBenefits must be received by Nov. 15, 2009.
Complete and return the Certification Regarding Tobacco Use form on the Employee Insurance Program Web page. All paper certifications must be received by Oct. 31, 2009.

The South Carolina Budget and Control Board approved this surcharge because of the high cost of tobacco use to all EIP health plans — an estimated $75 million a year for tobacco-related illnesses.

If you are not eligible for the lower premium, EIP is offering help for employees and their covered dependents to stop smoking. See the HR e-mail or the EIP Web page for details.

4. Author Dorothy Allison to speak at Clemson

Award-winning author Dorothy Allison will share knowledge she has gained from writing and reading fiction during a campus lecture, "Everything I Know About Women, I Learned from Fiction."

Clemson’s Women’s Studies program will present the free lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Self Auditorium of the Strom Thurmond Institute.

A Greenville native and self-described feminist and working-class storyteller, Allison received the strongest mainstream praise for her largely autobiographical 1992 novel, “Bastard Out of Carolina” — a bestseller and finalist for the National Book Award.

Her 1998 novel “Cavedweller” became a national bestseller, N.Y. Times Notable book of the year, finalist for the Lillian Smith Prize and an American Library Association prize winner. She is also the 2007 recipient of the Penn Warren Award for Fiction.

Allison is currently the McGee Professor and writer-in- residence at Davidson College in North Carolina.

5. New initiative promotes stronger brand, same DNA

A new look, language and tone for Clemson’s marketing and communications projects is being introduced this fall as part of a new branding initiative.

Based on research with key constituents, including faculty, staff and students, the new brand architecture includes a set of visual and verbal tools — including a new academic logo — to bring more unity and sophistication to Clemson publications, Web sites and branded materials.

Chief Public Affairs Officer Cathy Sams will give a presentation at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in Meeting Room A of the Hendrix Center. This session is open to anyone who is interested in the new branding initiative and how they can help us market Clemson more effectively.

Find out how you can use the new brand portfolio in your communications programs and who to contact for more information.

6. Get ready to row

Clemson’s Outdoor Lab invites faculty and staff to come enjoy beautiful Lake Hartwell by canoe.

Outings on the lake, lead by experienced guides, will be held on Thursdays Oct. 1, 22 and 29 beginning at 9 a.m.

The lab will furnish canoes, paddles and lifejackets. The cost is $10 per person. Spaces are limited. To reserve a spot, contact Nancy at 864-646-7502 ext. 226 or cuolcamps-l@clemson.edu.

7. Fall plant sale helps support S.C. Botanical Garden

The South Carolina Botanical Garden’s Fall Plant Sale will be Oct. 2–3 at the garden in Clemson. The sale features a wide selection of ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials, including hard-to-find and underutilized plants selected to thrive in local landscapes.

The sale is open 2:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, for Friends of the Garden only. New members may join at the gate for $35 per person or $50 per family. Friends of the Garden also are invited to a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, to peruse the offerings at the sale, socialize with friends and seek advice from garden staff members.

The sale is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3.

“Fall is the best time of year to plant,” said Ryan Merck, the garden's nursery manager, “and the garden staff has selected unique and interesting plants that we know will grow well in local landscapes. So there’s no better time for new gardeners to get started or for experienced gardeners to find plants that may not be available elsewhere.”

Master Gardeners of the Foothills and S.C. Botanical Garden staff members will be on site to personally help shoppers select the best plants for their landscapes. The Gift Shop area will feature special garden accents and home décor for the fall season, as well as clearance items marked 40 percent off, available only during the plant sale.

“In addition to the opportunity to get to know some new plants, the plant sale allows visitors to learn more about gardening in the Upstate and about their state botanical garden,” said Todd Steadman, associate director. “We use the proceeds from the sale to support the care of the garden, so we strongly encourage people from the area to come out and improve their gardens while improving the state garden that belongs to all of us.”

For more information: 864-656-3405 or scbg@clemson.edu on online.

8. Be a-mazed a Denver Downs Corn Maze

A day of fun in a corn maze can do amazing things for Clemson University.

Denver Downs Farm on Clemson Boulevard, between Clemson and Anderson, has designated Saturday, Oct. 10, as Clemson Day at the Maze.

The Garrison Family, owners of Denver Downs and long-time Clemson supporters, will donate $2 to the university for every faculty, staff, student or alumni who pays the $10 admission to the Corn Maze and Giant Pumpkin Patch on Clemson Day.

The maze is open Sept. 26-Nov. 1 during the following hours:

Saturdays 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Sundays 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays - Oct. 23, 24, 30 & 31 — Extended evening hours, 6-10 p.m.

After visitors find their way through the 12-acre corn labyrinth, they are also invited to explore and enjoy other attractions that include:

Giant pumpkin patch where you are sure to find pumpkins sized from 1 to 200 pounds
Giant hay barn designed for all ages
Hay rides around the 100-acre site, past the corn maze and through the pumpkin patch
Goat climb and other farm animals
Corn cannon to hit the “gamecock”
Ultimate farm football
New zip line

Directions: from Clemson take Hwy. 76 toward Anderson - on right 1 mile before I-85; from I-85 (Greenville or Atlanta) take exit 19-B Clemson) on to Hwy. 76. Continue 1.2 miles and turn left onto Denver Road, entrance is on the left.

9. Complete Aramark survey for opportunity to win $250 Best Buy gift card

Aramark, Clemson's campus dining provider, is conducting a survey to better understand your campus lifestyle and preferences. Sharing your thoughts will give Aramark the insight needed to improve your overall campus dining experience.

This online survey will take 5 to 10 minutes and your responses are confidential.

Click to begin the survey.

If you cannot click on the link, copy and paste the URL http://www.college-survey.com/clemson into your Internet browser address bar and hit enter.

To thank you for completing the survey, when you are finished you may choose to enter into a drawing to win a $250 Best Buy® Gift Card.

Inside NOW: CU brand, faculty art, plant sale, flu shots, Komen on the Go — September 23, 2009

Scroll to read the following stories below:

New initiative promotes stronger brand, same DNA
Art faculty showcased with exhibition, reception, gallery talks
Fall plant sale helps support S.C. Botanical Garden
Seasonal flu shots available to employees
Komen On the Go to visit Clemson campus
Library book sale features new pricing strategy
Gantt Center for Student Life to hold open house

1. New initiative promotes stronger brand, same DNA

A new look, language and tone for Clemson’s marketing and communications projects is being introduced this fall as part of a new branding initiative.

Based on research with key constituents, including faculty, staff and students, the new brand architecture includes a set of visual and verbal tools — including a new academic logo — to bring more unity and sophistication to Clemson publications, Web sites and branded materials.

You’re invited to attend a special presentation on the new brand for campus communicators at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, in Meeting Room A of the Hendrix Center, by Chief Public Affairs Officer Cathy Sams.

Find out how you can use the new brand portfolio in your communications programs and who to contact for more information.

2. Art faculty showcased with exhibition, reception, gallery talks

Clemson’s biennial Department of Art Faculty Exhibition opens in Lee Gallery on Friday, Sept. 25.

Denise Woodward-Detrich, director of Lee Gallery, encourages everyone to take this opportunity to see the most recent explorations for the art department faculty, on display Sept. 26-Nov. 11. The Lee Gallery is open 9 a.m.04 p.m. Monday-Thursday ad 2-5 p.m. On Sundays except Oct. Oct. 11 and Nov. 1.

"Visitors can expect the exhibition to offer a synopsis of the individual thoughts and studies of the twelve professors celebrated in their finely crafted works," said Woodward-Detrich.

The exhibition will showcase the media specialties of each artist/teacher: Syd Cross, printmaking; David Detrich, sculpture; David Donar, animation; Sue Grier, ceramics; Lynette House, drawing; Christina Hung, bio-art; Heidi Jensen, drawing; Todd McDonald, painting; Joey Manson, sculpture; Mike Vatalaro, ceramics, Denise Woodward-Detrich, functional ceramics; and Anderson Wrangle, photography.

The Friends of the Center for Visual Arts will host a wine and cheese reception in honor of the exhibiting faculty on Sept. 25, 6- 8 p.m. in the McClure Courtyard of Lee Hall. The event will feature music by the Clemson Jazz Combo.

Faculty and staff as well as the general public are welcome at lunchtime gallery talks, where faculty members will discuss their individual work in an informal conversational setting at 12:15 p.m.:

Oct. 15 — Syd Cross, Todd McDonald and Anderson Wrangle
Oct. 23 — Joey Manson, Mike Vatalaro
Nov. 4 — David Detrich, Sue Grier, Christina Hung, Heidi Jensen

3. Fall plant sale helps support S.C. Botanical Garden

The South Carolina Botanical Garden’s Fall Plant Sale will be Oct. 2–3 at the garden in Clemson. The sale features a wide selection of ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials, including hard-to-find and underutilized plants selected to thrive in local landscapes.

The sale is open 2:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, for Friends of the Garden only. New members may join at the gate for $35 per person or $50 per family. Friends of the Garden also are invited to a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, to peruse the offerings at the sale, socialize with friends and seek advice from garden staff members.

The sale is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3.

“Fall is the best time of year to plant,” said Ryan Merck, the garden's nursery manager, “and the garden staff has selected unique and interesting plants that we know will grow well in local landscapes. So there’s no better time for new gardeners to get started or for experienced gardeners to find plants that may not be available elsewhere.”

Master Gardeners of the Foothills and S.C. Botanical Garden staff members will be on site to personally help shoppers select the best plants for their landscapes. The Gift Shop area will feature special garden accents and home décor for the fall season, as well as clearance items marked 40 percent off, available only during the plant sale.

“In addition to the opportunity to get to know some new plants, the plant sale allows visitors to learn more about gardening in the Upstate and about their state botanical garden,” said Todd Steadman, associate director. “We use the proceeds from the sale to support the care of the garden, so we strongly encourage people from the area to come out and improve their gardens while improving the state garden that belongs to all of us.”

For more information: 864-656-3405 or scbg@clemson.edu or http://www.clemson.edu/scbg.

4. Seasonal flu shots available to employees

Clemson's Joseph F. Sullivan Center will offer seasonal flu shots this year through walk-in clinics at Edwards Hall and the Benefits Fair at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Vaccinations will be given without appointments on:

Friday, Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Joseph F. Sullivan Center, 101 Edwards Hall
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Benefits Fair, Littlejohn Coliseum

Additional clinics may be held after Oct. 6 based on availability of seasonal flu vaccine.

Seasonal flu shots will cost $25, payable by cash, check or Medicare.

The optimal time to vaccinate individuals against seasonal influenza is determined by studies carried out by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to determine when the highest number of outbreaks typically occur in an individual area. For our area, it is recommended that immunizations given in October and November. Even though a few individual cases still occur year-round and outside of the expected outbreak time, this public health strategy provides the best possible protection to the majority of people.

You should get a seasonal flu vaccination and a vaccination for H1N1 flu when it becomes available. Your seasonal flu vaccination will not protect you from H1N1 flu and the H1N1 vaccination will not prevent seasonal flu.

An H1N1 vaccine is being developed and may be available this fall. Redfern Health Center and the Sullivan Center are working collaboratively to develop a strategy to effectively distribute the vaccine once it is released.

For more information about H1N1 flu, including links to government flu Web sites and answers to some frequently asked questions, go to Clemson’s flu Web site at:
http://www.clemson.edu/newsroom/special_reports/flu/

5. Komen On the Go to visit Clemson campus

The Susan G. Komen On the Go mobile experience will visit the Clemson University campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Redfern Health Center parking lot.

An offshoot initiative of Susan G. Komen for the Cure in partnership with the Val Skinner Foundation, the Komen On the Go’s bright pink trailer seeks to encourage young women to make a commitment to lifelong positive breast health practices. The Komen On the Go tour has visited more than 400 locations and events since its creation in 2004.

As part of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s mission to end breast cancer forever, the interactive learning center offers hands-on computer kiosks full of information on the breast cancer movement, inspirational videos, life-saving recommendations about breast health awareness and useful instruction such as how to do a breast self-exam.

There also will be an eight-foot “graffiti wall” for sharing memories or pledging support for the cause, details on the local Komen Race for the Cure and tips for supporting loved ones facing breast cancer.

Komen On the Go targets people of all generations, particularly young women and African-Americans. These two audiences were selected due to the disproportionate mortality rate among African-American women and the aggressive nature of breast cancer in young women. The Komen On the Go mobile experience also targets priority populations, including Hispanics and Latinas; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons; Native Americans; and Asians and Pacific Islanders.

This Clemson event is sponsored by Redfern Peer Health Educators, Student Health Advisory Committee, Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha and Omega Psi Phi.

Read more at:
http://www.clemson.edu/media-relations/article.php?article_id=2259

6. Library book sale features new pricing strategy

University Libraries has added a special twist to its popular campus book sale that is sure to attract the gamblers among us. At 3 p.m. on the day of the sale, shoppers can fill a bag or box with the leftovers for $5.

The Clemson University Library Book Sale — a highly anticipated fall-semester event — will be Friday, Sept. 25, on the plaza between R.M. Cooper Library and the fountain.

There will be approximately 10,000 hardback and paperback books, children’s books, videos, CDs, magazines and more than 1,000 phonograph records for sale. The sale begins at 9 a.m. for students, faculty and staff and 10 a.m. for the general public. It ends at 5 p.m. Students and employees must present their Clemson IDs to be admitted before 10 a.m.

Hardcover books, records, DVDs, videos and music CDs are $2; paperback books are $1; and magazines are $.25.

So here’s how the sale will work:

9 a.m. — Sale opens to Clemson faculty, staff and students who must show a Clemson ID to gain admittance.
10 a.m. — Sale opens to the public.
3 p.m. — Regular pricing is suspended and shoppers may purchase anything that is left for $5 per bag or box. Bring your own bags or use cardboard boxes supplied by the library.
5 p.m.— All remaining items are free for the taking

Customers can pay with cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and TigerStripe cards.

Visitors must display a valid guest parking permit to park on campus. Parking permits for visitors are available from three locations:

Visitors Center, 109 Daniel Drive,
Parking services, G01 Edgar Brown Union,
University Police Department at Memorial Stadium (only for after-hours needs)

For information on the Clemson Area Transit (CAT) bus service call 864-654-CATS or go to:
http://www.catbus.com/

The sale is sponsored by the Clemson University Foundation. Proceeds will be used to purchase new materials for the Clemson University libraries.

For more on the sale and University Libraries, visit:
http://www.lib.clemson.edu/booksale

7. Gantt Center for Student Life to hold open house

The Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Center for Student Life will hold an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 5-7 p.m., on the University Union Loggia. All members of the university community are invited to drop by to meet the center’s staff and graduate assistants and hear more about its programs and services.

The merger of the former Gantt Intercultural Center and the former Center for Student Involvement to create the Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Center for Student Life has streamlined student-focused services and aligned resources to create a leaner, stronger organization.

“Through this new center, students now have a unified ‘first stop’ for getting involved outside of the classroom,” said Altheia Richardson, assistant vice president for student affairs and executive director of the new center. “A team of experienced staff is available to help students create their own unique Clemson experiences.”

This newly created center oversees many programs crucial to the Clemson student experience, including:

Advisement of undergraduate and graduate student government, student organizations and student media
Civic engagement
Diversity education
Fraternity and sorority life
International student programs
Leadership education and development
Multicultural programs and services

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact studentlife@clemson.edu.

Inside NOW: Book sale, Gantt Center open house; ad campaign — September 16, 2009

Scroll to read the following stories below:

Ad campaign promotes “determined spirit”
Gantt Center for Student Life to hold open house
Library book sale features new pricing strategy

1. Ad campaign promotes “determined spirit”

A promotional campaign featuring faculty and student profiles was launched this fall, thanks to a collaboration between institutional advancement and athletics.

The series aims to capture Clemson’s new branding strategy by telling stories that show the university’s “determined spirit.” Profiles of staff, donors and alumni will be added as the campaign continues.

“Our market research clearly showed that the attributes that set Clemson apart from other institutions are its ‘can-do’ attitude, commitment to students, desire to excel, willingness to collaborate and sense of community. The campaign aims to demonstrate those qualities by profiling Clemson people who are determined to make a difference,” said Cathy Sams, chief public affairs officer.

The “no-cost” ad campaign is made possible by free air and print time provided by the athletics department and new media. It includes full-page ads in football programs, a series of 30-second spots aired during sports radio broadcasts and on the university’s YouTube site, and table-tent cards in the president’s stadium box. Clemson also produced a 30-second spot aired during all televised games and on Pawvision during games, and launched a "Determined Spirit" dedicated Web site.

Public affairs plans to expand the campaign to include campus displays, posters and CAT bus ads as funding permits.

2. Gantt Center for Student Life to hold open house

The Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Center for Student Life will hold an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 5-7 p.m., on the University Union Loggia. All members of the university community are invited to drop by to meet the center’s staff and graduate assistants and hear more about its programs and services.

The merger of the former Gantt Intercultural Center and the former Center for Student Involvement to create the Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Center for Student Life has streamlined student-focused services and aligned resources to create a leaner, stronger organization.

“Through this new center, students now have a unified ‘first stop’ for getting involved outside of the classroom,” said Altheia Richardson, assistant vice president for student affairs and executive director of the new center. “A team of experienced staff is available to help students create their own unique Clemson experiences.”

This newly created center oversees many programs crucial to the Clemson student experience, including:

Advisement of undergraduate and graduate student government, student organizations and student media
Civic engagement
Diversity education
Fraternity and sorority life
International student programs
Leadership education and development
Multicultural programs and services

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact studentlife@clemson.edu.

3. Library book sale features new pricing strategy

University Libraries has added a special twist to its popular campus book sale that is sure to attract the gamblers among us. At 3 p.m. on the day of the sale, shoppers can fill a bag or box with the leftovers for $5.

The Clemson University Library Book Sale — a highly anticipated fall-semester event — will be Friday, Sept. 25, on the plaza between R.M. Cooper Library and the fountain.

There will be approximately 10,000 hardback and paperback books, children’s books, videos, CDs, magazines and more than 1,000 phonograph records for sale. The sale begins at 9 a.m. for students, faculty and staff and 10 a.m. for the general public. It ends at 5 p.m. Students and employees must present their Clemson IDs to be admitted before 10 a.m.

Hardcover books, records, DVDs, videos and music CDs are $2; paperback books are $1; and magazines are $.25.

So here’s how the sale will work:

9 a.m. — Sale opens to Clemson faculty, staff and students who must show a Clemson ID to gain admittance.
10 a.m. — Sale opens to the public.
3 p.m. — Regular pricing is suspended and shoppers may purchase anything that is left for $5 per bag or box. Bring your own bags or use cardboard boxes supplied by the library.
5 p.m.— All remaining items are free for the taking

Customers can pay with cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and TigerStripe cards.

Visitors must display a valid guest parking permit to park on campus. Parking permits for visitors are available from three locations:

Visitors Center, 109 Daniel Drive,
Parking services, G01 Edgar Brown Union,
University Police Department at Memorial Stadium (only for after-hours needs)

For information on the Clemson Area Transit (CAT) bus service call 864-654-CATS or visit CAT on the Web.

The sale is sponsored by the Clemson University Foundation. Proceeds will be used to purchase new materials for the Clemson University libraries.

Read more on the sale and University Libraries.

Contacts

Beth Jarrard
Media Relations
inside@clemson.edu
864-656-3860

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