Recipients of the I. Dwaine Eubanks Emeritus College Fellows

In service to the Emeritus College, Chris is a member of the Advisory Board and a member of the Memoir writing group. He has been a model participant, engaging himself with his fellow writers as a reader while he shares his own stories as well. As a new edition of Moments and Memories is being assembled, Chris has voluntarily taken on the role of a co-editor and takes turns with the other editors in providing writing sessions for potential authors. As the writings come in, he also aids in finalizing them for publication. Chris is also a musician. He faithfully participates in the monthly Coffee House Music Sessions. Additionally, his band KREW performed for the college as a gratis presentation this past year.

In service to the Emeritus College, Roxanne is currently a member of the Advisory Board.  She also serves on several committees and projects. Roxanne has presented seminars for the Emeritus College on her extensive work in Global Health. In service to the University, she developed the first non-degree course with Online Clemson for the Emeritus College. This course is for nurse educators to prepare them to develop course materials for undergraduate students addressing health issues related to climate change. Roxanne’s work with study abroad programs started as early as 2001 and has continued throughout her academic career. As the Emeritus College explores ways to collaborate with new leadership in the International Program’s office, Roxanne’s experiences will be invaluable.

Marge is a licensed dietitian in South Carolina and a Certified Culinary Educator. In service to the Emeritus College, Marge is a member of the Advisory Board, a member of the Awards Committee, the Well Being Committee, and an alternate Emeritus College representative to the University Well Being Committee. In service to the University, she is an Emeritus College liaison to CAFL, teaches a course on graduate nutrition, and serves on PhD candidate committees for the Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Science Department. Marge has presented to multiple groups in the past year including Prisma Health preschool, Walhalla Middle School 6th grade, OLLI, and Wren High School culinary nutrition class. She is also teaching a course with graduate nutrition students.

Jim retired in 2020 after serving Clemson for 30 years as a Professor of Crops, Soils, and Environmental Science. In addition, He served a joint appointment in Extension. In service to the Emeritus College, Jim is a member of the Advisory Board and has provided popular presentations. He is also a member of the newly formed Promotions Committee and is solely responsible for developing a relationship between the Emeritus College and Clemson’s News Services. Jim’s efforts have resulted in several members being featured in the 2025 Summer edition of Clemson World.

In service to the Emeritus College, Dee has served as the Chair Elect, Chair and Past Chair of the Advisory Board and continues to serve as a member. She also serves on the South Carolina Prisons Education Interest Group, chairs the Fundraising Committee, and is a member of the Community Outreach and Speakers Bureau Committee, Program Planning Committee, and Memoir Writing Group. Dee has also been elected to the Board of Directors of the national Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education. Dee’s contributions to Clemson University include serving as a member of the Clemson Outdoor Collective, a Board of Directors member for the US Play Coalition, and a faculty mentor for the College of Education Graduate School Conference and Reggio Emilia Study Abroad program.