Recipients of the I. Dwaine Eubanks Emeritus College Fellows

Dr. Karen Kemper, Associate Professor Emerita in the Department of Public Health Sciences.

In service to the Emeritus College, Karen has served as the Emeritus College representative to the University Faculty Senate.  She has also been an active member of the Well Being Committee and has provided multiple presentations for the Emeritus College focusing on fitness and balance.  Karen is actively engaged in a grant funded program to assess and improve balance.  She is mentoring two junior faculty members while working with them on a Balance Camp course for seniors, including members of the Emeritus College.   

Donna Reiss, Associate Professor Emerita of English

In service to the Emeritus College, Donna has been an integral part of the Creative Works Committee for several years. She is unsurpassed in her participation and commitment to the committee's goals. She is a strong advocate for enhancing recognition of creative works by Clemson's retired faculty. In addition to her efforts with the Creative Works Committee, Donna has participated with the Memoirs Writing group and designed the artwork for one of the books. A quiet force, Donna brings added value to the work of the Creative Works Committee and to the Memoirs Writing Group.

Dr. Bonnie Stevens, Senior Lecturer Emerita of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

In service to the Emeritus College, Bonnie has served on the Advisory Board as a board member. She has also served as an officer on the Advisory Board, including Chair Elect, Chair, and Past Chair. While serving as the Chair, she was instrumental in working with a local vendor to get college members access to Emeritus College swag. These hats, shirts, and vests have helped promote our college across campus to many that did not know of our existence.  She was also an original member of the Promotions Committee.  Bonnie continues to serve the Emeritus College as a member of the Revenue Task Force and the Creative Works Committee.

Dr. Bill Stringer, Associate Professor Emeritus of Agronomy and Soils

In service to the Emeritus College, Bill served on the Emeritus College Advisory Board between 2018-2022. In that time, he served as the Chair-Elect, Chair, and Past Chair.  As Chair of the Community Outreach Committee, Bill initiated the Speaker’s Bureau website and grew the participation in this program. He has provided many informative presentations related to World War II and plant life in the Carolinas to members of the college, and he continually supports programming at the Emeritus College.