Cooper Library celebrates 60 years; Protect yourself from scams; Elevate Well-Being

DAILY NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 7, 2026

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! Cooper Library celebrates its 60th anniversary this month. Learn how to protect yourself from a new scam targeting faculty and staff; The Oconee Nuclear Station will conduct a three-minute test of its sirens today at 11:50 a.m.

What to know today:

Cooper Library (pictured above in 1993) celebrates its 60th anniversary this month with a number of special events, including historical discussions, a graduate student hackathon and a birthday party tomorrow.
A full, three-minute test of the sirens around Oconee Nuclear Station will occur today at 11:50 a.m. The Clemson University outdoor warning sirens will also be tested at that time. This is only a test and no public action is necessary. Visit the Emergency Notifications page for more information.

NEWS AND UPDATES

An interdisciplinary team led by Clemson University researchers is launching new research to better understand how generative AI makes decisions. The findings will be used to build safeguards around content that could affect young people's mental health.
The Department of Communication now offers a doctoral program for students interested in comprehensive training across a broad range of communication and media specialties, particularly as they relate to STEM innovations.

ELEVATE WELL-BEING

Doug Hallenbeck and a residential community mentor.

In the latest “Elevate Well-Being” blog series, Doug Hallenbeck, vice president for Student Affairs, discusses the importance of building effective habits physically and mentally.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

ClickFix is now the main scam used by cybercriminals targeting Clemson faculty and staff. A pop-up may appear on a webpage or in a Word or PDF document, asking you to copy and run code to fix a problem. If you see this pop-up, do not follow its instructions and contact CCIT for help.
Do you want to make your Canvas course more appealing and clear for students to navigate? The Office of Digital Learning and Technology shares some simple strategies and handy templates you can use to make your Canvas pages and assessments consistent and effective.
Clemson's "Celebrating All Abilities" series of virtual and in-person events continues today. Held throughout October, the events are open to all faculty, staff and students.