University Facilities' 'quiet professionals,'; Out of the Darkness Campus Walk

DAILY NEWSLETTER
MARCH 19, 2025

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! Today marks the first entry in a series about how the "quiet professionals" of University Facilities help make life better on campus. The annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk is scheduled for March 29, make your plans for Alumni Spring Break this weekend and more.

A Facilities employee pushes a broom in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business.

What to know today:

Today, we're introducing the first story in a series about University Facilities. Learn more about who these employees are, what they do and how they’re making life better for us on campus — in ways seen and unseen. With 430 full-time employees and 80 contracted custodians, these "quiet professionals" help drive the University forward.

NEWS AND UPDATES

Denise Anderson, associate dean for undergraduate studies, faculty success and well-being in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences and faculty member in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM), was inducted as a Fellow of The Academy of Leisure Sciences (TALS) in recognition of her career contributions to the field of leisure sciences and excellence in research, teaching and service.

Tigers Together, Clemson University’s suicide prevention initiative, is hosting the 10th annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk in support of suicide prevention awareness. The walk, a national event through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will take place on Saturday, March 29.

INSIDE THE COLLEGE

The second edition of "Inside the College" from the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business features principal lecturer Bill Tumblin. Tumblin shares how he guides pre-business students through the BUS 1010 course, helps them navigate their academic and career paths and what makes Clemson so special.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

The Annual Focus on Creative Inquiry (FoCI) event is scheduled for April 9-11 at the Watt Family Innovation Center. The event is a University-wide poster forum showcasing undergraduate research, service-learning and other engaged learning experiences through the Creative Inquiry (CI) program.

At Alumni Spring Break this weekend, don't miss a concert on College Ave. Friday night and the Saturday Morning Market on Bowman Field from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. before the baseball game. Vendors and food trucks will be available.

UPCOMING EVENTS