Monday, May 20, 2013
Clemson nature series nominated for outstanding achievement in television programming.
The Southeast chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences nominated the Clemson nature series “Expeditions with Patrick McMillan” for three Emmy Awards for outstanding achievement in television programming. The Emmy competition is the most prestigious in television and video production. The 30-minute weekly TV show began in 2007 and has been nominated for 10 Emmy awards. The series is produced by Clemson University Video Production Services and airs on SC-ETV as well as on Public Broadcasting System (PBS) affiliates across the United States. “Belize, Central America’s Last Best Chance” was nominated for outstanding magazine program. This episode explores the lowland tropical forest and its connections with man in both…
Board member says board members had no choice in recent school lunch price increase, but hopes district will use extra revenue to improve school lunches.
Dear Editor, Most read the story of how lunches for students who pay full price will increase by 5 cents next year. For elementary school students the cost of a lunch will rise to $1.80 and for middle and high school meals the cost will be $2.05. That increase follows a 10-cent increase this year, and a 5 cents last year. Students who are served lunch fall into three categories. Students from lowest income families receive their lunches for free, others buy their lunch at a reduced cost and the remaining pay full price. The federal government subsidies the free and reduced lunches the district serves through the National School Lunch Program. A couple of years ago the federal government realized some districts were using their free and …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Tri-County grads Have strong resumes that combine education and direct exposure to today’s workplace
Opportunities are abundant for two-year college graduates who leave Tri-County Technical College with a strong resume of education and direct exposure to today’s workplace, said President Ronnie L. Booth. “Employers are always asking, ‘what can a person do for us? How can they meet our needs now?’ Our curricula gives students an introduction to their education, as well as allowing them to spend time in the field to understand what they are studying,” he said. Recent Tri-County graduates will work in various careers ranging from health care to manufacturing to business. They work as nurses, welders, technicians, police officers and CNC operators, for example. Some have participated in industry-based scholars programs, others have engaged in…
Two entities will continue to share assets and personal in natural resources and wildlife conservation teaching, research and extension.
Clemson University and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCNDR) renewed their cooperative agreement during recent meetings in Clemson. The agreement strengthens a more than 31-year collaboration between the two entities by codifying the process of sharing assets and exchanging personnel in natural resources and wildlife conservation teaching, research and extension. “This agreement has enabled the DNR and Clemson to work together in research, outreach and teaching in natural resources conservation, and to collaborate in maintaining a healthy environment and high quality of life for our citizens, especially those that enjoy the outdoors," said Alvin Taylor, director of the DNR. "Clemson’s programs have been crucial in …
Open House will be held at the University Center of Greenville
If you’re ready to go back to school and earn a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, stop by Anderson University’s June 18 open house in Greenville, South Carolina! The open house runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the University Center of Greenville, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive. At the open house, you can get information about online bachelor’s degree programs in business, criminal justice, emergency management services, human services and other fields, as well as online graduate degree programs in business, criminal justice, education, ministry (MMin and DMin), and music education. Classes for most of AU's online programs start about every quarter. Academic officials from AU’s College of Business also will tell prospective students …
New era of Easley High School Football officially begins with Green and White Game
The next era of Green Wave football kicked off Saturday night with the annual Green and White game. Easley High School Athletic Director Chris Carter told the crowd the game marked the beginning of the next chapter for EHS football. “We would like to extend a warm Easley High School welcome as we begin the Grayson Howell era of Easley High School football,” Carter said. The Green scored first with a field goal and kept the White scoreless into halftime. The final score was Green 27, White 7. During each year’s Green and White Game, an award is given to a volunteer in memory of the late Steve Westmoreland. The award is given to someone who exhibits qualities Westmoreland himself was known for, Carter said. “Leadership, dedication, …
Bob Jones University awards Stephen Gonzalez a traditional diploma and one for the Facebook age.
When Easley's Stephen Gonzalez graduated this spring, Bob Jones University didn't just give him a traditional paper diploma. Gonzalez also received a digital version, in the form of a badge on his personalized Merit page. Almost 500 colleges across the country are making sure that new graduates have a validated online showcase of their college achievements on meritpages.com. Gonzalez is among the two million students whose accomplishments, ranging from making the dean's list to studying abroad to graduating, are verified with digital badges by his college. The badges are not only a way for students to share their achievements with friends and family on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks, but they automatically build a …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts challenges students to take risks.
Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts challenged Tri-County Technical College’s Class of 2013 to take risks, make goals a priority and to give back to their communities. Pickens County residents were among the 532 students were awarded degrees, diplomas and/or certificates during the College’s spring commencement held May 10 at the Anderson Civic Center. “You must set goals and develop a personal mission statement and abide by it,” said Mayor Roberts, who became the first African American mayor of Anderson when he was elected in 2006. “Form good work habits, ask questions, take risks. You want the right job but if you have to take the ‘right now job,’ don’t give up. Keep reaching for your goals. Don’t give up,” said Roberts, who has owned his …
Intelligent River uses sensors to transmit environmental conditions.
Water chiefs from Washington and Columbia came to Clemson University Thursday to view innovative technologies for monitoring and protecting clean water. Nancy Stoner, acting assistant administrator for water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Catherine Templeton, S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control commissioner, toured campus components of Clemson University’s Intelligent River research. The project uses small, data-gathering sensors linked to a powerful computer network that can transmit environmental conditions in easy-to-understand formats to virtually anyone with a computer or smartphone. Clemson is one of only three universities nationwide Stoner is visiting for an update on innovative research related to…
Shaw will take over athletic program July 1.
Coach Doug Shaw has been named Athletic Director and head football coach for Palmetto High School. He is slated to begin work July 1, 2013. He is currently Assistant Athletic Director, Head football coach and physical education teacher at Mauldin High School in Greenville County. He has been at Mauldin High for seven years where he was named the Big 16 Upstate Coach of the Year in 2009. Shaw has a proven record of improving team performance. His ability to develop a working rapport with the players and coaches will prove beneficial. He is a firm believer that discipline and fundamentals are essential to a successful program and by implementing that philosophy the athletic program can progressively improve each year. Shaw will be …
Pickens Resident
11:11 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
This is ridiculous, my kids eat lunch at their school and I pay full price for them. The food is horrible. The problem is the waste, we are spending and astronomical amount of money on food being prepared for it to be thrown away. You look at the menu offered, HELLO, kids DO NOT eat collard greens. Thursday I was at school and ate lunch with my daughter, I thought she was having chicken and rice… more ›