Dear Students,
Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope you had the opportunity to rest, reset and return ready for the final six weeks of the Spring semester. This is an important stretch of the academic year, and I want to encourage each of you to stay focused, take care of yourselves and finish strong.
As you move through the weeks ahead, please remember the resources in place to support you. The CARE Network, Counseling and Psychological Services, Healthy Campus and Academic Success Center are just a few examples of places you can turn to help navigate challenges, stay well and make the most of your Clemson Experience.
I want to congratulate our new undergraduate student government leadership, Rosie Hanna and Brady Young, on being elected by their peers. I especially want to thank Zach Freeman and Maya Khaskhely for their service, leadership and commitment to all parts of campus life over the past year. Student leaders help shape our community in meaningful ways, and I am grateful for the way they represent and serve Clemson students.
I strongly encourage you to take part in the Community Health and Well-Being Needs Assessment. This is an important opportunity to help better understand Clemson’s current state in the eight dimensions of well-being. Please note this is different from Power of the Paw, which serves as a quick pulse check each semester. The Community Health and Well-Being Needs Assessment takes a broader look at student well-being and, more importantly, will help inform future action as we continue building a healthier and stronger Clemson. To date, we have received more than 1,900 responses, but we want more student input!
As we enter the final six weeks of the semester, consider some of the many opportunities to engage in campus life:
- March 28: Mile of Honor — Consider participating in this annual one-mile walk for veterans commemorating the 498 Clemson alumni who gave their lives in service to our country.
- April 1-2: The Pursuit — This clue-based race is hosted by Blue Key Honor Society and raises money for the Students Helping Students Fund, which supports classmates facing food insecurity.
- April 8: Give Day — Support Clemson by contributing to programs and services that directly benefit students and strengthen the University community.
- April 11: Jervey Meadows Concert Series and Tigertown Takeover — Secure your ticket to catch Jake Owen in concert after Clemson Baseball takes on North Carolina, while also helping showcase Clemson throughout the day as we welcome thousands of admitted students and their families to solidify their college decision.
- April 19: Ring Ceremony — One of Clemson’s most meaningful milestones as students receive a symbol of resilience, accomplishment and lifelong connection to the University.
- April 23: Clemson Home Cookout — Gather with friends in Carillon Garden for a free meal, games and community as we celebrate the close of the academic year.
- May 7-8: Spring Commencement — Graduating in May? Celebrate one of our great academic traditions by enjoying this milestone as you prepare for your next chapter.
I am proud of all you contribute to this community. Let’s make these final weeks meaningful, supportive and strong together. Go Tigers!
Doug Hallenbeck, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
