Clemson University School of Nursing unveils new $31.5 million education building at GHS
Clemson, in collaboration with the Greenville Health System (GHS), opened a new 78,000 square foot nursing research center.
The $31.5 million building is located on GHS’ Greenville Memorial Medical Campus.
Since South Carolina is a state projected to have a registered nurse shortage by 2030, this new facility gives the potential for growth within nursing, according to university officials.
Classes began at the new research center on Wednesday, Aug. 22.
Youth explore state’s water resources through 4-H camps
4-H2O, a youth education program held in South Carolina for the past 12 years, gives young people the opportunity to learn about the state’s water resources.
The camp, which was held in various locations across the state over the summer, is for kids aged six through 14. Clemson University students serve as counselors and teenage 4-H members serve as junior counselors.
4-H uses a learn-by-doing approach in an effort to educate about ecosystems and natural resources.
Clemson’s Erwin Center students helping drive McLaren brand expansion
McLaren, a United Kingdom based company, is collaborating with Clemson students to develop an advertising campaign for their high performance sports cars.
This College of Business Creative Inquiry program will use different advertising methods in an effort to create a campaign targeted at “lifestyle” sports car enthusiasts. The program was organized by Clemson alumnus Andy Thomas, North American vice president of marketing and communications for McLaren Automotive.
As a part of the marketing campaign, McLaren’s 720 and 570 sports cars will be on display on Sept. 6 in the Watt Center from 3 to 7 p.m.
Clemson turfgrass research focuses on possible new grass for putting greens
Although bentgrasses and bermudagrasses have traditionally been used in putting greens, Clemson researchers are looking at other turfgrass options to create a higher level of playability.
One variety of grass, diamond zoysiagrass, is being studied by Clemson researchers to determine if it can produce desirable golf putting conditions. The only concern with this type of turfgrass is the seed heads that grow during spring and fall. These can impact the roll of the golf ball.
If diamond zoysiagrass can be used on putting greens, it could save about $30,000 a year for courses due to reduced costs in grass maintenance.
Clemson to host world energy conference in the U.S. for the first time
The IEEE Electric Power Grid (eGrid) Conference will be held for the first time in the United States in North Charleston from Nov. 12-14; it will be hosted by Clemson.
The conference allows for energy experts from around the world to participate in idea sharing as well as creating solutions to energy challenges facing the planet. Along with this, the conference will feature keynote speakers, executive sessions, technical poster displays and industry panel sessions.
