Distinguished Service Award Official Nomination Form
The Distinguished Service Award Official Nomination Form
Clemson Alumni Association Board Nominations
The Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors. Through its nominations process, the Clemson Alumni Association seeks qualified individuals to serve on its Board of Directors while achieving a board composition that is representative of the constituency it serves.
Applicants will be judged based on an individual’s outstanding service to Clemson and/or the Alumni Association, lifelong devotion to Clemson University and demonstrated loyalty to Clemson and the Alumni Association. Only those who have graduated from Clemson (alumni) and those who have been designated Honorary Alumni are eligible to serve on the board. The deadline for nominations for the Board of Directors will be March 21, 2025. Each nominee must have a currently seated Clemson Alumni Association Board member as their sponsor for their nomination. To be considered for this position or to nominate someone for this role, please complete the form below.
For best consideration, candidates must submit no less than one, and up to three accompanying letters of support. Letters can be attached to this form via the supporting documents field.
Clemson Alumni Board Nominations
Devon Garber ’01 Named 2024 Volunteer of the Year
Devon Garber Honored with Clemson Alumni Association’s 2024 Frank Kellers III Volunteer of the Year Award
The Clemson Alumni Association is proud to announce Devon (Farrington) Garber ‘01, as the recipient of the 2024 Frank Kellers III Volunteer of the Year Award. This prestigious accolade, presented annually by the Clemson Alumni Association staff since 1988, recognizes outstanding service and volunteerism by an individual who has 
demonstrated exceptional dedication to Clemson University and its alumni community.
Devon graduated in 2001 with a Health Science degree and has spent much of her professional career in the pharmaceutical industry. She resides in Pennington, NJ, with her husband, Dave Garber ’01, and their two Iptay-sustaining Tiger Cubs, Ethan and Hannah.
Garber has a passion for event planning and networking, which she was able to combine her love for Clemson by joining the Philadelphia Clemson Club board in 2016. Garber’s innovative approach and relentless pursuit of inclusivity have been instrumental in the club’s success. During her tenure, she has spearheaded initiatives such as The Adopt-a-Highway clean-up (2 miles of Kelly Drive leading up to the Rocky steps) and the New Student Send-off party, which this past year welcomed over 40 soon-to-be Clemson students and nearly 100 guests from the DE, PA and NJ areas. Her efforts have ensured that all current and future Clemson alumni in the area feel included and valued and have an outlet to show support to their community and to their alma mater.
Under her guidance as president last year, the club hosted numerous successful events, including the Young Alumni Welcome to the City event, the club’s Annual Golf Tournament & Silent Auction Dinner, which raised over $7,000, and the Bethesda Project sock collection, which gathered over 2,000 pairs of new socks for those experiencing homelessness. Additionally, the Clemson Day at The Phillies event sold out a 75-ticket block, showcasing the club’s ability to engage the Clemson community in Philadelphia. Her ability to think creatively and inspire her board to explore new ideas has significantly contributed to the club’s growth and engagement.
The Frank Kellers III Volunteer of the Year Award is named in honor of the late Frank Kellers III, a member of Clemson’s Class of 1957. This award is the highest recognition extended by the Alumni Association staff, celebrating individuals who have shown a passion for service and building the Clemson family.
The Clemson Alumni Association, an open-membership, nonprofit organization since its inception in 1896, connects members of the more than 189,000-strong Clemson family. The association inspires pride, celebrates achievement, provides service, and strengthens relationships with Clemson University and each other.
SAC Application 2025
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Register to be a Holiday Shopping Fair Vendor
Holiday Shopping Fair Vendor
Register to be a vendor at the 2024 Holiday Shopping Fair on November 1, 2024 hosted by the Clemson Alumni Association.
Register to attend the 2024 Holiday Shopping Fair
Holiday Shopping Fair Attendee
Register to attend the 2024 Holiday Shopping Fair featuring Clemson-related businesses hosted by the Clemson Alumni Association. The event will take place Friday, November 1, 2024.
2025 Tiger Twosomes
Thank you for your interest in submitting your Tiger Twosome story. Submissions have closed for this year. Keep an eye out on our social media as we share some of the stories that were submitted.
Fellow Class of 1963 members,
It’s hard to believe that this year marks our 60th year since graduation. Several of our classmates have discussed gathering for an informal meal and attending the Spring Football game on April 15th. If you would be interested in attending this event, please let us know so that plans can be made to accommodate the number of participants. Indicate below whether you would be interested in either one or both of these activities by March 17. We will send details after we see the number for each event.
The Class of 1963 Committee
Lewis Dorrity and Joe Swann
2023 Tigers on Tour
About ‘TIGERS ON TOUR’:
From New York City to California and places in-between, we are taking the #TigersOnTour this year to tell you about what is going on at Clemson and how YOU can make an impact. Supporting Clemson is important and your participation matters!
Clemson University will be taking the ‘Tigers on Tour’ to the Northeast ahead of the Tigers taking on the Syracuse Orange on Sept. 30! We invite you to come out and see us at one of our stops along the way!
Join your Clemson Family to enjoy Clemson fellowship while hearing updates from campus and learning how you can stay engaged with the University, Clemson athletics and your local Clemson Club.
Northeast Adventure – September 27 – 30
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27: PITTSBURGH, PA
7:00 – 9:00pm EST @ Federal Galley
200 Children’s Way | Pittsburgh, PA 15212
*Appetizers on us!
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 | PHILADELPHIA, PA
12:00 – 1:30pm @ City Tap Kitchen & Craft
100 N 18th Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103
*Lunch $10 per person!
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 | NEW YORK CITY
6:00 – 8:00pm @ The Liberty NYC
29 W 35th St | New York, NY 10001 | between 5th and 6th Avenue
*Appetizers on us!
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 | SYRACUSE, NY | WELCOME TO SYRACUSE!
6:00pm – 8:00pm EST @ Harvey’s Garden
1200 East Water Street | Syracuse, NY 13210
*Join fellow Clemson fans and friends that made the trip to Syracuse. Enjoy a wide variety of food and beverage options, giveaways from the Clemson Alumni and Annual Giving teams, and fellowship with the Clemson Family!
NO RSVP REQUIRED
Questions? Email CUAlumni@clemson.edu
Clemson Family Tailgate – Florida State 2022
Clemson Family Tailgate Heads To Florida State!
LOCATION: Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
TIME: 3:30 – 6:30 PM
MENU:
- 4 drink tickets to include beer & wine; additional drinks can be purchased with cash bar
- Southern BBQ Buffet including BBQ pulled pork & BBQ bone-in chicken with mild & spicy BBQ sauces, au gratin potatoes, southern style potato salad, cole slaw and baked beans, cornbread muffins and dinner rolls and desert. *Menu subject to change for a noon kickoff.
ENTERTAINMENT:
- Live DJ and College Gameday and/or available football games being aired at the time of the tailgate
PRICE:
- TAILGATE ONLY – $75 adult; $50 kids 12 and under
- TAILGATE + SHUTTLE – $100 adult; $75 kids 12 and under
- shuttle from Donald L. Tucker Civic Center to Doak S. Campbell Stadium (~8 blocks/1 mile) and return trip
ADDRESS: 505 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
PARKING: Civic Center parking for the tailgate AND game can be purchased separately HERE.
DIRECTIONS TO DOAK S. CAMPBELL STADIUM: The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center is an easy straight-shot 1 mile walk to Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Clemson Family Tailgate guests can choose to walk and experience the gameday atmosphere in Tallahassee OR can opt to add-on a shuttle transfer for $25.
- $25 Gameday Shuttle Add-On: The shuttle will pickup at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center and will drop off at the roundabout at Varsity Dr. and W. Jefferson Street. From there it’s a 3-4 minute walk into Doak S. Campbell Stadium. The shuttle will transfer you back to Donald L. Tucker Civic Center following the conclusion of the game.
Follow our social media for tailgate updates. Tickets are non-refundable and will be available to purchase until sold out.
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Questions? Contact cualumni@clemson.edu.
Welcome Back Festival Returns with Record Donations to Scholarships
After cancelations due to COVID-19 in 2020 and a torrential rainstorm in 2021, the Welcome Back Festival returned to College Avenue in downtown Clemson on August 22nd kicking of the Fall semester and raising a record $23,000 toward student scholarships.
For 32 years in August, the Clemson Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Council (SAC) have sponsored the Welcome Back Festival, the premier kick-off event of the academic year at Clemson University. Each year, the festival features local vendors offering a variety of merchandise and food in exchange for purchased festival tickets. The money raised during the festival supports the Student Alumni Council Scholarship Endowment Fund supporting student scholarships.
Jim Clements, president of Clemson University, and Mayor of Clemson, Robert Halfacre opened the festival which is held in partnership with the City of Clemson and the Clemson City Police Department. Following the welcome the Clemson University Pep Band, Cheerleaders and Rally Cats performed for the festival crowd. Closing out the evening was local band, Risky Business, featuring current Clemson students Austin Allen, Sam Buchanan, Robert Farmer, Thomas Love, Egan Purnell and Whit Long.
SAC President, Lane Josey was thrilled about the record funds raised stating, “the impact that we can have on current and future Clemson students with the proceeds from the Welcome Back Festival will be life changing. Thank you to all the students, alumni and community members who helped make this possible.”
Alumni Association Executive Director, Wil Brasington, echoed Josey’s sentiments and commended the SAC, the City of Clemson and the Clemson City Police Department on their role in the festival. “We could not ask for better partners,” said Brasington. “The Welcome Back Festival would not have been this successful after a three-year hiatus without the planning and implementation by SAC as well as the support of the City of Clemson and its police department.
If you are interested in supporting the Student Alumni Council Scholarship Endowment Fund, visit https://iamatiger.clemson.edu/giving and use the “Search for a Fund” feature typing “Student Alumni Council (S.A.C.) Scholarship Endowment” as the search criteria. A gift of any amount can help make a difference in the lives of Clemson students.
For details about future Welcome Back Festivals and other Clemson Alumni Association events, visit alumni.clemson.edu.
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