Clemson University National Scholars Program

2007 Summer Study Abroad in UK, France

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Fourteen Scholars studied abroad at the University of Sussex in Brighton, UK, in summer 2007 prior to an exploration of Norman France (Rouen, Caen) as well as Paris.

London: Phone booth, Abbey Road

At Pont du Hoc, site of D-Day landing beaches

At US cemetery in Normandy, viewing grave marker of one of three Clemson graduates buried there.

Paris: Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame

Maymester 2007: Amsterdam, Stockholm, St. Petersburg

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Seven scholars travelled throughout Europe May 9-19 with history professor Steve Marks to learn more about the development of the Russian navy and modernization across northern Europe.

Maymester 2007: Iceland

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11 National Scholars travelled to Iceland May 12-22 to learn more about alternative energies and the unique natural wonders of this island nation.

NSP, 2006-2007

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On April 18, the graduating seniors honored professors who have supported their intellectual, professional and personal development with the 2007 NS Awards of Distinction. Honorees included Dr. Stephanie Barczewski (history); Dr. Richard Blob, Dr. Tamara McNutt-Scott, Dr. Lesly Temesvari, Dr. Jerry Waldvogel (biological sciences); Dr. Angela Dills (economics); Dr. Roy Dodd (bioengineering); Prof. Vladimir Matic (political science); Dr. Gary Powell (biochemistry); and Dr. Eric Seiber (public health science).

Lillie Stewart and Allison Foreman enjoy a high tea at the Clemson President's Home. Pres. and Mrs. Barker have hosted the first-year Scholars for this NSP tradition since 2002, and share with the freshmen their experiences living in Cambridge.

As part of a visit from US ambassador to Canada David Wilkins, several National Scholars met with Amb. Wilkins during a student-only discussion. Wilkins' visit was arranged by the CU Center for International Trade and this session was co-sponsored by the NSP.

English professor Mike Lemahieu leads a book discussion on Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. (Scholars Ben Garrison and Suzanne Sawicki assure us that the looks on their faces are intent concentration and not anger.) Lemahieu coordinated several book discussions this year for more than 50 students, including Bel Canto, Fugitive Days, The Golden Compass and Maus.

Upperclassmen Scholars host the freshmen during the annual Fall Schedule Swap on Aug. 21, 2006. The upperclassmen meet during lunch with the new Scholars to offer advice on courses and scheduling.

New Scholars Retreat, Aug. 16-18, 2006

Maymester in Brussels and Belgrade, 2006

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2006 Study Abroad: England, Wales and Ireland

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At Wimbledon.

On the London Eye.

After a short hike in Beaumaris.

Touring Castle Caernarfon in Wales.

On the ferry from Wales to Dublin.

In jail (finally!) in Dublin.

Impromptu pyramid outside of Newgrange in Ireland.

Atop Dun Aengus in the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland.

Summer 2006, Around the World

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NSP graduates Ahmed Mohiuddin ('06, left) and Katherine Chisholm ('05, right) at Ahmed's sister's wedding in Bangladesh.

Chelsea Reighard holds a young patient at a clinic in Tanzania, where she completed a public health internship.

Ryan Spurrier visits Chicago while on a break from his math REU at Valparaiso University.

Ben Ward and Suzanne Sawicki in Germany for the World Cup.

Suzanne Weaver in a cancer research lab during an internship with St. Jude's Childrens Hospital in Memphis.

Maymester in Yellowstone, 2006

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Yellowstone sign

Amanda con bison.

Sunset attempt at YMCA.

After a hike with little Nate (front left, large beard).

Sketching the mountains and lake.

Searching for wildlife.

NSP, 2005-2006

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Freshman scholars complete a low ropes obstacle using teamwork during the new Scholar retreat in August 2005. The 2005-2006 academic year began with a 3-day, 2-night retreat for new Scholars, which was organized and run by a team of upperclass Scholars.

Lori Pindar crosses a rope bridge during the 2005 new Scholar retreat.

Back on campus, Scholars kicked off the year with lunch and academic advise at the Fall "Schedule Swap." Swaps provide underclassmen the opportunity to ask upperclassmen for advice on courses and professors before classes begin.

Amanda Youell collects donations for the Habitat for Humanity house built on campus at Bowman Field during Homecoming week. Several Scholars hold leadership positions in the Clemson chapter of Habitat, which has built more houses than any other college chapter in the US.

Current Scholars before Saturday night dinner during NS Weekend, February 2006. Current Scholars enjoy NS Weekend as much as the candidates.

This must be the "goofy" pose -- we hope.

Our Scholar keynote speaker Christen Smith relaxes at Edgar's Underground with NS candidates.

Several Scholars and Dixon Fellows met with Dan Flinter, former director of Enterprise Ireland, in March to learn about changes in the Irish economy in the last decade. The Global Leadership Forum dinner was sponsored by the Clemson Center for Inter-national Trade and Bank of America.

Former State Department official Richard Miles talks with senior Scholar Brian Eyink in March. Miles met with a group of Scholars in preparation for the National Scholars Maymester Educational Enrichment Expedition to Brussels and Belgrade.

Hank Fischer, one of the top ecologists in the US and author of WOLF WARS, travelled to Clemson in April to meet with the nine Scholars who will explore Yellowstone National Park on one of two Maymester Educational Enrichment Expeditions this year.

National Scholars won several leadership and service awards from the division of Student Affairs (left to right): Lesli Kiedrowski, Nick Lomax Rising Star Award; Christen Smith, Phil Prince Student Development Award; Ahmed Mohiuddin, Susan Delony Academic Achievement Award and the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award; and Casey Hancock, Order of the Blue Ridge.

Christen Smith, Rob Dixon and Jill Allen touch "The Rock" at Death Valley after completing the 5k Presidential Library Race on April 1.

On April 4, the graduating seniors honored professors who have supported their intellectual, professional and personal development with the 2006 NS Awards of Distinction. Honorees were (left to right, back row) Bobby McCormick (economics), Caye Drapcho (biosystems engineering), Mark Thies (chemical engineering), Jeff Love (languages and humanities), and Todd May (philosophy).

Matt Clemmens welcomes guests during the senior Scholars' award dinner.

Pres. and Mrs. Barker hosted the freshmen Scholars in preparation for their UK study abroad for a high tea on April 13. The Barkers spent several months living in Cambridge during Pres. B's architecture fellowship studying British village

High Tea

2006 NS Weekend

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National Scholars candidates with Pres. James and Mrs. Marcia Barker.

Meredith Myers is interviewed by a panel of faculty.

After all the interviews and selections are over, candidates and current Scholars relaxed with fun and games at Edgar's Underground. Upperclass Scholars coordinated the Saturday relaxation activities.

2005 Study Abroad in Europe

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The current second-year Scholars spend several weeks in June and July 2005 studying at the University of Sussex and travelling throughout Europe, including a week-long tour of Scotland.

Galapagos Islands, May 2005

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Fifteen rising junior and senior National Scholars toured the eastern Galapagos Islands as part of the 2005 NSP Maymester Educational Enrichment Expedition.

Day 1 on Isla Lobos

Sea lions are very unimpressed with Clemson National Scholars

Sunrise jump off the top of the ship (Stephen, Brian, Matt)

Amanda jumping off 4th story of the boat -- note her impressive wingspan

Hunting manta rays in the tide at Floreana

Ahmed and Kelly with iguanas

Group with giant tortoises at Darwin Research Center in Santa Cruz

Year-End Events

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An April 28 Senior Sayonara/Year-end Cook-out gave the underclass Natties a chance to say good bye to the departing seniors and provided everyone an opportunity to unwind before Spring finals kicked in.

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At an April 19 dinner, the graduating National Scholars honored seven faculty and staff with the NS Award of Distinction for their support of the group's intellectual, professional and personal development. The faculty honored were Dr. Robert Geist (computer science), Pastor Chris Heavner (Lutheran Campus Ministry, Habitat for Humanity), Dr. Stephen Hubbard (electrical and computer engineering), Dr. Robin Kowalski (psychology), Dr. Bobby McCormick (economics), Dr. Jim Morris (biochemistry), and Dr. Terry Tritt (physics).

Lee Hamilton

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As part of the Bank of America Global Forum, sponsored by the Clemson Center for International Trade, several Scholars were able to hear from and meet Lee Hamilton, former Representative from Indiana and vice chair of the 9/11 Commission.

New Scholar Retreat, August 2004

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The 2004 National Scholars were welcomed into the family with a 3-day retreat that focused on team building and goal setting. The retreat concluded with a day-long rafting trip of the Chatooga River.

European Study Abroad, Summer 2004

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After their freshmen year, National Scholars spend several weeks studying at the University of Sussex in Brighton and travelling throughout Europe. In 2004, the group went to Ireland, Amsterdam and France.

Dolphin Research Center, May 2004

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Several National Scholars spent a week at the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, FL, in May 2004 as part of the NSP Maymester Educational Enrichment Expedition.

Casey Hancock gets a kiss from a dolphin as Jeremy Stovall and Jacob Hicks look on.