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The World Needs Visionaries
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Note: Claflin University will be closed on Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will resume and offices will reopen on Monday, November 27.
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Claflin Gives Back to the Community During Annual Thanksgiving Worship Service
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Claflin University hosted its annual Thanksgiving Worship Service and donation of harvest baskets to local residents on Monday, November 20. The baskets were prepared by administrators, faculty, staff and students and contained enough food for local families to prepare a full Thanksgiving meal. Ninety-two families benefited from the evening event.
"We are showing that Claflin cares and demonstrating how much God has blessed us," said President Henry N. Tisdale in the closing remarks to the congregation. "We feel blessed that you have come on campus to celebrate with us. You're presence means a lot to us," he said to the visiting families.
Tisdale also reminded the congregation of the purpose of this time of year. "Let's remember that this is a season of giving and this it is better to give than receive," Tisdale said.
The Reverend James Cromartie, pastor of Olive Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Orangeburg, was the guest speaker and also set the tone for the evening. His message titled "Be Thankful" challenged listeners to give thanks in all circumstances. "Even though things are continuously happening, the Bible says to rejoice," he said.
The program also included music
by Claflin's D.R.E.A.M. Gospel Choir, a congregational hymn selection and scripture reading.
The program is hosted each year by Claflin University's Division of Student Development and Services prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Relive the Memories of Homecoming 2017
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 Did you miss Homecoming 2017?
You can visit Claflin's official
Flickr photo gallery and relive the wonderful experiences associated with Homecoming 2017. Enjoy the memories captured by our photographers. Mark your calendar for Homecoming 2018 - November 15-18, 2018. See you then!
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Claflin Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting
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Claflin University will host its Annual
Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Monday, November 27 at 6 p.m. on the lawn in front of Calhoun-Downs-Laymen Hall. Following the ceremony, students will gather in the Orange and Maroon Room to decorate Christmas cards that will be given to area social service agencies. Representatives from each first-year student residence hall will participate in the singing
of
Christmas carols during the ceremony.
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Claflin University Concert Choir and Community
to Present Handel's Messiah
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Claflin University and the Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association (DORA) will present Handel's Messiah on Tuesday, November 28, at 7 p.m. in the Stevenson Auditorium in downtown Orangeburg. Claflin University has presented this holiday musical since 1997.
Joining the choir for the performance are members of several area churches including First Presbyterian Church, Orangeburg Lutheran Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and New Mount Zion Baptist Church.
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"Talking Black in America" Documentary Showing
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Claflin University hosted the screening of the documentary, "Talking Black in America" on Thursday, November 2 in the W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center. The film featured footage and interviews with people from across the country highlighting the history and symbolic role of language in the lives of African Americans and the United States culture. Claflin University graduate Dawn Richardson, '13 was featured in the film and spoke on the role of Gullah Geechee culture and its impact on language. Associate Producer, Tracey L. Weldon was in attendance at the screening and conducted a Q&A session following the film. The event was a part of the Department of Social Sciences' Social Justice Series and was co-sponsored by the English Department, Mass Communications Department and the Social Sciences Department.
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Student Spotlight - Deontre' McCray
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On October 6 through 10, sophomore mass communications major Deontre' McCray (last on right) attended the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) National Conference in Boston, Mass
. He was able to attend the conference through a travel grant provided by PRSSA. While in Boston, McCray attended each conference session. He was also invited to a private event hosted by the PRSA Diversity & Inclusion Committee where he was paired with a mentor.
He is pictured here with other student grant recipients.
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Faculty News
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 Dr. Angela Peters, vice provost for academic programs, received the E. Ann Nalley Award on November 11 at the 2017 Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) Awards Luncheon in Charlotte, N.C. The Nalley Award recognizes the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the American Chemical Society contributing significantly to the goals and objectives of the Society through their regional activities.
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Alumni Notes
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 Mercy Chikowore, '06, recently published a story in the Huffington Post titled Claflin University: The Best HBCU Tucked Away On The Hilltop High. Chikowore's piece gave readers a glance of her Claflin experience. "When my confidence is rusty, I think about my journey to now, which started on the hilltop high, I polish it and put it back up on a mantle because Claflin taught me. It's that confidence that helped us leave the warmth of Orangeburg, S.C. and walk into the cold corporate world. It's that confidence that's helped us become doctors, authors, teachers, therapists, nurses, counselors, journalists, publicists and music artists. It's that confidence that inspires us to sing Claflin's praises and inspires students to apply to our alma mater," she said. Chikowore is the c
ommunications manager for the Washington Area Women's Foundation and executive director for ColorComm: Women of Color in Communications.
 On Saturday, November 4,
Rev. Albert Shuler, '74, and Dr. Jimmie Blake Shuler, '74, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at a luncheon at Epworth United Methodist Church in Durham, N.C. Invited guests were asked to give a financial
gift to Claflin in
lieu of gifts to the Shulers. Family and friends also had time to roast and toast the couple.
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Panther Pride
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Claflin Men Defeat Saint Augustine
The Claflin University men's basketball team defeated Saint Augustine's University, 69-54, in a non-conference road game on November 20. The win pushes the Panthers record to 3-1 on the season.
The Panthers return to action on November 25 when they travel to Jackson, Tenn. to take on Lane College in its 2017-18 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) opener.
Claflin University's Women's Basketball Team Falls to Virginia State
Claflin University women's basketball team fell to Virginia State University, 59-43, in a non-conference road game on November 20.
With the loss, the Lady Panthers fell to 1-2 on the season.
The contest was the first of six straight road games for the Lady Panthers who will face Virginia Union on November 22 in Richmond, Va. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.
After their contest with Virginia Union, the Lady Panthers will travel to Jackson, Tenn. on November 25 to open Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) play at Lane College.
Claflin Lady Panthers Defeat Florida Tech in Homecoming Game
The Lady Panthers of Claflin University withstood a late fourth quarter rally in defeating Florida Tech, 64-56, in the first game of the homecoming doubleheader on November 18 at the Tullis Arena.
The win evens Claflin's early season record at 1-1.
Claflin Panthers Defeat Young Harris in Homecoming Game
The Claflin University men's basketball team picked up their sixth straight homecoming victory on November 18, defeating Young Harris 76-64 Saturday at the Tullis Arena.
With the win, Claflin improved to 2-1 on the season.
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@Claflin is published by the Office of Communications & Marketing
President: Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, '65
Vice President for Institutional Advancement: Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, '73
Assistant Vice President for Communications & Marketing: George Johnson Jr.
Public Relations Director: J. Craig Cotton
Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator: Bernita Cooper, '12
Web Communications Manager: Colin Myers, '07
Sports Information Director: Romanda Noble-Watson
Photographers: Cecil Williams, '60, Geoff Henderson and Colin Myers, '07
Student Workers: Nathaniel Fields, Alexis Garner, Timothy Lyons, Tydreona Dantzler and Curtis Patterson
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