Board Member Spotlight
Dion and Karen Wiggins P’26
Dion Wiggins, Emmy Award-winning Photojournalist, who joined CBS affiliate WUSA in Washington, D.C., in March 2005. Dion is a native of Baltimore, a graduate of Patterson High School in Baltimore, Maryland and received his undergraduate degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis on Television Production from Norfolk State University. In his spare time, Dion enjoys DJ’ing, Videography and Photography. Dion is a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics fan.
Karen Wiggins, currently serves as the Recovery Medicare Audit Program Manager, at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, in Washington, D.C., since July 2018. Prior to Sibley Memorial Hospital, Karen was the Member Service Center Manager at the District of Columbia Bar, for twenty-one (21) years. Karen is a native of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, a graduate of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory High School in Washington, D.C. and received her undergraduate degree in Biology from George Mason University and her Master’s Degree in Health Care Management from Marymount University. Karen loves to travel and the beach.
Dion and Karen are the proud parents of Lauren A. Wiggins ‘26, Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University. Lauren plays on the Women’s Rugby Team that earned the National Championship Title in 2023. Lauren, in her freshman year, was also named the MVP for the team!
Upcoming Events
See AllFootball Watching Party vs. GA Tech
Football Watching Party vs. GA Tech
September 13
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12:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Come out to cheer on our Tigers with fellow local alumni, parents, and fans. Everyone is welcome – whether you’re a die-hard fan or just want to be part of the Clemson spirit. We’ll be watching the games all season long at the locations listed below while enjoying food and drink specials exclusively for our group as we celebrate those Tiger touchdowns.
2025 Game Watch Locations
- Arlington, VA – Astro Beer Hall, 4001 Campbell Avenue
- Baltimore, MD – Little Havana, 1325 Key Highway
- DC – Mission Navy Yard, 1221 Van Street SE
- Bethesda, MD – BT’s** (pilot location), 4866 Cordell Avenue
**While Tiger fans are most welcome to watch games at BT’s each week, the Club will only be officially hosting a few games there this season. Stay tuned for which games!
Don’t forget to check in when you arrive each week at the parties, and we’ll make an Annual Fund donation in your name from the Club! We’re always looking for more Tigers to help host watch parties. Want to volunteer for a game or two? Contact beth@clemsonclub.org.
Football Watching Party vs. Syracuse
Football Watching Party vs. Syracuse
September 20
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12:00 am
Come out to cheer on our Tigers with fellow local alumni, parents, and fans. Everyone is welcome – whether you’re a die-hard fan or just want to be part of the Clemson spirit. We’ll be watching the games all season long at the locations listed below while enjoying food and drink specials exclusively for our group as we celebrate those Tiger touchdowns.
Kickoff time is TBD.
2025 Game Watch Locations
- Arlington, VA – Astro Beer Hall, 4001 Campbell Avenue
- Baltimore, MD – Little Havana, 1325 Key Highway
- DC – Mission Navy Yard, 1221 Van Street SE
- Bethesda, MD – BT’s** (pilot location), 4866 Cordell Avenue
**While Tiger fans are most welcome to watch games at BT’s each week, the Club will only be officially hosting a few games there this season. Stay tuned for which games!
Don’t forget to check in when you arrive each week at the parties, and we’ll make an Annual Fund donation in your name from the Club! We’re always looking for more Tigers to help host watch parties. Want to volunteer for a game or two? Contact beth@clemsonclub.org.
Fall Board Meeting
Fall Board Meeting
September 27
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
The Baltimore/DC Clemson Club’s Fall Board of Directors meeting will be held on Saturday, September 27th in Merrifield, VA. Coffee, continental breakfast and conversation will begin at 9:30am, with the meeting starting promptly at 10:00am. Free parking will be available. Meeting materials will be emailed two days prior to the meeting.
Diamondback Brewery
Diamondback Brewery
October 2
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Come hang out with fellow Tigers at Diamondback Brewing Co. in Locust Point, Baltimore on Thursday, October 2 from 6:00-8:00pm for an evening of brews, bites and good vibes. Your ticket includes scratch made pizza and unlimited draft beer and soda for two hours, and we have a space reserved just for our Club. Bring your Tiger pride and your thirst!
Tickets are $26.95 for Clemson Club members and their guest and $32.00 for non-members. Don’t wait to register – this is a limited space event.
Football Watching Party vs UNC
Football Watching Party vs UNC
October 4
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12:00 am
Come out to cheer on our Tigers with fellow local alumni, parents, and fans. Everyone is welcome – whether you’re a die-hard fan or just want to be part of the Clemson spirit. We’ll be watching the games all season long at the locations listed below while enjoying food and drink specials exclusively for our group as we celebrate those Tiger touchdowns.
Kickoff time is TBD.
2025 Game Watch Locations
- Arlington, VA – Astro Beer Hall, 4001 Campbell Avenue
- Baltimore, MD – Little Havana, 1325 Key Highway
- DC – Mission Navy Yard, 1221 Van Street SE
- Bethesda, MD – BT’s** (pilot location), 4866 Cordell Avenue
**While Tiger fans are most welcome to watch games at BT’s each week, the Club will only be officially hosting a few games there this season. Stay tuned for which games!
Don’t forget to check in when you arrive each week at the parties, and we’ll make an Annual Fund donation in your name from the Club! We’re always looking for more Tigers to help host watch parties. Want to volunteer for a game or two? Contact beth@clemsonclub.org.
