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 AllMom's Care Package Party - VA
Mom's Care Package Party - VA
January 22
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6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
We would love to have you join us in Ashburn, VA for a very casual evening of Clemson camaraderie! We’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages, meet some great local Clemson moms, and assemble care packages for our Clemson students in time for a Valentine’s Day surprise.
Here’s how it works: Once we have a confirmed guest count, each person is asked to bring one item to contribute to the care packages. For example, if we have 15 people joining, then you would bring 15 of one item (Rice Krispies treats, lip balm, ramen noodles, fuzzy socks … you get the idea!) and at the end of the night, you’ll walk away with a box full of goodies that you can mail to your Clemson student(s).
Sounds like fun, right?!
Event details and the final count for the number of items to bring will be emailed two days prior to the event.
CU@Home - CU-ICAR
CU@Home - CU-ICAR
January 28
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Join us for this special lunch time event featuring David Clayton, the Executive Director of the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).
David will give us a behind the scenes glimpse into how Clemson and CU-ICAR are fundamentally redefining the automotive industry through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge research. We’ll hear about CU-ICAR’s work with autonomous vehicles including a look at Deep Orange, the flagship graduate student program that challenges students to design, engineer, and prototype a completely new concept vehicle in two years, pushing the boundaries of conventional design.
Military Appreciation at Arlington Cemetery
Military Appreciation at Arlington Cemetery
March 7
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Gather with fellow Tigers to honor Clemson’s fallen heroes who are interred at Arlington National Cemetery. We will gather as a whole group for opening remarks then break into small groups to visit 4-5 grave sites. The group will gather again for closing remarks and a Roll Call performed by Clemson Cadets in the Amphitheater. This part of the event is free to Club members. An optional reception will be held from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Military Women’s Museum at the entrance to Arlington Cemetery. Food and beverages will be served. Early bird pricing for the reception is $20 for Club members, $30 for non members until Feb 1. After Feb 1, member pricing is $25, non member is $40. Club members may purchase one additional ticket at member pricing.
