The IRS recently announced the new 2019 retirement plan contribution limits. Effective January 1, 2019, you may choose to increase your maximum supplemental/voluntary contributions to your retirement account with TIAA from $18,500 to $19,000 for under the age of 50 and from $24,500 to $25,000 for those over the age of 50. Please note that you … Continue reading IRS Announces New 2019 Retirement Limits
Fringe Benefit Rate
Each year, Clarkson University negotiates a fringe benefit rate with its federal oversight agency, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This rate is applicable to grants, contracts and other agreements with the Federal Government and allows Clarkson to be reimbursed for a portion of fringe benefit costs, expressed as a percentage of salaries. These costs include medical insurance expense, pension plan … Continue reading Fringe Benefit Rate
Pam Poste is Employee of the Month for November
As part of Clarkson University’s ongoing commitment to Service Excellence, the Service Excellence Team is pleased to announce the November 2018 Employee of the Month… Pam Post, Senior Groundskeeper Pam was recognized by her peers, who commented, “Pam works tirelessly at providing the Clarkson community and visitors with a welcoming environment… Her authentic caring and … Continue reading Pam Poste is Employee of the Month for November
Important Benefit Updates
Exciting Change Coming! New Benefit System Human resources is excited to announce that in December 2018 we are transitioning to a ‘NEW’ benefit system called Benefit Solver. Employees will be able to access benefit information same as in Smartben. With Benefit Solver, employees will now be able to log in using their Clarkson username and … Continue reading Important Benefit Updates
Chrys of Tampa Receives Top Clarkson University Award for Young Alumni
Lauretta Chrys of Tampa, Fla., executive vice president and head of retail network transformation for the Consumer Banking Division at Citizens Bank, has received the Woodstock Award from her alma mater, Clarkson University. Given each year during Reunion Weekend, the Woodstock Award honors young alumni who have demonstrated outstanding loyalty and service to Clarkson and … Continue reading Chrys of Tampa Receives Top Clarkson University Award for Young Alumni
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is a special time of the year and we want to help keep it that way. Share these basic Halloween safety tips with your family. Trick-Or-Treating Safely As a rule parents & responsible adults should accompany most children under the age of 12. Even, if they aren’t dressed up in … Continue reading Halloween Safety Tips
Workshop — Don’t Become Prey: Avoiding Predatory Journals & Publishers
Dear Clarkson Faculty and Staff, The Clarkson University Libraries will continue our fall workshop series Monday, Nov. 5 at 5pm in Rowley 142 — or remotely by Adobe Connect — with Don’t Become Prey: Avoiding Predatory Journals & Publishers. (To attend remotely please click here.) An unfortunate and unintended side effect of the increasing availability … Continue reading Workshop — Don’t Become Prey: Avoiding Predatory Journals & Publishers
Register Your Organization for Ignite Fest 2018!
Does your department or organization work with the Internet of Things (IoT)? Do you want to display how your organization supports innovation activities at the university? Do you want to reach hundreds of students in one day? Secure your table for Ignite Fest 2018 today! What is Ignite Fest? The second annual Ignite Fest will … Continue reading Register Your Organization for Ignite Fest 2018!
Clarkson Students Combine Outdoor Practicality and Sustainability with New Business
Clarkson University student Matt Hawthorne ’19, is finding success with his company TerrApparel, a sustainable, outdoor, online clothing business that he started in the Spring of 2017. Hawthorne came up with the idea while he was a freshman living in the Clarkson dormitories. He and his business partner, Maura Maguire ‘20, have been working closely … Continue reading Clarkson Students Combine Outdoor Practicality and Sustainability with New Business
Chief Inclusion Office Offering Mailing Lists to Stay Informed about Diversity & Inclusion and Climate & Engagement at Clarkson
Dear Clarkson Community, As part of our efforts to improve transparency and communication we are starting email lists. If you would like to stay current on events and initiatives, please sign up for a direct mail emailing. Got to the link and fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf31YxZJRismiRg68hE1yrADJcNN1ZC7PfD_uTHkuJMhoPSTg/viewform?usp=sf_link We will use the link to inform you … Continue reading Chief Inclusion Office Offering Mailing Lists to Stay Informed about Diversity & Inclusion and Climate & Engagement at Clarkson