Clemson recognizes outstanding packaging science student

This year’s Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award goes to Judson Thomas Valentine.

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In a special “Outstanding Senior Recognition Ceremony and Reception” held on March 26th at Clemson University by the College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences, senior Judson Thomas Valentine received the Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award. This honor is presented each spring to the senior student who most exemplifies academic and extra-curricular leadership in the Clemson Packaging Science program. Here (in photo) Clemson Packaging Science Chair Dr. Robert Kimmel (left) congratulates Judson on his recognition. Judson will be starting his career in packaging with Sonoco in their plant-management training program this summer.

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