Remembering Marge Putnam

Clemson University employees are planning a series of events to honor a fellow employee who was the victim of what authorities determined was a case of murder-suicide this summer in Oconee County. The murder victim was Marjorie Putnam. The Pennell Center for Real Estate Development is planning an October 4 reception to celebrate Putnam’s life. Along with the Women’s Studies program, the Pennell Center plans the inaugural Marge Putnam Lecture Series next spring. That lecture series is to double as a fundraiser to help Safe Harbor raise funds to build a safe house in Oconee County. According to Chrissy Mazer, anyone interested is welcome to help with the events. “In our minds,” said Mazer, “the more merrier to help raise awareness and help women and children who may be in the same position that Marge was less than two months ago.”