Monthly Archives: September 2010

Inaugural Symposium panel tackles recession's impact on families

The recession has taken its toll on many American households as jobs disappear and families reel under harsh financial circumstances. Recognizing the devastating outcomes here in Massachusetts, the Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise at Clark presented a seminar for state legislators in March titled “The Great Recession and Its Impact on Families.” The seminar presented…

Pre-Inauguration events continuing to celebrate, engage, entertain

Clark’s pre-Inauguration ceremony events have enlightened and entertained hundreds of Clark alumni, students, faculty and staff who have participated or attended such events as the Passport Dinner, Blue Man Group performance and formal Inaugural Dinner.  An Inaugural Symposium explores some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. It features a series of panel discussions…

Earth in the balance: Inaugural panelists discuss sustainability

Cynthia Abramson Nikitin ’81 held up the package that had contained the Philadelphia Cream Cheese she’d spread on her bagel that morning. The label, she noted, said the cream cheese had been made with “renewable energy.” The observation drew a chuckle from the audience gathered in Razzo Hall on Wednesday, but through the laughter the…

Hundreds enjoy global flavors, fun at Inauguration week kickoff

Clark students, faculty and staff traveled the world on Tuesday, via their taste buds, as the Inauguration Passport Dinner drew about 1,200 people to the University Center last night to sample the cuisine of five countries. The selection of global delicacies celebrated the University’s diversity as well as President David Angel’s international work as a…

Clark, Worcester reach agreement to close portion of Downing St.

Clark President David Angel and Worcester City Manager Michael O’Brien announced Monday (Sept. 20) that the University and the city will pursue the closing of a short section of Downing Street, from Florence Street to Woodland Street, to create a pedestrian plaza for students, staff and neighborhood residents. The move is expected to enhance safety…

Clark welcomes Global Scholars

Clark’s 2010 Global Scholars were formally welcomed by President Angel and his wife,  Jocelyne Bauduy,   at a dinner reception on Sept. 2 at Harrington House. The new students, who hail from nine different countries, mixed with Global Scholars from previous classes. Many were also introduced for the first time to their Clark mentors, University staff…

Inauguration events to spotlight Clark's esteemed scholars, alumni

Clark University will celebrate the formal installation of David P. Angel as its ninth president during a public Presidential Inauguration ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, on the campus green. “Clark University is a special place where faculty members engage in cutting-edge scholarship and meaningful research that empower action on critical human concerns…