United Way of Central Massachusetts, in partnership with Clark University, the Worcester Educational Collaborative, Main South Community Development Corporation, Worcester Public Schools and the Office of City of Worcester Mayor Joseph O’Brien, is the recipient of a Promise Neighborhoods Planning Grant recently awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. “This is so much more than…
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Author of bestseller 'The Shallows' part of 'Slowing' symposium events
Clark University’s long-running Difficult Dialogues initiative presents a fall symposium titled “Slowing in a Wired World” that offers opportunities to slow down, examine, and perhaps try going “unplugged” in a culture of information overload, constant connectivity and work and personal pressures. “The Internet and related technologies are in the process of changing the way we…
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President Angel formally installed; looks to 'propel Clark forward'
Under sunny skies, David P. Angel was sworn in as Clark University’s ninth president today, Sept. 24 The ceremony drew hundreds of alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends under a tent set up on the campus green, as well as students who sat on the grass to observe the induction ceremony. Delegates from colleges and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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HERO research program at Clark thriving; student fellows honored
Being a HERO at Clark University doesn’t require having superpowers or wearing a cape, but it helps to have a sharp mind for scientific research and a keen interest in the environment. A good raincoat and sturdy boots also may come in handy. For more than a decade, the Human-Environment Regional Observatory (HERO) program at…
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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…
