On Saturday, April 18, one hundred twenty Clark University students participated in service projects throughout the Worcester community during the annual “Just Do it Day.” Some students travelled to the Jacob Hiatt Magnet School and the YMCA and contributed their manpower to painting projects. Others spent their time preparing the Semillas de Vida garden at…
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Youth Summit at Clark explores race, class, education and identity; draws h.s. students from across state
More than 100 high school students from across Massachusetts attended the second annual Youth Summit on Race, Class and Education, organized by the Jacob Hiatt Center for Urban Education at Clark University, April 9. Students from high schools in Amherst, Cambridge, Framingham, Springfield, and Worcester gathered in Tilton Hall for a daylong program focusing on…
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Clark University joins national ‘It’s On Us’ campaign against sexual violence
Clark University has joined the national “It’s On Us” campaign to stop sexual assault and on April 6 unveiled an “It’s On Us” video featuring approximately 30 students, faculty, and staff from across campus uniting for the cause. In this 90 second video, produced by Carlos Deschamps ’16, members of the Clark Community pledge to…
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Clark U. students travel to Capitol Hill to advocate for international education
Four Clark University students traveled to Capitol Hill recently to participate in NAFSA (Association of International Education) Advocacy Day, an annual event devoted to educating members of Congress about how international education impacts states and districts, and why it’s important to have a more globally engaged United States. Eriberto Mora ’17 of Worcester, Connor Ruby…
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Clarkies pursue opportunities to better themselves, help others during Spring Break
While it’s safe to say that the majority of Clarkies went home or ventured to sandy beaches as a respite from studying and shivering here in Central Massachusetts, dozens of students participated in organized activities that allowed them to stay active, exercising their problem-solving skills and helping others during Spring Break. The Clark University LEEP…
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Clark University making composting commonplace around campus
Clark University is making great strides toward reducing its environmental footprint by installing composting bins around campus, most recent in the Academic Commons at Goddard Library. This high-traffic campus location was previously equipped with recycling stations for plastic, metal, glass, paper, styrofoam, batteries and cardboard; however, Clark’s sustainability experts knew there was room for improvement.…
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Clark’s Higgins School of Humanities’ spring 2015 dialogue symposium focuses on ‘play’
This semester, the Clark University Higgins School of Humanities‘ dialogue symposium is focusing on “The Work of Play” and how play thrives in our achievement and results-oriented society. We will consider free play and games, cooperation and competition, sports and technology. Programming will explore how play provide space for fantasy, diversion, and escape. It will also examine…
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Clark U. Prof.’s ‘Marriage Checkup’ helps couples improve intimacy, marital satisfaction
Clark University Professor of Psychology James V. Córdova and the researchers at Clark University’s Center for Couples and Family Research, have determined that the Marriage Checkup, an innovative, two-session relationship health checkup designed by Professor Córdova, and described in a book by the same name, is effective at helping couples increase relationship health and happiness.…
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Clark U.’s Akçam recognized with Hrant Dink Spirit of Freedom and Justice Medal
Clark University History Professor Taner Akçam was recently presented with the Hrant Dink Spirit of Freedom and Justice Medal by the Organization of Istanbul Armenians on the 8th commemoration of Dink’s assassination. The late Hrant Dink was a prominent Turkish-Armenian journalist known for his efforts of reconciliation between Turks and Armenians and his advocacy of…
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Clark U. recognizes two with Lund Award for their contributions to the Worcester community
Clark University President David P. Angel presented the 2014 John W. Lund Community Achievement Award to geographer Deborah Martin and doctoral student Heather Mangione at a recent University function. Martin was honored for her dedication to, and for serving in, leadership roles at the Beth Israel Synagogue. She has also played an instrumental role in…