From March 24 through March 27, Clark will join with other Worcester institutions in honoring poet and activist Charles Olson, who was born in the city on Dec. 27, 1910 – and who, for two years, was an English instructor at the university. The Worcester County Poetry Association is planning the centennial celebration, which will include events at WPI and Worcester State College as well.

Clark President John Bassett will take part in honoring Olson, speaking at the morning reception on Friday, March 26. Some of the country’s finest poets and scholars will also be on hand for readings and discussions.

Mark Wagner, vice president of programming for the Worcester County Poetry Association, wrote about “Marking Olson’s centennial” in a commentary that appeared in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette on March 10.

For a complete list of events, and registration materials, visit the WCPA.