Fitchburg Mayor Lisa A. Wong (黃素芬), Massachusetts’ first female mayor of Chinese heritage and so far the United States’ second youngest Chinese-heritage mayor, will speak at Clark University about education and Chinese heritage issues, at1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the Grace Conference Room, Higgins University Center, 950 Main St. The event, which coincidentally will take place…
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President Angel’s special message to the Clark community about September 11
To the Clark Community, This coming Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. On this day, we will remember and honor all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks that took place ten years ago. We will hold in our hearts the brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, and friends whose loved…
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Prof. Enloe to give lecture on gender dynamics, Sept. 15
What Do You Miss If You ‘Forget’ to Dig into Gender Dynamics? Why Does It Matter? Thursday, Sept. 15; 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Jefferson 218 The first in a three-part lecture series, “Who’s Afraid of Gender Analysis? Feminist Clues and Strategies,” by world-renowned gender scholar and Clark Research Professor Cynthia Enloe. Sponsored by: International Development,…
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Cougar swimming and diving teams named 2011 Scholar All-Americans
Both the Clark University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have been named recipients of the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) 2011 Scholar All-America Team Award. The award encompasses all three divisions of the NCAA, as well as junior colleges and the NAIA. More…
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Clark Labs receives $1.8 million grant to develop land-use software
Clark Labs is the recipient of a two-year, $1.8 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to develop a decision support software application for land management. Clark Labs is based within the world-renowned Graduate School of Geography at Clark University and is the developer of the IDRISI GIS and Image Processing software, upon which…
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Sierra magazine lists Clark among America’s Top 20 ‘Coolest Schools’
Sierra magazine’s fifth annual ranking of the nation’s “Coolest Schools” places Clark University at No. 17. A salute to the efforts of colleges around the country helping to solve climate issues and operate sustainably, the Sierra cover feature spotlights the schools that are making a true impact for the planet, from Clark’s bike-share program to UC…
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Clark senior conducts research at Harvard Forest with Prof. Williams
Marcus D. Pasay ’12 is spending the summer working with Christopher Williams, assistant professor of geography, to study carbon, water, and energy fluxes in recently disturbed forests. “Marcus is a great addition to our research team,” said Williams. “Thanks to a junior-year study away experience in Australia (School for Field Studies), he joined us already…
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Clark Political Science professor attends White House reception, policy briefing
Ravi Perry, assistant professor of political science, and president of the Worcester Chapter of the NAACP, attended the White House LGBT Pride Month Reception and Policy Briefing on June 29. Invited LGBT community leaders from throughout the country participated in a morning briefing, asked questions and received information concerning the Administration’s efforts on behalf of…
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Strassler Center to host summit on conflict in the Congo, Sept. 24-25
The Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University will host an international summit, “Informed Activism: Armed Conflict, Scarce Resource, and Congo,” Sept. 24 – 25, in Tilton Hall at the Higgins University Center, 950 Main Street, Worcester. Aproximately 300 participants representing more than 17 non-governmental organizations and college campuses from around the…
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Prof. Hines presents at Family Dynamics Roundtable in Canadian Parliament
Denise A. Hines, Clark University Research Assistant Professor of Psychology, was one of twelve experts called upon to participate in the Roundtable of Family Dynamics of the Senate of Canada, a symposium chaired by Senator Anne Cools in May at Parliament in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. “Senator Cools believes in the use of research evidence to guide…
