Alumni news and notes (spring 2007)
Clark is on the move! As an avid Clark volunteer for the past 20 years, I can confidently tell you that our alma mater has never been better. If you 'd like to volunteer your time, money or resources to a great cause, Clark is it. Changes are happening every day, making Clark an even better place; and there are few things that shape the future like higher education.
In this issue, you'll read about some of Clark's great initiatives. From the work done through the Jacob Hiatt Center for Urban Education and Education Department to the partnership with the Small Business Development Center at Clark, our University is making a difference at the fore of the changing trends influencing education and business today.
I was happy that some of you met with other alumni in California this past January at events in L.A. and San Diego (hosted by Trustee Janice Culpepper '77). In March, several events took place in Florida. At one hosted by Trustee Fred Anton in Boca Raton, there was spirited discussion about the media 's influence on the Iraq war. In addition, Clark kicked-off GSOM's 25th anniversary with a party at the Top of the Hub in Boston. We alumni also celebrated an event featuring artwork by several Clark faculty members at the DeCordova museum in Lincoln, Mass., hosted by curator Nick Capasso '81.
I'm pleased to report that the Alumni Affairs team is finally in place. Joining the team are Mary O 'Connell, assistant to the director; Shawn Goodspeed '06, assistant director of regional programming; Victoria Nagle, assistant director of student and parent programming; and Timothy Enman, manager of alumni information systems. They 're looking forward to "stepping it up" and already planning ways to get more alumni involved.
Also, I want to point out some interesting features in this Clarknews that bring back memories for me (and perhaps you as well). Read about one of my previous professors, Jim Laird, and his research on "Feelings: The Perception of Self" on page 10, and a phenomena called post-study-abroad syndrome on page 16. I think I might have had this syndrome after my full academic year abroad! It was a great experience, however, which expanded my thinking and influences how I spend my time today.
Finally, I would like to hear from you about the ways your years at Clark continue to influence your thinking and how you spend your time. Write me at the e-mail noted below. In the meantime, smile—according to Professor Laird's research, you will probably feel better.
Sincerely,
Rich Caswell '89
Alumni Association President
richcaswell@comcast.net
News from the Alumni and Parent Admissions program
Greetings from Clark's Alumni and Parent Admissions Program (APAP)! By the time you read these words, admitted students will have spent the month of April carefully considering Clark, along with all of the schools that offered them admission. By May 1, we will have our first glimpse at the students who will make up the Class of 2011.
Our goal this year is to enroll a class of 580 students who have the potential to thrive academically and take advantage of the outstanding co-curricular opportunities at Clark. You have played a significant role in our recruiting efforts. For the first time in its history, Clark received over 5,000 applications —5,203 to be exact—a 10 percent increase over last year. International applications rose 42 percent, and applicants qualifying for our Presidential, Traina, and Strassler scholarships increased by 23 percent. All of this reflects great promise toward achieving our goal.
As APAP volunteers, you have worked extremely hard on behalf of the University, and I hope that you have found this work meaningful and energizing. By representing Clark at college fairs, acting as high-school liaisons, interviewing a record 1,124 students, completing over 1,612 interview assignments, hosting 22 Clark on the Road Information sessions, serving as contacts for admitted students and their parents, participating on panels, and talking with prospective students and parents at receptions, you have been more involved with recruiting future Clarkies than ever before. The role of alumni and parents in recruiting students is critical and will increase as Clark becomes even more well known and selective. In the next issue of Clarknews, I look forward to reporting the number of enrolling students.
On behalf of Clark and the APAP team, thank you for your dedication. You are amazing volunteers, and it is our honor and privilege to work with you. I look forward to working with you as the recruitment cycle begins anew for high-school juniors. Together, we can continue to shape Clark 's future!
Warm regards,
Judy Earls
Director, Alumni and Parent Admissions Program
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Clarknews Spring 2007
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Rich Caswell '89
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