Alumni news and notes
Letter from the Alumni Association President
Alumni Admissions News
Letter to Alumni
Dear Alumni,
I hope your holidays were rich and rewarding and that you are greeting 2001 with a renewed sense of commitment to the things that are important to you‹especially Clark. As you can see from the new design of Clarknews, things are changing, and you should be proud of the direction we¹re taking, together.
Many of you have already been visited by the "Presidential Tour" and have felt John and Kay¹s enthusiasm for Clark. The Bassetts have already made several trips to meet Clark alumni, traveling all over the country and the world, including Istanbul, Turkey (read Regional Review).
I hope that you¹ve seen our revitalized alumni Web pages. Whether you¹re interested in Reunion 2001, regional alumni events, connecting with fellow alumni through the alumni Web directory, or purchasing Clark memorabilia through the Alumni Store, there is something on the Web for everyone. Clark is embracing information technology, and keeping in touch with Clark has never been so easy.
As you may know, the Alumni Association Strategic Plan, developed by our Strategic Planning Committee with your input, was unanimously approved by the Trustees on Oct. 28. Your Alumni Association and Alumni Affairs Office is working closely with Clark¹s administration during the budget process to ensure that we have the support and funding to pursue the plan¹s goals. Several initiatives suggested are already under way. I look forward to giving you updates on our progress.
An important part of the Strategic Plan involves governance, and shortly you will be receiving this year¹s Alumni Trustee ballot. I am proud to announce this year¹s candidates: Peter Eleftherakis '74, Henry Fradella '90, Ph.D., and Martin Schneiderman '63. As never before, we all realize the importance of every vote, and I encourage you to read the candidates' comments and to vote for the candidate who you believe would best represent us on Clark's Board of Trustees.
Another part of the plan addresses resources, and how we can all find a way to support Clark. We are in the final phase of Clark's aggressive Clark 2000 capital campaign, and the time to make a significant gift to Clark is now. If you're one of the more than 1,000 Clarkies planning to attend our upcoming Reunion‹Alumni Weekend, May 17-20, don't forget about the contest among Reunion-Year classes to have the largest class gift or highest level of class participation. These gifts also support the Clark 2000 campaign. (I'm pulling for the class of 1971.)
So, mark your calendars with Clark regional events, including the Feb. 10 Alumni Council meeting, the March 26-30 Inauguration celebrations for President Bassett and Reunion. Get involved in Alumni Admissions‹you can be most instrumental in encouraging potential first-year students to apply to Clark and in solidifying our position with those students who have received early acceptance. Keep in touch with us by phone, the Internet or by visiting us on campus. I bet you came to Clark to make a difference. You did then, and you can now.
Sincerely,
Larry Hershoff '71
Alumni Association President
Alumni Admissions News
I sat in an admissions interview recently with a young woman who was very excited about Clark University. She told me stories about meeting many of her grandfather's Clark classmates and attending Reunion events over the years. She loves Clark because of the people she has met, the University's sense of community and Clark's liberal arts program.
This story is like so many of the ones I have heard from you in person, over the phone and through e-mail. As I listen to these stories and your thoughts about how to encourage students to consider Clark for their college experience, I know that you are the best advocates for this institution. Just like this alumnus shared his Clark experience with his granddaughter, please share your stories with your grandchildren, children, siblings, neighbors and friends. Also, consider giving them the application fee waiver.
If an applicant, who you feel is qualified, requests your assistance in the application process, you can have the student's application fee waived in several ways. First, you may fill out your portion of an application fee waiver form. When the student submits his or her application, he or she must complete and attach the form, and we will waive the $50 application fee. You may also write a personal note for the student to attach to the application. Make sure to clearly state that you are requesting the fee to be waived and provide your graduation year. Or, feel free to give me a call at 508-793-7431 to request additional fee waivers.
Thank you for your continued support.
Tricia Uber '94, Program Coordinator
Clark University Application Fee Waiver
950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610-1477
Phone: 1-800-462-5275
This fee waiver entitles the student to submit an undergraduate application to Clark University without cost. An authorized Clark University representative (including an alumnus/a, employee or any family member associated with Clark) must complete and sign the reverse side of this form. The applicant must complete the information below and submit this waiver with the completed application.
Applicant's Name______________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________________
Fee Waiver Authorization
As a representative of Clark University, please complete the information below.
Name_________________________________________________________
Relationship to Clark
University_____________________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________________
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