Student Life
GSOM Activities
Clark GSOM hosts a wealth of academic, professional and social activities and upholds a number of time-honored traditions.
Alumni Receptions
Clark GSOM recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary (2007) with alumni and friends by hosting events around the world. Receptions were held in Boston, Frankfurt, London, Mumbai, New Delhi, Paris and on campus in Worcester, MA. If you would like to host an alumni reception, please email us.
Annual Banquet
The Graduate School of Management Student Council closes out each year with a banquet to honor the achievements of its graduating students. Students, faculty and staff come together for an entertaining evening of food, music and fun awards.
Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma is an international honor society of students and scholars from business programs accredited by the AACSB International. Every year, Clark GSOM celebrates the academic achievement of its top performing students with an induction ceremony and reception.
Executive Discussions
GSOM faculty arrange the Executive Discussions lecture series in which global business leaders are invited to Clark to share their experience and insight with students.
Recent speakers include Pierce Butler, Former Vice President & General Manager at American Express, Inc., Robert Sigel, President & CEO at United Natural Foods, and Matt Goldman, Creator & Founder of The Blue Man Group and Clark GSOM alumnus. View past lectures at Clark’s online video archives.
GSOM BBQs
Professor of Finance Maurry Tamarkin is a well-known icon of GSOM and his annual barbeques are legendary. Several times a year, Professor Tamarkin and his wife Julie host an all-American BBQ at their home and invite students, faculty and staff to join in an afternoon of food, games and lounging.
President’s House Reception
Clark University President John Bassett and his wife Kay recognize graduating GSOM students with a special reception at the President’s Residence, historical Harrington House. President Bassett marked this year’s event by noting the significant contribution of the Graduate School of Management and its students on the Clark University campus. Learn more about Clark’s 8th President, Dr. John Bassett.


