Family Weekend: September 28 – 30, 2012
A variety of activities—academic, social and cultural—are planned that weekend for all members of the family, including siblings.
- Opportunity to meet and greet faculty and administrators.
- President's Reception with a Taste of Worcester, profiling some of Worcester's best restaurants.
- Clark's Got Talent. (Winner of the talent show goes on to Colleges of Worcester Consortium Got Talent and battles for the $1000 prize!)
- Lunch and brunch in the Dining Hall.
EVENTS SCHEDULE
Friday, September 28
11:30am – 7:00 pm
Check In
Please check in at the Academic Commons at Goddard Library on the first floor at the Family Weekend table.
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
People@Clark Reception*
Come meet administrators, faculty and other key Clark personalities.
Johnson Sanford Center / Fuller Quad (tours of renovation project also available)
12:00 – 3:30 pm
Shuttle Van Service Available to Explore Worcester
- Shrewsbury Street (Restaurants)
- Shoppes at Blackstone Valley (Shopping, Food, Movies)
- Worcester Art Museum
Please check–in at the Registration Desk in the Academic Commons for more information and van schedule.
7:30 pm
Play—"Defamation"*
Defamation, a recent play by Clark alumnus Todd Logan '75, is a riveting courtroom drama. The premise is a civil suit: An African-American woman from Chicago's South Side sues a Jewish real estate developer from the North Shore for defamation. The legal issue is whether or not she was falsely accused of stealing his watch and whether she suffered financial harm as a result.
The case is not a simple "he said, she said." There are twists and turns that keep the audience on their toes. A case without a smoking gun, Defamation challenges our preconceived notions about race, class, religion and even the law. As audience members and then jurors, we learn as much or more about ourselves as we do the plaintiff and the defendant.
Todd Logan '75, is an accomplished playwright, freelance writer, magazine publisher, and independent film producer. Do not miss this exclusive Clark engagement and signature Family Weekend 2012 event!
Both Defamation shows are currently sold out, but we are creating a waitlist for those interested. Tickets will be released if space allows. Please email jlipson@clarku.edu to place your name on the wait list. Please indicate how many tickets you would need.
Please know that the play is a FREE event and was not included in the Family Weekend registration fee. As with any dramatic performance, seating is limited by the size of the venue. Adding additional performances and/or changing the venue is not possible, and we apologize for the inconvenience. Tickets were made available on a first-come, first-serve basis. While we are excited by the overwhelming interest in Defamation, we also recognize that this means some guests will not be able to attend. Should more tickets become available, we will attempt to accommodate as many guests on the wait list as possible.
Read more information on Defamation, watch a short clip or browse reviews.
Little Center
9:00 pm
Game Show Night–Bingo–Minute to Win It–Food/Snacks*
Higgins University Center Dining Hall
Saturday, September 29
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Check In
Please check in at the Academic Commons at Goddard Library on the first floor at the Family Weekend table.
9:15 am – 10:15 am
Study Abroad
Join Adriane van Gils, Director of Study Abroad Programs, Uwe Gertz, Coordinator of the Henry J. Leir Luxembourg Program, and Clark University students with experience studying away/abroad to hear about Clark's offerings and opportunities.
Johnson Auditorium, Sackler Science Center
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Opening Reception*
In front of Atwood Hall
Atwood Hall, Daniels Theater Lobby (Rain Location)
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Welcome by President Angel
David Angel, Clark's 9th president, will welcome you to Clark and share the latest Clark initiatives. Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, Denise Darrigrand, Dean of the College, Mary-Ellen Boyle, and Vice President of Government and Community Relations, Jack Foley, will also be there to join President Angel in answering your questions.
Daniels Theater, Atwood Hall
11:30 am and 12:45 pm
Discovering Worcester Tours*
Visit famous landmarks and get a better understanding of the surroundings. Two buses with tour guides Jack Foley, Vice President for Government and Community Affairs and Kevin McKenna, Associate Dean of the College, will introduce you to the sights and sounds of Worcester. Ticket required.
You may sign up and receive a ticket during check in on
- Friday, September 23rd: 11:30am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday, September 24th: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Buses will leave from outside of Atwood Hall on Downing Street.
11:00 am
Women's Volleyball Game
Come watch the women's volleyball team take on Rhode Island College!
Kneller Athletic Center
11:00 am
Women's Field Hockey Game
Come watch the women's field hockey team take on Regis College!
Granger Field
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Changing Relationship with Your Son or Daughter
Student Affairs professionals will lead a discussion about the challenges and rewards of this new relationship with your first-year college student.
Jonas Clark 001
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Lunch in the Dining Hall or at the Oxedos Lunch Truck at the Dolan*
Ticket required—registrants will select a seating time during the registration process
Higgins University Center
10:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Bouncy House at the Dolan
Who doesn't love a bouncy house? Come on down to check out the games, grab a snack at the Food Truck and bounce around!
Dolan Field House
1:00 pm
Women's Soccer Game
Come watch the women's soccer team take on the Coast Guard Academy!
Granger Field
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Career Services Open House
Drop by for light refreshments with the Career Services staff. Find out more about the Clark Career Exploration Program, Academic Internships and Postgraduate opportunities.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
LEEP into the Clark Curriculum
Provost Davis Baird and Dean of the College, Mary-Ellen Boyle, will discuss the broad goals and features of Clark's liberal arts curriculum and introduce you to some of our newest, innovative academic programs.
Johnson Auditorium, Sackler Science Center
3:00 pm
Women's Volleyball Game
Missed the earlier match? Can't get enough of women's volleyball? Come watch the team take on Westfield State!
Kneller Athletic Center
3:30 pm
Men's Soccer Game
Come watch the men's soccer team take on the Coast Guard Academy!
Granger Field
3:00 pm
Play—"Defamation"*
Defamation, a recent play by Clark alumnus Todd Logan '75, is a riveting courtroom drama. The premise is a civil suit: An African-American woman from Chicago's South Side sues a Jewish real estate developer from the North Shore for defamation. The legal issue is whether or not she was falsely accused of stealing his watch and whether she suffered financial harm as a result.
The case is not a simple "he said, she said." There are twists and turns that keep the audience on their toes. A case without a smoking gun, Defamation challenges our preconceived notions about race, class, religion and even the law. As audience members and then jurors, we learn as much or more about ourselves as we do the plaintiff and the defendant.
Todd Logan '75, is an accomplished playwright, freelance writer, magazine publisher, and independent film producer. Do not miss this exclusive Clark engagement and signature Family Weekend 2012 event!
Both Defamation shows are currently sold out, but we are creating a waitlist for those interested. Tickets will be released if space allows. Please email jlipson@clarku.edu to place your name on the wait list. Please indicate how many tickets you would need.
Please know that the play is a FREE event and was not included in the Family Weekend registration fee. As with any dramatic performance, seating is limited by the size of the venue. Adding additional performances and/or changing the venue is not possible, and we apologize for the inconvenience. Tickets were made available on a first-come, first-serve basis. While we are excited by the overwhelming interest in Defamation, we also recognize that this means some guests will not be able to attend. Should more tickets become available, we will attempt to accommodate as many guests on the wait list as possible.
Read more information on Defamation, watch a short clip or browse reviews.
Little Center
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meet the LEEP Pioneers
Johnson Auditorium, Sackler Science Center
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm*
A "Taste of Worcester" at the President's House
An informal gathering at Harrington House, the home of President Angel and his wife Jocelyne Bauduy. Come meet the Angel/Bauduy family, as well as faculty, administrators and other parents. Complimentary Family Portraits will be taken by Residential Life and Housing. Five local restaurants complemented by Clark's Dining Services will be serving sample items for our very own Taste of Worcester.
130 Woodland Street
Rain Location: Tilton Hall
8:00 pm
Clark's Got Talent*
Clarkies are a talented bunch, so be sure to come and see them display their skills! From bands to singers to dancers to poets and so much more! At Clark's Got Talent they will compete to win big prizes. Student and staff judges along with the audience will decide who wins the prize and advances to the finale at the Hanover Theatre on November 1st to compete for a $1000.00 prize!
Daniels Theater, Atwood Hall
Sunday, September 30
9:00 am
Fun Run/Walk
Whether you're a competitive runner or a person looking for a little morning exercise, join us for a beginner 5K run or leisurely morning stroll as part of our Family Weekend festivities. Starting and ending at the Kneller Athletic Center, this "out and back" course features street/sidewalk terrain and some dirt trail running with moderate inclines. Run/walk through the city and into Clark University's Hadwen Arboretum, a beautiful urban sanctuary that houses Clark's Softball Field.
Kneller Athletic Center
10:30 am – 1:00 pm*
Brunch
Ticket required
Relax, unwind and enjoy brunch in Clark's dining hall.
Higgins University Center Dining Hall