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The Installation of John Bassett
John Bassett was installed as the new president of Clark University on March 30, 2001.
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Inaugural Events Schedule

Monday, March 26

3 to 6 p.m.
"The Future of Science Education"
Panel discussion
Keynote address by Dr. Bruce Alberts, President of the National Academy of Sciences
Presentation of honorary degree to Dr. Alberts
Reception immediately following this session
Location: Dana Commons. All are invited

4:30 to 8 p.m.
"A Taste of Our World"
Clark faculty, students and staff are invited to this party featuring international foods and entertainment
by members of the Clark community
Location: Higgins University Center

Tuesday, March 27

2 to 5 p.m.
"From the Bottom up: Urban Development and Social Change"
Virtual tour of the neighborhood, keynote speech by Paul S. Grogan,
vice president for Government, Community and Public Affairs, Harvard University;
former president and CEO of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
panel discussion
Location: Jefferson Academic Center 320
All are invited.

5 to 7 p.m.
Reception for local community leaders and trustees
Location: Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center

Wednesday, March 28

1 to 4 p.m.
"Tennessee Williams on Stage and Screen: 'The Glass Menagerie'"
Film version will be shown followed by a panel discussion featuring
Joseph A. Gomez, Professor of Film Studies, North Carolina State University
John M. Orlock, Theatre Arts Department, Case Western Reserve University
Raymond Munro, Visual and Performing Arts Department, Clark University
Reception following the panel discussion in Massey Hall, Geography Building, 3rd floor
Location: Jefferson Academic Center 320. All are invited.

Thursday, March 29

6 p.m.
Pre-inaugural reception and dinner for invited guests
Location: Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center

Friday, March 30

11:45 a.m.
**Luncheon location change**
Lunch for delegates - Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center
Lunch for platform party, trustees and other invited guests - **Grace and Lurie Rooms**

2 to 4 p.m.
Installation Ceremony
Location: Kneller Athletic Center
All are invited.

4 to 5 p.m.
Reception for installation ceremony guests
Location: Kneller Athletic Center


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