{"id":46,"date":"2025-06-13T15:07:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T19:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/american-language-and-culture-institute\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:17:31","slug":"campus-and-community-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/american-language-and-culture-institute\/programs\/campus-and-community-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus and Community Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element hero-program has-green-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"intro has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bfaca721e79bb0594f78e538e0b9c9e4\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">We at ALCI like to embody the Clark University\u2019s mission of service and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro is-style-intro has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2bfa1b9af76c08355a5f0777deeab087\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">Below are some ways that you can get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-categories-list wp-block-categories\"><\/ul><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/american-language-and-culture-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2020_Between_Class_Sept-006-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"students walking across campus\" class=\"wp-image-69 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/american-language-and-culture-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2020_Between_Class_Sept-006-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/american-language-and-culture-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2020_Between_Class_Sept-006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/american-language-and-culture-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2020_Between_Class_Sept-006-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/american-language-and-culture-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2020_Between_Class_Sept-006.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-programs-and-workshops\" style=\"padding-top:0\">Programs and workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-clarku-block-tabs clarku__tabs_b7c307a8\"><ul class=\"clarku__tab-labels\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"tabbed content\"><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label active\" role=\"tab\">Community EAS<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label\" role=\"tab\">Info Sessions<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label\" role=\"tab\">Language Exchange<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label\" role=\"tab\">Volunteering<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"clarku__tab-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-child-tab clarku__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"Community EAS\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><strong>Summer 2026 Community English Class: Express Yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to Express Yourself, where we dive into the English language through reading, writing, listening and speaking. In this <strong>intermediate<\/strong> level class, you will improve your language skills through engaging in a variety of learning experiences that let your creativity shine.&nbsp; Join us in a supportive and inspiring environment that encourages you to find your voice and share it with the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>In-person on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The link to register will be available here in early May 2026. Please send us an email if you are planning to join us this summer. The dates are May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing your teacher, Nancye Araneo, who is an excellent teacher with many years of experience teaching English to the members of the Worcester community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Price for a 11-week class:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$410.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please email <a href=\"mailto:alci@clarku.edu\">alci@clarku.edu<\/a> to express interest and if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-child-tab clarku__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"Info Sessions\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>Did you know that ALCI also hosts amazing information sessions? See our list of events below. All Clark students and staff are welcome to join and check our calendar for updated info!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Every Wednesday: Bring Your Own Lunch English Conversation<\/strong><br>Come by the ALCI Lounge (Jonas Clark 208) between 12 and 1 o\u2019clock to have lunch with fellow students and staff, and practice speaking English. Make sure to bring your own lunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Navigating Cultural Social Cues<\/strong><br>Have you ever had a feeling of cultural shock or misunderstanding? No worries, we all go through that process being a new place. Come to help develop strategies for how to best communicate oneself in a mixed cultural environment. Please feel free to speak out and know that you will be heard!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Worcester Wanderers<br><\/strong>Fall is in the air! Learn what there is to do around Worcester! Transit system, places to eat, how to make a reservation, and more!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Building Relationships with the University Community <\/strong> What challenges have you had so for while communicating in English? Emails, small talk, sarcasm? We are going to listen to your stories, address your concerns and prepare you for your next conversation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-child-tab clarku__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"Language Exchange\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Are you looking to learn or practice a language with a native speaker? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Hoping to make some international friends at Clark? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Perhaps the Language Exchange Program is for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p>The Language Exchange Program is run by Clark\u2019s American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI). The program is open to the entire Clark community and is entirely free to participate in. Once you have been paired up with a language partner, we encourage you to meet up and practice as often as you wish (and your schedules permit).&nbsp; Any and all Clark students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To sign up, click the link below to complete the survey. In the survey, you will list the languages you speak and the languages you want to practice, so that you can be paired up with a language partner with corresponding language desires and interests. When you get together with your partner to practice, you can take turns teaching and learning each other\u2019s language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/clarku.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_b29MRTm2VGhUYke\">Sign-up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>ALCI has been scheduling monthly in-person meet ups for all of the Language Exchange Partners to play multilingual games and to celebrate learning moments. If you would like to join us, please write to <a href=\"mailto:alci@clarku.edu\">alci@clarku.edu<\/a> to learn when the next event is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-child-tab clarku__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"Volunteering\">\n<p>Interested in volunteering at ALCI at any of our wonderful programs and workshops? We are always happy for help and ideas! Please click the link to sign up, and feel free to email <a href=\"mailto:alci@clark.edu\">alci@clark.edu<\/a>&nbsp;if you have any ideas for creating or leading any additional programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\">sign up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-teal-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Do you have other questions? Send an email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:alci@clarku.edu\" class=\"\">alci@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Programs and workshops Do you have other questions? 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