Graduate Student Conference Closing Panel
2015-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Speakers: Taner Akçam, Lerna Ekmekçioglu, Donna-Lee Frieze, and Eric Weitz
Closing thoughts by senior scholars about ideas discussed during the Third International Graduate Student Conference- Emerging Scholarship in Holocaust and Genocide Studies 100 Years after the Armenian Genocide

In partnership with the Danish Institute for International Studies

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Genocide of Native Americans? Indigenous Identity and Mass Violence in North America
2016-04-15 08:00 - 2016-04-16 17:00 UTC
Schedule:

8:45 am: Welcome
Thomas Kühne, Clark University

9-10 am: “The History of Violence, the Violence of History: Locating Genocide in the North American Past”
Karl Jacoby, Columbia University Listen to the audio

10:15-11:15 am: “The U.S. Legal History and the On-Going Genocide of Native Americans”
Angelique EagleWoman, University of Idaho Listen to the audio

11:30-12:30 pm: “The State is a Man: Theresa Spencer, Lorraine Saunders and the Gendered Cost of Settler Sovereignty in Canada”
Audra Simpson, Columbia University Listen to the audio

2-3 pm: “Genocide in the Americas: Complexities, Contradictions, and Contested Narratives”
Alex Alvarez, Northern Arizona University Listen to the audio

3:15-4:15 pm: “Historical Trauma as the Legacy of Genocide in American Indian Communities: Complications and Critiques”
Joseph P.Gone, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Listen to the audio

4:30-5:30 pm: “So-ver(y)-e(mp)ty in the Space of Abjection: U.S. sovereign immunity, Indigenous Truth-seeking and historical clarification the Shadow of the Wall, Ndé narrative, memorialization, and reparation processes, 2007-2015.”
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Genocide in the Carpathians: War, Social Breakdown, and Mass Violence, 1914-1945
2017-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Speaker: Raz Segal (Stockton University)
Genocide in the Carpathians presents the history of Subcarpathian Rus’, a multi-ethnic and multi-religious borderland in the heart of Europe. This society of Carpatho-Ruthenians, Jews, Magyars, and Roma disintegrated first under the pressure of state building in interwar Czechoslovakia and, during World War II, from the onslaught of Hungarian occupation authorities. Charges of foreignness and disloyalty to the Hungarian state linked anti-semitism to xenophobia and national security anxieties.

Drawing on Raphael Lemkin who coined the term “genocide,” Dr. Segal argues that genocide in the region unfolded as a Hungarian policy aimed at thorough social and cultural destruction, well before the German invasion of Hungary in March 1944 and the mass deportations of Jews to Auschwitz that followed it throughout the spring and summer. This perspective reorients our view of the Holocaust not simply as a German drive for continent-wide genocide, but as a truly international campaign of mass violence, closely related to violence against non-Jews unleashed by projects of state and nation building across Europe.

This lecture is sponsored by the Raskin Young Family Fund.

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Reparations: A way to Achieve Accountability. The Case of Argentina
2017-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Speaker: Andrea Gaulde (Auschwitz Institute For Peace And Reconciliation)
Emerging Expertise Conference, Keynote Lecture.

This lecture is sponsored by the Charles E. Scheidt Family Foundation

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Killing Orders - The Smoking Gun behind the Armenian Genocide
2018-04-03 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Speaker: Professor Taner Akçam, Robert Aram And Marianne Kaloosdian And Stephen And Marian Mugar Chair In Armenian Genocide Studies, Clark University
Clark University historian Taner Akçam has made landmark discoveries that prove the Ottoman government’s central role in planning the Armenian genocide. Despite decades of scholarly research, the scarcity of direct evidence has allowed Turkey to persist in its denial. Professor Akçam will discuss the findings published in his groundbreaking new book, Killing Orders: Talat Pasha’s Telegrams and the Armenian Genocide (2018). He will highlight a recently discovered document, a “smoking gun,”which removes the cornerstone of Turkey’s denialism. He will show that the killing orders signed by Ottoman Interior Minister Talat Pasha, which the Turkish Government has long discredited, are authentic.

Taner Akçam holds the Robert Aram and Marianne Kaloosdian and Stephen and Marian Mugar Chair in Armenian Genocide Studies at Clark’s Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. An internationally recognized human rights activist, Akçam was one of the first Turkish intellectuals to acknowledge and openly discuss the Armenian Genocide
Sponsored By The Strassler Center For Holocaust And Genocide Studies
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The Ecology of Genocide - Felipe Milanez
2021-11-03 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Speaker: Felipe Milanez, Professor at the Institute for Humanities, Arts and Sciences Professor Milton Santos and the Multidisciplinary Postgraduate Program in Culture and Society, of the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil
This presentation investigates the relationships between the physical destruction of humans and of nature in the Brazilian Amazon. It pays particular attention to the extreme situation of the remaining indigenous peoples in isolation. Historically, the Amazon has given refuge to massacre survivors and provided the means to rebuild worlds destroyed in wars of conquest. The capture of territories and the control of resources are perennial engines of contemporary genocide perpetrated against indigenous and traditional communities in Brazil, despite the fundamental rights established by the Federal Constitution of 1988, a contradiction which has accelerated with the rise of fascist military authoritarianism and the disproportional effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on indigenous and traditional peoples. Resisting genocide and defending forests, rivers and the ecology of life are deeply interconnected.
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Sponsored by A new Earth conversation (NEC) and the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University.

March 17, 2022: Living in Climate Refuge
2022-03-17 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
Speakers:
Justin Hosbey (Assistant Professor, Emory University), Tessa Rose Farmer (Assistant Professor, University of Virginia) and Caterina Scaramelli (Assistant Professor, Boston University)
Strassler Center Professors Sultan Doughan and Frances Tanzer organized a workshop to examine climate induced displacement, its historical implications, and current dimensions. They directed a wide-ranging conversation with Justin Hosbey (Emory University), Caterina Scaramelli (Boston University), and Tessa Rose Farmer (University of Virginia) that highlighted the connections between three case studies: post- Katrina New Orleans, the wetlands of Turkey, and water-scarce Cairo. The discussion captured historical and anthropological perspectives that enable a reframing of our understanding of climate and displacement not only as a looming crisis but also as a historical and ongoing reality.
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April 21, 2022: The Frontlines of Peace: An Insider’s Guide to Changing the World
2022-04-21 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
Speaker:
Séverine Autesserre (Professor and Chair of Political Science at Barnard College, Columbia University)
In this talk based on her latest book The Frontlines of Peace, Autesserre will tell the stories of the ordinary yet extraordinary individuals and communities that have found effective ways to confront violence. Drawing on 20 years of work in peacebuilding, including in-depth research in 12 conflict zones around the world as well as comparisons with social initiatives in North America and Europe, Autesserre will show that peace can grow in the most unlikely circumstances, with the help of the most unlikely heroes.
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Juneteenth: The Social
2022-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Juneteenth: The Social will include an authentic Puerto Rican buffet, cash bar, and Latin-Afrocentric dance lessons.
The cost is $20/person (cash or check) payable upon arrival. Capacity is limited to 50 guests.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Problem Solving 101 - An Intro to Project Management
2022-06-21 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
Do you have a problem? Are you looking to add to, modify, or remove something from your business? Is there something you should do or need to do but just haven’t done it yet? Legal or Regulatory Compliance? Process, Technology, or Facilities Improvements? Address Customer Demands? Manage Costs or Grow Revenues? Come learn how to transform these problems into simple, actionable projects and START resolving them!
Mike Mitchell (Mike Mitchell Consulting, LLC) has over 20 years of cross-functional leadership experience leading business transformation initiatives. He collaborates with smart and imaginative teams and fosters successful relationships by assuming the role of trusted advisor and problem solver.

Fulbright Information Session
2022-06-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Zoom Session with Jessica Bane Robert
Zoom ID: 420 540 9967

OPT Workshop for International Students
2022-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Join us on Zoom for our upcoming OPT Workshop. The workshop will be on the Zoom meeting ID: 987 3189 0637 and passcode: [REDACTED]

CPT Workshop for International Students
2022-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join us on Zoom for our upcoming CPT Workshop. The workshop will be on the Zoom meeting ID: 987 3189 0637 and passcode: [REDACTED]

Game Hour at the International Center
2022-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join us for Game Hour at the International Center! We will have board games in the Student Lounge, and lawn games available on the grass in the backyard (weather permitting).

Summer Open House
2022-07-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Wondering what life is like at Clark? Sign up for our Summer Open House. Meet current students, learn about Clark’s research and liberal arts curriculum, and experience our vibrant, urban campus.

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Faculty webinar: Promoting Student Engagement through Active Learning Techniques
2022-07-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The School of Professional Studies and Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning invite Clark faculty to the Summer 2022 Faculty Professional Development Webinar Series, “Promoting Equitable Learning by Engaging Students with Engaged Teaching.”
In this first session, participants will learn active learning techniques that have been proven to promote student engagement. The webinar will focus on concepts and instructional strategies to support the creation of a sense of community using technology and collaborative learning assignments, and teaching so that students learn holistically, with emphasis on strategies consistent with Universal Design of Learning (UDL). Registration is required.

In this 3-part webinar series, we will share and discuss a sample of approaches and techniques to improve teaching and promote student engagement. Participants are encouraged to share their best practices and to adopt/adapt these techniques in their courses.
You may select to register for one or all webinars in the series. All webinars will be recorded and shared with registrants and attendees.

July 26: Promoting Student Engagement through Active Learning Techniques

Presenter: Susan Campbell, Chief Student Affairs Officer Emerita at USM; UMass faculty

August 2: Teaching with Cases

Presenters: Neil Cohen, MPA faculty; Kamal Datta, MS project management faculty; Laurie Ross, professor of community development and planning

August 9: Assessment to Inform Teaching and Learning

Presenter: Susan Campbell

Faculty webinar: Teaching with Cases
2022-08-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The School of Professional Studies and Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning invite Clark faculty to the Summer 2022 Faculty Professional Development Webinar Series, “Promoting Equitable Learning by Engaging Students with Engaged Teaching.”
This session will focus on teaching with cases, in which students examine real-world problems or scenarios involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Registration is required.

In this 3-part webinar series, we will share and discuss a sample of approaches and techniques to improve teaching and promote student engagement. Participants are encouraged to share their best practices and to adopt/adapt these techniques in their courses.
You may select to register for one or all webinars in the series. All webinars will be recorded and shared with registrants and attendees.

July 26: Promoting Student Engagement through Active Learning Techniques

Presenter: Susan Campbell, Chief Student Affairs Officer Emerita at USM; UMass faculty

August 2: Teaching with Cases

Presenters: Neil Cohen, MPA faculty; Kamal Datta, MS project management faculty; Laurie Ross, professor of community development and planning

August 9: Assessment to Inform Teaching and Learning

Presenter: Susan Campbell

How to Build a Website in a Day
2022-08-09 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
​​There are a number of great tools available to help build a website. And guess what? You do not need to be a technical guru to get the job done. In this 90-minute interactive webinar, Rob Delmastro, senior business advisor, will demonstrate how to build a website using Squarespace.

Faculty webinar: Assessment to Inform Teaching and Learning
2022-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The School of Professional Studies and Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning invite Clark faculty to the Summer 2022 Faculty Professional Development Webinar Series, “Promoting Equitable Learning by Engaging Students with Engaged Teaching.”
Registration is required.

In this 3-part webinar series, we will share and discuss a sample of approaches and techniques to improve teaching and promote student engagement. Participants are encouraged to share their best practices and to adopt/adapt these techniques in their courses.
You may select to register for one or all webinars in the series. All webinars will be recorded and shared with registrants and attendees.

July 26: Promoting Student Engagement through Active Learning Techniques

Presenter: Susan Campbell, Chief Student Affairs Officer Emerita at USM; UMass faculty

August 2: Teaching with Cases

Presenters: Neil Cohen, MPA faculty; Kamal Datta, MS project management faculty; Laurie Ross, professor of community development and planning

August 9: Assessment to Inform Teaching and Learning

Presenter: Susan Campbell

Bilingual Poetry Reading at Worcester Public Library
2022-08-10 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Professor Belén Atienza will be one of the poets entertaining children and families during the Worcester Public Library’s Bilingual Poetry Reading. Other poets featured include Worcester Poet Laureate Juan Matos, Worcester Youth Poet Laureate Adael Mejía, and Dominican/American poet Rhina Espaillat.

Beat the Heat with Frozen Yogurt from Yoway
2022-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
International students, meet at the International Center (142 Woodland Street) to take a short walk to Yoway on Park Avenue for some yummy frozen yogurt!
*Please note that you are responsible for covering the cost of your frozen yogurt/drink

‘can i touch it?’ Performance and Reception
2022-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join Company One Theatre and The Clark Black Alumni Association for a special reception and performance of “can i touch it?” by Francisca Da Silveira. Directed by Summer L. Williams ’01.

Founded by six Clarkies, Company One Theatre is proud to invite you to see “can i touch it?,” by Boston’s own Francisca Da Silveira. The play features a main character who faces racial inequity, social exclusion, and Black hair politics as a business owner, single mom, and community leader. “can i touch it?” embodies Company One’s mission to build community at the intersection of art and social change, and its vision of a Boston defined by justice, equity, and artistic innovation.
Prior to the performance, mingle with fellow alumni and meet the Director, Summer L. Williams ’01, at a private reception inside the Strand Theatre.
Registration is required for this event. Please register by Wednesday, August 3.
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ALCI students: Kayak on Lake Quinsigamond
2022-08-27 09:00 - 13:30 UTC
Unwind after a busy first week by going kayaking on Lake Quinsigamond. We will drive over to the lake together, and students will be able to choose between a 1- or 2-person kayak (each person will be provided with a life jacket). We will explore the lake together — no kayaking experience needed!
New to kayaking? This is a great and easy way to explore nature. Kayaks are small boats built for one or two people. They are easy to steer and can float even in very shallow areas. Kayaking is also a great arm workout as you provide the paddle power to keep your kayak moving.
Please note, spots are limited, and registration is required for this event.

WooSox Game for International Students
2022-09-03 14:00 - 19:00 UTC
New undergraduate international students are invited to attend the WooSox vs. Buffalo game on Saturday, September 3! This outing is part of the International Student Welcome programming for undergraduate students. Registration is required, and will open at the end of August during International Student Welcome.

Power of a Syllabus: Skills Session
2022-09-08 10:30 - 11:15 UTC
Join the American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) in learning more about the power of a syllabus in a U.S. classroom!

Power of a Syllabus: Info Session
2022-09-08 10:30 - 11:15 UTC
Join ALCI and the Office for Academic Support to learn how to use your syllabus to your advantage!
– This event is part of the Swag Series –
* Collect free swag by attending our Swag Series events!

Klezmer Dynasty: An Intimate History of Modern Jewish Culture, 1880-2019
2022-09-08 16:30 - 18:00 UTC
In her inaugural lecture as Rose Professor, Frances Tanzer gave a sketch of her new project, Klezmer Dynasty: An Intimate History of Modern Jewish Culture. At the heart of her research is a branch of her own family tree, the Brandwein klezmer musicians of Hapsburg Galicia. Their story spans three centuries as the family grappled with the tensions between tradition and modernity, the urban and rural, Jews and non-Jews, and the Holocaust and its aftermath. Tanzer posed several key questions to guide her story across many generations, places, and cultures from which klezmer music emerged: what happened to the cultures in the multi-ethnic borderlands as their contexts changed over time, and what new meanings can we derive from them? How did klezmer move from the margins to the mainstream in Europe, and what does that say about the relationship between Jews, Jewish culture, non-Jews, and the Holocaust?
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Clark Tank Logo Design 2023 Contest application open
2022-09-19 08:00 - 2022-10-05 17:00 (America/New_York)
Put your design skills to the test and submit your artwork for the 2023 Clark Tank Logo! The winner will receive $250 and their artwork will be displayed on all Clark Tank marketing and merch for the 2022-2023 school year!

Money/Budgeting Info Session
2022-09-21 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
Join the International Center to learn about money management and budgeting tips. This session will be lead by a representative from a local bank and is part of the Swag Series!

Clark Tank Pep Week
2022-09-26 - 2022-09-30
Learn about Clark Tank and the exciting funding opportunities by participating in activities and events during Clark Tank Pep Week!
