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!

Avoiding Fraud Info Session
2022-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Each year international students in the United States are targeted by scammers wishing to get money or private information. Learn how to identify fraudulent offers/demands and protect yourself. This event is part of the Swag Series.

American Politics 101
2022-10-04 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Join the American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) to learn more about American politics!

Faculty Conversation on First-Year Common Read
2022-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Come join us for an interdisciplinary faculty panel on how “Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation” inspires research, teaching, and activism. Panelists will include Dean of the Faculty Esther Jones (English), Professor Jacqueline Dresch (Biology), and Professor Chris Davies (Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies).

This panel is part of Clark University’s Common Academic Experience program, which introduces the first-year class to a common text on pressing issues that inspire the academic and research programs at Clark.

All are welcome to attend; light refreshments will be served.

The text is available as an e-book through Goddard Library.

Community Conversation: Cooking Up Some Scholarship and Creative Work, Together
2022-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Please join us for the next installment of our series, Nourishing Teaching, Learning & Research in the Arts & Humanities. These discussions will provide an opportunity for Clark faculty, staff, and students to engage in conversation around the strategic priorities of the Higgins School in partnership with the University’s strategic framework team. This event is open only to the Clark community; please register at the link below. Lunch will be provided at each event.
Session 2: Cooking Up Some Scholarship and Creative Work, Together
A conversation about research collaboratives and other supports
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Sponsored by the Higgins School of Humanities at Clark University

Thanksgiving Information Session
2022-11-01 13:00 - 14:15 (America/New_York)
Wondering about Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the history behind the holiday? Join the American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) for a Thanksgiving information session!

Research Methods: Skills Session
2022-11-10 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
Join the American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) for a workshop on research methods.
