Drop-in for On-Campus Job Search Support
2026-03-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Career Lab, first floor of ASEC
Visit us in the Career Lab for personalized job search tips and feedback!

Practicing Right Relationship: Building Community in Uncertain Times
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Dana Commons – Fireside Lounge
adrienne maree brown, author of “Emergent Strategy” and “Holding Change,” will join us virtually for a discussion and Q&A. You are invited to come together to watch and participate, or attend among others. Come watch and participate together or watch the online event.

Dean of the College Laurie Ross and Margaret Post, reasearch professor in the Department of Sustainability and Social Justice, will host the conversation.

New York Times bestselling author adrienne maree brown (she/they) is growing a garden of healing ideas. Informed by decades of movement facilitation, somatics, science fiction scholarship and doula work, adrienne has nurtured Emergent Strategy, Pleasure Activism, Radical Imagination and Loving Correction as ideas and practices for transformation.

brown is the NYT-bestselling author/editor of several published texts, a ritual singer-songwriter, co-generator of the Lineages of Change Tarot Deck, and co-creator/host of How to Survive the End of the World podcast with Autumn Brown.

Transnational Knowledge Production and Academic Identity
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00
In displacement settings, immediate survival often takes precedence—but what role does intellectual identity play in helping scholars rebuild their careers and sense of belonging? Join the Integration and Belonging Hub for the first session of our new webinar series, Scholars in Exile – Rethinking Academic Humanitarianism.

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Sponsored by the Integration and Belonging Hub at Clark University

Speakers

Dr. Alfred Babo: Professor of Anthropology and International Studies at Fairfield University, and Board Member at Scholars-at-Risk.

Professor Svitlana Ovcharenko: Philosopher, Cultural Researcher, and Associate Researcher at the Global Governance Center, Geneva Graduate Institute.

Heba Ghannam: Syrian Egyptian Anthropologist, Educator, Cultural Worker, and PhD Candidate in Anthropology at American University.

About the series: Scholars in Exile – Rethinking Academic Humanitarianism.

This three-part series explores how transnational knowledge production and academic identity intersect with inclusion and exclusion. Moving beyond labels, we examine how exiled intellectuals navigate the Global North and redefine what it means to be both a “refugee” and a high-level academic.

Each session brings together displaced scholars and transnational researchers to share insights on navigating host institutions, maintaining professional agency, and overcoming the unique stresses of displacement.

Spirituality and the Ethics of Conservation: The Collapse of Marine Fisheries in West Africa
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:15 | Clark University, Higgins Lounge, Dana Commons – 2nd Floor, 36 Maywood Street, Worcester, MA, 01603, United States
Presented byEmmanuel Akyeampong, PhDEllen Gurney Professor of History and of African and African American Studies, Harvard UniversityMinister for Worship and Formation, Harvard University Memorial Church

In the 1960s, economist and anthropologist Polly Hill dubbed Ghanaians “Pan-African fisherman.” Ghanaian fishermen could be found all along the West African coast from the Gambia to the Niger Delta. Today, Ghana accounts for about 70 to 80 percent of all pelagic fish catches (sardines, anchovies, herring, mackerel) in the Gulf of Guinea. Yet in the past two to three decades, annual catches of small pelagic fish there have declined precipitously, plummeting from 270,000 metric tons in 1990s to 16,000 metric tons in 2016. The factors accounting for the decline are complex: overfishing, ocean warming, the menace of foreign industrial trawlers, and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices. The collapse of marine fisheries has generated a debate about customary practices rooted in indigenous religion that treated the sea as sacred space and regulated fishing practices. Has social change and religious pluralism undermined the ethics of conservation? How can the ethics of conservation be rehabilitated as part of the multi-pronged effort to revive marine fisheries along the West African coast?

Admission to the talk is free and open to the public, and lunch will be provided. Guests are encouraged to arrive at 11:45am for refreshments.

Sponsored as part of the Leir Lecture Series by the School of Climate, Environment, and Society; the Alice Coonley Higgins Institute for Arts and Humanities; the Marsh Institute; the Center for Gender, Race, and Area Studies; and the Departments of English: of History; of Language, Literature, and Culture; and of Sustainability and Social Justice at Clark University

About the SpeakerEmmanuel Akyeampong is the Ellen Gurney Professor of History and of African and African American Studies at Harvard University, and the Minister for Worship and Formation at Harvard University Memorial Church. He served as the Oppenheimer Faculty Director of the Harvard Center for African Studies from July 2016 to June 2023. Akyeampong is a Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a Corresponding Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (UK). He obtained his PhD in History from the University of Virginia in 1993, and his MDiv from Andover Newton Theological School in 2014. He received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Ghana in 2018, and an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Cape Coast in 2023. Akyeampong is the author and editor of several books and articles including Independent Africa: The First Generation of Nation Builders (2023); Between the Sea and the Lagoon: An Eco-Social History of the Anlo of Southeastern Ghana (2001); and Drink, Power, and Cultural Change: A Social History of Alcohol in Ghana, c.1800 to Recent Times (1996). He served as co-chief editor with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., for the Dictionary of African Biography, 6 vols. (2012). Akyeampong is a principal investigator for one of the inaugural grants from the Harvard Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, “Examining the Impact of Sea-Level Rise, Urban Flooding, and Coastal Erosion on Settlement and Livelihoods in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria.”

ISSO Advising Session for School of Business Students
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Carlson Hall 003, 950 Main St, Worcester, MA, 01609, United States
International students in the School of Business are invited to join this advising session with International Student Advisor Ninette.

This session provides an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on topics such as immigration regulations, employment options, maintaining status, and navigating your academic experience as an international business student.

Students are welcome to drop in, ask questions, and get personalized support.

SLICE Drop-In Hours with Peyton
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Asher Suite, UC
Got a quick question? Stop by to chat with Peyton, Assistant Dean/Director of SLICE, during their office hours. If you have a more detailed question or would like a longer conversation, please schedule a meeting with Peyton by sending them an email at PeWu@clarku.edu.

Robert Goddard Centennial: The Dreamer Who Launched the Space Age
2026-03-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Dana Commons – Higgins Lounge
Dr. Robert Goddard is widely considered the father of the space age. and his groundbreaking experiments transformed rocketry from imagination into reality. Kevin Schindler, author of Robert Goddard’s Massachusetts (set to be released March 3), will present historical images, personal writings, and accounts of Goddard’s pioneering 1926 liquid‑fuel rocket launch that beckoned in the era of modern spaceflight. The program will also highlight Esther Goddard’s essential role in preserving her husband’s legacy and ensuring his contributions continue to inspire future explorers.

Watch this event via Zoom livestream (name and email address required)

Kevin Schindler is the historian and public information officer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he has worked for 31 years. He has authored nine books, including Robert Goddard’s Massachusetts, and contributes a bi-weekly astronomy column, “View from Mars Hill,” for the Arizona Daily Sun. In May 2023, he served as Astronomer-in-Residence at the Grand Canyon. Fun fact: Kevin has both a fossil crab and an asteroid named after him.

visit clark’s goddard centennial site

The William V. Shannon'47, LITT.D.'64 Spring 2026 Lecture
2026-03-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Grace Conference Room, Higgins University Center
Party at the Ballot Box

The Spring 2026 William V. Shannon’47, LITT.D. ’64 Lecture will be presented by Dr. Melissa Michelson, Dean of Arts and Sciences at Menlo College, she will speak on her new book titled, Party at the Ballot Box.

Black voters continue to transform America’s electoral landscape and can play a powerful role in determining the outcome of elections. In Party at the Ballot Box, Melissa R. Michelson, Stephanie L. DeMora, and Sarah V. Hayes argue that Black Americans vote as a celebration of community, and that cultivating that sense of community is an effective means of increasing Black voter turnout.

Dr. Michelson is Dean of Arts & Sciences at Menlo College. She earned her BA at Columbia University and her PhD in Political Science from Yale University. She is past president of the American Political Science Association (APSA) Latino Caucus and of the APSA LGBT Caucus. She is a nationally recognized expert in voter mobilization, Latino politics, and LGBTQ politics. She is the award-winning co-author of eight books, including Mobilizing Inclusion: Transforming the Electorate through Get-Out-the-Vote Campaigns and a popular textbook on California Politics. The subject of this talk and her most recent book, Party at the Ballot Box: Mobilizing Black Women Voters, was released by NYU Press last year. Dr. Michelson’s current projects include ongoing research on how best to motivate turnout among low-propensity voters and newly reenfranchised voters, and the power of drag performers to increase participation. In her spare time, she knits and runs marathons. She lives in California with her husband, with whom she has four sons.

Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

This event is sponsored by the Political Science Department through the William V. Shannon ’47 LITT.D. ’64 Endowed Memorial Fund.

Open Mic by PEC
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 | The Grind, UC
Join PEC for an open mic every month. play some music, recite some poetry, do a stand-up comedy set – all acts are welcome!

Clark University Undergraduate Student Council Weekly Meeting (open to the public)
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:30 | ASEC 202
Join us every Thursday at 7 PM for the weekly Clark Undergraduate Student Council meetings (Open To The Public!) CUSC representatives meet to discuss potential motions, review and vote on new legislation, and share what they’re hearing from their constituents. Have something you’d like to share? Fill out our Public Comment Form.

SLICE Drop-In Hours with Meghan
2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Asher Suite, UC
Got a quick question about leadership, club management, or getting involved? Stop by to chat with Meghan, Assistant Director of Student Leadership & Involvement, about a variety of topics. If you have a more detailed question or would like a longer conversation, please schedule a meeting with Meghan using the QR code on her office door! Specific questions about club events should be directed to campus_life@clarku.edu. Questions about club purchasing should be directed to clubpurchasing@clarku.edu.

Friday Night Magic (and other card games)
2026-03-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Asher Suite, UC
Come join us to play Magic the Gathering and any trading card game you like! People of any skill level are welcome, more experienced players are always happy to lend a hand no matter the game.

Weekly Shabbat Services and Dinner
2026-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Grace & Lurie Conference Rooms, Higgins University Center
Join us for musical Shabbat services followed by a delicious meal. Shabbat is a time when we are able to come together as a community and be present in the moment, while taking the time to from the week. Anyone is welcome so please bring a friend! We can’t wait to see you there! Shabbat is a time when we are able to come together as a community and be present in the moment, while taking the time to from the week. Anyone is welcome so please bring a friend! We can’t wait to see you there!

Clark DnD: Adventure League
2026-03-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Grace & Lurie Conference Rooms, Higgins University Center
DnD Adventure League is a casual experience for people. There will be two levels of play. Levels 1-4 and levels 5-10. You don’t have to play every session and can drop out when you want. The only thing we ask is you stay for the whole session and have a character prepared before hand

Sincerely, GALA
2026-03-21 19:00 - 23:45 | Kneller Athletic Center, 950 Main St, Worcester, MA, 01610-1400, United States
It’s time for the 22nd edition of the International Students Association’s biggest event: Sincerely, GALA!

The Father of the Space Age
2026-03-22 16:30 - 18:00 | The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Explore Robert Goddard’s visionary legacy and the lasting impact of his work on science, engineering and space exploration. We’ll also hear from scientists and astronauts in person and from across the country — “Today’s Goddards” — who have carried his torch pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. And together, we’ll honor and help inspire our “Tomorrow’s Goddards,” who, like Goddard himself, dare to dream big and envision an extraordinary future.

Goddard: Father of the Space Age is a celebratory event and the culmination of a week-long series of events celebrating Goddard’s successful launch of the first modern rocket 100 years ago.

RSVP for free tickets »

CPT/Pre OPT Workshop
2026-03-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Considering CPT or preparing for OPT? This workshop will guide you through CPT and Pre-OPT basics, including who is eligible, how to apply, and key deadlines you should know before working in the U.S.

SLICE Drop-In Hours with Stacie
2026-03-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Asher Suite, UC
Got a quick question about making purchase requests, budget management, or club finances? Stop by to chat with Stacie, the SLICE Office & Budget Manager, during her office hours. If you have a more detailed question or would like a longer conversation, please schedule a meeting with Stacie using the QR code on her office door!

Come for the Wrestling, Stay for the Gospel: Christian Television in the Middle East (1981–2000)
2026-03-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Dana Commons – Higgins Lounge
Speaker: Dr. Febe Armanios (Philip Battell and Sarah Frances Cowles Stewart Professor of History, Middlebury College)

Moderator: Dr. Elyse Semerdjian (Robert Aram and Marianne Kaloosdian and Stephen and Marian Mugar Chair of Armenian Genocide Studies; Professor, Department of History)

This presentation will provide an overview of the history of Christian television in the Middle East. Specifically, it explores the rise of the region’s first Christian television station, which was established in war-torn South Lebanon in 1981. In collaboration with a local Christian militia and Israeli political leaders, eschatologically minded Americans funded and operated this channel, believing that their evangelism would hasten Christ’s Second Coming. Over nearly two decades, the terrestrial (and later satellite) channel would introduce millions of viewers to wholesome American family programming, American sports like professional wrestling and football, and a specific style of Arab televangelism heretofore unfamiliar in the region. The talk will relate the role of local interlocutors in promoting this station, explore the messianic vision of its backers, and consider the political and religious perspectives of its supporters and detractors.

Reception to follow.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Robert Aram and Marianne Kaloosdian and Stephen and Marian Mugar Professor in Armenian Genocide Studies

SAS Homework Center
2026-03-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | ASEC 213
Open to all students registered with SAS and their friends. Use this time to work independently, in a quiet space dedicated to doing homework. We will provide snacks, study tools, and more. Additionally, attendance at each night of this event will earn you one entry into our end-of-semester raffle – you can get one entry for each homework center, workshop, or other event!

Climate, Environment, & Society: New School, New Options
2026-03-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Lurie Conference Room, Higgins University Center
Explore what the School of Climate, Environment, and Society has to offer!Learn about the CES major and minor, and the new concentration in Environmental Humanities.

Scam Goddess Live
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Clark University, Traina Center for the Arts, 92 Downing Street, Worcester, MA, 01610, United States
Get ready to join the “con-gregation” at Scam Goddess, a live immersive comedy party all about true scams, grifts, and cons that’s coming to Clark University. This special evening will star podcast host, author, comedian, and actress Laci Mosley alongside actor and comedian Vinny Thomas. You will laugh, live, and learn how to pursue your own (legal) scams. In Mosley’s world, “Everything is made up, everything is a scam, and we all deserve to live the best life we can!”

A book signing will follow immediately after the performance. Copies of Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts, and Schemes will be available for purchase.

Admission to the show is free and open only to members of the Clark community. Tickets must be reserved using a Clark email address. Clark IDs and tickets must be shown upon entry. Individuals without a valid Clark ID will be turned away.

Reserve Your Seat

About the PerformerLaci Mosley is currently a series regular on FOX’s new half-hour comedy Going Dutch, where she stars opposite Denis Leary. She recently wrapped filming a television adaptation of her acclaimed podcast Scam Goddess for Freeform/Hulu. Previously, Mosley starred in the Paramount+ reboot of iCarly and was a standout performer on HBO’s Emmy-winning A Black Lady Sketch Show. Her previous credits include leading roles in Florida Girls (PopTV), Single Parents (ABC), Better Call Saul (AMC), and Insecure (HBO). Mosley is the creator and host of the hit podcast Scam Goddess, a comedy-meets-true-crime show that debuted in 2019 and was picked up by Team Coco in 2020. Her debut book, Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts, and Schemes, was released in September 2024.

SAB Game Night
2026-03-24 19:30 - 20:30 | The Grind, UC
Come join us for a night of fun and games!

Men of Color Alliance Meeting
2026-03-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Dana Commons – Fireside Lounge
The Men of Color Alliance, or MOCA, is designed to provide thought‑provoking discussions that not only foster community but also encourage men of color to explore their intersectional identities.

SAS' Spring '26 Workshop Series: Navigating the Course Grid and Advising
2026-03-26 09:00 - 11:00 | ASEC 202
Course registration time can feel overwhelming for many students, especially as you consider how you can balance courses and also ensure you are taking care of yourself next semester. It doesn’t have to be so overwhelming, so come get all the tips from SAS! Open to all students registered with SAS and their friends. Attendance at each workshop will earn you one entry into our end-of-semester raffle – you can get one entry for each homework center, workshop, or other event!

To Talk or Not to Talk? Social Psychological Perspectives on Dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians in the Diaspora
2026-03-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Dr. Slieman Halabi: Wuppertal University

This talk offers insights into how Israelis and Palestinians living in Europe make sense of asymmetries in power through processes of (dis)identification with the homeland, constructions of moral responsibility, and orientations toward action. The analysis draws on a dialogue group that met over a period of five months, beginning one day after the October 7th attacks, and continuing through a combination of online and in-person meetings during the devastating war in Gaza.

Diaspora identity plays a central role in shaping engagement with homeland politics. Social psychology has understood identification with groups and nations as a process of self-categorization determined by individual’s choice to identify or not identify with the group. Nation-states actively sustain this process by shaping the extent to which national identities are kept alive through practices of banal nationalism. For stateless groups, sustaining national identity often requires more proactive engagement with collective memory and national narratives. How do these disparities manifest in dialogue encounters?

Online talk, register here for zoom link: tinyurl.com/IP-dialogue or scan the QR-code.

Sponsored by Peace and Conflict Studies and the Department of Psychology
