Liberating Language Skills: Critical Pedagogy for Refugee Empowerment in Employment
2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
For the Spring ’24 semester, the Belonging Talks center on the theme of “Co-Creating Workforce Integration and Belonging for Refugees and Communities.” Our speakers explore topics related to sustainability and inclusivity for refugees in the workforce and in communities.
This event has ended, watch the recording.
Eliana Stanislawski ’17 graduated from Clark with a B.A. in International Development and Social Change and will share their expertise in designing ESOL curriculum for adult refugee learners. Eliana will discuss strategies for increasing educational access for adult refugee learners, developing innovative approaches to virtual learning for adults at all language levels, and challenging the deficit mindset that is pervasive in Adult ESOL and refugee resettlement work.
Moderator: Ercan Balci, Director of the American Language and Culture Institute at Clark University

Earth Day Cleanup of University Park
2024-04-20 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Each year, hundreds of volunteers across Worcester come together to make our city a healthy, clean, and beautiful place to live, work, and play. The Regional Environmental Council’s Earth Day Cleanup is on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Office of Community Engagement and Volunteering invites volunteers from across campus to help with our site at University Park.
The cleanup will be followed by a community cookout from noon to 2 p.m. at the REC Office and YouthGROW Farm at 42 Lagrange St., Rear, Worcester.
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Unveiling the Making and Message of al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth
2024-04-23 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
The panel consists of the al-Mizan core team members:

Dr. Iyad Abu Moghli, Founder and Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Faith for Earth Initiative

Aishah Abdallah, Wilderness Leader and Environmental Educator

Kamran Shezad, Director for the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IFEES/EcoIslam)

Dr. Ibrahim Ozdemir, Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Clark University

Fazlun Khalid, Founder of the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences

Othman Llewellyn, Ecological Planner and Member of the IUCN World Commissions on Protected Areas and Environmental Law

Dr. M. Evren Tok, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Innovation and Community Advancement, Program Coordinator for Islam and Global Affairs Program at College of Islamic Studies, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth is a restatement of the principles governing the protection of nature. The Covenant presents an Islamic outlook on the environment with the goal of strengthening local, regional, and international actions to combat the planetary crisis we face today. This insightful panel discussion will delve into the profound significance of al-Mizan and its relevance for people of diverse faiths and spiritualities worldwide. To learn more, please visit https://www.almizan.earth/.

Are immigrants aware of lead? Assessing knowledge and potential exposure of Chinese immigrants in Worcester, MA
2024-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
SSJ presents
Wei Zhao ‘24
Environmental Science & Policy
“Are immigrants aware of lead? Assessing knowledge and potential exposure of Chinese immigrants in Worcester, MA”
Light Refreshments Served

Undergraduate Student Town Hall - Campus Climate Results
2024-04-23 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as we go through the key themes from the Campus Climate Survey data.
The session will be held via Zoom and there will be time for Q&A at the end.
Please contact odi@clarku.edu with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Fluid: Studio Art Thesis Art Exhibition
2024-04-24 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Come to the Traina Center for the Arts to see the beautiful thesis artwork of Clark students! Featuring work from Katie Rich, Bailey Schiering, Nora Rueffer, Kailey Mattus, Ursula Zia, Annabelle Edwards-Stoll, Carter Lee, Ethan Anderson, and Isaac York.
Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 24, 4–6 p.m.
Following the reception, the exhibition will be open weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Commencement.

Graduate Student Town Hall - Campus Climate Results
2024-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 UTC

SOM Business Analytics Speaker Series: Katherine Rowe ’11, Sr. Manager, Sports Marketing - Salesforce
2024-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Join alumna Katherine Rowe for her virtual visit as part of the 2024 Business Analytics Competition Speaker Series!
Katherine Rowe is a Clark University graduate who always had a passion for sports. After graduation she first joined the Army serving as an Executive Officer, Platoon Leader, Battalion Signal Officer, Detachment Commander, and finally Deputy Program Manager, Sexual Assault/Harassment Initiative for the 7th Infantry Division.
Upon her return home from the Army she began an extensive sports strategy career – time spent interning and working at the Home Run Dugout, Dell Technologies, University of Texas – Austin, NBA Summer League and Spurs Sports & Entertainment. In 2020 Katherine took on the role of Business Strategy Consultant for Kraft Analytics Group (part of the New England Patriots) and led ticketing analytics strategy and client management for the National Football League and 30 clubs as well as developed strategy for MMA organization to acquire an average of 1.7M fans per year to database (120% increase from trend).
In 2021 Katherine moved to Salesforce, first as Manager, Strategic Planning & Budget Enablement (Tableau Marketing) and now currently as Senior Sports Manager, Sports Marketing where she drives product integration and storytelling across global partnerships in the F1 & OlyPara ecosystems as well as leads data and Tableau workstreams across all partners, including building a cross functional team, driving overall strategy, and supporting execution.
Join via Zoom here!

Personal Safety and Street Smarts
2024-04-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
We will learn about wellness and personal safety in the city, on campus, and even in your vehicle. We will also learn about self-defense, and reporting incidents that happen on and off campus.

SOM Business Analytics Speaker Series: Aaron Rosenberg, MBA'18, Assoc. Director, Analytics - Sanofi
2024-04-25 12:30 - 13:30 UTC
Join alumnus Aaron Rosenberg for a virtual talk as part of the 2024 Business Analytics Competition Speaker Series!
Aaron Rosenberg graduated from Clark with his MBA in 2018 and began his career in marketing and media analytics with internships at Walk & Create in London then Havas Media Group in Boston. He pivoted that to Shyft Analytics, a leader in cloud data management and mobile analytics for the global life sciences industry. Shyft is used by pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and other healthcare leaders from around the globe and across thousands of users. Aaron partnered with businesses in pharmacy, medical supplies, life sciences and healthcare in consultant roles and then as product owner.
Most recently, Aaron moved to Sanofi two years ago to lead analytics in oncology and then rare blood disorders. He is currently associate director of analytics leveraging advanced SQL and market insights to identify Field Sales Targets for two brands and standardized updates to Customer Segmentation using IQVIA Medical and Pharmacy claims data.
Join Aaron’s talk here via Zoom!

Massachusetts Indie Film Festival: ‘Two Lives in Pittsburgh’
2024-04-26 19:00 (America/New_York)
The Massachusetts Independent Film Festival presents a special screening of “Two Lives in Pittsburgh,” a film directed by and starring Brian Silverman ’90.
Confronted by his mother’s illness and his child’s exploration of gender, a traditional blue-collar guy is torn between who he has always been and who his child needs him to be.
Silverman’s film will be screened with these shorts by Clark University students:

“Long Play” by Gyani Pradhan Wong Ah Sui ’24
“Ask the Birds” by Nicole Overbaugh ’24

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Undergraduate Shakespeare Conference and Lecture
2024-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 UTC
Please join us for the 18th Undergraduate Shakespeare Conference, to be held on the campus of Clark University on April 27! The one-day conference features new and exciting work on the theme “Shakespeare and Play” presented by students from colleges across the country. There will also be an engaging Keynote Lecture from Dr. David Sterling Brown, Associate Professor of English at Trinity College, who will be taking Shakespeare into the future with his talk, “Shakespeare and Play: The Art of Visualizing Race through Virtual Reality” from 12:30-1:30pm. Open to the public. Visit the conference website for more information and schedule: ShakespeareConference.com.

Jazz Fest
2024-04-27 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Come listen to some Jazz music out on the green.

Coloring with CCC - Feel Good Finals
2024-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)

Staff Town Hall - Campus Climate Results
2024-04-29 15:00 - 16:00 UTC

Feel Good Finals: Decoupage Bookmarks
2024-04-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it.

Choose Your Soothe - RLH - Feel Good Finals
2024-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

Mindfulness & Meditation
2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)

Screening of Clark Senior Films
2024-04-30 19:00 (America/New_York)
Clark seniors have been hard at work all semester on four spectacular films. Come check them out.

Spring 2024 Physics Colloquium: Jay Tang / Brown University
2024-05-01 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker: Jay Tang
Institution: Brown University
Title: Bacterial Dynamics at the Swarm Front
Host: Arshad Kudrolli

Workshop: Further Adventures in Digital Humanities Research Techniques
2024-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
Open to faculty, staff, and graduate students from Clark University and surrounding institutions!
Register Now: https://bit.ly/helloworldmay3
Clark University Facilitators:

Eduard Arriaga-Arango, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Language, Literature, and Culture
Li Han, Ph.D.
Professor of Computer Science
Director, Interdisciplinary Program in Data Science
Matt Malsky, Ph.D.
Professor of Music
Director, Higgins School of Humanities

We will continue our Digital Research in the Arts and Humanities workshop series with a morning-long, hands-on primer to some basic computing skills used in the DH. In addition to offering an opportunity to review topics covered in our Fall 2023 workshop, this session will introduce textual analysis, mining and visualization; and databases, including concepts such as structured data, SQL, and exploring data.
Together we will work to share the kinds of knowledge, data, methods, and research questions we encounter in our own disciplines, and to cultivate a community of practice and practitioners in the digital humanities.
This session does not assume any prior knowledge of digital humanities experience and is suitable for all skills levels. Registration is free and open to faculty, staff, and graduate students. This workshop will only be conducted in person.
Please contact the Higgins School of Humanities at HigginsSchool@clarku.edu or (508) 793-7479 with questions.
Sponsored by the Digital Humanities Research Collaborative at the Higgins School of Humanities and the Data Science Program at Clark University

Poster Exhibition - Farming For Multispecies Justice: Food Security, Racial Capitalism, and Abolitionist Agroecology
2024-05-03 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for an enlightening experience where 16 dedicated students showcase their journey through a semester-long community-engaged course. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or a curious learner, this exhibition promises insights and inspiration for all who care about justice in our food systems. Take advantage of this opportunity to broaden your perspective and contribute to a more just and equitable world through agriculture.
What to Expect:

Eye-opening Posters: Witness the captivating visuals and narratives crafted by students who immersed themselves in a transformative course.
Interactive Discussions: Engage with passionate individuals as they delve into agroecology’s theoretical and practical dimensions.
Social & Ecological Impact: Learn how agriculture extends beyond mere food production and is a powerful tool for addressing pressing social and ecological issues.

Why Attend?

Hands-On Experience: Explore the experiences of students who worked alongside local farmers and volunteers on six farms, contributing to meaningful change.
Community Connection: Discover how Clarkies have initiated and managed farms, enriching the Worcester community and beyond with their invaluable service.

Interested in Multispecies Justice: Explore farming practices that foster positive synergy between all living species and their habitats. Discover how agroecology serves as a pathway to cultivate harmony and equity in our interconnected world.

Participants:

Full Name
Full Poster Title
Academic Program

Anisa Gilmour
The Role of Federal and Non-Profit Programs in Food Justice and Assistance
CDP

Raina Carfaro

Indigenous Models for Water-Scarce Farming:
Combatting the Climate Crisis
CDP

Cyd Abnet
Growing the Revolution: Micro-agroecology in Your Own Backyard
Envi Sci Undergrad

Madi Brady
Agricultural Innovations: The Impact of New Technologies on Food Systems
ESP

Isa Kelly
The Life Beneath Our Feet: Human Interventions to Improve Soil Health
CDP

Carly Mollin
From Organic and Back Again: Challenges and Best Practices of Transforming Agriculture’s Fertilizer Industry Towards Agroecological Approaches
ESP

Vee Dayandayan
Sustaining Life through Community-Supported Agriculture
MA International Development

Lucy Fleming
The Role of Non-Human Species in Building Soil Health
CDP

Aaron Kirshenbaum
Insurgency from the Ground Up? Challenges and Hopes for Urban Farming in the “U.S.”
CDP

Cam Gill
Clarkies in the Community: Reimagining the Role of Volunteerism to Create Sustainable and Successful Partnerships
CDP

Marissa Kelemen
How Can We Use Animal Waste to Support Agroecology
MA International Development

Ryan Fiasconaro
(Re)Commoning Space to Live: Housing Cooperatives & Food Sovereignty
MA International Development

Maia Snyder
Laws of the Land: Advocating Justice and Sovereignty in Agriculture
CDP

Lauren Holmes
Justice for Worms, Insects, and Bugs in Agroecology
ESP

Jude Fernando
Paradox of Hunger: Deprivation Yields Hope!

Jude Fernando
Food as a Moral Imperative: Exploring Key Principles in Food Systems:

Cultures of Exile : Class Project Presentations
2024-05-03 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
In partnership with ESOL and ACE students, hear about projects with the potential to benefit the Worcester community.

Recording Video Recipes from Home with ACE Families: Suggestions for success
Kitchen Access for Haitian Families in Hotel Accommodations: Current practices
Sourcing Fresh and Tasty Food from Home: Is urban farming the solution?

In person or on Zoom!

Community-Engaged Learning Summit
2024-05-09
The Dean of the College office invites you for a day of learning, connection, and experience!
Highlights:

Networking with faculty and community partners around project-based and community-engaged learning

Field trips to local sites to learn more about Worcester and examples of community-engaged learning partnerships

Food from local Worcester restaurants

Keynote address from Danielle Lake, PhD – Director of Design Thinking & Associate Professor, Elon University

Design Thinking Wicked Problems in the Undergraduate Classroom: Stories and Strategies

How might we design, facilitate, and assess courses that genuinely address real world problems, support diverse student needs, yield valuable outcomes, and support our own professional and personal goals? This session shares a range of stories and strategies to help you explore what’s possible: From first-year to senior-level courses, short- to long-term projects, research-based and community-based opportunities.

Danielle Lake is the Director of Design Thinking and Associate Professor in Human Service Studies at Elon University where she oversees the Center for Design Thinking, teaches community-engaged, cross-disciplinary courses, leads participatory action research projects, and consults with community organizations. Her consulting, research, and teaching projects support relational, place-based design initiatives for addressing wicked problems, building capacities, and transforming systems. Learn more @ https://www.elon.edu/u/elon-by-design/

Schedule

9-9:30am – Check-in & Breakfast
9:30-11am – Keynote Address
11:15-12:15pm – Workshops

Student experiences in Problems of Practice coursers
Informational Literacy Framework for Students Tackling Community-Embedded Projects
Collaborating with Local Schools – Examples from Clark Faculty

12:15-1:15pm – Lunch
1:30-3pm – Learning Site Visits

Worcester Art Museum
Mass Audabon’s Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Aids Project Worcester
EcoTarium

3:30-4pm – Closing & Action Planning

Use this form to share your interest in attending the summit.

Webinar Event - "Share the Platform: Collaborative Strategies for Refugee Integration in Academia"
2024-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
“Share the Platform: Collaborative Strategies for Refugee Integration in Academia”
Speakers: Alfred Babo & Anita Fábos, Co-Founders of Share the Platform
This event has ended, but you can watch the recording.
For the Spring ‘24 semester, the Belonging Talks center on the theme of “Co-Creating Workforce Integration and Belonging for Refugees and Communities.” Our speakers explore topics related to sustainability and inclusivity for refugees in the workforce and in communities.
Clark University SSJ professor, Anita Fábos, will be joined by colleague and Fairfield University professor, Alfred Babo, to present about the Share the Platform initiative they started in 2019. The mission of Share the Platform is to “center the expertise of refugees to improve policy, programs, and practice.” They will converse about strategies for those of non-refugee backgrounds to better advocate for and “share the platform” with fellow colleagues from refugee backgrounds, including a discussion of best practices from a refugee perspective. To learn more, check out https://www.sharetheplatform.org/.
Moderators: Leora Kahn & Craig Mortley, Co-Convenors of Share the Platform
This event is hosted by the Integration and Belonging Hub at Clark University as part of the Belonging Talks Speaker Series, and is co-sponsored by the Department of Sustainability and Social Justice and the School of Professional Studies.

Senior Class BBQ
2024-05-13 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Keep an eye out for the Senior Class BBQ
You MUST register for ALL events you are planning to attend.
Register THROUGH THIS LINK: Senior Week 2024 Registration
Click on each day to select the events you want to attend by adding them to your cart — including free events and celebrations — so we make sure we order enough food and supplies. Some events require a ticket purchase (at a discounted rate, thanks to CUSC!). When transportation is included, it must be used as part of the Senior Week experience. Space is limited for some events, so register now! Please note, prior registration and completion of information forms is required for the identity graduation celebrations

Senior Week '24: Monday Photo Day
2024-05-13 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Keep an eye out for Monday Photo Day
You MUST register for ALL events you are planning to attend.
Register THROUGH THIS LINK: Senior Week Registration
Click on each day to select the events you want to attend by adding them to your cart — including free events and celebrations — so we make sure we order enough food and supplies. Some events require a ticket purchase (at a discounted rate, thanks to CUSC!). When transportation is included, it must be used as part of the Senior Week experience. Space is limited for some events, so register now! Please note, prior registration and completion of information forms is required for the identity graduation celebrations

Senior Week '24: Game Night in the Grind
2024-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Keep an eye out for the Game Night in the Grind!
You MUST register for ALL events you are planning to attend.
Register THROUGH THIS LINK: Senior Week Registration
Click on each day to select the events you want to attend by adding them to your cart — including free events and celebrations — so we make sure we order enough food and supplies. Some events require a ticket purchase (at a discounted rate, thanks to CUSC!). When transportation is included, it must be used as part of the Senior Week experience. Space is limited for some events, so register now! Please note, prior registration and completion of information forms is required for the identity graduation celebrations

Senior Week '24: Level 99 Trip
2024-05-14 10:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Keep an eye out for the Level 99 Trip!
We are leaving campus by 10am and returning around 2:30pm.
You MUST register for ALL events you are planning to attend.
Register THROUGH THIS LINK: Senior Week Registration
Click on each day to select the events you want to attend by adding them to your cart — including free events and celebrations — so we make sure we order enough food and supplies. Some events require a ticket purchase (at a discounted rate, thanks to CUSC!). When transportation is included, it must be used as part of the Senior Week experience. Space is limited for some events, so register now! Please note, prior registration and completion of information forms is required for the identity graduation celebrations

Senior Week '24: Natick Mall Trip
2024-05-14 10:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Keep an eye out for the trip to Natick Mall!
Departing Campus by 10am and returning around 2:30pm.
You MUST register for ALL events you are planning to attend.
Register THROUGH THIS LINK: Senior Week Registration
Click on each day to select the events you want to attend by adding them to your cart — including free events and celebrations — so we make sure we order enough food and supplies. Some events require a ticket purchase (at a discounted rate, thanks to CUSC!). When transportation is included, it must be used as part of the Senior Week experience. Space is limited for some events, so register now! Please note, prior registration and completion of information forms is required for the identity graduation celebrations
