Biology Seminar Series: Alex Bradshaw, Clark University
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Lasry Center for Bioscience
Alexander Bradshaw is a mycologist with experience in microbiology, including work with bacterial and fungal specimens. He values biodiversity in all forms but has a strong passion for Fungi. His past and current research has primarily focused on systematics and evolution of the genus of “Magic mushrooms” Psilocybe, which produce psychoactive compounds with high therapeutic potential for the treatment of myriad mental health issues. However, more broadly, Alex is interested in exploring the complexity and evolution of fungal secondary metabolites, which have been utilized by humans throughout history for food, medicine, and in reclaiming polluted environments. Embracing the breadth of biological and chemical diversity that Fungi exhibit is paramount to understanding their role in nature, how they shape the environment around them, and how they influence the organisms they interact with.

Another unexplored realm of mycology is the functional development of morphology, such as how a mushroom is produced. For his post-doctoral research, Alex is working in the lab of Dr. David Hibbett and Dr. Javier Tabima, where he is studying the systematics, functional genetics, and population structures of the gilled, and sometimes secotioid, polypore mushroom, Lentinus tigrinus.

First Year Success Advisor (FYSA) Office Hours
2025-09-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Asher Suite, UC
Have a question related to the first year and sophomore year experience (academics, time management, life skills, etc.)? Pop into FYSA Office Hours in the Asher Suite (Third Floor of the Higgins University Center) to chat with any of the First Year Success Advisors!

Club Purchasing Drop-In Hours
2025-09-18 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-09-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Asher Suite, UC
Stop by the Asher Suite (UC 3rd floor) to chat with Stacie, the Student Engagement Office & Budget Manager, about club purchasing/financial questions.

The Constitution in Crisis
2025-09-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Grace Conference Room, Higgins University Center
Professor Aziz Rana will deliver the Constitution Day Lecture, addressing the question: “What is the relationship between the constitutional system and today’s democratic backsliding, including with respect to basic civil liberties?” The talk will explore the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution, highlighting its role in current legal crises as well as the costs of our still pervasive culture of constitutional veneration.

Professor Rana’s research and teaching center on American constitutional law and political development. His first book, The Two Faces of American Freedom (Harvard University Press), situates the American experience within the global history of colonialism, examining the intertwined relationship in American constitutional practice between internal accounts of freedom and external projects of power and expansion. His latest book, The Constitutional Bind: How Americans Came to Idolize a Document that Fails Them (University of Chicago Press, 2024), explores the modern emergence of constitutional veneration in the twentieth century — especially against the backdrop of growing American global authority — and how veneration has influenced the boundaries of popular politics.

A prolific scholar and public intellectual, Professor Rana is the author of numerous articles essays and op-eds for such venues such as The University of Chicago Law Review, California Law Review, UCLA Law Review, Texas Law Review, the Yale Law Journal Forum, n+1, Dissent, The Boston Review, The Washington Post, The New York Times, New Labor Forum, Jacobin, The Guardian, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Nation, Jadaliyya, Salon, and The Law and Political Economy Blog.

Dr. Rana received his A.B. from Harvard College summa cum laude and a J.D. from Yale Law School. He also earned a Ph.D. in political science at Harvard University, where his dissertation was awarded the University’s Charles Sumner Prize.

Refreshments will be served, and the event is open to the public.

Sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Political Science Department through the Francis A. Harrington Public Affairs Fund

School of Business Guest Speaker
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:00 | via Zoom
MS-Finance alumna, Lotika Das, is joining Professor David Tang’s Financial Management course to discuss her role as Senior Financial Analyst at Westinghouse Electric Company. Lotika, who obtained the position with Westinghouse as a result of her internship with them, will share her experiences working in the finance field, how she arrived in the position, and offer advice to students considering a similar path.

At Westinghouse Electric, Lotika leverages skills in financial planning and forecasting to drive impactful decisions across various industries including energy, banking and education. Her experience includes generating comprehensive reports and reconciling accounts for high-value clients while ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Lotika will be joining virtually. Register on Handshake to join!

Reflections on the Energy Transition: Where are we and where are we headed?
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Higgins Lounge at Dana Commons
This thought-provoking panel conversation brings together leading scholars and policy experts to discuss the current state and future of the global energy transition. Panelists will reflect on pressing questions of climate, energy, and extractive industries, offering critical insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Panelists include:

Deanna Kemp, director, Centre for Socially Responsible Mining, University of Queensland

Ben Bopakye, executive director, Africa Centre for Energy Policy

Marti Orta-Martinez, associate professor, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona

Julie Klinger, associate professor, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin–Madison

The panel will be moderated by Laura Sauls, assistant professor in the Global Affairs Program and School of Integrative Studies at George Mason University.

Open Mic by PEC
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | The Grind, UC
Join PEC for an open mic on the 3rd thursday of every month (4th in October). Play some music, recite some poetry, do a stand-up comedy set – all acts are welcome!

Student Leadership Drop-In Hours
2025-09-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Asher Suite, UC
Got a quick question about leadership, club management, or getting involved? Stop by the Asher Suite (3rd floor of the UC) to chat with Meghan, Assistant Director of Student Leadership & Involvement, about a variety of topics such as:-Clark Engage questions/troubleshooting-Finding clubs of interest and -Clarifications about SLICE policies-Submitting tech activation forms, updated key lists, flyers/banners for approval-Assistance with proofreading club emails, documents, etc.-Quick questions that don’t require a full, formal meetingIf 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!Questions about club events should be directed to campus_life@clarku.edu, or stop by Maria’s drop-in hours!

Hadwen Arboretum Volunteering
2025-09-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Hadwen Arboretum
Join Professor John Rogan in maintaining the Hadwen Arboretum through volunteering. Duties include trail maintenance, invasive removal, and other activities that change on a weekly basis. Please RSVP if interested and reach out to Prof. Rogan (JRogan@clarku.edu) with any questions or concerns.

Weekly Shabbat Services and Dinner
2025-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Grace & Lurie Conference Rooms, Higgins University Center
A weekly Shabbat service and meal that allows for people to practice their faith, foster community and learn more about what it means to be a part of Hillel

Clark After Dark: Peapod Show
2025-09-19 21:00 - 22:00 | Jefferson 320
Join The Peapod Squad for a Clark After Dark improv show!

Pop and Paint with the JSC and Dodd RAs
2025-09-20 19:00 - 20:00 | The Grind, UC
Come join the JSC and Dodd RAs in the Grind at 7 PM on Saturday, September 20th for a guided painting session! Pop and all painting materials necessary will be provided.

Birdwatching in the Arboretum
2025-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Red Square
Do you like to go birdwatching but have no one to go with? Or are you just starting out and would like to hear from other birders at Clark? If either of these apply to you join us at Hadwen Arboretum for some casual birdwatching! We will be meeting in the Red Square to walk over as a group. Please dress for the weather and bring your own binoculars if you have them available to you (we will have a very limited amount). Birdwatching takes place every other Sunday from 10am-12pm and may be cancel if weather is inclement (updates provided via email or instagram)

Breaking Free from Anxiety
2025-09-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Center for Counseling and Personal Growth – Conference Room
Are you coping with any form of anxiety including chronic worry, social anxiety, obsessive thoughts, health-related worry, and panic attacks? Come connect with others to get a better understanding of how people learn to relax and find relief from their anxiety. Interested? Email Justin Donovan at judonovan@clarku.edu

Weekly CUSC Grants Meeting
2025-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | CUSC Office (First door on the left when entering the UC from the Green)
Weekly meeting for the CUSC grants committee to meet with grant applicants

Google Scholar Smarts
2025-09-23 14:00 - 14:45 | Fuller Room (Goddard Library 422)
Attend this workshop to gain a better understanding of Google Scholar and its impact as a tool for research. During the workshop, you will connect Google Scholar to the Clark collection, practice building a keyword search, and explore Google Scholar specific tools such as Cited By and Related Articles.

This workshop is part of the library’s Research Ready Workshop Series which includes:

Library Press Pass, Google Scholar Smarts, Cite Without Stress, and Dig into the Past.

Take part in as many workshops as you would like to learn essential research skills from Clark librarians in a casual setting!

OPT Workshop
2025-09-24 14:00 - 15:00 | https://clarku.zoom.us/j/96011859041
This workshop will walk you through the procedure and regulations, and will offer you the opportunity to ask any questions.

Conflict Management Leadership Workshop
2025-09-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Lurie Conference Room, UC
Conflict amongst individuals and groups is often associated with stress, frustration, and other negative emotions. It can limit our ability to communicate effectively and achieve our goals. One of the most valuable skills leaders can possess is effective conflict management. In this workshop, you will learn how to deal with conflict situations, set clear expectations, explore communication strategies, and determine your personal conflict management style.

Leaders as Influencers
2025-09-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Lurie Conference Room, UC
In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, leadership is about more than titles, it’s about impact, communication, and the ability to inspire action. Whether you’re leading a student organization, organizing community initiatives, or preparing for future professional roles, this workshop will equip you with the mindset and skills to lead with confidence and integrity.

Geography Colloquium Series: Dr. Timur Hammond
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Grace Conference Room, Higgins University Center
The Transmitted Past: Toward a Rethinking of Geography, Temporality, and Community

How do we make a common world? This talk answers that question by focusing on the role that temporality plays in the making of both places and communities. Articulating a concept of the ‘transmitted past,’ Timur Hammond, associate professor in the Geography and Environment Department at Syracuse University, argues that geographers ought to think of the past as what Annemarie Mol would term the ‘multiple.’ Such an approach helps us better understand the instruments through which we both know and construct the past; the possibility for different pasts to be spatially co-present and yet socially distinct; and the moments of friction and encounter when different places and their pasts breach one into the other. These insights, Dr. Hammond suggests, have broader implications for how geographers and others understand the politics and possibilities of the present moment.

Fresh Check Day
2025-09-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Atwood Plaza
Fresh Check Day is a program created by the Jordan Porco Foundation, and is put on by colleges and universities across the country. This is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention event specifically designed for college students.

Red Square will be transformed into an expo-like, lively, social atmosphere to bring together interactive and educational booths combined with music, prizes, treats, and giveaways for those who participate! The booths feature peer-to peer messaging in a positive, community-focused setting that reflects a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention with topics including specific mental health issues, high-risk populations, stigma reduction, positive coping, life skills, and more.

By engaging the entire college community in this campus-wide movement, students are reminded that they are not alone and that their mental health is valued just as much as their physical health or their academic standing. The event is free to our Clark community and is sponsored by the Office of Wellness Education. The planning and running of this event would not be possible without collaboration from various other campus departments at Clark, a large number of passionate student volunteers, and representatives of The Jordan Porco Foundation.

Clark University Undergraduate Student Council Weekly Meeting (open to the public)
2025-09-25 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.

Weekly Shabbat Services and Dinner
2025-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Grace and Lurie Conference Rooms, University Center, Clark University

Identity Leadership Retreat Kick-Off
2025-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Grace Conference Room, UC
Kick-off dinner, meet & greet, and information for Identity Leadership Retreat 2025 attendees!

Glow Golf
2025-09-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Tilton Hall, UC
Get ready to glow! Head to Tilton to play with friends through this unique glow-in-the-dark mini golf course. Make it even more fun by wearing your best & brightest neon outfit! All mini golf supplies will be provided.Make sure you have your Corq event pass ready to check in at this event!
