Mapping Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities on the Frontlines of Extractive Industries
2026-03-13 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | ASEC 202
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities steward nearly one billion hectares of tropical forests across four major forest basins. Yet their lands face unprecedented pressure from oil, gas, mining, and other industrial extractive activities.

In this talk, Anna Bebbington, MS GIS ’22, currently a Research Manager at Earth Insight, will present findings from a collaboration between Earth Insight and the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities (GATC). She will discuss the importance of GIS partnerships in documenting these pressures and reflect on the methodological and political challenges of mapping Indigenous and Local Community lands.

📅 Friday, March 13, 2026🕓 4:00–5:30 PM📍 ASEC 202, Clark University and Via Zoom

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Friday Night Magic (and other card games)
2026-03-13 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
2026-03-13 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!

CMT The Trail to Oregon
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Atwood Hall – Daniels Theater
Come see CMT’s production of The Trail to Oregon!

Pickleball Club Open Play
2026-03-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Pickle Ground
Join us for open-play pickleball!! Paddles and balls are provided, and transportation can be coordinated. This session is free and open to all levels. Spots are limited and an RSVP is required. Please RSVP via the link in our Instagram bio or through the link sent to our email list by Wednesday. Confirmations will be sent on Thursday. Join our Engage group and follow us on Instagram @clarkupickleball to stay updated. Feel free to reach out with any questions!!

Goddard Centennial Family Fun Day
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Goddard Park, 341-357 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA, United States
The Town of Auburn, where Robert Goddard conducted his historic rocket launch on March 16, 1926, will hold a family fun event at Goddard Park and at the Auburn Public Library (369 Southbridge Street).

Goddard Park will be rededicated at 2:30 p.m.

The event will include food trucks, craft vendors, rocket building, a NASA astronaut, and a STEM Discussion.

Official Robert Goddard Centennial
2026-03-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Pakachoag Golf Course, 15 Upland St., Auburn, MA, United States
Celebrate Robert Goddard’s achievements at the very site where he conducted the first liquid fuel rocket launch on March 16, 1926.

The day will feature food trucks, craft vendors, and more, along with a rocket launch at 2:30 p.m. to commemorate the 1926 event.

Clark DnD: Adventure League
2026-03-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Grace Conference Room, UC
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 ever to play every session and can drop in when you want. The only thing we ask is you stay for the whole session and have a character prepared before hand

Pi Day Trivia and Activities
2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Jefferson 320
Happy Pi Day! DAIM invites all members of Clark’s community to come and celebrate pi day with your favorite flavors of pie, free t-shirts, and LOTS of competitive trivia. Bring your friends and come think quizzically with us. first 100 people in attendance receive a t-shirt

March Show
2026-03-14 21:00 - 22:30 | The Grind, UC
Midterms got you down? Come on down to Shenanigans for a laugh!

Goddard Rocket Centennial Celebration at the EcoTarium
2026-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA, United States
Learn about how scientists have used rockets for more than 100 years to explore the far reaches of space, and witness a model rocket launch at 12:30 p.m. It really is rocket science!

Schedule

11 a.m. — Science Discovery: Rocket Story Time

11:45 a.m. — One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (Planetarium full-dome movie)*

12:30 p.m. — Science Discovery: Rocket Launch

1:15 p.m. — Astronomy Live (Educator-led program in the Planetarium)*

2:00 p.m. — Astronomy Live (Educator-led program in the Planetarium)*

2:45 p.m. — Science Discovery: Under Pressure

3:30 p.m. — Unseen Universe (Planetarium full-dome movie)*

4:15 p.m. — Afternoon Astronomy

* Requires a separate ticket that is not included with admission

Ongoing Activities (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Pocket Solar System

Stomp Rockets

Worcester to the Stars
2026-03-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Worcester, 30 Elm St., Worcester, MA, United States
The Museum of Worcester brings together Robert Goddard’s story from multiple institutions as we celebrate his contribution to the world. The exhibit features artifacts and images from Clark University, WPI, the Roswell Museum & Art Center, NASA, the Smithsonian Institution, the Fort Devens Museum, David Clark Company, and private collections.

Exhibit on view until August 1.

Drop In With The ISSO Director
2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | JC 208
Have questions or just need guidance? Stop by our Drop-In Advising Session with ISSO Director Amanda. Whether it’s about your visa, employment options, travel plans, or planning ahead, we’re here to support you. No appointment required, just come as you are!

SLICE Drop-In Hours with Stacie
2026-03-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-18 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!

Dean of Students Pop-Up Office Hours
2026-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Lower Bistro
Join the Assistant Provost of Student Success and Dean of Students for Pop-Up Office hours around campus. Stop by to say hello, ask questions, share about your experience, or just check in!

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar
2026-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
International Students will get help on filing taxes. In these tax webinars, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about non-resident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, state returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant tax return.

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8986518991569818710

The Goddard Library Celebrates Robert Goddard
2026-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Goddard Library
Visit the Clark University Archives and Special Collections on Floor 1 of the Robert Hutchings Goddard Library to view unique materials from the Robert and Esther Goddard Archive.

Highlights of this event:

An exhibition highlighting Robert Goddard’s boyhood

An exhibition highlighting the life and work of Esther Goddard, Robert’s wife, in preserving his legacy

The first book that went to the moon! A miniature biography of Goddard, printed in Worcester, flown on Apollo 11, and signed by Astronaut Buzz Aldrin

To explore more about Robert Goddard’s life and legacy please visit Clark University’s Digital Commons: The Robert H. Goddard Collection.

When?

Monday, March 16, to Friday, March 20; every day from 2 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 21: 1 to 4 p.m.

Where?

Goddard Library, first floor: Archives and Special Collections Rare Books Room

Who?

All are welcome!

Sisters in Stride (SIS) Affinity Space
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Dana Commons – McCann Resource Room
An affinity space that centers women-identifying students of color who gather to create community and learn from shared stores, experiences & service.

SAS Homework Center
2026-03-16 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!

Tours of the Robert and Esther Goddard House
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Robert and Esther Goddard Center for Innovation, 1 Tallawanda Drive, Worcester, MA, United States
Visit Robert Goddard’s birthplace to learn more about the physicist’s life and work. Presentations will be given by Charles Slatkin ’74, founder of The Wonder Mission, and Kevin Schindler, author of Robert Goddard’s Massachusetts.

Tours and presentations will take place from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day, March 17–21.

SAS' Spring '26 Event Series: Create With Clay Craft-ernoon
2026-03-17 14:00 - 16:00 | TBD
Unwind while making something creative and relaxing with others! Whether you want to make a small animal to sit with you while you study, a small trinket to bring you joy, or something else entirely, it’s all welcome as we play with air dry clay together! Bring a friend, or come make a friend, it’s all up to you! Open to all students registered with SAS and their friends. Attendance at each 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!

Mastering Interviewing Workshop - Clark University
2026-03-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Sackler Science Center 122
Build confidence and stand out in your next job interview. Join us to learn practical strategies for preparation, communication, and making a lasting impression on employers.

SLICE Drop-In Hours with Meghan
2026-03-17 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.

26-27 Housing Selection Info Session
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Lurie Conference Room, UC
Have you started thinking about where you want to live next year? If you’re an undergraduate student planning to live on campus for the 2026–2027 academic year, this information session is your chance to learn how housing selection works and get your questions answered. Because the housing selection process has changed slightly from previous years, this session will be helpful for undergraduate students in any class year, whether you’ve gone through selection before or not. Please note, our Zoom sessions will be recorded and posted on Clark’s website as a resource for students who are unable to attend live. Important housing selection dates: Returning student housing application opens in the Housing & Dining Self-Service portal on Monday, February 2. For students with housing accommodations, the Housing Accommodation Preference Form opens on Monday, February 2. Students intending to utilize a housing accommodation must submit their housing application by Monday, February 23. Returning Student Housing Application closes on Monday, March 2. Housing selection will take place Tuesday, March 24 – Friday, March 27.

Robert Goddard Centennial: A Vision. A Reality. A Hope
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Sackler Sciences Center, Johnson Auditorium – S120
Join Clark alumnus and former NASA project manager John Emond ’74 as he explores how Robert Goddard’s early experiments were met with skepticism — yet through persistence and vision, he laid the groundwork for modern rocketry and ultimately helped spark the creation of NASA.

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

John Emond spent almost a decade working in social services before joining NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. He then moved to NASA HQ, where he served as a policy analyst, senior policy analyst, commercial space center program manager, and technology transfer collaboration program manager.

visit clark’s goddard centennial site

Peace and Conflict Studies Common Time
2026-03-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Dana Commons, Suite 1
Do you want to know why we continue to see one war after another? Or how people resist against violence and oppression in different ways? Do you wonder how the military-industrial complex affects the climate crisis? Then Peace and Conflict Studies may be the right concentration for you! Join us for a fun way of getting acquainted with Peace and Conflict Studies with light snacks and a game of BINGO. Both current students and those who are interested are welcome to join!

**Please RSVP here.
