Campus map for Friends and Family Weekend
Friday, October 17, 2025 – Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Fri., Oct. 17
- Sat., Oct. 18
- Sun., Oct 19
- Nearby attractions
6 – 8 p.m.
Registration
Check in for Family and Friends Weekend in the Goddard Library to receive your exclusive gift item and meal pass.
Location: Academic Commons, Goddard Library
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Enjoy refreshments and appetizers with friends and family prior to Clark’s got talent.
Location: Academic Commons, Goddard Library
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Shabbat Services
Join Clark Hillel Director Jeff Narod and students for Shabbat services. Both traditional and liberal services will be held.
Location: Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center
7 p.m.
Shabbat Dinner
Join Clark Hillel Director Jeff Narod and students for the annual Family and Friends Weekend Shabbat dinner. Email your RSVP to jeff.narod@clarku.edu by Oct. 10, 2025.
Location: Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center
8 p.m.
Clark’s Got Talent
Join us for an evening of entertainment featuring some of Clark’s amazing student-run improv, music, and dance groups.
Location: Daniels Theater, Atwood Hall
9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Registration
Check in for Family and Friends Weekend in the Goddard Library to receive your exclusive gift item and meal pass.
Location: Academic Commons, Goddard Library
9:00 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Mobile Scavenger Hunt
Explore the campus, visit the art in the park, solve Clarkie trivia and win a shopping spree to the campus store! Who’s ready for the Clarkie hunt? Download the app (Apple or Android) and enter EVENT CODE: CLARK2025 to join the fun. Game begins at 9 a.m. Winners will be emailed Saturday evening. Good Luck!
Location: Various campus locations
10 – 10:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Start your day with complimentary coffee, tea, pastries, and fresh fruit, and mingle with other Clark families.
Location: Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center
10:30 a.m.
Welcome by President David B. Fithian ’87, followed by Q & A with Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs John Magee and Assistant Provost and Dean of Students Danielle Morgan Acosta
President Fithian welcomes parents, families, and friends to Worcester and learns about the vision for Clark.
Location: Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center
11 a.m.
Women’s Soccer Game
Follow the paw prints to the soccer field. Cheer for the Cougars as the team takes on the United States Coast Guard Academy.
Location: Granger Athletic Fields, 97 Beaver Street
11:15 a.m.
Nature Walk in the Hadwen Arboretum
Clark has its very own Arboretum, a beautiful forest that’s only 1 mile (or a 20-minute walk) from campus. Join us for a short (30-35 minute) exploration of the arboretum, led by Professor John Rogan and the Arboretum Advocates of Clark. Bus transportation will be available both ways. Families have the option to walk back to campus. Walkers are encouraged to bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Location: Meet at Atwood Plaza
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Fall Fun
Enjoy fall treats, food trucks, family photos, caricatures, pumpkin painting, sand art, lucky bamboo, games and more. There is something for everyone at our celebration of the season.
Location: Red Square Lawn, Campus Green
Rain Location: Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center
Noon – 2 p.m.
Barbecue Lunch
Harvest Table Culinary welcomes students and their families to the all-you-care-to-eat buffet-style barbecue. Save by registering in advance and purchasing the discounted family and friends weekend meal pass. A limited number of BBQ tickets will be available on Saturday. Family and Friends weekend pass, student meal plans, cash, and credit cards are accepted.
Adults: $25.00
Kids 10 and under: $12.50
Location: Campus Green and The Table at Higgins, University Center
Noon – 5 p.m.
Sam Furedi: Modern Art Mayhem: De Stijl and Bauhaus
Kaylie Allen: Blur of Summer and Dante Diez: Protestor
Step into the Clarkie world of creativity, passion, and bold imagination. Peruse the work of Sam Furedi, this years recipient of the 2025 Sara Bickman Music and Arts Summer Internship Award and the amazing photos by Kaylie Allen: Blur of Summer and Dante Diez: Protestor.
Meet the student artist (Dante, Kaylie and Sam) from 4- 5 p.m.
Location: Traina Center for the Arts, Art Lab Gallery and Schiltkamp Gallery
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Sand Art
Swirl and shake it up at our sand art station by the Red Square! Join Student Leadership, Identity, and Community Engagement to design your own fun, vibrant sand art keepsake to remember your Family and Friends Weekend experience.
Location: Campus Green
1 – 4:00 p.m.
Art in the Park, Worcester
Stroll through the campus and University Park to view sculptures from this year’s juried exhibition of public art. Check out the 2025 map and audio tour by the artists.
Location: Various Campus Locations
1 – 2:00 p.m.
Athletics open house social
Meet the staff from Athletics and cheer for the Men’s Soccer team.
Location: Granger Athletic Fields, 97 Beaver Street
2:00 p.m.
Men’s Soccer Game
Follow the paw prints to the soccer field for kettle corn and festivities. Cheer for the Cougars as the team takes on Emerson College.
Location: Granger Athletic Fields, 97 Beaver Street
2:00 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball Game
Cheer for the Cougars as the team takes on Wellesley College.
Location: Kneller Athletic Center, 57 Downing Street
2:30 – 3:20 p.m.
Career Journey of Your College Student
When should your student start thinking about careers and how can you support them? Learn about career resources available at Clark, our recommended four-year career development timeline, and tips to help your student at each new phase of their journey.
Sponsored by the Parent’s Council
Location: S120, Arthur M. Sackler Sciences Center
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Music Program Ensemble Concert
The Clark University Concert Band and Jazz Workshop will showcase an exciting variety of music during their Family Weekend concert. This concert is free and open to the public. You can also watch the event via the livestream.
Location: Daniels Theater, Atwood Hall
3 – 5:00 p.m.
Vintage Clark
Visit Clark’s archives and go back in time. Peruse old photos, uniforms, and memorabilia from our unique history.
Location: Academic Commons, Goddard Library
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Office Hours with Eva and Martin
Meet Clark Undergraduate Student Council First-Year Student Representatives Eva and Martin – learn more about student life, share feedback and concerns, and meet student council reps!
Location: Higgins University Center, Room 103
3:30 –4:45 p.m.
Women of Clark Public History Project & Historic Tour of Clark’s neighborhood
Come explore the hidden gems, rich history and vibrant community of Clark’s neighborhood. Whether you’re a student resident or first-time visitor, you’ll see the area in a whole new light. Arrive early, the maximum capacity for this walking tour is 23 guests.
Location: Meet at Jonas Clark Hall 001 before the neighborhood tour
Professor Melinda Marchand, History
4 –5 p.m.
Student Spotlight: Meet the artists.
Sam Furedi: Modern Art Mayhem: De Stijl and Bauhaus
Kaylie Allen: Blur of Summer and Dante Diez: Protestor
Step into the Clarkie world of creativity, passion, and bold imagination. Peruse the work and speak with Kaylie Allen: Blur of Summer and Dante Diez: Protestor. Learn what inspired their photo exhibit. Sam Furedi: Modern Art Mayhem: De Stijl and Bauhaus
Meet the student artist (Dante, Kaylie and Sam) from 4-5 p.m.
Location: Traina Center for the Arts, Schiltkamp Gallery
5:30 p.m.
Dinner in the City, Experience Worcester
Experience the vibrant restaurant scene of Wootown.
8 p.m.
Big Prize Bingo and Dessert Reception
Join other Clark families and try your luck at Clark’s version of bingo. Hosted by Student Leadership and Programming.
Location: Higgins Main Dining Room, Higgins University Center
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Harvest Brunch
Clark Dining Services welcomes students and their families to the Table at Higgins. Experience the all-you-care-to-eat buffet-style dining room. Family and Friends weekend pass, student meal plans, cash, and credit cards are accepted.
- Adults: $25.00
- Kids 10 and under: $12.50
Location: The Table at Higgins, University Center
Noon- 5p.m.
Sam Furedi: Modern Art Mayhem: De Stijl and Bauhaus
Kaylie Allen: Blur of Summer and Dante Diez: Protestor
Step into the Clarkie world of creativity, passion, and bold imagination. Peruse the work of Sam Furedi, this years recipient of the 2025 Sara Bickman Music and Arts Summer Internship Award and the amazing photos by Kaylie Allen: Blur of Summer and Dante Diez: Protestor.
Location: Traina Center for the Arts, Art Lab Gallery and Schiltkamp Gallery
Canal District of Worcester
A walkable neighborhood with restaurants, bars, clubs, and shopping that feature the Worcester Public Market.
The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Open to the public year-round for garden viewing, trail walking, exhibits and more. 11 French Drive, in Boylston, MA.
Tougas Family Farm
Apple picking, farm store, kitchen, and family fun! Pick a pumpkin, or visit the barnyard animals, playground and more. 234 Ball Street, Northborough, MA.
Worcester Art Museum
A collection of over 38,000 objects and wide-ranging exhibits, strong ties to the community and the international art world.