8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Registration
Check in at the Family and Friends Weekend table in the Higgins University Center.
Location: Grace Conference Room, Higgins University Center
9–10:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
Start your day with complimentary coffee, tea, pastries, and fresh fruit, and mingle with other Clark families.
Location: Red Square Lawn, Campus Green
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Welcome by Associate Provost and Dean of Students, Kamala Kiem; Remarks by President David B. Fithian ’87
Dean Kiem welcomes parents, families, and friends to Worcester. Learn about President Fithian’s vision for the future.
Location: Red Square Lawn, Campus Green
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Affinity Reception for Families of Students of Color and First-Generation Students
Mingle with other Clark families and learn about some of the resources offered on campus.
Location: Higgins Atrium, Dana Commons
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fall Fest
Enjoy fall treats, family photos, caricatures, pumpkin painting, 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
Clark Dining Services welcomes students and their families to a barbecue on the Green. Advanced registration is required through purchasing a weekend meal pass. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase on campus. Registration wil open in August.
Location: Red Square Lawn Tent, Campus Green
Noon Nature Walk in the Hadwen Arboretum
Clark has its very own Arboretum, a beautiful forest that’s only a 15-minute walk from campus. Join us as we explore ancient trees, encounter interesting wildlife, and enjoy the healing powers of nature. Led by Professor John Rogan and the Arboretum Advocates of Clark. Walkers are encouraged to bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Location: Meet at Red Square Lawn by the Freud Statue
Noon–5 p.m. Schiltkamp Gallery
Visit Clark’s art gallery where students work to develop, install, and maintain each of the exhibits that brings diverse and compelling interdisciplinary artwork to the Clark campus.
Location: Schiltkamp Gallery, Traina Center for the Arts
1 p.m. Women’s Volleyball Game
Cheer for the Cougars as the women’s Volleyball team takes on Wellesley College.
Location: Kneller Atheltic Gym
1 p.m. Women’s Soccer Game Game
Cheer for the Cougars as the women’s soccer team takes on Wellesley College.
Location: Granger Athletic Fields, 97 Beaver Street
1 – 1:50 p.m. Parent and Family Panel
Wondering what to expect as a parent or family member of a college student? Not sure how to help your student navigate independent living or balance academics with co-curricular experiences? Hear from students, advisers, and Clark parents about their experiences and insights.
Location: Jefferson 320, Jefferson Academic Center
2–3 p.m. LGBTQIA+ and Allies Affinity Reception (ISEA)
Join us in an open and welcoming space for family members, students, friends, and allies. Meet staff from Clark’s Office of Identity, Student Engagement, and Access (ISEA), including the newly created position of associate director for gender and sexuality. Find out about new programs, support services, and social gatherings for Clark’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Location: Higgins Atrium, Dana Commons
2:30–3:20 p.m. Career Journey of Your College Student (Career Connections Center)
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.
Location: S120, Arthur M. Sackler Sciences Center
3:30 p.m. Athletics Open House
Clark student-athletes and their families are invited to the Kneller Athletics Center to enjoy appetizers, mingle with coaches and teammates, and meet Trish Cronin, director of athletics and recreation.
Location: Kneller Athletic Center Patio
3–4 p.m. Music Program Ensemble Concert
Join all three Clark University instrumental performances ensembles — Concert Band, Jazz Workshop, and Sinfonia — for an afternoon concert.
Location: Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center
4–5 p.m. Clark University Student Academic Showcase
Participate in a sampling of the Clark student academic experience, including an archival exhibition at the library. You have the option to hear from a variety of academic departments on what students are working on inside the classroom. There will also be opportunities to hear about various projects students completed over the past year.
Location: Academic Commons, Goddard Library
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Dinner in Higgins Café
Clark Dining Services welcomes students and their families to Higgins Café. Experience the all-you-can-eat buffet-style dining room. Student meal plans, cash, and credit cards are accepted.
- Adults: $11.25
- Kids 10 and under: $7.25
Location: Higgins Café, Higgins University Center
5:30 p.m. Dinner in the City, Experience Worcester
Experience the vibrant restaurant scene of Wootown.
8:00 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
