ClarkNews
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ACT Locally, or SINK Globally: Clark to host climate conference
A gathering at Clark University on October 24 Recognizes the Key Role of Central Massachusetts in Addressing Climate Change
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Climate change may dry out water cycle, Clark scientist co-reports
A new international study in the journal Nature reveals that global water evaporation from land and plants has been weakening over the last decade, as the soil dries up in many southern regions. The study suggests that limitation in moisture supply in the Southern Hemisphere has contributed to falling rates of evapotranspiration. This slowing trend could have…
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Seven undergrad ‘diarists’ offer student’s-eye glimpse of Clark life
Seven undergraduates have been documenting their semester by contributing to the Clark Diaries, a series of personal blog postings featured on Clark University’s Admissions website. The lively entries provide visitors and prospective students with a student’s-eye glimpse of life on campus and beyond. Shane Capra ’11, Magali Lemahieu ’12, Nichole Lopez ’12, Jesse Mattleman ’11, Sarah Surprenant ’13, Rian Watt ’14, and Gregory Wetmore…
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$456K United Way planning grant holds promise for Main South
United Way of Central Massachusetts, in partnership with Clark University, the Worcester Educational Collaborative, Main South Community Development Corporation, Worcester Public Schools and the Office of City of Worcester Mayor Joseph O’Brien, is the recipient of a Promise Neighborhoods Planning Grant recently awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. “This is so much more than politics, partners or…
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Author of bestseller ‘The Shallows’ part of ‘Slowing’ symposium events
Clark University’s long-running Difficult Dialogues initiative presents a fall symposium titled “Slowing in a Wired World” that offers opportunities to slow down, examine, and perhaps try going “unplugged” in a culture of information overload, constant connectivity and work and personal pressures. “The Internet and related technologies are in the process of changing the way we relate…
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Hundreds enjoy global flavors, fun at Inauguration week kickoff
Clark students, faculty and staff traveled the world on Tuesday, via their taste buds, as the Inauguration Passport Dinner drew about 1,200 people to the University Center last night to sample the cuisine of five countries. The selection of global delicacies celebrated the University’s diversity as well as President David Angel’s international work as a…
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Clark, Worcester reach agreement to close portion of Downing St.
Clark President David Angel and Worcester City Manager Michael O’Brien announced Monday (Sept. 20) that the University and the city will pursue the closing of a short section of Downing Street, from Florence Street to Woodland Street, to create a pedestrian plaza for students, staff and neighborhood residents. The move is expected to enhance safety…
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Clark welcomes Global Scholars
Clark’s 2010 Global Scholars were formally welcomed by President Angel and his wife, Jocelyne Bauduy, at a dinner reception on Sept. 2 at Harrington House. The new students, who hail from nine different countries, mixed with Global Scholars from previous classes. Many were also introduced for the first time to their Clark mentors, University staff…
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Professor Paul Ropp’s new book examines China in World History
Paul S. Ropp, research professor of history at Clark University, recently published “China in World History” (Oxford University Press 2010). The book is a compact history of Chinese political, economic, and cultural life, ranging from the origins of civilization in China to the beginning of the 21st century. “China has experienced 300 years of social…
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Inauguration events to spotlight Clark’s esteemed scholars, alumni
Clark University will celebrate the formal installation of David P. Angel as its ninth president during a public Presidential Inauguration ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, on the campus green. “Clark University is a special place where faculty members engage in cutting-edge scholarship and meaningful research that empower action on critical human concerns and where students…