Stories
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Stanley Gutridge ’45 brings history to life at Clark event
Stanley Gutridge ’45 returned to Clark University Oct. 6 to share his thoughts about the evolution of Worcester, the value of public service, and the institutional racism he faced when he entered the work world. His recollections were plentiful and detailed, and the conversation always engaging. The Community Fireside Chat held in Dana Commons was…
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‘Holding Government Accountable:’ Mass. Auditor Suzanne Bump to speak at Clark
The Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise at Clark University will host “Holding Government Accountable,” a lecture by Massachusetts State Auditor Suzanne Bump, on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. in the Lurie Conference Room of Higgins University Center, 950 Main St. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Political Science department and the Law and…
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Holocaust history scholar to discuss German slave labor camp
Author of groundbreaking book ‘Ordinary Men’ to present public lecture Oct. 26
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Princeton Review names Clark University one of 361 top green colleges
Clark University is one of the 361 most environmentally responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review. The university is included in the education services company’s free book, The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges.” Download the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges here. The Princeton Review chose the schools for this seventh annual edition of its “green guide”…
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Tom Petty biographer joins with Clark professor to discuss mental health role of rock music
Warren Zanes and psychology Professor Michael Addis to talk about 'Men, Masculinities and Emotion in Rock and Roll' Oct. 20
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Something mold, something new
Clark biologist helps trace the fresh popularity of ancient koji
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With $2M in grants, researcher uses economics to inform environmental sustainability
Flint, Michigan, officials decided to save $5 million by switching the city’s water source to a more risky alternative. That fateful decision not only exposed 8,000 children to lead poisoning, it also could cost taxpayers an estimated $395 million or more to address the long-term health, educational and social problems stemming from resulting health effects. For environmental…
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Internship mileage may vary; the benefits do not
Andrés Gvirtz ’18 hit the (long) road this summer for Boston Consulting Group
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Christian Science Monitor: ‘As California’s wildfire risks grow, are home builders getting the message?’
In a recent article, the Christian Science Monitor incorporated a quote from a 2013 interview with Dominik Kulakowski, associate professor of geography at Clark University. Here, an expert from the recent article: “With a historic drought and high temperatures, California is seeing longer and deadlier wildfire seasons — but the threat has not deterred developers from rebuilding…
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Argument and anti-argument: The oblique strategies of Clinton and Trump
By Fern Johnson, Research Professor of English I begin with two givens. First, we teach our students to argue clearly and convincingly in both their writing and speaking. As faculty members, we aspire for our students to be not just facile with words, but also skilled in how to build a case for their…






