Stories
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Thinking about Tom Hayden
Editor’s note: Robert J.S. “Bob” Ross, research professor of sociology, wrote this reflection about activist and legislator Tom Hayden, 76, who died Sunday in California. Ross was close to Hayden, as a student activist and throughout his academic career. Hayden, a vocal opponent of the Vietnam War, was a civil rights worker and student protester…
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Clark undergrad’s LEEP project gives new meaning to hands-on learning
Junior explores designing, creating and operating an on-campus makerspace
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Internationally acclaimed ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ director to speak at Clark
Clark University will host “Film Making, Creativity, Migrant Biographies, Diasporic Disruption,” a conversation with internationally acclaimed film director Gurinder Chadha and Clark Sociology Professor Parminder Bhachu, on Monday, October 24, at 6 p.m. in Dana Commons, 950 Main St. The event is free and open to the public. Chandha will also be in attendance at a Sunday night screening…
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Alumni discuss American Indian policy, law — and trust issues
Alumni Judy Dworkin, PhD ’78, and David Pijawka, PhD ’83, recently returned to Clark University to talk about their experiences in Arizona working with American Indians. Their talk, titled “The Challenges in Indian Country in the 21st Century: Planning, Law and Community,” was sponsored by the Graduate School of Geography and the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Dworkin, head…
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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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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
