Stories
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Clark history professor’s new book examines complex world of prostitution in 18th-century Paris
In her new book, “Erotic Exchanges: The World of Elite Prostitution in Eighteenth-Century Paris,” Clark University associate professor of history Nina Kushner explores the world of the eighteenth-century Parisian demimonde, in which women sold sex, company, and even love to the men of the elite in exchange for being “kept.” In “Erotic Exchanges” (Cornell University Press), Kushner reveals the…
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Clark professor’s ‘Dream Nation’ explores cultural effects of Puerto Rican independence movement
While the Puerto Rican independence movement was a political failure, it has contributed immensely to the Puerto Rican identity, influencing both literature and culture. A provocative new book by Clark University associate professor of Spanish María Acosta Cruz uses examples from Puerto Rican literature, history, and pop culture to emphasize how the territory’s residents have taken hold…
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Old Clark University OneCards find a musical new life as guitar picks
Members of the Clark University community are always finding creative ways to recycle just about everything. Clark’s OneCard’s Office recently started recycling old Clark OneCards into guitar picks. Business Manager Paul Wykes had the idea after he bought his son a guitar pick maker for Christmas in 2012. This past year, his son received a…
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MSPC: Two Degrees in Five Years
Qualified Clark undergrads can earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree with the fifth year tuition free. The MSPC (Master of Science in Professional Communication) is just one of several accelerated degree programs offered at Clark. [Video and music by Jonathan Dana ’15]
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Clark athletes lead sports camp, conduct research in Guatemala
A group of Clark University student-athletes spent their holiday break participating in the Clark Athletics Service Learning Trip (CAST) to Guatemala, where they conducted research on ecotourism and led sports development activities for area children. Watch a video about the CAST trip here. The nine-day international service trip was the brainchild of former men’s tennis captain and current…
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Pat Glispin joins the 500 win club
The Clark University women’s basketball team gave longtime head coach Pat Glispin her 500th career coaching victory with a 54-51 win over Wellesley College on Feb. 12. The win also keeps the Cougars’ playoff hunt alive. Glispin, who is now in her 30th season as the head coach at Clark, becomes just the 22nd coach in…
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International Center of Worcester
A look at the community work of the International Center of Worcester. Video by Jonathan Dana ’15.
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Clark University Mock Trial team wins bid to national tournament
One of Clark University’s two Mock Trial teams is moving on to the national tournament, earning its bid during the regional Intercollegiate Mock Trial Tournament held Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 at St. Anselm’s College in Manchester, N.H. The veteran “A team” will compete in the national event in Philadelphia in March. Clark entered two…
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President’s lecture takes the temperature of climate change
As climate change occurs, scientists continue to struggle with questions of how the human race must prepare, adapt, and meet its challenges. Daniel Schrag, director of the Harvard University Center for the Environment, dived into some of these critical issues in his lecture, “The Anthropocene and Its Discontents: Climate Change and the Future of the…
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‘Don’t Bite Your Tongue’ series brings campus community together over dinner and dialogue
A new series of “Don’t Bite Your Tongue” dinners brings together Clark University students – face-to-face in their residence halls – for challenging discussions on topics often kept “off the table.” The premise of the dinners is to allow for an open conversation on a potentially contentious issue, such as politics, religion, and race. Barbara…