Stories
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Boatright Weighs in on 2014 Midterm Elections
Clark University Prof. Robert Boatright (political science) offers his expert insights as a panelist for The Brookings Institution webcast “2014 Midterm Election Preview: One Year Out.” (Nov. 5, 2013)
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Clark University Board of Trustees adds four new members
The Clark University Board of Trustees has added four new members: Andrew T. Brandman, of New York City; Kevin D. Cherry, of Roxbury, Mass.; Daniel O. Hirsch, of Chevy Chase, Md.; and Paul Saltzman, of Scarsdale, N.Y. All received their undergraduate degrees from Clark. Brandman, Hirsch, and Saltzman are term trustees who were elected by…
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Reel life meets real life
“The Flick,” a new play by Amherst native Annie Baker, debuted off-Broadway this winter, earning some rapturous reviews (as well as a share of criticism for its length — more than three hours). Set inside a dingy Worcester County movie theater, the story follows three workers whose love for film is equaled only by…
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Clark University Model U.N. Team racking up the awards this year
If you happen to know someone on the Clark University Model U.N. team, you know they’ve spent the past month collecting accolades. With three competitions behind them, they are readying for five more, and a conference that will attract hundreds of High School Model U.N. participants from around New England to Clark. From Oct. 3 through…
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Software Development and Cookies
Clark University computer science major and LEEP Pioneer Neil Orzechowski ’15 delivers his second place speech from the 2013 Hervey Ross ’50, L.H.D. ’07 LEEP Talks at Clark University. The event brought together LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice) Project Pioneers, who made presentations about the summer LEEP projects that provided them opportunities to thrive in professional settings.…
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Creating an Online Student Sexual Health Resource
LEEP Pioneer and chemistry major Clark Jackson ’14 delivers her first place speech from the 2013 Hervey Ross ’50, L.H.D. ’07 LEEP Talks at Clark University. The event brought together LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice) Project Pioneers, who made presentations about the summer LEEP projects that provided them opportunities to thrive in professional settings. Visit GoodEd. Jackson was awarded…
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Making Movies: Scott Silver ’06
Clark University and American Film Institute alumnus Scott Silver ’06, who was on campus in October, speaks about his career in film.
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Fitness Center Facelift
On September 10th, 2013 Clark University unveiled the newly renovated Bickman Fitness Center. The top floor features state-of-the-art cardio equipment with a large multipurpose room for wellness related classes and group fitness activities. The bottom floor includes a large cardio room with dozens more machines, a room outfitted with weight-training equipment, and a separate semi-private…
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“Paris in the ’80s”
As part of the LEEP initiative, Clark introduced a new project-based course called “Genre Film Production Workshop: The Musical,” taught by Stephanie Larrieux, Assistant Professor, Department of Visual and Performing Arts. More about LEEP. WATCH VIDEO
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Harrington lecturer: No easy answer to congressional gridlock
Political gridlock in Washington is nothing new, but polarization between the two major parties has become so acute that it’s led to historic dysfunction on Capitol Hill, a renowned researcher told a Clark University audience Monday. Sarah Binder, Ph.D., a political scientist with George Washington University and the Brookings Institution, delivered the bleak news in the annual Harrington…