Stories
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Episode 1: Clark University (Meet the Students)
Home to 2,000+ students, Clark University has no shortage of talented, intelligent students. Today the focus is on two. Grace Zhang. A student who has an interest in psychology and other sciences, but also takes part in the Karate club. And Matt Friedberg. A student who has love for music and it’s creation. These two…
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Clark community celebrates: ‘We finally have the campus we wanted’
Block Party heralds Downing St. transformation September 14 was a day of celebration at Clark, as students, faculty, staff and friends joined President David Angel at a Block Party to officially recognize the transformation of Downing Street into a pedestrian plaza as well as other notable campus improvements. President Angel told the gathering that discussions…
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Johnston receives grant for research that will help protect Northeast coastal communities
Clark University Professor of Economics Robert Johnston, director of the George Perkins Marsh Institute, was recently awarded a $199,947 grant from the Northeast Sea Grant Consortium for his project titled “Climate change adaptation and ecosystem service resilience in Northeast coastal communities.” The grant will support his research on the vulnerability of Northeast coastal communities to hazards from a changing climate…
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Tina Zlody Shuts Down Park Avenue
If the city of Worcester were ever to look for a head cheerleader — someone whose job is to celebrate local art by throwing a really huge party — it would have to look no further than Tina Zlody. Not only would she readily accept that position, she’s already created it. The only unpredictable element…
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Political Science students hear guest lecture by ex-Gov. Dukakis
Michael Dukakis, former Governor of Massachusetts and 1988 Democratic presidential nominee, offered his insider’s perspectives to a group of Clark students on Sept. 17 during a frank discussion about life in public office, his own and current election strategies – both winning and losing – some recent political history, and today’s political climate. Dukakis discussed…
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Difficult Dialogues Symposium to feature cultural historian, Sept. 17
Fall events, lectures to focus on death, extinction, renewal
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Clark University rises in U.S. News & World Report college rankings
Clark University is again recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 edition of Best Colleges. The just-released issue recognizes Clark’s outstanding academics and financial value, placing Clark at No. 83 among national universities and No. 28 on the list of “Great Schools at Great Prices.” Clark placed at No. 94 in last year’s rankings. “We are pleased that Clark…
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New Clark Poll of Emerging Adults belies ‘freeloader’ stereotype
In contrast with cultural stereotypes, particularly that of “freeloading” off their parents, young people actually receive little to no financial support from their parents and strive for independence, even if it means living on a tight budget, according to the latest Clark University Poll of Emerging Adults. The poll, directed by Clark research professor of psychology Jeffrey…
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Prof. Gary Chaison’s labor expertise makes him a media favorite
In 2009, faced with a 23 percent pay cut and threats to close permanently The Boston Globe, the union employees of New England’s flagship newspaper returned to the bargaining table and settled for a 6 percent wage cut, pension freeze, reduced health care benefits and a five-day unpaid furlough. According to Gary Chaison, professor of industrial relations at…
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You, the jury
‘Defamation’ brings playwright Todd Logan ’75 back to campus Todd Logan ’75 writes plays that he hopes will remain vivid for audience members after they leave the theater and get into their cars. That ride home, he explains, can be a magical time, when the emotions stirred by what they’ve just witnessed will spark discussions…