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Blue Man Group co-founder recalls time at Clark; encourages grads to ‘be unreasonable’
Matt Goldman, co-founder of the iconic Blue Man Group and of the Blue School in Manhattan and a Clark University alumnus, delivers the commencement address, May 17. Goldman described the process of launching Blue Man Group as “ordinary people collaborating to achieve extraordinary results.” Clark University held its 111th Commencement on Sunday, May…
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Clark University joins national ‘It’s On Us’ campaign against sexual violence
Clark University has joined the national "It's On Us" campaign to stop sexual assault and on April 6 unveiled an "It's On Us" video featuring approximately 30 students, faculty, and staff from across campus uniting for the cause.
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Clark University community mourns death of former president Frederick Jackson
The following statement was sent by President David Angel to Clark faculty, staff and alumni:
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March 11 President’s Lecture: Water Scarcity: Threat or Opportunity?
David Goodtree, co-founder of the New England Water Innovation Network (NEWIN), will discuss “Water Scarcity: Geopolitical Threat or Technology Opportunity?” a free, public lecture presented by the President’s Lecture Series at Clark University, beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in Razzo Hall in the Traina Center for the Arts on Downing Street. Goodtree is…
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Clark U. recognizes two with Lund Award for their contributions to the Worcester community
Clark University President David P. Angel presented the 2014 John W. Lund Community Achievement Award to geographer Deborah Martin and doctoral student Heather Mangione at a recent University function. Martin was honored for her dedication to, and for serving in, leadership roles at the Beth Israel Synagogue. She has also played an instrumental role in…
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Students in the class of 2018 tell their stories
There’s an adage in journalism that everybody has a story. The LEEP Center set out to prove it true in a fun and revealing Orientation exercise in which first-year students were asked to compose personal narratives that will help them chart their unique Clark paths. The Aug. 23 session, “Telling Your Story,” held in Atwood Hall, introduced…
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Alumni awards presented at Reunion 2014 Dinner
Andrea and Peter Klein ’64 were given the Distinguished Service Award, and Scott Zoback ’04, M.P.A. ’05, received the Young Alumni Award at the May 16 Clark University Reunion Dinner in Tilton Hall. President David Angel noted Zoback’s contributions as a volunteer and class agent, his service as president of the Alumni Association, and his…
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From Clark University to Ground Zero: Scott Rechler ’89 recounts his journey at Reunion Dinner
Scott Rechler ’89 returned to Clark University as the featured speaker at the May 16 Reunion Dinner where he lauded his alma mater’s willingness to compel change and stressed the ongoing need for leaders to follow their moral compasses when making decisions. Rechler, the chairman and chief executive officer of RXR Realty LCC, is a…
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Panera founder Ron Shaich ’76 tells Clark University graduates, ‘Do the work that matters’
Clark University held its 110th Commencement on Sunday, May 18, awarding 511 bachelor’s degrees, 442 master’s, and 16 doctoral degrees. Students representing more than 80 countries began the traditional processional at noon, moving down a flag-lined pathway to their places under a tent on the campus green. Ron Shaich ’76, founder, chairman of the board, and…
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Clark University Vice President Jack Foley honored by United Way
Jack Foley, the Vice President for Government and Community Affairs and Campus Services for Clark University, was presented with the Orville Harrold Community Leadership Award by the United Way of Central Massachusetts at its Annual Celebration on May 8. The Orville Harrold Award recognizes a person or organization that best embodies the characteristics of Orville…