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Alumni UpdateAlumni Receptions in Asia Reunion 2006—Alumni Weekend, May 19-21 Reunion 2006 is for everyone, and there's still time to register for the many fun and interesting events planned for the weekend. You won't want to miss this year's special “Back to the Classroom” sessions taught by Clark's talented faculty and staff. For the most up-to-date schedule of events, to see who's coming and to register, visit the Reunion Web site at www.clarku.edu/reunion. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call the Reunion Hotline at 800-793-6246 or e-mail reunion@clarku.edu. Back to the Classroom at Reunion 2006 Saturday, May 20 Creative writing workshop, 10-11:30 a.m. Sociology Book Discussion and Signing, 2-3 p.m. Wines and Wine Tasting, 3-4 p.m. Recent events Slideshows of these events can be viewed at www.clarku.edu/reviews Montreal Norman Prince '72 and Barry Lazar '71 joined Michelle Walmsley, senior assistant director of the Clark Fund, for an alumni dinner on Feb. 12. Los Angeles Alumni, parents, friends and prospective students gathered at the Museum of Tolerance on Feb. 13 to hear Simon Payaslian, Clark's Kaloosdian/Mugar Chair in Armenian Genocide Studies and Modern Armenian History, and take a tour of the museum. Santa Ana, Calif. Stephen M. Kubaska III '87 M.D. hosted Clark and prospective students on Feb. 15 at Antonello Ristorante. San Diego, Calif. Dr. Bernard Greenspan '75 hosted a reception for alumni, parents, friends and prospective students at George's at the Cove, La Jolla, Calif., on Feb. 16. New York City Students and alumni networked during a luncheon at the American Management Association on Feb. 24. The event was hosted by Clark's Career Services Office and was sponsored by the Alumni Association. Boca Raton, Fla. Irwin Shapiro Ph.D. '75 hosted Clark alumni, parents and friends in the Crown Room at the Polo Club Boca Raton on Feb. 23 for cocktails and dinner. Miami Clark Trustee Chandler Bailey '72 hosted a reception for alumni and friends at Chispa Restaurant. Tampa, Fla. Alumni, parents and friends joined President Bassett for brunch at the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club on March 5, hosted by Barbara Rowell M.A.Ed. '64. Sarasota, Fla. Wally Brown '58 and his wife Joan hosted a reception for alumni, parents and friends at the Peridia Golf and Country Club in Bradenton, Fla., on March 7. Fort Myers, Fla. Alumni and parents enjoyed dinner on March 8 at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers with the Clark baseball and softball teams, which were in Florida for the Gene Cusic Collegiate Tournament. Chicago Alumni and friends attended a reception held at Petterino's Restaurant on March 10. The alumni reception was held in conjunction with the annual Association of American Geographer's conference.
Upcoming EventsRegional calendar- April 26, Worcester: A reception celebrating endowed scholarships will be held at Harrington House. April 26, Worcester: Academic Spree Day, Clark's annual showcase of undergraduate research and creative endeavors. Held in the Higgins University Center and other locations on campus. May 7, Worcester: Crew reception at the New England Championships on Lake Quinsigamond. May 10, Worcester: Richard Maguire, adjunct professor at Clark, will be the speaker at the COPACE Annual Graduate Programs Dinner honoring 2006 graduates, Tilton Hall. May 19-21, Reunion 2006—Alumni Weekend: Visit the Reunion Web site to register, find the most updated schedule and see who's attending Reunion 2006: www.clarku.edu/reunion. May 20, Worcester/Reunion 2006: Regional Alumni Community breakfast and information session. May 21, Worcester/Reunion 2006: Cocktail reception for Graduate School of Management alumni and 2006 M.B.A. and M.S.F. graduates. www.clarku.edu/calendar |
Campus NewsMock Trial Tournament Held at Clark The event featured four rounds of competition, including a championship round on Sunday to decide the winning team. Panels of attorneys and judges, some of them Clark alumni who volunteered to help with the event, decided on the winners. Top teams from the region were invited to the national tournaments. Clark's Mock Trial Team, coached by Senior Trial Attorney Steven Kennedy '88, received a bid to the national tournament this year and traveled to Stetson Law School in St. Petersburgh, Fla. in March to compete. Read more about the Mock Trial at Clark in the upcoming spring issue of Clarknews. Clark's Mock Trial teams are supported by the student Prelaw Society, the Mock Trial Team, the office of Career Services, the Dean of the College and the Government Department. To learn more, visit www.clarku.edu/prelaw Clark Hosts National Geographic Bee More than 100 students who had already successfully faced school-level and qualifying competitions vied for the state championship, a $100 prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the national finals on May 23-24. The second and third place students also received cash prizes, and all three received World Globes. The national winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship. History Day Competition Comes to Campus After competing in five regional districts, students from public and private schools across the Commonwealth will compete in the state finals of Massachusetts History Day at Clark on Saturday, April 8. The contest will take place between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center, and in Jonas Clark Hall. The awards ceremony to announce the winning entries will take place in Daniels Theater in Atwood Hall at approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday. Barbara Ann Tucker '57 is on the state History Day board and is responsible for bringing this event to Clark. Students in grades 6 through 12 produced exhibits, multimedia documentaries and research papers related to this year's theme, “Taking a Stand in History.” These projects are evaluated at local, state and national competitions and are judged by teams of teachers and history professionals. The top two entries from the competition at Clark from the junior (grades 6-8) and senior (grades 9-12) divisions will compete at theNational History Day competition at the University of Maryland in June. This is the second time Clark has hosted the Massachusetts competition for National History Day. Last year, 195 students from 41 public and private schools participated in the event. Just Do It Day—Clark Students Do it Again Clark's fourth-annual “Just Do It Day” was held on Saturday, April 1, from noon to 4 p.m. The day is designed to encourage Clark students to make a difference in the community. Students volunteered at the Main South Community Development Corporation, Donna Kay Rest Home, Regional Environmental Council, Broad Meadow Brook, University Park and Habitat for Humanity, among other locations. In years past, as many as 150 students participated. This year's “Just Do It Day” slogan—“Oops…Clark Did It Again”—was printed on T-shirts given out to student volunteers. A reception for all student volunteers was held at the end of the day. Clark in the news From Clark to the press Cougar news
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