Campus News
Undergraduates awarded Anton Fellowships
Ten Clark University undergraduates are pursuing independent scholarly research, creative projects, and community service activities this summer and during the upcoming academic year, supported by the Anton Fellowship Program. This year's recipients are: Christopher Miller '06, Sara Abrams '06, Rebecca Dezan '06, Sean Hurley '06, Michael LaFrancis '06, Gwladys Ngo Tedga '06, Larissa Price '06, Adam Tomczik '06, Elizabeth Waste '07 and Evan Wilson '06.
This is the fifth year of the Anton Fellowship Program, which was created by a gift from Barbara '56 and Thomas '56 Anton to inspire and enable undergraduates to pursue original research and creative projects. The fellowships range from $500 to $2,500. Recipients also become members of the Society of Anton Fellows, which meets at special gatherings throughout the year to share their project gleanings and experiences with each other and their Clark faculty mentors. The Anton Fellowship Program is directed by Professor Sharon Krefetz.
Read more about the Anton Fellows and other faculty and student research at Clark at www.clarku.edu/research/access. Read more about Chris Miller's project online on the active learning pages.
Traina book featured in Worcester Telegram & Gazette-www.clarku.edu/alumni
President Emeritus Richard P. Traina's book, "Changing the World: Clark University's Pioneering People, 1887-2000," was recently featured in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette in a column by Al Southwick. A link to the full article is on the scrolling headlines on the alumni Web site. The book is also available for purchase online at www.clarku.edu/clarkstore. The cost is $40.
Clark seeks vice president for University Advancement
Debbie Bieri, who has served as Clark's vice president for University Advancement for the last seven years, is leaving Clark this month to become a senior vice president for Institutional Advancement at Berklee College of Music in Boston. During her tenure at Clark, Bieri led the successful Campaign 2000 to its conclusion and worked closely with President Bassett to reorganize and upgrade the University Advancement Office. A search for her successor is underway. Alumni Affairs Director and Major Gifts Officer Bill Bennett M.P.A. '97 has been appointed interim director of University Advancement. The job decription for vice president for University Advancement can be found online at www.clarku.edu/offices/hr/jobs.shtml.
New director of Alumni Admissions
and Parent Volunteer Program
Judy Earls has been named director of Alumni Admissions and Parent Volunteer Program in the Admissions Office. She succeeds Tricia Uber, who is taking on other roles in the Admissions Office. Earls is no stranger to Clark, having worked in the Admissions Office for the last nine years. She was the assistant coordinator to the Alumni Admissions Program and had been serving as senior assistant director of admissions/coordinator for transfer admissions before taking on this new role. Earls is pleased to be back working with alumni and is developing a new volunteer program focused on parents. If you're interested in joining the Alumni Admissions Program, e-mail Earls at jearls@clarku.edu.
Reunion 2006, May 19-21
www.clarku.edu/reunion
Planning for Reunion 2006 is already underway. A special Reunion Volunteer Workshop will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, as part of CougarFest Homecoming. This is a great opportunity to learn how fun it can be to help plan a terrific Reunion weekend for your class or volunteer for a class agent and reunion gift program. To get involved, call the Reunion 2006 hotline toll free at 1-800-793-6246 or e-mail alumni@clarku.edu.
Alumni in anniversary classes (years ending in one and six) will receive a Reunion Questionnaire in the mail. Please complete the questionnaire and return it to the Alumni Affairs Office, so we can update your classmates about your life after Clark. Information provided on the questionnaire may be used as a class note in Clarknews. You may also complete the questionnaire online at www.clarku.edu/reunionquestionnaire.
CougarFest Homecoming, Sept. 23-25
www.clarku.edu/cougarfest
Held in conjunction with Family Weekend, this year's CougarFest Homecoming is a perfect way to spend time with your fellow alumni while meeting current students and their families. Weekend highlights especially for alumni include: Alumni Volunteer Workshops and Alumni Volunteer Recognition; alumni athletic games; varsity athletic games; a family picnic with carnival rides, face painting, games and more; a Class of 2005 Patio Dedication and Reception at the newly renovated Higgins University Center; intercultural events, the third-annual Pasticcio Bowl (flag football); the 25th-annual Alumni Hockey game; and the Jonas Clark Fellows dinner. Watch your mail and check the CougarFest Web site for more details.
Athletics Department news-www.clarku.edu/departments/athletics
News about the Athletics Department and the winter/spring 2005 season can be found at the following Web pages:
Winter/Spring 2004-05 Friends of Clark Athletics newsletter
www.clarku.edu/departments/athletics/
newsletter/friends_spring_05.pdf
Newsletter homepage
www.clarku.edu/departments/
athletics/newsletter
Athletics photos
www.clarku.edu/departments/athletics/
photo_album/Gameday.html
Sign up to receive the weekly Cougar Newsletter at:
www.clarku.edu/departments/
athletics/newsletter/newsletter.cfm
Alumni rowers compete in Worcester
Aug. 9-13
Larry Kurzner '83 and Arthur Lee '57 competed in the U.S. masters National Rowing Championship on Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, from Aug. 9-13. Kurzner is currently commodore of the Saugatuck Rowing Club (SRC) in Westport, Conn., and captained the SRC's 2004 U.S. Rowing National Championship Masters team. Lee is a member of the Atlanta Rowing Club and the Lake Lanier Rowing Club and competed in the single scull event.
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Alumni Update
Reunion 2005 photos
View and buy photos from Reunion 2005 online. Visit www.clarku.edu/reunion and select the link for "View and Order Reunion 2005 Alumni Weekend Photos."
Events held for alumni in Asia
Provost David Angel, historian Paul Ropp and Alumni Affairs Director and Major Gifts Officer Bill Bennett M.P.A. '97 recently hosted several receptions and dinners in Asia for Clark alumni, parents, friends, current students and new students coming to Clark this fall. Events were held in Seoul, South Korea; Taipei, Taiwan; and Bangkok, Thailand. Go to www.clarku.edu/alumni/reviews/ to view photos of these great events.
Alumni Communities Welcome Day
Many alumni and incoming students enjoyed events held for Alumni Communities Welcome Day on July 28. Regional alumni communities in Boston, Hartford, Conn., Holden, Mass., Fitchburg, Mass., Seattle, Philadelphia, Providence, R.I., San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York held gatherings for alumni and new students in the Class of 2009 and their parents.
Career Services: Recruiting students and alumni-www.clarku.edu/offices/career
Career Services welcomes your help in providing quality employment and internship leads to Clark students and alumni. Simply making your employer aware of Clark as a source for recruiting candidates could result in a lasting partnership. Companies who learn about the University from their Clark alumni employees will often host information sessions, participate in on-campus recruiting or post internship and job opportunities. Please encourage your employer to think about hiring a Clarkie. For information about hiring a Clarkie or attending a Career Services event, contact David McDonough, director of Career Services, dmcdonough@clarku.edu, 508-793-7258.
Career Services networking events
Career Services is hosting the following networking events for students and alumni at Clark and in Boston, New York City and Washington, D.C. Some details are still being planned, so watch for updates.
Job, Internship and Networking Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Clark University, Tilton Hall
There will be a separate area set aside during our career fair for students to network with alumni from noon-2 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Boston Networking Lunch
Friday, Nov. 4, noon-2 p.m.
Downtown Boston (location TBA)
Lunch will be provided.
D.C. Networking Lunch
Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, noon-2 p.m.
Capitol Hill (location TBA)
Lunch will be provided.
New York City Networking Lunch
Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, noon-2 p.m.
Central Manhattan (location TBA)
Lunch will be provided.
Upcoming Events
Regional calendar-www.clarku.edu/alumni/regional
We are always planning alumni events around the country. Visit the regional calendar online to see what Clark events are coming to a city near you. Here are just a few upcoming event highlights.
Worcester, Aug. 20:
First-Year Student Move-In Day Alumni serve as University ambassadors for the day, welcoming students to Clark. Pizza lunch is served at Alumni House.
New York City, Aug. 29:
Ross Lombardo '92 will host a reception at his roof-top bar, Rare View, at the Shelburne Hotel.
Boston, September 7-8:
Watch the Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Come to Jillian's on Lansdowne Street before each game to celebrate with your fellow alumni.
Worcester, Sept. 23-25:
CougarFest Homecoming, a weekend of alumni activities and athletic events on campus. Visit www.clarku.edu/cougarfest for the latest details.
Worcester, Sept. 24:
- The Jonas Clark Fellows Dinner will be held at Tuckerman Hall, following a reception at the Worcester Art Museum.
- The 25th-annual Alumni Hockey Game will be played at Buffone Rink, followed by a dinner at Tilton Hall in the Higgins University Center.
- Alumni and current students host activities, seminars and events at Clark to celebrate diversity.
- A volunteer luncheon will be held at the Higgins University Center Wetzel Terrace to recognize all alumni volunteers.
- Alumni will return to campus for workshops in alumni volunteer activities.
Boston, Oct. 22:
Join the Boston Regional Alumni Community to cheer on the Clark crews at the Head of the Charles regatta.
Worcester, Nov. 7-8:
2nd-Annual Alumni-in-Residence Program Alumni will be invited back to campus and asked to participate in classes and meet informally with students and student organizations.
Campus events-www.clarku.edu/calendar
Many campus events have already been planned for the fall semester. Check Clark's online University calendar for the most comprehensive listing of campus events.
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