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Campus News

Announcing Clark's new Web site!

Dear alumni and friends,
We invite you to visit Clark's new Web site at www.clarku.edu. Designed by TMPWorldwide, a marketing firm enlisted by Clark's Admissions Office, the user-friendly site features a fresh new look and logical structure. You'll easily find videos, articles and photographs that illustrate the distinctive elements of a Clark education: active learning and innovative research, the many opportunities to experience diverse cultures on and off campus, and the countless ways Clark students, faculty and alumni are making a meaningful difference in the world. We encourage you to explore Clark's new Web site. You may want to start with the following links, which contain information of special interest to you.

The alumni homepage: http://www.clarku.edu/alumni.cfm

Photos from regional alumni events: http://www.clarku.edu/alumni/events/

Regional Alumni Communities: http://www.clarku.edu/alumni/communities/

After you spend some time on the site, let us know what you think of it. Send your feedback to webmaster@clarku.edu.
As always, thank you for all that you do on Clark's behalf.

Sincerely,
Faith Linsky '76
Alumni Association President

Bill Bennett M.P.A. '97
Alumni Affairs Director

Actors From The London Stage to bring "The Merchant of Venice" to Clark

Performers from Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS) will present public performances of William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, and Saturday, Feb. 18, in Daniels Theater in Atwood Hall. Admission is free with a Clark ID and $5 for the general public. For more information or tickets, call 508-793-7356.

The public performances are part of a week-long residence at Clark made possible by the Margaret W. and Richard P. Traina Endowed Fund for Shakespeare and the Arts. The fund, established in 2004, brings a Shakespeare performance group to campus every other year for performances, workshops and classroom discussion. Performances of "The Merchant of Venice" are also being funded by the Theater Program, ClarkArts and the English Department.

Keck Foundation funding supports biology at Clark

Clark recently received $300,000 from the Science and Engineering Grant Program of the W.M. Keck Foundation to support a comprehensive and dynamic restructuring of Clark's undergraduate biology curriculum.

The University is moving its undergraduate biology curriculum from a more traditional to an inquiry-based model that will bolster student preparation for upper-division courses and successful professional careers. The project is titled "Complementary Curricular Networks: Tools to Enhance Undergraduate Biology Education." The grant will help fund personnel and equipment, as well as courses designed within the complementary curricular networks (CCN), which link themes across the biology curriculum and integrate those themes with faculty research. The CCN approach will offer undergraduates new and varied pathways to scientific learning and research. A genetic analyzer, high-speed video cameras, and specialized software are among planned equipment purchases. Biology Department Chair Susan Foster is the project director. Project co-directors include biology professors Todd Livdahl, who is also the project coordinator, Deborah Robertson, and David Hibbett.

McGadney named vice president for University Advancement

C. Andrew McGadney was recently named vice president for University Advancement. He is currently director of development at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. He will officially join Clark on March 27.

McGadney brings to Clark more than 10 years of development and management experience. He joined Wesleyan in 1994 as assistant director of the annual fund and has held a series of increasingly senior positions there. As director of development, McGadney is responsible for all areas of fund development and post-campaign planning, while managing a development team of 17.

As Clark's vice president for University Advancement, McGadney will lead the University's advancement efforts and manage 40 staff members in University Advancement, the Alumni Affairs Office, the Clark Fund and the Public Affairs Office.

"Those of us who met Andy during the search were impressed by his vision, his broad understanding of the issues in his field, his energy and his personality," says President John Bassett.

Ford Foundation selects Clark for $100,000 grant

After a national competition in undergraduate education that drew more than 675 proposals, the Ford Foundation has selected Clark as one of 26 higher education institutions to receive $100,000 grants for projects that promote academic freedom and constructive dialogue on campus. Clark's new Difficult Dialogues program and the Ford Foundation grant are featured in the winter issue of Clarknews. Read the article online at www.clarku.edu/clarknews.

Seoul, Korea International Alumni Community makes gift to Clark

The Seoul, Korea International Alumni Community recently made a $2,000 gift to Clark. This is the first gift Clark has received from one of its alumni communities.

"The Seoul, Korea International Alumni Community is making a major statement with this gift," says Bill Bennett M.P.A. '97, Clark's director of Alumni Affairs. "First, these alumni are affirming that Clark's strong international focus is vital to the University. Second, they are challenging other alumni communities around the world to organize and support the University by helping with admissions, staying connected with Clark and providing much needed financial resources that benefit current students."

The lead contact for the Seoul, Korea International Alumni Community is Hyun-Jin Cho '90. The community leaders include: Lee Dae-Hee '95, Young-Deuk Sohn '93, Suk Hyeon Kim '00, Hyun-Sang Choi '95, Sehyoon Oh '97, Jin-Hi Park '94, Peter Sung '96, M.B.A. '98, Benedict Yoongi Lee '91, M.B.A. '93, and in the United States Sung Jun Ahn '00 and Youngtaek Hong '95.

Information about Clark Regional Alumni Communities is available online at www.clarku.edu/alumni/communities.

Alumni interview initiative-364 and counting

Thanks to alumni volunteers throughout the country, the alumni interview initiative is only 364 assignments away from meeting its goal of matching 1,300 applicants with alumni interviewers. These alumni interviews allow students to get a closer look at Clark from someone who lived the Clark experience, and allow counselors to receive an objective assessment of applicants. Alumni and Parent Admissions Program (APAP) Director Judy Earls extends her thanks to the alumni volunteers who represent Clark in such a meaningful way. The APAP team is confident that the goal will be met.

If you are part of this effort, please complete and return your interview reports to Earls, jearls@clarku.edu, by Feb. 20.

The following is the latest update on the initiative as of Feburary 6, compared to 2005.

Number of interviews offered: 1,591 (1,171 in 2005)
Number of assignments completed: 936 (977 in 2005)
Number of interviews conducted: 723 (665 in 2005)

Clark in the news
See where and when Clark faculty and students have been quoted in newspapers and magazines, and on television and radio throughout the country.

From Clark to the press
Read the latest news from the University.

Cougar news
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Alumni Update

Reunion 2006 coming soon

For alumni whose class years end in one or six, this means a landmark Reunion is coming up for you during Reunion Weekend May 19-21. You can register online today at www.clarku.edu/reunion.

Reunion Committees for the classes of 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 and the one-year Reunion Class of 2005 are helping to spread the word about Reunion Weekend and encourage members of their class to participate in the annual Reunion Giving Challenge.

This year, in addition to the awards given to the classes with the highest percentage of participation and the most money raised in the giving challenge, awards will be given to the class with the largest increase in their class participation percentage and the largest increase in dollars raised.

For more information on Reunion, who's coming and the Reunion Giving Challenge, visit www.clarku.edu/reunion. Be sure to explore Clark's new Web site while you're there.

Distinguished Young Alumni Award

The Clark University Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Young Alumnus/a Award, which recognizes alumni for their extraordinary achievements in their communities and professions and for their exceptional service to Clark. The award will be presented on May 19, during Reunion 2006.
Eligible candidates must:

• be a Clark alumnus/a 35 years of age or younger at the time of nomination.
•have distinguished themselves in their profession, and/or be active in the community.
•and/or have demonstrated exceptional service to the University through volunteer efforts.

Nominations can be made online at www.clarku.edu/alumni/forms/youngalumnus.cfm. You can also contact the Alumni Office at 800-793-6246 for a nomination form.

Could you be a GOLD alumnus/a?
Clark has a recent-graduate giving program for alumni who graduated within the last decade. The GOLD (Graduates Of the Last Decade) Program sets annual giving levels for alumni according to their graduation year. If you give at the recommended levels for your class each year, you'll become a member of the Jonas Clark Fellows, Clark's leadership group of annual donors, 10 years after you graduated from the University.

Between June 1, 2004, and May 31, 2005--the GOLD Program's first year--138 alumni joined the program giving at their respective class level. This year, we hope to double that number.

For more information about the GOLD Program and to see the giving levels, visit www.clarku.edu/gold.

Alumni volunteers needed for Mock Trial Tournament

Clark will host the New England Regional Intercollegiate Mock Trial Tournament on Feb. 17-19. The competing teams include: Clark, Boston College, Brandeis University, Harvard University, University of Maine, MIT, University of New Hampshire, Tufts University, Wellesley College and Wesleyan University. During the three days of competition, more than 40 trials will be conducted. Clark is seeking attorneys to volunteer as trial judges. Each trial lasts for two to three hours and will be conducted on Friday evening, Saturday morning and afternoon, and Sunday morning.

If you would like to judge one or more of the trials, please contact David McDonough, director of Career Services, at dmcdonough@clarku.edu or 508-793-7258 indicating your preferred time(s).

Recent events

Slideshows of these events can be viewed at www.clarku.edu/reviews.

Sacramento, Calif.: On Jan. 23, alumni gathered at the Firehouse Restaurant for a small dinner with Clark trustee, Jackalyne Pfannenstiel '69.

Stanford, Calif.: On Jan. 24, alumni, parents, prospective students and friends gathered at the home of Bonnie Goodman and Robert Negrin, parents of Emily Negrin '08, for a special reception.

San Francisco: On Jan. 25, the Custom Made Theatre Company preformed Lee Blessing's "Two Rooms" for alumni, parents and friends at the Off-Market Theater. The event was hosted by Custom Made Theatre members Leah Abrams '96, executive director; Brian Katz '94, artistic director and David Ampola '93, art director.

Seattle: On Jan. 26, David Dallaire '86 and Melinda Chan '89 hosted alumni, parents, prospective students and friends at the Redmond Marriott Town Center.

Alumni Basketball Games: On Feb. 4, men's and women's basketball alumni, family and friends returned to campus for some spirited competition. The women's and men's alumni games were held in the morning, followed in the afternoon by the women's varsity game against MIT and the men's varsity game against Babson. The varsity games were free for members of the Clark and Worcester communities as part of the Athletics Department's Community Day.

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.

Feb. 15, Santa Ana, Calif.: A special reception will be held at Antonello Ristorante hosted by Stephen M. Kubaska III '87.


Feb. 16, San Diego, Calif.: A reception for alumni and friends will be held at George's at the Cove, La Jolla, Calif.

Feb. 24, New York City: Student-Alumni Networking Luncheon at the American Management Association.

Feb. 25, Worcester, Alumni Jazz Brunch: Alumni and students will gather for the kick-off of the Francis C. Sumner Mentor Program. Please consider mentoring an ALANA (African American, Latino, Asian American, Native American) student in this program named after the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in psychology, who was a Clark alumnus.

Feb. 28, Boca Raton, Fla.: Irwin Shapiro '72 will host Clark alumni and friends in the Crown Room at the Polo Club Boca Raton.

March 2, Miami: Clark Trustee Chandler Bailey '72 will host a reception at Chispa Restaurant.

March 2, New York City: Join alumni at the Shelburne Murry Hill Hotel for a reception featuring George Gendron, founder and executive director of Clark's new Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program, as well as the former Editor-in-Chief of INC. Magazine.

March 5, Tampa, Fla.: Join President Bassett for brunch at the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club, hosted by Barbara Rowell '64.

March 6, Sarasota, Fla.: Wally Brown '58 will host alumni, parents and friends at the Peridia Golf and Country Club in Bradenton, Fla.

March 8, Fort Myers, Fla.: Join us for a reception and cheer on Clark's baseball and softball teams at the Gene Cusic Collegiate Tournament.

March 10, Chicago: A reception will be held for alumni at Petterino's Restaurant in conjunction with the annual Association of American Geographer's conference.

March 23, Boston: Join Company One--founded by Clark alumni--for a theater performance hosted by several alumni.

Campus events- www.clarku.edu/calendar
Many campus events have been planned for the spring semester, including a full schedule of events sponsored by the Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and a whole calendar of events sponsored by the Higgins School of Humanities. Check Clark's online University calendar for the most comprehensive listing of campus events.