 Reunion 2007—Alumni Weekend, May 18-20
Alumni Awards
Reunion 2007 Highlights
Thanks from the Clark Fund
 Reunion 2007—Alumni Weekend, May 18-20
Don't miss it! Reunion 2007 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. The topics include family fun with sciences, family-fun arts, wines and wine tasting, Shakespeare, and the Iraq war.
To see who's attending Reunion 2007,
click here. For the most up-to-date schedule of events, 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 Alumni Affairs Office at 800-793-6246 or e-mail alumni@clarku.edu.
Alumni Awards
The following awards will be presented at the New England Clambake on Friday, May 18, of Reunion 2007—Alumni Weekend.
Distinguished Service Award
Nobuhiko Takeuchi ’57 of Yokohama, Japan, will be the recipient of the Alumni Association 2007 Distinguished Service Award. Takeuchi helped coordinate his fellow Japanese alumni for years. His help with organizing events and receptions in Japan has been instrumental in establishing the Japanese International Alumni Community. The establishment of this community helped spawn other Clark communities including Taiwan, South Korea and Thailand. In addition to being an avid supporter of alumni programming, Takeuchi is also a Jonas Clark Fellow. He will accept this award at the New England Clambake on May 18, during Reunion*Alumni Weekend 2007.
Reunion 2007 Highlights
Friday, May 18
Back to the Classroom: Shakespeare in American Life with Virginia Mason Vaughan, professor and English Department chair, and history professor Alden T. Vaughan
Anderson House, Leir 1 Seminar Room
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Join the Vaughans for an overview and discussion of the exhibit “Shakespeare in American Life,” which they co-curated at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., this spring.
Legacy Society Luncheon
Higgins University Center, Tilton Hall
11:30 a.m.
This event honors members of the Clark University Legacy Society, those who have provided for Clark in their estate plans. (Legacy Society members receive a separate invitation to this event.)
Math and Computer Science Reception
Higgins University Center, Wetzel Terrace
4:00-5:00 p.m.
The Mathematics and Computer Science Department invites you to a reception for alumni and graduating seniors, and to honor Professor John Kennison, who is retiring after 43 years at Clark.
Back to the Classroom: Beyond SAT scores and GPA with Harold Wingood, associate provost/dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Jonas Clark Hall, Room TBA
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Dean Wingood will give you an inside perspective of Clark's admissions philosophy and financial aid.
Jonas Clark Fellows Reception
Harrington House, 130 Woodland St.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jonas Clark Fellows are invited to join President and Mrs. Bassett for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. (Jonas Clark Fellows will receive a separate invitation to this event.)
Clambake Kick-Off
Mosakowski Terrace, Dolan Field House, 75 Beaver St .
6:00 p.m.
Clark welcomes you to kick-off the weekend with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
New England Clambake
Dolan Field House, 75 Beaver St.
7:00 p.m.
Join us for lobster, steamed clams, beef ribs and all the fixings. Shuttle transportation is available from the Higgins University Center. (Please note: Beaver Street is a one-way street, accessible from Park Avenue .)
Local Pub Crawl
The Blarney Stone, 77 Maywood St., and Moynihan's Pub, 897 Main St.
10:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.
Join your classmates for pub crawl at local Clarkie bars. Transportation will be provided.
Saturday, May 19
Back to the Classroom: Leave Your Mark on Clark, Family Fun Project with Studio Arts
Traina Center for Performing Arts
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Bring your family down for fun with the arts.
Behind the Scenes at Blackstone Hall
Blackstone Hall
10:00 a.m.
Paul Bottis, director of Physical Plant, will give a tour of the new 208-bed, state-of-the-art residence hall. (Please register online.)
Back to the Classroom: The Mediated View of the Iraq War with screen studies professor Timothy Shary
Jonas Clark Hall
10:00 - 11:00 a.m
Professor Shary with talk about the media's view of the war in Iraq.
What's New at Clark with President & Mrs. Bassett
Harrington House, 130 Woodland St.
11:00 a.m.
Meet President and Mrs. Bassett at their home and learn what's new at Clark and with the Alumni Association.
Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Open House
Cohen-Lasry House, 11 Hawthorne St.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tour the Cohen-Lasry House. Current graduate students will discuss the curriculum and activities of the center.
Family Fun
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Spree Day Family Picnic
Under the “Big Top” behind Harrington House, 130 Woodland St .
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Join alumni, faculty, members of the Class of 2007, friends and family for a picnic, “Spree Day” style with food, entertainment and much more. Children ages 12 and under are free and can enjoy the moonwalk, free face painting, magician, balloon animals and other activities.
Senior Athletic Reception
Dolan Field House, 75 Beaver St.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Congratulate graduating Clark senior athletes. All friends of Clark athletics are invited to attend.
Back to the Classroom: Family Fun with Science with Mark Turnbull, chemistry professor and chair of the Carlson School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Sackler Sciences Center
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Professor Turnbull will discuss buoyancy in a number of contexts, and groups will have the opportunity to make a Cartesian Diver.
Intercultural Reception
Dana Commons
3:00 p.m.
Reunite with the members of your Clark cultural organization.
Back to the Classroom: Wines and Wine Tasting
Jonas Clark Hall, Room 001
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
A biologist's perspective on wines.
Discovering Worcester Tour
Kay Bassett, Special Assistant to the President
Departs from Higgins University Center
3:00 p.m.
Are you interested in music? Art? History? Theater? Architecture? Come join us as we tour the Worcester cultural scene and discover some of this community's jewels. Visit the Worcester Art Museum, New England 's second largest. See the museum which holds the largest collection of medieval armory on the continent. There's much more to see, hear and appreciate on this trip!
Clark Bars Reunion Concert
The Grind, Higgins University Center
4:00 p.m.
Past Clark Bars perform their favorite a cappella medleys. All are welcome to attend this Reunion tradition.
Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Celebration and Class Photos (Classes of 1997-2006)
Under the “Big Top” behind Harrington House, 130 Woodland St.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Start the evening with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres that make a meal.
Alumni Class Banquets (Classes of 1932-1992)
Higgins University Center
7:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, check your Reunion packet for exact room location.
Dancing Under the Stars
Behind Harrington House, 130 Woodland St.
9:00 p.m. – midnight
Keep the celebration going at one of the most popular Reunion traditions.
Annie's Clark Brunch
934 Main St. (Corner of Downing and Main St.)
midnight - 2:00 a.m.
Join your classmates for a midnight brunch buffet at Annie's (formerly known as Wendy's).
Sunday, May 20
Commencement Brunch
Main Dining Hall, Higgins University Center
9:00 a.m. - noon
Residence Hall Checkout
10:00 a.m.
A Golden Opportunity
12:30 p.m.
Kneller Athletic Center
Members of the Class of 1957 and the 50-Year Association will lead the Class of 2007 in the commencement procession.
Commencement
Campus Green
1:30 p.m.
Blenda J. Wilson will deliver the commencement address.
And there's more!—www.clarku.edu/reunion
View the full schedule of events, register and see who else is coming.
On-campus accommodations
On-campus accommodations in the upper-class residence halls are still available. We provide sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blankets, towels and cups to make your stay more comfortable. Residence halls are not air conditioned, and there are no private bathrooms. Alumni are housed by class. Once designated class areas are filled, room assignments will be on a space-available basis. Single rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis for $40 per person, per night. Double rooms are $40 per person, per night. Register online at www.clarku.edu/reunion.
Many thanks from the Clark Fund and Phone Room Students
We would like to thank all of the alumni, parents and friends for supporting Clark University through the Clark Fund. Specifically, our hardworking Clark Fund Phone Room students would like to thank you for helping Clark raise $449,310.97 in gifts and pledges through the Phone Room alone. If you have not yet fully paid your pledge, please do so by Thursday, May 31, 2007. You can fulfill your gift at our secure site at www.clarku.edu/clarkgift or by calling the Clark Fund at 888-257-5363 or 508-793-7331. Thank you again for making Clark University a philanthropic priority.
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Clark celebrates 102nd Commencement
Commencement 2007 will take place on the Campus Green on Sunday, May 20. Can't make it to campus that day? No problem! Alumni can view a live Webcast of the ceremonies by logging on to www.clarku.edu/commencement and clicking "Visit the 2007 Commencement Webcast." Ceremonies begin at 1:30 p.m. EST. The Webcast will remain on the Web site following Commencement.
During the ceremonies, the University will award four honorary degrees. Each commencement, Clark recognizes distinguished members of the country—both alumni and nonalumni—by awarding them honorary degrees from the institution. Past recipients have included world-class politicians, artists, scientists, journalists and business experts, each a leader in his or her field.
This year's Honorary Degree Recipients are:
- Commencement speaker Blenda J. Wilson, professor and first president of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation
- Peter Piot, undersecretary general of the United Nations and executive director of UNAIDS
- Hervey Ross x'50, civic leader
- Lee S. Shulman, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Read more about the honorary degree recipients.
Course Road Map: Islands in the Stream
Spanish professor Maria Acosta Cruz, who grew up in Puerto Rico, co-teaches the course “Islands in the Stream” with French professor Odile Ferly, who is from Guadeloupe in the French Antilles. Together, they draw on their research as Caribbeanists and their personal experiences growing up in the region to help Clark students see the Caribbean as an interconnected region rather than a set of separate islands. Their pan-Caribbean approach allows students to understand the islands as part of a region that reflects processes such as globalization, migratory patterns, cultural trends and diversity.
Experience Islands in the Stream through transcripts and video of interviews with professors Ferly and Acosta Cruz, as well as Alex Lefter '08 (Spanish and international development major), Karleen Porcena '09 (Spanish and comparative politics major) and Hannah Caruso '09 (Spanish and anthropology major).
Active Learning and Research
Historian Debórah Dwork and her students use a variety of sources—including government and philanthropic agency archives, newspapers, letters, memoirs and interviews—to understand the causes and impacts of the Holocaust and other genocides of the 20th century. Learn more about Dwork's research, her and colleague Robert van Pelt's important contribution to a recently published book called “Letters to Sala: A Young Woman's Life in Nazi Labor Camps,” and the research of Joshua Franklin '06. Franklin's study looks at how and why German-Jewish refugees were a distinctive group in the American Armed Forces during World War II.
Clark in the news
See where and when Clark faculty, students, alumni and staff have been quoted in newspapers and magazines, and on television and radio throughout the country. Read press releases announcing the latest news from the University.
Cougar news
Keep up with all the latest news from Clark Athletics with the weekly Cougar newsletter. You can find the current issue on the Web, cruise the archives and subscribe to receive the weekly e-newsletter.
Harris Alumni Directory
Clark University has partnered with Harris to create an alumni directory, which will be sold to the Clark alumni community. Harris will be contacting our alumni via e-mail, mail and phone to verify and update all alumni information. In addition, they will be asking alumni to buy the directory. Please be aware that if you do not want your information in this directory, then you need to call Harris at 800-286-4338. Many alumni have been nervous that the Harris communications are an e-mail scam, but it is in fact an official partnership with Clark. If you have not received any information about the directory, and you wish to update your alumni information, please call 866-770-3074. Thank you for your patience during this process.
New Government Newsletter
The Government Department invites you to read their first issue of their newsletter, Politika.
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