REUNION 2008 - ALUMNI WEEKEND SCHEDULE
(updated 03/28/08)
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
Registration • 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Higgins University Center, Cooke Information Desk
Pick up the latest Reunion information, tickets, schedules,
maps and special Reunion 2008 tote bag. Be sure to stop by with any questions or feedback!
Legacy Society Luncheon • 11:30 a.m.
Higgins University Center, Tilton Hall, second floor
This event honors members of the Clark University Legacy Society,
which recognizes those who have provided for Clark in their estate plans.
(Legacy Society members will receive a separate invitation to this event.)
Campus Tour and Slide Presentation • 2-3 p.m.
Sackler Sciences Center, Room 105
Jack Foley, vice president for Government & Community Affairs and Campus
Services, will discuss the University Park Partnership and give a van tour of
campus and the Main South neighborhood. Tour will depart from Sackler Science
Center after the slideshow. This is a big hit every Reunion, so be sure to register early!
Alumni Online Community • 2-4 p.m.
Higgins University Center, Student Lounge, first floor
Register for the Online Community, buy a new 2007 directory or chat with your friends
and classmates who weren’t able to come back to campus or check your e-mail!
Admissions Open House • 3-4 p.m.
Admission House, 3 Maywood St.
Speak with Judy Earls and Harriet Fresolo for refreshments and conversation
regarding the Alumni and Parent Admissions Program (APAP). Meet current
volunteers and admissions counselors to discover how you can help shape the
future of the university as an adjunct member of the Admissions staff.
Camp Clark • 5:00-10:30 p.m.
Higgins University Center
Need a babysitter? Let Camp Clark take care of your children, while you attend
the evening events. Children ages 4 and up.
Jonas Clark Fellows Reception • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Harrington House, 130 Woodland St.
Jonas Clark Fellows are invited to join President and Mrs. Bassett for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Open Bar.
Jonas Clark Fellows will receive a separate invitation to this event.
Provosts Welcome • 6-7 p.m.
Dolan Field House, 75 Beaver Street, Landry Lounge
Join Provost, David Angel to learn about Clark's signatures and what's new at
Clark. Open Bar.
Passport to Clark • 7 p.m.
Dolan Field House, 75 Beaver St.
Experience Clark's diverse cultures at this international food extravaganza,
which melds the flavors of different local restaurants and reflects cultures
from campus. Be sure to get your Clark passport stamped at each country and
enjoy cultural entertainment from carious Clark student-group performances.
The weekend's awards will be presented at this event. Beer, wine, soda and water
are included with your meal. Mixed drinks by cash bar.
Clark Bingo • 9 p.m.
Higgins University Center, Tilton Hall, second floor
Try your luck at this popular campus pastime. Prizes will be awarded
throughout the evening. Cash Bar.
Local Pub Crawl • 10 p.m.
The Blarney Stone, 77 Maywood St., and Moynihan’s Pub, 897 Main St.
Join your fellow classmates at your favorite local hang-outs!
25th Reunion Reception - Class of 1983 • 10 p.m.
Higgins University Center, Student Lounge, first floor
Join your 1983 classmates for a social gathering. Cash Bar.
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008
Registration • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cooke Information Desk, Higgins University Center
Pick up the latest Reunion information, tickets, schedules,
maps and special Reunion 2008 tote bag. Be sure to stop by with any questions or feedback!
Camp Clark • 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Higgins University Center
Bring your children back to Reunion! Clark will offer all-day care for your children ages
4 and up. For a schedule of the day’s events and to register your child, please go to www.clarku.edu/alumni/reunion/camp.
Continental Breakfast • 8 a.m.-10 a.m.
Grace Conference Room, Higgins University Center
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Join fellow Clarkies for
breakfast burritos, home fried potatoes, fresh fruit, muffins, tea breads and
bagels.
Student Alumni Relations Committee25th Celebration Brunch • 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Winton Faculty Dining Room, Higgins University Center
Come join former SARC members for a celebratory brunch! Celebration will include regards from Tom Dolan and a commemorative
25th gift.
Cathy ’83 and Marc ’81 Lasry Center for Bioscience LEED gold-certification dedication • 9:30 a.m
Lasry Center for the Bioscience, George I. Alden Trust Atrium
Join Aleta Fazzone and Chip Mannarino from National Grid for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) plaque dedication.
Tour of Clark’s new "green" buildings: Cathy
’83 and Marc ’81 Lasry Center for Bioscience & Blackstone Hall • 10 a.m
Lasry Center for the Bioscience, George I. Alden Trust Atrium
Go green with Paul Bottis, Director of Physical Plant. Meet in the George I.
Alden Trust Atrium to join the tour of Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) gold-certified Cathy ’83 and Marc ’81 Lasry Center for Bioscience, and Blackstone Hall,
the new 208-bed, suite-style residence hall, opened in the Fall of 2007. Blackstone Hall is also under
consideration for a LEED gold certification.
Learn Through Inquiry: How to help your children find their right college • 10 a.m.
Jonas Clark Hall, Room 001
Do you have a child looking at college? Join Tricia Uber ’94, director of admissions,
will talk
about how to find a college that is the right fit for your child and answer your
questions about the college admissions process.
Learn Through Inquiry: American Orientalism: The United States and the Middle East since 1945 with
history professor and former Dean of the College, Doug Little • 10 a.m.
Jonas Clark Hall, Room 106
History Professor Doug Little will talk about the release of the third edition of his book, “American Orientalism:
The United States and the Middle East since 1945” which includes additions regarding the war in Iraq.
Alumni Online Community • 10-4 p.m.
Higgins University Center, Student Lounge, first floor
Register for the Online Community, buy a new 2007 directory or chat with your friends and classmates who
weren’t able to come back to campus or check your e-mail!
Alumni Association Meeting with President Bassett• 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Higgins University Center, Grace Conference Room, first floor
Find out what’s new at Clark from President John Bassett and Aixa Kidd, director of Alumni Affairs.
Learn how to get involved and meet the Alumni Association Executive Board.
Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Open
House • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cohen-Lasry House, 11 Hawthorne St.
Tour Cohen-Lasry House. Current graduate students will discuss the curriculum and activities of the Center.
All Class Parade • 11:30 a.m.
Admissions parking lot, 3 Maywood Street
Join your classmates for a parade, which will depart from the Admissions lot and
end at the Dolan Field House for the Spree Day Family Picnic. All are welcome to
join.
Family Fun • 11:30 a.m.
Dolan Field House, 75 Beaver Street
Free face painting, balloons, moonwalk inflatables kick off the Spree Day Family Picnic.
Bring your family and enjoy snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy and more!
Spree Day Family Picnic • Noon-2 p.m.
Dolan Field House, 75 Beaver Street
Join alumni, faculty, members of the Class of 2008, friends and family for food and entertainment
–Spree Day style.
Learn Through Inquiry: Family Fun with Science • 2-3 p.m.
Sackler Sciences Center, Room 210
Chemist Mark Turnbull, chair of the Carlson School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, will
discuss buoyancy in a number of contexts. Groups will have the opportunity to make a
Cartesian Diver.
Friends of Athletics – Celebrating Senior Athletes • 2-4 p.m.
Dolan Field House, 75 Beaver St.
Alumni and former athletes are invited to a special celebration to congratulate graduating Clark senior athletes.
Clark families will join this special occasion.
Career Services Q & A • 2-4 p.m.
Higgins University Center Concourse
Stop by the Career Service table to find out how you can assist Clark students
with jobs and summer internships, and host career-networking events.
Director of Career Services David McDonough will be available to answer
questions.
Music on the Green • 2-5 p.m.
Under the “Big Top,” behind Harrington House, 130 Woodland Street
Join us for wine and music on the green. Performances will include folk singer Julie Silver ’88,
Overboard (with Clark alumnus, Scott Cobban '04), and The Clark Bars.
Phone Room Reunion • 2 p.m.
Jefferson Academic Center Tower, seventh floor
Join your fellow phone room callers for a reunion! Come and meet Sarah Conlon
Curtis, director of the Clark Fund for cookies and refreshments.
Departmental Open Houses • 2 p.m.
Join your academic department on campus to find out what’s new, learn how you can participate in future classes and meet
graduating seniors.
Campus Tour and Slide Presentation • 2:30 p.m.
Sackler Sciences Center, Room 105
Jack Foley, vice president for Government & Community Affairs and Campus
Services, will discuss the University Park Partnership and give a van tour of
campus and the Main South neighborhood. Tour will depart from Sackler Science
Center after the slideshow. This is a big hit every Reunion, so be sure to register early!
Multi-Cultural Reception • 3 p.m.
Dana Commons
Join ALANA (African, Larino/a, Asian, Native American) students and members of
the Black Student Union (BSU) and the Caribbean African Student Assembly (CASA)
for refreshments. This is a great opportunity to hear about the
multicultural initiatives of these student organizations.
Learn Through Inquiry: Wines and Wine Tasting • 3-4 p.m.
Jonas Clark Hall, Room 001
Professor Timothy Lyerla presents a biologist's perspective on wines. This event
fills quickly, so sign-up now.
Learning Through Inquiry: Alumni and faculty author panel and book signing • 3-4 p.m.
Calrson Hall 120
Clark alumni and faculty authors discuss and sign their books. Authors include
Richard
Lavine ’48, “Perfect Pitch” and “The Condo Papers”; Matthew Tuttle ’90,
“Financial Secrets of
My Wealthy Grandparents: A Guide to Help Retirees Avoid Financial Mistakes and
Create an
Inspiring Financial Future”; Craig Wiener ’73, “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder as a
Learned Behavioral Pattern”; physics professor emeritus Roy Andersen ’43, “Three
Minutes Off
Okinawa”; Ken Janjigian '88, “Trapped Doors” and “Defending Infinity”; and sociology professor Deborah Merrill, “Mothers-in-Law and
Daughters-in-Law:
Understanding the Relationship and What Makes Them Friends or Foe.”
Special Screening of “Burning Annie” • 3-5 p.m.
Jefferson Academic Center, Room 218
Zack Ordynans ’98 and Randy Mack ’98 show their film based on their Clark
experience.
Clarkies Making a Difference Panel and Discussion • 4 p.m.
Jonas Clark Hall 106
The Community Engagement and Volunteering (CEV) Center host this discussion
moderated by Jack Foley, Clark's vice president for Government and Community
Affairs and Campus Services; University Park Campus School faculty and Main
South students to talk about the inspiring partner ship between Clark University
and the community.
Clark Bars Reunion Concert at Music on the Green • 4 p.m.
Under the "Big Top" behind Harrington House, 130 Woodland St.
Past Clark Bars perform their favorite a cappella medleys. All are
welcome to attend this traditional Reunion concert. Cash Bar.
Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise Open House • 4 - 6 p.m.
Mosakowski Institute House, 138 Woodland St.
Meet James R. Gomes, inaugural director of the institute, and Richard Freeland, the Jane
'75 and William '76 Mosakowski
Distinguished Professor of Higher Education and president emeritus of Northeastern University. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Open Bar.
Alumni and Parent Admissions Program (APAP) Reception • 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Higgins University Center, Wetzel Terrace, second floor
Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with APAP director Judy Earls,
assistant coordinator Harriet Fresolo, the Admissions staff and
current APAP volunteers as we celebrate YOU—the most dedicated
and engaged volunteers in Clark’s history—and your contributions
to Clark’s successes this year.We promise the conversation will be
lively and fun!
Special 1998 Class Reception • 5-6 p.m.
Jefferson Academic Center
A special reception for the Class of 1998, following the screening of
“Burning Annie.” Catch up with classmates and receive your class gift.
Alumni Class Dinners (Classes of 1930-1997) • 6 p.m.
Higgins University Center
Celebrate with your class at dinner in the Higgins University Center. Class photos will be taken during the dinner. Beer, wine, soda and water are included in your meal. Mixed drinks by cash bar.
CLASS PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN DURING THE DINNERS.
Class of 1958 – 50th Reunion Celebration Dinner • 6 p.m.
Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center, second floor
Celebrate with dinner followed by dancing to the Beantown Swing
Orchestra (music begins at 7 p.m.). Class photos will be taken during
the dinner. Beer, wine, soda and water are included in your meal. Mixed drinks by cash bar.
Class of 1983 –25th Reunion Celebration Dinner • 6 p.m.
Cathy ’83 and Marc ’81 Lasry Center for Bioscience
Celebrate with dinner and a special 1983 pub night. Dinner is from 6-8 p.m. in the George I.
Alden Trust Atrium, followed by pub night in the Fred Harris Daniels Foundation Lounge. This
will be a night to remember for your 25th anniversary class. Beer, wine, soda and water are included in your meal. Mixed drinks by cash bar.
Graduates Of the Last Decade (GOLD) Class Photos • 6:30 p.m.
Dana Commons, second floor
Class photos for class years 1998-2007 preceding the Relive your Freshman Fifteen Dinner.
Complimentary beer and wine. Mixed drinks by cash bar.
Relive Your Freshmen Fifteen Dinner for Graduates Of the Last Decade (GOLD) (Classes of 1998-2007) • 7-9 p.m.
Dana Commons, Multipurpose room, second floor
Classes of 1998-2007, relive the freshmen fifteen! Enjoy foods from Fantastic Pizza, Da Lat
Vietnamese and Calzones in memory of the late DP Dough restaurant. Beer, wine, soda and water are included in your meal. Mixed drinks by cash bar.
Swing the Night Away • 8 - 11 p.m.
Higgins University Center, Tilton Hall, second floor
Drinks and dancing with the Beantown Swing Orchestra performing live swing music from
WWII era and beyond. Open to all alumni. Cash Bar.
Dancing Under the Stars • 8 p.m.– midnight
Under the “Big Top,” behind Harrington House, 130 Woodland Street
Keep the celebration rolling at one of the most popular Reunion traditions. From 8-10 p.m. •
disc jockey features a mix of the 70s, 80s and 90s; From 10 p.m.–midnight • disc jockey plays a
mix of today’s hits. Cash Bar.
25th Reunion Pub Night - Class of 1983 • 8:30 p.m.
Cathy ’83 and Marc ’81 Lasry Center for Bioscience, Fred Harris Daniels Foundation Lounge,
third floor
The 25th celebrations not over yet! Enjoy a pub night with your 1983 classmates. Music will be by David Plantier '83.
Cash Bar.
“Bring back the Pub” • 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
The Pub (now Grind Central), Higgins University Center, basement level
The Clark University Pub will be open for a one-night-only appearance. Join your classmates
for casual drinks at this old pastime favorite! Soft music, snacks and friends are the ingredients
for a great event. Cocktails, beer and wine by cash bar.
Annie’s Midnight Clark Brunch • Midnight-2 a.m.
934 Main St. (Corner of Downing and Main St.)
After Dancing Under the Stars, head over to Annie’s (formerlyWendy’s) for a midnight brunch
buffet including pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, scrambled eggs with omelet add-ins and
much more.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Hillel Brunch • 9 a.m.-noon
Higgins University Center, Asher Family Student Organization Suite, third floor
A bagel brunch with student leaders of Clark Hillel and Hillel director David Coyne.
Commencement Brunch • 9 a.m.-noon
Higgins University Center, Main Dining Hall
A farewell brunch buffet with your classmates.
Residence Hall Checkout • 10 a.m.
At checkout, bring room key, swipe card, pillow, pillowcase, two sheets, two towels and blanket
to the lobby. All items can be given to a reunion volunteer to complete your check-out process.
Lambda Chi Alpha Brunch • 10:30 a.m.
Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester
Join Bob Lancey ’51, Costos Labovites ’54 and Nicholas DeNigris ’57 for a Lambda Chi Alpha sized
celebration. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.
Phi Alpha Brunch • 10:30 a.m.
Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester
Join Lawrence Freed ’57 and Brothers for a Phi Alpha celebration. Family and friends are
encouraged to attend.
Kappa Phi Brunch • 10:30 a.m.
Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester
Join Brothers for the annual Kappa Phi brunch. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.
HONORS CONVOCATION
The Outstanding Secondary Educator Award • 10:30 a.m.
Atwood Hall, Daniels Theater
The Alumni Association recognizes the critical role teachers play in preparing students for
higher education.
GSOM Commencement Brunch • 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Higgins University Center, Lurie Conference Room
For Graduate School of Management (GSOM) alumni. Cost is $15. Please contact (508) 793-
7670.
Sixth-Annual Golden Opportunity • 12:30 p.m.
Kneller Athletic Center
Members of the Class of 1958 and the 50-Year Association will lead the Class of 2008 in the
commencement procession.
Commencement • 1:30 p.m.
Campus Green
Watch the Class of 2008 become alumni.
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