Sept. 8, 2006
Clark University celebrates Homecoming 2006
Events include CougarFest, Family Visits, Rope Pull, 'Family Guy' creator
Worcester, Mass. - Students, family members and alumni will celebrate fall and unite for fun and learning during the annual Homecoming, Family Weekend and CougarFest, Sept. 15-17, at various campus locations.
Highlights of the weekend include:
Friday:
7 - 9 pm "Family Guy" Creator Mike Henry
Mike Henry, producer, writer and voice artist on the hit TV show "Family Guy" will discuss the characters he created, show hilarious outtakes, and share his career experiences in comedic writing with anecdotes about the making of the show. This event is free and open to the public.
Atwood Hall
Saturday:
10 am - 12 pm The Pillowcase Project
The Pillowcase Project is an art-based community service project. Individual pillowcases will be decorated and given to a foster child in custody of the Department of Social Services. Please stop by and use your creative talents to benefit foster children in Worcester. Sponsored by the Community Engagement & Volunteering (CEV) Center.
Lurie Conference Room
12:30 - 4:30 pm Midway and Inflatable Games
Get your popcorn and cotton candy, then enjoy the amusements and the Midway games.
Granger Field
1:30 pm Pie Eating Contest on the Green
Nothing like some extra dessert to kick off CougarFest 2006!
Sponsored by Bon Appetit and SARC
1:30 – 2:30 pm Young Alumni Panel
Clark Alumni will discuss how a Clark education influenced their individual career paths.
Sackler 217
2 pm 4th Annual Pasticcio Bowl
A competitive game of "flag football" for all!
Campus Green
2:30 pm Rope Pull
Campus Green
Sunday:
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Jazz Brunch
Relax, unwind and enjoy brunch in Clark's newest renovated dining hall, complete with live entertainment
from one of Worcester's sizzling jazz combos. Sponsored by the Clark Fund Parents Association. Former President of Clark University, Richard Traina's book "Changing The World, Clark University's Pioneering People 1887-2000," will be on sale at this event.
Reservations required.
Higgins University Center Dining Hall
A full listing of events is available online at family weekend 2006.