Spring 2022 Harrington Public Affairs Presented by: Dr. Virginia Sapiro ’72 The majority of American colleges and universities founded before the 20th century were created as part of the founding and development of local communities. If we ignore the relationship between higher education institutions and their communities, we miss crucial parts of the history of […]
Clark University celebrates the Inauguration of David B. Fithian, our 10th president. Events will be held over two days, including the Inauguration Ceremony at 1 p.m. April 30 in Mechanics Hall, Worcester, and an Academic Symposium, 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., April 29, in Jefferson 320 and Razzo Hall.
Some of Clark’s leading scholars discuss current research and worldwide policy engagement around climate and environmental change impacts, vulnerability, mitigation, resilience, and adaptation.
Clark faculty will discuss their research on makers and design as an expression of identity.
Faculty will share their research on virtual reality, blockchain, and social media.
A panel of Clark political science faculty will examine the crises in democracy today in Russia, China, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States.
Clark geographers discuss recent advances in Geographic Information Science that help us gain insights into how our planet’s land and oceans are changing, and share the cutting-edge, interdisciplinary human-environment research on climate change that has emerged from the HERO program.
Clark faculty highlight the broad range of Clark's engagement in the community — in prisons, local science programs, and youth participatory action research — as well as the dynamics of long-term community-university relations.
A screening of Soren Sorenson’s award-winning short documentary, "With Dad," about Stephen DiRado’s photographic study of his father’s case of Alzheimer’s disease, will be followed by a discussion about aging and the medical humanities.
Faculty examine the role of corporate social responsibility in promoting community-level, socially responsible behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the impact of the pandemic on New England's craft breweries.
After the inauguration ceremony, head to the Green to celebrate with activities, cake, free Clark T-shirts, performances, a DJ, and a free food truck festival featuring Sabor Latino Cuban dipped sandwiches, Grub Guru, Mac Daddy, Mac and Cheese, and Easy Street Tacos.
Meet old friends and new for a truly special weekend. Choose from a range of events including golf, tennis, local and campus tours, painting, socializing, dining, dancing, and more.
