GOLD Council Archives

Don’t be afraid to change direction, GOLD alum encourages fellow Clarkies

After graduating from Clark in 2015 with a biology degree, GOLD alum Jess Donati went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in nursing at Northeastern University. We checked in with her to see what she’s up to now. Where are you now? What have you been doing since graduating from Clark? I…

Clark alum helps scare up memories of landmark Worcester retailer

Marketing effort revives Halloween-themed business

‘Keep an open mind’: An interview with recent graduate Salma Chowdhury ’21

Salma Chowdhury ’21 graduated from Clark with a double major in economics and political science. She’s now working as a human resources professional and loving it! We checked in with her about her journey since Clark. When did you graduate and what did you study at Clark? Did you participate in any student…

‘Try and try again’: A conversation with Hung Dinh Nguyen ’21

Hung Dinh Nguyen ’21, who majored in computer science and mathematics at Clark, is a data engineer working working remotely from his home in Vietnam. We connected with him to see how things have been going since graduation. When did you graduate and what did you do at Clark? I graduated in…

‘Push the boundaries of knowledge’: An interview with Calvin Choi ’12

As his term as a member of the GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Council comes to an end, we caught up with Calvin Choi ’12 about his journey from Clark to his work to advocate for those who have been underserved by the health care system. When did you graduate, and what did you…

Think critically to understand the world: An interview with Brigid Palcic ’11, M.A. ’12

Brigid Palcic ’11, M.A. ’12, has almost completed her time as a “graduate of the last decade” and a member of the GOLD Council. We caught up with her to find out what she’s been doing since graduation, what she hopes to do in the future, and what current students can learn from her experience.…

‘Embrace change’: An interview with Miranda Valerio ’11

As Miranda Valerio ’11 nears the end of her term as a member of Clark’s GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Council, we caught up with her to find out about her journey since graduation, how she stays engaged with the University, and the most helpful advice she’s received. When did you graduate, and what…

‘Understand your own needs’: An interview with Sami Noor ’15

Six years after graduating from Clark, Sami Noor ’15 has stayed engaged with the University as a member of the GOLD Council. We caught up with him to learn about his work, goals, and his next “adventure.” When did you graduate and what did you do at Clark? 2015! I completed my bachelor’s in international…

‘Make connections while you can’: An interview with Heather Bagdoian ’18, MAT ’19

Heather Bagdoian ’18, MAT ’19 is a history teacher in the Worcester Public Schools. We had the pleasure of sitting down with her to learn more about her experiences at Clark and now as a high school teacher during a global pandemic. As schools make the difficult decision to educate students online, in person,…