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It’s another Freudian Friday and the finger puppet just got back from vacation! Now that he is well rested, Freud is ready to share some pictures!

Can you guess where he went? Tell us in the comments below!
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It was great to see so many Clarkies at Spacecat Brewing Company this week! We enjoyed meeting and reconnecting with alumni and sharing the exciting things happening at our University.

Thank you to Genna Farley Fleming ’09, MBA ’10 and Mike Smith ’09, MPA ’10 for helping to organize this fun event!

Interested in helping to organize events in your area, email us at [email protected]!
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Europe-based Alumni gathered in London, Paris, and Amsterdam this month to celebrate Clark and hear about the incredible things happening at the University. It was wonderful to see Clarkies connect with each other in all three cities – thanks to all our attendees!
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Kick off the summer with fellow Clarkies in Southern Connecticut – Join Clark alumni at Spacecat Brewing Company for lite bites, brews, and BINGO!

Register > alumni.clarku.edu/CT2024
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Last Wednesday, Clarkies joined us at the Brooklyn Museum for a reception and private tour of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.

Attendees enjoyed the exhibition, with its incredibly vibrant and larger-than-life artwork, and a chance to spend time with fellow Clark alumni to honor Juneteenth!

Special thank you to Johnna Plunkett-Chappell ’09 and Shawnasia Black ’08, MSPC ’09, co-leaders of the CBAA, for hosting this event.
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The Black Alumni Association of Clark University seeks to affirm, enrich, and serve the Black experience at and beyond the University. The group’s objective is to support the development and growth of the institution’s Black alumni. If you want to learn more about the CBAA or have questions or feedback, email us at [email protected].

Clark University is observing the Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Yesterday, the campus community came together to reflect, connect, and celebrate during an event in Red Square, hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Thanks to all who attended! ❤️🖤💚

Last week, Clarkies honored Pride Month by attending “Q***r Theory, Modernism, and the Pleasure of Eating,” a virtual discussion with Professor Elizabeth Blake. Attendees enjoyed hearing Professor Blake discuss her new book, “Edible Arrangements: Modernism’s Q***r Forms.”

Special thanks to Laura Robinson, Clark University’s Librarian, for moderating the conversation and Katie Bogen ’15 for representing CLAA* and introducing the event.

* This event was co-sponsored by the Clark LGBTQ+ Alumni Association (CLAA), which was created to affirm, liberate, support, and celebrate LGBTQ+ Clarkies. For more info, visit our website through the link above or email us at [email protected].
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More than 100 Clarkies, family, and friends joined us for our alumni WooSox game this past Saturday. We had a fantastic time cheering on our hometown team and celebrating their victory! It was great to see so many Clarkies gathered at Polar Park.

Take a look at photos from the event > flic.kr/s/aHBqjBuBnm
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An exciting new chapter for Clark University School of Business!

Have you heard the news? 📰💼 The Clark University School of Management has officially been renamed the Clark University School of Business!

The change reflects a continued evolution of the focus and educational offering through the school and a stronger alignment with the interests, ambitions, and career paths of our students.

We're looking forward to this exciting next chapter!

Our May newsletter dropped last week! Make sure to check your inbox and read about how to heat up your connection with Clark this summer!

You can also check out past issues at clarku.edu/alumni/connect-and-network/

Not receiving our emails? Make sure your contact information is up to date to receive information about all the incredible things your alma mater is up to - alumni.clarku.edu/update
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Vice President for University Advancement Joe Manok and Executive Director of Alumni & Friends Engagement and The Clark Fund Nicole Forgit invite you to join fellow Europe-based Clarkies for alumni receptions in the following cities:

⭐ London – Tuesday, 11 June | Granary Square Brasserie
⭐ Paris – Wednesday, 12 June | Frog Hop House
⭐ Amsterdam – Sunday, 16 June | The Hoxton Herengracht

Learn more or register at clarku.edu/alumni/upcoming-events

Don’t miss this chance to network with members of the Clark community while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Clark’s Advancement team will provide a short update on the University in each city.
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Clark’s Black Alumni Association (CBAA) in New York City.

There are still a few tickets left for our private tour of GIANTS at the Brooklyn Museum on Wednesday, June 12. Come see this special exhibition of art collected by Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats, then mingle with Clarkies at our private reception following the tour.

Register > alumni.clarku.edu/juneteenth2024
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June is Pride Month! Celebrate with us VIRTUALLY this Thursday!

Join Clark’s LGBTQ+ Alumni Association (CLAA) for an event celebrating Professor Blake’s new book, “Edible Arrangements: Modernism’s Q***r Forms.” The conversation will be moderated by Laura Robinson, Clark’s University Librarian.

Thursday, June 6, 7–8 p.m. EDT (4–5 p.m. PDT)
Register here - alumni.clarku.edu/pridemonth2024
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Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) gathered in Washington, D.C., Worcester, and New York City to network and celebrate Clark’s GOLD Gives campaign!

Attendees received an update on the University’s goals and initiatives while connecting with GOLD Council members and University Advancement team members. Special thanks to GOLD Co-Chairs Emilee Cocuzzo ’18, MBA ’19, and Alex Turgeon ’16, MBA ’17, and GOLD Council member Gabrielle Totten '19, MBA '20, for hosting events in their cities.

There’s still time to have your impact TRIPLED! Participate in GOLD Gives before the fiscal year ends > alumni.clarku.edu/goldgives
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It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces at Reunion Weekend this year. Despite the rain, hundreds of Clarkies joined us for the Spree Day BBQ, Dancing Under the Stars, and more. We hope you enjoyed making new memories to add to your Clark experience!

See all the photos here > flic.kr/s/aHBqjBrvYL

What was your favorite part of Reunion Weekend? Tell us in the comments!
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There’s still time to make a difference! Give to Clark before the fiscal year ends on May 31.

GIVE > alumni.clarku.edu/2024

Every contribution to The Clark Fund makes a difference to our community. This past year, generous donors helped us achieve many of the ambitious plans you have heard about including creating an Honors Experience and developing Clark’s School of Climate, Environment, and Society.

By supporting Clark, you can make a difference for our students, community, and our world.
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Join Clark’s Black Alumni Association (CBAA) to celebrate Juneteenth with a private tour of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beats and Alicia Keys. Guests will enjoy a private guided tour of the Giants exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum. Following the tour there will be a reception at The Norm, located inside the museum.

Wednesday, June 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Register > alumni.clarku.edu/juneteenth2024
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Art pictured:

Jamel Shabazz. Morning Rush Hour, Brooklyn, NYC, 1980. Gelatin silver print. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Jamel Shabazz. (Photo: Glenn Steigelman)

Amy Sherald. Deliverance, 2022. Oil on linen. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. © Amy Sherald. Courtesy of the artist and Hauser & Wirth. (Photo: Joseph Hyde)

Pride Month is right around the corner – join Clark’s LGBTQ+ Alumni Association (CLAA) on June 6 for a virtual event celebrating Professor Elizabeth Blake’s new book, “Edible Arrangements: Modernism’s Q***r Forms.”

Thursday, June 6, 7-8 p.m. EDT (4–5 p.m. PDT)
Register here > alumni.clarku.edu/pridemonth2024

In her book, Prof. Blake explores the way modernist writing about eating delves into larger questions about bodily and literary pleasure. The conversation will be moderated by Laura Robinson, Clark’s University Librarian.
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Clark’s Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Council is hosting regional networking events with fellow young alums in celebration of the GOLD Gives Campaign!

⭐ Compass Rose, Washington, D.C. | Wednesday, May 22, 5-8 p.m.

⭐ Bocado, Worcester, MA | Wednesday, May 29, 6-8 p.m.

⭐ City Winery Grand Central, New York City, NY | Thursday, May 30, 6-8 p.m.

Register or learn more at - clarku.edu/alumni/upcoming-events
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Congratulations to the newest members of the Clark Alumni Association, Clark University’s Class of 2024!

What an amazing accomplishment and huge milestone in your life! We are so excited to welcome you to this new chapter, where you can proudly call yourself Clark alumni.
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Today, we celebrate our graduates! 🎓

Clark University’s 120th Commencement will begin at 10 a.m. at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester. Find the full schedule of events at clarku.edu/commencement.

Can’t attend in person? Visit the Commencement website to bookmark the livestream link and watch the ceremony from whenever you are!

📸: Collin Hamilton '27 (Collin Hamilton Photography)

Finishing out our Reunion Weekend celebration with one of the most popular Clark traditions – Dancing Under the Stars – and Through the Decades!

This year features The Party Factor Band live under the big top on the main green. Members of the class of 2024 join alumni at this event, a rite of passage before they join the ranks of Clark alumni on Monday!

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Welcome back Clarkies! Day two of Reunion Weekend is here – and it’s not too late to join us! Onsite registration and check-in are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Academic Commons in the Goddard Library.

We have a JAM-PACKED day for you with campus tours, a University Update with President David Fithian ’87, the fan-favorite Spree Day BBQ, an LGBTQ+ Reception, a tour of Clark’s newest building – the Center for Media Arts, Computing, & Design Tour, a BIPOC affinity Social, plus so much more!

Visit alumni.clarku.edu/reunion2024/schedule to see the full lineup of events and tell us in the comments what you’re looking forward to most!
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Alumni of all ages were back on the Clark campus to celebrate each other and remember what it means to be a .

Each year, the Clark Alumni Council Awards Committee honors alumni for their service to Clark and society. This year’s recipients, with their wide range of accomplishments and impacts, display a common bond — a passion to help others — that is deeply rooted in their Clark education.

Tonight at the annual Alumni Council awards dinner, four awards were presented:

* Young Alumni Award: Alex Turgeon ’16, MBA ’17
* University Award for Service to Society: Leah Penniman ’02, MAT ’03
* Challenging Convention Award: Margaret Guzman ’89
* Distinguished Service Award: Theresa Strempek ’79 (not pictured)

Read more at clarknow.clarku.edu/annual-alumni-awards-to-be-presented-during-reunion-weekend

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Clark’s class of 1974 is celebrating their milestone 50th reunion! What an incredible opportunity to share cherished memories with long-time friends and classmates.

Big thanks to the 50th Reunion Committee for volunteering their time and effort to make this weekend so special!

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This Friday, Freud knows the place to be – come find him IRL today to kick off REUNION WEEKEND!

The campus is buzzing, and everyone is so excited to be back together again! Check-in and onsite registration open at 11 in the Academic Commons in the Goddard Library. Come by to grab your program and gifts and get this reunion party started!

What event are YOU looking forward to this weekend? Tell us in the comments below!

Check out the full schedule of events at alumni.clarku.edu/reunion2024/schedule

Make sure you share your weekend moments with us on social media using the hashtags and
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Tonight we welcome Clark’s 17th Athletics Hall of Fame inductees!

* Katie Brothers ’02, Women’s Soccer
* Lynne Casey De Leon ’02, Field Hockey/Softball
* George Higginbottom ’30, Baseball/Basketball/Soccer (Awarded Posthumously)
* Gregory Marcotte ’95, Cross Country/Track
* John Toto ’99, Men’s Lacrosse
* Patrick Oroszko ’03, Men’s Basketball (Awarded Posthumously)

We are so excited to honor these incredible individuals with a ceremony and celebration to recognize their athletic achievements during their time at Clark University!

Read their features at tinyurl.com/2024AthleticsHOF

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Happy Thursday Clarkies! Reunion Weekend is almost here – but we have one more class to celebrate in our series – the class of 2024!

These soon-to-be alumni started their Clark journey during the height of the pandemic but experienced several historic moments during their time on campus. Over the past four years, these Clarkies have witnessed the inauguration of the University’s 10th President, David Fithian ’87; the establishment of the Becker School of Design & Technology at Clark University; the groundbreaking AND completion of the Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design; the formation of the Division of Student Success; to name a few!

We can’t wait to see how they will challenge convention and change our world!

Please join us in congratulating the class of 2024 and welcoming them into the Clark Alumni community!

P.S. - There's still time to join us at Reunion Weekend. Onsite Registration will be open in the Academic Commons Friday and Saturday. See the schedule for details > alumni.clarku.edu/reunion2024/schedule
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Clark is coming to Europe!

Vice President for University Advancement Joe Manok and Executive Director of Alumni & Friends Engagement and The Clark Fund Nicole Forgit invite you to join fellow Clarkies for networking and connecting in London, Paris, or Amsterdam!

London, UK - Tuesday, June 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Paris, France - Wednesday, June 12, 1900-2100

Amsterdam, Netherlands - Sunday, June 16, 1400-1600

Register here > clarku.edu/alumni/upcoming-events
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