Clark 101
The Massachusetts city where Clark University is located
What is Worcester?
Clark’s first president founded this major professional organization for psychologists.
What is the American Psychological Association (APA)?
This phrase captures Clark’s ethos of questioning norms to make change.
What is “Challenge Convention. Change Our World.”?
The abbreviation for Clark’s undergraduate student government.
What is CUSC (Clark Undergraduate Student Council)?
This restaurant has karaoke nights on Fridays
What is Mint Bar?
This nearby street is known for student-friendly eateries and shops.
What is Main Street?
The inventor of the bazooka, and the world's first liquid-fueled rocket, which was successfully launched on March 16, 1926.
Who is Robert Hutchings Goddard?
Springtime tradition announced at the last minute each year.
What is spree day?
Organization that supports international students and global programming.
What is the International Students Association (ISA)?
This park is in front of the university
What is University Park?
Clark’s athletic teams go by this nickname.
What are the Cougars?
The nearby town where Goddard launched the first liquid-fuel rocket in 1926.
What is Auburn (Massachusetts)?
Annual showcase featuring performances from cultures around the world.
What is Gala?
The student-run newspaper at Clark.
What is The Scarlet?
Popular local museum students love (hint: art)
What is Worcester Art Museum?
The philanthropist who endowed Clark and lent his name to the original academic hall.
Who is Jonas G. Clark?
In 1909, these two pioneering psychoanalysts came to Clark University to deliver landmark lectures.
Who are Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung?
Campus-wide research and creative works showcase held each semester.
What is ClarkFest?
Student theatre group known for musicals and plays.
What is Clark Musical Theatre (CMT)?
One of the oldest public parks in the U.S., not far from campus.
What is Elm Park?
The year Clark University was founded.
What is 1887?
Goddard’s wartime research contributed to the precursor of this shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon.
What is the bazooka?
The series of end-of-year events reserved for graduating students in the days leading up to Commencement.
What is Senior Week?
Student club that plans outdoor trips like hikes and ski days.
What is the Outing Club?
This commuter rail line connects Worcester to Boston’s South Station.
What is the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line?