Winchester wins Div. 2 state boys' tennis title Jun 13, 2008
The veteran Sachems (23-0) made it five championships in six years with a commanding 5-0 win over Mount Greylock yesterday at Clark University. "We say in Winchester, 'We don't rebuild, we just reload,' " said coach Erik Hamilton, whose team is 70-1 with three state titles in his three seasons. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Seniors power C-C to team title Jun 13, 2008
"The afternoon's most anticipated match lived up to its billing, as freshman Alex Steinroeder took a tight battle from Longmeadow's Matt Himmelsbach at No. 1 singles. The 7-5, 6-4 decision, filled with long baseline rallies, ended long after the gold trophy was set to reside with the Patriots. After falling behind, 5-1, in the opening set, Steinroeder came back to tie it at 5 when Himmelsbach uncharacteristically missed an easy opportunity at the net."To be down and come back, that's a microcosm... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
A three-peat for boys tennis Jun 13, 2008
It took just one hour and 20 minutes for the Sachems (23-0) to take care of business against West champion Mount Greylock, 5-0, in Thursday's state final at Clark University in Worcester. Winchester first singles Karsten Rathlev won his match, 6-2, 7-5, and to provide a picture of just how one-side this was, that was by far the closest match of the afternoon. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
State champs once again Jun 13, 2008
On Wednesday, Winchester played for the Division 2 state championship against Notre Dame of Worcester at the Corash Tennis Courts at Clark University. Eighty-five degrees with a light breeze were the conditions, and the Sachems once again went to work. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
A-B storms by Algonquin Jun 12, 2008
The Rebels had it going for 20 straight matches until running into Winchester - again - in yesterday's final at Clark University in Worcester. And the Sachems, who lost just one player from last year's team, again beat Notre Dame, 4-1, to cap their second straight unbeaten season (23-0). (Boston Globe)
Rancor grows in pilots union Jun 11, 2008
Now, "you have a situation where different locals of the same union are vying with each other," said Gary Chaison, professor of labor relations at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. "You have Northwest pilots believing they're at a disadvantageous position relative to the other agreement.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Boys tennis to play for state title Thursday Jun 11, 2008
The Winchester High boys tennis team will play for the Division 2 state championship Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Clark University in Worcester, after defeating Dover-Sherborn, 4-1, in Tuesday's state semifinal in Lexington. Full story to come later this morning. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Girls tennis one step away after beating Cohasset, 3-2 Jun 11, 2008
Less than 24 hours after the Sachem girls lacrosse team won a state championship, the ladies of the hard courts will aim to join them in the winners circle when they take on Division 2 Central champion Notre Dame Academy Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Clark University in Worcester. Winchester (22-0) earned its berth in the final with Tuesday s 3-2 win over South champion Cohasset. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Algonquin 3, Marlborough 2: T-Hawks back on top Jun 8, 2008
The Tomahawks' first victory on the Corash Tennis Courts at Clark University came in No. 2 doubles, where Jennifer Pigott and Christina Hays defeated Marlborough's Jackie Cheung and Erina Sato, 6-3, 6-0. Moments later, Britt Kelley smashed match point in between Emily Koester and Anisha Gundewar to give her and teammate Haley Bourke a 6-0, 6-1 triumph at No. 1 doubles and a 2-0 Algonquin lead. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Navigators anchor baseball team in Lynn for long haul Jun 5, 2008
Clark University head coach Jason Falcon will manage the team on the field. Rosenfield won't meddle much in the on-field activity, leaving that to head coach Jason Falcon, also the skipper at Clark University. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Wall Street bets on Obama Jun 4, 2008
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Turkish historian not the best choice for Clark University Jun 3, 2008
RE "" (City & Region, May 29): Clark University is of course free to hire whomever it chooses, but to assert that Taner Akcam was the "best scholar in the pool" seems a long stretch. First, he is not, as the article suggests, a "Turkish historian" insofar as his undergraduate studies were in economics and his graduate studies were in sociology. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Don't paint ethnic groups into an academic corner Jun 3, 2008
I TAKE issue with the opening sentence of David Abel's article: "It's like appointing a non-Jewish German to teach Holocaust studies, but Clark University has already done that." Since when is academic research classified as belonging to the scrutiny of one ethnic group and not the other. If members of the media could resist the sensationalistic urge to jump on preconceived notions as to who is more prone to study a particular subject in history, maybe then they would not be so quick to... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Racing to Hartford: The senate seat May 30, 2008
Goldberg earned his bachelor's degree in English at Clark University, a master's degree in journalism at Boston University School of Communication, a law degree at University of Connecticut School of Law, and a graduate law degree in taxation at New York University School of Law. Martin grew up in Stamford. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Honors (May 30) May 30, 2008
Gaziyeva, a student at Clark University, took part in the International Business and Trade program. The Washington Semester Program offers undergraduate students from throughout the United States and the world an opportunity to come to the nation s capital to study government through first-hand experience and contact with political, business and community leaders. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Turkish historian to study genocide May 29, 2008
It's like appointing a non-Jewish German to teach Holocaust studies, but Clark University has already done that. The Worcester school recently named a Turkish historian to be chairman of Armenian genocide studies. (Boston Globe)
AMA Foundation Names Minority Scholars Award Recipients May 29, 2008
The Minority Scholars Awards are given in collaboration with the AMA Minority Affairs Consortium, with support from Pfizer Inc. Recipients of the awards are: Keri Allen University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Elizabeth Alm University of Minnesota Medical School, Twin Cities La Shawna Clark University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Jose Figueroa Harvard Medical School Nevine Hanna David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Marcus Iwane John A. Burns School of Medicine,... (PR Newswire)
Motorists driving less; truckers driving slower May 29, 2008
I've stopped expensive driving for vacations, said Gary Chaison, a professor of industrial relations at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. a suburb of Boston. (Globe and Mail)
Gender Neutral Housing At UConn Passes First Test May 26, 2008
About 30 colleges and universities nationwide now offer some variation of gender neutral housing, including and Clark University in Worcester. UConn decided to start small last September by opening one suite. (FOX61, CT)
Patriots sweep individual tennis titles May 20, 2008
Steinroder, Megowen and King will play in the state semifinals June 14 at Clark University in Worcester. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Concord Journal, MA)
General Motors, Chrysler Workers in Canada Ratify Three-Year Labor Accords May 20, 2008
It's wonderful news, as wonderful news as you're going to get in the auto industry,'' said , a labor-relations professor at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, before the votes. CAW President ``has indicated he understands the problems of the industry. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Tentative agreement may end strike that disrupted production at 32 GM plants May 18, 2008
Gary Chaison, a professor of industrial relations at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, said the union must point to the buyouts and buydowns as examples of what it gained by keeping workers on strike for 12 weeks. "The union has to tell the membership that it was all worth it, or else tell them that we have to go back to work because we're not going to do any better," Chaison said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
GM, Chrysler Reach Tentative Contract Agreements With Canadian Workers May 16, 2008
It's a tactical victory'' for the CAW, said , a labor-relations professor at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts ... Any auto-labor agreement will have to deal with job losses, Clark University's Chaison said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Controversial coeds: More colleges allow people of opposite sex to room together May 15, 2008
At least two dozen schools, including Brown University, the University of Pennsylvania, Oberlin College, Clark University and the California Institute of Technology, allow some or all students to share a room with anyone they choose - including someone of the opposite sex. This spring, as students sign up for next year's room, more schools are following suit, including Stanford University. (Carroll County Times)
Forceful advice goes May 13, 2008
And when they feel pressured themselves, they put pressure on their kids, explains Wendy Grol nick, a professor of psychology at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. and co-author with Kathy Seal of "Pressured Parents, Stressed Out Kids: Dealing With Competition While Raising a Successful Child" (Prometheus Press, $17. (NJ.com -- Times)
Unions fear bad pairing for United May 11, 2008
Gary Chaison, professor of labor relations at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. called the US Airways-America West merger "very messy" and added that a United-US Airways merger would be "troublesome.". (Denver Post)
Family, girlfriend recall a 'vibrant' life cut short May 10, 2008
He had an argument early Saturday morning with his girlfriend, Emma Gabriele, 21, a senior at Clark University. She lived in a third-floor apartment near campus in Worcester, Mass. (Albany Times Union)
Local teens to represent the state May 10, 2008
MacPhee is a senior at North Andover High School who will be attending Clark University in western Massachusetts this fall and expects to study history and education. He has worked with Youth Government for four years, and this is his second year in North Carolina for the national conference. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Winthrop High School announces top students May 9, 2008
Alexa will attend Clark University, majoring in psychology. Briana Chu is the daughter of Sing and Alison Chu of Winthrop. (Courier Publications, ME)
GM is offering $200 million to settle American Axle strike May 9, 2008
"The strikes are having an effect," said Gary Chaison, a labor professor at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. "General Motors has assessed the leverage of the UAW and has decided that the UAW can hurt it in this dispute.". (Detroit Free Press)
Top 50 IP People Under 45 May 8, 2008
But the most pressing task for the University of Chicago J.D. and Clark University history major is the landmark case Viacom brought against Google last year that will help define the meaning of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act. According to Pierre-Louis, the suit can already take credit for YouTube's announcement that it plans to filter illegally uploaded content. (Law.com)
Workers strike at plant making popular GM car May 8, 2008
Gary Chaison, a professor of industrial relations at Clark University in Massachusetts, noted that several other GM plants that are less important to the automaker's turnaround efforts threatened to strike weeks ago but continued negotiations without picketing. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
GM workers strike Malibu plant in Kansas May 6, 2008
Gary Chaison, a professor of industrial relations at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, noted that several other GM plants that are less important to the automaker's turnaround efforts threatened to strike weeks ago but have continued negotiations without picketing. "It's very rare that you get strikes on issues like this," Professor Chaison said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Worcester's turn-around school Apr 21, 2008
The school also benefits from its partnership with nearby Clark University, which sends college student volunteers into the school and promises free college tuition for University Park students who graduate and meet Clark's admissions standards ... James R. Gomes is the director of the Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise at Clark University. (Boston Globe)
Student loan confusion opens market niche Apr 20, 2008
"We don't expect this to be mainstream anytime soon, but I do expect some of the smarter, more involved students to see this as an option," says chief executive Chirag Chaman, an alumnus of Worcester's Clark University. "It could help a small number of students, but I don't think it's going to solve a national credit crunch," Tony Erwin says of peer-to-peer lending. (Boston Globe)
THE NORTHWEST-DELTA DEAL 2 unions will try to ground merger Apr 16, 2008
"It certainly complicates things," said Gary Chaison, a labor expert and professor of management at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. "The lesser-unionized airline will probably become more thoroughly unionized.". (Detroit Free Press)
Chuttani finishes 13th at state bee Apr 15, 2008
Dover-Sherborn Middle School Geographic Bee winner Milan Chuttani finished among the top 13 students in the Massachusetts section of the National Geographic Bee on Friday, April 4, at Clark University in Worcester. The Dover sixth-grader finished in 13th place out of 100 Massachusetts fifth- through eighth-graders who qualified for the state competition by winning their school bee and then passing a written exam. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, April 10, 2008 Apr 15, 2008
This past Saturday, the Massachusetts State History Day competition was held at Clark University in Worcester. Winchester High School was represented by projects in the Historical Paper and Group Documentary categories. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Kennedy students score big in state's National History Day competition Apr 15, 2008
First and second place winners then went on to compete at the state competition held at Clark University. All first and second place winners of the state contest will compete at the National Contest held at the University of Maryland, College Park. (Somerville Journal, MA)
UAW strike could cut production of GM's hot-selling products Apr 12, 2008
It just seems to be spreading, said Gary Chaison, a labor specialist at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. We're heading into some very difficult times for the UAW and the American auto industry. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Student knows where to bee Apr 11, 2008
The state competition was held Friday, April 4, at Clark University in Worcester. The 13-year-old is the son of William and Sharon Lee. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Glenna Regan recognized at History Day competition Apr 11, 2008
Glenna Regan, of Wakefield and a sophomore at Wakefield High School, was among several students who participated in the National History Day competition held at Clark University on April 5. For her efforts she received an honorable mention for her individual performance on the Homestead Steel Strike. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Around Town April 9 -- Remembrance of trains past Apr 10, 2008
The following Marshfield residents were named to the dean's list for the fall 2007 semester at their respective colleges: Marist College, Abigail E. Baker, Fairfield University, Jacquelyn Gentile; Holy Cross, Stephanie Chaisson; Clark University, Mary E. Joyal; Providence College, Richard Herb; Mount Ida College, Jacqueline Tulis; Norwich University, Matthew Rader; Liberty University, Jaclyn MacDonald; and Skidmore College, Ross Jaffe. REEVES EXCELS AT GETTYSBURG. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Brice Victor Selected to Play in NEISL All-Star Game Apr 9, 2008
May 3rd at Clark University ... The game, featuring some of the top players from around the region, will be held May 3rd at Clark University. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
WHS students make history on History Day Apr 7, 2008
Francucci, Zhang and New will compete in the state finals on April 5, at Clark University in Worcester. Students who are successful at the state competition will represent Massachusetts at the National History Day Finals, June 15-19, at the University of Maryland at College Park, Md. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Affirmative Action for Boys Apr 5, 2008
"We sit and talk about why no men are applying for leadership roles," says Jason Zelesky, associate dean of students at Clark University in Massachusetts, which is 60-40 female. "Do we need to concentrate more on traditional masculine words--'Be a leader on campus,' as opposed to 'Come join our team'?" He's launching a "men helping men" support program to help boys adjust to their minority status. (Time.com)
Massachusetts History Day winning entries Mar 27, 2008
Kasey Conlon, Claire Dapkiewicz, Lauren Kennedy, Alissa Kotowski, and Tania DeStefano will compete in the state finals on April 5, at Clark University in Worcester. If they are successful at the State Competition they will represent Massachusetts at the National History Day Finals, June 15-19, at the University of Maryland. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Wakefield students take part in History Day competition Mar 20, 2008
The following were winners: First Place Documentary: Rex Lam and Brian Li First Place Individual Performance: Glenna Regan Second Place Individual Documentary: Larissa Lam Second Place Group Performance: Kristen Dinapoli, Gina Falzone, Alex Guay and Lauren Marsden Second Place Web sites: Jonah Faigel Honorable Mention Individual Documentary: Ryan Suh Honorable Mention Group Performance: Jay Phipps, Matt Mochi and Mike Santiago The winning students will be competing in the state competition,... (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Toyota Says Union Vote at Ontario Plant Is Canceled After Union Withdraws Mar 20, 2008
That's a fairly common strategy, for the employer to add a number of employees to the proposed bargaining unit to dilute the percentage support for the union,'' , a professor of industrial relations at Clark University in Worcester, Massachussetts, said in an interview. The union needs signed cards for at least 40 percent of the proposed bargaining unit to get an election, which would be conducted by the Ontario Labour Relations Board. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Silvestri makes it to state Geographic Bee Mar 19, 2008
The state bee will be held at Clark University in Worcester on April 4. The state winner will receive $100, a globe and a trip to Washington, D.C., where they will represent Massachusetts in the national finals at the National Geographic Society headquarters May 20-21. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Talk to focus on resilient children Mar 19, 2008
He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Clark University and did additional training at the University of Colorado Medical School. He is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and has served as Director of the Department of Psychology at McLean Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Video: Finding the best foot forward Mar 15, 2008
"Most swimming problems have been studied in the context of water," notes Arshad Kudrolli of Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Goldman "pushes that boundary in exciting ways, by considering how animals propel themselves on complex surfaces.". (Nature News Service)
ASU hires pioneer in geographic, sustainable sciences Mar 15, 2008
Billie Lee Turner currently is a professor at Clark University in Worcester, Mass, and director of the Graduate School of Geography at Clark's George Perkins Marsh Institute. "With the addition of Billie to our geography faculty, ASU takes a significant leap onto the national climate hazards arena, one of the most salient sustainability issues of our time," ASU President Michael Crow said in a prepared statement. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Poetry contest comes to Framingham Mar 7, 2008
Jayarama is one of 41 students who will compete in the Poetry Out Loud semifinals at the Framingham Civic League and Clark University in Worcester Saturday. On Sunday, 18 of those students will compete in Boston when judges will choose one student to represent Massachusetts at the national competition in Washington, D.C. in April. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Easton-Bell Sports Names Paul Harrington CEO Mar 5, 2008
He holds a bachelor s degree from Clark University in Worcester, Mass. and a master s degree in business administration from Babson College in Wellesley, Mass. (BusinessWire)
Faked Holocaust memoir: Den of lies Mar 2, 2008
Daniel asked Lawrence L. Langer, a Simmons College professor emeritus, a preeminent authority on Holocaust narratives, and Deborah Dwork, director of the Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University, to read the manuscript. Dwork recalls that she and Langer, who discussed it, pointed out numerous historical and geographical errors to Daniel. (Boston Globe)
Fun in a box: How to turn pre-fab fun into something special Feb 24, 2008
Children's lives are more structured than ever, says Wendy S. Grolnick, a child development researcher and professor at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. Boxed sets, Grolnick says, can "take some of the creativity and spontaneity out of these experiences, and give a sense that there's a best way to do it or a right way to do it.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Washington Class 4A wrestling championships results Feb 17, 2008
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Sunday, February 17, 2008 12:47 AM PST. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Stopping the primary madness Feb 15, 2008
That afternoon, a large crowd at Clark University in Worcester cheered as Democrat Hillary Clinton made her case there. And late that night, a huge gathering greeted Barack Obama at the World Trade Center in Boston. (Boston Globe)
Best U.S. factory jobs in rising jeopardy Feb 15, 2008
"Those jobs are going and they're not coming back," says Gary Chaison, a labor expert at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. In part, he says, manufacturers see moves such as the job buyouts as "a path for them to become low-cost producers by eliminating the high costs of American labor.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Local student goes green Feb 15, 2008
Clark University undergraduate Katelyn R. McGrath, of Wilmington, recently presented results and recommendations from research conducted in conjunction with the fall semester course The Sustainable University ... Clark University is a private, co-educational liberal-arts research university with 2,200 undergraduate and 800 graduate students. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Wacky weather week began with terrific POI doubleheader Feb 8, 2008
Wendy Grolnick, professor of psychology at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. wrote a book called Pressured Parents. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Super-successful siblings: Is it nature or nurture? Feb 6, 2008
Pressure may appear to work in the short term, says Wendy Grolnick, professor of psychology at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. and author of Pressured Parents, Stressed Out Kids. (USA Today)
Heavy voter turnout expected in Mass. presidential primaries Feb 5, 2008
Clinton attended a town hall meeting yesterday at Clark University in Worcester. Obama was planning to attend a rally last night with Governor Deval Patrick and Senator Edward M. Kennedy at the Seaport World Trade Center. (Boston Globe)
Issue of war may tip Mass. voters in favor of Obama Feb 5, 2008
US Representative Jim McGovern and his daughter, Molly, introduced Senator Hillary Clinton of New York at a campaign stop at Clark University in Worcester ... WORCESTER - Elsa Scheie was rushing across campus in blue Chuck Taylor hightops and a red Clark University sweatshirt yesterday to hear Hillary Clinton's speech ... "It's the war in Iraq. That is what has me pretty much decided on voting for Obama," she said, walking toward the packed Clark University gymnasium where Clinton delivered a... (Boston Globe)
