ALUMNI NEWS LETTER TO ALUMNI:
SCOTT ZOBACK ’04, M.P.A. ’05
Alumni Association President
// I 've been proud to serve you. As always, I welcome your thoughts or comments. Contact me anytime at szoback@alumni.clarku.edu, or by mail at Scott Zoback c/o Alumni Office, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester, MA 01610.
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here’s a saying: “When I came into this world, there were trees here for me. It is my duty to make sure there are trees for those who come after.” Take a minute, right now, to remember your Clark experience. Remember the friends you made for life; the professors; the uniqueness of the school. Clark exists for students, but it exists because of alumni. Over the past two years, I’ve talked to hundreds of alumni, from Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) to our 50-Year Association members. Our specific experiences may differ from era to era, but there is a certain tie that binds us all. And that tie matters. Regardless of generation, we are Clark. And all of our experiences at the University were due to those who came before us. Clark today is a vibrant campus with one of the best student bodies anywhere — because of alumni support. I’ve been consistently impressed with the passion we have as alumni for our school. And because of that, our Alumni Association and our University have made some incredible strides over the past two years. But there’s a lot more we can do to stay involved. For my fellow young alumni, there has never been a more important time to show your support for Clark. Attend an event in your area. Write into Class Notes. Register for Clark Connect, our online community. Donate to Clark in recognition that you benefited from alumni donations. Whether it’s $25 or $2,500, your contribution makes a significant impact on our GOLD giving rate. For all alumni, this is a great time to register to come back to campus for reunion — or just to say hi. Whatever your reason for returning, I’m proud to announce that the initial phase of the Clark University Virtual Alumni Center is just about complete. The center, which will be part of the Clark Connect website, describes the privileges available to alumni who are back on campus. Returning alumni will be able to access Wi-Fi, get a free coffee in the Academic Commons, get a discount lunch in the cafeteria, take a walking tour of campus, and access the special collections and archives, with an appointment. Additional programs are coming to the Virtual Alumni Center. For more information, or to let Clark know you’ll be back, please contact the Alumni Affairs office through clarku.edu/alumni or at 800-793-6246. This is my last column as Alumni Association president. Shaké Sulikyan ’01 is our president-elect, and we as an alumni body couldn’t be in more capable, intelligent, or insightful care. She’s going to be a fantastic leader and voice for us all. I love Clark. I’ve always believed that you can judge an academic institution best, not by its buildings or its surroundings, but by the people it attracts. And simply, Clark attracts the best. We are lucky to be alumni from a singularly special institution. I’m proud of what Clark is, and I look forward to continuing to plant trees for those who come after us for a long time. I hope you’ll join me. Best regards,
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