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When We All Come Together

Since 1903, Clark students have been gathering for Spree Day, letting loose before finals. If you see a bunch of students on the green dancing, eating, and playing on inflatable slides, you know it’s that time of year. The campus also turns out for Midnight Mayhem basketball in the fall, International Gala in the spring, and plenty of student, academic, and research events in between. To cap it all off: Commencement and Reunion in May.

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October

Family and Friends Weekend

Fall is a great time to enjoy New England. Families and friends visit with students, enjoy activities and special events, and connect with other Clarkies.

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October and April

ClarkFEST

Clark undergraduates present their research and creative work twice a year, at ClarkFEST in October and April.

Students at international gala

March/April

International Gala

The International Student Association organizes International Gala every year, with students from all over campus contributing their song and dance talents.

Students dancing at Spree Day

April

Spree Day

Started in 1903, Spree Day — when classes are canceled and students enjoy a fun-filled day right before finals — is one of the most beloved traditions at Clark.

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April

Graduate Student Multidisciplinary Conference

This conference highlights the important scholarship produced by Clark’s talented graduate student community.

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May

Commencement

Undergraduate and graduate students step to the podium to receive their diplomas, and celebrate their achievements with family and friends.

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May

Reunion

Each year during Commencement weekend, Clark alumni arrive on campus to reconnect with old friends, meet the newest alumni, and dance under the stars.