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Facilities Grades:
Quick StatsPopular Places to Chill
- Academic Commons
- Dana Commons (intercultural center)
- The Green (academic walkway)
- The Grind (when open)
- The UC
Student Centers
- The University Center (The UC)
Libraries
- Carlson Sciences Library
- Guy Burnham Map and Aerial Photography Library
- Jeanne X. Kasperson
- Language Arts Resource Center
- Research Library
- Robert Hutchings Goddard Library (main library)
- Rose Library in Cohen-Lasry House
- Traina Center Resource Library
Athletic Centers
- Bickman Fitness Center
- Dolan Field House
- The Kneller Athletic Center
College Prowler Take
If there is one thing that Clark knows how to do, it is to maintain its facilities. Students may complain about the age of some of the dorms, but most don’t realize the amount of work that goes into them each summer. Many of the dorms and houses get completely repainted, and some of them get recarpeted, as well. The landscapers do a great job of keeping the grass cut and flowers planted in the spring, and the insides of the buildings are cleaned from top to bottom. On top of that, new buildings are being constructed and old buildings are being gutted and renovated all the time. As a matter of fact, the Goddard Library has been renovated recently. The University Center, Dana Commons, Goddard Library, the Kneller, and the campus Green are the major parts of the Clark campus, and each one is integral to student life. Being only about the size of two city blocks, the main campus facilities are all very close to one another and get a lot of traffic each day. The fairly new biology buildings and the Traina center for the Arts are worth checking out after arriving on campus. Clark is not constructed to be a fully self-sufficient island apart from the surroundings of Worcester, which is why the administration chose to have an open-campus policy and not implement some entertainment features that some other campuses have. Clark has no need for on-campus movie theaters, clubs, or bowling alleys since the ones in Worcester are all so close and easy to get to. But, even without the need for such things, the school still does its best to use each building to its fullest potential for the students. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
ClaMD says: Clark University 2016 Undecided  |
The gym is too small for my...
The gym is too small for my taste—there between five and eight bikes, ellipticals, and treadmills each and two stair-steppers. I have never used the weights, but it would definitely be nice to have a few more treadmills available. The new library at Clark is really great! The first floor Academic Commons is a fantastic place to hang out with friends, grab a bite to eat, or study all night long for a test. The whole library has been renovated, and it is really a great place to get work done.
Facilities: February 21, 2009
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ClaJK says: Clark University 2016 Undecided |
The facilities are very nice. I...
The facilities are very nice. I like the size—they're always clean and have the right technology.
Facilities: February 18, 2009
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Clasw says: Clark University 2015 Other |
All of the facilities are great!...
All of the facilities are great! The library has been renovated, and has a new café and study lounge. The gym is free and has great machines.
Facilities: February 18, 2009
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awu says: Clark University 2016 Other |
The athletic center sucks, and ...
The athletic center sucks, and they really don't give a crap about it. The library just got jazzed up, and it's the academic commons now. It's actually pretty nice, and you see people there all the time.
Facilities: February 11, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Yes, everything is nice. Most...
Yes, everything is nice. Most places are being done over or being updated! |
FactsWhat To Do on Campus
You can watch the big-screen TV in the lounge, play foosball, ping-pong, or pool at the Grind, which is open until 2 a.m. on weekends. Bistro is open until 2 a.m. on weeknights. On Fridays, student organizations usually organize some sort of activity like bingo or a movie night with free food. Also, the Academic Commons is a really popular place to hang out. SPOC has game nights, and there are musical performances every Thursday night for Freud’s Open Mic Night.
Favorite Things To Do
Watching movies on Thursdays and Fridays, or going to big performances in Atwood Hall, like the once-a -semester musicals. Little Center puts on plays and acts by Clark students quite often. People really like to hang out in the UC or Academic Commons to unwind. There’s always some event happening, either during the week or during the weekend, and they are always worth checking out.
Movie Theater on Campus
- Razzo Hall and Jefferson 320
Bar on Campus
- None, although there are a few within walking distance of campus. Administration is very seriously considering allowing the Grind to serve beer and wine in accordance with their current license.
Coffeehouse on Campus
- Freud’s Coffee House in Dana Commons
- Higgins Bistro in Dana Commons
- Jazzman's Café in Academic Commons at Goddard Library
- The Grind (student-run and often closed for semesters at a time)
Did You Know?Clark has just renovated Goddard Library in 2009, and its Academic Commons is all jazzed up with sofas, chairs, couches, Jazzman’s café, and a computer lab.
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