Clark Campus to be Carbon Neutral by 2030

(not about lacrosse, but stay tuned for lacrosse updates in 2010)

According to a recent Telegram and Gazette article, Clark is one of 650 colleges taking the pledge to be more green.  The pledge is part of Clark's participation in the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC).  More info about ACUPCC

The University will upgrade energy systems, promote a bike share program and work to establish a culture of sustainability.

The students have started a program called "think before you ink" designed to reduce the number of printed pages.

"students are given a “paper allowance” for how many sheets of paper they can use in a year. If they go over 500 sheets in a semester, they have to pay 10 cents a sheet." T&G  12/16/2009

Clark Names New President

"David P. Angel, Clark University's provost and vice president of academic affairs, was named the ninth president of the college today."  Boston Globe 12/30/2009

"As the internal candidate, David Angel went through an exhaustive and comprehensive evaluation process unparalleled in the University's history," said Mosakowski. "We are confident that he will provide the leadership to open a new chapter for Clark.

- Clark University Press Release

Angel's resume 

This explains why Clark didn't build 20 foot walls around the campus

This is not about lacrosse, but it is good press for the school and it makes all of us look smarter.  Clark's neighborhood efforts were praised in a recent episode of Chronicle on Channel 5.

More info on the University Park Campus School (UPCS)

"A Huge Boost for our Program"

A recent press release on LaxPower.com profiles Clark's new assistant lacrosse coach Nick Gallagher.

 "To be able to bring in someone of Nick's playing experience and character is a huge boost for our program," said first-year head coach Jeff Cohen. "We are excited to have him join our coaching staff."

Gallagher is a former High School All-American and standout player at Ohio-Wesleyan University.  He is very dedicated to sport and will be a valuable asset to the coaching staff.