Clark Slang

Know the slang, know the school. The following is a list of things you really need to know before coming to Clark. The more of these words you know, the better off you'll be.

24

Store 24 is one of the closest 24-hour convenience stores

CCN

Clark Cable Network, Clark's movie channel

Dana

Dana Commons, this is the international center; also used interchangeably for Dana Hall

Freud

The statue of Freud that sits in the center of campus

GIS

The Global Information Systems major/department

IDCE

The International Development and Social Change major/department

IR

The International Relations major/department

ITS

Information Technology Services; they will fix your computer.

JC

Jonas Clark, the main academic building on campus

Moonlight

The late-night food spot in the student center

PA

Peer Advisor; these are a select group of students that work with the incoming freshmen to help get them acclimated to Clark.

Red Square

The square in the center of campus in front of the main academic building named for its red concrete tiles

RLH

Residential Life and Housing; they are the administrative office that controls campus housing.

ROCU

The on-again off-again Clark radio station—currently only supports Internet broadcasting

The Beast

The Bistro

The Centrum

The DCU Center was formerly called the Worcester Centrum, and many people still refer to it as such. Check out the venue at www.centrumcentre.com.

The Den

The small room in Dana Commons that is used for functions like dance parties

The Green

The Green is the big lawn in between the main academic buildings on campus.

The UC

The University Center