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Welcome! To add your memory of Professor Clark, click on the "+" symbol in the lower right-hand corner. 

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Welcome! To add your memory of Professor Clark, click on the "+" symbol in the lower right-hand corner. 

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I saw Bob on Friday, and the main topic of our conversation was how impressed he was by the students in his class and the work they were doing. 

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I saw Bob on Friday, and the main topic of our conversation was how impressed he was by the students in his class and the work they were doing. 

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I am grateful for having the opportunity of being under the guidance and support of Dr. Clark. He has taught me so much over the years-- things that I will forever keep with me.

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I was recently talking to someone about how I was grateful to be learning under such a knowledgeable professor. I wish that I’d gotten the chance to take more classes from Dr. Clark, and I wish I hadn’t missed my last class with him. He seemed so excited for our new films.

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Dr. Bob Clark and Olivia Swyers at Initials 2019.

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Dr. Bob Clark was always very enthusiastic and supportive of our students presenting their research at the Initials forum!

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I am a colleague and friend of Bob's, a professor at the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) and, like him, a specialist in medieval theatre. Bob was a rare colleague because of his humanity, his always welcoming good humour and his gift for sharing. He taught me a lot and I am shocked and saddened by his sudden death. With all my thoughts, Estelle

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He was like a big brother to me.  I'm still shocked by his passing.  He will be in my heart forever. 

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He was like a big brother to me.  I'm still shocked by his passing.  He will be in my heart forever. 

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Bob gifted us with an example of a life well lived. He didn't wait until retirement to travel and enjoy life. He was a supportive colleague and a caring teacher. He was principled and stood up for the vulnerable. He knew how to enjoy what is available - whether he was in Paris or MHK. I'm so glad I got to know him.

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Bob gifted us with an example of a life well lived. He didn't wait until retirement to travel and enjoy life. He was a supportive colleague and a caring teacher. He was principled and stood up for the vulnerable. He knew how to enjoy what is available - whether he was in Paris or MHK. I'm so glad I got to know him.

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Bob's enthusiasm for travel inspires me to adventure, his research on medieval conduct literature animates my own scholarship, and his generosity to students represents a model I aspire to.

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Our friend Bob Clark was a serious scholar, teacher, and singer, but never took things more seriously than necessary. He loved to laugh and seriously loved a good party. This one was at his house, with the theme of “Anything Goes.”

Thanks for all the good times at LABCO, on campus, on stage in McCain, and everywhere we met. We will miss you terribly. 💜💜💜

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Bob Clark was my teacher for a conversation class in grad school! He was also a grad student or recent grad at the time, so we connected over enthusiasm for all things medieval. I loved his class, and it was always a treat to see him at a conference. It’s a big loss, and I wish he could’ve enjoyed retirement longer.

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I took a class with Dr. Clark my first year of college - I'd been so bored my first semester and his course on History and Memory got me interested in school again.

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It seems as though all the photos I have of Bob are from travels where we met up—Paris, London, Malta, even Kalamazoo… but I met him in Manhattan, KS where he was a colleague and friend of my husband (Michael Ramsay). We are sad at the news of his death and will always remember him with love.

Donna Rogers

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When I first arrived in Manhattan in the 1990s, Bob was, I think, the first person outside my department to befriend me. We met at Espresso Royale, had coffee, and talked. He was so kind, so supportive, and so interesting. I admired his great teaching, and I remember loving his parties. We're missing you!

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His is a great loss. He was my first professor that I met in-person when I arrived at K-State and he shocked me by his simplicity and sense of humor. I took several classes with him and used to work out of his office for the Studies in 20th & 21st Century Literature (STTCL) that I managed the database. I never saw him not smiling. He will be terribly missed. - Dr. Mary Mba

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I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. He was just the kindest and most caring person. When I first meet him a long time ago he had opened his home to a graduate student that needed a place to stay. I always enjoyed seeing him and chatting with him on campus and will miss him.
Bente Janda

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Bob was a member of my chosen family in Manhattan. He was a trusted friend and so very kind. He was my muse because when he saw an opportunity he did not hesitate to take advantage. We shared a love of music, especially opera and saw many together. He was brilliant and funny. He will always be in my heart. I miss him terribly.

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There was one time I brought my kitten to class on a whim and Dr. Clark just rolled with it. We had lots of fun in that class. Peace and love to everyone.

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Bob was a true humanist. He was very concerned about everyone around him. He was concerned about his students, his colleagues, his friends and his family. He and I had numerous conversations about the state of humanity, what was wrong about it and what was right about it. I couldn't ask for a better friend. He will be missed greatly.

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Bob was a true humanist. He was very concerned about everyone around him. He was concerned about his students, his colleagues, his friends and his family. He and I had numerous conversations about the state of humanity, what was wrong about it and what was right about it. I couldn't ask for a better friend. He will be missed greatly.

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Bob Clark at Bluestem Bistro, March 2021

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I was lucky enough to have Bob Clark as a colleague during my one year as a K-State faculty member. We were supposed to co-teach a humanities course together in fall of 2012, but I took a job elsewhere. Bob and I got together for coffee 9 years later and it was a lovely moment. What a noble soul; just a delight. So dedicated. I will miss him.

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I am very saddened by his passing. When I was at KSU, I had the privilege to work with him for a few years. I remember him as kind, helpful, and always committed to students. We shared the love for the French culture, history, literature and fashion. I am so sorry he left so early!
Resquiescat in pace, dr. Clark!
Oana Najjar

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I had Prof Clark my first year at K-State in French Film and again this semester in Occupied France. His classes were some of the most fascinating I have ever taken. Prof Clark always brought movies and books into class that made me see our class topics in a new light-- they are the kind of works that keep you thinking and talking about them for years. I will miss him greatly and will forever think of him when watching French films or reading about France's role in WWII.

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Dr. Clark helped introduce me to so much French literature and made me appreciate so many different pieces through his teaching. He will be missed and I’m so thankful to have been able to learn from him.

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My earliest memory of Bob was a cultural studies conference at KSU, where he was presenting a paper. What a kind, gentle, and generous scholar, and I'm glad to say he became my friend as well as my colleague. What a shock to learn that he is gone, but we can keep his memory alive in the way we live our lives.

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My earliest memory of Bob was a cultural studies conference at KSU, where he was presenting a paper. What a kind, gentle, and generous scholar, and I'm glad to say he became my friend as well as my colleague. What a shock to learn that he is gone, but we can keep his memory alive in the way we live our lives.

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Bob, I'll never forget you. You were a professor who touched many lives.  We became close after my trip with you to Paris and would later meet up in Paris whenever we were both in town.  You loved life and you loved to laugh.  You will live forever in your students.  Each time I go to the Cluny Museum, you will forever be my muse.
Much love, Alex Hutchins

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I have known Bob for many years. We were going to travel together to the medieval studies conference in Kalamazoo this week. We communicated just a few days before he died, and I had no hint that this was imminent. I am presenting a paper in a session he organized for our late mutual friend, Ellen Friedrich. Now I dedicate it to both of them. I have made a generous donation to the Bonnie Wheeler Fellowship Fund to honor Bob and Ellen.

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I have known Bob for many years. We were going to travel together to the medieval studies conference in Kalamazoo this week. We communicated just a few days before he died, and I had no hint that this was imminent. I am presenting a paper in a session he organized for our late mutual friend, Ellen Friedrich. Now I dedicate it to both of them. I have made a generous donation to the Bonnie Wheeler Fellowship Fund to honor Bob and Ellen.

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Four prevailing memories of our dearly beloved friend, Bob Clark, have kept him close since his departure. The first, about ten years ago—around the time my younger sister in Texas was dying from cancer—his confirming smiles sent “bass to soprano” in recognition of my enthusiastic appreciation for the musical selections of our Flint Hills Masterworks Choral Director, Reg Pittman; most especially Gabriel Faure’s ‘Cantique de Jean Racine’…  The second, his decisive and diplomatic communication with the proper KSU authorities clarifying the adequacy of Pedro Minguedy Bondo’s (Vice President of Academic Affairs, Universidade Agostinho Neto, Luanda) C Average in Philosophy from the Sorbonne in Paris.  Thanks to Bob, Pedro’s resulting PhD in Curriculum Development from KSU, continues to open doors in the field of Education at UAN, Pedro’s native university in Angola…  The third, his sparkling verbal expression of gratitude and praise for the Feijoada  (made by my Brazilian girlfriend) served at the going-away-picnic for FHMC Director Jeff Ward & family last summer… And fourth, Bob’s amazingly courageous presence at Enid & Lew Coche’s 2023 Friends of K-State Student Opera Fundraiser, where with stunning poise he graciously shared with me the story of his December 12th  KUMC surgery leading to his happy, hope-filled return to the classroom and the students he loved…My deepest sympathy to all who miss him. 

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Four prevailing memories of our dearly beloved friend, Bob Clark, have kept him close since his departure. The first, about ten years ago—around the time my younger sister in Texas was dying from cancer—his confirming smiles sent “bass to soprano” in recognition of my enthusiastic appreciation for the musical selections of our Flint Hills Masterworks Choral Director, Reg Pittman; most especially Gabriel Faure’s ‘Cantique de Jean Racine’…  The second, his decisive and diplomatic communication with the proper KSU authorities clarifying the adequacy of Pedro Minguedy Bondo’s (Vice President of Academic Affairs, Universidade Agostinho Neto, Luanda) C Average in Philosophy from the Sorbonne in Paris.  Thanks to Bob, Pedro’s resulting PhD in Curriculum Development from KSU, continues to open doors in the field of Education at UAN, Pedro’s native university in Angola…  The third, his sparkling verbal expression of gratitude and praise for the Feijoada  (made by my Brazilian girlfriend) served at the going-away-picnic for FHMC Director Jeff Ward & family last summer… And fourth, Bob’s amazingly courageous presence at Enid & Lew Coche’s 2023 Friends of K-State Student Opera Fundraiser, where with stunning poise he graciously shared with me the story of his December 12th  KUMC surgery leading to his happy, hope-filled return to the classroom and the students he loved…My deepest sympathy to all who miss him. 

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The first class of my first day at K-State as a wee little Freshmen was FREN 501 with Dr. Clark, where, among many other treasures, I was introduced to Marie de France and Edouard Manet's scandalous "Olympia"--a Christmas pastiche of which I gave Dr. Clark at the end of the semester. His vast knowledge as a specialist of his field, his delight in interacting with students who shared his passion, his distaste for the moody IT equipment in Eisenhower all culminated in a humorous, gentle, and wise being. Dr. Clark brought out the humanity and ingenuity of the many people we studied, revealing his own humanity in the process, bringing me to consider mine and what I should do with that knowledge. It was an honor to have learned so much from you, Dr. Clark.

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Bob was a very good and special friend. We met for the 1st time in 2000 in Paris and we saw each other every year when he came in France, the Country that he loved so much. We spent a lot time together enjoying our company in France, in other countries and even 1 time in Manhattan. He was always smiling, very cultivated and with a good heart, with a lot of friends, most of them I had the chance to meet.  Me and his French friends will miss him. 

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Bob was a very good and special friend. We met for the 1st time in 2000 in Paris and we saw each other every year when he came in France, the Country that he loved so much. We spent a lot time together enjoying our company in France, in other countries and even 1 time in Manhattan. He was always smiling, very cultivated and with a good heart, with a lot of friends, most of them I had the chance to meet.  Me and his French friends will miss him. 

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Je suis une amie de Bob. Je l'ai rencontré il y a probablement une vingtaine d'années à Paris. Je l'ai souvent hébergé chez moi avec tellement de plaisir lors de ses séjours à Paris en été ou en hiver. Des séjours réguliers qui vont tellement me manquer. Nous sommes partis en vacances ensemble pour rejoindre Gwen dans de multiples lieux en France et en Europe. Toujours enjoué, la présence de Bob était un vrai cadeau pour tous. Avec Bob, j'ai rencontré Hélène aussi, une vraie sœur pour lui...Il y a dix ans nous sommes allés à Manhattan, nous avons été si bien accueillis par Bob et ses merveilleux amis, que ce voyage est resté gravé dans nos mémoires. Tellement de bons souvenirs, de voyages, de rencontres, de discussions passionnantes, Bob va terriblement me manquer.

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Je suis une amie de Bob. Je l'ai rencontré il y a probablement une vingtaine d'années à Paris. Je l'ai souvent hébergé chez moi avec tellement de plaisir lors de ses séjours à Paris en été ou en hiver. Des séjours réguliers qui vont tellement me manquer. Nous sommes partis en vacances ensemble pour rejoindre Gwen dans de multiples lieux en France et en Europe. Toujours enjoué, la présence de Bob était un vrai cadeau pour tous. Avec Bob, j'ai rencontré Hélène aussi, une vraie sœur pour lui...Il y a dix ans nous sommes allés à Manhattan, nous avons été si bien accueillis par Bob et ses merveilleux amis, que ce voyage est resté gravé dans nos mémoires. Tellement de bons souvenirs, de voyages, de rencontres, de discussions passionnantes, Bob va terriblement me manquer.

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Natacha.

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I can only imagine the sadness in Eisenhower Hall.  It’s been 20 years since I worked with Bob but I have strong memories and  are all of a wonderful, funny, kind, human being.  I know he will be missed by so many who loved him.  RIP Bob❤️
Kathy Coombes

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Our dear Bob was one of a kind.  He lived his life to the fullest always with a big smile!  I will never forget his generosity, his kindness, his witty comments, and his great parties.  His departure left an immense emptiness in our hearts and he will be always remembered.
Love you, Bob.
Yasmin

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Vale Bob Clark, Professor, colleague, friend

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Vale Bob Clark, Professor, colleague, friend

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I met Bob Clark as my medieval French literature professor at the University of Michigan when he was on sabbatical. Our final presentations were held at his house, around a table, with good company, food and drink. It was one of my favourite courses despite my own pursuit of contemporary literature because Bob was open, fun and caring towards us.

When I finished my PhD, I was fortunate to be interviewed at K-State and then hired as an Assistant Professor. Bob was always open, caring, and also honest even when his opinions conflicted with mine. He treated me, quite simply, like family. I will always be grateful for his care for me as a human and for supporting me so that I could excel at work and in life.

You are sorely missed, Bob.
Love, Amy Hubbell