Ice cream! - Clark 24/7

_{Members of EC with folks outside Baird. Left to right: Dr. Karin Edwards, Rocio Rodriguez, Robert Weston, Kathryn Cook, Sudha Fredrick, Dr. Jim Wilkins-Luton, Sabra Sand, Vanessa Neal, Brooke Pillsbury, DJ Scates, and Dr. Brad Avakian.} *_{Photo by Susan Parrish}*

You scream. I scream. We all scream for ice cream!

Clark College Executive Council took turns wheeling the ice cream cart around campus to deliver free ice cream treats to all staff on Monday, July 10, as we kick off the first day of the summer term.

*_{Left to right:}*_{Vanessa Neal with ODEI colleagues Alyssa Voyles and Andra Spenser.} *_{Photo by Vanessa Neal}*

All the childhood favorites were represented: Popsicles, drumsticks, ice cream sandwiches, Fruit & Freeze bars, Toll House cookie ice cream sandwiches. For those who avoid dairy, like DJ Scates in the Office of Instruction, there were nondairy fruit-flavored Popsicles.

Despite cloudy skies, some raindrops, and cooler temperatures, staff emerged from their offices to enjoy a cold, sweet treat and to chat with colleagues.

_{Left to right: Charla Kimball and April Pickett from the cashier’s office with Lizette Drennen from scholarships/financial aid grab a frozen treat outside their Gaiser Hall offices.} *_{Photo by Vanessa Neal}*

Clark President Dr. Karin Edwards wrote to staff: “It was great to see so many of you today as Executive Cabinet made our way across campus, pushing an ice cream cart, sharing gratitude and sweet treats, and celebrating the start of a new term. We greeted Welding students, participants of Girls Inc., tutors, deans, staff, and faculty from various departments, and ended our tour at the Child and Family Center.”

A good time was had by all.

Summer Term 2023

On July 10, the first day of the summer term, we welcomed 1,897 new and continuing students, including:

76 bachelor’s degree-seeking students
22 international students
33 Running Start students

We anticipate summer enrollment to continue to increase as students finalize their registration by the July 18 deadline. Many thanks to all who helped our students register and prepare for their summer classes.

Dr. Edwards added, “Wherever they are in their education journey, I’m inspired by the continued dedication and persistence of our students. Thank you to our faculty and staff for your critical role in helping our students succeed.”