Arthur Miller tragedy explores life and loss in an immigrant family Clark College Theatre opens its 2017-2018 season with A View from the Bridge. Arthur Miller, who wrote Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, brings us this classic tragedy of life, love, and loss. Brooklyn longshoreman Eddie Carbone welcomes his immigrant cousins to America, but when one of…
Aimee Bender at Clark College
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Award-winning novelist discusses her work on Oct. 30 as part of the Columbia Writers Series Clark College welcomes award-winning novelist Aimee Bender, author of The Girl in the Flammable Skirt and The Color Master, as part of the college’s Columbia Writers Series. Bender will read from and discuss her writing from 11:00 a.m.…
Free STEM Seminars begin Oct. 20
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Lunchtime lectures cover everything from caves to stargazing Clark College is inviting the public to come back to school for a series of free lunchtime seminars that explore the lighter side of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Begun in 2015, the Clark College STEM Seminar Series launches its 2017 Fall season…
Penguin Pantry holds open house
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On-campus food bank welcomes the public Oct. 25 Clark College invites the community to attend the Grand Opening for its new Penguin Pantry on Wednesday, October 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Launched this summer, the Pantry provides students with free food…
Kenny Fries opens Columbia Writers Series season
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Noted writer explores topics of identity and disability on October 10 The Clark College Columbia Writers Series kicks off its 2017-2018 season with renowned poet, memoirist, and critic Kenny Fries. This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Tuesday, October 10, from 11:00 a.m. to noon in Penguin Union…
Fall begins at Clark
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First day of classes on September 25 sees new programs and services Monday, September 25 marked the start of the 2017 fall term at Clark College. While official numbers are not available until after the 10th day of class, the day began with 12,055 students enrolled, slightly down from last year’s Day One…
Outstanding employees
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Opening Day on Sept. 12 marked several celebrations of employee contributions to the college. Employees were recognized for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service to the college. Three employees–Facilities Services Maintenance Mechanic Daniel Simonson, Engineering professor Christina Barsotti, and Mathematics professor Tracy Nehnevaj–earned recognition for 25 years of service to the college,…
Marking the path for a new year
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Opening Day brings forecast of change to meet students’ needs Fall was in the air on Monday, September 18. Not only did the day see the first substantial rainfall in months—a change welcomed by many, with their thoughts on this summer’s devastating wildfire season—but it was also the occasion for Clark College faculty…
Clark College summer hours
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Many offices closed for all or part of Fridays Beginning July 10, the College will be closed to the public at noon on Fridays through September 1. Below please find information about the availability of College services available during this closure period. Please note that even when services are available during normal operating…
Kate Cook receives tenure
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Math professor Kate Cook was granted tenure during the Clark College Board of Trustees meeting on June 14. Cook earned her bachelor’s degree in mathematics and education at Principia College in Illinois and her master’s degree in mathematics at California State University, East Bay. She has previous teaching experience at Portland Community College and began…