On April 28, the rocket “Little Penguin” traveled 11-miles, and was recovered by the club.
Rocket Breaks Record
by Susan Parrish •
Student Art Show
by Susan Parrish •
The opening reception and awards ceremony for the Art Student Annual exhibition of Clark College art students drew students, faculty, staff, family members and the community.
Professional Baking Capstone
by Susan Parrish •
The Penguin Student Lounge looked and smelled like a delectable bakery as second-year students in Clark’s Professional Baking and Pastry Arts program displayed their creations as part of their capstone project.
Meet Warlock Carol Hsu
by Susan Parrish •
Clark College Engineering Professor Carol Hsu is an immigrant, a woman of color, and a pioneer of sorts who pursued a mechanical engineering degree at a time when only 10% of engineering students were women.
Take Your Child to Work Day
by Susan Parrish •
Clark College welcomed dozens of employees’ children—from toddlers to teens for Take Your Child to Work Day on April 27. It was the first time this fun family event returned to campus since 2019 before the pandemic.
Author Cecily Wong on May 2
by Susan Parrish •
Author Cecily Wong will speak about her work on Tuesday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to noon in Penguin Union Building 258. This free public event is part of the Clark College Columbia Writers Series.
Sakura Festival: Cherry blossoms, friendship, optimism
by Susan Parrish •
Clark College celebrated its annual Sakura Festival on April 20. Rain and cool temperatures moved the community event from underneath a canopy of cherry blossoms to inside Gaiser Student Center. The event was presented by Clark College, the city of Vancouver and Vancouver Rotary.
Inaugural Black Student and Family Fair
by Susan Parrish •
More than 125 people attended the Black Student and Family Fair in Gaiser Student Center on April 15. Although most students were of high school age, middle school and elementary students also attended.
CTE Showcase: High school students learn about Clark’s programs
by Susan Parrish •
More than 250 high school juniors and seniors explored degrees and programs offered at a career pathways event at Gaiser Hall on April 18.
Open House: Veterans Center of Excellence
by Susan Parrish •
Often when veterans enroll at Clark College, they aren’t aware of the assistance they can receive at the center, said Megan Anderson, manager. Even students who are not veterans themselves but have a parent or spouse who is or was a veteran, may qualify for Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits. Staff can connect student veterans to agencies, programs and support.
