Awards, promotions, accomplishments
More than 93 art students represented at this year’s show in Archer Gallery Approximately 150 works of art by 93 Clark College students are on display at this year’s Student Art Show in Archer Gallery. Clark College art faculty narrowed down from an original pool of about 400 submissions. Artist Victor Maldonado…
Stephen Hayes awarded prestigious fellowship for painting project focused on gun violence Clark College is proud to announce that adjunct art instructor Stephen Hayes has been named a 2018 Guggenheim Fellow in Fine Arts. Hayes is one of 175 scholars, artists, and scientists from the U.S. and Canada to receive this honor from…
Clark College’s student newspaper continues its award-winning tradition at national conference Clark College’s student-run newspaper, The Independent, again placed in the Top 10 in a national contest of two-year colleges, earning fourth place in the annual Best of Show competition in Long Beach, California. The award from the Associated Collegiate Press honored overall excellence…
Annual Dr. Seuss book drive benefits children at King Elementary “The more that you read, the more things you will know,” wrote Theodor Geisel (aka “Dr. Seuss”). “The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” It is with this idea in mind that Clark College has chosen Vancouver’s King Elementary School…
Penguins perform strongly, with some making team history As fall quarter comes to a close, Clark’s Athletic Department has much to take pride in from the concluding sports season. More than one fall sports teams had their best performance in team history, and many made into the championships for the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC).…
McClaskey Culinary Institute opens its doors to the public on Nov. 28 On Tuesday, November 28, Clark College will launch a new era in the region’s culinary scene as it hosts the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Tod and Maxine McClaskey Culinary Institute. The modern, 20,615-square-foot facility provides a variety of fast, fresh,…
Clark College trustees approve 2017 tenured faculty Seven outstanding educators are the newest members of the tenured faculty at Clark College. Dr. Lindsay Christopher (English), Michael Ludwig (dental hygiene), Brian McVay (welding), Alexis Nelson (English), Tobias Peterson (English), Mary Ellen Pierce (nursing), and Lora Whitfield (early childhood education) were all granted tenure during the…
Information sessions for prospective students to be held Feb. 23 and March 6 Clark College is excited to announce the launch of the new Cuisine Management and Professional Bakery and Pastry Arts programs. After four years of developing an updated curriculum and modernizing the existing kitchens and dining spaces, the new Tod…
Governor visits Clark’s Child & Family Studies, where everyone’s a learner—kids, students, even parents Governor Jay Inslee stopped by Clark College on Jan. 24 to tour the Oliva Family Early Learning Center and learn about the college’s approach to early learning. Inslee had a chance to tour the 5,000 square-foot building, which features…
Clark College president to be recognized for his service to the community Clark College President Robert K. Knight has been named Clark County’s 2016 First Citizen, an award recognizing a Clark County resident who has modeled exemplary citizenship through their actions and service to the community. The award, which was announced in July, will…
