Events

Goings on at the Penguin Nation

Columbia Writers Series welcomes Lincoln Michel

Lincoln Michel

Award-winning science fiction author discusses his work in virtual event on March 3      The Clark College Columbia Writers Series continues its 2021-2022 season with writer and critic Lincoln Michel. This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held virtually on Thursday, March 3, 10:00-11:00 a.m. The event will be…

Get a Running Start at Clark College

Graduates seen from behind, with decorated cap that reads "18 with my AA"

Three free, virtual Running Start Information Nights held for high school students and their families      High school students can learn how to take the next step in their education by attending one of three optional Virtual Running Start Information Night sessions hosted by Clark College.  The identical sessions will be held 6:30 p.m.…

Honoring Dr. King

Photo of Dr. King next to text: "MLK"

Clark College celebrates MLK Day on Jan. 19      Clark College is honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of virtual events on Wednesday, January 19. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Black Wellness: A Day of Healing.” Find Zoom links and additional details at www.clark.edu/cc/mlk. Events include:…

Sharing the bounty

students and staff in masks outdoors in front of tents full of food donations

Clark College community rallies to help feed their fellow Penguins      The Tuesday before Thanksgiving is often a sleepy time at Clark College, as students and faculty prepare to take time off for the long weekend. But this year, it was abuzz with activity, as students, staff, and faculty all worked to provide their…

Educating for the Seventh Generation

powwow dancer

For more than a decade, Clark College has honored the cultures and traditions of indigenous peoples with an annual celebration and powwow held in early November. This year, as in 2020, that celebration needed to be held virtually due to COVID-19. A video including interviews with community leaders and images from past celebrations has been…

Video: Introducing women to careers in manufacturing and mechanical

On September 9, Clark College hosted a free workshop for women interested in advanced manufacturing and the mechanical trades on the college’s main campus. More than 30 women attended the event, which included hands-on activities and tours of the college’s Automotive, Diesel, and Welding labs, as well as the chance to speak with professors.   The following video, narrated…

Free workshop for women interested in the trades

female diesel student in lab

Clark College is hosting a free workshop for women interested in advanced manufacturing and the mechanical trades on Thursday, September 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Clark College’s main campus.  This roll-up-your-sleeves event is designed specifically for women to learn about the exciting career opportunities that are available in the mechanical and advanced-manufacturing fields. Guests will be able to tour the college’s Automotive, Diesel,…

Together at last

three graduates, two wearing Latinx-themed stoles, pose for a photo against a Clark College backdrop

After a year of online learning and social distancing, the Class of 2021 celebrates with a Commencement ceremony as unique as they are      On June 17, students and faculty lined up in Clark College’s Red parking before crossing Ft. Vancouver Way to Christensen Soccer Field for the college’s 2021 Commencement ceremony. The ceremony,…

Celebrating Juneteenth

Dr. Edwards and Professor Frederick preparing food outdoors

College hosts drive-through cookout honoring the emancipation of Black enslaved people      Clark College celebrated the emancipation of Black enslaved people with its inaugural Juneteenth Drive-Through Cookout on Friday, June 11. The event was organized by the college’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and culinary programs. Clark College’s McClaskey Culinary Institute and ODEI provided 100 boxed lunches for students.  In…

Clark College holds in-person Commencement

Celebrating the Class of 2021’s remarkable achievements with an in-person, socially distanced graduation       This will be the first time that the ceremony is held on the soccer field. Traditionally, the college’s Commencement ceremonies have been held at Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the college’s 2020 Commencement ceremony was held completely virtually.…

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