Events

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Celebrating the Class of 2022

Students line up to receive diplomas. Two students look directly at the camera smiling.

Clark College honored its 86th graduating class at the 2022 Clark College Commencement ceremony held Thursday evening, June 16, at the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater. The college conferred over 1,900 degrees and certificates for the next generation of our community’s workers, leaders, and scholars.  

The curtain rises

two actors rehearsing a scene onstage

After two years, Clark College Theatre brings back live performances with “All in the Timing”       In theatre, they say, timing is everything. And now, at long last, the timing is right to bring back live dramatic productions to Clark College. After moving to remote operation due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March…

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,…

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