Goings on at the Penguin Nation
Clark College holds 10th annual celebration of indigenous cultures on Nov. 1 On Friday, Nov. 1, Clark College welcomes the community as it hosts “Educating for the Seventh Generation,” a celebration of Indigenous cultures. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with free food and refreshments. At 5:15 p.m., dancers from the…
On September 16, Clark College employees gathered in the O’Connell Sports Center gymnasium for the traditional Opening Day ceremonies. While much of the program was familiar to longtime employees, this year’s event brought a few new elements. The first and most noticeable was the college’s new leader: Interim President Dr. Sandra Fowler-Hill, who is serving…
Work from over 100 art students on display in Archer Gallery through June 15 On May 22, Archer Gallery was filled with visitors for the opening of the 2019 Art Student Annual Exhibition. This event showcases the best artwork produced by Clark art students in the past academic year. Students compete not only for…
This year’s ceremony features keynote speaker Julianna Marler On Thursday, June 20, Clark College will honor its 83rd graduating class at the 2019 Clark College Commencement ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater. The keynote speaker is Julianna Marler, CEO of the Port of Vancouver…
Award-winning drama runs May 17 – 25 Clark College Theatre finishes its 2018-2019 season with Proof by David Auburn. Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, Proof is an emotional examination of the relationship between genius and mental illness. On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a…
Free event on April 26 honors Latino culture and the value of literacy On Friday, April 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Clark College invites the community to participate in an evening of free, family-friendly activities that celebrate both Latino culture and the value of literacy. “Celebración de Mi Gente: El Día…
Free, family-friendly event on April 18 On Thursday, April 18, Clark College’s 2019 Sakura Festival will honor the historic ties of friendship between the sister-cities of Vancouver, Washington, and Joyo, Japan. The festival will begin at 1:00 p.m. with opening remarks near the Royce E. Pollard Japanese Friendship Garden, which is located next…
College hosts information night for high school students and their parents High school students and their families have an opportunity to attend a free Running Start Information Night at Clark College on Wednesday, March 13, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the O’Connell Sports Center gymnasium on Clark’s main campus. The information session, which outlines…
Tickets on sale for March 7 ceremony Five women representing exceptional leadership, philanthropy and community service are the winners of the 2019 Iris Awards, honoring women of achievement in Southwest Washington. They will be recognized at an awards reception on Thursday, March 7. Awards will be presented to Ann Fischer, founder of the…
Revived version of popular musical runs Feb. 22 – March 9 Clark College Theatre continues its 2018-2019 season with the 2012 revamped version of the musical Godspell. Godspell 2012 is a masterful retelling of the original musical sensation, injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements. It was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and…
