Events

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Subtext runs May 14-17

Subtext poster image

Annual literary festival includes celebrated authors and on-the-go poetry        The Clark College Columbia Writers Series is offering a week of writers, readings, and events on the college’s main campus during its fourth annual Subtext Literary Festival. On May 14-17, the college will host well-known authors, as well as readings and events by…

Promoting native plants

red flowering currant

Clark College hosts native plant sale, lecture May 3-4        Clark College will host two events for lovers of native plants this May. Its fifth annual native plant sale will take place at the college’s greenhouse on May 3, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m, and May 4, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additionally,…

Marking the path of friendship

Japanese language students with John Kageyama and Yoko Sato

This year’s Sakura Festival honors the man who inspired it      It was if the trees knew how special this day was. For the past week, the 100 shirofugen cherry trees that grace Clark College’s campus had held their blossoms tightly closed against the gray, chilly weather. But the morning of the college’s annual…

The gift of friendship and trees

Clark celebrates Arbor Day with 200 new cherry blossom trees and the college’s eighth consecutive Tree Campus USA designation      On April 11, Clark College celebrated tree planting and care at the annual Arbor Day celebration. Led by Clark College International Programs director Jane Walster, the ceremony took place on the northeast corner of…

Sakura returns April 19

image of cherry blossoms

Annual celebration of international friendship includes opening ceremony, family-friendly activities        On Thursday, April 19, Clark College’s 2018 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…

Four outstanding women, one inspirational evening

Nan Henriksen

The 2018 Iris Awards showcase the contributions of women to Southwest Washington      On March 8, while people around the world celebrated International Women’s Day, members of the local community gathered in Gaiser Student Center to honor four women’s contributions to Southwest Washington at the 2018 Iris Awards. Guests enjoyed refreshments and light fare…

Telling her story

Son of a Holocaust survivor shares his mother’s harrowing story on March 13       On March 13, Clark College hosts Matthew Erlich of the Holocaust Center for Humanity as he describes the journey of his mother, an Auschwitz survivor. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at…

Clark College Theatre presents “Hair”

Hair cast photo

Celebrate the Age of Aquarius Feb. 23 – March 10       Clark College Theatre continues its 2017-2018 season with the classic 1960s musical Hair. This vibrant, trippy product of the hippie counterculture and sexual revolution features several songs that became anthems of the anti-Vietnam War peace movement. With book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome…

Making financial aid easier to navigate

Main Campus at night

Students and parents can get free guidance at Clark College’s Financial Aid Night and Funding Fair on March 1       On Thursday, March 1, specialists from Clark College’s Financial Aid Office, as well as representatives from local nonprofits, will be on hand to answer questions from prospective students and parents about navigating the…

A rousing coda

jazz band

This year’s Jazz Festival marks the last where Prof. Inouye calls the tune       Every year during the last weekend of January, the Clark College Jazz Festival fills Gaiser Hall with swinging tunes from middle and high school bands. This year was no exception, with a total of 1,116 students from 55 schools…

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