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A Little Penguin’s view of quarantine

One family talks about staying home from school, not seeing friends, and missing out on Pizza Day      Clark 24/7 has been reaching out to members of the college community to learn how they’re coping with, and adapting to, life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we share an interview conducted by Dean of Student…

Clark College announces online summer and fall terms

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Clark College announced that it would continue offering most of its classes only in online formats through the 2020 summer and fall terms. “This was not an easy decision,” wrote Interim President Sandra Fowler-Hill in an email to students on April 24. “We all want to be optimistic that we will be able to return…

Clark makes sure all students are ready to learn online

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College works to make sure lack of a computer or internet isn’t a barrier to students’ learning      Approximately 10 percent of Clark College students need assistance with technology to be able to take their classes spring quarter. Because of the state “stay home” orders, all classes have been moved to online formats. Students…

Clark’s Career Launch putting students to work

Clark College Automotive Technology Open House

The State of Washington has recognized Clark College for its outstanding work in Career Launch programs that support student learning and employment. Two Clark College automotive programs have been endorsed by the state’s Career Launch Initiative. That good news was announced April 1.  The Hannah initiative for Technician Education  (HiTECC) supporting area Honda/Acura, Audi, and the Dick Hannah dealerships and the Toyota Technician & Education Network (T-TEN) supporting area Toyota/Lexus have been accepted…

Clark College delays spring term until April 20

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College shifts to remote operations and works to keep students learning during COVID-19 outbreak      The global COVID-19 outbreak is altering every facet of modern life, including higher education. Clark College is rapidly adapting its operations to make sure students can continue their educational journeys without risking their health or the health of others.  Here are the ways Clark…

Welcome, Professors!

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Eight outstanding educators are the newest members of the tenured faculty at Clark College. Rhea Becke (career and academic preparation), Chris Boucher (diesel technology), Amy Laurel Bratton (communication studies), Alison R. Dolder (professional baking and pastry arts), Becky Engel (American Sign Language), R. Earl Frederick Jr. (cuisine), Aaron Guerra (cuisine), and Dr. Nick Macias (computer science and…

Clark College restricts activities on campus due to COVID-19

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Clark College is closely monitoring the outbreak of a respiratory virus called COVID-19. At this time, there are no cases of COVID-19 in Clark County, according to Clark County Public Health. Because the safety of students, staff and faculty is top priority, today the college formally activated its incident response team to identify issues and…

Clark College announces new president

Dr. Karin Edwards

Board of Trustees names Dr. Karin Edwards to lead the college      Today Clark College marked a major milestone when its Board of Trustees announced its selection of Dr. Karin Edwards to be the college’s next president. Dr. Edwards comes to Clark College with an impressive history of leadership, including her current position as…

Clark College Theatre presents “Bare”

rainbow-colored text: "bare: a pop opera"

Coming-of-age musical runs Feb. 21 – March 7       Clark College Theatre continues its 2019-2020 season with the musical Bare by Jon Hartmere and Damon Intrabartolo. Bare is a coming-of-age rock musical that features a group of high school seniors at a Catholic boarding school who face issues of sexuality and personal identity.…

Columbia Writers Series welcomes Terese Mailhot

Award-winning author reads from and discusses her work on February 24       The Clark College Columbia Writers Series continues its 2019-2020 season with national award-winning writer Terese Mailhot. This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Monday, February 24, from 11 a.m. to noon in Penguin Union…

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