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Get a Running Start at Clark College

Running Start grad whose cap reads "17 with my AST"

Four Running Start Information Nights held Feb. 5, Feb. 24, March 9, and March 24      High school students can learn how to take the next step in their education by attending one of four optional Running Start Information Night sessions at Clark College. The identical sessions will be held 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday,…

Making business ideas a reality

Alison Warlitner making bath bomb

Clark College club hosts its annual Pitch Fest to foster student entrepreneurs      As the entry deadline approaches for Pitch Fest 2020 at Clark College, last year’s winners say participating in the Shark Tank-like competition sponsored by Clark Entrepreneurs made an enormous difference in moving their business to the next level.   Teams of Clark College…

Celebrating MLK Day with untold history

photo of African-American men on horseback dressed as 19th-century soldiers

Clark College celebrates the legacy of Dr. King with exploration of the local history of “Buffalo Soldiers” on Jan. 21      Clark College will honor the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday, January 21, by exploring a little-known aspect of the local African-American experience: the “Buffalo Soldiers,” all-black regiments who served…

Open forums for presidential candidates announced

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Dates have been set for the open forums for community members to meet the three finalists for the Clark College President position. These forums are a chance for members of the Clark College community and other stakeholders to meet the finalists and ask questions about their leadership experience and philosophy. Each candidate will hold two…

Clark College hosts sand mandala construction

Tibetan monks making sand mandala

Tibetan monks will create spiritual artwork in college’s library Jan. 13-17      Clark College will host a group of four Tibetan Buddhist monks from South India from Monday, January 13, through Friday, January 17, as they construct a sand mandala in Cannell Library on the college’s main campus. All events are free and open…

Four finalists named in presidential search

composite photo of all four Clark College President finalists

The Clark College Board of Trustees has announced the completion of a major step in selecting the next Clark College President. The trustees selected four finalists Wednesday, December 18, at its monthly public meeting. The board acted on the recommendations made by the search advisory committee that conducted interviews with ten semi-finalists last week. “It’s…

The time is now to register for Winter

The finals have all been handed in and students are enjoying some much-deserved rest during Winter Break, but here at Clark College staff are busy getting ready for Winter Term, which begins January 6. There are plenty of exciting classes to look forward to, including: The Small World Initiative (BIOL 105), a collaboration with Yale…

Three decades of music

Don Appert

Clark College Orchestra performs 30th anniversary season of Dr. Donald Appert      On Wednesday, December 4, the award-winning Clark College Orchestra will present its fall concert as part of the 2019-2020 season celebrating the 30th anniversary of Dr. Donald Appert as Clark College Music Director/Conductor. This all-orchestral extravaganza will include La Valse by Maurice…

Clark College named Best for Vets

two Clark staff members serving a U.S.-flag decorated cake under a sign that says "Welcome, Veterans"

College is one of just 19 career and technical colleges across the country to receive the designation from Military Times      Clark College has been named a 2020 Best for Vets college in the Career and Technical College category by Military Times. For 10 years, Military Times has conducted an extensive, editorially independent, objective study…

VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion announced

Photo of Rashida Willard, smiling, weating blue sweater and necklace

Rashida Willard leads college equity work supporting students, faculty and staff      Clark College announced today November 14, 2019 that Rashida Willard has accepted the position of Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the college effective immediately. “Rashida has earned the respect of her peers, our students and the community as a…

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