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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…

Clark College names new Athletic Director

Photo of Laura LeMasters

Laura LeMasters brings wealth of experience in supporting student athletes      Clark College recently announced that Laura LeMasters has accepted the position of athletic director at the college. LeMasters joined Clark College as assistant athletic director in 2016 and most recently served as interim athletic director since June. She has a master’s degree in…

Columbia Writers Series presents “The Female Gaze”

New partnership with National Book Foundation brings two fiction long-listers to college on Nov. 7      The Clark College Columbia Writers Series kicks off its 2019-2020 season with “The Female Gaze” with 2019 National Book Awards Fiction Longlisters Kali Fajardo-Anstine (Sabrina & Corina) and Kimberly King Parsons (Black Light). This event, which is free and open to the…

Women’s soccer heads to tournament

For the fourth year in a row, the Penguins are Southern Region champions       The Clark College women’s soccer team concluded their 2019 regular season on Saturday, October 26. With the 3-1 win over Clackamas, the Penguins went undefeated in Southern Region play. This continues a near-historic winning streak for Penguin women’s soccer:…

Clark College takes next step in hiring new president

Members of the Presidential Selection Committee smiling in front of the Clark College sign

Community and college representatives have come together to form a Presidential Search Advisory Committee at Clark College. Their job will be to screen applicants and recommend presidential candidate finalists to the Clark College Board of Trustees. The committee met for the first time on October 11 to review the process, participate in implicit bias training…

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