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College joins local rock-painting movement Ever since the popular art movement Vancouver Rocks! began motivating residents to paint and hide rocks all around their community, Clark College’s main campus has been a popular spot for stashing the hand-painted treasures. Now the college is becoming an active participant by hiding about 100 Clark…
Six alumni honored for their contributions and achievements Six notable Clark College individuals have been selected for top Clark College alumni awards. The 2017 Outstanding Alumni awardees are Nancy Boyce ’08, Mitchell Jackson ’93, Debi Jenkins ’93, Rujean “Jeanne” Mack ’67, and Steve Morasch ’87. The Rising Star awardee is Cody Messick…
Students, faculty and staff to host games, challenges at Clark County Fair Clark College will again be participating in the Clark County Fair, which runs August 4-13. Faculty, staff, and students from across the college will lead family-friendly activities and competitions that highlight Clark’s educational and extracurricular offerings as a part of this…
Many offices closed for all or part of Fridays Beginning July 10, the College will be closed to the public at noon on Fridays through September 1. Below please find information about the availability of College services available during this closure period. Please note that even when services are available during normal operating…
Commencement is filled with stories of struggle, family, and triumph On June 22, approximately 800 graduates gathered at Sunlight Supply Amphitheater to participate in the 2017 Clark College Commencement ceremony. A strong breeze tried to whip their carefully decorated mortarboard caps off their heads, and the summery sunshine forced many to unzip their…
During the 2017 Commencement ceremony, President Robert K. Knight announced the names of the recipients of the 2017 Clark College Exceptional Faculty Awards. The awards are presented annually to full-time and part-time faculty members. Nominations can be submitted by Clark College students, faculty, classified employees, administrators, alumni, Board members, and Foundation directors. The awards are made…
Presidents’ Scholarship recipient Nicholas Freese overcame a troubled youth to find success at Clark When Nicholas Freese heard his name announced as the recipient of the Community College Presidents’ Scholarship in Honor of Val Ogden, there was one person he wanted to discuss it with, above all others: his 4-year-old daughter, Sadie. “I…
Experienced educators named to key positions within college Clark College has recently welcomed several exceptional educational professionals to its leadership team. New hires and appointments include Dr. Loretta Capehart as Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Judith Hernandez Chapar as the Director of the Teaching & Learning Center; Brenda Walstead as…
Faculty Speaker Series highlights scholarship of mindfulness in education On May 3, mathematics professor John Mitchell brought his message of mindfulness–the simple practice of being aware of one’s present-moment experience—to the spring installment of the Faculty Speaker Series. Mitchell said his goal was to inspire the audience “to be part of something…
Art Student Annual showcases student artwork at Archer Gallery through June 16 On May 16, the Archer Gallery was filled with visitors to the opening of the 2017 Art Student Annual Exhibition. This yearly event showcases the best artwork produced by Clark art students in the past academic year. Students compete not only…
