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Clark Jazz Ensemble at UNC Greeley

For the third time, the Clark College Jazz Ensemble distinguished themselves among the other colleges and universities representing seven states at the 2016 University of Northern Colorado/Greeley Jazz Festival, held April 21 through 23. This year, eight Clark College Jazz Ensemble students received Special Citation for Outstanding Musicianship awards, recognized from the 8,000 festival participants.…

Subtext returns to Clark

Weeklong literary festival includes celebrated writers, awards, and prison poetry      The Clark College Columbia Writers Series is offering a full week of writers, readings, and events on the college’s main campus. From May 9 – 12, the college will host well-known authors, as well as readings by Clark students and a poetry workshop…

A RAMP to tech jobs

Ken Luchini teaches mechatronics

Clark College receives NSF grant to teach mechatronics in rural areas      Clark College has received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to create a new Rural Access Mechatronics Program (RAMP) that will help students in rural areas become skilled technicians in the high-demand field of advanced manufacturing. “Thanks to this funding,…

Real help from the “real world”

Welding students at Advisory Breakfast

Clark College thanks the industry advisors who keep its professional and technical programs cutting-edge        Last Wednesday Clark College honored the more than 250 men and women from over 160 business and organizations who serve on the college’s 28 advisory boards for professional and technical programs. These industry professionals provide “real-world” guidance for…

Stating the case for trees

Clark College celebrates Arbor Day with its sixth consecutive designation as a Tree Campus USA      On April 13, Clark College celebrated nature at its annual Arbor Day event and tree planting. The event, which was free and open to the public, featured the addition of a Black Hills Spruce to the campus’s beautiful…

Jacobsen named new trustee

Jane Jacobsen

Jane Jacobsen has been appointed to the Clark College Board of Trustees by Gov. Jay Inslee. Her term began February 23 and ends September 30, 2019. “I am thrilled and honored to have been named a trustee of Clark College,” said Jacobsen. “It is an integral part of our community and essential for an increasing…

Jessica Lynch to speak at Commencement

Jessica Lynch

Former Prisoner of War to give the ceremony’s keynote address      Former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch will share her experiences overcoming obstacles and her belief in the important role of education with the Clark College Class of 2016 as the college’s Commencement keynote speaker on June 16. “Jessica Lynch is a wonderful example…

Battling stereotypes, they found success

Qi Wu and Tammy Senior

Clark College’s 2016 All-Washington Academic Team members share a love of science and a drive to overcome obstacles      Two outstanding Clark College students were selected to attend the 2016 All-Washington Academic Team Recognition Ceremony, held on March 24 at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia, Washington. Tammy Senior and Qi Wu are…

Bill Clinton speaks at Clark College

Bill Clinton visit

Former President of the United States on campus to campaign for wife      Normally, the first day of spring break on Clark College’s main campus feels like the calm after the storm. The parking lots are empty, faculty and students are home recovering from finals, and some offices are closed or on reduced hours.…

The ripple effect

This year’s Iris Awards celebrated three nominees, a new award, and a new partnership      On March 9, community members gathered in Gaiser Student Center to celebrate three outstanding women for their dedication to Southwest Washington. The 2016 Iris Awards ceremony honored Vancouver City Councilmember Anne McEnerny-Ogle; Katherine Garrett, the Housing First Program Director…

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