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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…

Bill Clinton to speak at Clark

Bill Clinton visit

Parking, services may be affected       The Hillary Clinton For President Campaign is renting the Gaiser Student Center for a “Get Out The Caucus” rally at 5 p.m. tonight, March 21, 2016. Former President Bill Clinton is the featured speaker. The rally is free and open to the public, but those interested in…

Welcome, professors!

2016 tenured professors

Clark College greets newest members of its tenured faculty      Thirteen outstanding educators are the newest members of the tenured faculty at Clark College. Dr. Roberto Anitori (biology), Kushlani de Soyza (women’s studies), Dee Anne Finken (journalism), Grant Hottle (art), Garrett Hoyt (health and physical education), Drew Johnson (business technology), Kenneth Luchini (mechatronics), Sarah…

Sharing the fun of reading

Read Across America Day 2016

Clark College employees donate books and time to local children      On March 2, staff members from the Clark College Bookstore participated in Read Across America Day by reading the Dr. Seuss classic The Cat in the Hat to kindergartners at King Elementary. But these volunteers didn’t just share a love of reading with…

Catching dreams, sharing history

George Curtis Levi

Winter quarter Student of Color Luncheon celebrates Native American heritage       The winter 2016 Student of Color Luncheon was filled with history–some of it long in the past, and some of it being made right then. The event featured artists Brent Learned and George Curtis Levi, whose work is currently being featured at…

Turning students into scientists

Clark offers budding researchers a way to pursue their careers        Clark College is providing an unprecedented opportunity for eligible students to start their research careers while still in community college–getting hands-on research opportunities, paid internships, and special educational support to help them succeed in the exciting career of scientific researcher. This opportunity comes…

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