Our favorite stories from Clark College’s 2014 commencement ceremony, held June 19 at Sleep Country Amphitheater.
#2014Clark: A Tale Told in Hashtags
by jshadley •
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Under the Caps
by herickson •
Every Clark student waiting to graduate had a story to tell Susan Baker and Jaime Taylor had to arrive at the Sleep Country Amphitheater before 6 p.m. to get their spots near the head of the line of graduates waiting for the Clark College commencement ceremony’s 7 p.m. start. But for both women,…
Congratulations, Class of 2014!
by herickson •
Clark’s 2014 commencement–its largest yet–was full of celebration and inspiration Clark College honored its 78th graduating class—the largest in the college’s 80-year history—at the 2014 Clark College Commencement ceremony held Thursday evening, June 19, at the Sleep Country Amphitheater. Approximately 2,100 degrees and certificates were conferred on the next generation of our community’s…
Something to Smile About
by rmorin •
Firstenburg Family Dental Hygiene Education and Care Center Officially Opens The Firstenburg Family Dental Hygiene Education and Care Center officially opened with the cutting of a ribbon during a ceremony on June 17, 2014. About 75 guests joined President Robert K. Knight, dental faculty and students, Clark College trustees and Clark College…
A Night to Celebrate
by herickson •
Clark College’s 2014 Commencement–its largest ever–features faculty awards and an amazing opportunity for one outstanding student Clark College honored its 78th graduating class—the largest in the college’s 80-year history—at the 2014 Clark College Commencement ceremony held Thursday evening, June 19, at the Sleep Country Amphitheater. Approximately 2,100 degrees and certificates were conferred…
Photo Album: Spring Thing
by jshadley •
Umbrellas and ice cream brighten this year’s end-of-the-year celebration Ah, life in the Pacific Northwest! After a month of unseasonably sunny days, the Friday of Spring Thing featured rain and clouds. But like true Northwesterners, the Penguin Nation was undaunted by a little “liquid sunshine” pouring down on the annual event that celebrates…
Helping Our Community
by herickson •
Clark College earns recognition from Clark County Food Bank Clark College was recognized for volunteering more than 400 hours at the Clark County Food Bank on Monday, June 9, during the food bank’s Volunteer Appreciation Night. Clark has a long relationship with the food bank, which provides bulk food to 29 different food…
A Bright Evening for Clark College Foundation
by rmorin •
Savoring Excellence was filled with song and big announcements A multimillion-dollar gift of land, a matching grant for STEM, and a prestigious Presidential Award bestowed to a regional trust–these were all on the menu this year at Savoring Excellence, Clark College’s annual donor appreciation dinner and program. President Robert K. Knight announced a…
Affairs of the Art
by herickson •
Phoenix unveiling and Art Student Annual show the creative talents of Clark students May 14 was a particularly artful day at Clark College, as the afternoon saw both the unveiling of the 2014 Phoenix as well as the opening reception and awards presentation for the 2014 Art Student Annual. Phoenix staff distributed…
Clark College receives $730K land gift
by chazelbaker •
Clark College has received a second land gift in as many weeks—for a total of more than $3.85 million in gifts—which when combined with private and state funding, will be the location for a future Clark campus in Ridgefield, Wash. A $731,549 gift of land from Ridgefield East 1 Associates, LLC in addition to a…
