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Celebrating the many members of the Penguin Nation

New VP of HR named

Brad Avakian brings broad experience of law and labor to role      Clark College has announced the hiring of Brad Avakian in the role of Vice President of Human Resources. He will begin at the college on June 10.   “We are excited to bring someone with Brad’s breadth and depth of knowledge into this crucial leadership position…

Senator Albert “Al” Bauer 1928-2021

Al Bauer on Clark College campus

Clark College alumnus leaves a legacy as a champion of public education      Longtime State Legislator and Clark College alumnus Albert “Al” Bauer, whose work made a major impact on not just Clark College but on all of Washington State’s educational system, died today at the age of 92.   “Clark College has a heavy but grateful heart today as we mourn the passing of retired…

Welcome, Professors!

composite photo of 12 newly tenured faculty

Clark College Board of Trustees approves 2021 tenured faculty      Twelve outstanding educators are the newest members of the tenured faculty at Clark College. Joseph Cavalli (history), Mark Eddinger (mathematics), Amy Ewing Johnson (dental hygiene), Melissa J. Favara (English), Tyler H.J. Frank (career and academic preparation), Doug Harris (music), Christina Howard (biology), Dr. Sarah Kuzera (medical assisting), Dr. Michelle Mayer (mathematics), Kristin Sherwood (College 101),…

Clark College announces new Trustee

Cristhian Canseco Juarez

Governor appoints Cristhian Canseco Juarez to Board of Trustees      Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Cristhian A. Canseco Juarez to the Clark College Board of Trustees. Canseco Juarez is a first-generation college graduate, as well as an immigrant and an alumnus of Washington State University Vancouver. He is deeply involved in community service in Vancouver, providing resources for those…

Sharing their stories

screen grab of four panelists in an online forum about being Black in Vancouver

Two Clark College employees participate in local event about being Black in Vancouver      Two members of the Clark College community shared their experiences of being Black in Vancouver during a public online event held on July 30. Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Rashida Willard and marketing professor Nathan Webster were among four speakers who told their…

Exceptional Faculty Awards

composite photo of the 2020 Exceptional Faculty Award recipients

Six outstanding members of Clark College’s faculty have been recognized for their contributions to the college with a 2020 Clark College Exceptional Faculty Award. These 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. Traditionally, they are…

Clark’s All-Washington Academic Team

Julisee Hopmann and Kellie Langston, smiling

Congratulations to Clark College students Julisse Hopmann and Kellie Langston, who were named to the 2020 All-Washington Academic Team. The students were recognized for their achievement during the June 10 Board of Trustees meeting.  Julisse Hopmann is earning her Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration with a Certificate of Proficiency in business management. She expects to graduate Winter 2021. Running Start student Kellie…

A Little Penguin’s view of quarantine

One family talks about staying home from school, not seeing friends, and missing out on Pizza Day      Clark 24/7 has been reaching out to members of the college community to learn how they’re coping with, and adapting to, life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we share an interview conducted by Dean of Student…

Welcome, Professors!

Aaron Guerra in chef's jacket, smiling, with arms lifted

Eight outstanding educators are the newest members of the tenured faculty at Clark College. Rhea Becke (career and academic preparation), Chris Boucher (diesel technology), Amy Laurel Bratton (communication studies), Alison R. Dolder (professional baking and pastry arts), Becky Engel (American Sign Language), R. Earl Frederick Jr. (cuisine), Aaron Guerra (cuisine), and Dr. Nick Macias (computer science and…

Clark College announces new president

Dr. Karin Edwards

Board of Trustees names Dr. Karin Edwards to lead the college      Today Clark College marked a major milestone when its Board of Trustees announced its selection of Dr. Karin Edwards to be the college’s next president. Dr. Edwards comes to Clark College with an impressive history of leadership, including her current position as…

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