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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…

Making business ideas a reality

Alison Warlitner making bath bomb

Clark College club hosts its annual Pitch Fest to foster student entrepreneurs      As the entry deadline approaches for Pitch Fest 2020 at Clark College, last year’s winners say participating in the Shark Tank-like competition sponsored by Clark Entrepreneurs made an enormous difference in moving their business to the next level.   Teams of Clark College…

Penguins hiring Penguins

Career Day student with recruiter

For many recruiters, the Clark College Career Fair is a return to their alma mater       It’s become an annual tradition: hundreds of Clark College students showing up to meet potential employers as graduation looms near. But while Clark’s Career Fair has become a familiar part of the academic cycle, not everyone realizes…

Presidential Coins

Sen. Al Bauer receives presidential coin

Clark College President Bob Knight presented Presidential Coins to two Clark College employees and one Clark College alumnus during his 2018 State of the College address on January 18. They were: Rachele Bakic Rachele Bakic began at Clark in 2012 as the program manager for the Health e-Workforce Consortium Grant. She accepted the position of Interim Director…

Outstanding Alumni announced

photos of all six 2017 Outstanding Alumni

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…

A champ returns

Former student Mitchell S. Jackson appears at the Columbia Writers Series on Jan. 17      During the 2017 winter quarter installment of its renowned Columbia Writers Series, Clark College will welcome back former student Mitchell S. Jackson, an award-winning author. Mitchell will read from and discuss his writing from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on…

Penguin flies high among Cougars

Narek Daniyelyan

Clark employee and alumnus Narek Daniyelyan named to WSU Board of Regents      Clark College alumnus and employee Narek Daniyelyan has been appointed by Governor Jay Inslee as the student member of the Washington State University Board of Regents for the 2016-2017 academic year. “I am excited to have Daniyelyan as our student representative…

Penguins Enter Hall of Fame

Athletic logo

Clark College Athletics to honor Hall of Fame inductees on February 28       On Saturday, February 28, the Penguin Athletic Club, in conjunction with the Athletics Department at Clark College, will hold the annual Clark College Athletic Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony at 5 p.m. in the Penguin Union Building. The…

After Haiyan

A Clark nursing alumnus shares his experiences helping in the typhoon-ravaged Philippines       Enrico “Rico” Selga is a well-known figure to many at Clark College. Either they recognize him from his time as a nursing student here during the 1990s, or they saw him receive the Clark College Foundation’s Outstanding Alumni Award in…

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