It’s that time of year again: Preparation is underway to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2016 at this year’s Commencement Ceremony on June 16, and the college needs volunteers to make the event successful for our graduates. There are a variety of opportunities for the college community to get involved, ranging from assisting…
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…
Clark College’s 2015 Commencement sees a record-breaking number of graduates crossing the stage The sun shone, the bagpipes sounded, and the members of Clark College’s 79th graduating class gathered together—more than 730 of them, making the 2015 Commencement ceremony the college’s largest yet. The Clark County Event Center was filled with friends,…
Life’s roadblocks couldn’t stop scholarship recipient from pursuing her dreams About a month ago, Kathleen Fockler was on the way to a Beaverton testing facility to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the exam each nursing student must pass before officially becoming a Registered Nurse. She was ready. It had taken…
Former Seahawk to address Class of 2015 Legendary football star and local businessman Curt Warner will be sharing his inspiring message with the Clark College Class of 2015 as the college’s Commencement keynote speaker. This year’s ceremony is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the Clark County…
This year’s President’s Award winner turned frustration into success Early in Natasha Hambrook’s high school career, things weren’t looking so great. She felt frustrated by the lack of academic challenge in her classes; at the same time, she was having trouble accessing help in subjects where she was having difficulty, like math. She…
Our favorite stories from Clark College’s 2014 commencement ceremony, held June 19 at Sleep Country Amphitheater.
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,…
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…
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…
