Tag Archive for community

Author Cecily Wong on May 2

Author Cecily Wong will speak about her work on Tuesday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to noon in Penguin Union Building 258. This free public event is part of the Clark College Columbia Writers Series.  

April 20 is PenguinsGive and Sakura Festival

PenguinsGive, Clark College’s 24-hour fundraising event, is Thursday, April 20. In celebration of Clark College celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, all Clark College and Clark College Foundation employees and retirees are challenged to “Give $90.” Join the members of the O Squad, your employee giving committee and give $90 to support Clark students. 

Educating for the Seventh Generation

powwow dancer

For more than a decade, Clark College has honored the cultures and traditions of indigenous peoples with an annual celebration and powwow held in early November. This year, as in 2020, that celebration needed to be held virtually due to COVID-19. A video including interviews with community leaders and images from past celebrations has been…

Clark College supports voting

Oswald shows off new ballot drop box

A permanent ballot drop box has been installed on Clark College’s main campus. The walk-up ballot box is in the Red 3 parking lot, near the flagpole and south of the Penguin Union Building.  “Clark College has always served as a hub of civic engagement in this community,” said Clark College President Dr. Karin Edwards. “We’re excited to be able to continue…

Dental clinic re-opens

Quick work and detailed planning allow Dental Hygiene program to safely keep training students and serving the community       For 51 years, Clark College’s dental hygiene clinic provided affordable dental service to the community—until the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to close in spring term. Now, thanks to careful planning by the college’s dental…

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…

Educating for the Seventh Generation

Native American dancer in regalia

Clark College holds 10th annual celebration of indigenous cultures on Nov. 1       On Friday, Nov. 1, Clark College welcomes the community as it hosts “Educating for the Seventh Generation,” a celebration of Indigenous cultures. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with free food and refreshments. At 5:15 p.m., dancers from the…

Family fun at El Día del Niño/El Día del Libro

Free event on April 26 honors Latino culture and the value of literacy      On Friday, April 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Clark College invites the community to participate in an evening of free, family-friendly activities that celebrate both Latino culture and the value of literacy. “Celebración de Mi Gente: El Día…

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