Free, family-friendly event on April 18 On Thursday, April 18, Clark College’s 2019 Sakura Festival will honor the historic ties of friendship between the sister-cities of Vancouver, Washington, and Joyo, Japan. The festival will begin at 1:00 p.m. with opening remarks near the Royce E. Pollard Japanese Friendship Garden, which is located next…
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Recipients of the 2019 Iris Awards Announced
by CSantaMaria •
Tickets on sale for March 7 ceremony Five women representing exceptional leadership, philanthropy and community service are the winners of the 2019 Iris Awards, honoring women of achievement in Southwest Washington. They will be recognized at an awards reception on Thursday, March 7. Awards will be presented to Ann Fischer, founder of the…
Nominations open for 2019 Iris Awards
by herickson •
Ceremony honors outstanding women in Southwest Washington Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Iris Awards, which honor outstanding women in Southwest Washington. The winners will be announced at the end of January, and the recipients will be honored at a reception and ceremony on Wednesday, March 7, 2019, from 5:30…
Little Penguins get big help with Backpack Project
by Contributor •
For many Southwest Washington families, the beginning of this school year was particularly challenging, featuring teacher strikes and last-minute scrambles for child care. But one thing remained unchanged: Dozens of Clark College students could depend on Clark employees to purchase and fill backpacks so that their children could start the school year off prepared. The…
Healthy Penguin Walkabout is back for third year
by herickson •
Family-friendly event focuses on wellness Clark College welcomes the community to its third annual Healthy Penguin Walkabout on Saturday, June 2, on its main campus. This free, family-friendly event offers a wide range of opportunities for personal health assessments, wellness-related education, and healthy activities. Activities run 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will take…
The gift of friendship and trees
by CSantaMaria •
Clark celebrates Arbor Day with 200 new cherry blossom trees and the college’s eighth consecutive Tree Campus USA designation On April 11, Clark College celebrated tree planting and care at the annual Arbor Day celebration. Led by Clark College International Programs director Jane Walster, the ceremony took place on the northeast corner of…
Sakura returns April 19
by herickson •
Annual celebration of international friendship includes opening ceremony, family-friendly activities On Thursday, April 19, Clark College’s 2018 Sakura Festival will honor the historic ties of friendship between the sister-cities of Vancouver, Washington, and Joyo, Japan. The festival will begin at 1:00 p.m. with opening remarks near the Royce E. Pollard Japanese Friendship…
Four outstanding women, one inspirational evening
by herickson •
The 2018 Iris Awards showcase the contributions of women to Southwest Washington On March 8, while people around the world celebrated International Women’s Day, members of the local community gathered in Gaiser Student Center to honor four women’s contributions to Southwest Washington at the 2018 Iris Awards. Guests enjoyed refreshments and light fare…
Would you, could you buy a book?
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Annual Dr. Seuss book drive benefits children at King Elementary “The more that you read, the more things you will know,” wrote Theodor Geisel (aka “Dr. Seuss”). “The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” It is with this idea in mind that Clark College has chosen Vancouver’s King Elementary School…
Iris Awards announced
by herickson •
Four outstanding women to be honored at March 8 ceremony Four women representing exceptional leadership, philanthropy and community service are the winners of the 2018 Iris Awards, honoring women of achievement in Southwest Washington. They will be honored at an awards reception on Thursday, March 8. Awards will be presented to Julie Bocanegra,…