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Clark College announces Winter STEM Seminar Series

STEM logo

Free lunchtime lectures cover everything from volcanoes to animal acupuncture      Clark College is inviting the public to come back to school for a series of free lunchtime seminars that explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Begun in 2015, the Clark College STEM Seminar Series launches its 2017 Winter season on Friday, January…

Financial Aid Info Night

Main Campus at night

Clark College hosts an event for the college-minded on December 7       On Wednesday, December 7, specialists from Clark College’s Financial Aid Office will be on hand to answer questions from prospective students and parents about navigating the world of financial aid. Clark’s annual Financial Aid Information Night provides information about Clark’s admission…

International Education Week

International Education Week stock photo

Clark College is celebrating International Education Week, a program of the U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, with events on Thursday, November 17, and Friday, November 18. Highlights include: Thursday, November 17 11 a.m.  – 12 p.m., PUB 161: International Employers Panel. Discover what it takes to operate in a global economy from representatives…

Knight earns First Citizen Award

President Knight

Clark College president to be recognized for his service to the community      Clark College President Robert K. Knight has been named Clark County’s 2016 First Citizen, an award recognizing a Clark County resident who has modeled exemplary citizenship through their actions and service to the community. The award, which was announced in July, will…

Educating for the Seventh Generation

Native American Celebration 2013

Clark College hosts a celebration of indigenous cultures      On Friday, Nov. 4, Clark College welcomes the community as it hosts “Educating for the Seventh Generation,” a celebration of indigenous cultures. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with free food and refreshments. The Native American Culture Club will provide an Opening Prayer and…

Backpack Project hits lucky 13

Children receiving backpack

For the 13th year in a row, Clark College employees donated backpacks and supplies to 52 school-aged children of Clark College students. Names of children are gathered and referred by Workforce Education Services, Financial Aid, Veterans Affairs, Child & Family Services, and the Diversity Center. Each child is asked their favorite color and characters so…

Clark College goes to the Fair

Oswald at Clark County Fair

College offers family-friendly STEM education at Summer’s Biggest Party      In keeping with this year’s Clark County Fair Theme of “Science Fun,” Clark College is offering a host of family-friendly, hands-on activities promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Clark students, staff, and faculty will lead demonstrations every day of the fair, which runs…

Bill Clinton speaks at Clark College

Bill Clinton visit

Former President of the United States on campus to campaign for wife      Normally, the first day of spring break on Clark College’s main campus feels like the calm after the storm. The parking lots are empty, faculty and students are home recovering from finals, and some offices are closed or on reduced hours.…

The ripple effect

This year’s Iris Awards celebrated three nominees, a new award, and a new partnership      On March 9, community members gathered in Gaiser Student Center to celebrate three outstanding women for their dedication to Southwest Washington. The 2016 Iris Awards ceremony honored Vancouver City Councilmember Anne McEnerny-Ogle; Katherine Garrett, the Housing First Program Director…

Sharing the fun of reading

Read Across America Day 2016

Clark College employees donate books and time to local children      On March 2, staff members from the Clark College Bookstore participated in Read Across America Day by reading the Dr. Seuss classic The Cat in the Hat to kindergartners at King Elementary. But these volunteers didn’t just share a love of reading with…

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