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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…

A new beat

Battle Ground at Jazz Fest 2016

Clark College’s 54th annual Jazz Fest has a few surprises      Three days, 57 bands, and more than a few firsts–the 54th Annual Clark College Jazz Festival had plenty to keep people entertained. The event, which draws jazz bands from middle and high schools around the region, kept Gaiser Student Center swinging with big-band…

Leaving a legacy: a farewell chat with Laurie Cornelius

Clark’s longtime director of Child and Family Studies talks about how the program became a regional leader      To say that Laurie Cornelius has had an impact on Clark College’s Child and Family Studies program is a bit like saying that Dr. Seuss may have influenced children’s literature—you’ve definitely indulged in understatement. Cornelius, who…

Learn as you lunch

Professor Steven Clark

Clark College launches new STEM Seminar Series      Clark College is inviting the public to come back to school for a series of free seminars that explore the lighter side of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). New this academic year, the Clark College STEM Seminar Series launches on Friday, October 16, at noon…

England appointed to commission

Dolly England

Clark’s Diversity Outreach Manager will advise governor on African-American issues      Clark College is pleased to announce that Dolly England, Diversity Outreach Manager, was recently appointed to the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs by Gov. Jay Inslee. As a commissioner for Southwest Washington, England will help shape policy and understanding regarding African-Americans…

Fun for the Whole Familia

Dancers at Latino Festival

On May 1, Clark College celebrates literacy, Latino culture with an evening of family-friendly activities      On Friday, May 1, 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:…

Career Days is Big

Career Days

Annual event hosts most employers yet      Clark College’s Career Days is entering its fifth year with its largest-ever number of employers participating in two separate job fairs, as well as many new events designed to help today’s job-seekers. The three-day event will be held April 27-29 at the college’s main campus. The annual…

Sakura is Coming

dancers at Sakura Festival

Clark College hosts 10th annual celebration of international friendship on April 16       On Thursday, April 16, Clark College’s 2015 Sakura Festival will honor the historic ties of friendship between the cities of Vancouver, Washington, and Joyo, Japan. This year’s celebration holds particular significance, as it recognizes several important milestones: the 25th anniversary…

Seussing Things Up

Read Across America Day 2015

Bookstore’s annual book drive benefits King Elementary      Smiles dominated the scene at King Elementary School on March 2 as volunteers from the Clark College Bookstore read Dr. Seuss’s classic The Cat in The Hat to four kindergarten classes as part of Read Across America Day. Following the book readings by volunteers Kaina Barba…

Keeping Kids Healthy

Dental Hygiene

Clark College Dental Hygiene hosts Free Children’s Dental Health Day on Feb. 7      The Clark College Dental Hygiene Program will hold a free children’s dental clinic on Saturday, February 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the main campus of Clark College. The event will take place in the newly remodeled Firstenburg…

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