“It’s time for the goodbye and farewell,” said Veronica Brock. With 30 minutes left in the Business and Health Sciences Unit Zoom call, this opening statement started with a small, informal announcement by Brenda Walstead, dean of the Business and Health Sciences unit at Clark College. Walstead, 64, announced her […]
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Graduating Penguins Look Forward to Commencement
Clark graduation will be held in the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. As of May 20, 492 students applied for graduation, with more on the way. “Before the actual event, the number I mentioned will increase,” said Peg Este, Clark’s credential evaluator. Cashier manager […]
Morgan Parker Dazzles Clark Students With Her Poetry
Acclaimed poet and novelist Morgan Parker hopped into a virtual book talk with Clark students May 12 at 4 p.m. to discuss her work, life and experience as a writer. Parker’s talk caps off the year for the Columbia Writer’s Series: a collection of talks organized by Clark’s english department. […]
Wacky Wednesday Creates Relaxing Environment for Wandering Students
The activities programming board are giving back to the community through Wacky Wednesday, a time for students to relax and find some peace in their busy schedules. Students can expect board games, coloring pages, Legos and many more stress-relieving activities available to them in Penguin Union Building (PUB) 161. The […]
Artistry in Bloom: Ikebana by Miwa Satoh
This year’s Sakura Festival at Clark College presented a variety of performances, including an ikebana flower arrangement demonstration by local instructor Miwa Satoh.
Clark’s Stuff a BigFoot Event Brings Students Together to Create Keepsakes
On Tuesday, students gathered in Gaiser Hall for Stuff a Bigfoot, a part of the activities programming board’s ongoing week of events meant to bring students together. Each student that attended had the opportunity to stuff and take home a bigfoot doll along with a t-shirt. Students filtered in, grabbing […]
Free In-Person Legal Consultations Returns to Clark
On April 13, Clark College reopened free legal consultations with legal attorney, Ed Dawson. Because of Covid-19, both Clark and Dawson could not have in- person meetings with prospective clients. According to Samantha Lelo, program support supervisor for Clark’s student life office, Dawson specializes in family law. He offers advice […]
Sakura Festival Celebrates Return to In-Person Ceremony
This year’s Sakura Festival was back in-person on April 21, and the live performers did not disappoint the audience. After two years of holding the Sakura Festival online, almost 100 people came out to appreciate the celebration of Japanese culture. Groups like the Takohachi’s Q Ensemble drum group got everyone’s […]
Covid-19 Accelerates Clark’s Enrollment Issue
Josie Uskoski, a student at La Center High School, knew she wanted to attend a Running Start program. What she didn’t know was which institution. She researched both Lower Columbia College and Clark College. Since academic programs, commute, and cost were all identical, Uskoski’s decision came down to one thing: […]
Clark Opens Writing Workshop to the Community
For the first time in over a decade, the Clark College Writing Workshop is set to take place this spring. Workshop topics led by faculty include the inner workings of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, with readings from local authors. Running May 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m in the […]