On April 20, the Environmental Action Club sent letters to the Clark College Foundation, asking them to fully divest from fossil fuels. The Environmental Action Club formed on Clark’s campus last fall with the goal of removing connections to the fossil fuels industry. The club directed their focus to the […]
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Clark College Foundation Names New CEO Calen Ouellette
On March 31, the Clark College Foundation named Calen Ouellette as their new Chief Executive Officer. For the past two years, Ouellette worked as the Chief Advancement Officer at Los Angeles’ LGBT center. He has 17 years of experience in fundraising, and 13 years in senior management. “His background and […]
Environmental Action Club Continues Divestment Campaign for Clearer Answers from Clark College Foundation
It’s an attestable fact that climate change is upon us. Ocean levels are rising, diseases are becoming more lethal, and wildfires are out of control. We’ve been aware for decades, but what are we supposed to do with less than an estimated seven years to change? Environmental Action Club co-presidents […]
Clark College Foundation CEO to Step Down
For Lisa Gibert, being the CEO of the Clark College Foundation has been the greatest honor of her life. Gibert joined the foundation in 1998, and was appointed chief executive officer in January 2005. After 16 years in the position, Gibert plans to step down in June 2022. Bringing Clark […]
Student Sketch: Student Starts Environmental Action Club to Encourage More Eco-Friendly Practices
Chloe Marshall, 19, is scared for her future. Marshall has wanted to take action to help combat the climate crisis, but for quite a while, she didn’t know where to begin. By starting the Environmental Action Club at Clark College this year, Marshall intends to create a space where anyone […]
Q&A With Denis Hayes: Clark Alum and Organizer of the First Earth Day
Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Tomorrow, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m., the Clark College Foundation will be hosting a virtual event focused on building healthy, sustainable human ecosystems. “Creating Super Green Cities” will feature Clark alumnus Denis Hayes, ‘64, the organizer of the first-ever […]
Clark College Delays State of the College Address
Clark College’s first-ever virtual state of the college address was postponed due to technical difficulties. Presented by President Karin Edwards, the event was originally scheduled to premiere Jan. 28 via YouTube. A future date has not been specified yet. Clark issued a statement apologizing for the delay and said they […]
Clark College Foundation Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Clark College Foundation employee has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email sent to faculty and staff Monday, Sept. 28. The Foundation employee tested positive Saturday, Sept. 26 and was last on campus Sept. 23. Exposure to other community members is considered unlikely due to COVID-19 safety protocols […]
Scholarship Applications Due
Attention: Students applying for a scholarship from the Clark College Foundation must submit their applications by tomorrow. Transcripts and letters of recommendation are to be uploaded online. Applications can be found at clark.edu/scholarships, along with other scholarship opportunities such as the Ayn Rand Scholarship or the ARC Immigrant Scholar Award. […]
Clark Bites Into Scottish Tradition
Clark will host its second annual “A Taste of Scotland” fundraiser dinner January 22 at 5:30 p.m. to raise money for a student’s flight from Scotland and tuition for one year. The event will also be celebrating Scotland’s most renowned poet, Robert Burns, whose 257th birthday is in January. Tickets […]