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By Dr. Hara Charlier, President of Central Lakes College Central Lakes College just wrapped up its 2023 commencement events, and we are so incredibly proud of each of our students. Every student makes a mark at CLC, and there is no question that we are better as a College because …
Read More »8 CLC students awarded scholarships from IMMOC
Eight Central Lakes College students were awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Indigenous Men and Men of Color (IMMOC) workgroup. The students recently attended the IMMOC Student Conference in Faribault, MN. The students include: Caleb Jones Mubashir Dirige Charles Mudgett David Felix Branden Gagnon Ja’Von Coleman David Hurst …
Read More »CLC Connection: Connection matters at CLC
By: Mary Sam, Dean of Students, Wellness & Equity and Mark Johnson, Interim VP of Academic and Student Affairs Central Lakes College is more than a place to come, get an education and leave. It’s home. A family. It’s about connection. When students are here, we want them to …
Read More »CLC student honored by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Central Lakes College student Angelina Schultz was named to the Student Voting Honor Roll this week by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN). She is one of 175 college students nationwide to receive this honor. ALL IN’s Student Voting Honor Roll recognizes college students at participating campuses who have …
Read More »Nominees sought for Excellence in Teaching award
Students, community members, staff and faculty are invited to nominate a Central Lakes College instructor for the upcoming 2024 Minnesota State Board of Trustees Educator of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching. The deadline to submit nominees is May 5, 2023. This award is an honor granted upon Minnesota …
Read More »4 students named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2022-23 All-Minnesota Academic Team
Congratulations to these 4 CLC students selected to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2022-23 All-Minnesota Academic Team! Students were: Lori Jensen, Rachel Schoon, Jordan Hunnicutt and Emma Trees. “The team reflects our high-achieving CLC/PTK students and showcases their leadership, volunteerism, and involvement on our campus and in our community,” said Kate Porter, …
Read More »CLC Designated a Voter Friendly Campus by NASPA and Campus Vote Project
Today, Central Lakes College was named a Voter Friendly Campus, one of 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia, by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The initiative recognizes institutions that have planned and implemented practices that encourage their students to register and …
Read More »CLC announces Music Technology AFA Degree
Central Lakes College is excited to announce the addition of a new degree: The Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Music Technology. Applications are being accepted now, with classes starting this fall. “One of our music department’s goals is to provide music degrees that are strongly rooted in the real-world skills …
Read More »CLC joins Education Design Lab’s National Micro-pathways Initiative
Central Lakes College announced it will design micro-pathways in its Machine Tool Technologies and Entrepreneurship programs, in partnership with the Education Design Lab (The Lab), a national nonprofit that designs, implements, and scales new learning models for higher education and the future of work. CLC is part of the Lab’s third cohort …
Read More »Brainerd Lakes Area AAUW donates funds to CLC Food Pantry, scholarships
The Brainerd Lakes Area AAUW recently donated $1,830 to the Central Lakes College Food Pantry, in addition to their annual contribution of $2,000 for scholarships for CLC students. The funds stem from the organization’s annual Brain Buster Trivia Challenge, which raises money for student scholarships. New this year, the organization …
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