Campus News

Central Lakes College’s Director of Instrument Music Jonathan Laflamme was named one of “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” by the School Band and Orchestra Magazine. In its 21st year, the SBO Magazine reviews hundreds of nominations and selects one winner from each state. Laflamme was chosen to represent Minnesota. …

Community members are invited to participate in Central Lakes College’s Tuba Christmas show on Sunday, Dec. 16 at the Westgate Mall. Rehearsal is at 12:43 p.m. at CLC and the concert is at 3:01 p.m. at the mall. Participants are asked to bring your own tuba, euphonium, baritone or trombone, …

Tanya Hoting-Mrazek has been selected as the Central Lakes College Board of Trustees Outstanding Educator for 2018-19. CLC President Hara Charlier recently made the announcement to the campus community. “This honor includes nomination by peers, followed by a recommendation by a committee of CLC faculty,” Charlier said. “I am happy …

At the first-ever ALL IN Challenge Awards Ceremony, held October 19, to recognize colleges and universities committed to increasing college student voting rates, Central Lakes College received a silver seal for achieving a student rate between 60 percent and 69 percent. “The Central Lakes College Student Senate is proud to …

Students and community members are invited to nominate their favorite CLC educator for an annual statewide award. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018-19 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award is an honor bestowed upon Minnesota State faculty to acknowledge and reward exceptional …

Oct. 3rd, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, three judges from the Minnesota Court of Appeals will be at the CLC Brainerd Cafeteria to answer questions about the Minnesota justice system and Minnesota Court of Appeals.  This is a unique opportunity to meet with the judges for a conversation about their …

 A Central Lakes College initiative is one of 23 projects from Minnesota State to be awarded an educational innovation grant. “Providing a vibrant and robust learning experience for our students requires that our colleges and universities be masters of innovation,” said Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of Minnesota State. “The projects that …

By Dr. Hara Charlier It seems like every year, summer flies by. I hope that all have spent time on the lake, laughing around a campfire with friends and family and relaxing in the sun with a good book. Summer couldn’t possibly be ending already. Yet, fall semester has already …

Fall semester is nearing and that means its time to make some music! The vibrant Central Lakes College Community Band will begin rehearsing for its fall season on Monday, September 10. Rehearsals are Mondays from 7-9 pm in the band room. Jazz Ensemble begins rehearsing Monday, August 27. The group …

Central Lakes College Student Senate was awarded $2,000 of seed funding to push forward their voting initiatives during a recent LeadMN Democracy Shark Tank event. At the event, several campus teams developed ideas and plans to support student voter engagement initiatives during the 2018 election. They pitched those ideas to …