Campus News

Three Central Lakes College Nursing students were each recently awarded a $500 scholarship, donated by 40 and 8 Voiture 778, the Brainerd American Legion and Ironton American Legion. Representatives from the 40 and 8 group presented the scholarships during a Nursing class at the college. Students included Kayla Ebnet (3rd …

Central Lakes College has been named a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for its contributions to the health of mothers and their babies. MDH recognizes workplaces and county health departments that have demonstrated their commitment to supporting breastfeeding mothers by creating a workplace lactation support …

Central Lakes College American Sign Language instructor Tanya Hoting Mrazek was awarded the 2019 Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Teaching on Wednesday. Hoting Mrazek was one of only six educators this year throughout the Minnesota State system to receive the high honor, which is awarded by the system’s Board …

Central Lakes College is pleased to announce the addition of two new transfer pathway degrees starting in fall. They include the Sociology Transfer Pathway AA Degree and the Exercise Science Transfer Pathway AA Degree. These degrees have been created by teams of educators from the Minnesota State system. Both degrees …

The Central Lakes College Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. The Central Lakes College Practical Nursing-Staples Campus program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission …

Three Central Lakes College welding students placed in the Women in Welding Competition held recently in St. Cloud. Chandra Bruno, Kelsey Saba, of Brainerd, and Jolleen Schneider, of Little Falls, all competed in: (SMAW) shielded metal arc welding, also know as stick welding, (GMAW) gas metal arc welding, also know as wire feed welding, …

Diana Espana Garay, a student at Central Lakes College, has been named a 2019 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar and will receive a $2,250 scholarship. New Century Transfer Pathway Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. Over …

A group of Central Lakes College students spent their spring break learning about politics and government during a trip to Washington D.C. Lead by CLC Political Science instructor Steve Wenzel, the trip included students from Political Science courses, Student Senate and a student political club. The trip included: A congressional tour …

Three Central Lakes College Graphic Design students received high honors at this year’s Central Minnesota American Advertising Awards competition. Each entry was judged by industry professionals. Student Kalie Jay received a Silver Award for her point of purchase display for Mrs. Meyers Clean Day. Kayla Voss received a Gold Award …

Director of Instrumental Music at Central Lakes College, Jonathan Laflamme, is looking for a few local, great musicians to fill out the Central Lakes Wind Symphony Community Band! If you play the flute, bassoon, oboe or percussion and miss playing music each week simply show up on Monday nights at …