Campus News

In it’s second year, a new program at Central Lakes College is putting needed fresh produce into the hands of community members. It’s called the Gleaning Program. Here’s how it works: The CLC Ag & Energy Center produces many different crops and produce, all while teaching students and leading research …

For more than half a century, the life work of Gordon Gullion, a preeminent expert on ruffed grouse, sat untouched in a basement. His work was meticulously detailed on about 69,000 notecards, some dating back to the 1930s. Today, those notecards are in the hands of dedicated Central Lakes College …

In order to transform the Dryden Theatre into a top-shelf event space, Central Lakes College recently launched the Dryden Theatre Campaign to raise $130,000 for the following upgrade: New, more comfortable theatre-style seats. Better technical support with the addition of a sound/lighting booth. Improved visibility with new seating risers. Updated …

Central Lakes College’s Mary Sam, Dean of Students, Equity and Inclusion, was recently awarded the 2017 Ron McKinley All My Relations Award from the Minnesota Education Equity Partnership. The award is given annually by the staff and board of the Minnesota Education Equity Partnership (MnEEP) in recognition of a volunteer who …

Keith Olander, Central Lakes College Dean of Agricultural Studies, Director of the CLC Ag & Energy Center and Director of AgCentric, was awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree by the National FFA Organization. The National FFA Organization recognizes outstanding individuals who have provided exceptional support of school-based agricultural education and FFA. Olander received the Honorary American FFA Degree for his “outstanding contribution to growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture.” Olander …

Community members are invited to nominate their favorite CLC educator for an annual statewide award. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017-18 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 …

Archers took 263 deer during this year’s bow hunts at Camp Ripley Military Reservation near Little Falls, representing a 132% increase from last year’s total take. There were 2,570 permits issued, with 2,011 hunters participating. Although participation declined this year, harvest increased 132% from last year’s total take, and participants …

Central Lakes College welcomes Susan Roering as its Transfer Coordinator. Roering has held a number of roles at CLC,  being a TRIO Upward Bound Academic Advisor for the last 7 years, and most recently as interim Transfer Coordinator. In the position, she will be responsible for the overall coordination and day to day management …

Brainerd Community Theatre will hold auditions for Tom Topor’s ‘Answers’ at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 in the Dryden Theatre, Central Lakes College’s Brainerd campus. The play is the initial offering in a new performance series called “Rough Cuts.” Actors will not be required to fully memorize the script …

By taking selected classes, Central Lakes College students can earn their Associate of Arts Degree without ever buying a textbook. It’s called the Z-Degree and CLC is the first in the state to offer it. CLC built its Z-Degree by offering its faculty opportunities to review potential open education resources …