Mary Sam, Director of Diversity and Student Affairs at Central Lakes College, is a 2010 recipient of the Minnesota League of Human Rights Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions concerning human rights issues. Described as a “seasoned activist,” Mary received the award Dec. 3 from the Minnesota League of Human Rights …

How do Brainerd Lakes Area and the state of Minnesota benefit from the presence of Central Lakes College? A recent comprehensive study by Economic Modeling Specialists Inc., Moscow, Idaho, offers data of the significant role CLC plays for not only graduates but taxpayers who benefit from a larger economy and …

Dan Macy, who attended Central Lakes College in 1997-98, returned to the Brainerd campus recently for a chance to work with first-semester engineering physics students. Macy has a master’s degree and has industry experience from studies at Cal Poly and the University of Michigan. He was surprised to find the …

Central Lakes College on Dec. 9 hosted about two dozen area school district officials, mostly instructors but also counselors and administrators, for a gathering aimed at sustaining a strong partnership and continuity in vocational education. High schools with career education programs are able to ensure seamless transfer to college-level learning …

Sat., Dec. 11 CLC men win 12th straightGRAND RAPIDS – The No. 4 nationally ranked Central Lakes College Raiders made it 12 straight with Saturday’s 100-67 victory over Itasca.Marcus Ayala shot 5-of-6 from 3-point to finish with 25 points for the Raiders. John Hicks broke out for a season-high 14 …

High-achieving students at Central Lakes College, completing the first semester of a new Honors Associate in Arts program, are enjoying their academic journey. The students in this ground-breaking group range in age from a home-schooled 15 to a mature 46. Their common goal: A transfer degree for established academics, status …

Senator-Elect John Carlson (R-Bemidji) was met at the door by Central Lakes College President Dr. Larry Lundblad on Fri., Dec. 10, when the new legislator visited the Brainerd campus for a tour and to discuss higher education with President Lundblad. Carlson has said his special legislative concerns are to “redesign …

The Central Lakes College Chamber Singers strolled the Brainerd campus during the lunch hour Thurs., Dec. 9, wishing happy holidays and spreading musical cheer through season carols. The group passed through the Cube and into the Administrative Suite, where staff enjoying a festive potluck lunch delighted in the vocal expression …

Central Lakes College (10-0) has moved up one spot from last week in the National Junior College Athletic Association men’s basketball poll for Division III schools in the U.S. The Raiders are fourth in the Dec. 7 national ranking — one place below Southern Division rival Rochester from the Minnesota …

The Steele Family Christmas comes to Central Lakes College Friday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. for a concert of holiday gospel and soul in the renovated Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus. The event is part of the Cultural Arts Series and co-sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio. MPR members receive …