Library staff at Central Lakes College Brainerd campus recently packed boxes full of books for donation to Books for Africa. The books are destined for Jinja, Uganda which is the hometown of CLC international student Dennis Musasizi. Jinja was the first library served by Books For Africa twenty-five years ago. …

Flag Day Golf Tournament Lakes Financial Services of Brainerd hosted a golf tournament at Cragun’s Legacy Courses on Flag Day, June 14, to raise funds to support local veterans. A portion of the of proceeds were donated to the Central Lakes College Veterans Center. The Center helps veterans, service members, …

Catch the WAVE!  [WAIVE]  During the week of July 8-12, Central Lakes College will WAIVE your application fee. That’s right, apply to CLC for Free! CLC has special events planned during the week to assist you in your college and career goals. Want to check out the water before taking the …

Tuition at Central Lakes College and other MnSCU institutions will remain the same for the next two years. The tuition freeze will help Central Lakes College students continue to earn affordable degrees while keeping college debt levels as low as possible. The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges …

The Check & Connect Program and the Crow Wing County Transition Interagency Committee hosted a workshop on Thursday June, 13th at Central Lakes College for professionals working with students with Intellectual Disabilities who wish to go on to higher education. The day-long workshop was attended by 50 people ranging from …

Media Release Courtesy of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce On Thursday, May 30, the Otto Bremer Foundation announced the award of a $248,000 grant to the Bridges Career Academies & Workplace Connection. This significant grant will strengthen the development of Bridges Career Academies, expand the Career Exploration Day and Educator …

The Brainerd campus commencement event was held Thursday, May 16 at the Brainerd high school gymnasium. 300 graduates were honored at the 2013 commencement program. Approximately 2,200 family and friends of the graduates were in attendance for this year’s event. The music for commencement was performed by the CLC Community …

The Staples campus commencement event was held Wednesday, May 15 at the Staples-Motley high school gymnasium. Approximately 140 graduates were honored at the 2013 commencement program.  CLC students received degrees, diplomas and certificates for Communication Art & Design, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician, Engineering Technology, Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance, …

Staples Campus Commencement The Staples campus commencement event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 at 7 pm at the Staples-Motley high school gymnasium.  Brainerd Campus Commencement The Brainerd campus commencement event is scheduled for Thursday, May 16 at 7 pm at the Brainerd high school gymnasium. Commencement Speaker • Steve …

Raiders Baseball The Raider  baseball team dropped their first South Division losses of the season at home on Wednesday, May 1, as they were defeated 8-3 (LP Taz Seibert) and 10-4 ( LP Brandon Kiel) by Rochester at Findorff Field. The Raiders are now 6-3-1 on the season. The Raiders …