Nearing graduation, Central Lakes College student Jared Koponen will soon need a job. Thanks to a program at the college, Koponen, along with 50 of his fellow classmates, got the chance to sit down with a handful of potential future employers for a one-on-one interview. It’s called Interview Day, and …
Read More »Several career fields hiring CLC students
Several career fields are hiring Central Lakes College students after graduation, and they’re actively recruiting them now. At the Brainerd Community Job Fair Wednesday at CLC, dozens of area companies got a chance to chat with students and community members looking for a career or part-time work. “(Manufacturing) students will …
Read More »Feeling a bit…anxious? Instructor offers tips on overcoming test anxiety
Exam. Test. Final. Anyway you say it, the fear is the same. First, the heart beats faster. Next, the stomach is in knots. It’s pretty common for students to get anxious before a test, said CLC psychology instructor Alita Reque-Peterson. But what’s less common is physical illness and severe emotional …
Read More »Experience a new county, culture right here at CLC
Take a step into a new country and experience the culture during the Celebration of Nations at Central Lakes College’s Brainerd Campus. It’s the third year, the Celebration of Nations will take place on Friday, April 24 on the Brainerd campus. The event will start at 5:45 p.m. and end with …
Read More »Hijab Tube performance will offer “eye-opening perspective”
The Office of Diversity & Tribal Relations is bringing another Mixed Blood Performance to Central Lakes College at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21 in the Dryden Theater. This hour-long event is free and open to all faculty, staff and students. The performance is titled “Hijab Tube” and it’s a production of …
Read More »‘Like’ CLC, win free swag
Who wants free swag? Everybody, of course. This week, we here at CLC are hooking you up with some stylin’ college gear. All you have to do is follow CLC on social media. Pretty simple. Every day this week (April 6-10) we will post this promotion on Facebook. Once you …
Read More »It’s time for Beat the Heat Week
Beat the Heat Week starts Monday, April 6. There’s a medallion hunt all week. Check for the clues, which will be posted in the Student Life Center each day at noon. The winner will get a $25 Visa gift card. Have any questions? Call Phil Olsen at Student Life at …
Read More »Tour a quick photo tour of CLC’s Staples campus
There are some cool projects brewing at the Staples campus. They involve heavy machinery, engines and, of course, robots. Take a quick tour of the buildings via our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/centrallakescollege But don’t stop here – take a look for yourself. Stop by the campus and chat with the instructors. …
Read More »Want tour Ireland? CLC Community Band holding informational meeting
The Central Lakes College Community Band will hold an informational meeting on its 2017 Ireland tour at 7 p.m., Tuesday April 7 in the Rehearsal Hall of Central Lakes College. Information on the itinerary, costs, methods of registration and payment will be discussed. Free information packets will be available. The …
Read More »Get your Easter flower bomb eggs today
Spice up those traditional Easter baskets with these colorful eggs. Instead of candy inside the “flower bomb,” you’ll find a soil/clay ball. The seeds are sun-loving wildflower seeds that will grow and attract butterflied, bees and humming birds. The Hort Club is selling the flower bombs today, April 2, outside …
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