Mark Seeley, author and climatologist, will join photographer Don Breneman to present “Voyageur Skies: Weather and the Wilderness in Minnesota’s National Park,” a free, public program, on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. The event is sponsored …

An informational meeting for the next Central Lakes College travel study trip to Italy will be held Monday, Nov. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. in room E 354 (Lecture Hall) of the Brainerd campus. The Italian Renaissance Experience, led by English and Humanities instructor Michael Soderlund, will travel to …

As a result of local anti-poverty initiatives, Central Lakes College speech instructor Kari Frisch is participating in a world-wide project to end hunger. She is involved with the Hunger and Agriculture Griots Project, a program designed to train passionate volunteers into powerful spokespersons in the fight against hunger. It is …

Minnesota’s working adults who have earned some college credits are being urged to re-enroll and complete their two- or four-year degrees at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to boost their job prospects and help meet the state’s workforce needs. The message is part of a new statewide outreach initiative …

Happy Halloween. This quartet roamed the halls of the Brainerd campus early today to demonstrate what a fun group of employees we have in that northeast realm. From left: Jean Mershon, Kori Busho, Julie Platta, and Jody Flynn.Images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/58518185@N04

The Rose Ensemble will perform “Songs of Temperance and Temptation: 100 Years of Restraint and Revelry in Minnesota” at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4 in Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. This Cultural Arts series event Founded in 1996 in Saint Paul, The Rose Ensemble uses …

State Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-Grove City), a retired educator and author, visited Central Lakes College on Friday, Oct. 28. CLC President Larry Lundblad (left) welcomed Rep. Urdahl for a visit and tour. The five-term lawmaker representing Meeker and Wright counties south of St. Cloud discussed educational issues related to sustaining …

Jordan Reinarts of New Ulm drove the semi-truck simulator at the Staples campus open house Friday, Oct. 28. The annual event, which was held this year from 1 to 7 p.m., showcased all programs offered at the main and west campuses of Central Lakes College. There were door tours, prizes, …

The Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre from Minneapolis performs at Central Lakes College Sat., Nov. 5 @ 7:30 p.m. in Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus. This is another Cultural Arts Series production. Celebrate the exotic and sultry ambiance of the early 1900s in Spain known as “Café Cantante” when flamenco …

The 2011 Central Lakes College volleyball season ended Friday at Thief River Falls, when the second-seeded Raiders lost in the Region 13B semifinal. Sophomore Melissa Widman (pictured) had 20 digs and Alanna Hansen added 10 kills against third-seeded Itasca, whom CLC had twice defeated during the regular campaign. The 3-0 …