The Gordon Rosenmeier Center for State and Local Government at Central Lakes College has appointed a new president and board member. Jim Russell was elected its new president. He replaces outgoing president Mike O’Rourke. Jeff Meyer, from Avon, was appointed to the board. Steve Wenzel, Executive Director of the Gordon …
Read More »Community invited to ConnectEffect, an innovative interactive entertainment experience
Central Lakes College, in partnership with the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center, proudly presents ConnectEffect, an innovative interactive entertainment experience that aims to tackle the prevailing issues of loneliness and social isolation. The event is free, open to the public, and runs January 23-25, 2024, at 6 pm at …
Read More »C. Willi Myles, “America’s Everyday Comedian,” takes the stage
The Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center proudly presents C. Willi Myles at the Chalberg Theatre on January 11 and 12, 2024. Known as “America’s Everyday Comedian,” Myles promises an evening of family-friendly humor that bridges generations through relatable tales and clever storytelling. Originally from Alabama, Myles, a veteran performer, …
Read More »CLC named top 150 in nation; Eligible for 2025 Aspen Prize
The Aspen Institute has recognized Central Lakes College as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges. CLC is now eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The institutions selected for …
Read More »CLC’s Bent Pine Journal wins national award
Central Lakes College’s Bent Bine Journal has won the 2nd place National Award for Best Magazine, hosted by Community College Humanities Association. The Bent Pine is a full color, hardcopy journal that seeks to illuminate the creative talents of students, staff and faculty across CLC. It was first published …
Read More »Heisserer named Outstanding Educator
Instructor Dr. Nick Heisserer has been named the 2023-24 Central Lakes College Board of Trustees Outstanding Educator. Heisserer teaches Business Management at the college. This honor includes nominations by students and peers, as well as a recommendation from a committee of CLC employees. “Nick’s dedication to students and outstanding instruction …
Read More »CLC, AgCentric, awarded $43,037 workforce development grant
Central Lakes College and AgCentric have been awarded a $43,037 workforce development grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). With the funds, CLC and AgCentric will collaborate with the Ag Innovation Campus (AIC) at University of Minnesota Crookston and Minnesota Farmers Union to create a specialized soybean crush …
Read More »CLC honored nationally for its social media marketing
For the second year in a row, Central Lakes College has been honored with national awards for its social media marketing. Winners were announced recently in the 11th Annual Education Digital Marketing Awards. CLC received honors in these categories: Gold Award – CLC Facebook Gold Award – CLC TikTok Silver Award – CLC Instagram …
Read More »3 Raiders named to NJCAA All-Region 13 Football Team
NJCAA Region 13 has announced its All-Region 13 Football Team for the 2023 season, and 3 CLC student-athletes have been named to the team. Austin Boesch Rashad Sherwood David Collins
Read More »Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center presents Winter Wonderettes
The Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center and Brainerd Community Theatre present the play Winter Wonderettes, by Roger Bean, at the Dryden Theatre on November 15-18, 2023. This seasonal celebration finds the four Wonderettes – played by local actors Abby Pratt, Abi Swenson, Esme Pool, and Maren Martin – entertaining …
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