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This year’s recipient of the Patrick Abrahamson Scholarship Fund is Central Lakes College Marine and Small Engine student Shawn Thayer. Faye Abrahamson presented a check from her and the Brainerd American Legion in the amount of $2,000 this week. Thayer, a retired Army veteran, said he appreciated the honor. The …
Read More »Presidio Brass to perform at CLC
Presidio Brass, combining a brass quintet, piano and percussion instruments with fresh, original arrangements, will perform on Saturday October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. The performance is part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series. …
Read More »Mixed Blood Theatre’s Minnecanos visits Central Lakes College
Mixed Blood Theatre brings Minnecanos, its acclaimed Chicano touring production, to Central Lakes College for a performance from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus. The performance is co-sponsored by the Resource Center for Global Connections and the Office of Diversity and Equity …
Read More »Rosenmeier Forum: Water conservation in the Mississippi Headwaters
The next Rosenmeier Forum will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5 in the Chalberg Theatre, Central Lakes College Brainerd campus. The forum is titled Water Conservation in the Mississippi Headwaters: The latest science, methodology and collaborations. The presenters are Todd Holman, of The Nature Conservancy, and Dan …
Read More »Cultural Thursday at CLC: BHS Meets the Inca
Another Cultural Thursday event will be held at noon on Thursday, Oct. 1 in the Central Lakes College Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus. The event will feature former CLC (and Brainerd High School) Spanish instructor Jan Kurtz, who will be sharing her experiences as one of five chaperones who traveled with …
Read More »SBDC’s Peter Nelson recognized at national conference
Peter Nelson, a consultant with the North Central Small Business Development Center at Central Lakes College, was recently recognized for his work with small businesses at the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) national conference in San Francisco. While at the event, he was part of a very select …
Read More »MnSCU Chancellor to visit, hold listening sessions on president search
College staff, faultily, administration and students are invited to weigh in as the search for the next Central Lakes College president picks up pace. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Chancellor Steven Rosenstone will visit with both campuses Tuesday, Sept. 29 to gather input on what qualities are critical to …
Read More »CLC Performing Arts Center awarded $15,000 grant
The Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center was recently awarded a $15,000 operating support grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. The $15,000 grant is a four-year commitment from the board’s Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. The funds will help expand the reach and impact of the arts on …
Read More »CLC to hold events in conjunction with Minnesota Manufacturing Week
Central Lakes College will hold several events in conjunction with Minnesota Manufacturing Week Oct. 1-10. The community, students and staff are invited to the events. Thursday, Oct. 1, from 1-5 p.m. The Staples campus will open the Machine Trades and Robotics program labs for a tour. There will be coffee …
Read More »Campus, community invited to informational presentation about sexual violence
Students, staff and community members are invited to an informational presentation about sexual violence. Sexual Assault Services will give a free presentation from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus. Topics include: The basics of sexual violence (types, scope, myths/facts), red flags/warning signs, personal …
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