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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Central Lakes College announces the addition of a new theatre technician, George Marsolek. Marsolek, a Little Falls resident, brings a wealth of experience to the stage at CLC. While attending St. Edward’s University in Texas, he worked with many local theatre companies, such as Zach Scott Theatre, Zilker Theatre Productions, …

Central Lakes College instructor Karen Pikula had a course recognized as QM certified by the Minnesota Online Quality Initiative. The class, General Psychology, is the first of Pikula’s current three courses to be certified. It’s the 11th course for the college as a whole since 2013. The recognition is an …

  At one point in the play ‘Bill W. and Dr. Bob,’ Bob Smith is suffering from the acute after-effects of binge drinking. His friend, Bill Wilson, is administering to him with a remedy of tomatoes and Karo syrup. Bob asks, “You ain’t givin’ up on me?” and Bill continues …

The Central Lakes College Community Band will hold its first rehearsal of the fall season at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14 in E471, the rehearsal hall of the Music Department, CLC Brainerd campus. Membership is open to brass, woodwind and percussion players. Memberships is open to high school juniors …

The results are in! On Student Success Day, a Student/Staff Mock Election was held under the direction of  Steve Wenzel (Political Science Department) and Dave Piasecki (Economics Department). There were 229 voters. Here are the results: Democrat: Joe Biden – 45% Bernie Sanders – 35% Hillary Clinton – 12% Elizabeth Warren – 2% …

Get those toes tapping! The 1st Verse Like Water Wandering Troubadour Concert is happening from 11 a.m. –  1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 on the south lawn, Brainerd campus. Three musicians from the Twin Cities will be performing. A picnic lunch will be available.   At 1:15 p.m., musician Paul Spring …