Central Lakes College is excited to announce its intention to move forward with fall 2021 sports, including football and volleyball. College officials made this decision based on the improving covid-19 outlook. With safety of student athletes and the community held with the utmost importance, the college will continue to monitor covid numbers …

The community is invited to a virtual presentation in honor of Women’s History Month called “The State of the ERA.” It will be held at 7 p.m. on March 18. The event will feature Betty Folliard, the founder of ERA Minnesota and former three-term state representative. She will talk about …

By Dr. Hara Charlier President of Central Lakes College   Central Lakes College just finished celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February. It’s really a community celebration, though. Students who graduate with a career and technical degree are your local nurses, auto techs and IT support. They are …

Our Graphic Design students attended the virtual American Advertising Award celebration (ADDYs) recently. They watched the live presentation & celebrated together in their classroom. Congratulations to each of our talented students! Mary Sawin – Silver for TIP logo Mariah Oaks – Silver for stationary package Sarah Gorvin – Gold for …

Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Central Lakes College has been named a 2021 REACH Chapter. The REACH Program celebrates and rewards Phi Theta Kappa chapters excelling in membership development. REACH stands for Recognizing Excellence in Acceptance and Completion with Honors. This achievement honors “Earning REACH Rewards is exciting. We are being recognized for our work …

Central Lakes College English and Global Studies instructor Lori-Beth Larsen will speak on her experience of growing up in Papua New Guinea for the March 4 Cultural Thursday program. The free event will be held at noon on Thursday, March 4. To join the Zoom webinar, please register with your …

Two Central Lakes College students, Ryan Knoll and Rebekah Muhlenkamp, have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Minnesota USA Academic Team. The All-Minnesota USA Academic Team was introduced 26 years ago to honor and recognize two-year college students for their leadership, academic achievement, and community and college service. In 1994, …

CLC String Orchestra rehearsals will be held in person in the Rehearsal Hall at Central Lakes College on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm, starting March 17 until our concert on April 28. All high school, college, and community string players are welcome to join. The CLC Percussion Ensemble will be staying …

By Dr. Hara Charlier President, Central Lakes College As I look back on the past year, I’m struck by all that we, as a community, have been through together. And, while it’s undeniable that we continue to be challenged by the frustration and fatigue of today’s world, we’ve also been …

Central Lakes College invites the community to attend its virtual Cultural Thursday event: Mapuche Culture and Identity as Expressed Through Visual and Literary Art with Dr. Eva Palma, a native Chilean and University of Minnesota adjunct professor. The free presentation will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4. …