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The Central Lakes College Learning Commons certified 11 student tutors this week. The college is certified as an International Tutor Training Program through College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). In order for the tutors to receive their Level 1 certification, they must participate in 10 hours of training and complete …
Read More »Northern Minnesota TRIO Day hosted by CLC
More than 400 northern Minnesota high school students were on the Central Lakes College campus last weekend to take part in the Northern Minnesota TRIO Day. Several colleges and universities throughout the state brought students from Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math and Science, and Educational Talent Search programs to participate. …
Read More »CLC’s Marketing Department earns high honors at Educational Advertising Awards
Central Lakes College’s Marketing and Public Relations Office earned high honors at the 31st Annual Educational Advertising Awards. The Educational Advertising Awards, sponsored by Higher Education Marketing Report, is the largest educational advertising awards competition in the country. This year, more than 2,000 entries were received from more than 1,000 …
Read More »CLC students earn top spots at American Welding Society competition
Several Central Lakes College welding students earned top spots at the American Welding Society’s “Behind the Mask” welding competition at Ridgewater College Wednesday. CLC students competed against six other schools, with about 120 participants, in five categories. A young and energetic welding department consisting of Paul Jillson, Steve Verdon, and …
Read More »CLC students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
Twenty-two Central Lakes College students were inducted last weekend into Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society. “Phi Theta Kappa is a way to honor and congratulate students on their excellent academic achievement. We’re proud of this year’s members and we’re excited to have them as part of CLC’s Upsilon Omega chapter,” said …
Read More »CLC students earn top honors at American Advertising Awards
Central Lakes College students were awarded high honors at the American Advertising Awards Feb. 13 in St. Cloud. The event is an annual competition and celebration for marketers, advertisers, creatives, media specialists, producers, strategists, and students across Central Minnesota. The college’s graphic design and photo students pulled in 11 silver …
Read More »CLC presents Cultural Thursday: The Secrets of St. Kitts
Central Lakes College’s next Cultural Thursday event, titled “The Secrets of St. Kitts” will be revealed in two presentations of photo images by sociologist and CLC instructor Gary Payne at noon and at 7p.m. on March 3 in room E354, Brainerd campus. St. Kitts and nearby Nevis island in the …
Read More »CLC football players sign on, commit to play at 4-year universities
Central Lakes College announced today several members of the Raiders football team have either received scholarship offers to play at four-year universities, or have committed to play. “It is exciting to see individuals from within our football program work hard to create such great academic and athletic opportunities,” said CLC …
Read More »CLC to hold info sessions on Computer and Information Technology programs
Central Lakes College will hold several information sessions on its Computer and Information Technology programs. The 30-minute info sessions will be at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 24, March 30 and April 27 in the cafeteria of the Brainerd campus. At the sessions, speak with instructors and advisors, explore IT programs, …
Read More »CLC receives rebate check from Marco
Representatives from Marco presented Central Lakes College with a check for $1,497.24 as part of a rebate the company offers to customers. CLC uses the company for equipment, service and support for its copiers and printers. Pictured from left are: Brady Knettel, Marco; Pam Thomsen, CLC Foundation director; Kari Christiansen, CLC …
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