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Central Lakes College named a new dean of Student Success. Jane Birkholz stepped into the position Jan. 7. “Jane brings many years of experience to the position,” said CLC President Dr. Larry Lundblad. “She understands the needs of rural colleges and the students we serve. We are looking forward to …
Read More »CLC program donated 14,000 pounds of food to community
Through the Central Lakes College Gleaning Program, 14,458 pounds of food was donated to local communities in 2015. The Gleaning Program started after the college’s Ag & Energy Center received a Hunger Free Minnesota grant in Spring 2015 to better utilize research products around local foods initiatives. Donations include: …
Read More »CLC names VP of Academic and Student Affairs
Central Lakes College recently announced the removal of the interim status of Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs David Hietala. “Dave Hietala joined the college at a critical time as interim last year and has been responsible for a number of positive changes. Having Dave in a permanent role …
Read More »CLC instructor featured speaker at Organic Conference
Central Lakes College Specialty Crops Management instructor Thaddeus McCamant was a featured speaker at a Minnesota Department of Agriculture Organic Conference in St. Cloud Jan. 8-9. At the event, McCamant spoke on three topics: A three-hour workshop on growing perennial fruit. This was an introductory education session describing why perennial …
Read More »CLC to host Mixed Blood Theatre “Daughters of Africa” performance
Minneapolis’ Mixed Blood Theatre’s production of Daughters of Africa will be performed at noon on Feb. 4 at the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. The free show is open to the public. It’s sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Equity and the Resource Center …
Read More »CLC President’s List Fall Semester 2016
Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2016 fall semester honors list. The President’s List includes 256 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits. Amick Elliot Anderson Robert Armstrong Darcie Arndt Stephanie Austin Julia Babcock Dallas Bachman Andria Bausman Lisa Bean Michael …
Read More »CLC Dean’s List Fall Semester 2016
Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2016 fall semester honors list. The Dean’s List includes 260 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.74. Adams Shannon Albers John Altergott Cory Anderson Myriah Anderson Samantha Anderson Lakyn Anderson Sara Andresen Lula Armstrong Jacob Atkinson Cole Atkinson Landon Aydt …
Read More »Carpenters tribute show at CLC
In putting together the current Cultural Arts Series calendar, Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center Director Patrick Spradlin was offered something a little different. “Where we’ve had a pretty constant series of rock and roll shows, this event seemed to be the perfect counterbalance.” And so, ‘Rainy Days and Mondays: …
Read More »Spring semester Cultural Thursday events announced
Add a little more culture into your life with CLC’s Cultural Thursday events. The lineup spring semester will enrich your life. Each event is free and open to the public. For more information on CLC Cultural Thursdays, contact Tracey Kloeckl-Jiménez at 218-855-8183 or tkloeckl@clcmn.edu Thursday, Jan. 14: At noon in the Chalberg …
Read More »$5,300 in Jon Hassler Festival proceeds contributed to scholarship fund
than $5,300 was added to the Central Lakes College Foundation Jon Hassler Scholarship fund through the proceeds of the Jon Hassler Festival 2015, which occurred in June. Retired CLC Librarian Larry M. Kellerman and retired CLC art instructor Evelyn Matthies presented the check to the CLC Foundation Dec. 22. Kellerman …
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