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About to complete his AA Degree at Central Lakes College, Nathan Schmidt, 19, was struggling with what to do next. His choices: Stay at CLC and take more natural science generals, or go directly to a four-year school. Schmidt was not alone in his tough decision. Many students at the …
Read More »Tuition set to decrease at CLC, other state colleges
After three consecutive years of tuition freezes, tuition will decrease for students at Central Lakes College, along with nearly 180,000 students at Minnesota state colleges for academic year 2016-2017, making tuition rates lower than the rates paid for the 2012-13 academic year. Meanwhile tuition rates at the seven state universities …
Read More »CLC student’s design featured on Technology Mobile van
The work of Central Lakes College graphic design student Kira Moses is now featured on a Technology Mobile van that travels across the region. Moses’ design was chosen from a group of 14 second-year CLC graphic design students, who submitted their designs for consideration. The Technology Mobile van hauls equipment …
Read More »CLC Upward Bound students earn scholarships
Six Central Lakes College Upward Bound students received scholarships at the recent Staples Motley High School’s Dollars for Scholars event. Three of those students were awarded the prestigious Harold Griffiths Scholarship: Patrick Thompson was awarded $21,025; Amy Lochli was awarded $12,450; Dakota Hanson was awarded $2,000. The Dollars for Scholars …
Read More »Rosenmeier Forum to focus on challenges to U.S. foreign policy in an election year
The next Rosenmeier Forum at Central Lakes College will focus on “Challenges to U.S. Foreign Policy in an Election Year.” The event will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 23 in the Chalberg Theatre, CLC’s Brainerd campus. The event is free and open to the public. Special guest Thomas …
Read More »CLC hosting two summer camps
Spaces are filling up quickly for two summer camps held at Central Lakes College. Each camp is first come, first served, so enroll today! To sign up or for more information on either camp, contact Janet Gontarek at 218-855-8134 or jgontarek@clcmn.edu. Nitro X Camp It will be held from June …
Read More »Wild Time with Deuces Wild: Theatre Fundraiser June 4
The third annual Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center fundraiser will feature Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos in concert on Saturday, June 4. The event will be held at the Centre at Cragun’s Resort. A 6:30 social hour precedes the 7:30 p.m. show. CLC’s Director Patrick Spradlin says bringing back …
Read More »Two Upward Bound students named Dells Scholars
Two Central Lakes College Upward Bound students were recently named Dells Scholars. The students are David Munroe, a PSEO student at CLC from Pierz, and Jaymi Nelson, a Browerville High School student. The Dell Scholars Program is a college completion program unique in the type of students it supports and …
Read More »CLC Chamber Singers to hold spring concert
You are invited to attend the CLC Chamber Singers’ Spring 2016 Concert titled “Spring…To Life!” next Tuesday, May 3, at 7:30 PM in the Chalberg Theatre! Admission to the concert is $5 for adults. CLC students and children 12 and under get in for free! The Chamber Singers this spring are: …
Read More »CLC receives $14,000 grant to further efforts in faster pear growing
Central Lakes College received a $14,000 Minnesota Sustainable Agricultural Grant to further its efforts of growing hardy pears in Minnesota faster. Dr. Thaddeus McCamant, CLC’s Specialty Crops instructor, said Minnesota-grown pears like Luscious, Summercrisp and Gourmet, taste quite good. The problem is that the trees take about six years to …
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