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Central Lakes College students Troy Hanson and Brittany Knox were selected to represent the college in the 2016 All-USA Community College Academic Team competition. The competition is spearheaded by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. It recognizes high achieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined …
Read More »Little Falls woman’s “Make a Wish” comes true at CLC production
A Little Falls woman’s dream came true at one of Central Lakes College’s recent theatre performances. Sonja, a resident of St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, had always wanted to see a live play. Through St. Otto’s Care Center’s “Make a Wish” Program, she was able to do just …
Read More »Adam Marcotte named 2016 CLC Outstanding Educator of the Year
Central Lakes College English instructor Adam Marcotte was named the 2016 CLC Outstanding Educator of the Year. CLC President Larry Lundblad recently made the announcement. “Adam really is a great example of the quality educators we have at the college,” Lundblad said. “He was nominated by his peers. He was …
Read More »Sunrise Sertoma Club donates to CLC Veterans’ Resource Center
The Sunrise Sertoma Club of Brainerd donated $1,118 to the Central Lakes College Veterans Resource Center. Pictured from left Sara Spaeth, Assistant Director of the CLC Foundation; Theresa Harsha, CLC Veterans’ Resource Center coordinator; and Sunrise Sertoma Club members David Quisberg and Jeff Hilborn.
Read More »$39,700 Grant Supports Student Emergency Fund at CLC
Central Lakes College now has additional resources to help low-income students weather financial emergencies. Students can apply for small grants to help cover expenses just beyond their means, which allows them to quickly return focus to their academic pursuits. “We are excited to receive this grant as it will make …
Read More »Skone family donates limited edition bronze bald eagle sculpture to CLC
Central Lakes College announced today that the Skone Family, on behalf of the late E. Terry Skone, has made a donation of the “The Creator’s Messenger,” a limited edition bronze American bald eagle sculpture, for inclusion with the Pete Humphrey Indian Collection, housed in the Skone Family Conservatory. The sculpture enhances …
Read More »CLC instructor meets presidential hopeful Jeb Bush
Central Lakes College Political Science instructor Steve Wenzel recently met and chatted with presidential hopeful Jeb Bush. Wenzel talked with the two-term Florida governor at a recent Minnesota meet and greet. “I was impressed with his knowledge of the issues and the fact that he listed national security, a strong …
Read More »Annual Merry Tuba Christmas performance Dec. 12
The Central Lakes College Music Department will sponsor its 23rd annual Merry Tuba Christmas at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 in front of Herberger’s in the Westgate Mall. Interested tuba, euphonium (baritone horn) and trombone players are urged to share in the Christmas music and fun. Rehearsal is at …
Read More »High school students earn top spots in Media Glitz competition at CLC
High school students from Brainerd and Bemidji placed in tops spots at the North Central – Media Glitz Competition Thursday at Central Lakes College. The event is for high school students who are interested in arts and media careers. This year’s competition in videography challenged students with a ready script, …
Read More »CLC grad returns from canoeing length of Mississippi
Central Lakes College graduate and veteran Bartholomew Lindberg can check one more thing off his bucket list: Canoe the length of the Mississippi River. Lindberg recently reached the Gulf of Mexico after a four-month journey with two others. It’s part of the Mississippi River Warrior Hike Program, where veterans “walk …
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