Events

Cultural Thursday at Central Lakes College, Brainerd, will feature a closer look at Mexico’s traditional “Day of the Dead” on Oct. 4. Jan Kurtz, who has traveled to Mexico numerous times, will illustrate the observance that occurs annually Nov. 1 and 2 but is prepared for – as our Halloween …

The fifth annual Student Success Day at Central Lakes College is Wed., Sept. 26 on the Brainerd and Staples campuses. This day is dedicated to all CLC students’ success, with informative and enriching activities scheduled. Keynote speaker is Jermaine Davis,who has been a previous highlight at Student Success Day and …

Central Lakes College will host a 2012 Minnesota Education Fair on Friday, Sept. 28 on its Brainerd campus, with 800 to 1,000 area high school students expected to attend the 9-11 a.m. event in the gymnasium. Andres Freeman, CLC recruiter, said that over 60 public and private colleges and universities …

Biology instructor Beth Mayers talked with Central Lakes College students Andrea Schuety (left) and Nick Bourassa, Brainerd High School graduates now working toward Associate in Arts degrees at the Brainerd campus of CLC. Monday was the first day of the 2012-13 academic year. This is Welcome Week, with students provided …

The fall series of Cultural Thursday presentations at Central Lakes College, Brainerd, will commence with two presentations on Cuba by CLC sociologist Gary Payne on Thursday, Sept. 6. Both presentations will be in room E354 (lecture lab). The first presentation starts at noon and the somewhat longer evening presentation at …

A free public forum examining cost efficiency and accountability in Minnesota’s health care delivery system will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 21 at Central Lakes College, Brainerd. It will be hosted by the Gordon Rosenmeier Center for State and Local Government at CLC. The forum will …

“The Magic of Health and Happiness” is the theme of the thirty-first Conference on Aging Wednesday, June 6 on the Staples campus of Central Lakes College from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will offer a day of health, wellness and fun for the 55+ population in Central Minnesota. …

Whether the political process fascinates you or frustrates you, plan to join us for this informative and educational presentation led by professor of political science Matt Lindstrom. “The 2012 Elections: Who is Involved. What’s at Stake” will be held at 7 pm Thursday, May 17 in Room E354 at Central …

While the annual Greenhouse Sale was canceled for 2012, CLC students have still cared for thousands of seedlings and a number of flowering and vegetable plants in the greenhouse on the Brainerd campus. Lawrence Hernandez of Brainerd is one of those students spending several hours each week giving nutrients to …

The Central Lakes College Music Department will present “By Request,” an instrumental showcase of what band members have chosen to play, at 7:30 p.m. May 8 in the Chalberg Theater on the Brainerd campus. This year’s spring instrumental concert will feature the CLC Jazz Ensemble and the Community Band. Featured …