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Associate Degree Nursing sgraduates from Central Lakes College in 2011 were recognized at a Pinning Ceremony May 12 in the gymnasium at CLC. There were 44 from the Brainerd campus and 41 from Staples. Kelly Hemmerbeck was the stduent speaker. Instructors participating were Darci Goeden, Gayle Nielsen, Becky Gammon, and …

By Jennifer Stockinger, Brainerd Daily DispatchCentral Lakes College is projecting a $2.1 million budget shortfall in the 2012 academic year and the administration may cut two programs, reduce 10 full-time equivalent positions and raise tuition by 3 percent. CLC president Larry Lundblad said in an interview Thursday the $2.1 million …

When he turns 86 in June, Lester Netley of rural Pine River will have been a student at Central Lakes College in Brainerd for 20 years. He never intends to graduate. He doesn’t keep track of credits, because he’s here for the joy of machining and enrichment. College Registrar Nick …

Central Lakes College Theatre Department’s Adventures ’N Theatre will present Conrad Seiler’s comedy “The Clown Who Ran Away” Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Dryden Theatre on the Brainerd campus. Adventures ’N Theatre is the department’s youth performing …

Brian Miner has accepted the temporary full-time position at Central Lakes College for next year in Occupational Skills. “Brian has done an excellent job this year in the absence of Tammy Myran, who will be continuing on leave next year,” said Jeff Wig, dean of career and technical programs and …

Retired instructor Dick Ashmun was honored Tuesday by the Central Lakes College Foundation at its annual Faculty Recognition Reception in the Jon Hassler Library on the Brainerd campus. Dick is a Brainerd High School and Brainerd Junior College graduate (1947) who went on the receive his doctorate from the University …

Why is Central Lakes College important to you? Central Lakes College students weigh in with videotaped comments on the value of their educational experience at the community and technical college in a YouTube clip that runs two minutes but conveys a powerful message. With their short statements, CLC students demonstrate …

Dick Ashmun will be honored Tuesday by the Central Lakes College Foundation at its annual Faculty Recognition Reception in the Jon Hassler Library on the Brainerd campus. Dick has been very active as a member of the CLC Foundation Board, including service as president. He is a strong advocate for …

Eleven Central Lakes College retiring employees will be recognized Friday morning at the annual Employee Recognition Duty Day on the Brainerd campus. They have accumulated 281 years of State service. They include Connie Vieths, medical secretary instructor, 36; Barb Cline, customized training, and Nancy Smith, health instructor, 31; James Takala, …

The Central Lakes College softball team was eliminated from the state playoffs last Friday, winning one of three games in the MCAC tournament in Cloquet, but the Raiders qualified for the Region 13B tournament at Itasca. In the opening round at State, CLC lost to Minnesota West 12-1. Trisha Wippler …