Campus News

The Central Lakes College Accounting Club capped a semester-long drive by delivering donated goods to two non-profit agencies serving those in need – New Pathways Family Day Center and Women’s Center of Mid-Minnesota, both in Brainerd. The 27-member organization on the Brainerd campus includes first- and second-year accounting students who …

The 2010 Central Lakes College Holiday Tree Decorating Contest was open to all student clubs, organizations, and programs. Entries were judged by faculty and staff, with pizza party prizes awarded for 1. Most Creative, 2. Unique, and 3. Technologically Advanced. The contest was sponsored by CLC Student Life. Brainerd Campus: …

Creative – Right Brain Graphics Club (middle)Unique – Photo Club (bottom)Technologically Advanced – Robotics (top)

Rick Otteson, longtime Central Lakes College Buildings and Grounds supervsior, was treated to a surprise 60th birthday celebration over the lunch hour Thursday, Dec. 16 on the Brainerd campus. He was called to a routine meeting, but a few minutes into the session he was met in the college administrative …

The Central Lakes College Student Senate-sponsored Christmas Party held for the children of single parents at CLC was a huge success, staged in the Multi-purpose Room at the Brainerd campus to allow for more room than the original site, the Fireside Lounge, where it had been held three previous Decembers. …

A former University of Minnesota horticulturist will teach the new Fruits and Vegetables course offered at Central Lakes College in Brainerd when the spring term begins Jan. 10. Mervin Eisel has written numerous reference guides for growers of woody plants, garden perennials and other horticultural topics. The associate professor emeritus …

“Conversations with Jon Hassler,” the book written by retired Central Lakes College instructor Joseph Plut of Crosby, has been nominated for the 23rd annual Minnesota Book Awards. It will be judged in the General Non-Fiction category on Jan. 31, 2011, when judges will meet to select five finalists. Winners will …

Mark Ambroz, Central Lakes College videography production instructor, looks forward to the Jan. 2, 2011 debut of “Dirt Knights” on the VERSUS TV network. He was busy last summer shooting the racing action and other aspects for the series, which premieres at 5 p.m. central time on the first Sunday …

The Central Lakes College men’s basketball team crushed St. Cloud Technical and Community College, 114-55, Tues., Dec. 14 in St. Cloud. The win was CLC’s 13th straight without a loss. The fourth-ranked NJCAA Division III Raiders led, 68-21, at the half. Marcus Ayala sizzled from beyond the arc, making four …

Mary Sam, Director of Diversity and Student Affairs at Central Lakes College, is a 2010 recipient of the Minnesota League of Human Rights Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions concerning human rights issues. Described as a “seasoned activist,” Mary received the award Dec. 3 from the Minnesota League of Human Rights …