Campus News

By Dr. Hara Charlier President, Central Lakes College As I look back on the past year, I’m struck by all that we, as a community, have been through together. And, while it’s undeniable that we continue to be challenged by the frustration and fatigue of today’s world, we’ve also been …

Students can now major in music for the first time at Central Lakes College, with the introduction of the college’s Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Music. This new degree is designed for students who want to try out pursing music in higher education. Students have the option to go …

Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2020 fall semester honors list. The President’s List includes 264 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits. The Dean’s List includes 264 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to …

Central Lakes College’s Farm Business Management (FBM) Program is expected to expand following a verbal agreement to acquire part of Ridgewater College’s FBM Program. The shift is expected to be in place as of July 1, 2021. “It is our primary goal in this move to provide uninterrupted education programs …

Drawing on a holiday tradition from over twenty years ago, Brainerd Community Theatre will present ‘Home for the Holidays,’ a holiday variety show featuring the talents of local performers. The show will be streamed free and on-demand beginning December 18 and continuing through to New Year’s Day. BCT Director Patrick …

At a time when there doesn’t seem to be much to laugh about, the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center is serving up a tonic just in time for the holidays when they present comedian Henry Cho in a live virtual performance on December 12. Cho is a Tennessee native …

Central Lakes College is urging all CLC students to take a COVID-19 test prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday break. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is concerned that people ages 18 – 35 are driving the state’s community spread of COVID-19 to record highs. Many people in this age group …

Three Central Lakes College Nursing students were each recently awarded a $500 scholarship, donated by 40 et 8 Voiture 778, the Brainerd American Legion and the Ironton American Legion. Representatives from the 40 et 8 group presented the scholarships to Martin Gisairo, Kayla Hiller, and Alexis Brewer (not pictured) in …

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Teams Up with National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) to Fight Colorectal Cancer during Medical Assistant Recognitions Week Join the Medical Assistant Program at Central Lakes College in Staples as they celebrate Medical Assistants week October 19-23, 2020, as designated by the American Association of …

The Meta 5 Displaced Homemaker Program at Central Lakes College has changed its named to the Meta 5 Family Resiliency Program. This follows suit with the other partnership programs in the state, which have collectively changed to the Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership. While the name has changed, the need for support in …