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Central Lakes College, along with many colleges throughout the state and nation, is facing a budget shortfall. Rather than simply dealing with the current year, college leaders have committed to taking a long-term approach to position CLC for the future. Considering tuition revenue, state allocation changes, and estimated inflationary costs, …
Read More »Patrick Abrahamson Scholarship Fund grows, will help more students
Thanks to a recent contribution to the Patrick Abrahamson Scholarship Fund, additional students will benefit through the fund at Central Lakes College Foundation. Faye Abrahamson helped establish this scholarship fund in memory and honor of her late husband, Pat Abrahamson, in 2013. The fund assists students enrolled in CLC’s Small …
Read More »Recently retired CLC President Lundblad Recognized with Emeritus status
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees has awarded emeritus status to three former college and university presidents, including recently retired CLC President Larry Lundblad. In making his recommendation to the board, Minnesota State Chancellor Steven Rosenstone said that bestowing this status not only honored the presidents, …
Read More »NR instructor Kent Montgomery receives Educator Award from MACTA
Central Lakes College Natural Resources instructor Kent Montgomery was recently awarded the 2016 Educator Award by The Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education Administrators (MACTA). The Educator Award is one that recognizes the finest career and technical instructors in Minnesota at the secondary or postsecondary level who have demonstrated …
Read More »CLC Graphic Design program demonstrates new technology
Students from Upsala High School got a hands-on lesson in using Adobe software and a UV printer during a recent visit to Central Lakes College. Upsala High School teacher Renee Scholz brought students Alexis Krebs, Alice Hebig, Shelby Krebs, Isaiah Wardlaw and Josh Schlumpberger, in order to learn new skills …
Read More »CLC to offer new course: Introduction to Global Studies
This spring, Central Lakes College will offer a new course: Introduction to Global Studies (GLST 1401). More and more students are being asked to understand global issues. In this course, students will look at the interdependence of people around the world. What are the global issues that affect relationships? This course …
Read More »CLC a partner in Deep Winter Greenhouse prototype
The University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) along with the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR) at the University of Minnesota College of Design will partner with Central Lakes College to test a prototype Deep Winter Greenhouse (DWG) that is designed to help farmers grow fresh produce …
Read More »Wenzel represents CLC at Books For Africa event
Central Lakes College Political Science instructor Steve Wenzel represented the college at a recent Books for Africa event in Minneapolis. The event, held at Ambassador Samuel Kaplan’s house, pulled in public officials from across the state and farther. “I was honored to represent CLC at this event,” Wenzel said. Central Lakes …
Read More »CLC Foundation purchases student housing
Thanks to a significant investment by the Central Lakes College Foundation, students will now have a housing option near campus. On Friday, the CLC Foundation closed on the purchase of The Pines Apartments, located adjacent to campus. “This is an opportunity to meet a critical need at CLC by providing …
Read More »CLC student named Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
Central Lakes College student Elliot Amick was recently named a 2016 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. This scholarship is designed to provide new Phi Theta Kappa members with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in a two-year college. Amick, a Brainerd resident, is a A.A. Degree student …
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