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Three Central Lakes College students recently participated in the American Advertising Federation’s CMYK beer poster design competition. The students – Mitchell Nelson, Martin Nelson and Tyler Huss – entered their designs, along with more than two-dozen other entries from industry and other college students. The competition was Oct. 14 in …
Read More »Bridges inspires students at new Career Skills Camp
On Wednesday and Thursday, October 21-22, 2015, more than 80 students from 13 school districts will gather at Camp Shamineau in Motley, MN, to participate in the first ever Bridges Career Skills Camp. This 2-day learning adventure will offer students the opportunity to strengthen their relationship skills, teach team-building, expand …
Read More »Welding, football and farming: CLC student does it all
Nineteen-year-old Curtis Brisk wears a lot of hats. He’s a farmer, helping his parents on the family land. He’s a football player, having been recruited to play offensive line at CLC. He’s also a welder, and is mentoring other students in the craft. The Pierz native never wants to stop …
Read More »Preimesberger named new Director of Secondary Relations
Paul Preimesberger has been appointed to the role of Director of Secondary Relations for Central Lakes College. He replaces Betsy Picciano, who is returning to her faculty post after a sabbatical. Preimesberger has been working under Picciano since Sept. 14, and will take over the position Dec. 1. Picciano said her …
Read More »CLC awarded five-year, $1.176 million TRIO grant
Central Lakes College’s TRIO Student Support Services was awarded a five-year, $1.176 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The award will fund CLC’s TRIO Student Support Services at $235,235 per year during the five-year grant period. Charles Black Lance, director of TRIO Programs at CLC, said the grant …
Read More »CLC students to celebrate Medical Assistants Recognition Week
The Medical Assistant students at Central Lakes College in Staples are gearing up to celebrate Medical Assistants Recognition Week, Oct. 19-23, as designated by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Medical assistants across the country will be recognized during this week and honored on Medical Assistants Recognition Day, Wednesday, …
Read More »Nominations sought for Educator of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching
Everyone is invited to nominate a Central Lakes College educator for the upcoming MnSCU Board of Trustees Educator of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award is an honor bestowed upon Minnesota State Colleges and Universities faculty to acknowledge and reward exceptional individual professional accomplishment and to encourage ongoing excellence …
Read More »CLC volunteers at Day of Dozers
A group of Central Lakes College students and staff helped at an event that raised $27,000 for the Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota. The 3rd annual Day of the Dozers took place Saturday, Oct. 3 in Elk River, and 13 of CLC’s Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance student club …
Read More »CLC president accepts invitation to serve on the Phi Theta Kappa Advisory Board
Central Lakes College President Dr. Larry Lundblad has accepted an invitation to serve on the Phi Theta Kappa Advisory Board. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, MS, is the largest honor society in higher education with 1,285 chapters on college campuses in all 50 of the United States, …
Read More »Student, retired veteran recipient of Patrick Abrahamson Scholarship
This year’s recipient of the Patrick Abrahamson Scholarship Fund is Central Lakes College Marine and Small Engine student Shawn Thayer. Faye Abrahamson presented a check from her and the Brainerd American Legion in the amount of $2,000 this week. Thayer, a retired Army veteran, said he appreciated the honor. The …
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