Campus News

Central Lakes College instructor Mary DeVahl had two courses recognized as QM certified by the Minnesota Online Quality Initiative. The courses are College Study Skills and General Psychology. DeVahl’s courses are among nearly 300 higher education courses nationwide to be given the honor this year by the Minnesota Online Quality …

During the week of Spring Break, March 9-15, a group of 23 Central Lakes College (CLC) students, faculty, and community members traveled to Costa Rica for a Global Studies class. The itinerary and tours were arranged by Education First (EF) who provided our bilingual tour guide, Carlos, and very capable …

Come learn about several CLC programs at a free Career Information Night from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 in the cafeteria of the Brainerd campus. Get more information on the following programs: Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Nursing, Computer IT (RITA Grant), Honors Department/General Studies, Healthcare Admin and the AME Grant …

Come celebrate the life and works a Minnesota author at the Jon Hassler Festival being held June 14-15 at Central Lakes College. Hassler was an English instructor at CLC when he wrote his first book, Staggerford. The college library is now named after him and was designated a literary historic …

Bartholomew Lindberg never wants to stop learning, to never stop exploring. That’s why the Brainerd native turned to Central Lakes College for the Welding Program. When he was signing up for classes, he also found out about Advanced Manufacturing Education (AME) Grant at the college. The AME Grant offers advanced …

Three former Central Lakes College Raiders have been invited into NFL training camps. They are: · Frank Mays, CLC Defensive End 2010-11 (All-American in 2011), from Bemidji. · Stoney Burns, CLC Cornerback 2010 (All-American in 2010), from Orlando, Fla. · Robert Howell, CLC Defensive Tackle 2010-11, from Minneapolis. “It is …

Auditions for the CLCPAC Summer Theatre production of the British comedy “Bedroom Farce” will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus. The play calls for four men and four women, ranging in age from 20-ish to 60-ish, according to director …

Ashley Hendricks started at Central Lakes College as a PSEO student during her senior year of high school in Brainerd.  That was when she first heard about the college’s Nursing Program.  “I made my choice to go to Central Lakes College based on the remarks of other students and affordability,” …

Thirteen Central Lakes College auto mechanics students received their ASE Student Certification. Having completed the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) test will help students stand out when interviewing with potential future employers, said CLC auto mechanics instructor Ray Johnson. Students are: Sam Anderson, Little Falls; Daniel Anderson, Little Falls; Alexander Dalgarno, …

Pine River-Backus High School senior Mandy Fontenot has always liked a challenge. It’s why she’s graduating this spring from both high school and Central Lakes College with her A.A. Degree. It’s why she was named one of CLC’s graduation speakers.  And it’s why she decided to join the Honors Program, …