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Men win The Raiders notched a 96-63 win over Hibbing on Friday, Jan. 6 in the Winter Classic Invitational played in the CLC gym. It was their 14th straight triumph. The nation’s top-ranked Division III juco team got balanced scoring, led by Maurice Hernandez with 13 points, Ronnie Kornbaum and …
Read More »Robotics competition
The Central Lakes College Robotics Club will host the FIRST Robotics Kickoff from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Staples campus. FIRST means “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” FRC Kickoff marks the beginning of the design and build season. Whether it’s in Manchester, N. …
Read More »Kayak Lady here Tuesday
Mary Shideler, known as “The Kayak Lady,” will be the guest presenter Tuesday, Jan. 10 in the debut of the Center for Lifelong Learning Speaker Series at Central Lakes College, Brainerd. Over the last 15 years Mary has kayaked all 1,007 lakes in Itasca County. To document her paddling adventures, …
Read More »Foreign policy expert
Foreign policy consultant and former U.S. Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson will be the featured speaker sponsored by Central Lakes College’s Center for Lifelong Learning from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Lord of Life Church in Baxter. Currently serving as Program Secretary of the St. Paul-Minneapolis Committee on Foreign …
Read More »Dr. Bensen at CLC Jan. 17
Dr. Jim Bensen, president emeritus of Bemidji State University, will present a program in the Center for Lifelong Learning speaker series at Central Lakes College Tuesday, Jan. 17. Jim will speak on how to “Make the Future Your Friend” in a 6:30 p.m. event held in Chalberg Theatre, where admission …
Read More »Service to others
Service learning and civic engagement remain at the top of Central Lakes College priorities for students and staff. The latest report of activities involving volunteer service for 2011 show that students conducted 37,939 hours of service. Faculty and staff contributed 15,256 hours supervising and participating in projects with our students. …
Read More »Welding program makes SENSE
Students in the Central Lakes College Welding program in Brainerd have additional benefits as a result of a new partnership with the American Welding Society. Membership in AWS brings national accreditation acknowledged by SENSE – Schools Excelling through National Skill Standards Education. With the start of the spring semester, CLC …
Read More »Captains lead the way
Central Lakes College men’s basketball captains are Ronnie Kornbaum (left), Kevin Kuefler, Maurice Hernandez and Kwamaine Johnson. Photo: Brainerd Dispatch/Kelly Humphrey By Shelly Summer, Brainerd Dispatch, Central Lakes College student For the Central Lakes College Raiders men’s basketball team, ranked No. 1 in NJCAA Division III, captains are ruling the …
Read More »Food drive
The Central Lakes College Foundation has been awarded the traveling food drive trophy as well as refreshments from the CLC Student Senate as the winner of the Fall Semester Food Drive. The Foundation earned this honor with a total of 162 pounds donated to the campus food shelf. “Collectively, with …
Read More »Pine River courses
Central Lakes College is offering two courses at its Pine River Outreach Site, as well as many more online. Introduction to Manufacturing, a two-credit class that provides a basic overview of manufacturing processes and opportunities, will be held from Jan. 31 to April 24. Practical Writing, a three-credit class, will …
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