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than $5,300 was added to the Central Lakes College Foundation Jon Hassler Scholarship fund through the proceeds of the Jon Hassler Festival 2015, which occurred in June. Retired CLC Librarian Larry M. Kellerman and retired CLC art instructor Evelyn Matthies presented the check to the CLC Foundation Dec. 22. Kellerman …
Read More »CLC’s VP of Administrative Services earns Outstanding Service Award
Kari Christiansen, Vice President of Administrative Services at Central Lakes College, has received the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Outstanding Service Award for her great work with finance and facilities at the college. The Outstanding Service Award is awarded to individuals or teams who provide outstanding service at a …
Read More »CLC Farm Business Management program awarded $250,000 grant
Central Lakes College was one of eight Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) to receive grant funding for its Farm Business Management program. The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) recently awarded $3,315,000 to the eight schools. CLC received $250,000 in grant funding, to be split over the next two …
Read More »Two students to represent CLC in 2016 All-USA Community College Academic Team competition
Central Lakes College students Troy Hanson and Brittany Knox were selected to represent the college in the 2016 All-USA Community College Academic Team competition. The competition is spearheaded by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. It recognizes high achieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined …
Read More »Little Falls woman’s “Make a Wish” comes true at CLC production
A Little Falls woman’s dream came true at one of Central Lakes College’s recent theatre performances. Sonja, a resident of St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, had always wanted to see a live play. Through St. Otto’s Care Center’s “Make a Wish” Program, she was able to do just …
Read More »Adam Marcotte named 2016 CLC Outstanding Educator of the Year
Central Lakes College English instructor Adam Marcotte was named the 2016 CLC Outstanding Educator of the Year. CLC President Larry Lundblad recently made the announcement. “Adam really is a great example of the quality educators we have at the college,” Lundblad said. “He was nominated by his peers. He was …
Read More »Sunrise Sertoma Club donates to CLC Veterans’ Resource Center
The Sunrise Sertoma Club of Brainerd donated $1,118 to the Central Lakes College Veterans Resource Center. Pictured from left Sara Spaeth, Assistant Director of the CLC Foundation; Theresa Harsha, CLC Veterans’ Resource Center coordinator; and Sunrise Sertoma Club members David Quisberg and Jeff Hilborn.
Read More »$39,700 Grant Supports Student Emergency Fund at CLC
Central Lakes College now has additional resources to help low-income students weather financial emergencies. Students can apply for small grants to help cover expenses just beyond their means, which allows them to quickly return focus to their academic pursuits. “We are excited to receive this grant as it will make …
Read More »Skone family donates limited edition bronze bald eagle sculpture to CLC
Central Lakes College announced today that the Skone Family, on behalf of the late E. Terry Skone, has made a donation of the “The Creator’s Messenger,” a limited edition bronze American bald eagle sculpture, for inclusion with the Pete Humphrey Indian Collection, housed in the Skone Family Conservatory. The sculpture enhances …
Read More »CLC instructor meets presidential hopeful Jeb Bush
Central Lakes College Political Science instructor Steve Wenzel recently met and chatted with presidential hopeful Jeb Bush. Wenzel talked with the two-term Florida governor at a recent Minnesota meet and greet. “I was impressed with his knowledge of the issues and the fact that he listed national security, a strong …
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