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Central Lakes College student Avery Smith wants to inspire others with his story. He’s graduating this week from CLC with his A.A. Degree, and will have a slew of family members travel from Milwaukee to see him accept his diploma. But it wasn’t always easy. Far from it, in fact. …
Read More »Kari Frisch named Educator of the Year
For Central Lakes College Communications instructor Kari Frisch, both education and CLC are in her blood. Her father was a student at the college before teaching there himself for 38 years. Her mother taught child development there for several years. Kari herself grew up running the halls and playing in …
Read More »TRIO alumnus receives MN TRIO Achievers Award
By Osirus Washington Central Lakes College TRIO program alumnus Rob (Cash) Robinson was recently awarded the 2017 MN TRIO Achievers Award. This is only the second CLC grad to receive this high state honor. Robinson attended CLC from 2010-13. He was recruited from Florida to play for the football team for the …
Read More »CLC instructor awarded Honorary Minnesota FFA Degree
Central Lakes College Farm Business Management instructor Bob Rick was awarded an Honorary Minnesota FFA Degree at the Minnesota FFA Convention this week at the University of Minnesota. Twenty-two outstanding teachers and business professionals received honorary degrees from the Minnesota FFA Association at the event. These recipients demonstrate success and …
Read More »CLC presents Cultural Thursday: Australia and New Zealand
The Central Lakes College Cultural Thursdays series will be wrapping up the 2016-17 academic year this coming Thursday, May 4 with an enlightening presentation on the two countries of Australia and New Zealand, along with information on their varied cultures. The presentation will be held at noon in the Chalberg …
Read More »CLC presents two musical events open to the public
Central Lakes College presents two shows: The first: The Central Lakes College Music Department and Chamber Singers present “A Celtic Collage,” featuring popular tunes from Ireland, Wales and Celtic Woman at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 in the Chalberg Theatre. Director is CLC’s Sarah Aamot. Admission is $5 for …
Read More »40 et 8 awards CLC nursing students with scholarships
Two Central Lakes College Nursing students received a surprise in class this week: Four representatives from the 40 et 8, American Legion walked in the door with a $500 scholarship for each of them. The students selected were Amanda Belin and Josica Conrad. Pictured from left: Jim Mark, Larry Hammill, …
Read More »CLC presents Design & Media Graduate Portfolio Exhibition, Film Festival
The Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents the 2017 Design & Media Graduate Portfolio Exhibition. This exhibition showcases the work of Central Lakes College Graphic Design, Videography and Photography students who will be graduating this year. In conjunction with the gallery exhibition, the 5th Annual CLC Filmmaker’s Film Festival will …
Read More »CLC instructor honored for pioneering Live Online technology
Central Lakes College Healthcare Administration Specialist instructor Susan Bremer was honored at the Brightspace Minnesota Connection conference on Friday at Normandale Community College. Bremer received an award for her innovative work in pioneering CLC’s Live Online classes. In addition to pioneering the initiative, she has also been willing to share …
Read More »From pretending to be invisible to shining in the commencement spotlight
To say Central Lakes College Honors student Hannah Maloney likes a challenge would be an understatement. Sure, she’ll jump at just about any new experience. But she prefers the really tough ones…the challenges that make her nerves skyrocket, her voice shake and legs weak. One of her recent, most proud …
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