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The Central Lakes College Foundation in Brainerd and Staples has awarded $101,400 through 172 scholarships to 126 students during the fall semester of the 2011-12 academic year. Another round of awards is made each spring semester as well. The CLC Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization guided by a volunteer …
Read More »Theatre audition
Central Lakes College Theatre will hold an audition night Dec. 1 for those seeking roles in the February production “To Kill a Mockingbird.” A favorite with regional and academic companies, “To Kill a Mockingbird” has become one of the most performed shows in the nation. It was adapted into an …
Read More »Fall celebration
The annual “Fall Celebration” honoring 40 graduates of the Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance program, will be held at the Staples campus of Central Lakes College on Wed., Nov. 23, with a lunch and program. The featured speaker will be Andy Mack of Strata Corp., Grand Forks, N.D., a member …
Read More »MnSCU appointments
Steven Rosenstone, chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, recommended on Monday that the Board of Trustees appoint Douglas Knowlton (far left) to be vice chancellor for academic and student affairs and Michael Dougherty to be vice chancellor for advancement. Knowlton is the president of Dakota State University in …
Read More »Celebration of Nations
The Central Lakes College Diversity Leadership Council and International Club are co-hosting an organizational meeting Nov. 21 for the April 20, 2012 Celebration of Nations at CLC. The Celebration of Nations is a diversity event that showcases cultural displays, music, food, performances, dance, and activities. The co-sponsoring clubs are enlisting …
Read More »Cultural Thursday
Swedish exchange student Luba Wiander, 17, who is attending Brainerd High School for this academic year, will present a free public program on her Scandinavian homeland on Thursday, Dec. 1 at noon on the campus of Central Lakes College in Brainerd. The Cultural Thursday presentation concludes at 12:50 p.m. after …
Read More »CLC is ‘military-friendly’
Central Lakes College has earned a spot as a “Top Military-Friendly” institution listed in Military Advance Education’s 2012 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities. The listing displays the college logo, a 75-word description with enrollment numbers, average class size, degrees offered, and acknowledges credits for military training, transfer credits, staff …
Read More »Race equity policy fellow
Rep. Carlos Mariani Rosa, Jennifer Godinez, and the Race Equity and Excellence in Education Leadership Team met at the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College today. Rep. Rosa (pictured) is also the Executive Director of the Minnesota Minority Education Partnership. Ms. Godinez is associate director. CLC hosted the kick-off of …
Read More »Choir concert
The Central Lakes College fall choir concert, “On Wings of Song,” will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17 in Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus. This free, public concert includes performances by the CLC Chamber Singers, Cantare’ Concert Chorale, Men’s Ensemble, and Women’s Ensemble. It features a variety …
Read More »Senators help community
This past Friday and Saturday the Staples and Brainerd Student Senate groups came together to rake and clean yards for the elderly in the Staples Community. They completed a total of 8 yards in 9 hours. This is a free service that the Student Senate seeks to provide each fall …
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