The Summer Engineering and Manufacturing Camp (Seam) is a one-week adventure for students in grades 6-12. The camp provides an opportunity for hands-on experiences with electronics, motor controllers, mechanical drafting, manufacturing machining, and robotic automated systems. The camp runs from July 7-11, 2014 from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm daily. …
Read More »CLC Capital Projects Received Bipartisan Support
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our supporters and regional legislators for their bipartisan work during this last legislative session. Some great things were done for this region that includes two Central Lakes College capital projects. The college had two major capital projects under consideration in the …
Read More »CLC 2014 Brainerd Campus Commencement
The Brainerd campus commencement event was held Thursday, May 15 at the Brainerd high school gymnasium. 290 graduates were honored at the 2014 commencement program. Approximately 2,200 family and friends of the graduates were in attendance for this year’s event. The music for commencement was performed by the CLC Community …
Read More »CLC 2014 Staples Campus Commencement
The Staples campus commencement event was held Wednesday, May 14 at the Staples-Motley high school gymnasium. Approximately 140 graduates were honored at the 2014 commencement program. Platform guests included Dr. Larry Lundblad – CLC President, Chris Hadfield – CLC Dean of Career and Technical Programs and the Staples Campus, Anna …
Read More »CLC Students Play Role at Governor’s Fishing Opener
The 67th annual Governor’s Fishing Opener, hosted by Governor Mark Dayton and held at Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake was the media “hot spot” in Minnesota this past weekend. Along with the multitude of seasoned media professionals, two CLC Videography students recorded the events at Grand View Lodge for …
Read More »75 Outstanding Alumni
As Central Lakes College celebrates its 75th anniversary, officials are recognizing and honoring 75 outstanding alumni throughout the college’s history. This honorary award was established to recognize alumni who are noteworthy for their significant professional achievements and/or exemplary leadership in community activities. The honorees depicted below are an inspiration to the next …
Read More »NFL: Former CLC Raider signs to play in NFL
Former Central Lakes College Raiders football player Frank Mays signed a free agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday after the conclusion of the NFL draft. Mays played at CLC during the 2010-11 seasons. He was an All-American and captain in 2011. He led the Raiders to back-to-back bowl game …
Read More »2014 CLC Commencement Events
Staples Campus Commencement The Staples campus commencement event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14 at 7 pm at the Staples-Motley high school gymnasium. Brainerd Campus Commencement The Brainerd campus commencement event is scheduled for Thursday, May 15 at 7 pm at the Brainerd high school gymnasium. Guy Doud, Featured Speaker …
Read More »Awards Day 2014
Central Lakes College held its annual Student Awards Day events on April 29-30. The events are a celebration of student achievement in academics, student government and campus life. The prestigious “student of the year” awards were given to Julie Berczyk, Staples campus and Chantell Erickson, Brainerd campus. Brainerd Campus Awards: …
Read More »Former U.S. poet laureate holds reading at CLC
Poetry reminds you that you’re alive and that life’s not going to continue forever. That’s what former two-time U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins says. “That’s why a lot of poetry is about human immortality,” he said. Collins conducted a poetry reading, book signing and workshop Tuesday at Central Lakes College …
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