Tag Archives: Students

A few years ago if you told Central Lakes College Student Steve Sabin that he would lose 90 pounds, breeze through a 10K and complete both a half and full marathon, there is no way he would believe you. Today, Steve has not only accomplished all of these things, but …

Clayton Lenk, a PSEO student at Central Lakes College who will graduate this spring from Brainerd High School, was recognized by CLC through presentation of a framed certificate thanking him for his assistance during the delivery of German courses. Clayton not only was in attendance for nearly each session of …

Central Lakes College 2011 commencements have been held for a record number of graduates. Ceremonies were held May 11 in Staples and May 12 in Brainerd, with nearly 1,200 candidates applying for degrees, diplomas, and/or certificates. Commencement speakers were two Minnesota governmental officials — Sec. of State Mark Ritchie at …

Associate Degree Nursing sgraduates from Central Lakes College in 2011 were recognized at a Pinning Ceremony May 12 in the gymnasium at CLC. There were 44 from the Brainerd campus and 41 from Staples. Kelly Hemmerbeck was the stduent speaker. Instructors participating were Darci Goeden, Gayle Nielsen, Becky Gammon, and …

When he turns 86 in June, Lester Netley of rural Pine River will have been a student at Central Lakes College in Brainerd for 20 years. He never intends to graduate. He doesn’t keep track of credits, because he’s here for the joy of machining and enrichment. College Registrar Nick …

Central Lakes College Theatre Department’s Adventures ’N Theatre will present Conrad Seiler’s comedy “The Clown Who Ran Away” Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Dryden Theatre on the Brainerd campus. Adventures ’N Theatre is the department’s youth performing …

Why is Central Lakes College important to you? Central Lakes College students weigh in with videotaped comments on the value of their educational experience at the community and technical college in a YouTube clip that runs two minutes but conveys a powerful message. With their short statements, CLC students demonstrate …

The annual Horticulture program fund-raising greenhouse sale is under way today on the Brainerd campus, where Spring Greenhouse Production students in bright green shirts outnumbered customers by 9 a.m. following the 8 a.m. rush of early-bird shoppers. The sale provides funds to purchase additional seeds and supplies for the following …

Central Lakes College student Jeffrey Wuollet isn’t just going to Walt Disney World after graduating this spring. He’s going to work there. And he’s going to college. The Staples resident and Associate in Arts degree earner was awarded an expense-paid internship for the fall semester in which he originally planned …

The Staples campus of Central Lakes College on Friday, April 29 hosted a Career Exploration Day for more than 200 students from area high schools. The students were allowed to choose three career areas to explore during sessions led by instructors, lab assistants, or students at the college. Programs featured …