Writer And Poet Paisley Rekdal To Speak At Clark College On Jan 30 (Photo) -01/23/25

Rekdal will present at Columbia Writers Series for winter term

 

VANCOUVER, Wash.-- The Clark College Columbia Writers Series 2024-2025 season continues with nonfiction writer and poet Paisley Rekdal. This event, which is free and open to the public, will start at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 30 in Gaiser Hall 213 on Clark College's main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver.  

 

Rekdal is the author of four books of nonfiction and seven books of poetry. Her most recent collection of poems, "West: A Translation," was a commissioned project to commemorate the 150^th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad. It was longlisted for the National Book Award. The collection is both a book and an online multi-media project, West: A Translation, which she will share at the event.

 

Other accolades for her work include a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Amy Lowell Poetry Traveling Fellowship, an NEA Fellowship, and various state arts council awards. A former Utah poet laureate, Rekdal teaches at the University of Utah where she directs the American West Center. Learn more about Rekdal here.

Next for Columbia Writers Series: Chelsea Bieker
Thursday, May 29 at 10 a.m. in Penguin Union Building (PUB) 258 A-C

Bieker is the author of three books, most recently the nationally bestselling novel, Madwoman, a Book of the Month pick The New York Times calls "brilliant in its depiction of the long shadows cast by domestic violence." Learn more about Bieker here.

 

4^th Annual Spring Writers Workshop: Saturday, May 31. 

Learn more about the Annual Spring Writers Workshop here. 

 

* Directions and maps are available online.

* If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Clark College's Human Resources office. Phone: 360-992-2105 Email: hr@clark.edu 

 

About Columbia Writers Series
The Columbia Writers Series was launched at Clark College in 1988, bringing local, national and international authors to the college and the region. Learn more about the Columbia Writers Series here.

 

About Clark College 

Founded in 1933, Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. It is a public community college offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor's and associate degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves a wide range of students including high school students, displaced workers, veterans, parents, non-native English speakers, and mature learners. Approximately 45% of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.   

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Clark College To Offer Free Children Dental Care Day On Sat. Feb 1 (Photo) -01/21/25

Clark dental hygiene students offer free dental care day to children
New this year: Afternoon session for children with special needs or accommodations

 

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Clark College dental hygiene department is holding its annual free children’s dental health clinic on Saturday, February 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Firstenburg Dental Hygiene Education and Care Center in the Health Sciences Building on Clark’s main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, Washington.

 

The college’s dental hygiene students will provide free care under the direct supervision of licensed dental hygienists and dentists. Free services will include cleanings, sealants, x-rays, doctor’s exams, fluoride, and select emergency treatments for children ages 4 to 17, regardless of insurance. 

 

Kristi Taylor, program director of Clark’s dental hygiene department, said, “This year, we are offering afternoon appointments to children with special needs or accommodations.” 

 

The clinic is wheelchair accessible. Taylor explained that pediatric dentists who specialize in treating children who need accommodation will be present.

 

Make an appointment: Call the dental hygiene business office at (360) 992-2158.

• 8 a.m. to noon: appointments for children ages 4 to 17 years old
• 1 to 3 p.m.: appointments for children with special needs or accommodations

Clark’s Dental Hygiene program offers a free children’s dental health day annually. In addition, the college’s Dental Hygiene students provide low-cost dental hygiene care to the community as part of their clinic practice, serving more than 2,000 patients annually. 

 

Taylor said, “We are excited to offer our annual free children’s dental health day for children in our community between the ages of 4 to 17. If you have or know any children who would benefit from a free cleaning and exam, this would be a great opportunity for them. Call and schedule an appointment before the slots fill up.” 

 

Driving directions and parking maps: www.clark.edu/maps.
Address to navigate to Health Sciences building: 2232 E. Reserve Street, Vancouver, Wash. 98663. The closest parking lot is Brown Lot 1.

 

Accommodation: Anyone needing accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event should contact Clark College's Human Resources office prior to the event via phone: 360-992-2105 or emailhr@clark.edu

 

About Clark College’s Dental Hygiene program and clinic 

The Clark College dental hygiene program is nationally recognized for excellence and highly regarded by dental professionals in the region. The Firstenburg Dental Hygiene Education and Care Center, located on the college’s main campus, offers affordable dental care for more than 2,000 patients annually. The center features modern technology and equipment to ensure quality care for patients. Patients in the Vancouver/Portland area receive high-quality, low-cost care from Clark College dental hygiene students under the direct supervision of licensed dental hygienists and dentists. Available time for patient treatment varies from term to term. Clinic days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Learn more here.

 

About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. It is a public community college offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor's and associate degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves a wide range of students including high school students, displaced workers, veterans, parents, non-native English speakers, and mature learners. Approximately 45% of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.

 

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Clark College Invites The Community To Attend Its Annual MLK Celebration -01/09/25

Author Bettina Love to present keynote address at Clark College’s annual celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.

VANCOUVER, Wash.— Clark College invites the greater Clark County community to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration with two public events focused on healing and honoring the legacy of Dr. King. The events are presented by the college’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Both events are free and open to the public, and will take place on the Clark College main camp at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver.

Learn more about MLK events at Clark College. Driving directions and parking maps are available at www.clark.edu/maps. Anyone needing accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event should contact Clark College’s Human Resources office prior to the event via phone: 360-992-2105 or email hr@clark.edu

Book Discussion - January 22, 10 am, PUB 161 

Engage in a thought-provoking book discussion of Dr. Bettina Love’s groundbreaking book, “Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal” at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22 in Penguin Union Building 161. This conversation precedes Dr. Love’s keynote address by exploring the historical and systemic barriers to educational equity and how we can envision healing pathways. A limited number of the author’s books are available for purchase in the Clark College Bookstore. Reference a  study guide here.

Keynote Speaker Dr. Bettina Love - January 23, 11 am, Gaiser Student Center

Bettina Love will present a keynote address titled “We Gon' Be Alright, But That Ain’t Alright: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 23^rd in Gaiser Student Center. 

Love will delve into the struggles and the possibilities of creating a future rooted in abolitionist teaching. Abolitionist teaching is built on creativity, imagination, boldness, ingenuity, and rebellious spirit and methods of abolitionists to demand and fight for an educational system where all students are thriving, not simply surviving.

Bettina L. Love holds the esteemed William F. Russell Professorship at Teachers College, Columbia University. Recognized by the Kennedy Center as one of the Next 50 leaders shaping a more inclusive and compassionate future, Dr. Love is a transformative voice in education and social justice.

Her latest book, “Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal,” is a New York Times Bestseller, a winner of the Stowe Prize for Literary Activism, and a finalist for the LA Times Book Award. Love actively contributes to its mission of nurturing and empowering educators and parents committed to combating injustice within their educational institutions and communities.

Her insights and expertise have earned her recognition in various news outlets, including NPR, PBS, The Daily Beast, Time, Education Week, The Guardian, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In 2018, the Georgia House of Representatives honored Dr. Love with a resolution for her impactful contributions to the field of education. Her bestseller We Want to Do More Than Survive has sold almost 200,000 copies. Books will be available in the Clark College Bookstore. Learn more about Bettina Love: https://bettinalove.com/

About Clark College 

Founded in 1933, Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. It is a public community college offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor’s and associate’s degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves a wide range of students including high school students, displaced workers, veterans, parents, non-native English speakers, and mature learners. Approximately 45% of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.   

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