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Clark College Announces Fall Programs At Archer Gallery (Photo) - 10/02/26

The public is invited to attend free art events, including the opening reception of Archer Gallery's upcoming exhibit by award-winning artist Roger Allan Cleeves

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Archer Gallery at Clark College is hosting a new exhibit and an exciting lineup of public programs. All events are free and open to the public, and they will take place on Clark’s main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Art Talks will be located in the Penguin Union Building (PUB), room 161. Light refreshments will be provided. Directions and maps are available online.

Located on Clark’s main campus, Archer Gallery serves the students and community by exhibiting contemporary art in a not-for-profit educational setting. Archer Gallery exhibits work by nationally and internationally renowned artists and connects the Clark College community with accessible and diverse perspectives from the contemporary art world.

Clark Art Talks hosts an art lecture series throughout the academic year for students and the community. Distinguished artists and art scholars from around the country share their experiences related to their art practices and provide unique insights into their varied career paths and artistic techniques. For more information about Archer Gallery’s exhibitions and art talks, and to watch videos of past art talks, visit archergallery.space.
 

UPCOMING EXHIBIT: ROGER ALLAN CLEAVES, PATH TO PROGRESS

Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 12, 2–5 p.m. at Archer Gallery

Art Talk: Thursday, October 22, 11 a.m. –12 p.m. in PUB 161

Artist Website: https://www.rogerallancleaves.com/

Path to Progress represents a chapter in Roger Allan Cleaves’s ongoing narrative universe, Forget Me Nots Land — a world where history, folklore, popular culture, and imagined futures come together. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Cleaves brings a perspective shaped outside the Pacific Northwest to Archer Gallery. He will join us for the exhibition opening and an artist talk, giving students and visitors an opportunity to hear directly about the ideas, stories, and visual references behind his work. Cleaves’s practice is deeply connected to Afrofuturism, a movement that brings together Black history, African traditions, fantasy, technology, and science fiction to imagine new possibilities for the future. Afrofuturist art matters because imagination can be a form of agency. By envisioning Black people as protagonists, explorers, inventors, and creators of future worlds, artists can challenge histories of exclusion and imagine futures in which Black life can thrive. This idea is at the heart of Forget Me Nots Land and its central character, Bookie, a young Black protagonist navigating an ever-expanding, otherworldly universe.

For Archer Gallery, Path to Progress offers an opportunity to consider how contemporary artists can engage with art history as something alive and changeable. Cleaves invites us to recognize familiar images, look at them differently, and consider who gets to shape the stories of the future. As one chapter of Forget Me Nots Land, the exhibition remains open-ended — an invitation to imagine new stories, new protagonists, and new futures.

Cleaves was born in Memphis, Tennessee, where he currently lives and works. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Memphis. During his tenure at the University of Memphis, he was one of fifteen undergraduate students selected from across the country to participate in the Yale Norfolk Summer program for the arts. Cleaves went on to study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he earned his MFA.

Cleaves’ exhibit will be at Archer Gallery from October 1 through December 4, 2026.

CLARK ART TALKS, LECTURES, AND WORKSHOPS

Orlando Almanza Art Talk: October 26, 2–3 p.m. in PUB 161

Artist’s website: https://www.orlandoalmanza.com/

Orlando Almanza (b.1989, Las Tunas, Cuba) pulls us into his dreamworld of memory, myth and loss with ethereal landscapes, portraits and storytelling. His stories take place in the natural world where figures are intertwined with plants, animals, and light. The interconnectedness of his work points to the artist's deep dedication to nature and the unique way it connects with myths and storytelling across cultures. Each painting invites us in, to search for meaning and truth. Almanza received his B.A. in printmaking from the Institute of Superior Arts in Havana, Cuba.

Tentacle Tribe (Montreal) Lecture Demonstration: October 28, 2–3 p.m. in Archer Gallery

Artist’s website: https://www.tentacletribe.com/

Clark College Foundation Presents and Archer Gallery welcome "conceptual hip hop" dance company Tentacle Tribe (Montreal) for a Lecture Demonstration, including performance excerpts. This free public event will feature internationally renowned dancers sharing their unique vision for melding street and contemporary dance forms.

Steve Gardner Artist Workshop: October 29, 1–4 p.m. at Frost Art Center, Ceramics Lab

Artist’s Website: https://gardnerart.com/

Seattle artist Steve Gardner studied art and biology at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, then received his M.F.A. in ceramic sculpture from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. He sculpts his three-dimensional work in architectural terra cotta, using traditional techniques with new innovations in surface color. Both his gallery work and his architectural commissions focus on the human figure, surface pattern, and a sense of story. Recent architectural commissions have taken the form of large murals in cast glass and metal. Installations of his sculptures can be seen at SeaTac International Airport (Seattle, WA); The LaSalle Building (Baton Rouge, LA); the Snohomish Library (Snohomish, WA); the Vancouver School for the Blind (Vancouver, WA); the Denali Lodge (Denali, AK); and the Oregon Zoo (Portland, OR). He lives with his family in Ballard, Seattle, WA, USA.

Laura Ross-Paul Art Talk: November 3, 11 a.m. –12 p.m. in PUB 161

Artist’s Website: https://www.lauraross-paul.com/

Laura Ross-Paul has been painting professionally for over four decades. During that time she has been represented by nine West-Coast rallies from Seattle to LA, with solo exhibits at the Portland Art Museum, Oregon, The Column Gallery, Colorado College, Colorado: The Art Gym, Portland, Oregon; and important exhibits at the Arnot Museum, Elmira, New York; Palm Springs Art Museum,; Seattle Art Museum; Tacoma Art; the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (Eugene), The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (Portland), and The Schnitzer Family Collection.

Among her many awards, Ross-Paul has received the Bonnie Bronson Visual Arts Fellowship, an Oregon Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship, and the Susan Cooley Gilliom Artist and Teaching Residency in Roseville, California. Her art has been singled out for prizes in regional biennials at the Portland Art Museum, Tacoma Art Museums, and Turtle Bay Museum in Redding, California; featured in the cable TV film Spy (1989); and appears on book covers including fiction by Charles Spaeth (2011) and Barbara Wilson (1993) and poetry by Judith Barrington (2015).

Diego Mancilla Art Talk: November 5, 11 a.m. –12 p.m. in PUB 161

Artist’s Website: https://di-nation.com/

Born in Mexico City, raised in Portland, Oregon — Mancilla is a creative spirit. From the moment he drew on MacPaint in 1998, all he wanted to do was design. Today, he focuses on working with companies and individuals to create design solutions through the use of typography, layout, color mashups, and a splash of creativity. He is a Digital and Graphic Designer.

Palmarin Merges Art Talk: November 16, 11 a.m. –12 p.m. in PUB 161

Artist’s Website: https://www.palmarinmerges.com/

Palmarin Merges is a Filipina American artist whose work draws from the desire to become more sustainable by re-using materials close at hand and by adapting restriction as a generative force for creation. Trained as a Printmaker, she now works primarily in mixed media, especially household waste - plastic, cardboard, etc. These common materials taken from the fabric of her daily life are processed and then transformed into pattern, collage and concrete poetry.

Raised in Hawaii and California, she left Oregon in Dec. 2019 with her husband to return to Japan, this time to Tokyo. Her adventures now include exploring a variety of traditional crafts and wandering the areas in and around the Yamanote Line.

Palmarin Merges holds an MFA Printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute and has exhibited in Japan, the Philippines, San Francisco, and Portland, Oregon. She has previously taught Relief, Screenprint and drawing at Pacific Northwest College of Art, Marylhurst University and Pacific University.

About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College is Southwest Washington’s largest public institution of higher education. Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. This public community college offers 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 almost 10,000 students including high school students, veterans, displaced workers, multilingual and mature learners. About three-quarters of its students are the first in their families to attend college.

Clark’s Fine Arts Program

Clark’s Art/Fine Arts program invites students to explore creative expression through a wide range of artistic media. Taught by professional artists and instructors with advanced degrees, courses provide a supportive environment for students to develop their skills and pursue their artistic ambitions. Whether students are beginning their journey or expanding their talents, students can choose from courses in painting, drawing, ceramics, photographic, and graphic design.

Learn more about Clark’s Art/Fine Arts program here.

All Are Welcome: Clark College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Learn more at www.clark.edu/nds.

Clark College expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs and activities. Learn more at www.clark.edu/nds.

Accommodations: If you need an accommodation due to a disability to participate in this event, please contact the Office of People and Culture, Melody Williams, at MWilliams@clark.edu or (360) 992-2432. Please make requests as early as possible to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

 

Attached Media Files: "Spirit Circle" by Roger Allan Cleeves,

Clark College Announces Fall Programs At Archer Gallery (Photo) - 10/02/26

The public is invited to attend free art events, including the opening reception of Archer Gallery's upcoming exhibit by award-winning artist Roger Allan Cleeves

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Archer Gallery at Clark College is hosting a new exhibit and an exciting lineup of public programs. All events are free and open to the public, and they will take place on Clark’s main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Art Talks will be located in the Penguin Union Building (PUB), room 161. Light refreshments will be provided. Directions and maps are available online.

Located on Clark’s main campus, Archer Gallery serves the students and community by exhibiting contemporary art in a not-for-profit educational setting. Archer Gallery exhibits work by nationally and internationally renowned artists and connects the Clark College community with accessible and diverse perspectives from the contemporary art world.

Clark Art Talks hosts an art lecture series throughout the academic year for students and the community. Distinguished artists and art scholars from around the country share their experiences related to their art practices and provide unique insights into their varied career paths and artistic techniques. For more information about Archer Gallery’s exhibitions and art talks, and to watch videos of past art talks, visit archergallery.space.
 

UPCOMING EXHIBIT: ROGER ALLAN CLEAVES, PATH TO PROGRESS

Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 12, 2–5 p.m. at Archer Gallery

Art Talk: Thursday, October 22, 11 a.m. –12 p.m. in PUB 161

Artist Website: https://www.rogerallancleaves.com/

Path to Progress represents a chapter in Roger Allan Cleaves’s ongoing narrative universe, Forget Me Nots Land — a world where history, folklore, popular culture, and imagined futures come together. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Cleaves brings a perspective shaped outside the Pacific Northwest to Archer Gallery. He will join us for the exhibition opening and an artist talk, giving students and visitors an opportunity to hear directly about the ideas, stories, and visual references behind his work. Cleaves’s practice is deeply connected to Afrofuturism, a movement that brings together Black history, African traditions, fantasy, technology, and science fiction to imagine new possibilities for the future. Afrofuturist art matters because imagination can be a form of agency. By envisioning Black people as protagonists, explorers, inventors, and creators of future worlds, artists can challenge histories of exclusion and imagine futures in which Black life can thrive. This idea is at the heart of Forget Me Nots Land and its central character, Bookie, a young Black protagonist navigating an ever-expanding, otherworldly universe.

For Archer Gallery, Path to Progress offers an opportunity to consider how contemporary artists can engage with art history as something alive and changeable. Cleaves invites us to recognize familiar images, look at them differently, and consider who gets to shape the stories of the future. As one chapter of Forget Me Nots Land, the exhibition remains open-ended — an invitation to imagine new stories, new protagonists, and new futures.

Cleaves was born in Memphis, Tennessee, where he currently lives and works. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Memphis. During his tenure at the University of Memphis, he was one of fifteen undergraduate students selected from across the country to participate in the Yale Norfolk Summer program for the arts. Cleaves went on to study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he earned his MFA.

Cleaves’ exhibit will be at Archer Gallery from October 1 through December 4, 2026.

CLARK ART TALKS, LECTURES, AND WORKSHOPS

Orlando Almanza Art Talk: October 26, 2–3 p.m. in PUB 161

Artist’s website: https://www.orlandoalmanza.com/

Orlando Almanza (b.1989, Las Tunas, Cuba) pulls us into his dreamworld of memory, myth and loss with ethereal landscapes, portraits and storytelling. His stories take place in the natural world where figures are intertwined with plants, animals, and light. The interconnectedness of his work points to the artist's deep dedication to nature and the unique way it connects with myths and storytelling across cultures. Each painting invites us in, to search for meaning and truth. Almanza received his B.A. in printmaking from the Institute of Superior Arts in Havana, Cuba.

Tentacle Tribe (Montreal) Lecture Demonstration: October 28, 2–3 p.m. in Archer Gallery

Artist’s website: https://www.tentacletribe.com/

Clark College Foundation Presents and Archer Gallery welcome "conceptual hip hop" dance company Tentacle Tribe (Montreal) for a Lecture Demonstration, including performance excerpts. This free public event will feature internationally renowned dancers sharing their unique vision for melding street and contemporary dance forms.

Steve Gardner Artist Workshop: October 29, 1–4 p.m. at Frost Art Center, Ceramics Lab

Artist’s Website: https://gardnerart.com/

Seattle artist Steve Gardner studied art and biology at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, then received his M.F.A. in ceramic sculpture from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. He sculpts his three-dimensional work in architectural terra cotta, using traditional techniques with new innovations in surface color. Both his gallery work and his architectural commissions focus on the human figure, surface pattern, and a sense of story. Recent architectural commissions have taken the form of large murals in cast glass and metal. Installations of his sculptures can be seen at SeaTac International Airport (Seattle, WA); The LaSalle Building (Baton Rouge, LA); the Snohomish Library (Snohomish, WA); the Vancouver School for the Blind (Vancouver, WA); the Denali Lodge (Denali, AK); and the Oregon Zoo (Portland, OR). He lives with his family in Ballard, Seattle, WA, USA.

Laura Ross-Paul Art Talk: November 3, 11 a.m. –12 p.m. in PUB 161

Artist’s Website: https://www.lauraross-paul.com/

Laura Ross-Paul has been painting professionally for over four decades. During that time she has been represented by nine West-Coast rallies from Seattle to LA, with solo exhibits at the Portland Art Museum, Oregon, The Column Gallery, Colorado College, Colorado: The Art Gym, Portland, Oregon; and important exhibits at the Arnot Museum, Elmira, New York; Palm Springs Art Museum,; Seattle Art Museum; Tacoma Art; the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (Eugene), The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (Portland), and The Schnitzer Family Collection.

Among her many awards, Ross-Paul has received the Bonnie Bronson Visual Arts Fellowship, an Oregon Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship, and the Susan Cooley Gilliom Artist and Teaching Residency in Roseville, California. Her art has been singled out for prizes in regional biennials at the Portland Art Museum, Tacoma Art Museums, and Turtle Bay Museum in Redding, California; featured in the cable TV film Spy (1989); and appears on book covers including fiction by Charles Spaeth (2011) and Barbara Wilson (1993) and poetry by Judith Barrington (2015).

Diego Mancilla Art Talk: November 5, 11 a.m. –12 p.m. in PUB 161

Artist’s Website: https://di-nation.com/

Born in Mexico City, raised in Portland, Oregon — Mancilla is a creative spirit. From the moment he drew on MacPaint in 1998, all he wanted to do was design. Today, he focuses on working with companies and individuals to create design solutions through the use of typography, layout, color mashups, and a splash of creativity. He is a Digital and Graphic Designer.

Palmarin Merges Art Talk: November 16, 11 a.m. –12 p.m. in PUB 161

Artist’s Website: https://www.palmarinmerges.com/

Palmarin Merges is a Filipina American artist whose work draws from the desire to become more sustainable by re-using materials close at hand and by adapting restriction as a generative force for creation. Trained as a Printmaker, she now works primarily in mixed media, especially household waste - plastic, cardboard, etc. These common materials taken from the fabric of her daily life are processed and then transformed into pattern, collage and concrete poetry.

Raised in Hawaii and California, she left Oregon in Dec. 2019 with her husband to return to Japan, this time to Tokyo. Her adventures now include exploring a variety of traditional crafts and wandering the areas in and around the Yamanote Line.

Palmarin Merges holds an MFA Printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute and has exhibited in Japan, the Philippines, San Francisco, and Portland, Oregon. She has previously taught Relief, Screenprint and drawing at Pacific Northwest College of Art, Marylhurst University and Pacific University.

About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College is Southwest Washington’s largest public institution of higher education. Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. This public community college offers 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 almost 10,000 students including high school students, veterans, displaced workers, multilingual and mature learners. About three-quarters of its students are the first in their families to attend college.

Clark’s Fine Arts Program

Clark’s Art/Fine Arts program invites students to explore creative expression through a wide range of artistic media. Taught by professional artists and instructors with advanced degrees, courses provide a supportive environment for students to develop their skills and pursue their artistic ambitions. Whether students are beginning their journey or expanding their talents, students can choose from courses in painting, drawing, ceramics, photographic, and graphic design.

Learn more about Clark’s Art/Fine Arts program here.

All Are Welcome: Clark College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Learn more at www.clark.edu/nds.

Clark College expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs and activities. Learn more at www.clark.edu/nds.

Accommodations: If you need an accommodation due to a disability to participate in this event, please contact the Office of People and Culture, Melody Williams, at MWilliams@clark.edu or (360) 992-2432. Please make requests as early as possible to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

 

Attached Media Files: "Spirit Circle" by Roger Allan Cleeves,

Clark College Partners With Local Businesses For Community Education Classes (Photo) - 10/01/26

Fall offerings include goat yoga, beadwork, floral design, band classes, and hands-on car maintenance

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Clark College’s Community and Continuing Education (CCE) is partnering with local small businesses and professionals to bring a new selection of hands-on learning experiences to the community this fall.

Through these partnerships, community members can learn directly from local experts while exploring creative, practical, and sometimes unexpected subjects.

At Clark College, CCE Director Ann Campbell says some of the best learning experiences are happening right here in our community. She describes these partnerships as what community education is all about: connecting people, sharing knowledge, supporting local businesses, and creating opportunities to learn something new. 

When community members take a Community Education class, they are not just learning a new skill but also supporting the local businesses and talented people who make our community unique.

This fall’s offerings include everything from yoga with goats and traditional beadwork to playing in a band, floral design, and hands-on car maintenance.

Goat Yoga at Rocking B — Register here.

When: October 3, 10–11 a.m.

Where: Rocking B Farm, 22308 NW 31st Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

Sometimes learning is about trying something completely new — and having a little fun along the way! Our partnership with Rocking B Farms in Ridgefield brings Goat Yoga to Community Education. Enjoy a fun, beginner-friendly yoga class while playful goats wander, snuggle, and maybe even hop on your back. It’s the perfect mix of movement, smiles, and unforgettable farm-fresh fun, while giving students a chance to experience a local Ridgefield farm in a whole new way. Bring your yoga mat if you have one; a limited number will be available to borrow. Learn more about Rocking B Animal Sanctuary here. 

Brick Stitch Beaded Earrings — Register here.

When: October 20 and October 27, 6–8 p.m., or November 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Where: Clark College Main Campus, Anna Pechanec Hall 112

This term, CCE is partnering with local artist Natalie Mitchell of the Potawatomi Nation. Students can explore the art and cultural traditions of Native American beadwork while creating their own pair of brick stitch beaded earrings. It’s more than a creative workshop — it’s an opportunity to learn a traditional technique, understand its cultural significance, and support a local maker. No prior experience is required, but students should be comfortable working with very small needles and beads.

I’m With the Band — Register here.

When: Weekly Fridays, October 2 through November 20, 6–8 p.m.

Where: School of Rock, 1825 SE 164th Ave, Suite 120, Vancouver, WA 98683

Our partnership with School of Rock Vancouver continues after a hugely successful singing class last term. This term, students can take the stage with I’m With the Band, learning bass, guitar, vocals, keyboards, or drums while experiencing the excitement of rehearsing and playing together as a real band. School of Rock is already an important part of our local music community, providing music education and performance opportunities for students of all ages. Through this partnership, Community Education students get to step into that community and learn in an authentic music environment.

Flower Arranging

When: Seasonal Cornucopia Centerpiece: November 12, 6–8 p.m. — Register here.

 Winter Wreath: December 3, 6–8 p.m. — Register here.

 Holiday Centerpiece: December 10, 6–8 p.m. — Register here.

Where: Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, 104 N Main Ave, Downtown Ridgefield, WA 98642

After a hugely successful summer of floral classes, we’re teaming up with Ridgefield Floral & Gifts to offer a series of seasonal workshops this fall. Students will learn basic floral design techniques and create beautiful arrangements using seasonal flowers, greenery, and decorative accents. Whether creating a winter or holiday centerpiece, students get to learn from local floral experts and take home something beautiful they’ve created themselves.

Car Maintenance 2: Hands-on Workshop — Register here.

When: November 7, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Where: Green Drop Garage, 3800 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98663

Our partnership with Green Drop Garage, an eco-conscious, full-service auto repair business serving the Portland and Vancouver area, brings practical car care skills to our students. Building on Basic Car Maintenance for Everyone, the new Car Maintenance 2: Hands-On Workshop lets students learn by doing. Participants will work through common maintenance tasks such as an oil change, replacing an air filter, and other simple repairs they can tackle at home—building practical skills, confidence, and a better understanding of their vehicles. Green Drop Garage’s commitment to sustainable auto care and community service makes this partnership a natural fit for Community Education. Students gain useful, real-world skills while learning from professionals who know their craft.

Attached Media Files: Community members hold the flower arrangements they created during a spring Community Education class., A community member learns basic car maintenance at a recent Community Education class.,

Clark College Partners With Local Businesses For Community Education Classes (Photo) - 10/01/26

Fall offerings include goat yoga, beadwork, floral design, band classes, and hands-on car maintenance

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Clark College’s Community and Continuing Education (CCE) is partnering with local small businesses and professionals to bring a new selection of hands-on learning experiences to the community this fall.

Through these partnerships, community members can learn directly from local experts while exploring creative, practical, and sometimes unexpected subjects.

At Clark College, CCE Director Ann Campbell says some of the best learning experiences are happening right here in our community. She describes these partnerships as what community education is all about: connecting people, sharing knowledge, supporting local businesses, and creating opportunities to learn something new. 

When community members take a Community Education class, they are not just learning a new skill but also supporting the local businesses and talented people who make our community unique.

This fall’s offerings include everything from yoga with goats and traditional beadwork to playing in a band, floral design, and hands-on car maintenance.

Goat Yoga at Rocking B — Register here.

When: October 3, 10–11 a.m.

Where: Rocking B Farm, 22308 NW 31st Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

Sometimes learning is about trying something completely new — and having a little fun along the way! Our partnership with Rocking B Farms in Ridgefield brings Goat Yoga to Community Education. Enjoy a fun, beginner-friendly yoga class while playful goats wander, snuggle, and maybe even hop on your back. It’s the perfect mix of movement, smiles, and unforgettable farm-fresh fun, while giving students a chance to experience a local Ridgefield farm in a whole new way. Bring your yoga mat if you have one; a limited number will be available to borrow. Learn more about Rocking B Animal Sanctuary here. 

Brick Stitch Beaded Earrings — Register here.

When: October 20 and October 27, 6–8 p.m., or November 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Where: Clark College Main Campus, Anna Pechanec Hall 112

This term, CCE is partnering with local artist Natalie Mitchell of the Potawatomi Nation. Students can explore the art and cultural traditions of Native American beadwork while creating their own pair of brick stitch beaded earrings. It’s more than a creative workshop — it’s an opportunity to learn a traditional technique, understand its cultural significance, and support a local maker. No prior experience is required, but students should be comfortable working with very small needles and beads.

I’m With the Band — Register here.

When: Weekly Fridays, October 2 through November 20, 6–8 p.m.

Where: School of Rock, 1825 SE 164th Ave, Suite 120, Vancouver, WA 98683

Our partnership with School of Rock Vancouver continues after a hugely successful singing class last term. This term, students can take the stage with I’m With the Band, learning bass, guitar, vocals, keyboards, or drums while experiencing the excitement of rehearsing and playing together as a real band. School of Rock is already an important part of our local music community, providing music education and performance opportunities for students of all ages. Through this partnership, Community Education students get to step into that community and learn in an authentic music environment.

Flower Arranging

When: Seasonal Cornucopia Centerpiece: November 12, 6–8 p.m. — Register here.

 Winter Wreath: December 3, 6–8 p.m. — Register here.

 Holiday Centerpiece: December 10, 6–8 p.m. — Register here.

Where: Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, 104 N Main Ave, Downtown Ridgefield, WA 98642

After a hugely successful summer of floral classes, we’re teaming up with Ridgefield Floral & Gifts to offer a series of seasonal workshops this fall. Students will learn basic floral design techniques and create beautiful arrangements using seasonal flowers, greenery, and decorative accents. Whether creating a winter or holiday centerpiece, students get to learn from local floral experts and take home something beautiful they’ve created themselves.

Car Maintenance 2: Hands-on Workshop — Register here.

When: November 7, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Where: Green Drop Garage, 3800 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98663

Our partnership with Green Drop Garage, an eco-conscious, full-service auto repair business serving the Portland and Vancouver area, brings practical car care skills to our students. Building on Basic Car Maintenance for Everyone, the new Car Maintenance 2: Hands-On Workshop lets students learn by doing. Participants will work through common maintenance tasks such as an oil change, replacing an air filter, and other simple repairs they can tackle at home—building practical skills, confidence, and a better understanding of their vehicles. Green Drop Garage’s commitment to sustainable auto care and community service makes this partnership a natural fit for Community Education. Students gain useful, real-world skills while learning from professionals who know their craft.

Attached Media Files: Community members hold the flower arrangements they created during a spring Community Education class., A community member learns basic car maintenance at a recent Community Education class.,

Clark College Honors Three Workforce Champions (Photo) - 09/29/26

Vancouver Public Schools, TigerStop, and MacKay recognized for supporting students and strengthening Southwest Washington's workforce

 

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Clark College honored local industry partners at its Workforce Champion Recognition Breakfast, held on Clark's main campus on Monday, September 28. In honor of National Workforce Development Month, the event celebrated regional employers who partner with the college to create opportunities for students, strengthen programs, and prepare students for successful careers. 

 

“Education, workforce development organizations, and employers make a powerful triad of what we need to drive economic growth and align talent,” Clark College President Dr. Edwards said. “Two of the primary purposes of community colleges are to promote economic mobility for individuals and to provide talent for our employers in our community. The success of our efforts depends on the strength of our partnerships.”

 

Many Clark and community leaders attended this inaugural event to recognize the impact these partnerships have had on the region, including Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. During the event, Clark College also awarded three workforce champions, selected from 25 organizations nominated by members of the Clark community.

 

The nominees included:

  • Apex Air
  • City of Vancouver
  • Clark Public Utilities
  • Columbia Springs
  • Downtown Camas Association
  • Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF)
  • Educational Service District (ESD) 112
  • Evergreen Habitat for Humanity
  • Impact Electronic Solutions
  • Mackay
  • ModWright Instruments Inc.
  • Mortenson
  • OLS Technology
  • Pedigo Products
  • Providence
  • S&F Land Services
  • SEH America
  • Southwest Washington High Tech Council
  • TigerStop
  • U.S. Bank
  • Vancouver Clinic
  • Vancouver Public Schools
  • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
  • Wellpoint Washington
  • Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW)

Congratulations to this year's three workforce champions:

 

• TigerStop LLC is a global leader in automated stop gauge and pusher systems, producing products that support multiple manufacturing industries. As a local employer with Clark alumni throughout its organization — including in leadership — TigerStop recognizes the value of Clark’s graduates and the role they play in strengthening Southwest Washington’s workforce. In addition to a generous $25,000 donation, the partnership allows students to learn from industry leaders and better understand the careers available to them in the community. As the Advanced Manufacturing program grows, TigerStop's local workforce and strong Clark connections will continue to bring meaningful value to students and the college.

 

“Always near and dear to our mission and to our family’s hearts has been education,” TigerStop Vice President Nathaniel Dick said. “It’s a keystone of our communities, as is manufacturing, so it’s been important for us to support education.”

 

• MacKay is a civil engineering, infrastructure, and environmental services firm and has been a steadfast champion of Clark College's Surveying and Geomatics program for more than two decades. Since 2001, MacKay has provided generous financial support while also investing its expertise, talent, and time in the success of Clark students. Through the Surveying and Geomatics Advisory Committee, staff mentorship, curriculum guidance, and service as adjunct faculty, MacKay helps ensure students are prepared for careers in the field. The company also invests in its own employees by supporting professional certifications and continues to hire Clark graduates.

 

“We nominated MacKay for this award because, in an industry full of incredibly generous companies that directly support the success of the surveying and geomatics program, MacKay continually sets the bar,” said Tommy Beyea, Clark College Foundation Associate Director of Development and Partner Giving.  

 

• Vancouver Public Schools (VPS), participating in the Vancouver Rising Educators (VRE) alliance, has helped strengthen pathways from high school to careers in education through Clark College's Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education programs. The partnership supports diverse, bilingual, and first-generation students as they pursue teaching careers while gaining valuable experience as paraprofessionals in the VPS district. This fall, the first VRE scholars advanced to Clark's BASTE program after completing their ECE studies — an important milestone in building a more diverse and representative education workforce.  

 

“Vancouver Public Schools is expanding access and deepening diverse children’s learning in culturally responsive ways,” said Dr. Don Romesburg, Clark College Dean of Social Sciences and Fine Arts, who nominated VPS for the award. “Students in our area schools are going to see educators who look like them, who sound like them, who know the families and experiences that they come from.”

 

Additional photos from the event can be found on Clark College’s flickr album.

 

About Clark College

 

Founded in 1933, Clark College is Southwest Washington's largest public institution of higher education, serving almost 10,000 students per term. Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education.

 

Clark College offers more than 100 degrees 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 47% of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.

 

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Clark College Honors Three Workforce Champions (Photo) - 09/29/26

Vancouver Public Schools, TigerStop, and MacKay recognized for supporting students and strengthening Southwest Washington's workforce

 

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Clark College honored local industry partners at its Workforce Champion Recognition Breakfast, held on Clark's main campus on Monday, September 28. In honor of National Workforce Development Month, the event celebrated regional employers who partner with the college to create opportunities for students, strengthen programs, and prepare students for successful careers. 

 

“Education, workforce development organizations, and employers make a powerful triad of what we need to drive economic growth and align talent,” Clark College President Dr. Edwards said. “Two of the primary purposes of community colleges are to promote economic mobility for individuals and to provide talent for our employers in our community. The success of our efforts depends on the strength of our partnerships.”

 

Many Clark and community leaders attended this inaugural event to recognize the impact these partnerships have had on the region, including Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. During the event, Clark College also awarded three workforce champions, selected from 25 organizations nominated by members of the Clark community.

 

The nominees included:

  • Apex Air
  • City of Vancouver
  • Clark Public Utilities
  • Columbia Springs
  • Downtown Camas Association
  • Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF)
  • Educational Service District (ESD) 112
  • Evergreen Habitat for Humanity
  • Impact Electronic Solutions
  • Mackay
  • ModWright Instruments Inc.
  • Mortenson
  • OLS Technology
  • Pedigo Products
  • Providence
  • S&F Land Services
  • SEH America
  • Southwest Washington High Tech Council
  • TigerStop
  • U.S. Bank
  • Vancouver Clinic
  • Vancouver Public Schools
  • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
  • Wellpoint Washington
  • Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW)

Congratulations to this year's three workforce champions:

 

• TigerStop LLC is a global leader in automated stop gauge and pusher systems, producing products that support multiple manufacturing industries. As a local employer with Clark alumni throughout its organization — including in leadership — TigerStop recognizes the value of Clark’s graduates and the role they play in strengthening Southwest Washington’s workforce. In addition to a generous $25,000 donation, the partnership allows students to learn from industry leaders and better understand the careers available to them in the community. As the Advanced Manufacturing program grows, TigerStop's local workforce and strong Clark connections will continue to bring meaningful value to students and the college.

 

“Always near and dear to our mission and to our family’s hearts has been education,” TigerStop Vice President Nathaniel Dick said. “It’s a keystone of our communities, as is manufacturing, so it’s been important for us to support education.”

 

• MacKay is a civil engineering, infrastructure, and environmental services firm and has been a steadfast champion of Clark College's Surveying and Geomatics program for more than two decades. Since 2001, MacKay has provided generous financial support while also investing its expertise, talent, and time in the success of Clark students. Through the Surveying and Geomatics Advisory Committee, staff mentorship, curriculum guidance, and service as adjunct faculty, MacKay helps ensure students are prepared for careers in the field. The company also invests in its own employees by supporting professional certifications and continues to hire Clark graduates.

 

“We nominated MacKay for this award because, in an industry full of incredibly generous companies that directly support the success of the surveying and geomatics program, MacKay continually sets the bar,” said Tommy Beyea, Clark College Foundation Associate Director of Development and Partner Giving.  

 

• Vancouver Public Schools (VPS), participating in the Vancouver Rising Educators (VRE) alliance, has helped strengthen pathways from high school to careers in education through Clark College's Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education programs. The partnership supports diverse, bilingual, and first-generation students as they pursue teaching careers while gaining valuable experience as paraprofessionals in the VPS district. This fall, the first VRE scholars advanced to Clark's BASTE program after completing their ECE studies — an important milestone in building a more diverse and representative education workforce.  

 

“Vancouver Public Schools is expanding access and deepening diverse children’s learning in culturally responsive ways,” said Dr. Don Romesburg, Clark College Dean of Social Sciences and Fine Arts, who nominated VPS for the award. “Students in our area schools are going to see educators who look like them, who sound like them, who know the families and experiences that they come from.”

 

Additional photos from the event can be found on Clark College’s flickr album.

 

About Clark College

 

Founded in 1933, Clark College is Southwest Washington's largest public institution of higher education, serving almost 10,000 students per term. Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education.

 

Clark College offers more than 100 degrees 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 47% of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.

 

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Clark College Workforce Champions Recognition Breakfast Honors Regional Employer Partners - 09/24/26

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Please join Clark College for the Workforce Champions Recognition Breakfast on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7:30 am on Clark College's main campus, located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way in Vancouver.

 

In honor of National Workforce Development month in September, Clark College is hosting this inaugural event celebrating regional employers who partner with the college to create opportunities for students, strengthen programs, and prepare students for successful careers. Whether they hired Clark students or graduates, provided internships, served on advisory committees, provided tuition assistance, or supported Clark and its students in other ways, these employers' collaboration and commitment help build a stronger workforce and a thriving regional economy.

 

Clark College will announce three Workforce Champions, and the nominees are:

  • Apex Air
  • City of Vancouver
  • Clark Public Utilities
  • Columbia Springs
  • Downtown Camas Association
  • Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF)
  • Educational Service District (ESD) 112
  • Evergreen Habitat for Humanity
  • Impact Electronic Solutions
  • Mackay
  • ModWright Instruments Inc.
  • Mortenson
  • OLS Technology
  • Pedigo Products
  • Providence
  • S&F Land Services
  • SEH America
  • Southwest Washington High Tech Council
  • TigerStop
  • U.S. Bank
  • Vancouver Clinic
  • Vancouver Public Schools
  • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
  • Wellpoint Washington
  • Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW)

Media planning notice: Members of the media are encouraged to notify Clark’s Communications & Marketing at commark@clark.edu if they plan to attend. Requests for interviews, camera placement, b-roll access, and press tours may be accommodated, where possible.

 

EVENT DETAILS

When:     Monday, September 28, 2026

                7:30 am   Gather, mix, and mingle

                7:45 am   Welcome and Presentation of awards

                8:45 am   Event adjourned

 

Where:    Penguin Union Building, Room 161, Clark College Main Campus

1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663

 

Parking:  Red or Green lots — Customized Clark Campus Map

 

Accommodations: If anyone needs 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 or email: hr@clark.edu.

 

Clark College expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs and activities. Learn more at www.clark.edu/nds.

 

About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College is Southwest Washington's largest public institution of higher education, serving almost 10,000 students per term. Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education.

 

Clark College offers more than 100 degrees 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 47% of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.

 

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Clark College Workforce Champions Recognition Breakfast Honors Regional Employer Partners - 09/24/26

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Please join Clark College for the Workforce Champions Recognition Breakfast on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7:30 am on Clark College's main campus, located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way in Vancouver.

 

In honor of National Workforce Development month in September, Clark College is hosting this inaugural event celebrating regional employers who partner with the college to create opportunities for students, strengthen programs, and prepare students for successful careers. Whether they hired Clark students or graduates, provided internships, served on advisory committees, provided tuition assistance, or supported Clark and its students in other ways, these employers' collaboration and commitment help build a stronger workforce and a thriving regional economy.

 

Clark College will announce three Workforce Champions, and the nominees are:

  • Apex Air
  • City of Vancouver
  • Clark Public Utilities
  • Columbia Springs
  • Downtown Camas Association
  • Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF)
  • Educational Service District (ESD) 112
  • Evergreen Habitat for Humanity
  • Impact Electronic Solutions
  • Mackay
  • ModWright Instruments Inc.
  • Mortenson
  • OLS Technology
  • Pedigo Products
  • Providence
  • S&F Land Services
  • SEH America
  • Southwest Washington High Tech Council
  • TigerStop
  • U.S. Bank
  • Vancouver Clinic
  • Vancouver Public Schools
  • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
  • Wellpoint Washington
  • Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW)

Media planning notice: Members of the media are encouraged to notify Clark’s Communications & Marketing at commark@clark.edu if they plan to attend. Requests for interviews, camera placement, b-roll access, and press tours may be accommodated, where possible.

 

EVENT DETAILS

When:     Monday, September 28, 2026

                7:30 am   Gather, mix, and mingle

                7:45 am   Welcome and Presentation of awards

                8:45 am   Event adjourned

 

Where:    Penguin Union Building, Room 161, Clark College Main Campus

1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663

 

Parking:  Red or Green lots — Customized Clark Campus Map

 

Accommodations: If anyone needs 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 or email: hr@clark.edu.

 

Clark College expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs and activities. Learn more at www.clark.edu/nds.

 

About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College is Southwest Washington's largest public institution of higher education, serving almost 10,000 students per term. Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education.

 

Clark College offers more than 100 degrees 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 47% of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.

 

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Clark College Student Named 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar - 09/18/26

Namika Miyagi receives national scholarship to support workforce education

 

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Clark College is proud to announce that student Namika Miyagi has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, joining 200 students nationwide recognized for their academic achievement and pursuit of career-focused education.

 

The Chime Workforce Scholarship, funded by the Chime Scholars Foundation and administered by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Foundation, provides each scholar with $1,000 to help cover educational expenses while completing a certificate or associate degree that prepares them to enter the workforce in a high-demand field.

 

"At the Chime Scholars Foundation, we believe that career and technical education opens doors to financial progress and long-term opportunity. We're proud to support students who are working hard to gain in-demand skills and build better futures for themselves and their families," said Jeni Izuel, president of the Chime Scholars Foundation.

 

Miyagi, an international student from Japan, is serving as Clark College's 2026–27 PTK Vice President of Fellowship and is an International Peer Mentor. She is currently pursuing a degree in computer science with plans to continue her studies at a four-year school upon graduation from Clark. Her goal is to enter the MedTech field, using her skills in technology to help prevent health conditions and support early detection.

 

"We are thrilled to launch this new program and award hardworking students with Chime Workforce Scholarships," said Amanda Karpinski Gorman, executive director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. "These scholarships support students pursuing career and technical education at two-year colleges, and we look forward to seeing all they go on to accomplish."

 

The Chime Workforce Scholarship supports students preparing for high-demand careers that strengthen their communities and local economies. By helping students complete their education and earn workforce credentials, the program helps create a stronger pipeline of skilled workers in fields where they are needed most.

 

About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College is Southwest Washington's largest public institution of higher education. Clark College provides Southwest Washington residents with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education.

 

This public community college offers 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 almost 10,000 students including high school students, veterans, displaced workers, multilingual and mature learners. About three-quarters of its students are the first in their families to attend college.

 

About Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is the first honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The society is made up of more than 4.4 million members and nearly 1,250 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 220,000 active members in the nation's colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.

 

Phi Theta Kappa has been recognized as an official honor society at Clark College since 1991. PTK members represent a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Many are working adults, students preparing to transfer to four-year universities, or individuals pursuing new career opportunities. They span all ages, majors, and career fields, united by a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. 

 

Membership to PTK is by invitation only — eligible students are invited at the end of each term — and is based on having a 3.25 cumulative GPA after completing at least 12 credits towards a degree, or six credits towards a certificate program. At Clark College, the Alpha Sigma Phi Chapter gives students opportunities to expand their leadership abilities, connect with peers, and broaden their horizons both inside and outside the classroom. Learn more about Clark's PTK chapter here.

 

 About Chime Scholars Foundation

Chime is a financial technology company founded on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. They offer a broad range of low-cost banking, payments, lending, and investing products that address the most critical financial needs of everyday people. Their members-aligned business model has helped millions of people to unlock financial progress. Funds in Chime deposit accounts are FDIC-insured through The Bancorp Bank, N.A., or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC, up to applicable limits*.

 

*Chime is not FDIC-insured. The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and Stride Bank, N.A. are the FDIC-insured members. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply. FDIC deposit insurance limit is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, per ownership category.

 

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Clark College Student Named 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar - 09/18/26

Namika Miyagi receives national scholarship to support workforce education

 

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Clark College is proud to announce that student Namika Miyagi has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, joining 200 students nationwide recognized for their academic achievement and pursuit of career-focused education.

 

The Chime Workforce Scholarship, funded by the Chime Scholars Foundation and administered by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Foundation, provides each scholar with $1,000 to help cover educational expenses while completing a certificate or associate degree that prepares them to enter the workforce in a high-demand field.

 

"At the Chime Scholars Foundation, we believe that career and technical education opens doors to financial progress and long-term opportunity. We're proud to support students who are working hard to gain in-demand skills and build better futures for themselves and their families," said Jeni Izuel, president of the Chime Scholars Foundation.

 

Miyagi, an international student from Japan, is serving as Clark College's 2026–27 PTK Vice President of Fellowship and is an International Peer Mentor. She is currently pursuing a degree in computer science with plans to continue her studies at a four-year school upon graduation from Clark. Her goal is to enter the MedTech field, using her skills in technology to help prevent health conditions and support early detection.

 

"We are thrilled to launch this new program and award hardworking students with Chime Workforce Scholarships," said Amanda Karpinski Gorman, executive director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. "These scholarships support students pursuing career and technical education at two-year colleges, and we look forward to seeing all they go on to accomplish."

 

The Chime Workforce Scholarship supports students preparing for high-demand careers that strengthen their communities and local economies. By helping students complete their education and earn workforce credentials, the program helps create a stronger pipeline of skilled workers in fields where they are needed most.

 

About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College is Southwest Washington's largest public institution of higher education. Clark College provides Southwest Washington residents with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education.

 

This public community college offers 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 almost 10,000 students including high school students, veterans, displaced workers, multilingual and mature learners. About three-quarters of its students are the first in their families to attend college.

 

About Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is the first honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The society is made up of more than 4.4 million members and nearly 1,250 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 220,000 active members in the nation's colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.

 

Phi Theta Kappa has been recognized as an official honor society at Clark College since 1991. PTK members represent a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Many are working adults, students preparing to transfer to four-year universities, or individuals pursuing new career opportunities. They span all ages, majors, and career fields, united by a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. 

 

Membership to PTK is by invitation only — eligible students are invited at the end of each term — and is based on having a 3.25 cumulative GPA after completing at least 12 credits towards a degree, or six credits towards a certificate program. At Clark College, the Alpha Sigma Phi Chapter gives students opportunities to expand their leadership abilities, connect with peers, and broaden their horizons both inside and outside the classroom. Learn more about Clark's PTK chapter here.

 

 About Chime Scholars Foundation

Chime is a financial technology company founded on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. They offer a broad range of low-cost banking, payments, lending, and investing products that address the most critical financial needs of everyday people. Their members-aligned business model has helped millions of people to unlock financial progress. Funds in Chime deposit accounts are FDIC-insured through The Bancorp Bank, N.A., or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC, up to applicable limits*.

 

*Chime is not FDIC-insured. The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and Stride Bank, N.A. are the FDIC-insured members. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply. FDIC deposit insurance limit is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, per ownership category.

 

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