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Clark College Hosts Running Start Virtual Information Sessions For High-schoolers -01/30/25

High school students invited to participate in a free session to learn about the program

 

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Clark College will host five Running Start virtual information sessions for high school students interested in learning more about the program. 

 

Running Start is available to students who are juniors or seniors enrolled in a Washington public high school. The program allows high school students to earn college credit while taking Clark College classes that also fulfill their high school graduation requirements.


Running Start is of minimal cost to high school students with the only out-of-pocket expenses for books, transportation, and course fees. Fees are subject to change by the Washington State Legislature. A fee waiver is available for those demonstrating financial need. 

 

Participating in Running Start saves students time and money in earning their college degree. Some Running Start students are so motivated that they can graduate high school with their associate degree from Clark College.

 

The Running Start information sessions will be offered via Zoom webinar on the following dates:

  • Monday, February 3 from 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, February 25 from 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 12 from 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 9 from 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 24 from 6-7:30 p.m.

All sessions will be held via Zoom webinar. Live captioning in English will be provided, along with interpretation in Spanish and Russian.

 

Attendees can register for an upcoming Running Start information sessions here: https://www.clark.edu/enroll/admissions/running_start/students.php

 

The sessions are not mandatory but are encouraged for any students and their supporters who want to know more about beginning the program.

 

Please choose one session as all sessions have identical information, covering topics including eligibility, cost, enrollment steps, placement options, tips for academic planning, transferring after Running Start and Clark student life and student support resources. You'll also hear current Running Start students describe their experiences in the program.  

 

Learn more at www.clark.edu/runningstart or email start@clark.edu

If you need accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event, you should contact Clark College's Disability Access Center Office at 360-992-2314 or 360-992-0901 VP, or visit Penguin Union Building 013, as soon as possible. 

 

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 three-quarters of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.

 

 

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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 150th 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 Translationwhich 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.

 

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

Learn more about the Annual Spring Writers Workshop here

 

These events are free and open to the public. 
* For more information, email: creativewriting@clark.edu  

* 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 mapswww.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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