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January 20, 2026
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Tutoring Tip of the Week #3

Did you know that tutoring is FREE? Did you know that tutors assist not only with college academics but also with logistics? That is right, you can get help with time management, organization, navigating technology, and more! Visit a Tutoring Center this week and get the feel for our friendly welcoming spaces. It’s a great place to get your homework done without having to take it home! This quarter we are providing dedicated technology support for students that would like more understanding, practice, or support with using computers, Canvas, and other technology needs. This support can be found in the Accounting, Business, & Technology Center in Applied Arts 4, room 106. You can visit any location for tutoring help with any of the above:

• Accounting, Business, & Technology Center, Applied Arts 4, Room 106
• Language & Writing Center, Hawkins Hall, Room 102
• Speech & Presentation Lab, Hawkins Hall, Room 101 (enter through HKH 102)
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Center, Bauer Hall, Room 102

Looking forward to seeing you soon! 

Doug's Virtual Wire Writing, February 5th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Zoom

Join us for a fun and interactive virtual event where artist Doug creates custom wire designs live on screen! Request names, words, symbols, or shapes and watch them come to life in minutes.
Finished wire art will be shipped to your front door—no pickup required!

Watch Doug's wire art on YouTube!

Join the Zoom for Doug's Virtual Wire Writing Event here. 
Meeting ID: 886 2366 0090
Passcode: 235847

Questions? Contact Reese at rmurphy@clark.edu.

Penguin Huddles - Alumni Connection Event, January 22nd, 5:30 p.m. in GHL 213

Start 2026 by joining our quarterly Penguin Huddles, where Clark College alumni come together with business and civic leaders from across the region for an energizing evening of networking, professional growth, and community-building.

In honor of National Mentoring Month, we’ll also celebrate the power of mentorship and the impact it has on our community.

Register for Penguin Huddles here. 

Events

January 21
Gaiser Hall 150 - Student Center
Straight White Teeth Live Concert
Come support local singer/songwriter Straight White Teeth!   His song “Our Love Was Beautiful” is featured in over 165k Tik Tok videos! Enjoy pizza, music, and journal decorating! Free to all students. Questions? Contact Sophia at shao@clark.edu
Learn more about Straight White Teeth Live Concert
January 21
Penguin Union Building 258B - Conference Room
Resume Drop In Session
Drop in for a 10-minute resume review with Career Services! Please bring a paper copy or laptop with quick access to your resume. Wanting a longer resume appointment? Please schedule on our Career Services website. 
Learn more about Resume Drop In Session
January 26
No Location Provided
APB Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources
Join us for a fun and interactive scavenger hunt designed to help you explore and learn about all the amazing resources available to you as a student. Activities Programming Board has prepared the Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources on January 26 to January 29. Start at PUB 160 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. To get started, simply pick up a passport from the Student Life Office (PUB 160). Once you've completed it, bring it back to the office to receive your $20 bookstore gift card! For any questions, feel free to contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu.
Learn more about APB Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources
January 26
Penguin Union Building 161 - Student Lounge
APB Mug & Chug
Swing by to decorate a mug with stickers, add a chain charm, and sip free refills of lattés, mochas, cocoa, teas, and more on Monday, January 26 from 12pm - 2pm in PUB 161. Your mug, your design, and your mid-day boost! All free while supplies last. Questions or want to join the setup crew? Contact Reese at rmurphy@clark.edu.
Learn more about APB Mug & Chug
January 27
No Location Provided
APB Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources
Join us for a fun and interactive scavenger hunt designed to help you explore and learn about all the amazing resources available to you as a student. Activities Programming Board has prepared the Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources on January 26 to January 29. Start at PUB 160 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. To get started, simply pick up a passport from the Student Life Office (PUB 160). Once you've completed it, bring it back to the office to receive your $20 bookstore gift card! For any questions, feel free to contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu.
Learn more about APB Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources
January 28
Hawkins Hall 101 - Speech & Presentation Lab
AI: Impacts & Uses - Winter 2026 Student Success Workshop
AI: Impacts & Uses: Analyze your usage and understanding of AI to ensure you are getting the most out of the technology while ensuring it is being used ethically and responsibly.  Learn the positives and pitfalls of this technology to ensure you are getting positive benefit without jeopardizing your learning and educational goals. SIGN UP HERE!
Learn more about AI: Impacts & Uses - Winter 2026 Student Success Workshop
January 28
No Location Provided
APB Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources
Join us for a fun and interactive scavenger hunt designed to help you explore and learn about all the amazing resources available to you as a student. Activities Programming Board has prepared the Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources on January 26 to January 29. Start at PUB 160 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. To get started, simply pick up a passport from the Student Life Office (PUB 160). Once you've completed it, bring it back to the office to receive your $20 bookstore gift card! For any questions, feel free to contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu.
Learn more about APB Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources
January 29
No Location Provided
APB Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources
Join us for a fun and interactive scavenger hunt designed to help you explore and learn about all the amazing resources available to you as a student. Activities Programming Board has prepared the Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources on January 26 to January 29. Start at PUB 160 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. To get started, simply pick up a passport from the Student Life Office (PUB 160). Once you've completed it, bring it back to the office to receive your $20 bookstore gift card! For any questions, feel free to contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu.
Learn more about APB Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources

Event Fliers and Posters

If you need accomodations due to a disability to fully participate in these events, please contact Clark College's Disability Access Center (DAC) at 360-992-2314 or 360-991-0901 VP. You can also visit the DAC Office in the Penguin Union Building, Room 002, at your earliest convenience.

Student Life

Club Activities and Events

Looking to Join or Start a Student Club?

Here are some of the clubs: A.C.E.S. (Alliance of Counseling Education Students), Black Student Union, Campus Moms Connect, Cru, Dungeon and Dragons, Land Surveying, Latine Student Union, Neurodiversity and Policy, Pacific Islander Student Union, Philosophy, Queer Agenda, S.N.A.C.C. (Student Nursing Association of Clark College), and Speech and Debate Team. Check out the club website for meeting times and locations. Questions email Student Life.

Music, Art, & Theater

New Art Exhibition: tell ___ 'hi' from me, November 13th - February 13th at Archer Gallery

Our new exhibit at Archer Gallery, tell ___ ‘hi’ from me, showcases the work of 27 self-taught, neurodivergent artists who live and create in Oregon and are members of the Portland-based Progressive Art Studio, North Pole Studio. This diverse collection of contemporary 2D and 3D works reflects honest creative expression and raw innovation. It honors the vitality of lifelong creative practice and re-imagines conventions in art-making. It invites the viewer to deepen their understanding of the Progressive Art Studio movement and artists working within it. tell ___ ‘hi’ speaks to presence, persistence, and belonging: ‘we’ve always been here, won’t you get to know us?’ … ‘it’s time you get to know us’.

Stefon Harris & Blackout in Concert, January 28th, 7:30 p.m. in GHL 150

The Clark College Foundation presents Stefon Harris & Blackout in concert. Stefon Harris & Blackout, led by the visionary vibraphonist Stefon Harris, is a pioneering force in contemporary jazz. Harris has been named DownBeat Critics Poll Vibraphonist of the Year multiple times and has been heralded as “one of the most important young artists in jazz” (Los Angeles Times). The band, characterized by a stellar lineup of musicians, seamlessly blends funk, R&B, and global influences, transcending traditional jazz boundaries. With influential albums like Sonic Creed (named Jazz Album of the Year by WBGO – the world's #1 jazz station) and Urbanus (Grammy-nominated), Stefon Harris & Blackout showcase a dynamic interplay of intricate arrangements and soulful improvisation, solidifying their status as trailblazers in the modern jazz landscape. Their performances promise an electrifying fusion of tradition and innovation, leaving an indelible mark on audiences and further shaping the evolving narrative of jazz expression.

Proceeds from the concert will directly benefit the students of the Clark College Music Program. Purchase tickets here. 

Athletics

Discounted Fitness Center Passes

Currently enrolled students pay $10.00 / quarter to work out in the Clark College Fitness Center. Students take their photo ID to the Cashiers Office in Gaiser Hall to pay. Then, go to the Fitness Center in O'Connell Sports Complex (OSC). While supplies last.

Students who are currently enrolled in Physical Education, HPE 266 or HPE 258 (Fitness Wellness) can use the fitness center free for that quarter. Fitness Center hours and information.

Reminders

RAVE Guardian – Campus Safety App

Text the word "Guardian" to 67283 to download.

Highlights: Stay Informed: Receive emergency alerts, Discreetly Contact Campus Security and Safety: Prevent dangerous situations by discreetly sending anonymous tips with a photo or location as needed. Never Travel Alone: Set a virtual safety timer for an extra layer of safety wherever you are. Find The Resources You Need: Access key safety and security resources. Help Is on The Way: With a push of a button, you can directly connect to the college's Security and Safety desk or 9-1-1 in an emergency. Text the word "Guardian" to 67283 to download or go to the Android Play Store or Apple App Store.

Free C-Tran Bus Passes with a Free Student ID

Get a Free C-Tran Bus Pass and a Free Clark College Student ID through the Bookstore. Simply bring a valid photo ID.

Other Important Information

Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams!

Always verify the legitimacy of requests for personal information, even if they seem to come from Clark College. If you receive an email, text, or call asking for sensitive details:

  • Pause before responding.
  • Contact the Clark College Helpdesk at (360) 992-2425 or helpdesk@clark.edu to confirm the request.

Scammers may pose as Clark College or state employees to steal your personal information. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraud. Stay safe—think before you share!

Need to Use a Microwave?

Students need to eat. Sometimes you need a microwave. Here are some locations of microwaves throughout the main campus: Basic Needs Hub (GHL 216), Frost Arts Center, Clark Bookstore, Hanna Hall Study Lounge, Culinary, Student Life, JSH near Clark Café, BHL near vending machines, SHL lower level near vending machines, NERD Cave (SBG 102). Please be mindful that other students use this machine, too. Please clean up after you make a mess. Be a resourceful and responsible student.

Food on Campus- Joan Stout Hall Clark Cafe & Hanna Hall Coffee Lounge

Joan Stout Hall Clark Café
Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Menu: Serving breakfast burritos, muffins, bagels, biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwiches, bento, pizza, burritos, tacos, nachos, salads, baked potatoes, wraps, and a full espresso menu.
Catering on campus available.

Hanna Hall Coffee Lounge
Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:40 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Friday 7:40 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Menu: Serving coffee, espresso drinks, tea, hot chocolate, frappes, smoothies, italian soda, energy drinks, oatmeal, bagels, donuts, muffins, scones, and danishes.

All campus food options can be found here.  

Printer Locations & Student Print Account

Did you know that if you need to print anything, each student has a printing account linked to their Clark Labs account? 1500 credits each term. Learn more about Student Print Accounts. Have questions or need help, contact IT services. All open computer labs feature printers available for student use: SHL 135: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Library: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. SBG 252: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00am - 4:00 p.m. AA4-116 - MAC Lab: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Check Your Contact Information is Up to Date

  1. Log into ctcLink
  2. Select "Student Homepage"
  3. Click on the "Personal Details" tile
  4. Select "Contact Details"
  5. Click on the plus "+" icon to add new contact information
  6. Be sure to set a "preferred" phone number and email address for the college to reach you at

Get Involved

Looking to Get Involved or Volunteer at Student Events?

Student Life is searching for students who want to get involved, help out at student events or be in the school mascot. Fill out this volunteer form and we will get you connected. Questions? Email Student Life.

Employment and Career Information

Check Out the Penguin Jobs Board

Are you looking for an off-campus job or internship? Check out Penguin Jobs! This online hub is designed to connect Clark students with local opportunities. It is free to use for Clark students, alumni, and community members, and only takes a few minutes to sign up! For questions about Penguin Jobs or job/internship search strategies, contact Career Services or visit the Career Services webpage.

Career & Personality Assessment Opportunities

Learn more about your unique personality type preferences and discover career possibilities. The Strong Interest Inventory career assessment, and the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator are assessments available to currently enrolled students. They include a detailed report that helps to identify interest areas, career pathways, and personality style strengths & preferences. These assessments are tools to help individuals learn about career options, understand themselves better and relationships with others. Sign-up to complete the assessment(s) and pick an interpretation session date. During the session, you'll receive your report(s) and learn strategies to support with your career or personal development.

To learn more, visit the Career Assessments webpage. Questions? Email Career Services at careerservices@clark.edu or call (360) 992-2902.

Are you in need of Work Study?

Do you know what Work Study is? Are you looking to receive a job on campus? Do you have a Work Study award? Well you may be eligible to earn that award, like a paycheck, through an on campus job. Are you struggling to find information? Please do not hesitate to contact WSjobs@clark.edu to ask questions on your journey to finding a potential Work Study position. Or visit the financial aid office (GHL 101) to speak to the Financial aid team!

Free Workshops at WorkSource

Did you know that your local WorkSource offers a variety of free workshops (virtual and in person) to support jobseekers and career changers? Some example workshops offered are: Creating the Right Resume, Coping with Stress During the Job Search, Resolving Conflict at Work, How to Get Past the Applicant Tracking System, and more! Registration is required for virtual workshops.

Visit WorkSource WA for the full workshop schedule, access their online job board, and learn about other events and resources offered. For support with your resume, job search, or career advising, contact Career Services or visit the Career Services webpage.

Winter Term Career Connect Events!

Check out the Career Connect Events happening this Winter Term!

2/5: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Focus | 1 to 2:30 PM | STEM 156
2/12: Manufacturing, Mechanical & More | 1 to 2:30 PM | Cannell Library Commons

Career Connect Events are open to all and provide a space to connect with local employers, industry professionals, staff, faculty, and other students! Free snacks provided while they last!

Career Services offers 1:1 and group Career Advising and Employment Support, in addition to workshops and events. To schedule or learn more, visit clark.edu/careers, email CareerServices@clark.edu, or stop by GHL 108.

Student Resources

Rights and Resources Webpage

Clark College's Rights and Resources webpage has been created to help connect our students, employees, and community members with resources and organizations available for support.

The college will monitor federal changes that impact our students, employees, and communities. We will continue to share resources and updates as we receive them through this webpage.

Clark College affirms our sustained commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students can pursue their education. We are so glad you are a part of the Clark College community. You belong here.

Disability Access Center Accommodations

Are you a student who is new to Clark and has a disability? Clark's Disability Access Center (formerly Disability Support Services) supports students with a range of disabilities and health conditions, from depression to ADD/ADHD to Crohn's disease and more. We approve students for things such as: added time on exams, recording of lectures, shared peer notes from lectures, and alternate book formats such as audiobooks. 

Check out our easy Steps to Requesting Accommodations to get started. We ask for documentation on your disability/health condition and are more flexible this year on what we accept. Contact us for questions or our Documentation Guidelines. Email us at dac@clark.edu or call us at 360-992-2314.

Clark College Dental Hygiene Accepting New Patients

We are looking for new patients to be treated at Clark College by dental hygiene students and the onsite dentist. We offer various services such as dental cleanings, dental exams, radiographs, whitening, fluoride treatments, fillings, nutrition counseling and more. These services are available Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Times vary depending on the quarter and appointment. Located in the Firstenburg Dental Hygiene Education and Care Center. Learn more on the Dental Hygiene Clinic webpage.

You May be Eligible for Support through Workforce Education Services

Workforce Education Services (WES) administers a variety of programs that are designed to support students who are seeking certificates and degree programs with an employment goal, as well as students enrolled in Transitional Studies programs. Students may receive assistance with tuition, fees and books as well as help in accessing other supports to include public benefits by completing the Workforce Education Services Application.

You may be eligible for support through Workforce Education Services if you meet one of the following criteria:

  • Considered low income
  • Receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
  • Receiving federal food benefits (SNAP/EBT)
  • Receiving unemployment benefits
  • Exhausted unemployment benefits within the past 48 months
  • A military veteran discharged within the past 48 months or have an upcoming separation date
  • A displaced Homemaker within the past 48 months
  • A Former Foster Youth and under 22 years old
  • An Unaccompanied Homeless Youth and under 22 years old

Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources, January 26th- 29th, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun and interactive scavenger hunt designed to help you explore and learn about all the amazing resources available to you as a student. Activities Programming Board has prepared the Winter Wonder-Find: Uncover Your Campus Free Resources.

To get started, simply pick up a passport from the Student Life Office (PUB 160). Once you've completed it, bring it back to the office to receive your $20 bookstore gift card! For any questions, feel free to contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu.

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