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Tutoring Tip of the Week #7
What can a tutor do for me? Why would I go to tutoring? I don’t need tutoring. Common questions and common thoughts. What if you learned that tutoring really IS for you? Tutoring is for everyone! Reframing tutoring as a RESOURCE not REMEDIATION is critical in a college setting. Proactive and engaged students typically view tutoring as a necessary resource for staying on track and producing their best work in college. Making sure to have set times to visit each week, utilizing the space and expertise to help you work through assignments, running through final projects, test prep, and papers with tutors helps make sure you are producing your best work and putting in optimal effort. We also have some great workshop opportunities:
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. Wednesday, May 20, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM (Sign up for AI: Impacts & Uses in advance or show up!)
Author Event: Arwen Spicer Book Reading and Q&A, June 3, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in LIB 101
The library will be hosting a book reading and author Q&A for our very own English faculty member Arwen Spicer, who’s new science fiction novel A Soldier in the Borderlands came out recently. We’ll have some coffee, tea, and pastries available.
APB Donut Stress, Bloom Happy, June 3, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in STEM Lobby
Finals and tough, but you are tougher. Take a well deserve break and recharge with us as the Activities
Programming Board will be hosting a Donut Stress, Bloom Happy.
DIY pipe cleaner flowers to celebrate the end of Spring and graduation. Free coffee from pacific perks and free donuts to fuel your study sessions. No experience is needed because we’ll provide the instructions and all the supplies for free. Questions? Please contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu
Artist Talk: Mae Al-Jiboori, May 19, from 10:00 to11:00 AM in PUB 161
Artist Mae Al-Jiboori will come and share his work with the Clark College Community.
As a self-taught artist and painter, I create highly abstract faces and figures with enigmatic undertones that challenge traditional notions of beauty and representation. I am drawn to the human condition and thought-provoking art that forces its viewers to perceive differently; to evoke something within. I do not aim to create, "high" or traditional art, or what is already out there, but to challenge myself and my emotions by displaying what I feel and go through in this expressive yet physical medium. The image is all-powerful, not solely by the creator, but by the viewer invited to consume the raw and visceral nature through creation. By subverting conventional expectations, I hope to inspire reflection and perspective through distorted faces, surreal bodies, and lost gazes.
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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.
Clark College Dental Hygiene Clinic
Affordable dental care. Services available: dental cleanings, deep cleanings, dental exams, x-rays, sealants, whitening, and fillings. Adults and children (ages 3-17) are selected for care based off of their treatment needs and the educational needs of the students. Schedule a free screening appointment.Penguin Pitch: Student Business Idea Competition, May 20, at 1:00 PM in Scarpelli Hall 216
This is an event for enrolled Clark College students to showcase innovative business ideas, gain professional feedback, and compete for valuable prizes. Join us to participate or watch the next generation of local Penguin entrepreneurs. Finalists will compete for prizes provided by the Entrepreneurship Fund of Clark College Foundation. To apply, email Joe Cha at jcha@clark.edu. Applications may be submitted from April 6th- May 13th.Make Zines in the Library! April 30, May 21, and June 4, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in LIB 101
Join us in our annual showcase to celebrate the efforts and success of the Speech & Debate Team. This is a great opportunity to see a variety of events we compete in, including speech events, limited preparation events, and debate. If you're interested in joining the team or just love watching great live performances, it will be a joyous event that highlights Clark students' hard work.Spring Fest Extravaganza 2026, May 19, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Andersen Fountain
Everything is free at Spring Fest! Come celebrate the end of the year with APB in the Andersen Fountain and in the grass areas near the Chime Tower on Main Campus. Enjoy games, inflatables, a magician, airbrush items, photos, lunch and llamas. Questions? Email Sami.APB Donut Stress, Bloom Happy, June 3, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in STEM Lobby
Finals and tough, but you are tougher. Take a well deserve break and recharge with us as the Activities
Programming Board will be hosting a Donut Stress, Bloom Happy.
DIY pipe cleaner flowers to celebrate the end of Spring and graduation. Free coffee from pacific perks and free donuts to fuel your study sessions. No experience is needed because we’ll provide the instructions and
all the supplies for free. Questions? Please contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu
Student Life
Club Activities and Events
Looking to Join 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.
Old School: Homework break - Game time!, May 21, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in PUB 257
Looking to connect with other non-traditional, adult learners on campus? Join us for a relaxed meet-up where you can unwind, play a few casual games, and get to know others who share similar experiences.
Whether you stay for a few minutes or the whole hour, we’d love to see you there. Feel free to contact us at oldschoolstudents1933@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! Snacks and drinks provided.
PERIOD: Find out about Education, Advocacy, and Service- and FUN!, May 20, from1:00 to 2:00 PM in HHL Room 106
Join PERIOD for our next meeting. PERIOD is part of a larger movement working to fight period poverty and advance menstrual equity through education, advocacy, and service—and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Whether you’re a returning member or just curious about getting involved, come connect with us and see how much more of an impact we can make together on campus and beyond!
A prize will be awarded at every meeting, and snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
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.
Campus Safety Reminder
Your safety matters. Clark is a public campus, and you may encounter visitors who are not affiliated with the college. Please keep the following in mind:Trust your instincts. You are not required to engage in conversations, surveys, photography, or other requests that make you uncomfortable.Contact Campus Security at 360-992-2133 if you experience or see concerning behavior. Save this number in your phone. Escorts are available upon request.Download the RAVE Guardian app to quickly connect with Security, share your location, or use a virtual safety timer.In an emergency or immediate threat, call 911.Reporting concerns helps Security respond quickly and maintain a safe campus environment. Thank you for staying aware and looking out for one another.Check Your Contact Information is Up to Date
Your safety matters. Clark is a public campus, and you may encounter visitors who are not affiliated with the college. Please keep the following in mind:Trust your instincts. You are not required to engage in conversations, surveys, photography, or other requests that make you uncomfortable.Contact Campus Security at 360-992-2133 if you experience or see concerning behavior. Save this number in your phone. Escorts are available upon request.Download the RAVE Guardian app to quickly connect with Security, share your location, or use a virtual safety timer.In an emergency or immediate threat, call 911.Reporting concerns helps Security respond quickly and maintain a safe campus environment. Thank you for staying aware and looking out for one another.Animals on Campus
- Log into ctcLink
- Select "Student Homepage"
- Click on the "Personal Details" tile
- Select "Contact Details"
- Click on the plus "+" icon to add new contact information
- Be sure to set a "preferred" phone number and email address for the college to reach you at
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!