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October 6, 2025
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Tutoring Tip of the Week #3

ITAW – What is that!? It is International Tutor Appreciation Week! This is celebrated every year during the first full week of October to acknowledge and celebrate the fantastic work that tutors do for students. 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! You can write a note of appreciation to our tutoring team in person at any center during this week: 

  • Accounting & Business 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

Or you can sign the digital board here.

ALSO - Join the Organizing & Time Management workshop and get a FREE planner and other resources to get organized for the term. Next sessions:

  • Thursday, October 2nd 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, October 7th 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sign up in advance or just show up!

Pumpkin Painting and Costume Contest Event, October 29th, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Hanna Hall Lounge

It’s the spooky season! Activities Programming Board (APB) and Associated Students of Clark College (ASCC) are excited to invite you to Pumpkin Painting event and Costume Contest! Come dressed in your best Halloween costume to win a bookstore gift card for the Costume Contest. Please no weapons or face paint or costumes that cover your face. We will be providing a pumpkin and paints for you to paint your creations. If you have any questions, please contact Student Life at studentlife@clark.edu. 

Fall Native Plant Sale! October 8th - October 11th at the Native Plant Center

Kick off the fall season with some PNW native plants! All of our sales benefit student hands on learning at Clark college and the restoration work that we do here. Check out the Native Plant Center Facebook page or Instagram for more details.

  • Wednesday, October 8th from 12pm to 6pm
  • Thursday, October 9th from 12pm to 6pm
  • Friday, October 10th from 10am to 2pm
  • Saturday, October 11th from 10am to 2pm

Some of the available flowers & shrubs; Showy Milkweed, Cascade Penstemon, Black Twinberry, Douglas Spirea, Large-leaf Avens, Coastal strawberry, Slender Beaked Sedge (great for rain gardens!), Canada Goldenrod, Western Columbine, & many more!

You can find us outside of the NPC Greenhouse at the Clark College main campus located on E Reserve St, just north of E McLoughlin in Orange Lot 2.

Breakfast Burritos and Bracelets, November 6th, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in JSH Lobby

Start your day right and join APB for a morning of delicious breakfast burritos and bracelet crafting! See you there!

Vegetarian bean and cheese options are available. Questions? Please contact Sophia at shao@clark.edu.

Adult Students Drop-In Social Hour, October 14th, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in PUB 161

We hope that you can join us for this drop-in social hour for Clark College students who are over the age of 25!

This event is an opportunity to meet and connect with people who understand what it means to be an adult student at Clark, including other students, faculty, and staff.

Children are welcome and light refreshments will be provided.  

We hope to see you there! Please email studentsuccess@clark.edu with any questions. 

Events

October 07
Virtual
Needed: Student Input on Student Events
Your Activities Programming Board is looking for your student event recommendations! Please complete this survey and share with us how you would like to stay engaged and connected with other students this year. Receive a $20 Bookstore Gift Card for filling out the survey  https://forms.office.com/r/29w6LySuxs Questions email Sami at slelo@clark.edu
Learn more about Needed: Student Input on Student Events
October 09
Virtual
Needed: Student Input on Student Events
Your Activities Programming Board is looking for your student event recommendations! Please complete this survey and share with us how you would like to stay engaged and connected with other students this year. Receive a $20 Bookstore Gift Card for filling out the survey  https://forms.office.com/r/29w6LySuxs Questions email Sami at slelo@clark.edu
Learn more about Needed: Student Input on Student Events
October 13
Virtual
Needed: Student Input on Student Events
Your Activities Programming Board is looking for your student event recommendations! Please complete this survey and share with us how you would like to stay engaged and connected with other students this year. Receive a $20 Bookstore Gift Card for filling out the survey  https://forms.office.com/r/29w6LySuxs Questions email Sami at slelo@clark.edu
Learn more about Needed: Student Input on Student Events
October 13
Penguin Union Building 161 - Student Lounge
APB Missing Link Movie Event
Waffles in the Wild: Missing Link movie, October 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in PUB 161 Join the Activities Programming Board for a fun midday movie break featuring Missing Link (PG, Closed Captioned)! Kick back with a free screening, enjoy warm waffles, juice, and water (while supplies last), and take home a free Sasquatch magnet---no hiking required. Questions? Please email Reese at rmurphy@clark.edu or Nia at nmatthews@clark.edu.
Learn more about APB Missing Link Movie Event
October 15
Virtual
Needed: Student Input on Student Events
Your Activities Programming Board is looking for your student event recommendations! Please complete this survey and share with us how you would like to stay engaged and connected with other students this year. Receive a $20 Bookstore Gift Card for filling out the survey  https://forms.office.com/r/29w6LySuxs Questions email Sami at slelo@clark.edu
Learn more about Needed: Student Input on Student Events
October 17
Virtual
Needed: Student Input on Student Events
Your Activities Programming Board is looking for your student event recommendations! Please complete this survey and share with us how you would like to stay engaged and connected with other students this year. Receive a $20 Bookstore Gift Card for filling out the survey  https://forms.office.com/r/29w6LySuxs Questions email Sami at slelo@clark.edu
Learn more about Needed: Student Input on Student Events
October 27
No Location Provided
Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt
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 prepared a Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt on October 27th to the 30th in 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 gift card! For any questions, feel free to contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu.
Learn more about Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt
October 27
Gaiser Hall 150 - Student Center
APB Family Movie Night: Corpse Bride (PG) and Frankenweenie (PG)
The Activities Programming Board will be showing the movies Corpse Bride (PG) and Frankenweenie (PG) on Thursday, Oct. 27th, in Gaiser Student Center starting at 5:30 PM. Bring your friends and family and join us for a cozy movie night! Stuff and fluff your own fun and easy Clark-themed pillows! There will be free pizza and drinks while supplies last! The movies will include closed captioning. Questions? Please contact Sophia at shao@clark.edu
Learn more about APB Family Movie Night: Corpse Bride (PG) and Frankenweenie (PG)
October 28
No Location Provided
Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt
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 prepared a Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt on October 27th to the 30th in 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 gift card! For any questions, feel free to contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu.
Learn more about Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt
October 29
No Location Provided
Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt
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 prepared a Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt on October 27th to the 30th in 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 gift card! For any questions, feel free to contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu.
Learn more about Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt
October 29
Foster Hall 100L - Lobby
Pumpkin Painting with ASCC & APB
It’s the spooky season! Activities Programming Board (APB) and Associated Students of Clark College (ASCC) are excited to invite you to Pumpkin Painting event and Costume Contest! The event will be on October 29th, 2025, from 12pm-2pm in Hanna Hall Lounge. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume, please no masks or weapons, to win a bookstore gift card for the Costume Contest.  We will be providing a pumpkin and paints for you to paint your creations. If you have any questions, please contact Student Life at studentlife@clark.edu
Learn more about Pumpkin Painting with ASCC & APB
October 30
No Location Provided
Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt
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 prepared a Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt on October 27th to the 30th in 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 gift card! For any questions, feel free to contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu.
Learn more about Falling Into Your Resources Department Scavenger Hunt
November 05
Gaiser Hall 150 - Student Center
APB Family Movie Night: Hamilton (2020)
Family Movie Night: Hamilton (2020). More information coming soon.
Learn more about APB Family Movie Night: Hamilton (2020)

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

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.

Check Your Contact Information is Up to Date

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

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.

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.  

Get Involved

Step into Fall with the Walktober Challenge, October 1st - 31st

Ready to get moving and boost your well-being this October? Join the Walktober Challenge and track your steps throughout the month! Whether you're walking to class, around campus, or in your neighborhood, every step counts and all movement counts.

Download your calendar on our webpage, track your movement all month long, and submit your completed calendar by **November 7** to Human Resources and **don’t forget to include your name and email/contact info** so we can celebrate your progress and enter you into prize drawings!

For full details, visit the Walktober Challenge webpage.

Let’s walk into wellness together!

Needed: Student Input for Student Event Survey

Your Activities Programming Board is looking for your student event recommendations! Please complete this survey and share with us how you would like to stay engaged and connected with other students this year.

Receive a $20 Bookstore Gift Card for filling out the survey. Questions? Email Sami at slelo@clark.edu.

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.

Community Impact Week: Volunteering Opportunity, October 7th - 11th

Looking for a way to connect with others in the community to have a positive impact? Want an easy way to learn about nonprofits and the work they are doing while earning volunteer hours?

Get your friends together and come join us, and hundreds of your neighbors, in creating lasting impact across our region, growing yourself and your community through rewarding volunteer work!

Find out more about Community Impact Week, the organizations involved, and sign-up for a project.

A message from Clark College Career Services: Volunteering is a great way to gain valuable work experience and develop your skills, while making a positive impact in the local community. For employment and career support, meet with Career Services.

Student Resources

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. Eligibility, including eligible degree types, vary and are dependent on individual program requirements. 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 (loss of primary income due to becoming widowed, separated, divorced, or lost income due to loss of a spouse's job or incarceration of a spouse) within the past 48 months
  • A Former Foster Youth and under 22 years old
  • An Unaccompanied Homeless Youth and under 22 years old

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.

Fall Term DSHS Pop-Ups in the Basic Needs Hub

Come into the Basic Needs Hub (GHL 216) to meet with DSHS! You can complete your SNAP application and interview, drop off paperwork, make changes to an existing case, and more! All dates below from 10am - 2pm.

  • October 9th
  • October 23rd
  • November 6th
  • November 20th
  • December 11th

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