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Tutoring Tip of the Week #8
This week holds Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. This is a great time to remind you that Tutoring Services is closed on any day when classes are not held (holidays, faculty workdays, inclement weather closures, etc.) When in doubt, you can always view our locations and schedule on the Tutoring Webpage. You will find all our locations, hours, live schedules, Zoom links, workshops, and events! You can also join etutoring for online support during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Find the link on the left side menu of any of your Canvas courses!
Midsummer Night's Tea & Regency Soiree, June 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in Gaiser Student Center
The Neurodiversity and Policy club delightfully requests your attendance for our end of quarter ball, hosted by the club. Teas, desserts, and finger sandwiches will be served (quantity limited per student. Please be aware that prevention of any food allergens cannot be guaranteed.) Live orchestra music will be provided for the dance! Please come make mindful origami, socialize, and have your fortune read for free by a tarot reader. We will also have guest speakers on the topic of invisible disabilities and neurodiversity in academia at 6:00 PM. This is a formal attire event, with historical costume or fancy dress highly encouraged. Porcelain and china will be given to those in costume, so why dilly dally? High society awaits!
Registration for Summer and Fall Classes is Open!
Did you know that Clark College opens class registration two terms at a time, and registration for both summer and fall 2026 classes is now open?
You can find information about how to register for classes in ctcLink, including using permission codes and waitlists, on the manage your enrollment webpage. Clark’s Enrollment Services team is also available to assist you in-person or virtually with any registration-related questions or issues. Please visit the Registration Desk located in Gaiser Hall, or the Welcome Center and Enrollment Services Zoom Room for virtual assistance.
Have questions about course selection, next term planning, transfer planning, or deciding on your major? Schedule an appointment with an Advisor to co-create an educational plan.
Have an upcoming Clark event, student resource, club activity, or other important update/information to share with the Clark College Community?
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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 on their treatment needs and the educational needs of the students. Schedule a free screening appointment.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 the library to make zines. Stop by LIB 101 on April 30, May 21, or June 4 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to participate.APB Donut Stress, Bloom Happy, June 3, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in STEM Lobby
Join us in the library to make zines. Stop by LIB 101 on April 30, May 21, or June 4 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to participate.Midsummer Night's Tea & Regency Soiree, June 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in Gaiser Student Center
The Neurodiversity and Policy club requests your attendance for our end of quarter ball. Teas, desserts, and finger sandwiches will be served. Live orchestra music will be provided for the dance! Please come make mindful origami, socialize, and have your fortune read for free by a tarot reader. We will also have guest speakers on the topic of invisible disabilities and neurodiversity in academia at 6:00 PM. This is a formal attire event, with historical costume or fancy dress highly encouraged.
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.
Music, Art, & Theater
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.
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!