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January 5, 2026
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Welcome Week Informational Tables, January 5th & 6th, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Main Campus

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.

Straight White Teeth Live Music & Journaling, January 21st, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center

Come support local singer/songwriter Straight White Teeth! His song “Our Love Was Beautiful” is featured in over 165k Tik Tok videos!

Enjoy free pizza, music, and journal decorating! Free to all students. Questions? Contact Sophia at shao@clark.edu. 

KENDO in a Short Film, January 20th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in PUB 161

Come watch the local short film SPIRIT MOVES: Me & Gee Gee Willie (15 min), followed by a talk with the director, Yuriko Lee. Unleash your spirit as you explore the Way of the Sword!

Resume Drop In Session, January 21st, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in PUB 258B

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 the Career Services website. 

Tutoring Tip of the Week #1

Welcome to the first week of Winter Term! If you find yourself struggling with the technology needs of college, navigating Canvas, accessing your classes and email, getting on the wi-fi, resetting your password, or just basic computer support – let us know!

Tutoring Services has several locations across campus and you are welcome to visit any location for support with anything college tech related. However, we also have a brand-new space to support you – the Accounting, Business, & Technology Center located in AA4, Room 106! Tutors are staffed and ready to support you with any questions you may have regarding navigating college tech.

Tutoring is a great place to get yourself geared up for the quarter, organize your materials and schedule, have a great study area filled with computers, resources, and support! Tutoring staff are happy to help not only with subject area content, but also the technology, organization, and study tips needed for a great college experience! Tutoring Services locations are:
• Language & Writing Center, Hawkins Hall, room 102
• Speech & Presentation Lab, Hawkins Hall, room 101
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Center, Bauer Hall, room 102
• Accounting, Business, & Technology Center, Applied Arts 4, room 106 (closed Fridays)

Most locations are open Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (except this first Friday, we will close at noon). Pro-tip! You can meet with our tutors via Zoom if you are not on campus!

Events

January 05
Gaiser Hall - Concourse Table 2 (Recruiting)
Welcome Week Information Tables Winter 2026
Need help? Get directions, ask questions and grab a snack at the Information Tables on campus during Welcome Week.  6 Locations: Hanna Hall Lobby, Joan Stout Hall Lobby, O'Connell Sports Center Lobby, STEM Building Lobby, Bauer Hall Lobby, and Gaiser Hall Concourse. Also, look for staff and faculty in Clark College t-shirts walking around campus and they will gladly answer your questions.
Learn more about Welcome Week Information Tables Winter 2026
January 06
OConnell Sports Center 00L - Lobby, Gaiser Hall - Concourse Table 2 (Recruiting), STEM Building - South Outdoor Classroom
Welcome Week Information Tables Winter 2026
Need help? Get directions, ask questions and grab a snack at the Information Tables on campus during Welcome Week.  6 Locations: Hanna Hall Lobby, Joan Stout Hall Lobby, O'Connell Sports Center Lobby, STEM Building Lobby, Bauer Hall Lobby, and Gaiser Hall Concourse. Also, look for staff and faculty in Clark College t-shirts walking around campus and they will gladly answer your questions.
Learn more about Welcome Week Information Tables Winter 2026
January 12
Foster Hall 100L - Lobby
APB Stitch N' Sip
Welcome back, Penguins! This cozy winter term, we will have free embroidery kits and drinks in the Hanna Hall Cafe Lounge on January 12th from 12-2pm. Stop by to have a free drink of your choice, learn how to make embroidery art, and meet some new friends!
Learn more about APB Stitch N' Sip
January 14
Gaiser Hall 150 - Student Center
ASCC Student Involvement Fair
Join us for the Winter Student Involvement Fair on Wednesday, January 14 from 11am - 1pm in Gaiser Student Center! Come learn more about Clark's student groups, on-campus jobs and college resources. Meet people, have fun, enjoy free giveaways plus free cocoa, cookies and photobooth.
Learn more about ASCC Student Involvement Fair
January 21
Gaiser Hall 150 - Student Center
Straight White Teeth Live Concert
Straight White Teeth Live concert.
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
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
February 02
STEM Building 156 - Digital Lounge, STEM Building - 1st Floor Lobby
APB Stuff-an-Emoji or Create an Inspirational Grid
As the students are getting into their new year, we would like to introduce an event to spark creativity, inspiration, and goal setting! The Activities Programming Board will be hosting a Make and Take: Stuff an Emoji or Create Your Inspirational Grid event on February 02, 2026, in STEM Lobby from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Students can choose between two fun options: creating an Inspirational Grid that like a personal vision board or stuffing their own Emoji plushie! All supplies are provided. Free snacks and sodas will also be available! Questions? Contact Camille at cvillanueva@clark.edu
Learn more about APB Stuff-an-Emoji or Create an Inspirational Grid

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’.

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.

Winter Textbooks & Supplies Now Available at the Clark Bookstore!

Order your class materials online at clarkbookstore.com or shop in-store for assistance choosing your supplies.

Get Ready for Winter Term with Drop-In Advising, January 2nd & January 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in GHL 108 and Zoom

Winter term starts January 5, and Advising Services is offering No Appointment Needed, Drop-In Advising to help you get your schedule set and your questions answered. Stop by in Gaiser Hall 108 or join us in our Advising Zoom Office. Advisors can help you review your winter classes, navigate registration, or check in about your academic plan. It’s a quick way to feel confident and ready for the new term.

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

ASCC Winter Student Involvement Fair, January 14th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center

Join us for the Winter Student Involvement Fair! Come learn more about Clark's student groups, on-campus jobs and college resources. Meet people, have fun, enjoy free giveaways plus free cocoa, cookies and photobooth.

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.

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.

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