Clark College Penguin Digest Archive
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Spring Drop In Advising: No Appointment Needed, April 2nd, 3rd, & 6th, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in GHL 108 & Zoom
If you still need help getting ready for spring term, our No Appointment Needed, Drop In Advising sessions are a quick way to finalize your schedule before classes begin on April 6.
Advisors will be available during these times for brief, first come, first served meetings to support you with registration, course planning, and general academic questions. Stop by Gaiser Hall 108 or join us in the Advising Center Zoom to make sure you’re fully prepared for the new term.
Apply Now for 2026-2027 ASCC Student Government & APB Student Leadership Jobs- $17.40/hour
The ASCC Student Government and the Activities Programming Board are looking for student leaders for the 2026-2027 school year! Priority Deadline is May 8. Opportunities Available: ASCC Student Government – 7 positions. Activities Programming Board (APB) Events Coordinator – 5 positions
Qualifications at time of application:
• Be enrolled in six (6) credits or more at Clark College.
• Possess and maintain a 2.50 cumulative grade point average at Clark College: and
• Have completed a minimum of twelve (12) college level credits at Clark College at time of application.
Compensation – Institutional Hire (not work-study eligible):
• Positions are paid $17.40 per hour
• Must be able to work 15 hours per week during regular business hours. Regular business hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm.
Review job descriptions and submit the application online. Questions? Email Student Life.
Welcome Week Information Tables, April 6th & 7th, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. around Main Campus
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.
ASCC Student Involvement Fair, April 14th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center
Join us for the Spring Student Involvement Fair! Come learn more about Clark's student groups, on-campus jobs and college resources. Meet people, have fun, enjoy free giveaways.
Pop-up Mentoring: Networking with Confidence, April 15th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in PUB 258A/B
Clark College Foundation and Career Services invite you to join us for Pop-up Mentoring: Networking with Confidence! This interactive event is designed to help you build confidence and strengthen your professional network. Register today!
What to Expect
You’ll start by learning practical, actionable networking strategies. Then, you’ll participate in engaging roundtable discussions where you can practice conversation skills, share experiences, and make meaningful connections with peers and alumni from diverse fields of study.
This session offers a supportive, low-pressure environment to:
- Build confidence in networking
- Meet professionals and peers
- Grow your professional community
We’re looking forward to seeing you there! Register for Pop-up Mentoring: Networking with Confidence here.
Spring Sale at the Clark College Bookstore, March 30th - April 10th
Save up to 30% off select regular price Clark logo items! Plus, save an additional 10% off on clearance items. Visit the Bookstore, located in Gaiser Hall, to find out more!
Pennies are Going Away!
You may have heard the news: the U.S. Treasury has officially stopped producing pennies. In response, Washington State recently passed a law (HB 2334) allowing businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel.
What this means for you:
Beginning April 1st, Clark College will implement nickel-rounding for all cash transactions. This includes the Bookstore, McClaskey Culinary Institute, and the Cashier’s Office.
- Paying with Cash? Your total will be rounded up or down to the nearest $0.05.
- Paying with Card? Credit, debit, and gift card transactions will still be charged the exact amount—no rounding applied.
Rounding Guide for Cash Transactions:
- $1.01 or $1.02 → Rounds down to $1.00
- $1.03 or $1.04 → Rounds up to $1.05
- $1.06 or $1.07 → Rounds down to $1.05
- $1.08 or $1.09 → Rounds up to $1.10
Have an upcoming Clark event, student resource, club activity, or other important update/information to share with the Clark College Community?
Submit to the Penguin Digest!Events
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.Emergency Management Training Series
Clark College Emergency Management Training Series sessions. For more information, reach out to Emergency Manager Lindsey McKim at lmckim@clark.edu.ASCC Student Involvement Fair, April 14th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center
Join us for the Spring Student Involvement Fair! Come learn more about Clark's student groups, on-campus jobs and college resources. Meet people, have fun, enjoy free giveaways.
APB is Hiring!
The Activities Programming Board is looking for student leaders for the 2026-2027 school year! Priority Deadline is May 8. Opportunities Available: 5 positions.
ASCC is Hiring!
The ASCC Student Government is looking for student leaders for the 2026-2027 school year! Priority Deadline is May 8. Opportunities Available: 7 positions.
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
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.Apply Now for Scholarships!
Scholarships are available for students in any major who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and complete the application by April 16, 2026. Visit the Clark College Foundation website to apply and find more information about additional scholarship opportunities.
Commencement Ceremony Sign-up/Cap & Gown Order
Graduates - This year's Commencement Ceremony will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026. If you plan to participate please be sure to sign-up for the ceremony and order your cap and gown by April 10, 2026.
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.
Reminder: Animals on Campus
Clark College does not allow animals in campus buildings unless they are service animals, (Policy 510.058 Animals on Campus). What counts as a service animal? Under the ADA and Washington State law a service animal is a dog that is individually trained to perform a specific task related to a disability. Check out this website for more information: ADA Requirements: Service Animals.
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
- 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