Clark College Penguin Digest
What's New in The Digest
The Dungeons and Dragon Club's new Campaign begins, Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in HHL 119
Every Thursday the DnD Club will be hosting DnD sessions for any one to come starting May 1st.
International Club Meet-up, Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in HHL 105
Ready to connect, share stories, and plan our next adventure? Join us for our meet-up every Wednesday. We've got snacks and exciting info about our upcoming outdoor trip. Come say hi!
Follow Clark International Club's instagram for more information.
Clark College Transfer Fair! May 8th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center
Meet with college and universities and learn more about admissions requirements, scholarships and programs offered. Enjoy a slice of pizza while learning more about transfer schools! No RSVP needed, just show up! Pizza served at 11:30 a.m.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration, May 30th, 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center
The Clark College Korean Culture Club proudly presents the college's first-ever AAPI Heritage Month celebration! Experience the rich cultures of Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and the Pacific Islands through Keynote Speakers, performances and food & craft vendors. Join us in honoring and uplifting AAPI voices, traditions, and community spirit—loudly, proudly, and together.
Llamazing Time with Llamas, May 28th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Andersen Fountain
Come get your picture taken with the Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas and Alpacas. Camelids (llamas and alpacas) are born without top front teeth! They chew their food with back molars. They also have three lips. If you hold a carrot stick in your lips, they'll give you one of the sweetest kisses. It might surprise you, but llamas/alpacas don't always spit. Llamas spit to say "get out of my space." Just as you can train a pet dog not to bite, they train their pet llamas and alpacas not to spit. They like to make friends and enjoy hugs. Questions? Email Sami at slelo@clark.edu.
Marvel Double Movie Night, May 15th, 5:30 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center
The Activities Programming Board will be showing the movies Captain America: Brave New World (PG-13) and Venom: The Last Dance (PG-13). Please bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun time together! Free pizza and drinks will be provided while supplies last. The movie will include closed captioning. Questions? Please contact Abi at ang@clark.edu.
The Fall Guy, May 19th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center
The Activities Programming Board is playing The Fall Guy (PG-13), a daytime movie screening. There will be free sliders, while supplies last, and free drinks! Come and relax before or after your class! If you have any questions, email Elena at ecastillo@clark.edu.
Bruce Conkle Workshop 2: Metal Leafing, May 6th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Archer Gallery
In this workshop, Artist in Residence Bruce Conkle will show us how to do metal leafing on paper sculptures, which is a skill that can be applied to a variety of art media including painting, sculpture, and printmaking. It is will be a fun, free event and all the materials will be provided.
Body Doubling Study Group, Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in PUB 002
Struggling to stay focused while studying? You're not alone - and we've got a solution that might help: BODY DOUBLING!
We're starting a Study Group designed to bring students together in a supportive, low-pressure environment where we work side-by-side to stay on task. This technique, known as Body Doubling, can make studying feel less overwhelming and more motivating. Whether you're reading, writing, organizing, or reviewing material, you'll find it easier to stay focused just by having others around doing the same.
Let's make studying a little easier – together! If you have questions, please contact DAC Peer Mentors, Koshi King at BKing@clark.edu or Noah Barclay at NBarclay@clark.edu, or call 360-992-2314.
Learn from Industry Professionals at the Business & Entrepreneurship Event, May 13th, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in Scarpelli Hall Lobby
Join us for an exclusive Business & Entrepreneurship Career Connect Event. This event is designed to help you connect directly with local employers and industry professionals, offering invaluable networking opportunities and insights into the various career pathways within the Business & Entrepreneurship fields. Whether you're exploring career options or looking to advance in your current path, this event is open to all Clark students, alumni, and community members. Don't miss out on complimentary food, drinks, and professional headshots, along with a chance to win a Clark College Bookstore gift card through our raffle!
Korean Culture Club is in search of new officers for the 25-26 School Year
We're recruiting for: Social Media Manager. Photographer/Videographer, Event Planner, and Treasurer.
How to Apply: DM us @koreanclub_at_clarkcollege on Instagram or email us at koreanclubatclarkcollege@gmail.com. Send: Your name, the position you're interested in, 1–2 sentences about why you want to join.
Next Step: Quick 2–3 minute presentation to our current officers. Share who you are, your passions, and any ideas! Notes: Be open to occasional summer quarter meetings! No resume needed. No pressure. Just good vibes. Deadline: June, 2, 2025.
Mark R. Smith Artist Talk, May 8th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in PUB 161
Mark R. Smith's current studio practice involves use of recycled textiles which he incorporates into labor-intensive, densely patterned motifs that reference communal architecture, crowd dynamics and the behavioral aspects of social organisms. His work has been featured in institutions across the US including the Portland Art Museum, the Contemporary Art Center (Cincinnati, OH) and the Zimmerly Art Museum, Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ). His solo exhibitions include The Office of the Governor (Salem, OR), Gallery Hlemmur (Rykjavik, Iceland), The Art Gym Marylhurst University (Marylhurst, OR) and several at the Elizabeth Leach Gallery in Portland, OR where his work is represented. Smith has also received many public commissions, including projects with Trimet, Providence Hospital and the Port of Portland (all Portland, OR). His work is included in several public and private collections, including the American Embassy (Accra, Ghana), CityArts Inc. (New York, NY), King County Public Art Collection, Meta (Seattle, WA), Lewis and Clark College (Portland, OR), and Nike Inc. (Beaverton, OR). Smith received his BFA from the Cooper Union (1983) and his MFA from Portland State University (1997).
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.
Hypnotic Intoxication with performer Keith Karkut
Wednesday, May 7th, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center. Free soda and pizza provided. For questions, email Austyn at afuerstenberg@clark.edu.
Penguins of Madagascar Movie Night
Join us for a fun morning with the Penguins of Madagascar movie (PG-13 & closed captioned)! Enjoy a waffle bar, juice, and water while supplies last. Don’t forget to snap a photo with our penguin friend and tag @clarkstudents! For more info, contact Beheshta at beqbali@clark.edu.
Activities Programming Board Movie Night
Activities Programming Board Movie Night on Thursday, May 15th at 5:30 PM in Gaiser Student Center. Featuring "Captain America: Brave New World" and "Venom: The Last Dance," both rated PG-13. Free pizza and drinks while supplies last. Movies will include closed captioning. Contact Abi at at ang@clark.edu with questions.
The Fall Guy (Pg-13) Movie Night
The Fall Guy (Pg-13) movie at 11:30am-1:30pm in Gaiser Student Center. For questions, contact Elena at ecastillo@clark.edu.
Llamazing Time with Llamas
Llamazing Time with Llamas, Wednesday, May 28 at 11am-12:30pm outside by Andersen Fountain. For questions, contact Elena at ecastillo@clark.edu.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
Featuring keynote speakers, performers, self-dense seminar, food and craft vendors. May 30th, 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center. For questions email koreanclubatclarkcollege@gmail.com.
Downloadable Flyers
- Career Connect Event: Business & Entrepreneurship (PDF)
- Exploring Careers in the Justice System (PDF)
- Body Doubling Study Group (PDF)
Make career connections and learn about Business & Entrepreneurship pathways from diverse industries! May 13th, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in Scarpelli Hall Lobby.
Are you curious about a career in the justice system but don’t know where to start? The Exploring Careers in the Justice System event is for you. This event will take place on May 14th, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Foster Auditorium.
Body Doubling Student Group every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in PUB 002, starting May 1st.
Student Life
Club Activities and Events
ADHD Club Meetings, Fridays, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in PUB 257
Do you have ADHD or other neuro-divergent traits? Want to have fun, socialize, and play games? We offer snacks, games, and support! Want to contact us? Check our BlueSky.
Music, Art, & Theater
In the Next Room, this June in the Decker Theater
In the Next Room or the vibrator play is a comedy about marriage, intimacy, and electricity. Set in the 1880s at the dawn of the age of electricity and based on the bizarre historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat 'hysterical' women (and some men), the play centers on a doctor and his wife and how his new therapy affects their entire household. In a seemingly perfect, well-to-do Victorian home, proper gentleman and scientist Dr. Givings has innocently invented an extraordinary new device for treating "hysteria" in women (and occasionally men): the vibrator. Adjacent to the doctor's laboratory, his young and energetic wife tries to tend to their newborn daughter—and wonders exactly what is going on in the next room. When a new "hysterical" patient and her husband bring a wet nurse and their own complicated relationship into the doctor's home, Dr. and Mrs. Givings must examine the nature of their own marriage, and what it truly means to love someone.
June 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, and 14th at 7:30 pm in the Decker Theater. Tickets are free for students, faculty, and staff of Clark College who can provide ID. Non-Clark employees or students can purchase tickets.
Music Department Spring Concerts
The Clark College Music Department showcases all their musicians in spring quarter performances. All concerts are free Admission.
Jazz Band: Saturday, June 7, 7:30pm @ Gaiser Student Center
Treble Ensemble & Chorale: Thursday, June 12, 7:30pm @ First United Methodist Church, Vancouver
Concert Band: Friday, June 13, 7:30pm @ VSAA Durst Theater, Vancouver
Concert Choir: Saturday, June 14, 7:30pm @ First United Methodist Church, Vancouver
Orchestra: Sunday, June 15, 7:30pm @ Skyview High School, Vancouver
Athletics
Spring Intramurals Schedule
Clark College intramurals was created to engage the college community in a diverse range of recreational opportunities from traditional sports to outdoor games and activities. Spring 2025 Intramurals will run from Week 2 of the quarter to Week 10. Events will be held Monday and Friday in OSC 128.
Check out the Spring Intramurals Schedule to get involved! Questions? Email Brad Hawkins at bhawkins@clark.edu.
2025 Baseball Schedule – Games are scheduled for Kindsfather field on the campus of Clark College
Apr 5 (Sat) 1:00PM / 4:00PM Home Tacoma
Apr 12 (Sat) 1:00PM / 4:00PM Home Grays Harbor
Apr 18 (Fri) 1:00PM / 4:00PM Home Lower Columbia
Apr 26 (Sat) 1:00PM / 4:00PM Home Centralia
May 3 (Sat) 1:00PM / 4:00PM Home Pierce
May 10 (Sat) 1:00PM / 4:00PM Home Olympic
2025 Softball Schedule – Games are scheduled for Raines Field (formerly softball complex) on the campus of Clark College:
Mar 29 (Sat) 12:00PM / 2:00PM Home Grays Harbor
Apr 5 (Sat) 12:00PM / 2:00PM Home Mt. Hood
Apr 19 (Sat) 12:00PM / 2:00PM Home Chemeketa
Apr 25 (Fri) 3:00PM / 5:00PM Home Lower Columbia
May 2 (Fri) 3:00PM / 5:00PM Home Centralia
May 6 (Tue) 3:00PM / 5:00PM Home Southwestern Oregon
Reminders
Student Pathways to a Global, Inclusive World
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to provide a new online Canvas course all degree-seeking students will be enrolled in entitled, "Student Pathways to a Global, Inclusive World" starting Spring Term 2025. The course is self-paced and will take approximately 2 hours to complete. It consists of 8 modules covering topics and information relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism and was developed to meet a Washington State law that requires community and technical colleges to provide a program on diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism to all degree-seeking students beginning in the 2024-25 academic year.
Students will be required to complete this training by the end of Spring Term, June 20, 2025. There will be no tuition or fees associated with this course.
You are allowed to opt-out of taking the Canvas course if you self-attest to taking a diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism training at an institution of higher education within the previous five years. Instructions on how to opt-out will be included at the beginning of the Canvas course.
If you have questions about the program, please contact odeistudentlearning@clark.edu.Level Up Your Academic Game at Clark College!
With May registration just around the corner, now's the perfect time to plan your summer and fall classes. Our academic advisors are here to help you fine-tune your course schedule, provide personalized guidance, and ensure you're on track to meet your goals. Don't wait—schedule your Advising appointment today and get ahead of the game for summer and fall registration!
New Penguin Pantry Hours
The Penguin Pantry, located in PUB 162, is now open for in-person shopping every
Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Clark students currently enrolled can stop by during open hours to pick up fresh produce, meat, bread, pantry staples, and more. Please bring your own bags. Questions? Email Penguin Pantry.
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.
Discounted Student Fitness Center Membership: $10 Per Term
Where else can you work out for $10 per term? Join the Clark College Fitness Center. Students can go directly to the Cashier's Office in Gaiser Hall 128 to pay.
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.
Other Important Information
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.
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 or labman@clark.edu.
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.
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!