Clark College Penguin Digest
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Join a Student Club
Check out these current student-run clubs and contact them to find out how you can connect, build leadership skills and have fun! Questions? Email Student Life at studentlife@clark.edu.
- Alliance of Counseling Education Students (ACES) Club
- ADHD Club
- Arts and Crafts Club
- Bread Club
- Business and Entrepreneurship Club
- Cru Club
- Dungeon and Dragons Club
- Health Information Management (HIM) Club
- Interact Club
- International Club
- Korean Culture Club
- Period @ Clark Club
- Student Nursing Association Clark College (SNACC) Club
- Ukrainian Club
Switch It Up | Gaming + Trivia Event, May 16th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in PUB 258A
Join the ADHD club for a gaming + trivia party! We’ll have a Wii and a Switch set up, but we strongly encourage you to bring your own Nintendo Switch (with games!) so more people can play at once. Gift cards and prizes for the winner of the trivia event!
Walk for Mental Health Awareness, May 17th, 11:00 a.m. at Marine Park
Join the A.C.E.S. club in supporting the National Alliance on Mental health fundraiser by walking with our team!
No Appointment Need, Drop-in Advising Week Is Here! May 19th – May 23rd
Summer and fall terms are just around the corner, and we're here to help you prepare for success! Join us for our "No Appointment Needed, Drop-in Advising" week, where all our advisors will be available to assist you with summer and fall registration. From May 19th to May 22nd, you can meet with our advisors in-person at Gaiser Hall 108 or virtually between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM each day. On May 23rd, virtual advising will be available from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Early registration helps you plan your schedule effectively and increases your chances of getting the courses you need. We're excited to help you start the summer and fall terms with confidence and success!
Guest Lecture Heather McGhee, May 20th, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center
Author of "The Sum of Us" visits the College. The book "The Sum of Us" is available for purchase in the Bookstore.
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.
Student Life
Club Activities and Events
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.
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.
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.
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!