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Preserve the Past Honor the Present Embrace the FutureSpecial EditionOctober 13, 2008
Clark College launches yearlong Diamond JubileeOctober 1, 2008, was a day to rememberThe morning continued at the Hidden Houseat Clark College. It was the college’sin downtown Vancouver – the original75th anniversary. It marked the launch ofhome of Clark College from 1933-1937.outstanding events covering 75 hours – andCollege officials welcomed William Farr, athe kickoff of a yearlong Diamond JubileeClark College alumnus from those very earlycelebration.years, for a chance to visit with PresidentThe day – and celebration – began at 9:00a.m. as employees and students gatheredat the Clark College Chime Tower, inclassrooms and offices by singing “HappyBirthday.” Members of the Penguin Nationlistened as the Chime Tower played theBob Knight. Farr shared stories of his timeat Clark, which included taking classes withsuch legendary college names as HomerFoster and Dean Lewis Cannell. Farr’s son,Kim, who has taught as an adjunct instructorat the college, also attended.familiar tune, then raised their own voices toLater that afternoon, students, faculty, staffwish the college a happy 75th birthday.and visitors were invited to celebrate thehistoric day with birthday cake and tours ofthe college’s main campus.Clark College’s Chime Tower was one of themain gathering points for members of thePenguin Nation to wish the college “HappyBirthday” on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008.Inset: Middle Developmental Educationinstructors Gary Phillips (left) and LuanneLundberg (right) were among those who markedthe college’s 75th anniversary by sportingcommemorative t-shirts and celebrating in theiroffices and classrooms on October 1, 2008.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 20082
Clark College launches yearlong Diamond JubileeTop Left: Also celebrating his 75th birthday that day was faculty emeritus Larry Easter (left), show here cutting cake withErleen Whitney, retired biology instructor, who had celebrated her birthday a few days previous, and President Knight.Top Right: Members of the college’s dental hygiene program provided some bright color to an otherwise foggy morningas individuals from across the college sang “Happy Birthday.”Bottom Left: William Farr (left) visits with Clark College President Bob Knight at the college’s first location –Vancouver’s Hidden House.Bottom Right: (from left) Theresa Heaton, of Administrative Services, and current Board of Trustees Chair SherryParker raise their voices.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 20083
Dedication honors familiar Clark College nameClark College President Bob Knight (left) and Ellis Dunn officially nameand open the Ellis F. Dunn Community Room on Oct. 1, 2008,as part of the college’s 75th anniversary celebration.For anyone who has spent some time at Clark College, Ellis Dunn is already a familiar name. With the dedicationof the Ellis F. Dunn Community Room in the newly remodeled Gaiser Hall, the name will now hold another specialmeaning for the Clark community.The dedication ceremony was held on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Current and former Clark College faculty, staff members andstudents jammed the second floor of Gaiser Hall to attend. Faculty emeritus Larry Easter also returned to Clark thatday, to introduce and honor Dunn and his contributions to the college.Dunn was hired by Clark College President Dwight Baird in June 1959. He worked with Alfred Apsler, chair of SocialSciences, and Lewis Cannell, dean of the Liberal Arts division. Dunn was a sociology instructor (1959-1970), deanof instruction and dean of faculty (1970-1981), interim president (1981-1982) and vice president of instruction andstudent services (1982-1989). After 30 years of service, he retired from the college in January 1989.“The splendor of this room and the entire campus give no clue to the college’s humble beginnings,” remarked Dunnduring the ceremony. “I am grateful for the honor that the college has bestowed on me. It is the community room, andthe community will develop dreams here for the future to continue the commitment to academic excellence.”Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 20084
Dedication honors familiar Clark College nameArt Professor Carson Legree (left) andTeaching and Learning Center CoordinatorGail Liberman (center) greet Ellis Dunn.Bob Moser (left), past director of public relations,alumni affairs, student programs and collegeadvancement at Clark College, greets Dave Duback,former director of Business Services at Clark.In the background: Robbie Schmalenberger, retiredGerman instructor.The gathered crowd watches as the Ellis F.Dunn Community Room is dedicated in thenewly remodeled Gaiser Hall.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 20085
Gala event concludes with Chime Tower lightingThe evening of Oct. 1 continued theday’s celebration of Clark College’s75th anniversary with a gala event.The Clark College Chorale, whichincludes members of the collegeand greater Vancouver community,performed music from the 1930sthrough 1950s. The highlight oftheir performance was “In the ClarkJunior College” – the college’s firstsong, written by Larry Rakestraw,the first student to register at ClarkCollege and the student whosewooden penguin became Clark’sbeloved mascot.Greetings and well-wishes fromseveral friends and supporters ofthe college were shared, includingvideo greetings from WashingtonGovernor Chris Gregoire,Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard,Congressman Brian Baird, SenatorMaria Cantwell and SenatorPatty Murray.Following the reception andprogram, the audience was escortedto the Andersen Fountain areaas the One of a Kind Drumlineperformed. To the cheers of thosegathered, Clark College PresidentBob Knight and Clark CollegeAlumni Association PresidentGeorge Welsh threw the switch,lighting the Chime Tower for thenight and for generations to come.The lighting was a gift from Welsh,Carol Curtis and the Clark CollegeAlumni Association, which builtthe Chime Tower in 1964.Top: Alumni Associationboard members George Welsh(left) and Tony Bacon savorthe special evening.Bottom Left: Clark College’sCulinary Arts programprovided refreshmentsand service for the eveningreception – including agathering of chocolatepenguins.Bottom Right: Remindersof the anniversary were allaround, appearing even inice form.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 20086
Gala event concludes with Chime Tower lightingIn the Clark Junior CollegeLyrics by Larry Rakestraw, Class of ‘35Sung to the tune of “Big Rock Candy Mountain”In the Clark Junior CollegeThere’s a school that’s fair and bright,Where the students all get passing gradesAnd they stay out half the night;Where the class rooms all are empty,And the profs smile every dayOn the students sweet and their grades so neat,And the sleeping guys, with their looks so wise,In the Clark Junior College.In the Clark Junior CollegeWe never have to cram;Each student leaps about the lawn,And gambols like a lamb;Where Hardy is the presidentAnd a dog-gone good one too,And we laugh and sing and don’t do a thingAnd we love our school and obey each ruleIn the Clark Junior College.In the Clark Junior College,There are many empty heads;And the students sit upon the porchand kiss the sweet co-eds;Where the walnut trees are full of nutsAnd the class rooms all are too.Oh, I long to go where the grades aren’t lowWhere the grades are A and not belowIn the Clark Junior College.The Clark College Chorale performed music selections from the 1930sthrough 1950s – including the college’s first song, “In the Clark JuniorCollege,” written by Larry Rakestraw.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 20087
Gala event concludes with Chime Tower lightingTop: Oswald leads attendees from theGaiser Student Center to the AndersenFountain area for the ChimeTower lighting.Middle: The One of a Kind Drumlinedrew everyone outside with theirpowerful rhythmn.Lighting for the Chime Tower was a gift from Carol Curtis (left)and George Welsh (right), and the Clark College Alumni Association.Bottom: The crowd cheers as the top ofthe Chime Tower is illuminated for thefirst time.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 20088
Clark students “rock the vote”Clark College students registered to exercise their political voice during the“Rock the Vote” rally held Thursday, Oct. 2 in the Gaiser Student Center.Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed spoke to students of theimportance of voter participation in our state, encouraging them to registerand be part of democracy. Clark County Democratic Party Chair DenaHorton and Clark County Republican Party Chair Ryan Hart spoke aboutbeing involved in the political process at the local level.The event, which was officially sanctioned by the national “Rock theVote” organization, was part of the college’s 75th anniversary celebration.“This was the most student directed of the 75th anniversary events,” saidTracy Reilly Kelly, Continuing Ed/Mature Learning program managerand member of the 75th anniversary planning committee. “We’ve had aamazing turnout -- it has been an exciting and energizing event. In additionto voter registration, we received the names of more than 50 studentswho are interested in becoming members of a Democratic or Republicanstudent club. These were exactly the outcomes that we werehoping for.”Top: Students were ready to “Rock the Vote”during the rally, held Oct. 2 in GaiserStudent Center.Bottom: (from left) Washington’s Secretaryof State Sam Reed, Clark College FoundationPresident/CEO Lisa Gibert, Mature LearningProgram Director Tracy Reilly Kelly, ClarkCollege President Bob Knight, Clark CountyAuditor Greg Kimsey and Vancouver CityCouncilman (and Clark alumnus) Tim Leavitt.In addition to registering to vote through either the Republicanor Democratic party campaigns at the event, the Clark CountyElections Office had officials on hand to assist students inregistering to vote. “We’ve had a really great response,” said ErinThompson, voter outreach coordinator with the elections office.“The college has set up laptops for students to use to register tovote. Online voter registration is new this year, and Washingtonis one of only two states to do it.”As the 2008 presidential election draws nearer, the message ofthe rally was clear: regardless of your party affiliation, the mostimportant part of democracy is being part of the process. “Whatbetter way to celebrate our 75th anniversary than to encourageour students to be part of the political process,” concluded ClarkCollege President Bob Knight.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 20089
Clark students “rock the vote”Top Row: Oswald proudly supports involvement in thepolitical process with an appearance at the “Rock theVote” rally. Both the Obama-Biden and McCain-Palincampaigns had representatives on hand at the “Rock theVote” rally.Left: Students and community members alike were able toregister to vote online through the Clark County ElectionsOffice. The state of Washington is one of only two statesin the nation that now have online voter registration.The “Rock the Vote” rally included a performance by themusical group “The Bantuz” from Zimbabwe and lunchcompliments of Burgerville.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 200810
Accreditation reception honorswork of college communityThe accreditation appreciation receptionheld Thursday, Oct. 2 honored the work ofthe entire college community in completing thecollege’s 10-year accreditation self-study report.During the reception, Clark College FoundationPresident and CEO Lisa Gibert noted that the selfstudy process is, “a journey of strengths, challengesand recommendations as the college looks forwardto the next 75 years.”Executive Director of Corporate & Continuing Education Todd Oldham, InterimDirector of Computing Services Dave Daugherty, Interim Associate Directorof Computing Services Mike Silva, and Running Start Manager and InterimDirector of Advising Linda Calvert.More than 100 faculty and staff membersparticipated in one of nine standard committeesthat examined the areas of institutional missionand goals, planning and effectiveness; educationalprogram and its effectiveness; students; faculty;library and information resources; governance andadministration; finance; physical resources; andinstitutional integrity. “Clark College continues tomake positive things happen for our constituents,”said Vice President of Instruction Dr. RassoulDastmozd. “Self-studies such as this one make theinstitution a better place for us all.”In addition to the steering committee andstandards committee members, countless numbersof college staff, faculty and administratorscontributed to the development of the self-studyreport by completing surveys, providing data andbackground information, and attending collegewide sessions in support of the accreditationprocess. “Thank you to each and every one of you,”said Clark College President Bob Knight. “Whatwas really important is that this was an effortinvolving everyone at the college.”The accreditation appreciation reception celebrated the work of the entire collegecommunity in completing Clark’s 10-year accreditation report. (from left) TedBroussard, dean of student success & retention; Monica Knowles, bookstoremanager; May Jolly, bookstore buyer; and Phil Sheehan, interim vice presidentof administrative services.Six individuals who provided significant supportfor the accreditation process over the pasttwo years were specifically recognized: CandyBennett (retired), executive dean of Planningand Advancement; Dr. Tim Cook, counselorand division chair, and Dr. Charlene Montierth,professor, who served as accreditation co-chairs;Dr. Sylvia Thornburg, dean of instructionalplanning and operations; Dr. Rita Carey, professor;and Cindy Heck, administrative assistant.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 200811
Accreditation reception honorswork of college communityer workBennett for hydnaCskneft) thaob Knight (l ation report and visit.BtenidesrPiteClark Colleg e college’s 10-year accredthin support ofAlso receiving thanks from President Knight was Dr. Rita Carey,who served as editor of the self-study report.Cindy Heck, who provided administrative support to theaccreditation process throughout the past two years, receivedthanks from President Knight.Dr. SylviaTof the self-s hornburg, who assistetudy reportd with the coaCandy Bennett’s retire nd accreditation visit mpletionment, was afolso recogniz llowinged.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 200812
Accreditation reception honorswork of college communityDr. Tim Cook (left) and Dr. Charlene Montierth, who co-chaired the accreditationself-study process, were also recognized for their service to the college.75Ytharyanniversg then honoriniotpecerd to ats.lly invitearticipaniaPdrnociotearitou aAccredk CollegerlaC8020 eldill be hvent wEnioatCelebr008ber 2, 2iamond, OctoThe Dyadsru.hon T:30 p.mp.m. – 3unge0:02mion Lofrouin UngnePeCollegClarkin theMembers of the7accreditation re 5th anniversary planning comception. (fromvisitleft) Nancy Joh mittee stopped for a photo duupcomingBarbara Miller aethrrinnfoson, Kathy Chend Michelle Golpreparatfield, Patti S g thederties.ts, as we.sienermivhneserrano,rdUd light reflleges anoansion on Cr awardst Commiseswthroby the NJoin us foClark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 200813
Town Plaza hosts open house as part of75th anniversary celebrationesuoHOpenown Plege at TloCkraCllaza Cen.m. – 12:008 10:00 a3, 200Octoberterp.m.tsepartmenSkills Dn & Basiciotacudce EWorkforly, or honorabrital statusvicesn status, maSupport Serabled veterae’s Disabilityn, creed, disllegCosiorkresClaexpertacts Act.ntity, gendshould conrl D. Perkin, gender ides event, youfrom the Caorientationpate in thiwith fundsfully particiigion, sexualdevelopedin order tolity, age, relation werea disability, sex, disabiblictoepuginsduorithialdationcontents ofcolor, nationaccommois of race,possible. TheIf you needte on the basactivities., as soon asdiscriminagrams andBuilding 014e does nottus in its proguin UnionClark Collegmilitary staor visit PenY),andn(TTera35-28d vetdischargeor (360) 9920) 992-2314Office at (36esuoHOpenentern Plaza Cge at TowelloCkClarC(from left) Clark College President Bob Knight, TrusteeJack Burkman, Workforce Programp.m.m. – 12:00 Professor Anita Lundy, Director of Basica0:0Manager Kris Barnum,AdultBasicEducation01 08ober 3, 20OctMarkEducationMcLean, AdultBasic EducationProfessor Carol Beima.entss DepartmlBasic Skilcation &udEecrWorkfoark College at Town Plaza hosted an open house on Friday, Oct.3 as part of the 75 hours of activities highlighting the college’sanniversary.Language, GED instruction and volunteer literacy programs. A newresource available at Town Plaza, the Pathways Learning Center,was also highlighted. The Pathways Learning Center serves as a hubfor new and current students to explore career pathways, gatherinformation about Clark programs, receive educational planningsupport and use computer-based skill building programs.honorablyl status, ortus, maritavicesveteran staSupport SerDisabilityed, disablede’scren,llegCosioer exprestact Clarks Act.ntity, gendshould conrl D. Perkin, gender ideevent, youCasionthithetatinmeenfrooriticipatwith fundsigion, sexualto fully pardevelopedlity, age, rellity in orderation were, sex, disabito a disabithis publicional origindation duecontents ofaccommoe, color, natpossible. Thebasis of racIf you needas.ntheiessooonivitaste,and actdiscriminaBuilding 014its programse does notguin Unionry status inClark Collegor visit Penand milita-2835 (TT Y),d veterandischargeor (360) 992992-23140)(36atOfficeAttendees were welcomed by President Bob Knight, who notedthat Clark College at Town Plaza, along with other agency partners,supports individuals at critical times of career, employment orpersonal transition. This message was highlighted by two students,Deanna Sanchez and Faiza Mohomed, who spoke about their ownpersonal educational pathways from GED and ESL completion totaking classes at Clark College and Portland State University.A range of resources, services and instruction are provided by ClarkCollege at the Town Plaza location and throughout Clark, Skamaniaand western Klickitat counties, through the Workforce and BasicSkills departments. They include the college’s customized job skillstraining programs, Adult Basic Education, English as a SecondSeveral agency, business and education partners were recognizedand thanked for their efforts to coordinate and expand the deliveryof services and instruction to students. Administrators and stafffrom WorkSource Vancouver Town Plaza, the Department of Socialand Human Service Columbia River Community Service Office,Job Corps, Clark County Department of Community Services,Vancouver School District and First Aid Only were among thoserecognized. In addition, donors who contribute to GED scholarshipfunds, including Pat Fencl and Joanne Kendall, were also recognizedand thanked for their support.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Special EditionOctober 13, 200814
Town Plaza hosts open house as part of75th anniversary celebrationTop: Faiza Mohomend (right) spokeabout her personal educational pathwaythat included beginnings in Clark’s ESLprogram. Both she and Amy Tam (left) arecurrently employed as staff in the PathwaysLearning Center, providing assistance tocurrent student in Clark College’s programsat Town Plaza.Middle: Vice President of Instruction Dr.Rassoul Dastmozd (left) greets partnersfrom the Vancouver School District (fromleft) Karla Schlosser, Karen Wilson andStephanie Ongtooguk.Bottom: Members of the Dental FrontOffice program offered by the college’sdepartment of Corporate and ContinuingEducation stop for a photo during the TownPlaza open house held Friday, Oct. 3.Clark 24/7: 75th Anniversary Spec
Clark College launches yearlong Diamond Jubilee October 1, 2008, was a day to remember at Clark College. It was the college’s 75th anniversary. It marked the launch of outstanding events covering 75 hours – and the kickoff of a yearlong Diamond Jubilee celebration.
