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Penguin Chats Podcast
Award-winning podcast series featuring fascinating stories about the people who make up our Clark College community.
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Clark Partners Magazine
Featuring stories of our alumni, talented faculty, the philanthropic partners who support us and the vibrant community that ties us together.
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News Releases
April 20, 2022
US Bank Foundation supports Clark students
US Bank Foundation for encouraging Clark College students to save money and become financially savvy with a grant supporting Clark’s comprehensive financial wellness program.
March 31, 2022
Calen Ouellette is new CEO
Calen D. B. Ouellette, MBA, was named chief executive officer and chief advancement officer for Clark College Foundation on Thursday, March 31, 2022, by its board of directors.
March 29, 2022
“To endow or not to endow?”
Clark College Foundation CEO Lisa Gibert penned a paper for the spring 2022 edition of the Journal of Education Advancement and Marketing.
March 8, 2022
Iris Awards winner for 2022
CEO Lisa Gibert is one of five recipients of the prestigious community accolade.
March 1, 2022
Bank of America Foundation helps Clark students save
Bank of America Foundation provided a lead grant in a pilot program to encourage Clark College students to save money and become financially savvy.
February 14, 2022
Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Clark County Fund continues to support Clark
Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Clark County Fund is supporting Clark College’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program with a new grant. This new multi-year grant helps Clark increase diversity in STEM.
February 7, 2022
Keith Koplan is a Real Hero
Keith Koplan, investment chair of Clark College Foundation’s Board of Directors and Clark College alumnus, is a 2021 Real Hero for his exemplary volunteer work within education in Southwest Washington.
January 25, 2022
Clark alumna secures scholarships for African students
Six international students get tuition, housing funding to help during pandemic thanks to Aemri Marks ’17. Clark College Foundation awards financial assistance to Clark students.
December 14, 2021
Rose and Jacobsen join foundation board
Two local businessmen join the foundation’s board of directors.
November 23, 2021
Merit award won from PRSA Oregon
Clark College Foundation received a merit award from PRSA Oregon for a one-day fundraising and outreach effort called PenguinsGive, a 24-hour day of giving.
October 11, 2021
Clark College Foundation has history of investing responsibly
Clark College Foundation maintains rigorous review protocols and procedures when it comes to gift acquisition and investment strategies.
September 9, 2021
CEO to step aside next year
Having served 16 years as chief executive officer, Lisa Gibert is stepping aside from her leadership role Clark College Foundation next June.
July 8, 2021
Local pediatrician Devon Ebbing is new board member
Devon Ebbing, M.D., a pediatrician with The Vancouver Clinic, and a supervising physician for the Washington State School for the Deaf, joined Clark College Foundation Board of Directors.
May 10, 2021
Foundation receives national award for podcast
The foundation received a distinguished 2021 Bronze Anvil Commendation from the Public Relations Society of America for its podcast, “Beyond the Tragedy.”
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April 12, 2021
Dobbs is Rising Star
Corey Dobbs ’17, a development specialist in annual giving and alumni relations, is a Rising Star in the alumni relations field for 2021. >>>Read the news
March 11, 2021
Penguins Give
A 24-hour fundraising event to benefit Clark students. Support the departments and programs most important to you during Penguins Give. Dollar-for-dollar matches and challenges available. >>>Read the news
February 19, 2021
“Time will tell” wins Opportunity and Inclusion Endorsement
CASE District 8 endorsed “Time will tell” for the diverse topic and writers for the George Oberg Jr. story about how he shaped the Pacific Northwest LGBTQIA+ movement. >>>Read the news
February 2, 2021
“Time will tell” wins CASE award
George Oberg Jr.’s inspiring story about how he shaped the Pacific Northwest LGBTQIA+ movement won a bronze award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education District 8. >>>Read the news
January 7, 2021
Sharif Burdzik joins Clark College Foundation board
December 16, 2020
Eric Merrill, board chair, is a real hero
December 9, 2020
Ruling clarifies Clark College Foundation’s nonprofit status
December 4, 2020
CCF takes home two merit awards for public relations work from PRSA Oregon
October/November 2020
Investing in the long term: The highs and lows of endowments
October 22, 2020
Momentous milestones reached at Savoring Excellence
October 20, 2020
Highest honor bestowed on Cowlitz Indian Tribe
July 28, 2020
Corporations, foundations answer call to help students
July 7, 2020
Clark College Foundation earns two national awards from CASE
July 2, 2020
June 25, 2020
$1 million in scholarships to Clark students
June 5, 2020
PRSA Bronze Anvil Commendation
May 20, 2020
April 23, 2020
2019-2020 Outstanding and Rising Star Alumni recipients are announced
March 10, 2020
December 18, 2019
November 18, 2019
Bank of America Charitable Foundation gives to student-veterans
November 8, 2019
Penguin Chats podcast wins Spotlight Award
November 8, 2019
August 22, 2019
August 13, 2019
Clark College Foundation’s newest board of director
July 11, 2019
Foundation CEO appointed to national fundraising board
July 8, 2019
Foundation wins Exceptional Fundraising Award
June 17, 2019
“It begins with a child” panel discussion
May 7, 2019
Retired jet propulsion scientist joins board
April 10, 2019
Cowlitz Tribe helps Clark students overcome food insecurity
February 21, 2019
Sam Elliott, a Clark College graduate, headed to the Oscars
January 28, 2019
Video Release: Gibert, Merrill on Knight’s retirement
January 18, 2019 –
Clark College Foundation responds to Knight’s retirement announcement
January 10, 2019 –
December 19, 2018 –
November 12, 2018
Clark College Foundation to reveal largest scholarship gift, fundraising campaign
August 2, 2018
Outstanding Alumni awardees for 2018 unveiled
April 26, 2018
Gibert accepts top fundraising award
March 12. 2018
Clark College Alumni Board welcomes new members
February 23, 2018
Gibert one of top fundraising leaders in U.S
January 23, 2018
October 26, 2015 Outstanding alumni, rising star awardees announced
October 19,2015 Foundation wins two national fundraising awards
July 13, 2015 Eric Merrill joins foundation board
July 9, 2015
Community Foundation grant sets financial clarity for students
Bank of America funds pre-apprenticeship edge program
June 24, 2015
Clark College Outstanding Alumni Award Nominations Open (pdf)
May 26, 2015
Shin-Etsu Chemical, SEH America get special corporate accolade
Wallace, Takach receive Presidential Award at Savoring Excellence
March 20, 2015
December 2, 2016 Grant addresses veterans’ needs for college success, retention
July 15, 2016 Gibert named to national philanthropy group
July 11, 2016 Bank of America funds financial coach
May 18, 2016 $4 Million McClaskey Gift to Transform Culinary Experience at Clark
Presidential Award Presented to Leaders of Culinary Industry and Veterans Services
February 22, 2016 American Legion provides $10,000 for vets
January 26, 2016 Archer @ Archer exhibit and alumni reception February 9 (pdf)
January 7, 2016 Munson new senior VP of development
December 26, 2017 – Clark College Foundation wins top regional CASE awards
September 27, 2017 – Parish named to board of directors
August 21, 2017 2017 Presidential Awardees Announced
July 13, 2017 Outstanding Alumni and Rising Star award-winners announced
May 3, 2017 Four new board members welcomed
April 12, 2017 Auditions for Savoring Excellence Gala April 25 & 26
March 15, 2017 Foundation hires estate planning expert, attorney
February 16, 2017 $1 Million Scholarship Movement
January 5, 2017 Gibert Receives Distinguished Service Award
December 4, 2012
Clark College Foundation, Columbia Credit Union Announce Gift(pdf)
July 16, 2012
Clark College Foundation Wins National Fundraising Award(pdf)
June 21, 2012
$1.5 million Firstenburg Foundation Gift to Expand Dental Hygiene Program(pdf)
June 12, 2012
Clark County community members join foundation board(pdf)
May 25, 2012
Clark College alumni honored(pdf)
May 17, 2012
December 20, 2013
Vivian Cheadle-Manning a Rising Star (pdf)
September 30, 2013
Sam Elliott Lends his voice to Clark College Foundation (pdf)
Actor and Clark alumnus Sam Elliott has provided a voice tag for Clark College Foundation’s upcoming local television commercials.
September 24, 2013
Dental Hygiene program receives M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funding (pdf)
August 30, 2013
Newest Board Members Join the Foundation (pdf)
August 13, 2013
Clark College, Bank of America Partner to Bolster On-The-Job Training (pdf)
June 12, 2013
Ara Serjoie announces departure(pdf)
June 3, 2013
Clark College Foundation’s New Website (pdf)
May 21, 2013
Clark College Alumnus to be Honored(pdf)
May 15, 2013
Clark College Announces $20 Million Campaign (pdf)
January 15, 2013
December 23, 2014
Grant bolsters scholarships for vets, health care students (pdf)
December 22, 2014
Gold awarded for Best Practices in Fundraising Campaigns (pdf)
October 29, 2014
Clark partners with Bank of America to break down barriers to access (pdf)
August 22, 2014
Foundation partnership chosen for Excellence in Collaboration Award (pdf)
July 7, 2014
$25,000 grant to break cycles of poverty (pdf)
May 30, 2014
Clark College receives $730K land gift (pdf)
May 28, 2014
Clark College Alumna to be honored (pdf)
May 23, 2014
Clark receives Meyer Memorial Trust Matching Grant (pdf)
May 22, 2014
Clark receives $3.1M land gift (pdf)
May 19, 2014
Alumni-student dinner tickets now available (pdf)
April 3, 2014
New Alumni Association Board of Directors are announced (pdf)
February 20, 2014
Call for Nominations for Outstanding Alumni Award (pdf)
February 5, 2014
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