Fall

Each November, Clark College Foundation’s Annual Event unites more than 400 scholarship recipients, donors, community leaders, and Clark College faculty and staff for an inspiring showcase of student success made possible through philanthropic partnership. By sponsoring the upcoming celebration, your organization will stand alongside a mission-driven community, gain visibility with an engaged audience of business and civic leaders, and directly empower the next generation of Clark College students to achieve their dreams.

Spring

Every spring, we roll out the blue-and-silver carpet for the Penguin Nation Awards—an inspiring celebration that honors extraordinary achievement across the Clark College ecosystem and beyond. From standout alumni and game-changing students to dedicated staff, visionary faculty, and community champions, each award underscores the power of education to transform lives.

Quarterly

Our quarterly Penguin Huddles bring Clark College alumni together with business and civic leaders from across the region for high-energy networking, professional development, and community-building. Although designed with our alumni network in mind, each event is intentionally open to the broader community, creating a dynamic forum where sponsors can connect with emerging talent, established professionals, and mission-aligned partners in one room.

Biannually

Hosted both on campus and at partner venues throughout Southwest Washington, these interactive sessions create welcoming spaces where industry leaders can meet face-to-face with Clark students and alumni. Each gathering is built around candid conversation: professionals share career journeys, offer practical advice, and open doors to internships, jobs, and lifelong networks.

Throughout the Year

Beyond our flagship events, Clark College Foundation makes its mark through Penguin Footprints—a series of one-off appearances at events across campus and the broader community. Whether we’re hosting, supporting, or simply showing up with a booth or table, these moments celebrate milestones, foster connection, and keep the Penguin spirit alive. Penguin Footprints offers sponsors a unique opportunity to align with the Clark community and gain visibility among students, alumni, and local audiences—one meaningful step at a time. (Interested in learning about Penguin Footprints? Reach out to the external relations team!)