Partners is Clark College Foundation’s biannual magazine that’s a celebration of Clark College, its events and programs, history, future, alumni, and the greater Vancouver community at large. Published in the spring and fall terms, Partners features in-depth articles on a variety of topics.
You can browse recent articles from Partners below or scroll to the bottom of the page for links to downloadable PDFs of full issues.
Recent Articles in Partners
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Women deliver on promises
Legacy fund honors outgoing president Robert and Paula Knight Legacy Fund created by Clark College Foundation Pennies from heaven Shirley Ann Sackman, accomplished musician and Clark professor, leaves a legacy to Clark College. Gifts from the heart More women today are driving their family’s giving by establishing charitable gifts in support… Read More
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Warm bread left on doorsteps: a primer to giving back
Vita Blanco is the first in her family of 27 to get a high school diploma and college degree. Passionate donors assist in her journey. By Rhonda Morin Nearly 57% of all men and women in the United States who entered college in 2011 received a college degree by 2017, according to the National Student… Read More
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Gifts from the heart
More women today are driving their family’s giving by establishing charitable gifts in support of their loved ones, while beginning a legacy at Clark College By Lily Raff McCaulou Making charitable gifts can save taxes and establish a family legacy in areas people are passionate about such as education. Still more, such gifts can provide… Read More
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There is more than one way to give to Clark
Two women, from different experiences, discover the rewards of volunteering for Clark’s alumni board and the Entrepreneur Club Pitch Fest By Claire Sykes “It’s a way for me to give back to the community.” That’s what Brittini Lasseigne ’05 says about volunteering on Clark College’s Alumni Board. While her gratitude and generosity connect her to… Read More
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Pennies from heaven
Shirley Ann Sackman, accomplished musician, saver of pennies and beloved Clark professor, leaves a legacy to Clark College following her death in March. By Shelby Sebens Shirley Ann Sackman never took no for an answer. She never made excuses or let challenges deter her from her life’s ambitions. Despite being born without the use… Read More
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Clark Partners Winter 2018
Clark to receive largest single scholarship gift Alumnus Robert Wallace leaves $4 million to Clark for flexible scholarships. Preparing for the advanced technology era Advanced techniques in manufacturing can triple a business’s yearly output. From fry cook to franchise king Decades of hard work in the fast food industry has paid off for Tom Cook…. Read More
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From fryer to franchise king
Pacific Bells’ Tom Cook, who began his career frying taco shells and today runs a highly successful franchise, refines the recipe for business success by Joel B. Munson Photo above: Jen and Tom Cook with their twin boys Danny and Mikey. To say that Tom and Jen Cook of Ridgefield, Wash., have left their mark on Clark… Read More
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Flexible and agile to the finish line
A new kind of scholarship, called flexible scholarships, helps with tailored services so students achieve their aspirations by Rhonda Morin Photo above: Michele Goodwin (left) and Greg Goodwin (right) get to know scholarship students Ariana Peters and Emanuiel Cota during a scholarship-partner meeting in July 2018. The Gregory and Michele Goodwin scholarship could not have come at… Read More
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Advanced techniques can triple a business’s yearly output
Advanced manufacturing doesn’t have to involve one-of-a-kind products. It can also mean improving the consistency of a brand or the efficiency of a factory. By Lily Raff McCaulou Next year, Clark College will break ground on its ambitious new campus — Clark College at Boschma Farms. The 70-acre property near Ridgefield will house what… Read More
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Clark receives largest single scholarship gift
Alumnus Robert Wallace leaves $4 million to Clark Photo above: Bob Blanchard holds a photo of his father Robert B. Wallace. Wallace ’37 left a $4 million scholarship gift to Clark from his estate. By Rhonda Morin When Bob Blanchard talks about his father, Robert Wallace ’37, he remembers how conscientious the Depression-era youngster… Read More