On April 7, the city of Ferguson, Missouri held its elections for City Council. Doyle McClellan, a Lewis and Clark Assistant Professor of Computer Network Security and Administration, was in the running for City Ward #1.
Truck Driving and Logistics offered at L&C
Lewis and Clark Community College hopes to gain momentum for two recent additions, the Logistics Management Certificate and Truck Driver Training program.
2015 annual Faculty Art Exhibit
Recently, Hatheway Cultural Center Art Gallery drew in large crowds during the annual Faculty Art Exhibit. The exhibit ran from Feb. 6 to 27. The pieces on display were made by faculty from Lewis and Clark’s Art Department.
Garden of Eatin’
Lewis and Clark Community College is hoping to educate students with their ‘Garden of Eatin’ show on campus this summer, that will feature an abundance of edible plants.
World Kidney Day
One in three American adults are currently at risk for kidney disease, according to kidney.org. Thursday, Mar. 12 will be recognized as World Kidney Day.
Education vs. Economy
It is reported by the Better Business Bureau that the national unemployment is at 5.8 percent, and is slowly rising. Some experts say this is because of the educational gap within the country due to high education tuition
Community College for Free?
On Jan. 8, President Barack Obama, while aboard Air Force One, announced through a video that he wishes to invest further into young Americans educational paths by making community college free.
Prepared for Another Terrorist Attack?
On Jan. 7, the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, was targeted by two Islamic extremists. Given the ideology of many terrorists and their recent attacks, Americans have questioned whether they are prepared for a future threat.
Study Abroad Exchange Program
Students at Lewis and Clark Community College now have the opportunity to study abroad thanks to L&C being a member of the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP).
Tuition Increase for 2015-2016
The 2015 fall semester will see a tuition and athletic fee increase of $7, which brings the total charge, per credit hour, to $128.