Centralia College News Stories

Browse past news stories for Centralia College in Centralia, WA.

• Lockett Up in Centralia - Centralia Chronicle
  posted on December 27, 2012 at 04:22:28 am
  Lockett Up in CentraliaCentralia ChronicleThen the father of future Centralia College teammates Wellington and Mozeek Waggener saw Lockett play. ...
• Angela Meade Visits Centralia College for Benefit Concert in Honor of Her Mother - Centralia Chronicle
  posted on December 20, 2012 at 10:31:43 pm
  Angela Meade Visits Centralia College for Benefit Concert in Honor of Her MotherCentralia ChronicleInternational opera sensation Angela Meade is the epitome of the classic ...
• Centralia College to Open New Veterans Center in January - Centralia Chronicle
  posted on December 8, 2012 at 02:46:37 am
  Centralia College to Open New Veterans Center in JanuaryCentralia ChronicleCentralia College is working on a new center aimed at making the transition from the military ...
• With I-502, Will More Young Adults Use Marijuana?; Centralia College Says ... - Centralia Chronicle
  posted on December 4, 2012 at 05:31:42 pm
  With I-502, Will More Young Adults Use Marijuana?; Centralia College Says ...Centralia ChronicleMarijuana is classified as a controlled substance by the federal government and ...
• People on the move
  posted on June 16, 2011 at 09:57:04 pm
  Diana Odhiambo has joined Best Western Park Plaza and the Holiday Inn Express Puyallup as sales manager. She has eight years of hotel experience, most recently working at the Courtyard Seattle ...
• Centralia Colleges diesel program gets boost
  posted on June 10, 2011 at 08:08:49 pm
  Centralia College diesel technology students have received a major economic boost from NC Machinery, which donated $10,000 to the program. An equal amount will be donated by the national Caterpillar ...
• Teaching experience drew newest LCC president to career in education
  posted on June 7, 2011 at 11:36:16 pm
  By the time Chris Bailey taught his first class at Centralia College's main campus in the early 1990s, he'd already ...
• LCC picks Centralia College VP as its next president
  posted on June 2, 2011 at 06:18:06 am
  A Centralia College administrator will be ...
• Centralia sweeps Clark as Penguins’ field debuts
  posted on April 28, 2011 at 01:09:32 pm
  Centralia College spoiled the opener of Clark College’s new baseball field Wednesday, sweeping a doubleheader with 2-0 and 4-1 victories. “It’s nice to be able to get out there and play on it ...
• Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - 11:05
  posted on April 9, 2011 at 04:16:48 pm
  The Daily World CENTRALIA -- Pushed to Sunday due to stormy conditions earlier in the weekend, ...
• Wine events for April 8
  posted on April 8, 2011 at 04:11:55 pm
  CHOCOLATE FOR WINE LOVERS: This pairing includes a wine and chocolate tasting, Tips on selecting the current wine and chocolate pairings that ...
• Wine events for March 25
  posted on March 25, 2011 at 04:33:19 pm
  CHOCOLATE FOR WINE LOVERS: This pairing includes a wine and chocolate tasting, tips and tasting techniques, ...
• Centralia College forms partnership with Brandman University
  posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:00:27 pm
  Centralia College students now have another option when it comes to transferring to a four-year university.The college signed an Early Advantage Program agreement with Brandman ...
• Wine events for March 18
  posted on March 18, 2011 at 04:50:18 pm
  CHOCOLATE FOR WINE LOVERS This pairing includes a wine and chocolate tasting, tips, tasting techniques, red ...
• Wine events for March 4
  posted on March 4, 2011 at 06:14:02 pm
  THE ART OF WINE TASTING: Students will learn about the great vineyards of the world, taste and talk about ...
• Centralia College looking for Distinguished Alumnus nominees
  posted on February 4, 2011 at 11:26:17 pm
  Centralia College is seeking nominations for its Distinguished Alumnus award, which honors individuals who attended the school for at least one year and have made significant contributions to their ...
• Weekend Planner for January 14
  posted on January 14, 2011 at 05:47:39 pm
  Chocolate for wine lovers: Wine and chocolate pairing course includes a wine and chocolate tasting. Class is offered through Centralia ...
• Centralia College COE named Bellwether Award finalist
  posted on January 11, 2011 at 04:36:07 pm
  The Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, a Centralia College partnership, has earned national recognition as a 2011 Bellwether Award finalist.PNCECE is developing ...
• Wine events for December 10
  posted on December 10, 2010 at 04:44:42 pm
  Chocolate for wine lovers: Wine and chocolate pairing course includes a wine and chocolate tasting. Class is offered through Centralia College's Continuing Education Program, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 29. ...
• Centralia College Foundation acquires outdoor habitat
  posted on October 21, 2010 at 09:27:18 pm
  Nearly 20 acres of forested property near the City of Centralia has been deeded to the Centralia College Foundation. The property was turned over to the ...

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