Rhonda Morin, director of communications
360-992-2705; rmorin@clark.edu
www.clarkcollegefoundation.org
Presidential
Award Presented to Leaders of Culinary Industry, Veterans Services
Winners are Tod and Maxine McClaskey Family
Foundation and Jane Hagelstein
VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Tod and Maxine McClaskey Family Foundation and Jane
Hagelstein received presidential awards from Clark College Foundation at its
annual Savoring Excellence gala Wednesday night.
During a celebration
for Clark College Foundation donors on May 18 at
Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver, Lisa Gibert, president/CEO of Clark
College Foundation, presented the award to members of the Tod and Maxine McClaskey
Family Foundation and Jane Hagelstein for their dedication and leadership in
support of Clark College.
Earlier in the evening,
Clark College President Robert K. Knight revealed the
name of the college’s new dining and teaching facility—the Tod and Maxine
McClaskey Culinary Institute at Clark College. The facility will undergo a
major remodel in the months ahead and will showcase Clark’s revamped Cuisine
and Professional Baking and Pastry Arts programs. The new academic curriculum,
which aligns with industry trends, focuses on training students for today’s
constantly changing food, beverage and baking careers.
“This gift will positively affect every student at Clark College
whether they just stop by the Tod and Maxine McClaskey Culinary Institute for a
healthy option on the way to class or graduate from the Tod and Maxine
McClaskey Culinary Institute ready to go to work for one of the many great
culinary options in the region,” said Knight.
Gibert spoke about the McClaskey’s
passionate vision and values for the hospitality business.
“Tod McClaskey believed in first-class service and an
excellent dining experience. Clark’s new
curriculum will focus on these qualities. Aligning the McClaskey legacy with
Clark’s new institute is a perfect match to honor their memory and educate future
Clark students,” said Gibert.
Tod McClaskey was one of the founders of the Red Lion Hotel
Vancouver at the Quay, a popular hotel and restaurant enterprise that began in
Vancouver.
Gibert also noted that the members of the Tod
and Maxine McClaskey Family Foundation board believe
a collaboration the college has with other state educational organizations provides
a distinct advantage for the region. Clark has educational partnerships with
the Clark County Skills Center and Washington State University Vancouver that
consolidate the steps toward achieving a college degree.
Jane
Hagelstein – Veterans Services
A second presidential award was given to Jane
Hagelstein, a passionate supporter of veteran resources at Clark College.
Hagelstein
gives generously of her financial resources and time. She’s a frequent visitor
to Clark’s Veteran’s Resource Center where she can regularly be found socializing
with students or helping them prepare for a job interview. Moreover, she helped
furnish
the Veteran’s Resource Center during its set up in
2013-2014.
“I
have come to know Jane personally over the years and I have found that her
compassion toward others is truly heartwarming,” said Gibert.
Clark College Foundation is accepting donations for the culinary
project, which is expected to cost $10.5 million. For more information, contact
Joel B. Munson, vice president of development at 360.992.2428.
Clark
College Foundation is a nonprofit organization serving as
the fundraising partner of Clark
College in support of student learning. Nationally recognized
for excellence in fundraising and communications, we are the 2015
gold winner for our campaign fundraising
communications by the Council for Advancement and Support
of Education in District VIII. We are also the recipient of the 2015 Educational Fundraising Award in overall performance and
overall improvement from national CASE, based in Washington, D.C.
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