The Department of Student Life recognizes the importance of developing connections and community. As such, Student Life and the Campus Activities & Advocacy Board (CAAB) host a variety of events and activities free of charge to our students!
The best place to find more information about events is here on this webpage, the Student Life Canvas page, and our social media channels, Instagram and Facebook!
Questions about any events? Connect with us at involvement@cptc.edu.
Please note, event dates & times are subject to change. Student Life will be sure to update on social media channels, webpages, and emails.
Fall Quarter Student Events
Student Life is welcoming students to fall quarter with our Week of Welcome (WOW) program. Join us on Tuesday, October 1 for delicious fresh baked cookies and fun and easy crafts from 1-3pm in the SLSC in Building 23 (while supplies last)! RSVP is not required.
Event Details
- Event Date: Tuesday, October 1
- Event Time: 1-3pm
- Price: FREE for current CPTC students
- Event Location: Building 23, SLSC
- RSVP: Not Required
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
WOW (Week of Welcome) continues with our our annual What's the Scoop event! Stop by Building 23 from 1-3pm to connect engage with the Campus Activities & Advocay Board at our Voter Registration Drive Kick-Off event! Student Staff can help you register to vote, confirm your voter registration status, provide nonpartisan information, and serve you some delicious ice cream! RSVP is not required.
Event Details
- Event Date: Wednesday, October 2
- Event Time: 1pm-3pm
- Price: Free for current CPTC students
- Event Location: Building 23, SLSC
- RSVP: Not Required
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
WOW (Week of Welcome) iscoming to a close at the Lakewood campus with some delicious tacos! Stop by Building 23 between 1-3pm for free tacos as we celebrate National Taco Day a day early! RSVP is not required, supplies are limited.
Event Details
- Event Date: Thursday, October 3
- Event Time: 1pm-3pm
- Price: Free for current CPTC students
- Event Location: Building 23, SLSC
- RSVP: Not Required
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
WOW (Week of Welcome) is taking over South Hill Campus! Student Life will be at South Hill Campus on Friday, October 4 from 11am-1pm with free tacos in celebration of National Taco Day! We will also have an opportunities for students to take their photo for their Student ID Card. RSVP is not required.
Event Details
- Event Date: Friday, October 4
- Event Time: 11am - 1pm
- Price: Free for current CPTC students
- Event Location: South Hill Campus
- RSVP: Not Required
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
We are celebrating National Coming Out Day (October 11) a day early on Thursday, October 10 with cupcakes and condoms! Join us from 2-4pm in Building 23 as we give out free cupcakes and condoms (while supplies last), and increase awareness, conversations, resources, and opportunities for equality and wellness.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, October 10
- Time: 2-4pm
- Sign Up: Not Required
- Price: Free for all CPTC students
- Location: Building 23, just outstide of the SLSC
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
The Department of Student Life is excited to host their annual Pumpkin Carving event on Tuesday, October 22 from 6-8pm in the Building 23 Atrium. This event is open to all current CPTC student plus one free guest! Current CPTC students who successfully RSVP to this event will receive one free pumpkin and one carving kit, plus one for their registered guest.
RSVP is required as supplies are limited. The RSVP form will go live Friday, October 4. Be sure to sign up as space is limited.
Please note: pumpkins that will be provided are craft pumpkins as this will allow you to keep your pumpkin for years to come!
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 22
- Time: 6-8pm
- Sign Up: Required. Space is Limited
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students plus one free guest
- Location, Building 23 Atrium, Lakewood Campus
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Did you know that ONE pint of blood can save THREE lives? Student Life is partnering with Bloodworks Northwest to host a blood drive on Wednesday, October 23. Students, employees, and community members can sign up to donate blood between 9am-3pm. Sign up is preferred, though walk-ins may be available. Our goal is to secure 51 donors. Help us reach that goal and sign up for a spot today!
- All current CPTC students (taking classes in fall 2024) who sign up for a spot, and show up to their appointment, will receive a $15 AMC Movie gift card.
- Donors ages 16-17 will need their parent or guardian to sign a permission form in advance. Permission forms are available at the Student Leadership & Service Center (SLSC).
Event Details
- Event Date: Wednesday, October 23
- Event Time: 9am-3pm
- Event Location: Building 23 Parking Lot
- This event is open to all CPTC students, staff, faculty & community members
- RSVP: Preferred, though walk in's may be available
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Join Student Life and the CPTC Fitness Center on Wednesday, October 30 from 4:00-6:30pm for our first ever, Rec the Night event! There will be a wide variety of games including but not limited to pickleball, badminton, spikeball, ladderball, kan jam, giant jenga, and more!
Another perk of attending the event - students get 5 stamps towards their Sweat for Swag cards!
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 30
- Time: 4-6:30pm
- Sign Up: Preferred
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students, staff, faculty & guests
- Location, Building 23 Atrium, Lakewood Campus
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Movie Nights are back!
We asked students to vote on the fall movie and we're excited to share that Inside Out 2 was the winner!
Please join Student Life on Friday, November 1 in Building 23 for what is sure to be a fun filled night. Doors open at 6pm (ice cream & photos) and the movie starts promptly at 6:30pm.
This event is open to all current CPTC students, faculty, staff, and UNLIMITED guests! There will be an ice cream bar, coloring pages, and a custom photobooth at the event.
A variety of seating arrangements will be available including theater style (chairs only), banquet style (tables & chairs), and open space for you to bring your own blankets, pillows, bean bags, etc.
RSVP is preferred to ensure we provide enough light refreshments to all.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, November 1
- Doors Open: 6pm
- Movie Starts: 6:30pm
- Sign Up: Preferred
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students, staff, faculty & unlimited guests
- Location, Building 23 Ballroom, Lakewood Campus
- Questions: CAAB2@cptc.edu
Student Life is partnering with Advising & Counseling to bring you a four week series creating time and space for students, faculty & staff to talk, listen & grow.
Attend as many sessions as you'd like - there is no requirement!
Each week will focus on a new topic:
- Week 1: Identifying and Challenging Negative Thoughts
- Tuesday, November 5 from 9-10am
- Thursday, November 7 from 3-4pm
- Week 2: Connections between Activity Levels and Mood
- Tuesday, November 12 from 9-10am
- Thursday, November 14 from 3-4pm
- Week 3: Understanding and Managing Triggers
- Tuesday, December 3 from 9-10am
- Thursday, December 5 from 3-4pm
- Week 4: Coping Skills
- Tuesday, December 10 from 9-10am
- Thursday, December 12 from 3-4pm
Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 9am-10am and Thursdays from 3pm-4pm. All sessions take place in Building 19 Room 124.
Questions? Contact counseling@cptc.edu
Join us if you can!
Veterans and their families represent a significant part of the Clover Park Technical College campus community. Join us as we honor all who served in the United States Armed Forces by attending Clover Park Technical College’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony taking place on Thursday, November 7 at 2:30pm in the ballroom of the McGavick Conference Center. This event is open to all CPTC students, staff, faculty, and their family and friends. RSVP is preferred to help ensure refreshments are available for all who attend.
We also invite you to join us immediately after the ceremony for the Grand Re-opening of the Veterans Resource Center at 3:45pm in Building 16, Room 112.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, November 7
- Time: 2:30-3:30pm
- Sign Up: Preferred but not required
- Price: Open to all CPTC students, staff, faculty & community members
- Location: Building 23, Ballroom
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Student Life is partnering with Advising & Counseling to bring you a four week series creating time and space for students, faculty & staff to talk, listen & grow.
Attend as many sessions as you'd like - there is no requirement!
Each week will focus on a new topic:
- Week 1: Identifying and Challenging Negative Thoughts
- Tuesday, November 5 from 9-10am
- Thursday, November 7 from 3-4pm
- Week 2: Connections between Activity Levels and Mood
- Tuesday, November 12 from 9-10am
- Thursday, November 14 from 3-4pm
- Week 3: Understanding and Managing Triggers
- Tuesday, December 3 from 9-10am
- Thursday, December 5 from 3-4pm
- Week 4: Coping Skills
- Tuesday, December 10 from 9-10am
- Thursday, December 12 from 3-4pm
Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 9am-10am and Thursdays from 3pm-4pm. All sessions take place in Building 19 Room 124.
Please click here if you would like to RSVP.
Questions? Contact counseling@cptc.edu
Join us if you can!
Join us on Thursday, November 14 from 4-5pm for a fun game of Bingo! Stop by the SLSC in Building 23 to play a fun game of Bingo and win some some sweet prizes! This event is open to all current CPTC students. Stop by anytime throughout the hour or stay for the whole time! Sign up is preferred but not required.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, November 14
- Time: 4-5pm
- Sign Up: Preferred but not required
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students
- Location: Building 23, SLSC
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Get ready to sing your heart out to your favorite songs at our quarterly karaoke night event! All level of singers are welcome! This event is FREE and open to current CPTC students, staff, faculty & guests.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 20
- Time: 4-6pm
- Sign Up: Preferred but not required
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students, staff, faculty & guests
- Location: Building 23, Ballroom
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Student Life is partnering with Advising & Counseling to bring you a four week series creating time and space for students, faculty & staff to talk, listen & grow.
Attend as many sessions as you'd like - there is no requirement!
Each week will focus on a new topic:
- Week 1: Identifying and Challenging Negative Thoughts
- Tuesday, November 5 from 9-10am
- Thursday, November 7 from 3-4pm
- Week 2: Connections between Activity Levels and Mood
- Tuesday, November 12 from 9-10am
- Thursday, November 14 from 3-4pm
- Week 3: Understanding and Managing Triggers
- Tuesday, December 3 from 9-10am
- Thursday, December 5 from 3-4pm
- Week 4: Coping Skills
- Tuesday, December 10 from 9-10am
- Thursday, December 12 from 3-4pm
Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 9am-10am and Thursdays from 3pm-4pm. All sessions take place in Building 19 Room 124.
Please click here if you would like to RSVP.
Questions? Contact counseling@cptc.edu
Join us if you can!
The Department of Student Life is excited to host their annual Zoo Lights event at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Friday, December 6. This event is open to all current CPTC student plus one free guest! Current CPTC students who successfully RSVP to this event will receive two tickets to the event - one for themselves and one for their guest.
RSVP is required as tickets are limited. The RSVP form will go live Wednesday, November 13. Be sure to sign up as space is limited.
Please note: tickets will be distributed at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on the day of the event.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, December 6
- Time: 5-6pm (tickets will be distributed during this time frame though the zoo is open until 10pm)
- Sign Up: Required. Tickets are Limited, RSVP form goes live November 13.
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students plus one free guest
- Location: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Student Life is partnering with Advising & Counseling to bring you a four week series creating time and space for students, faculty & staff to talk, listen & grow.
Attend as many sessions as you'd like - there is no requirement!
Each week will focus on a new topic:
- Week 1: Identifying and Challenging Negative Thoughts
- Tuesday, November 5 from 9-10am
- Thursday, November 7 from 3-4pm
- Week 2: Connections between Activity Levels and Mood
- Tuesday, November 12 from 9-10am
- Thursday, November 14 from 3-4pm
- Week 3: Understanding and Managing Triggers
- Tuesday, December 3 from 9-10am
- Thursday, December 5 from 3-4pm
- Week 4: Coping Skills
- Tuesday, December 10 from 9-10am
- Thursday, December 12 from 3-4pm
Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 9am-10am and Thursdays from 3pm-4pm. All sessions take place in Building 19 Room 124.
Please click here if you would like to RSVP.
Questions? Contact counseling@cptc.edu
Join us if you can!
