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Science, politics and future of pandemics subject of next 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades Science Pub - Sept. 30, 2020

The science, politics and future of pandemics will be the topic of the Oct. 12 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades Science Pub.

The virtual event, a joint effort of 51±¬ÁÏ in Corvallis and 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades in Bend, will…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades offering ‘Cultivating Resilience in Challenging times’ course for students, public - Sept. 28, 2020

A new course focused on how mindfulness can help people navigate challenging times is being offered at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades this fall.

Students and community members can learn about theories of mindful practices and…


Students move in to 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades residence hall with enhanced health and safety steps - Sept. 17, 2020

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades fall 2020 move-in for students living on campus will feature enhanced health and safety measures, including COVID-19 testing.

Nearly 140 students are anticipated to…


First phase of 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades expansion leverages sustainable building design, identifies geothermal energy source - Sept. 10, 2020

In the year since construction began to expand the 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades campus, sheer cliffs of a 100-foot deep former pumice mine have been transformed into gradual slopes, and the structure of a second campus academic building…


Andrew Ketsdever named Dean of Academic Affairs at 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades - Sept. 2, 2020

Andrew Ketsdever, an academic leader and aerospace engineer, has been promoted to dean of academic affairs at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades. He will serve as chief academic officer for the campus with responsibility for expanding degree…


2020 Employee Awards celebrate faculty, staff achievements at 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades - Sept. 1, 2020

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades has announced its annual employee awards for outstanding contributions to key university initiatives ranging from teaching excellence to diversity, equity and inclusion.  

The recipients of the…