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Science Pub explores the volcanoes of Oregon, including those under close monitoring - Dec. 19, 2018

Oregon is near the top of the national list when it comes to the number of volcanoes in the state -- there are thousands within its borders. At 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades’ upcoming Science Pub, 51±¬ÁÏ geologist Adam Kent will explore the…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades Advocacy and Advisory Board to meet - Dec. 18, 2018

The 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades Advocacy and Advisory Board will meet on Jan. 23.

The meeting will provide updates on strategic initiatives at the campus, including long range development planning, community relations, academic…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades dining and academic building now named Obsidian Hall - Dec. 3, 2018

Obsidian Hall: that is the new name of the dining and academic building at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades following a campus-wide engagement campaign involving students, faculty, staff and stakeholders.

Signage designating the…


Tykeson Hall earns architecture design award from AIA Portland - Nov. 28, 2018

Tykeson Hall, the first academic building on the 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades campus in Bend, was recently for design excellence by the American Institute of Architects Portland…


Oregon hotel owners increase endowed faculty fund for hospitality management program to $1 million - Nov. 14, 2018

Oregon hospitality owners Curt and Robin Baney have made a gift to 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades that doubles an endowed faculty fund to $1 million.

The fund supports teaching in the hospitality management program at 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades records largest first-year class, reshaping student demographics - Nov. 7, 2018

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades recorded its largest first-year class in fall term 2018, increasing first-year students by a third and serving a younger and more diverse enrollment.

In total,…