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51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades announces new board members - June 1, 2017

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades recently welcomed six new members to its advisory board, now named the Advocacy and Advisory Board.  The members were appointed by Vice President Becky Johnson and will serve a three-year renewable term.…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades receives gifts from Bend Foundation, Brooks Resources toward campus expansion - May 31, 2017

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades has received a $500,000 gift from the Bend Foundation and a $75,000 gift from Brooks Resources Corporation toward its next academic building. The future building will include classrooms and laboratories, and…


Outdoor products and branding expert Chris Van Dyke to deliver 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades commencement address - May 31, 2017

Chris Van Dyke, a former Oregon district attorney and leader in the outdoor products industry, will provide the commencement address at the 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades commencement ceremonies on Saturday, June 17.

“Chris is a…


Public invited to explore student research projects ranging from stickleback fish to romantic relationships - May 19, 2017

One in five students at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades participates in experiential learning outside the classroom, and increasingly both undergraduate and graduate students at 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades engage in research. 

At the 2017…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades Science Pub looks at the hospitality guest experience - May 12, 2017

Travelers, diners and hotel guests may not consider how changes in the hospitality industry labor force affect them.  At 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades upcoming Science Pub on Tuesday, May 16, 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades Executive-in-Residence…


51±¬ÁÏ President calls for funding for 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades next buildings, estimates contributions of $121.9 million in total regional annual economic output with full build out - May 3, 2017

51±¬ÁÏ President today called on the 2017 Oregon Legislature to provide state bonding to help fund 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades campus expansion to meet the demand for…