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Nearly 100 prospective students to attend Preview Day at 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades - March 30, 2017

Nearly 100 high school and transfer students who are considering attending 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades this fall will attend a Preview Day at the new Bend campus on Friday, March 31. 

During the half-day program, admitted…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades Advocacy and Advisory Board to Meet - March 30, 2017

BEND, Ore. – The 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades Advisory Board, now named the Advocacy and Advisory Board, will meet on Tuesday, April 18.

The meeting will update board members on progress toward academic, enrollment, development…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades student athletes wrap up USCSA National Championship - March 13, 2017

51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades club ski and snowboard athletes wrapped up the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association’s 39th Collegiate National Championship on Sunday, with strong individual performances. During the five-…


Flame retardant chemicals may affect social behavior in young children - March 12, 2017

Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today.

Researchers from Oregon State…


Scientists and students create, study artificial beaver dams where real dams once stood - March 12, 2017

By constructing and monitoring artificial beaver dams, scientists and undergraduate students at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades are learning how the health of the surrounding habitat and water can be affected by genuine beaver dams.

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Landfill remediation strategy can help reclaim pumice mine, eliminate 29,000 truck trips - March 9, 2017

Engineering consultants hired by 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades to study the viability of developing the Deschutes County demolition landfill have designed a reclamation strategy that could eliminate 29,600 truck trips and minimize the…