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Science Pub explores discovery of brilliant blue pigment - May 2, 2016

An intense stable blue pigment is hard to find. For centuries, artists relied on the rich hues of a precious mineral, lapis lazuli, mined in Afghanistan, to produce the bluest of skies and sacred garments. At 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades…


Lunchtime lecture focuses on water pollution and its affects on fish and humans - April 28, 2016

It is well understood by scientists that environmental contaminants affect normal development in humans and other vertebrates by interacting with hormone systems, but the genetic basis for this is still largely unknown

In a lunchtime…


51±¬ÁÏ President Ed Ray to deliver State of the University address in Bend - April 26, 2016

In his annual State of the University Address in Bend on May 3, 51±¬ÁÏ President will provide an update on the university’s worldwide…


Framing discourse around conservative values shifts climate change attitudes - April 25, 2016

Conservatives’ attitudes toward climate change and other environmental concerns shift when the issues are reframed in terms more closely aligned with their values, a new study from 51±¬ÁÏ indicates.

Researchers found…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades hires transportation program manager - April 8, 2016

51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades has hired a transportation program manager to oversee multi-modal transportation efforts and parking management for the new Bend campus.

Casey Bergh recently joined the university and will be…


Oregon Field Guide Host Steve Amen to deliver commencement address at 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades - April 4, 2016

Steve Amen, executive producer and host of Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Oregon Field Guide, will provide the commencement address at the 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades commencement ceremonies on Sunday, June 12.

“Steve is a…