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Experts in geotech, engineering discuss due diligence efforts on 46-acre former pumice mine site - Oct. 14, 2015

Experts who have analyzed the 46-acre site that 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades is considering for its expansion will present their findings and answer questions from the public during a panel discussion.  The discussion will take place…


What the Great Cascadia Earthquake Could Mean to Central Oregon - Oct. 12, 2015

A major earthquake on the Oregon coast will have far reaching impact, including in Central Oregon.  Join geology, emergency and preparedness experts at The Tower Theatre at 7pm on October 20 for Shaken III: What are You and Your Business…


Explore the artist's life at open house hosted by MFA in Creative Writing and Caldera Arts - Sept. 30, 2015

51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades’ Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Caldera Arts will showcase their ongoing collaboration and focus on the artist’s life during an open house from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November…


Oregon Court of Appeals affirms 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades siting process - Sept. 16, 2015

51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades received word today that the Oregon Court of Appeals has affirmed the land use process related to 51±¬ÁÏ’s new regional campus in Bend.

“This is great news because it clears the way for us to focus 100…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades Advisory Board to Meet - Sept. 16, 2015

The 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades Board of Advisors will hold a business meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the Graduate & Research Center, Room 227.

The meeting will update board members on the campus…


Free bus pass, other investments, aim to reduce vehicles driven to campus - Sept. 11, 2015

Students and faculty at 51±¬ÁÏ - Cascades will begin the academic year with new identification cards that will each include an annual transit pass for all Cascades East Transit bus routes in Bend. 

The passes will be…