Press Release Archive

VANCOUVER, Wash. - Steven Hill, administrator, Washington State Health Care Authority is the first guest speaker at Washington State University Vancouver's 2009 Chancellor's Seminar Series. Hill's talk, "Health Care Reform: A Moral and Fiscal Imperative," will take place Friday, Sept. 25 at 11:45 in the Firstenburg Student Commons.

Hill will offer background from a state and national perspective on health care issues that shape the debate: affordability, quality and access. Hear Hill's thoughts on the course of health care reform and the implications for families, employers and governments. The Chancellor's Seminar Series is open to the public. Tickets are $25 and include the lecture, lunch and parking. For tickets call 360-694-2588 or visit http://www.vancouverusa.com.

WSU Vancouver's Chancellor's Seminar Series thoughtfully examines timely topics and extends an invitation to exchange ideas. The series gathers students, faculty, staff, business leaders, elected officials and community members on campus for an in-depth conversation about a topic of current interest or concern. Guests are encouraged to ask...

VANCOUVER, Wash. - Washington State University is presenting two Community Awards of Distinction Saturday, Sept. 19 at its 20th anniversary celebration. The award for Community Partnership will be presented to June Vining, executive director of the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Portland/Vancouver, Inc. The award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will be presented to Kids on the Block.

Establishing the Community Awards of Distinction is one way Washington State University Vancouver is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Both awards will be presented annually hereafter.
WSU Vancouver Chancellor Hal Dengerink believes strongly in the reciprocal relationship between the university and the community-when one thrives, both prosper. "These awards present an opportunity to call out parts of our community that build community. Both award winners target efforts that fill cracks here. They answer a real need," said Dengerink.

Vining was selected for the Community Partnership award for her contributions to the well-being of our community. Vining's 160 local TIP volunteers provide "emotional first aid" at emergency scenes. TIP volunteers assist family members,...

VANCOUVER, Wash. - Washington State University Vancouver's Diversity Council is launching its second Diversity Film Festival Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. in the Administration building, room 110 with "This is the Life: How the West was Won."

The theme for the 2009 Diversity Film Festival is "Living Out Loud! A celebration of diversity through music in film." The films being offered capture the passion, pride and power of people asserting their values, identity and resistance through music.

"This is the Life: How the West was Won," explores the origins of contemporary hip-hop as filmmaker Ava DuVernay takes viewers back to 1989, when a group of Los Angeles teenagers made it their mission to expand the musical boundaries of hip-hop. Every week, the teens would gather in a local health food store called "The Good Life." United by their love of hip-hop, the creative adolescents began experimenting with new rhyme patterns, melodic concepts and lyrical styles in order to keep their music fresh. In this film, viewers are invited to ponder the many obstacles to commercial success by witnessing the rise and fall of a remarkable and truly gifted family of artists.

The...

VANCOUVER, Wash. - Graffiti artists Denario Jenkins, Jeremy Nichols and Josue Rodriguez will be at Washington State University Vancouver to demonstrate their techniques and paint an original, large-scale work of art Sept. 9 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the basketball court on Loop Road.

The artists will answer questions and interact with anyone who stops by to watch them work. A DJ from KOUG Radio will entertain at the event over the lunch hour. The final piece will be displayed at the WSU Vancouver community celebration Connections 2009 on Sept. 10, 4 - 6 p.m. in the Firstenburg Student Commons. The demonstration is sponsored, in part, by the Associated Students of Washington State University Vancouver and Connections 2009.

The art demonstration coincides with an exhibit of graffiti-inspired artwork on display at Washington State University Vancouver though Sept. 10. The artwork can be seen in the Administration building gallery and in the second-floor gallery space of the Engineering Life Sciences building.

Art collector Nancy Macklin organized the exhibit of graffiti artists for WSU Vancouver. She chose both professional and emerging artists to be a part of...

VANCOUVER, Wash. - Washington State University Vancouver will host Connections 2009 Sept. 10 from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Firstenburg Student Commons. This is the third annual event to welcome new members of the WSU Vancouver community and celebrate diversity. This event is free and open to the public.

Art, music and food anchor Connections 2009. An original, large-scale graffiti artwork by artists Denario Jenkins, Jeremy Nichols and Josue Rodriguez will be on display. The piece will be created from start to finish at WSU Vancouver on Sept. 9 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the basketball court on Loop Road. The event will also feature turntablism by DJ FlipFlop who will be spinning a variety of hip-hop and R...

VANCOUVER, Wash. - More than 160 new and current students at Washington State University Vancouver got a surprise in the mail last week. They received a letter from the university letting them know they had been granted an Access Award-$1,000 or $2,000 in additional financial aid for the 2009/2010 school year which begins today.

WSU Vancouver is awarding nearly $300,000 to needy students to provide support and access to higher education. The Washington State Legislature mandated that one percent of any tuition increase above seven percent-WSU Vancouver's tuition increase is 14 percent this year-be set aside for financial aid. The leadership at WSU Vancouver decided to match that requirement two to one.

"We have a commitment to help support our students in a variety of ways, and I believe this additional funding helps demonstrate that support in a very tangible way," said Nancy Youlden, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at WSU Vancouver.
The recipients of the Access Award are students who demonstrate significant financial need based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) but for a variety of reasons including timing and limited funds, did not...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
5/22/2009

CONTACT:

• Dr. Gretchen Rollwagen-Bollens, Clinical Assistant Professor and Partners in Discovery GK-12 Project Director, 360-546-9115, rollboll@vancouver.wsu
• Office of Marketing and Communications, 360-546-9602, news@vancouver.wsu.edu

Vancouver, Wash. – Middle school students participating in the Partners in Discovery GK-12 Project from Vancouver, Camas and La Center school districts will showcase their work at Washington State University Vancouver on Friday, May 29 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Firstenburg Student Commons. Guided tours of the WSU Vancouver science laboratories and library will be available. This event is free and open to the public.

The Partners in Discovery GK-12 Project provides for year-long, one-on-one partnerships between WSU Vancouver Environment Science graduate students and local science teachers to bring scientific research and inquiry into the classroom. This is a five-year project funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

The goal of the project is to provide K-12 teachers and students with knowledge and innovative learning activities...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 5/14/2009

CONTACT:
Office of Marketing and Communications, 360-546-9602, news@vancouver.wsu.edu

WSU Vancouver Launches 20th Anniversary Celebration

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University Vancouver will launch its 20th anniversary celebration at commencement on Saturday, May 16 at the Amphitheater at Clark County. This year-long celebration recognizes 20 years of delivering quality education, research and service to the citizens of Southwest Washington and looks ahead to the next 20 years.

Residents of Clark County had long been concerned with the lack of availability of higher education in the region when, in the 1980s, the high-tech manufacturing industry expanded into the region. Suddenly there was a real need for highly trained computer scientists and engineers and no regional education to support it. But the real need was much broader. Local students, in any academic field, seeking a four-year degree had to either leave the area to attend one of Washington’s universities or pay out-of-state tuition at one of Oregon’s schools.

In 1989, Washington State University Vancouver was formally...

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  DATE \@ "M/d/yyyy" 3/30/2009

CONTACT:

• Lea Pfau, Development and Alumni Relations, 360-546-9600, events@vancouver.wsu.edu
• Office of Marketing and Communications, 360-546-9599, news@vancouver.wsu.edu

Exhibits from more than 35 art and craft vendors will be on display with several items available for purchase. The vendor booths will be hosted by community members, faculty, staff, students and alumni. Media, print, photography, pottery, jewelry, fine art and more will be represented.

•  From noon to 1:30 p.m. the "How to Make an Online Portfolio" will be offered. To register contact Dene Grigar, grigar@vancouver.wsu.edu, fee $25.
• From 3 - 5 p.m. the Salmon Creek Journal will host their 2009 edition release party with refreshments in the Administration building, rooms 129 and 130 where they will be handing out free copies of the journal featuring the works of WSU Vancouver students...

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  DATE \@ "M/d/yyyy" 3/25/2009

CONTACT:

• Maureen Craig, Center for Youth Workforce Preparation, 360-546-9222, craig@vancouver.wsu.edu
• Michael Holroyd, Center for Youth Workforce Preparation, 360-546-9121, holroyd@vancouver.wsu.edu
• Office of Marketing and Communications, 360-546-9599, news@vancouver.wsu.edu

Vancouver, Wash. - The Washington State University Vancouver and Washington State University Extension Center for Youth Workforce Preparation are now accepting applications for the spring 4-H Teen-Works program.

The spring 4-H Teen-Works Family Orientation will be held at WSU Vancouver from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 31, in the Administration building, room 129.

4-H Teen-Works is an after-school program for students to explore areas of interest, future careers and have fun. Learning Tracks are the heart of 4-H Teen-Works "hands on" programs. Tracks consist of eight or more 90-minute weekly sessions scheduled for April 6 to June 12, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Middle school and high school students may select from four different Tracks:

• Exploring Digital Animation for...