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Annual sustainability conference to host visionary speakers and leaders in Olympia

Synergy: The Seventh Annual Sustainable Living Conference is being held at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. The dates for the 2008 conference are Monday, May 19th through Friday, May 23rd.

Gov. Gregoire Announces Appointments to The Evergreen State College Board of Trustees

Gov. Chris Gregoire announced appointments to the The Evergreen State College Board of Trustees on April 24. Keith Kessler of Hoquiam and Kristin Hayden of Seattle have joined The Evergreen State College Board of Trustees.

Rev. James M. Lawson, Civil Rights Leader, Leading Theorist of Nonviolent Activism

Civil rights leader and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. James M. Lawson will be speaking at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 5 at Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE in Olympia. Rev. Lawson will talk about building a community that both values activism – to promote better quality of life and greater equity among citizens – and ensures civility and respect for the rights of all. The event is free and open to the public.

Evergreen Welcomes Neil deGrasse Tyson on April 29, 7:30 p.m

The Evergreen State College welcomes Neil deGrasse Tyson, one of today's premiere leaders in science, astronomy, and education to Olympia for a presentation and question and answer session on April 29, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at Evergreen's College Recreation Center (CRC).

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Dining Service Provider ARAMARK Contributes to Evergreen's Organic Farm

Dining service provider Aramark is helping The Evergreen State College in its efforts to provide local, nutritious, and organic foods to students.

Evergreen Investigating Riot, Taking Steps to Ensure Future Safety

The Evergreen State College Police Services Department and the Thurston County Sheriff?s Department are continuing their joint investigation of a riot that occurred at Evergreen in the early morning hours of February 15 in which one police vehicle was destroyed and others damaged.

Incident Following February 14 Concert Shocks Campus

Our campus community is shocked and concerned by the violence that occurred following the Dead Prez concert at The Evergreen State College on Thursday, February 14. A large crowd had a confrontation with police after the arrest of a concert attendee who was suspected of assault.

Upcoming Events

May 19 Annual sustainability conference to host visionary speakers and leaders in Olympia

Synergy: The Seventh Annual Sustainable Living Conference is being held at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. The dates for the 2008 conference are Monday, May 19th through Friday, May 23rd.

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May 5
Rev. James M. Lawson, Civil Rights Leader, Leading Theorist of Nonviolent Activism
Apr 29
Evergreen Welcomes Neil deGrasse Tyson on April 29, 7:30 p.m
Mar 6
The Evergreen State College presents The CAL ANDERSON Memorial Lecture with guest speaker: Kenji Yoshino
Feb 11
Evergreen Offers Open House for Aspiring Teachers
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