TACOMA – The Evergreen State College will continue celebrating the long life of its Tacoma campus founder, Dr. Maxine Mimms, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Evergreen’s Tacoma campus will be hosting a, “Give Back,” event on Saturday, Oct. 26 to honor Dr. Mimms and to help carry out her legacy of providing community to those often left behind. Community members are invited to come to the campus and remember the legacy of Dr. Mimms and celebrate the community that is Evergreen Tacoma from 3 to 7:30 p.m.
OLYMPIA—The Evergreen State College is proud to announce increased student enrollment for the fourth consecutive fall.
OLYMPIA – The Evergreen State College invites the public to explore The Art of Salish Peoples, an inspiring exhibition showcasing contemporary works from Coast and Interior Salish artists. The exhibit is open and will run through January 10, 2025, at the Evergreen Gallery in Evans Hall (Room 2204).
The Evergreen State College is proud to announce that faculty member, Susan Pavel, an accomplished artist and renowned expert of Coast Salish weaving, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. This grant, awarded in conjunction with the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, will support an upcoming exhibit of Coast Salish regalia curated by Susan and other Native artists.
Daniel J. Evans passed away at his home on Friday evening, September 20th,with family nearby. Dan was a prominent figure in the history of Evergreen and was a dear friend to the college at times when it needed help. He was the Governor who signed the legislation that created the college in 1967 and was among those who recognized that the creation of a new college presented an opportunity to fundamentally re-think higher education and design a truly innovative institution.
Dr. Dexter Gordon, Executive Vice President of The Evergreen State College, has been recognized with multiple honors over the past year for his unwavering commitment to community and his efforts to remove barriers to higher education. These accolades underscore his dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment.
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OLYMPIA – The Evergreen State College is proud to announce its upcoming commencement celebrations, honoring the hard work and achievements of the Class of 2024.
The main commencement event begins at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 14 on Red Square at the Olympia Campus, rain or shine. All are welcome and no tickets are required.
OLYMPIA – The Evergreen State College is proud to host an enlightening event titled "Disability and Voting," scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. The event will take place in Purce Hall with a reception to follow.
The college welcomes the community to a thought-provoking conversation with esteemed co-directors of the Program for Disability Research at Rutgers University, Lisa Schur and Doug Kruse. The program explores the efforts being made to increase voting access and discusses the remaining challenges.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, our students began forming the Evergreen Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Red Square on the Olympia Campus. As part of an agreement with the college, students ended the encampment on Wednesday, May 1. I heard impassioned calls from students to issue a statement on the college’s position regarding the catastrophe in Gaza. As part of the agreement reached between students representing the encampment and college administrators, I agreed to make this statement.