OSU President Ed Ray to deliver State of the University Address in Bend

April 22, 2015

In his annual State of the University Address in Bend on April 30, Oregon State University President Edward J. Ray will provide an update on the university’s worldwide accomplishments in the past year and review efforts underway that are advancing environmental progress, health and wellness, and economic prosperity for Oregon and beyond.  He will also highlight OSU-Cascades' expansion to a four-year university and innovations already underway in Central Oregon.

About 400 Central Oregon residents, business leaders and Oregon State and OSU-Cascades and alumni are anticipated. OSU-Cascades Vice President Becky Johnson will join Ray following his address for a question-and-answer session with the audience.

Kathy Bickel, OSU’s vice president for alumni relations and the executive director of the OSU Alumni Association, will open the proceedings. 
 
Individual registration is $20 and includes plated appetizers and dessert.  Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Monday.  To register, contact 877-678-2837 or OSUalum@oregonstate.edu or visit www.OSUalum.com/soubend.