Cynthia Engel joins OSU-Cascades to lead student career development
Cynthia Engel, a leader with nearly 25 years of experience in higher education, has rejoined Oregon State University – Cascades as director of career services.
Engel will oversee the Career Development Center at OSU-Cascades and lead Cascades Edge -- a program that provides all undergraduate students personalized access to career development tools and experiential learning opportunities throughout their academic experience. She will also develop partnerships with state, regional and national employers that advance opportunities for students and graduates.
Cynthia Engel now leads career development at OSU-Cascades.
OSU-Cascades to host webinar to gather feedback for future innovation district
Oregon State University will host a market sounding webinar event to provide updates and gather feedback in preparation for soliciting a master developer to lead the development of the first phase of the future innovation district at OSU-Cascades.
The webinar will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on March 20 and registration is required.
Artist rendering of the first phase of the future innovation district at OSU-Cascades.
OSU-Cascades wildlife highway crossing expert to speak at Science Pub on March 18
The design and use of wildlife crossing structures along the U.S. Highway 97 corridor will be the topic of Oregon State University – Cascades Science Pub titled “When Worlds Collide: Highways and Wildlife Crossings” on March 18.
Corrinne Dombrowski, a graduate of OSU-Cascades, will talk at Science Pub on Mar. 18 about wildlife road crossings.
OSU-Cascades to screen local filmmaker’s documentary about self confidence
Oregon State University – Cascades will host a screening of “Confidence,” a film produced by local filmmaker Bola Gbadebo that looks at self-confidence through several community members’ eyes.
The screening will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., April 10 in the atrium of Edward J. Ray Hall on the OSU-Cascades campus. The event is free, but registration is required.
Local filmmaker Bola Gbadebo's new film about self-confidence will be screened at OSU-Cascades on Feb. 27.
Free tax preparation services at OSU-Cascades for qualified individuals and families
Oregon State University – Cascades will host free tax preparation appointments for qualifying families and individuals through April 15.
Appointments are available between 5 and 8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
VITA, an IRS program that provides volunteer income tax preparation assistance, is available at OSU-Cascades for qualifying individuals and families.
Heather Blomquist
Heather began her career as a regional admissions counselor at Grand Canyon University, where she focused on recruitment and built lasting relationships with regional community colleges and prospective students. She then transitioned to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she spent six years as a financial aid counselor, helping students navigate the complexities of financial aid and ensuring their success in higher education.
Cynthia Engel
Serving as Director of Career Services represents a full circle opportunity for Cynthia Engel. After serving as part of the inaugural team to create OSU-Cascades’ foundations 20+ years ago, she has returned to leverage a subsequent 15+ year history of experience in global career development programming. The throughline of her career has been characterized by designing and delivering inclusive and values-driven programming in support of creating the space for students to explore and identify what brings them meaning both personally and professionally.
OSU-Cascades Summer Academy for high school students open for registration
Registration is open for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University – Cascades, a program for high school students that includes classes, recreation and an introduction to college life.
Summer Academy is a six-day program led by OSU-Cascades staff, faculty and students. It will be offered July 20-25 and July 27 to Aug. 1. The program is for high school students entering grades 10, 11 and 12. Both day and overnight options are available.
The OSU-Cascades Summer Academy is for high school students entering grades 10, 11 and 12. It is now open for registration.