This fall, Oregon State University - Cascades will add a degree program with an option that marries the region's technology needs and the growing demand for technical and problem-solving skills in the web and mobile environment. The recently approved undergraduate degree in computer science will provide in-depth learning in computing and an option in web and mobile web software development.
The Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon) announced the recipients of the 2012 Tourism and Hospitality Industry Achievement Awards, that were presented at the 2013 Governor's Conference on Tourism in Salem, Ore. Oregon State University - Cascades and the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association received the Oregon Tourism Development Award.
A new study by a team led by an Oregon State University - Cascades researcher finds that Head Start can make a positive impact in the lives of some of its highest risk children, both academically and behaviorally.
Published in the current issue of the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, the study sheds light on how Head Start has helped children living in non-parental care, or living with someone who is not a parent or step-parent by biology or adoption.
Athletes in Oregon State University - Cascades young sports program compete locally for the first time on Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27 during the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association's Northwest Conference. The conference takes place during the Sunnyside Qualifier at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. OSU-Cascades students will compete in the alpine and Nordic ski events. The scheduled race times and events are:
Saturday, January 26
10:00 a.m. - Collegiate Nordic Race, Sunnyside Qualifier, Race Start
Inspired by the momentum and promise of Oregon State University - Cascades, a Bend couple has made plans through their estate to fund an endowment that will support the campus. The $2 million commitment from Carmen and Mike Cutting is the largest gift in OSU-Cascades' history.
Income from the endowed fund will be used at the discretion of the vice president of OSU-Cascades to support academic degree programs.
A study has found that young, less-experienced surgeons made major surgical mistakes almost half the time during a 'simulated' gall bladder removal when they were distracted by noises, questions, conversation or other commotion in the operating room.
In this analysis, eight out of 18, or 44 percent of surgical residents made serious errors, particularly when they were being tested in the afternoon. By comparison, only one surgeon made a mistake when there were no distractions.
This fall, students who served in the United States military make up about five percent of the student body at Oregon State University - Cascades. Of the 40 students who are receiving veteran education benefits:
Oregon State University - Cascades posted official fall enrollment numbers this week, showing a slight increase over anticipated total enrollment. The campus has a total enrollment of 1,039 students, including 238 students taking lower-level courses at Central Oregon Community College in preparation for transferring to OSU-Cascades. This reflects an overall enrollment increase of 11 percent and a 39 percent increase in freshmen and sophomores.
Oregon State University - Cascades launched the 2012-2013 academic year with an anticipated enrollment of just over 1,000 students, including 237 students taking lower-level courses at Central Oregon Community College in preparation for transferring to OSU-Cascades. This reflects an overall enrollment increase of 9.7 percent and a 37 percent increase in freshmen and sophomores.
