Students at The Evergreen State College will see everything from a new student operated café to art galleries, an indoor waterfall and an amphitheatre performance space after a 'yes' vote from enrolled students for a student fee that will significantly enhance the College Activities Building (CAB).

Evergreen’s Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the new $5.75 per credit fee July 12.

Ed Sorger, a 35-year veteran of the Lacey Police Department has been appointed chief of police at The Evergreen State College. Sorger, who served in numerous roles with Lacey Police, has credentials that include the FBI National Academy for police administrators and an Executive Law Enforcement certification from the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Tina Wirihana transforms traditional Maori weaving techniques and forms by using 21st century materials and infusing them with her unique warmth and joyful love of life. The artist, who lives in Rotorua, Aotearoa/New Zealand, created these works during her Spring Quarter residency, which was sponsored by Evergreen's Longhouse Educational and Cultural Center and Te Waka Toi Creative NZ.

Gallery IV is located on the fourth floor of the Daniel J. Evans Library Building at The Evergreen State College. The display runs until July 21.

Evergreen named only public college in the west that 'changes lives'

Washington's liberal arts college one of only three schools in West to receive honor

A revised and expanded book by a former New York Times education editor features The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash. as one of two public institutions in the nation as a "College That Changes Lives."

Magda Costantino, director of The Evergreen State College's Center for Educational Improvement, received the 2005 Douglas Fellowship from the Washington State Historical Society at the group's 115th annual meeting on June 17.

The Douglas Fellowship is presented to a person or group of individuals who have made significant contributions to Washington state or local history.

The Friends of the Evergreen Library host the third annual Evergreen 5k Run/Walk Sunday, June 18. The race begins at 9 a.m.

The course for the 5k race encircles the college campus, giving participants a chance to experience one of the most beautiful college campuses in the region, a great way for parents and recent graduates to explore the campus. Participants will receive Cool Performance t-shirts and winners receive custom medals designed by Evergreen artist Susan Johns. Awards will be given for best male/female overall, masters, and the top three runners in each age division.

Candidates for the position of Director of Police Services at The Evergreen State College will be available for public interviews June 6, 7 and 8 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in Seminar II, room E3107.

Ed Sorger will be available on June 6. Mr. Sorger has served in the Lacey Police Department since 1971 assuming the position of patrol commander in 1994. Mr. Sorger is currently serving as Evergreen's interim director of police services.

June 1 , 2006

With more than 15,000 expected at Super Saturday, parking will be near capacity around The Evergreen State College, but there's a great way to beat the traffic!

Intercity Transit is the best way to get to Super Saturday, with special park-and-ride service every 10 minutes between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The park-and-ride shuttle location is at the Department of Licensing building, 405 Black Lake Blvd. at 4th Avenue.

OLYMPIA — The largest one-day festival in Washington brings more than 15,000 people to The Evergreen State College's beautiful Olympia campus every year. From great food and unique crafts to music and culture – come Bring on the Fun at Super Saturday 2006 – June 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Evergreen. Admission and parking at Super Saturday is free.