OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast region in August, and schools around Washington stepped forward to do their part in assisting displaced students from the areas affected by the storm.

Evergreen enrolled five students whose schools were affected by Katrina. Evergreen also committed to waive tuition for these students for at least two quarters.

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Event features panel discussion on public policy surrounding Gulf disaster

The Evergreen Master of Public Administration Student Union sponsors "What the Water Has Revealed: A Community Discussion about Hurricane Katrina and the Priorities of Government" Friday, Oct. 14 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Seminar II building in room B1107.

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Evergreen State College’s 14th Annual Graduate School Fair is slated for October 26, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Longhouse Education and Cultural Center.

The fair will feature graduate and professional school recruiters from around the country who will be available to speak with prospective students about their programs. The fair will also host test prearation specialists and career counselors. The event is sponsored by the Career Development Center,

Combination: Artworks by Morgan Peck, Suzanne E. Reed, and Kensuke Yamada

Gallery II, through October 28

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Boeing Company has announced a $24,350 gift to the Northwest Native American Reading Curriculum, a project co-sponsored by The Evergreen State College and led by Magda Costantino, director of the Evergreen Center for Educational Improvement and Denny Hurtado, director of the Office of Indian Education at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

OLYMPIA Wash. -- Evergreen's Organic Farm offers several opportunities for community members to get their hands dirty, learn about organic gardening and see sustainable agriculture in action. The farm is open during daylight hours for self-guided tours of the gardens, the bio-diesel reactor and the animals raised on the farm. The Organic Farm is on the south edge of the campus at 2712 Lewis Road. Call 867-6160 in advance to arrange a group tour.

OLYMPIA Wash. -- The Evergreen State College is welcoming the largest-ever freshman class this week - as well as its largest-ever total enrollment at nearly 4500 students. Many students have been moving into college residence halls since last week in preparation for the first day of classes on Monday Sept. 26.

A celebration of music and the premiere of "Veil of Fear," a documentary by students of The Evergreen State College, 7 p.m. Sept. 30. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Guest Performers: St. John's Episcopal Compline Choir, Cera Impala-female vocalist
Film: Veil Of Fear

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Enduring Legacies Reservation-Based Project, a partnership of The Evergreen State College, Grays Harbor College and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, has received an $800,000 award from Lumina Foundation for Education. Lumina Foundation is an Indianapolis-based, private foundation dedicated to expanding access and success in education beyond high school.

The Washington Center Announces a Benefit Concert to be held at:

Where: The Washington Center
When: Thursday, September 22, 2005
Time: 7:30 pm

The Washington Center will host a benefit concert to aid the evacuees and victims of Hurricane Katrina. The evening will consist of music on the Main Stage, with 9 local musical artists:

Dennis Hastings Quartet: The number one male Jazz vocalist in the northwest music scene today.