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For more than 50 years, �鶹�� has prepared future educators, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to confront the biggest challenges facing our world. One of the biggest problems we must solve together is climate change. Addressing this complex, global issue requires solutions grounded in sustainability, collaboration, and justice – values that are the foundation of an �鶹�� education. Of course, values alone will not be enough. Turning cherished �鶹�� ideals into action requires vision, creativity, and significant financial support.

In the Longhouse Education and Cultural Center

In addition to its flexible and strategic responses to the pandemic, the Longhouse Education and Cultural Center at �鶹�� recently marked a milestone anniversary with a special online event. Below is a brief snapshot of how the Longhouse celebrated — and how it has engaged and expanded its community over the past two-plus years.

Happy Anniversary

In November 2021, the Longhouse marked an anniversary: 25 years of supporting culture and arts in Indigenous communities and at �鶹��.

Leadership and Change

Greener grads are government leaders and artists. They are scientists and entrepreneurs. They are people who found their passion and purpose at �鶹��. The college, now 50, is dedicated to ensuring that students continue to dig deep and pursue their passions. It’s also committed to ensuring that every student feels a sense of opportunity and belonging when they come to campus.

The Grand Experiment

I entered �鶹�� as a first-year student in 1972, a member of the college’s second entering class—ready to be part of a new, bold effort in higher education. It was a transformative experience for me, as it is for many of our graduates. Four years after I began, I left �鶹�� ready to take on the world.

In November �鶹�� welcomed 450 local Latinx High School students for the 2022 Latinx Youth Summit. With 35 workshops, activities, and performances this summit immersed students in the exciting possibilities of college, careers, and personal growth for their futures. The theme for this summit was: "Quisieron enterrarnos, pero se les olvidó que somos semillas/They wanted to bury us, but they forgot that we are seeds." 

OLYMPIA – Both women’s and men’s wrestling and cross-country will be added to �鶹��’s student athletics programs starting in Fall 2023. 

“Student athletes make great Greeners,” said �鶹��’s president Dr. John Carmichael. “They are self-motivated and community minded. We look forward to welcoming more student-athletes to �鶹��.” 

OLYMPIA – �鶹��’s House of Welcome will host a forum with a speaker and a panel on “The Legacy of Residential Boarding Schools for Native Americans, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6-8pm at the s'gʷi gʷi ʔ altxʷ: House of Welcome on �鶹��’s Olympia campus at 2800 Dogtooth Lane, Olympia, WA 98505. 

Hello and happy fall 2022. This update will provide a brief overview of legislative related activities during the 2022 interim and some good news about campus!

OLYMPIA – For the first time ever, �鶹�� will welcome trick-or-treaters at its Lord Mansion, located in the heart of Olympia’s historic Capitol neighborhood.

From 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Halloween evening, staff, faculty, and student volunteers will be providing treats to all the ghosts, goblins, and of course, geoducks who venture up to the festively decorated “Monster Mansion.” There will also be photo opportunities with Speedy, the college’s mascot, throughout the night.

OLYMPIA – On a day where sports will be headline news in Seattle with the Seahawks and possibly the Mariners playing, �鶹�� in Olympia will be celebrating its own athletics program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16. 

�鶹��’s Recreation and Athletics Hall of Fame will induct alum and former head soccer coach, John Purtteman and the 2002 Men’s Basketball team.