The Evergreen State College

2700 Evergreen Pkwy Nw, Olympia, WA 98505 -  View Map

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• The Evergreen State College is a public, liberal arts and sciences college located in Olympia, Washington. In Evergreen's learning community, students can participate in interdisciplinary programs rather than taking individual classes that are focused on one disciplinary area. The Evergreen State College is designed for students who are curious about real life.
• Since opening its doors in 1971, Evergreen has established a national reputation for leadership in developing innovative interdisciplinary, collaborative and team-taught academic programs. The college has a vibrant undergraduate program, a graduate program, and seven public service centers that constitute a unique academic setting.
• The Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master in Teaching, Master in Public Administration, Master of Environmental Studies and Master in Education degrees. The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science are awarded in Liberal Arts. Evergreen students design academic pathways that allow them to concentrate in areas such as: biology, communications, computer science, energy systems, environmental studies, health and human services, humanities, language studies, management and business, marine studies, mathematics, Native American studies, performing arts, physical science, politics and economics, pre-law, pre-medicine, visual arts and more.
• Evergreen is fully accredited as a baccalaureate and graduate degree granting institution by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• Profile last updated: 06/02/2009.

In the News:

• OLYMPIA: Evergreen professor itching to talk about ants (The Olympian)
  posted on June 28, 2011 at 06:43:05 am
  The Evergreen State College entomology professor John Longino will share stories from his research on ant behavior at the next Science Cafe, 7 p.m. July 12, at Batdorf & Bronson Coffee House, 516 Capitol Way S., Olympia.
• Ex-Saint Martin’s star Poole to face Reign (The Olympian)
  posted on June 10, 2011 at 06:49:58 am
  Former Saint Martin’s standout Blake Poole, who was the Great Northwest Athletic Conference player of the year in men’s basketball this past winter as a senior, will be in Olympia on Saturday when he and the rest of the Bellingham Slam play the Olympia Reign at 7 p.m. at The Evergreen State College in an International Basketball League game.
• At low tide, so much is out there (The Olympian)
  posted on June 6, 2011 at 07:42:02 am
  Kara Quirke, a student at The Evergreen State College, was one of several volunteer beach naturalists who spent Sunday afternoon helping folks identify marine plants and animals during low tide at Burfoot Park near Olympia.
• Former Evergreen professor fined nearly $120,000 (Seattle Times)
  posted on June 3, 2011 at 06:29:11 pm
  The Washington State Executive Ethics Board today will announce its largest-ever penalty — a $119,578 fine against Jorge Gilbert, a former instructor at The Evergreen State College who did not account for at least $50,000 in student fees that he collected for a study-abroad program in Chile.
• Soldiers' names to be read Thursday at Evergreen (The Olympian)
  posted on May 26, 2011 at 03:12:20 am
  The names of every U.S. service member who has died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will be read during the Roll Call Memorial – Remembering & Honoring Fallen Soldiers, beginning at 7:30 a.m. today at The Evergreen State College, 2700 Evergreen Parkway N.W., Olympia.

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