Did you know Evergreen produces TED talks?  Yup.  In 2012, some of our campus leaders in sustainability got together with alumni working in a variety of sustainability fields to produce the first TEDxEvergreen.  It was, of course, successful, so they did it again last February. Tune in to see some of the latest thinking on critical environmental issues from some of Evergreen’s best critical thinkers.

TEDxTheEvergreenStateCollege (02/25/13)

Galerie Fotoland is thrilled to present our first ever photography competition for Evergreen students.  We invite you to come see this eclectic and dynamic collection of photographs on display in the first floor lobby of the Daniel J. Evans Library building (right outside Photoland).

This photograph by George Silver was awarded first place. It was created in the Beginning Digital Photography class in Summer 2012.

The exhibition, sponsored by Photoland and the Daniel J. Evans Library, was curated and juried by four of Photoland’s student interns: Race Dillon, Emily Hoppe, Kathleen Moloney, and Emma Tronier.  They asked current Evergreen students to submit their best work and they received enthusiastic responses.  The exhibit includes 28 pieces created by 21 student artists who used a verity of photographic processes including both darkroom and digital work.

The second place photograph, created by Lily Smith in the Beginning Photography class, Winter 2013.

Congratulations to George Silver who received first place, and a $100 gift certificate; Lily Smith, second place and a $75 gift certificate, and Andrew Chard, Dakota Barnard, and Stacie Feldman whose collaborative piece received the third place prize and a $50 gift certificate.  We’d also like to give a big thanks to everyone who submitted work to the show!

The third place photograph, created by Andrew Chard, Dakota Barnard, and Stacie Feldman in the Color and Lighting class, Winter 2013.

Come stop by Galerie Fotoland to see the rest of the show!

Photoland Intern Emily Hoppe hanging a photograph by Moses Dane. – Andrew Jeffers photo.

Originally posted by Inside Evergreen

We are pleased to announce the opening of a satellite location of the Thurston County Food Bank (TCFB) beginning Tuesday, April 9, from 4 to 6 pm in the Center for Community-Based Learning and Action (CCBLA) in Seminar II 2115.  This program is also being sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and the Campus Food Coalition which is a student organization.

Members of the college community and residents of Thurston County will be able to obtain one bag of non-perishable basic food items intended to provide one week of assistance (vegetarian bags will be available by request) on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 pm in the CCBLA.  Individuals accessing this service will be asked to complete an intake form and provide identification if possible. Those who complete an intake form at Evergreen or another location of the TCFB are eligible for the service 15 times during the year from the Evergreen Satellite or any other location of the TCFB.  The impact of the Evergreen Satellite will be assessed toward the end of spring quarter in order to determine summer and fall continuation.

The Campus Food Pantry located in Police Services will continue to be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Pantry will provide one or two items for immediate need.  Identification is not necessary to obtain items from the Pantry. Continue reading →

A young boy familiarizes himself with the tools at the bike shop on Tuesday. He and his dad stopped by to get his bike in working order for family trail rides. — Shauna Bittle photo

Over the past couple of weeks, spring in Olympia has felt like, well, spring anywhere else. We’ve been treated to cherry blossoms, blue skies and warm temperatures–and when it’s this nice, there’s just one thing to do: get outside!

The volunteers at the Evergreen Bike Shop have been doing their part by helping visitors get their bicycles (literally) in gear. They are well-stocked with tools and bike stands, and have a number of miscellaneous parts free for those in need. In true Greener fashion, they don’t do repairs on order; but are on-site to help riders figure out how to do their own repairs, and to lend a helping hand.

If you need some help getting your bicycle back on its wheels, stop by and see them. Hours are posted on the door.

A father and son stop by to replace a brake cable and adjust the gears on the boy’s bike. The Bike Shop is open to members of the broader community in addition to Evergreen students and staff. — Shauna Bittle photo

An Evergreen student stops by to adjust his seat and ask about the available parts at the Bike Shop. — Shauna Bittle photo

A volunteer helps a student figure out the cause of his bike’s slipping gears at the Evergreen Bike Shop. — Andrew Jeffers photo

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The cast joins together at the finale of The Beggar’s Opera during dress rehearsal. The play will run for three nights: March 7th, 8th and 9th. — Shauna Bittle photo

This quarter has seen an amazing transformation in the students of Musical Theater in Cultural Context. In the fall they were scholars of historical theater, as they studied musicals from a range of both eras and cultures. Then, in the winter quarter, they transformed themselves into singers, actors and actresses to stage the 18th century musical The Beggar’s Opera. In just a few short months, they auditioned for roles, learned dozens of songs, and physically transformed their rehearsal space into a theater (while the COM undergoes renovations). Tonight, they will stage the first of three performances.

We’ve had the honor over the quarter to witness their work and its results, and we’ve documented every step of the way in one of our most ambitious video projects to date. We captured some beautiful moments as the students traveled back in time to connect with their inner scoundrels and wenches. Faculty Rose Jang and Marla Elliott also sat with us to talk about how the Evergreen approach enriches theatrical studies, and how the opera itself relates to contemporary life. We’re so excited to present this video, and we hope it will make you excited about catching this amazing production.

Additional images are available in the new Academic Projects gallery.
Originally posted by Inside Evergreen