On this day in 1967, the 16th Governor of the State of Washington Daniel J. Evans signed the legislation authorizing the formation of the Evergreen State College. The state Legislature did not want “just another four year college” bound by rigid structures of tradition. Governor Dan Evans expressed the need to “unshackle our educational thinking from traditional patterns.” And so, on a beautiful piece of land on Cooper Point, Evergreen’s 1,000- acre campus and 3,000-foot Puget Sound beachfront became a living laboratory for creative and scientific inspiration and research.
March 21st, 1967. Cabinet members join Governor Daniel J. Evans to sign legislation creating the first 4-year public college founded in the 20th century: The Evergreen State College
Following his role as governor, Evans served as the second president of The Evergreen State College from 1977 to 1983. The Evergreen State College campus library is named in his honor.
We are honored to have the former governor and former college president join us for the celebration and installment of George Bridges, Ph.D. as the President of the College on Friday, April 22, 2016. The weekend of activities will include an Alumni Showcase, a film screening and a Day of Service on Saturday, April 23rd.
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