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CAREERS EDITION 2014 WSU Vancouver W WSU Vancouver is the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington WSU Vancouver dedicated its new campus in the Salmon Creek area in 1996. Ten years later, in fall 2006, the uni- versity began serving freshmen and sophomores. For the 2013/2014 school year, more than 3,000 students enrolled, and 915 received degrees at the 2014 commencement cere- mony. WSU Vancouver offers 20 bachelor’s degrees, eight mas- ter’s degrees and three doctoral degrees. Students may also be enrolled in science graduate study programs in the School of Biological Sciences in Pullman and pursue their entire degree at WSU Vancouver, greatly enhancing the number of degrees available at the master’s and doctoral level. PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED SU Vancouver was formally established in 1989 as one of four campuses that make up the Washington State University system. Today, WSU Vancouver is celebrating 25 years of progress in pro- viding access to baccalaureate-level education for the peo- ple of Southwest Washington and beyond. The university’s motto says it all: “Stay close. Go far.” Initially, WSU Vancouver served graduate students and upper-division students transferring from community col- leges to complete their bachelor’s degrees. Classes were held in Bauer Hall on the Clark College campus. In 1990, at the first commencement, 38 new graduates received their degrees. A Seattle Fire Department officer at the Museum of Science and Industry ‘Seattle Fire Day at MOHAI’’ event last October. Children at the event learn that firefighters are there to help and that they should not run away from them in an emergency. National reputation, local focus WSU Vancouver is the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington—offering big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university’s 150 doctoral teaching scholars address critical challenges in more than 37 fields of study. The research conducted by faculty and students has both global and local impact—fuelling economic growth and develop- ment in Southwest Washington. In laboratories and classrooms at WSU Vancouver, stu- dents and faculty work together to tackle the most complex and difficult issues of the modern world. Students have the opportunity to work closely with nationally known experts on their research to learn, discover and innovate. The uni- See WSU on page 10 The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is at the forefront of low- ering and containing health care costs, improving health care quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. Employment with the Oregon Health Authority represents more than just a job. It is an opportunity to serve fellow citi- zens across our beautiful state. OHA seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. OHA fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flex- ibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to partici- pate and contribute to their full potential. We invite you to visit us online to learn more about OHA and the career paths available (www.oregonjobs.org). You might just find that Oregon Health Authority, and the State of Oregon itself, is the right place for you and your career to call home. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.OREGON.GOV/OHA We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who actively supports Equal Access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Sexual Orientation or Disability. 5-7-14 May 21, 2014 The Skanner News Careers Edition Page 9
