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51°µÍø in the News: Climate Action Plan, enrollment big stories for media

Story by James Hill

October

Here is a look at some of the news stories about 51°µÍø from around the local area and the nation in October. In total, 51°µÍø events and people appeared 71 times in the local community or national online media, newspapers or TV/radio.

Oct. 1, the Lake Oswego Review highlighted 51°µÍø’s Climate Action Plan and its enrollment increase.

In the October issue of Oregon Business, 51°µÍø was mentioned in an article about Tillamook Bay’s expansion.

Oct. 3, reported that Benson High tech has a partnership with 51°µÍø to help develop the school integrate green principles into its coursework.

Oct. 13, KINK and OPB ran stories about 51°µÍø’s dramatic enrollment increase.

Oct. 13, the Portland Skanner featured Cascade Campus’ Fire Protection Technology program and the challenges of recruiting more minorities to its ranks.

Oct. 14, The Portland Observer highlighted 51°µÍø’s efforts to bolster security and emergency preparedness at the Cascade Campus.

Oct. 15, and the highlighted the upcoming details of the Harvest Festival at the Rock Creek Campus

Oct. 20, Bill Graves reported more lower-income students are turning to community colleges.

Oct. 20, , KGW TV, , , , and the Daily Journal of Commerce showcased the $1 million State Energy Program money to 51°µÍø-Sylvania’s Net Zero plan.

Oct. 20, the Asian Reporter featured 51°µÍø’s Climate Action Plan.

Oct. 23, spotlighted the Harvest Festival and its connection to 51°µÍø’s sustainability efforts.

Oct. 26, featured 51°µÍø’s big enrollment increase and its drive to get greener.

Oct. 28, highlighted the surge in fall enrollment.

Oct. 29, featured the smoking ban and how easy its been since Sept. 9 enforcing the policy.

Oct. 30, the Chronicle of Higher Education listed 51°µÍø’s yearly cost of tuition and fees versus other institutions in the state and country.