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Award-winning author, journalist and essayist Kristen Millares Young is the Fall 2024 Visiting Writer in Oregon State University - Cascades' MFA in Writing program. She is the author of the novel “Subduction.” The novel was named a staff pick by The Paris Review, referred to as “whip-smart” by The Washington Post and a “brilliant debut”...
Saturday, October 12 Events are free to the public, except dinner (see below) 1 to 6 p.m. on the OSU-Cascades campus, 1500 SW Chandler Avenue, Bend, Oregon. On-campus parking is free for the event. 1 p.m. Native Artist Demonstrations Native Artists and Culture Bearers from the Tananáwit Artists Community of Warm Springs will demonstrate traditional...
Are you interested in saving water in your landscape? If so, register for our Spring Gardening Seminar on April 12 at 1 p.m. The registration fee is $5. Join us to learn from two experienced OSU-certified Master Gardeners about implementing a water conservation project. The seminar will cover topics such as irrigation review and strategies,...
Join the OSU Cascades MFA Program Faculty for a reading of published works and works-in-progress on September 21st at 6:30pm in Obsidian 207. This faculty reading is part of the MFA Program's Fall '25 residency. Faculty will read from published work as well as works-in-progress, sell their books, and mingle with audience members after. The...
A contemporary novelist, short story writer and memoirist, Hannah Pittard is celebrated for the wit, emotional resonance and fearless storytelling found in her works. Her latest book, “If You Love It Let It Kill You,” was praised by the New York Times as “a sharp, propulsive portrait of fractured love and lingering grief.” Pittard is...
Explore and celebrate the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs through a showcase of traditional regalia and Native dancing, traditional tribal crafts and artistry, and a round dance with the Grammy-nominated Black Lodge Singers. OSU-Cascades and the Confederated Tribes share an acknowledged partnership. The event is supported with a grant from...
Experience the haunting beauty of Yagódy, a Ukrainian ensemble making a rare North American appearance at Bend’s Tower Theatre. Blending ancient folk melodies with Balkan rhythms, theatrical costumes, and powerful vocals, Yagódy offers a performance that’s both musically rich and visually stunning. This concert marks the debut of the OSU-Cascades and PRAx Presents concert series....
Join OSU Cascades biomechanics researcher JJ Hannigan for a look at the science behind running shoes. Hannigan will explain how design elements influence movement patterns, comfort and injury risk — knowledge he’s developed through years of research aimed at improving human health and performance. Participants will leave with practical strategies for choosing footwear that supports...
OSU-Cascades and PRAx present “BeLoud, BeLoved, BeLonging,” a powerful collaboration by Pulitzer Prize-winning percussionist Andy Akiho and Grammy-nominated wind quintet Imani Winds. This bold, genre-defying and Grammy-nominated performance blends percussion and wind arrangements in a bold exploration of justice and art.
Community members of all ages are invited to a fun, low-pressure golf-putting tournament at Eagle Crest Resort. The event takes place on the resort’s 18-hole putting course and includes a lunch reception, with putter and golf ball rentals available if needed. Participants play for fun while supporting a meaningful cause: the OSU-Cascades Basic Needs Fund....
Award-winning novelist Carter Sickels, a nationally recognized LGBTQ writer, visits OSU-Cascades for a public reading presented by the MFA in Writing program. His novel The Prettiest Star was named Best LGBT Book of the Year by O Magazine, and he is a recipient of Lambda Literary’s Duggins Prize. The evening features a reading, conversation, and book signing.