On March 20, Washington state Governor Gary Locke signed legislation that authorizes him to appoint a student to the governing boards of the state's public four-year institutions. The bill will take effect 90 days after being signed into law. The governor will select the student representatives from lists of 3-5 candidates selected by the schools' student bodies. The Evergreen campus is working to develop a collaborative, representative process to select names to forward to the governor. A festival of activity featuring live music from Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana and Coran, salsa dancers, as well as vendors, contests and children's activities.
All events are free and open to the public.
The Festival is celebrating its eleventh year of entertainment. In Other Words Books and Resources in Portland and The Evergreen State College Tacoma Campus. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Bring your family and join Lynda Barry '78 and other alumni and members of the Evergreen community. Dr. Power will discuss the shifting economic role of natural resources in the Pacific Northwest.