Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Join OIT in Salem

OIT will be at the Capitol Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007. This will be an opportunity for legislators to learn more about our dynamic programs and outstanding graduates. We will have displays in the Galleria and are planning a public reception from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

OIT's Legislative priorities this session are the Oregon Center for Health Professions, a healthcare policy package, the Oregon Renewable Energy Center and maintaining the Higher Education budget as presented by Governor Kulongoski. You may view the Governor’s budget here. The Oregon University System Fact Sheet on the budget is available here.

Our focus will be two initiatives that will help shape Oregon’s future: the Oregon Center for Health Professions and the Oregon Renewable Energy Center. OIT is preparing to help close the gap between the industry need for more allied health professionals through the Center for Health Professions, while renewable energy will ensure Oregon’s sustainability.

The public is encouraged to stop by the Galleria and meet some of the wonderful people engaged in study, teaching and service through OIT. If you have friends or relatives in the Salem area, encourage them to stop by.

If you would like to attend the event, ASOIT is sponsoring a bus for students to travel that day. Call ASOIT at 885.1847.

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Martha Anne,
This doesn't have anything to do with OIT Day but I didn't see any way to post a new topic or write a message on here other than writing a comment. I'm concerned about why school wasn't cancelled today. I don't know what is involved in school closure or making the decision and I'm sure it's never an easy one. I am just concerned about the student's perspective. Since all the other schools are closed in the basin, there are several non traditional students including one of my officers, who may not be able to find childcare while she's at school today. I'm also concerned for students who don't live in the residence hall and have to brave the roads to come to campus. Seth and I grew up here and are used to driving in this weather but there are many students who aren't used to it and have to come from off campus to get to school today. We had to use four wheel drive during most of our ride to campus today. I know a couple months ago when SOU and some of the other schools were closed, many students commented on MySpace about how upset they were that we didn't have a snow day. I anticipate more anger from students on this topic. Again, I'm sure it wasn't an easy decision and if I knew more about what was taken into consideration during making this decision, I can better inform the students who are upset by this.
Thanks,
Chris Frazier

8:29 AM  

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