CONTACTS:
• Barb Holder, Office of the Chancellor, 360-546-9580, barbrah@vancouver.wsu.edu
• Brenda Alling, Office of Marketing and Communications, 360-546-9601, brenda_alling@vancouver.wsu.edu
VANCOUVER, Wash. - Washington State University Vancouver will present Rogers Weed, director of the Washington State Department of Commerce at the Chancellor's Seminar Series on Friday, January 15 at 11:45 a.m. in the Firstenburg Student Commons. Weed will address "Achieving Washington's Innovation Economy: Priorities for Growth during Tough Times."
Weed will begin by offering an overview of the economy and current state budget. He'll then offer insight into new Department of Commerce directions and priorities for growing and improving jobs throughout Washington state. He'll cover how the public and private sectors can work together to ensure our state is globally competitive and builds on its strengths to sustain a vibrant economy.
Weed, a former Microsoft executive, was appointed by Governor Chris Gregoire as director of the Department of Commerce in March 2009. Weed works to fulfil the governor's clear mission to retain the jobs and companies that call Washington state home today and attract new ones.
The Chancellor's Seminar Series is open to the public. Tickets are $25 and include the lecture, lunch and parking. For tickets call 360-694-2588 or visit .
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø's Chancellor's Seminar Series thoughtfully examines timely topics and extends an invitation to exchange ideas. The series gathers students, faculty, staff, business leaders, elected officials and community members on campus for an in-depth conversation about a topic of current interest or concern. Guests are encouraged to ask questions and share ideas after the presentation.
Plan to attend the final lecture of the 2009/2010 academic year, Friday, March 5, when Ann Daley, executive director of the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board presents, "System Design: A Roadmap for Higher Education in Washington."
All Chancellor's Seminar Series events begin at 11:45 a.m. and are held on campus in the Firstenburg Student Commons. To learn more about the series and the speakers, visit .
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø is celebrating 20 years of bringing quality education, research and service to the citizens of Southwest Washington. The campus is located at 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø offers 16 bachelor's degrees, 10 master's degrees, one doctorate degree and more than 36 fields of study. Learn more at .
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