VANCOUVER, Wash. - Steven Hill, administrator, Washington State Health Care Authority is the first guest speaker at Washington State University Vancouver's 2009 Chancellor's Seminar Series. Hill's talk, "Health Care Reform: A Moral and Fiscal Imperative," will take place Friday, Sept. 25 at 11:45 in the Firstenburg Student Commons.
Hill will offer background from a state and national perspective on health care issues that shape the debate: affordability, quality and access. Hear Hill's thoughts on the course of health care reform and the implications for families, employers and governments. 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.
Save these dates to attend the whole series:
Friday, November 13, Barry Hewlett, 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Professor of Anthropology, "Containing Ebola Outbreaks: Lessons for Bio-security and H1N1 (Swine Flu)"
Friday, January 15, Rogers Weed, Director, Washington State Department of Commerce, "How Can the State Work with Businesses and Partners to Grow and Improve Jobs?"
Friday, March 5, Ann Daley, Executive Director, Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board, "System Design Plan and its Affect on Higher Education"
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 the .
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