OICF Website Redesign & Social Networking Sites Launched
on Nov 11 2009 in Press Release by Brent WilderThe Oregon Independent College Foundation (OICF) is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned website and social networking sites (Facebook and LinkedIn). The domain name remains the same: www.oicf.org, but the site has been completely revamped. With the help of Threadless Media and Classen Design, both Portland based companies; future visitors to the site [...]
OICF Elects New Board Chair and Trustee
on Oct 09 2009 in Board of Trustees, Press Release by Bob PotterThe Oregon Independent College Foundation (OICF) is pleased to announce that Mohan Nair, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Executive at The Regence Group, was elected Chair of the OICF Board of Trustees at the Foundation’s Fall 2009 Annual Meeting. M. Lee Pelton, President of Willamette University, was elected Vice Chair, replacing Thomas J. Hochstettler, [...]
OICF Raises More Than $1.04 Million in FY09 Campaign
on Oct 06 2009 in Press Release by Brent WilderThe Oregon Independent College Foundation (OICF) annual campaign ended on a positive note, raising more than $1.04 million dollars on behalf of the ten member colleges and universities. The generous support of over 170 corporate, foundation and individuals during the OICF’s FY2009, which ended June 30, continues to provide significant support to Oregon’s leading independent [...]
OICF Distributes $27,000 in UPS Scholarships to Ten Oregon Private Colleges
on Oct 06 2009 in Press Release by Bob PotterThe Oregon Independent College Foundation (OICF), a Foundation for Independent Higher Education (FIHE) affiliated state association, will distribute $27,000 in UPS Scholarship funds to ten Oregon private colleges and universities. FIHE awarded more than $1.6 million in scholarships from its UPS Educational Endowment Fund to private institutions of higher learning across the nation. These scholarships [...]
OICF/CASA of Oregon Partnership
on Apr 03 2009 in Press Release by Bob PotterOICF and CASA of Oregon form partnership to offer MESA College Initiative to Oregon students with limited financial resources to attend one of Oregon’s ten leading independent colleges
As part of its continuing development in the area of diversity and to aid member colleges in increasing their representation and retention of underrepresented students, the Oregon Independent [...]
19th Annual César E. Chávez Leadership Conference
on Mar 16 2009 in Press Release by Bob PotterNine OICF colleges participated in a career and college fair associated with the 19th Annual César E. Chávez Leadership Conference on March 6 held on the campus of Western Oregon University. Over 1,400 Latino high school students from Multnomah, Washington, Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn-Benton and Clackamas Counties participated in this year’s conference, which is the [...]
Students and Professionals Debate Solutions to Ethical Dilemmas at the 2009 Ethics Bowl
on Mar 01 2009 in Ethics Bowl, Press Release by Bob PotterUniversity of Portland comes out on top at Annual Competition
Students from the University of Portland defeated Willamette University to win the 4th Annual Ethics Bowl of the Oregon Independent College Foundation (OICF) on February 28, 2009. Strong teams from Warner Pacific College and defending champion Concordia University were also top contenders.
Hosted by Marylhurst University, the [...]
2009 OICF Ethics Bowl
on Feb 18 2009 in Ethics Bowl, Press Release by Bob PotterTop Regional Corporate & Community Leaders meet
Students from Ten Oregon Colleges & Universities in 2009 Ethics Bowl:
“Ethics & Contemporary Society”
What to do with frozen embryos that have no immediate plans for in vitro fertilization? Should government agencies create ethical guidelines for the nation’s banks to consider as they do business? Do those who use social [...]
OICF Holds Annual Scholarship Luncheon
on Feb 13 2009 in Press Release by Bob PotterThe Oregon Independent College Foundation (OICF) held its annual corporate Named Scholarship luncheon on Friday, February 13th at the NW Natural building. The OICF brought together 125 corporate members and students, allowing scholarship recipients to meet and thank donors face to face. Featured speakers included Richard Brown, Senior Vice President of Bank of America, Judi [...]
Alaska Airlines Keeps OICF Colleges and Universities Flying in 2009
on Dec 20 2008 in Press Release by Bob PotterSince 1986, Alaska Airlines has provided an annual in-kind contribution of round-trip, coach class flight vouchers for use by the OICF member colleges. For 2009 Alaska Airlines officials generously renewed their support, contributing 85 tickets for use by the colleges in their work to recruit students, meet with donors, and allow students to travel to [...]