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May 27, 2021
Oregon State University’s new Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy will advance research and curriculum development, technical skills training and leadership programming for the U.S. outdoor industry.
Based in OSU’s Division of Extension and Engagement, partners in the center are the College of Forestry and OSU-Cascades in Bend.
“With this cross-university partnership, OSU is making a significant commitment to education and research that will help the outdoor recreation economy thrive and contribute to current and future career opportunities and job skills training for people throughout the nation,” said Interim OSU President Becky Johnson.
The center will facilitate industry and academic collaboration and spearhead the development of education, training and research, deepening OSU’s commitment to leveraging the university’s expertise, industry connections and academic programs in natural resources, outdoor products, sustainability, and tourism,