Oregon State University President Ed Ray will deliver a State of the University address April 2 at the Tower Theatre in Bend.

Topics will include the expansion of OSU-Cascades to a four-year branch campus and its impact on the region.

Open to the public, the event runs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend. Up to 200 guests are invited to a reception following the program at the Liberty Theatre.

The event is free but registration is required by Tuesday to attend.

Contact: www.osualum.com/soubend or 877-678-2837.