MONMOUTH, Ore. – The ECMC Foundation has awarded Western Oregon University a $25,000 grant to support the 22nd annual Cesar E. Chavez Leadership Conference, which will be held at WOU on Friday, March 9, 2012. The conference is the premier statewide developmental event for Latino high school students. The event has a dual focus on … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Highest-ranking Hispanic woman in Combat Support Field of U.S. Army to speak at WOU
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, who at the time of her retirement was the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support Field of the U.S. Army will speak at Western Oregon University on Thursday, March 8, 2012. The keynote is free and open to the public. It will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the … Continue reading »
Thoroughly Modern Millie to premiere at WOU
MONMOUTH, – Western Oregon University Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” The production is directed and choreographed by Sharon Oberst, professor of dance, with musical direction by Solveig Holmquist, former professor of music. “Thoroughly Modern Millie” runs March 1 through 10 at Rice Auditorium on the WOU Campus. “Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a high-spirited … Continue reading »
Jessica Burke and Gwenn Seemel to exhibit paintings at Western Oregon University
MONMOUTH – The Cannon Gallery of Art at Western Oregon University is pleased to present the artwork of Jessica Burke and Gwenn Seemel. The exhibit, “Image, Identity, Allegory: Portraits by Jessica Burke and Gwenn Seemel,” includes drawings and paintings and will be on view at the Cannon Gallery from February 22 to March 23, 2012. … Continue reading »
Mission 1856 campaign launched to raise scholarship funds and alumni involvement
MONMOUTH – Western Oregon University’s Annual Fund has embarked on a new campaign to improve alumni involvement and improve scholarships: Mission 1856. WOU is looking for 1,856 donors, in honor of the university’s founding year, to give back this fiscal year for the continued success of Western and its students. The Annual Fund is looking … Continue reading »
Winter Preview Day for prospective students on Feb. 11
MONMOUTH – Western Oregon University’s Winter Preview Day will be held Saturday, Feb. 11. This is a free event for prospective students interested in WOU to learn more about educational opportunities and campus life. Attendees can apply for admission and receive a decision by the end of the day. Students who have applied for admission … Continue reading »
Western Oregon University receives donation from NetApp
MONMOUTH – Western Oregon University is the recipient of a NetApp storage system valued at $70,000. WOU currently uses NetApp storage systems to provide highly available data to students, faculty and staff. WOU is grateful for this donation in light of continuing state budget cuts that diminish the ability for the university to refresh equipment … Continue reading »
