Western Oregon University’s Department of Theatre and Dance invites you to experience the world premier of an original play entitled Half a Block From Home, the closing show of its 2012-2013 Season. Performances will be held May 29 through June 1 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on June 1 in Rice … Continue reading »
Students, faculty, staff and alumni at Western Oregon University are staging a reading of “8,” a powerful and moving play about marriage equality. Following the play will be a Q&A with representatives of Basic Rights Oregon discussing Oregon United for Marriage and the 2014 ballot initiative. Performances will be held on May 8 and 9 … Continue reading »
Western Oregon University will participate in the National Day of Silence on Friday, April 19. The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network hosts this annual event to raise awareness about the impact bullying and harassment has on LGBTQ youth. On Friday, students nationwide will participate in the event by pledging their silence and representing the voices … Continue reading »
Abby’s House at Western Oregon University is holding events throughout the month of April to increase public awareness about the prevalence and adverse effects of sexual assault, for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Abby’s House is a resource and referral center for a large variety of issues, and is available to persons of any gender. April … Continue reading »
Dr. Veronica “Nici” Vance, forensic scientist for the Oregon State Forensic Laboratory and State Forensic Anthropologist for the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office will speak at Western Oregon University on Monday, April 15 at noon in room 105 of the Health and Wellness Center. This event is part of the Social Science Symposium Series. The … Continue reading »
Nearly 1,500 students grades 9-12 will gather in Monmouth, Oregon on March 8, 2013 for the César E. Chávez Leadership Conference (CECLC), a day of educational and cultural workshops, visits with college representatives, and leadership trainings by nationally recognized speakers and educators. This conference is the premier statewide developmental event for Latino high school students. … Continue reading »
Western Oregon University will host two Witnesses to Innocence on March 7. Juan Roberto Meléndez-Colón and Greg Wilhoit spent a combined 23 years of their lives on death row before being exonerated. They will be touring several Oregon universities, concluding with a visit to WOU. This event begins at 7 p.m. in room 105 of the … Continue reading »
Western Oregon University guest artist and renowned printmaker, Qiushi Li, will show a new body of work in the Werner University Center (WUC) Art Gallery at Western Oregon University from Jan. 15 through Jan. 31, 2013 with an opening reception on Wednesday, January 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. There will also be a brown-bag lecture at noon … Continue reading »
The 6th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to be held at Western Oregon University for the week beginning Monday, Jan. 21. The theme for this year’s celebration is Unity & Community. The first event will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22. The film Brother Outsider will be held at noon in the Willamette Room of … Continue reading »
Western Oregon University (WOU) will host the 45th annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 30. The weekend will feature other events in addition to the traditional parade, tree lighting and indoor program. All events are free and open to the public. The tree lighting program begins at 6 p.m. with the parade, but the … Continue reading »
