Ambassadors
Introducing your….
Abby Allison Alondra Alyse Athena Brooke Caite Candi Cole Daniel Daniela Denica Devon Jasmine Julie Kasse
Kaylee Kendral Macy Mandy Mark McKenzie Nereida Nicole Nyssa PJ Rikki Sam Sarah Steven Trisha Victoria
Kaylee
Year in school: Junior
Major: Business Leadership, Management & Organization
Graduating high school: Parma High School, Parma, ID
Why choose EOU: It is small, close to home and it gives me an abundance of new opportunity while also providing the intimate learning environment.
Favorite memory of EOU: Supporting athletic teams and watching them do well in conference and nationally!
Favorite part of being an ambassador: I love sharing my favorite things about EOU!
Having fun in La Grande: Between work and school, fun in La Grande consists of watching movies at the Granada or having s’mores at Morgan Lake and Wallowa Lake. I also enjoy playing volleyball at Riverside Park.
Devon
Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Art
Graduating high school from: Baker High School, Baker City, OR
Why choose EOU: Because it is close to my home and offered the program I want to study. EOU is unique because it’s one of the few public universities that offer personal studio space as an undergraduate.
Favorite memory of EOU: Having my art selected for the Student Jury Show in the Spring as a Freshman.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: I’m an ambassador because I want to be a positive representative of EOU and show prospective students how exciting it is to be a Mountaineer!
Having fun in La Grande: Going hiking and playing tennis.
Abby
Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Communications and Business
Graduating high school from: Kent, WA
Why choose EOU: I have never lived in a rural area before and wanted to try something new. I also want to continue my dance career and chose a school with a dance team. I heard about the caring teachers and amazing class sizes.
Favorite memory of EOU: Performing at half-time in the pouring rain!
Favorite part of being an ambassador: I have a lot of school spirit for EOU and want everyone to feel comfortable coming to college for the first time.
Having fun in La Grande: Hiking with friends to Van Patten Lake.
Alondra
Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Sociology
Graduating high school from: Medford, OR
Why choose EOU: The setting is beautiful and everyone, including town and campus, are so welcoming.
Favorite memory of EOU: Sledding down 8th Street hill and next to Hunt Hall – some of the best sledding anywhere!
Favorite part of being an ambassador: I want others to see how great EOU is!
Having fun in La Grande: I hike a lot with my friends, movie nights and star-gazing.
Caite
Year in school: Senior
Major: Music
Graduating high school from: Sitka, AK
Why choose EOU: I love the smaller school atmosphere.
Favorite memory of EOU: Playing campus wide hide-and-seek.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: I want future EOU students to have the same amazing experience that I have had!
Having fun in La Grande: I love to get involved in the community: Community ensembles, local organizations and the Farmer’s Market.
Jasmine
Year in school: Junior
Major: Sociology
Graduating high school: Henrietta High School, Heppner, OR
Why choose EOU: It is far enough from home to be independent but close enough to visit.
Favorite memory of EOU: WOW (Week of Welcome) because I love interacting with new people.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: Lending a helping hand and changing lives.
Having fun in La Grande: Go to the movies and parks, and shop downtown.
Daniela
Year in school: Senior
Major: English
Graduating high school: The Dalles Wahtonka High School, The Dalles, OR
Why choose EOU: For the economical price and for the small class sizes.
Favorite memory of EOU: When a squirrel dug a left over pop-tart from the trash. Making friends in Biology lab.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: I like to help others have a positie experience here at EOU.
Having fun in La Grande: I like to go on hikes to Morgan Lake and visit downtown shops.
Candi
Year in school: Senior
Major: Business Administration
Graduating high school from: La Grande, OR
Why choose EOU: It is here in my community, very convenient. Small class sizes are great because I get more one-on-one attention. The Business Administation program is excellent!
Favorite memory of EOU: Getting personally asked to be the new Student Resource Advocate for the University.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: I truly feel that becoming involved in what goes on around you is very important, and to have ownership in your life. Being an ambassador has allowed me to share my unique perspective and experiences with others!
Having fun in La Grande: Doing anything outdoors: hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, back-packing, skiing, etc. Also, going to local parks and shopping!
Macy
Year in school: Senior
Major: Psychology
Graduating high school: Umatilla High School, Hermiston, OR
Why choose EOU: I love the beauty of the campus when I toured. The scholarships to attend were an extra bonus.
Favorite memory of EOU: The foam dance; it is great that the college will put on big events for students to enjoy.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: Giving students tours at the campus and being able to let them know what Eastern offers.
Having fun in La Grande: I enjoy doing activities in groups that include hiking, swimming or the Maridell Center.
Nicole
Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Pre-Optometry and Exercise Science
Graduating high school from: Beaverton, OR
Why choose EOU: Because it is an affordable school with a private school feel to it.
Favorite memory of EOU: Week of Welcome adn all the fun events that were planned for us.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: I love this school and I want to show everyone how great it is.
Having fun in La Grande: Go to the movies and go hiking and camping.
Kasse
Year in school: Senior
Major: Biochemistry
Graduating high school:Sutherlin High School, Sutherlin, OR
Why choose EOU: My hometown veterinarian recommended it. I stayed because of the small class sizes, amazing professors, and great atmosphere.
Favorite memory of EOU: Traveling to New Orleans to present research at te National American Chemical Society Conference.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: Introducing prospective students to campus and meeting great people who are involved with campus.
Having fun in La Grande: Exploring the communities in the valley.
Mark
Year in school: Senior
Major: Computer Science
Graduating high school: Nome Beltz High School, Nome AK
Why choose EOU: Because of the size of campus. I was used to a small community and I like how at Eastern everyone knows each other. It is in the perfect location surrounded by trees and mountains. It is a great place for outdoor adventures.
Favorite memory of EOU: My outdoor experiences.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: Helping prospective students get acquainted with campus; seeing all the new students at Week of Welcome.
Having fun in La Grande: Going to Anthony Lakes to ski and snowboard.
Kendral
Year in school: Senior
Major: Physical Activity & Health – Health and Wellness
Graduating high school: La Grande High School, La Grande, OR
Why choose EOU: Pre-dental Hygiene Program and the hometown friends and family.
Favorite memory of EOU: I am a non-traditional student and have two children. All of my time away from school is spent with them to experience their firsts in life. Academically I had my best term ever during summer 2014 with four A’s and a B!
Favorite part of being an ambassador: It is a good group of people to be around and involved.
Having fun in La Grande:Attending EOU Athletic events, visiting parks, and eating out.
Daniel
Year in school: Senior
Major: Sociology/Anthropology, double major
Hometown: La Grande, OR
Why choose EOU: My son is here and I wanted to be near him as a parent.
Favorite memory of EOU: When I was made a member of the Pinnacle Honor Society which recognizes nontraditional students accomplishments, personal, scholastic, and in community.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: I’m proud of my school and community. I believe it is one of the best places to live and raise a my son.
Having fun in La Grande: I spend time with my son and my friends. We live in the country so there are plenty of options for things to do.
Steven
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Nereida
Year in school: Junior
Major: Pre-Nursing
Graduating high school: Riverside High School, Boardman, OR
Why choose EOU: I loved my campus tour when I came as a sophomore in high school and I decided to attend. I love this campus! Everyone is so friendly and this small environment makes me feel comfortable attending.
Favorite memory of EOU: A residence halls event know as the foam dance.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: Giving the new students the same great experience I had my high school year.
Having fun in La Grande: Attending movies at the local theater. Doing activities at the Maridell Center that include golfing, roller skating, arcades, etc. Sometimes I ride up to Morgan Lake to go fishing or swimming.
Victoria
Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Theater and Music
Graduating high school: Wrangell, AK
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PJ
Year in school: Junior
Major: Music Education
Graduating high school: Bartlett High School, Anchorage, AK
Why choose EOU: The small school feel and the low teacher to student ratio. Also, the rural setting of La Grande.
Favorite memory of EOU: Going to Spring Fling my freshmen year. There is always something happening on campus.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: Getting to meet prospective students and helping out with WOW (Week of Welcome).
Sam
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McKenzie
Year in school: Junior
Major: Mathematics
Graduating high school: Clatskanie High School, Clatskanie, OR
Why choose EOU: Because when I came here for the first time I fell in love with the campus and everyone was so friendly.
Favorite memory of EOU: Going to sporting events. I love seeing the support that our teams have from students and the La Grande community.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: Giving tours to possible new students and seeing how excited they are to be here.
Having fun in La Grande: Attending EOU sporting events.
Sarah
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Nyssa
Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Business
Graduating high school: Parma High School, Parma, ID
Why choose EOU: Close to home yet far enough away. Like the small class sizes.
Favorite memory of EOU: Attending EOU events such as athletic games and club events.
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Julie
Year in school: Junior
Major: Anthropology
Graduating high school: Molalla High School, Molalla, OR
Why choose EOU: The closeness to nature and experiencing new things as well. It was also far away enough to get space while being close to my family in Oregon.
Favorite memory of EOU: WOW (Week of Welcome) of my freshmen year and many other activities/events throughout the year. All the things I have experienced so far.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: Being part of something from the beginning and making a difference in other people’s lives.
Having fun in La Grande: Go see a movie or try a new restaurant. Hanging out with friends.
Cole
Year in school: Senior
Major: History and Pre-Med
Graduating high school: Astoria High School, Astoria, OR
Why choose EOU: It was affordable and I have family who live in the area.
Favorite memory of EOU: All of freshman year! Helping over 1,700 people receive dental care when the Pre-Professional Health Club went to Portland, OR as part of the Oregon Mission of Mercy.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: I want to have others experience all of the magnificent opportunities here at EOU.
Having fun in La Grande: Seeing how I’m a modern-day Davy Crockett, I love taking advantage of the outdoor activities.
Denica
Year in school: Junior
Major: Psychology
Graduating high school: La Grande High School, La Grande, OR
Why choose EOU: Scholarships! EOU is the only one who awarded and gave me multiple large scholarships.
Favorite memory of EOU: I studied abroad in Australia. EOU helped make it happen and teh experience has changed my life.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: Being an ambassador gets me involved in so many different ways!
Having fun in La Grande: I have spent the last four years in a prank war involving a giant stuffed pig… Creative stuff like that!
Rikki
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Favorite memory of EOU: My favorite memory of EOU is my freshmen year when we had the foam dance.
Favorite part of being an ambassador: Meeting new people and showing them a little part of being a Mountaineer.
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Meet our leaders!
Trisha Harshberger
Graduating College: Eastern Oregon University, Bachelor of Music, 2009
Why I work at EOU: As a student, I loved my experiences at EOU and in the community. I wanted to continue living in an area of Oregon that I’ve come to love and help other students find Eastern so they too could create fond memories in our valley!
Favorite memory of EOU: Fall term of my freshmen year, there were five of us friends sitting in the common area of Dorion Hall (now Dorion Park) just laughing! I don’t remember how it started but once we all started laughing we couldn’t stop and it lasted for at least a half hour. We had so many weird looks directed towards us and none of us cared, we were having such an awesome time!
Favorite part of ambassadors: Getting to work with a great group of students who love Eastern just as much as I do!
Mandy Griffin
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