College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Thou Hast Thy Will is a 14-piece song cycle that premiered at Eastern Oregon University’s Schwarz Theatre from March 12–15. Composed by alumnus Nicholas Vece, this production features EOU students performing Shakespeare’s sonnets set to music.

At Eastern Oregon University, the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences fosters creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness through diverse academic programs. Students engage with local communities, explore fine arts and social dynamics, and build essential skills for professional growth and lifelong success in a rapidly changing global society.

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Call the box office at 541-962-3757 and leave your name and number, if you wish to receive information on 2021/2022 season ticket prices and availability.

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The Eastern Oregon Science and Social Science Journals provide undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to publish their original research across a diverse range of disciplines.
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Learn cooperatively with students from a different part of Oregon at the Urban-Rural Ambassadors Institute!

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Oregon East is a student-run art and literary magazine. Published annually, the magazine showcases work from students of Eastern Oregon University.

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Alumni Nicholas Vece on stage During Dress Rehearsal for the Theatre production of RENT

Featured Alumni Story

Nicholas Vece ’24, who majored in Theatre Arts and Psychology and minored in Music speaks about why he chose Eastern and the opportunities he had along the way.

EOU invites public to free Latin American film screenings, director Q&A Nov. 9

LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University invites the public to a free screening of “Zafari” at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Zabel Hall, Room 101. Director Mariana Rondón will join the audience via Zoom immediately after the film to discuss its historical context and answer questions. “Zafari” offers a dystopian portrait of Venezuelan…

EOU Theatre brings ‘Mean Girls’ to the stage Nov. 12-15

LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University Theatre will present “Mean Girls,” a musical about high school popularity, friendship, and the consequences of trying to fit in, Nov. 12-15 in McKenzie Theater in Loso Hall. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 12, 13, and 14, with a 2 p.m. matinee Nov. 15. Adapted from the…

EOU’s Nightingale Gallery explores love, loss and memory in new exhibition

La Grande, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery presents “Hospitality in a World That Won’t Last,” a solo exhibition by artist Rachael Zur.  Zur’s expanded paintings blend sculptural physicality with traditional painting techniques to depict objects found in living rooms, exploring themes of grief, love, and the residue of lives lived.  The exhibition opens…

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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Eastern Oregon University

Ackerman 202C
La Grande, OR 97850

Phone: 541-962-3097
E-Mail: grayca@eou.edu