Celebrating first-generation students
More than 35% of EOU students are the first in their families to attend college. TRIO/SSS recognizes the achievements of first-gen students on Nov. 8.
Sealed with a Circle Dance
Sixty attendees at the signing ceremony between EOU and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) left their seats for a traditional circle dance on Oct. 18.
Dual-credit program receives state recognition
Eastern Promise became one of the first sponsored dual-credit programs to receive state approval.
Faculty artists featured on campus
The Nightingale Gallery’s biennial Faculty Exhibition opens Nov. 9 and runs through Dec. 11.
Partnership brings Physical Activity & Health degree to Chemeketa
A new transfer pathway allows seamless transition for students at Chemeketa Community College in Salem.
Visiting artist brings jazz, business to music students
Jazz musician Dmitri Matheny will cover improvisation and the business of music Oct. 25, in addition to performing on his flugelhorn on campus and in town.
Novelist Bette Husted visits campus
Husted will read from her new novel, “All Coyote’s Children,” at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 16 in the library reading room.
Oregon East Gala features Portland poet
Oregon Book Award Finalist Ed Skoog will join student authors and artists on Oct. 11 to celebrate the latest edition of EOU’s literary journal Oregon East.
“Playing House” in the Nightingale Gallery
A dynamic multi-media installation will fill Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery Oct. 5 to Nov. 2.
Supported from the start
TRIO Student Support Services welcomes incoming students with a weeklong orientation program on campus.
$1 million scholarship endowment announced at Convocation
At $1 million, the Jean and Denver Ginsey Scholarship is the largest gift to the EOU Foundation by a living donor in the university’s history.
Opening Session kicks off 2018-19
Faculty return to campus for Opening Session starting Sept. 17, and classes begin the following week.
Diverse careers from new online degree
EOU’s Sociology & Social Welfare concentration is now available to online students.
Taking education outdoors
Two dozen high school students participated in Cottonwood Crossing Summer Institute last month, led by EOU faculty and students.
‘A very, very special place’
Commencement speaker Bobbie Conner highlighted her family’s deep connection to the Grande Ronde Valley and EOU.
Student inventors take prototypes to statewide competition
Two student teams competed in the Invent Oregon finals on June 29 in Klamath Falls.
Bridging the urban-rural divide at EOU
EOU and PSU have partnered to create the Urban-Rural Ambassador Institute, a six-credit course that takes place over 10 days in September.
EOU showcases programs, access and success
An accreditation team from NWCCU will visit EOU in October as part of its Year Seven Report.
Leadership institute brings young scientists to EOU
Middle and high school students from across the state came to EOU June 20-22.
Twice is nice for EOU grads
EOU will hold two commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, June 16 in Quinn Coliseum.
