EOU’s 2023 Teacher Excellence Award recognizes a long-time music faculty

EOU’s 2023 Teacher Excellence Award recognizes a long-time music faculty LA GRANDE, Ore. – The 2023 Teacher Excellence Award committee presented long-time Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Professor of Music Peter Wordelman with the distinguished Teacher Excellence Award, recognizing his efforts and outstanding accomplishments in teaching and mentoring both in and out of the classroom. Dr. […]

All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition, May 19 – June 16

All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition, May 19 – June 16 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University will close out our 2022-23 exhibition season with the annual All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition. The exhibition will run from May 19 through June 16. There will be an opening reception Friday, May 19, 5-7 p.m. […]

Vice President of Student Affairs Lacy Karpilo to leave EOU

May 4, 2023 Vice President of Student Affairs Lacy Karpilo to leave EOU LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University announced today that Dr. Lacy Karpilo, Vice President for Student Affairs, is leaving the school, effective May 31.  Dr. Karpilo has been named Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Colorado College, a […]

International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) and American students: the importance of intercultural competence in Higher Education

May 2, 2023 International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) and American students: the importance of intercultural competence in Higher Education LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s May Colloquium will showcase the work of Dr. Sandra Nava Nieto as she presents her research on the importance of intercultural competence in Higher Education. Dr. Nava Nieto’s presentation will […]

EOU receives innovation award, credited for impacting students’ ability to attend college

EOU receives innovation award, credited for impacting students’ ability to attend college La GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has received the Colleagues’ Choice Innovation Award, from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, for its program that focuses on training culturally responsive teachers who work with students from diverse backgrounds. The Oregon Teacher […]

‘We believe we can make a difference in people’s lives,’ Outreach to regional schools shares EOU’s passion for success

‘We believe we can make a difference in people’s lives,’ Outreach to regional schools shares EOU’s passion for success LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University offers a wide variety of educational opportunities and programs. Recently representatives from EOU reached out to regional students in a big way, by taking the information to Hermiston.  Faculty […]

The Nightingale Gallery presents the second senior capstone exhibition, “Gradience”

April 21, 2023 The Nightingale Gallery presents the second senior capstone exhibition, “Gradience” LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery presents “Gradience”, the senior capstone exhibition of Gretchen Litzlbeck, Alexis Lowe, and Erin Monagle. “Gradience” is an exploration of the artists’ practices concerning change and how it shapes perception.  The exhibit opens on Friday, April […]

EOU collaborates with EO Media Group to host Rural Journalism Conference

April 13, 2023 EOU collaborates with EO Media Group to host Rural Journalism Conference LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) will be holding a Rural Journalism conference in partnership with Eastern Oregon Media Group on Friday, April 21. The conference will include panel discussions along with in-person and virtual discussions from distinguished journalists […]

Nightingale Gallery presents ‘Perceptions & Illusions’ exhibit

Nightingale Gallery presents ‘Perceptions & Illusions‘ exhibit LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University presents the first of two art capstone exhibitions of 2023, Perceptions & Illusions. This exhibit will include works from senior art majors, Koedi Birmingham, Jessica Hitzman, and Corrina Stadler. The work explores the artists’ varied experiences of […]

EOU Chemistry Club gets quite the reaction on national stage

EOU Chemistry Club gets quite the reaction on national stage LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Chemistry Club recently traveled to the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting in Indianapolis to present seven research papers and got quite the reaction on the national stage. On March 26, the team attended the awards ceremony […]

A Content Analysis of Dissertations on Business Topics

March 22, 2023 A Content Analysis of Dissertations on Business Topics LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s April Colloquium will highlight the work of Kat Yamamoto as she presents her study on dissertation research methodology choices, page lengths, and research topics that have not been studied extensively.  Yamamoto’s presentation will take place on April […]

From La Grande to Portland, students act as rural ambassadors

From La Grande to Portland, students act as rural ambassadors LA GRANDE, Ore. – Students from La Grande to Portland will be offered a unique opportunity to learn about the rich diversity in Oregon when they participate in the 2023 Urban-Rural Ambassador program being offered in May. Urban-Rural Ambassadors Institute is an immersive, three-credit, field-based […]

Board of Trustees takes critical look at admissions

Board of Trustees takes critical look at admissions LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Board of Trustees convened on campus for a regular meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Feb. 15 and 16. Key topics for the Board included enrollment management, the university’s funding model, online programs, strategic plan performance indicators, […]

Future Business Leaders of America flock to EOU for skills conference

Future Business Leaders of America flock to EOU for skills conference Feb. 6, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Well over 200 area middle and high school students flocked to Eastern Oregon University to participate in the Future Business Leaders of America Blue Mountain Region Skills Conference on Thursday, Feb. 2. An estimated 247 young people […]

The Oregon Teacher Pathway™ Grow Your Own Teacher Program: A Two-Year Study of Program Alumni

The Oregon Teacher Pathway™ Grow Your Own Teacher Program: A Two-Year Study of Program Alumni Jan. 31, 2023 LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s February Colloquium will be showcasing the research work of Dr. Karyn Gomez and Tawnya Lubbes as they discuss their findings of a two-year qualitative case study that investigated participant experiences […]

Phi Theta Kappa recognizes EOU with honor roll status

Jan. 25, 2023 Phi Theta Kappa recognizes EOU with honor roll status LA GRANDE, Ore. – For the third year in a row Eastern Oregon University (EOU)  is honored to be selected to the PTK Honor Roll.  Eastern Oregon University, one of the nation’s top transfer-friendly institutions, was recognized by PTK for “excellence in the […]

January 25 special board meeting agenda announced

Jan. 23, 2023 January 25 special board meeting agenda announced LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for a special meeting on the EOU Presidential Search. The meeting will take place in the Dixie Lund Board Room, Inlow Hall room […]

Collaboration brings Native American exhibit to Quinn Coliseum at Eastern Oregon University

Collaboration brings Native American exhibit to Quinn Coliseum at Eastern Oregon University LA GRANDE, Ore. – A collaboration between Eastern Oregon University (EOU) and the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture has brought a “Native Sport” exhibit to Quinn Coliseum on January 17.  The “Native Sport” exhibit will focus on Native American athletes and will […]

EOU Field House opens to public April 3

Jan. 13, 2023 EOU Field House opens to public April 3 LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Fieldhouse will open to the general public on April 3. On Monday, January 9, 2023, EOU opened the EOU Fieldhouse under “soft opening” conditions. A soft opening means that the Fieldhouse will be limited to use […]

‘Name That Tune’ concert

Jan. 10, 2023 ‘Name That Tune’ concert LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Chamber Choir and Music Department will bring some of the best music of the last century to the McKenzie Theatre this February.  The concert will be held Feb. 10-11 at McKenzie Theatre in Loso Hall. The concert will begin Friday, […]