EOU News
Public administration degree returns fall 2019
The re-invented Public Administration degree is available this fall fully online.
MFA to host three summer literary readings
Award-winning novelists and poets will visit La Grande July 16-18 to mentor students in the MFA program.
2019 President’s Scholar finds Mountie spirit from afar
Online student Cori Heymann, ’19, discovered a passion for end-of-life care through her anthropology studies.
Spring commencement June 15
Spring commencement takes place in two ceremonies on June 15 in Quinn Coliseum.
Faculty Recital features retiring professor
Matt Cooper bids farewell to 28 years at EOU with a concert at 3:30 p.m. on June 6.
Res Life 5k supports cancer research
Residence Life staff and students will run through sprinklers, water slides and other summertime obstacles during a 5k fun run in support of cancer research on June 2.
Faculty member publishes collection of essays
A new collection of nonfiction, “The Eclipse I Call Father: Essays on Absence,” written by David Axelrod recently arrived in local stores.
EOU strengthens online marketing, recruitment and retention
A new agreement with Learning House, a Wiley brand, opens expansive opportunities to empower online students through Eastern Oregon University’s (EOU) high-quality programs.
Scholarship recognizes high-achieving transfer students
Members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society are eligible for a new scholarship when they transfer to EOU.
Board approves 2019-20 tuition
The Board of Trustees approved tuition and fee changes at its final meeting of the academic year.
45th Parallel gets jazzy
Tunes by Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk and other composers will feature in the May 31 concert.
Board meets to set 2019-20 budget
The Board of Trustees convenes on May 23 for its final meeting of the year, where it will determine the budget for 2019-20
Spring Symposium highlights academics
Students from every discipline across campus will present their work at the annual Spring Symposium on May 22.
Juried Exhibition final show of 2018-19
The Nightingale Gallery opens its last exhibition of the year on May 24.
TheAgency introduces students to real-world marketing
This term, 20 students are learning about marketing and advertising in an innovative new course called TheAgency@EOU.
‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ opens Thursday at EOU
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” opens May 16 at EOU, and features actors and musicians from campus and the community. Tickets on sale now.
Latinx gathering enters third year
Conéctate brings together Latinx-serving organizations across the region on May 10.
Alumna brings gaming future to EOU
The 1-Up Game Club host its “Futures in Gaming” Symposium at 6 p.m. on May 17.
Basalt launches new issue
The art and literary journal will hold several events this month to celebrate its 2019 release.
EOU library celebrates Children’s Book Week
Student-athletes, local teacher and EOU President Tom Insko will read to children in Pierce Library on May 2.
