EOU News
“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.
Outdoor orientation
New students at EOU can take their orientation outside with a six-day adventure trip in Hells Canyon Sept. 16-21.
New turf opens August 25
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place before the coin toss at 6 p.m. Saturday in Community Stadium.
Diverse careers from new online degree
EOU’s Sociology & Social Welfare concentration is now available to online students.
EOU Board holds reception in Joseph
The Board of Trustees hosts its annual community reception July 31 in Joseph.
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.
48th annual pow wow recognizes grads
Four EOU students were honored at the Speel-Ya Pow Wow last month.
2018 President’s Scholar connected across campus
This year’s President’s Scholar, Charlette Burghard, will speak at commencement and “pretty much loves to learn.”
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.
Entrepreneur speaks on campus
Members of the Entrepreneurship club sponsored Rick Miller’s visit to campus May 31.
Musical season wraps up
Jazz, fiddle and choir ensembles hold their final concerts May 31 and June 1.
Stadium-Track Project celebrates official ground-breaking
Stakeholders, alumni and student-athletes attended the ceremony May 5.
