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EOU Foundation

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Established in 1964, the Eastern Oregon University Foundation is a public, non-profit foundation, created by local leaders to support the mission and vision of Eastern Oregon University. Over the past six decades, the Foundation has become a vital force for higher education in eastern Oregon, with assets of approximately $23 million, and offering over $1 million in scholarships to EOU students. The Foundation continues to grow, seeking philanthropic gifts from alumni and friends. For more information or to make a gift, please visit eou.edu/foundation/giving or contact us at 541-910-3740 or email foundation@eou.edu.  

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The Eastern Oregon University Foundation is a public, non-profit foundation, created to support the mission and vision of Eastern Oregon University. Over the past four decades, the Foundation has become a vital force for higher education in eastern Oregon, with assets of $20 million. More than 300 individual scholarships provide nearly $1 million to EOU students, and the Foundation continues to grow, seeking philanthropic gifts from alumni,  friends, and partnering organizations. All members of the Foundation Trustees and its committees are volunteers who work with University leadership and University Advancement. More information about University Advancement can be found at www.eou.edu/ua

Contact

Eastern Oregon University Foundation
Inlow Hall 202
One University Boulevard
La Grande, OR 97850-2807
Phone: 541-962-3740
Fax: 541-962-3680
E-mail: foundation@eou.edu

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Board of Directors

The EOU Foundation Board of Directors consists of nine to fifteen trustees, elected by the Board of Trustees, and is responsible for the governance and oversight of the Foundation.  The Board has four standing committees to provide support and oversight to the Foundation:  Finance, Trusteeship & Nominating, Audit, and Fundraising.  The Board of Directors shall supervise the affairs of the Foundation. The Board of Directors shall serve as the fundraising committee of the EOU Foundation.  For additional information, please contact foundation@eou.edu or call 541-962-3740.

Officers:

James Gorham, ’95, Chair
Brent Gunderson, ’01, Vice Chair
Emily Folkestad, ’08, ’11, Treasurer
Dawnette Waters, ’97, Secretary

Board of Directors:

Adriana DalSoglio, ’06, ’08
Scott Davidson, ‘83
Linda Gleeson
Tom Insko, ’94
Patrick Nearing, ’75
Craig Nightingale, ’74
Mark Pearson, ’77
Matt Scarfo, ’98

2024-25 Trustees

  • Carey Allison, ’90
  • Robert Bates, ’06
  • Cliff Bentz, ’74
  • Craig Braseth
  • Adriana DalSoglio, ’06, ’08
  • Michael Daugherty, ’74
  • Scott Davidson, ’83
  • Lynn Duncan
  • Emily Folkestad, ’08
  • Michael Freese
  • Linda Gleeson
  • Timothy Gleeson
  • James Gorham, ’95
  • C. Joseph Grover
  • Brent Gunderson, ’01
  • Marcella Haines
  • Richard Hermens
  • Ann Hutchinson, ’80
  • Tom Insko, ’94
  • Michael Jaeger
  • Jack Johnson, ’72
  • Steven Joseph, ’72
  • Terry Lemon, ’69
  • Mary Jo Lemon, ’67
  • Edward Lund
  • Dixie Lund, ’73
  • Colby Marshall
  • James McMahan, ’76
  • Patrick Nearing, ’75
  • Craig Nightingale, ’74
  • Joseph Null
  • G. Susanna Ogston
  • Mark Pearson, ’77
  • R. Matthew Scarfo, ’98
  • R. Doyle Slater
  • Bradford Stephens
  • Norman Stewart, ’95
  • Luke Swanson, ’01
  • Margaret Valentine
  • Eric Valentine
  • Dawnette Waters, ’97
  • Peter Wordelman

Publications

The Mountaineer Magazine

In this issue:

This issue of the Mountaineer Magazine showcases the success stories of Eastern Oregon University students, alumni, and community partnerships, emphasizing transformative educational experiences and lifelong connections.

2024 Annual Report

EOU Mission Statement:

EOU guides student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs that lead to responsible and reflective action in a diverse and interconnected world.

As an educational, cultural and scholarly center, EOU connects the rural regions of Oregon to a wider
world. Our beautiful setting and small size enhance the personal attention our students receive, while partnerships with colleges, universities, agencies and communities add to the educational possibilities of our region and state.

EOU Foundation Mission Statement:

The mission of the Eastern Oregon University Foundation is to engage with our alumni, friends, partners, and communities to enhance the quality and vitality of our students and university.

Annual Reports

Click below to access and view EOU’s Annual and Financial Reports, which include both the annual and financial reports of the EOU Foundation.