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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.
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
Eastern Oregon University FoundationInlow Hall 202One University BoulevardLa Grande, OR 97850-2807Phone: 541-962-3740Fax: 541-962-3680E-mail: foundation@eou.edu
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.
James Gorham, ’95, ChairBrent Gunderson, ’01, Vice ChairEmily Folkestad, ’08, ’11, TreasurerDawnette Waters, ’97, Secretary
Adriana DalSoglio, ’06, ’08Scott Davidson, ‘83Linda GleesonTom Insko, ’94Patrick Nearing, ’75Craig Nightingale, ’74Mark Pearson, ’77Matt Scarfo, ’98
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.
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 widerworld. 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.
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.
Click below to access and view EOU’s Annual and Financial Reports, which include both the annual and financial reports of the EOU Foundation.