{"id":1653,"date":"2020-07-22T18:20:42","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T18:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/foundation\/?p=1653"},"modified":"2020-07-22T19:13:34","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T19:13:34","slug":"sponsor-spotlight-banner-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/foundation\/2020\/07\/22\/sponsor-spotlight-banner-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"Sponsor Spotlight: Banner Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Investing in rural communities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/foundation\/files\/2020\/07\/BannerBankTrack-1024x632.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1676\" width=\"522\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/foundation\/files\/2020\/07\/BannerBankTrack-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/foundation\/files\/2020\/07\/BannerBankTrack-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/foundation\/files\/2020\/07\/BannerBankTrack-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/foundation\/files\/2020\/07\/BannerBankTrack.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Banner Bank Track debuted this spring, marking the first sponsor-named facility on campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, <a href=\"http:\/\/Fellow Alumni and Friends, Two years ago, Eastern Oregon University was designated \u201cOregon\u2019s Rural University.\u201d  This moniker symbolizes EOU\u2019s commitment and interconnection to our region, rural east- ern Oregon. Until now, we never knew how much it meant.  EOU serves as the cultural, educational, and economic engine of rural places, and our success is inextricably linked to the communities where students actively engage and learn. As we navigate this unprecedented time, I stand proud of the EOU community and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of this university have adapted quickly to continue living out our mission and values. When spring term classes on-campus shifted to remote-access, academic departments and support staff collaborated to transition curriculum and services in every area of the institution, drawing from our long history of delivering education at a distance. Although our main campus has been empty these last few months, our students have  remained engaged. Club events, leadership opportunities, coursework, and study ses- sions are taking place in new, virtual environments.  As we ensure the educational success of current students, we are continually reminded  of the difference EOU alumni are making in their communities. Stories enclosed here il- lustrate how the Mountaineer network powers countless companies, organizations, and  neighborhoods around the globe, especially in times of crisis. I am blessed to have graduated from Oregon\u2019s Rural University. I am thankful for all that our alumni contribute to society and the communities they call home. Eastern Oregon  University is an engine because its alumni, friends, employees, and students unlock cul- tural, social, and economic opportunities amid every kind of challenge.  Sincerely,  Thomas A. Insko, \u201994 President\">Banner Bank<\/a> has appeared on signs and sponsor lists throughout EOU athletics, but as of this spring the company has taken it to the next level. The company agreed to a $100,000 sponsorship spread out over the next 10 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banner Bank Senior Vice President Ryan Hildebrandt said the new partnership is mutually beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been in discussion with the team at Eastern for more than a year, developing this sponsorship \u2014 it is a great win-win for both organizations,\u201d Hildebrandt said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in Walla Walla 130 years ago, Banner Bank has grown to be one of the largest banks headquartered in the Pacific Northwest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re active in the communities we serve because connecting \u2014 with our clients, one another and the community \u2014 is a core value at Banner Bank,\u201d Hildebrandt said. \u201cBeing an active corporate citizen is one way we can support where we all live and work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said projects like this one help rural areas in the state thrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to serve Eastern Oregon,\u201d Hildebrandt said. \u201cWe understand what makes this region special, and we\u2019re delighted to continue to offer capital to help this region expand and grow.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional sponsorships and corporate donations support a range of student activities at EOU. Contact <a href=\"mailto:ua@eou.edu\">University Advancement<\/a> to learn more about these and other opportunities to invest in Oregon\u2019s Rural University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Investing in rural communities The Banner Bank Track debuted this spring, marking the first sponsor-named facility on campus.&nbsp; For years, Banner Bank has appeared on signs and sponsor lists throughout EOU athletics, but as of this spring the company has taken it to the next level. 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