{"id":2,"date":"2016-11-11T18:21:35","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T18:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-14T21:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:13:34","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing-and-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Marketing &amp; Communications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1814\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing-resources\/files\/2026\/04\/Spring-Flowers-Logo.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing-and-communications\/files\/2026\/04\/Spring-Flowers-Logo.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing-and-communications\/files\/2026\/04\/Spring-Flowers-Logo-900x180.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing-and-communications\/files\/2026\/04\/Spring-Flowers-Logo-1024x205.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing-and-communications\/files\/2026\/04\/Spring-Flowers-Logo-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/marketing-and-communications\/files\/2026\/04\/Spring-Flowers-Logo-1536x307.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">Department of Marketing &amp; Communications<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The EOU Marketing team is committed to serving the university community as its go-to resource for expert marketing, communications and creative services. With a distinctive knowledge of the university and its ongoing mission of academic and service-learning excellence, the Marketing Department serves its clients as a trusted extension of their teams and a key strategic partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Together, we create and deliver the right message to the right audience every time\u2013with unparalleled professionalism and focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/eou.my.site.com\/s\/support\/ua\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Request Services from Marketing &amp; Communications<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group well\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-20\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Mission Statement<\/h3><div id=\"ac-20\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eastern Oregon University Marketing Department supports university initiatives for&nbsp;recruitment and retention of students, advancement, government relations, and alumni relations. The department does this by building advocacy and awareness for the university through public relations, marketing, communications, brand management and advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Values:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Excellence: As this is the Eastern Oregon University standard, so too, we embrace this value in presenting the university to the public and reflecting the accomplishments of EOU students, faculty, staff and alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creativity:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach our different audiences in meaningful and memorable ways, we strive to provide great original design, photography, video, copywriting, digital strategies, and marketing campaigns with measurable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrity:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As the primary champion of the EOU\u2019s image and brand, we maintain the highest standards of both accuracy and ethical behavior in presenting EOU to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaboration:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Teamwork is at the heart of our efforts. The ability to work together as a team and to partner with university and external clients paves the way for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To elevate the reputation of Eastern Oregon University to the status of the top regional university in Oregon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/the-good-word\/\">Submit a testimonial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Testimonials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a student testimonial for your program? This page collects positive impressions and comments about EOU from all members of the university community. Submit a testimonial via the link above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/eou.my.site.com\/s\/support\/ua\">Submit a news story<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Submission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is there a story you would like to see in print? Use the form below to contribute your EOU news for possible publication on our website and\/or release to media outlets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/eou.photoshelter.com\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go to Libris<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Libris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Libris to access EOU&#8217;s digital library of marketing photos. This resource is available to EOU Students and Employees. Contact Justin Montgomery at <a href=\"mailto:jmontgomery4@eou.edu\">jmontgomery4@eou.edu<\/a> to create a login.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfqbLulPGK99fIqGjeAe1Ltu07sMoHv_IQfbew1yJHQBSc6kQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Sponsorship Request Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sponsorship Requests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for considering Eastern Oregon University as a sponsorship partner. EOU will respond within three weeks of your submission date. Please register below to start your request. The more details you can provide with your request, the better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/news\">EOU news<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EOU in the news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the news from around campus! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/ua\/media-inquiries\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Media Inquiries<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media Inquiries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Media members are welcome to contact us for information about Eastern Oregon University. We provide press releases, media advisories, photography and digital images, interview scheduling, and faculty expert contacts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/ua\/deans-list\/\">Dean&#8217;s List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dean&#8217;s List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eastern Oregon University posts the names of students who earn dean\u2019s list honors. To qualify, students must complete at least 12 graded EOU credits in a term and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/safety-security\/\">Emergency Notification<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency Notification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of an emergency or campus closure, EOU students, employees and partners will be notified via e-mail, voice and text messages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex 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