Opening session activities

Opening session activities usher in new academic year at EOU

News contact: Laura Hancock | University Advancement
541-962-3585 | lhancock@eou.edu

President Bob Davies will give the "State of the University Address" at 9 a.m. Monday.

September 16, 2011
LA GRANDE, Ore. (EOU)– Opening session begins Monday, Sept. 19 for the 2011-12 academic year at Eastern Oregon University.

Opening remarks and the “State of the University Address” from EOU President Bob Davies begin at 9 a.m. in McKenzie Theatre in Loso Hall. The address is open to the public.

Following the President’s address and for the remainder of the week, faculty and staff will be involved in preparing for the arrival of students and the academic year. A schedule for college meetings is available at www.eou.edu/provost.

EOU will welcome new undergraduates beginning Sept. 18 with orientation activities for international students. All new students are invited to participate in Mountie Week of Welcome Sept. 21-28. Special sessions for transfer, non-traditional and veteran students will also be held.

Fall term classes start Monday, Sept. 26. For information about Mountie WOW visit www.eou.edu/orient/.