Summer 2017
News articles
President’s Letter — Summer/Fall 2017
Fellow Alumni and Friends of EOU, As we set out on another academic year at Eastern Oregon University, I am incredibly proud to welcome new students, faculty and staff to the Mountaineer family. We are moving with purpose toward EOU’s centennial anniversary in 2029. We’ve identified an ambitious set of goals focused on student success,...
EOU Men’s Basketball Season Comes to a Close
For the first time since 2011, the No. 17 EOU men’s basketball team earned a win in the NAIA Division II National Championship. The Mountaineers finished 24-9 and 15-5 in the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) for a second place finish in the regular season. It was only one year ago when EOU finished a combined...
Ken Huber — Men’s Soccer
Former assistant head coach at Olivet Nazarene University (Ill.) Ken Huber became the EOU men’s soccer head coach in May 2017. “Ken comes from a highly successful NAIA program,” Athletic Director Anji Weissenfluh said. “He has strong character, is passionate about the sport, and carries a deep knowledge of the game. He is committed to...
Jacob Plocher — Women’s Soccer
Jacob Plocher became EOU’s head women’s soccer coach in March 2017. “Jacob has the drive to be successful that we look for in coaches,” Athletic Director Anji Weissenfluh said. “He will provide some needed stability to our women’s soccer program, and there is no doubt he will embrace the campus and community of La Grande.”...
Carlito Labarda Jr. — Men’s Basketball
Carlito Labarda Jr., became the 16th men’s basketball head coach in program history this June. “Carlito comes to us after a long and successful stint as an assistant coach under Dr. Carson Cunningham at Carroll College,” Athletic Director Anji Weissenfluh said. “Carlito has helped established a tradition of excellence at Carroll and shares the core...
