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EOU Reading Literacy Program: A Catalyst for Academic Success
EOU Reading Literacy Program: A Catalyst for Academic Success La Grande, ORE. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has always been at the forefront of innovative education, and its continuing Reading Literacy program is no exception. Earlier this week, 26 trainees and 16 mentors gathered on the campus of Eastern Oregon University (EOU) in La Grande...
Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Memory of Former Senate President Peter Courtney
Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Memory of Former Senate President Peter Courtney Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, July 18, in memory of the life and service of Peter Michael Coleman Courtney, the former President of...
Eastern Oregon University Selects Genuine Foods as New Dining Services Provider
Eastern Oregon University Selects Genuine Foods as New Dining Services Provider LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is excited to announce the selection of Genuine Foods as its new dining services provider following a comprehensive, collaborative and competitive selection process. Genuine Foods will officially commence dining operations at EOU starting September 1, 2024....
Art Center East Showcases ‘Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides’
Art Center East Showcases ‘Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides’ LA GRANDE, Ore. – Art Center East (ACE) is excited to announce the opening of “Arboreality: Poetry Broadsides”, an exhibit featuring several dozen letterpress broadsides curated by Eastern Oregon University (EOU) professor Nick Neely. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on...
Art Center East to showcase, ‘My Heart by Brenna Kimbro’
Art Center East to showcase, ‘My Heart by Brenna Kimbro’ LA GRANDE, Ore. – Art Center East (ACE) is excited to announce the opening of “My Heart”, an exhibit featuring paintings and sculptures by local artist Brenna Kimbro. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, July 12,...
Eastern Oregon University Hosts First New Nature Writing Event with Top Authors and Hands-On Workshops
Eastern Oregon University Hosts First New Nature Writing Event with Top Authors and Hands-On Workshops LA GRANDE, Ore. – The EOU Masters of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing is excited to announce its inaugural New Nature Writing Con on July 19-20, 2024. The conference will consist of two days of readings, conversations, and workshops...
Eastern Oregon University Announces Grand Staircase Construction
Eastern Oregon University Announces Grand Staircase Construction LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University is set to begin construction on the Grand Staircase this month. Completed in 1929, just after Eastern Oregon Normal School opened its doors, the iconic landmark provides a pathway between the University and downtown La Grande and has been an important...
Eastern Oregon University Foundation Announces Historic Milestone with Over $1 Million in Scholarships
Eastern Oregon University Foundation Announces Historic Milestone with Over $1 Million in Scholarships LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University Foundation has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing $1 million in privately funded scholarship dollars available for EOU students for the first time in its history. This achievement comes at a critical time when...
Eastern Oregon University Announces Faris Ceranic as Presidential Scholar
Eastern Oregon University Announces Faris Ceranic as Presidential Scholar LA GRANDE, OR. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has announced Faris Ceranic as this year’s recipient of the prestigious President’s Scholar Award. This award is reserved for an outstanding student from the graduating class who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement and will be recognized...
Former Palau President and 2024 Palau Presidential Candidate to Visit Eastern Oregon University
Former Palau President and 2024 Palau Presidential Candidate to Visit Eastern Oregon University Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is honored to announce that the former President of Palau and current 2024 Presidential Candidate, Tommy Remengesau Jr., will visit campus on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Remengesau will meet with students and community members in the Community Room...
All Campus Juried Student Exhibition sees student artwork shine
All Campus Juried Student Exhibition sees student artwork shine LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Nightingale Gallery at Eastern Oregon University concludes its exposition season with the annual “All-Campus Juried Student Exhibition” featuring work by EOU students from a variety of academic disciplines. An opening reception was held on Friday, May 17, 2024. The annual All-Campus...
EOU’s New Advocate Connects Students with Resources
EOU’s New Advocate Connects Students with Resources LA GRANDE, Ore. – Pam Frederick’s new role at Eastern Oregon University is to help plot a path to success for students experiencing unforeseen obstacles. In her role as the Student Resource Advocate Frederick functions as a liaison between the students and community services. “Housing, food, medical needs…...
