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From the President – September 18, 2024
From the President – September 18, 2024 Dear EOU Community: EOU is abuzz with activity and there’s energy everywhere I look. We’ve moved back into the first floor of Inlow, and I witnessed lots of happy faces on move in day! Residence halls are welcoming new and returning students, and Week of Welcome activities are...
From the President – August 14, 2024
From the President – August 14, 2024 Eastern Oregon University is often recognized for our awesomeness. Most recently, we received numerous accolades from the Colleges of Distinction. Thanks to each of you, EOU is recognized as a College of Distinction for 2024-2025, and we are only one of seven in this category for all of...
From the President – EOU opens campus to those affected by wildfires
From the President – EOU opens campus to those affected by wildfires Dear EOU Community, As we navigate the challenges posed by the ongoing wildfires affecting our region, I want to update you on some important measures we are taking to support our community during this difficult time. You may notice a presence of RVs...
From the President – July 17, 2024
From the President – July 17, 2024 Dear EOU Community: It’s been over a month since the wind, rain, hail and (fortunately) sunshine of commencement. The work of the university has been going strong with our Mountaineer Days, summer camps, summer term, and fall term planning. Much has changed over the last year at EOU...
From the President – June 12, 2024
From the President – June 12, 2024 Dear EOU Community: Thank you for an amazing year. For coming together even when it was difficult. For giving me grace when I couldn’t remember a name or event. For having coffee with me…repeatedly. I am grateful to you for making me a part of this community. My...
From the President – June 5, 2024
From the President – June 5, 2024 Dear EOU Community: We can all feel it coming: commencement is almost here! For many in this year’s cohort, it will be their first in person commencement ceremony as many experienced alternative celebrations during the pandemic. I hope each of you will help EOU celebrate this momentous moment...
From the President – May 22, 2024
From the President – May 22, 2024 Dear EOU Community: This time of year is crazy for all of us. We’re pushing to finish up a year of supporting students, who are in a mad dash to the finish line. I wish each of you moments of peace and serenity as we make our way...
From the President – May 16, 2024
From the President – May 16, 2024 Dear EOU Community: Today, I am pleased to share that we have completed our nationwide searches for the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Vice President of Student Affairs! Both leaders bring external experience and enthusiasm to serve in our rural environment, with the bonus...
From the President – May 8, 2024
From the President – May 8, 2024 Dear EOU Community: EOU’s success will always be measured by our student, faculty, and staff achievements. Our growth in retention from term to term is among the more positive signs of EOU’s commitment to being a student centered institution. I’m pleased to share that we’ve hit the mark...
From the President – April 24, 2024
From the President – April 24, 2024 Dear EOU Community: It was almost a year ago today I was first welcomed to EOU when I arrived for my interview to be the next president. I was touched by the deep level of concern many of you had for the direction of the university. This was...
From the President – April 10, 2024
Dear EOU Community: Some of the best things about being President are the opportunities it affords to proudly spread the word about our amazing work everywhere I go! We’ve developed a new way to keep each other informed about our great news, and I encourage you to recognize and celebrate both the big and small...
From the President – March 13, 2024
Dear EOU Community: I recently chatted with a student who will likely attend EOU. What she shared with me shows the myriad factors that go into such a decision: “This is a big decision. To me, EOU is the only college or university that has all that I am looking for, those attributes being: affordable,...