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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 to commencement!
I’m grateful for everyone’s efforts, which continue to wow me, including:
Some updates on my efforts:
On behalf of the Oregon Council of Presidents, I presented the 2025-27 Consolidated Funding Request to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s Funding and Achievement Subcommittee on May 8. As many of you know, Oregon continues to underfund higher education, with the latest SHEEO report ranking Oregon at 44th in the nation. I hope that in the coming years we can work together to increase investment. Afterall, higher education remains a fundamental driver of our democracy, our economy, our health outcomes, and our passions, enriching the state, nation, and our minds.
EOU hosted the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Chair, Ms. Sandy Rowe for a morning of meetings, which was quickly followed by our governing board meetings. Commissioner Rowe and EOU trustees had an opportunity to engage with students during Spring Symposium, which was really amazing. I’ve also met with our Foundation and Alumni boards to learn more about their work and to update them on the university, as well as some social time. VP Tim Seydel and I met with legislators in Salem and attended another OCOP meeting. Senator Merkely visited Cove over the weekend and we had the opportunity to meet with him as well. We like it when they come out East! After attending the NAIA Cascade Collegiate Conference for the Council of Presidents in Portland, Berenice Chavez, Kerry Thompson and I attended the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee to continue making connections.
The EOU Foundation’s Celebration of Scholarships event was packed! It was a room full of energized EOU donors and grateful students. We had another amazing evening at the Island Magic Lu’au & Show. I enjoyed listening to Dr. Colin Andrews’ research presentation on heme proteins and was impressed by the number of avid students who attended. Finally, I popped in on the InterMountain Educational Service District’s Crystal Apple Awards, and of course, we held our own Faculty Appreciation event—the testimonials from students were very moving.
Thank you for continuing to support our students. We’re doing great work!!
Sincerely,
Kelly Ryan, Ph.D.President
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