Monty the Mountaineer

Dozens of events this month on campus

Posted on May 2, 2022

Mark your calendar for Spring Symposium, Blue and Gold Weekend, “RENT” the musical, and more.


Zoom screen with faces

Students engage with legislators on Lobby Day

Posted on June 1, 2021

EOU students joined peers from OIT, WOU and SOU to advocate for technical and regional universities.


Library display for sexual assault awareness month

Students discuss consent online

Posted on April 29, 2021

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, EOU’s Privileged Campus Advocate educated students about the role of consent in online interactions.


Mountie Cafe

Student-led program fights food insecurity

Posted on April 7, 2021

ASEOU created a way for students to share meal swipes with one another to address hunger on campus.


Gathering Latinx communities from afar

Posted on May 7, 2020

The virtual ¡Conéctate! gathering on May 1 drew over 100 participants to share, learn and connect remotely.


Military Friendly Gold badge 2020-21

EOU earns ‘Military Friendly’ gold standard

Posted on April 27, 2020

EOU ranked among the top 15% of “Military Friendly” universities nationwide.


Pacific Islanders navigate higher education

Posted on April 20, 2020

The Island Magic Show is canceled, but Pacific Islander culture maintains a significant role on campus.


Esports team provides entertainment, competition

Posted on April 17, 2020

Students on EOU’s esports teams compete and collaborate remotely, even as traditional sports are on hold.


Two women pain pottery at the 2019 Stress Less event.

Strengthening skills to cope with stress 

Posted on February 27, 2020

Learning to stress less is part of every student’s education. A student-led event offers resources and outlets for Mountaineers under pressure.


Students, community partner to perform ‘The Vagina Monologues’

Posted on February 25, 2020

After a 16-year hiatus, the show returns to La Grande Feb. 28 and 29, thanks to support from the SAGE Club.


EOU students and mascot pose in front of the state capitol on University Day 2020

Students lobby for higher education funding on University Day

Posted on February 21, 2020

Despite being the smallest university to attend Lobby Day, Eastern Oregon University had the largest number of student attendees with 28 representatives. 


Students at the 2020 CEAD Conference

Developing intercultural competency on campus

Posted on February 21, 2020

Students and community members benefited from diversity, equity and inclusion workshops at the 2020 CEAD Conference.


International flags hanging

Experiencing culture through food and performances 

Posted on February 14, 2020

The 33rd annual International Dinner and Show brings 12 countries to the stage on Feb. 22


Two girls work on a computer and microchip

High school students explore technology

Posted on February 10, 2020

Hands-on workshops in chemistry, art, exercise science and eSports at the Tech Expo on April 2 encourage regional high school students to get involved in technology.


2017 EOU students attending TRU day in Salem

Students and supporters rally to attend University Day in Salem

Posted on February 4, 2020

Representatives from Oregon’s public universities will meet with lawmakers on Feb. 13.


CEAD Conference 2019

CEAD Conference brings diversity education to campus

Posted on February 4, 2020

The 9th annual Celebrate, Educated, Appreciate Diversity Conference takes place Feb. 15 in Badgley Hall.


Stalking Awareness Month 2020

National Stalking Awareness Month features info sessions

Posted on January 25, 2020

The Title IX Office hosts info sessions with the DA Office on Jan. 30 to help attendees recognize and respond to stalking.


EOU students in Chamber Choir perform in red flapper dresses.

Roaring ’20s dance offers multicultural experience

Posted on January 21, 2020

Residence Life hosts a dance for all students, faculty and staff on Jan. 25 to celebrate the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.


Coat & Boot Drive poster MLK Day 2020

MLK Day honored with multiple events

Posted on January 17, 2020

A coat drive, live performance and film showing recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Jan. 22 to 24.


Nicole Lewis headshot

The business of stardom

Posted on January 3, 2020

Rising country music singer Nicole Lewis returns to her hometown for a Pub Talk at Side A Brewing on Jan. 9.