This section of EOU’s website is dedicated to the collection and distribution of student testimonials, thoughts, and sentiment regarding Eastern Oregon University in their life. To add to this collection please
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Buck Potter
“The classes and productions I participated in [at EOU], prepared me for a multitude of enriching opportunities, both within the many settings in the community, and now in my current position at Lane Community College. My hat goes off to all the Eastern Oregon University Theatre staff who allowed me to explore and gain lifelong learning skills.”
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C. Dylan Plummer
“As a directing student at EOU, I studied acting, design, playwriting, and other practical courses. When I entered graduate school I had an edge over the other directors, because I could speak the language of the actor, tech and designer thanks to my well-rounded education at EOU. I have independently produced work in Chicago with programs like The Second City, The Annoyance Theater and IOChicago. My theatre training made me very desirable at Groupon in a position that took me around the world, because I could deliver leadership, independence, and creativity while meeting deadlines. I still maintain close ties with…
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Loren Barazza
“Going to EOU as an online student has been such a rad experience. EOU has a Military/Veteran online advisor that is prior military and can honestly relate to the struggles of going to school while actively serving, or transitioning to a civilian. I have gotten so much support from Eastern Oregon University, I wish I lived in Oregon!”
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Carlee Morton
“Great advisers to work with! They made the transition from a community college to a university easy and took all the stress away!”
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Matthew Lawyer
“As a veteran that explored three of Oregon’s state universities, I can say without a doubt that Eastern Oregon University is best suited for my needs. My wife and I are both in school full-time, while I work a full-time job, we raise our two school-aged children, and I volunteer. The veterans’ staff at EOU is accommodating, helpful and prompt. They have always answered my questions quickly and provided me details on the best path to success. The EOU online learning environment is very well done. Being a distance learner, the faculty make it easy to learn, enjoy the process…
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Hawkeye Morgan
“Eastern Oregon University and the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship they provided for me have been among the best experiences of my life. Here I have found a new escalation in the quality of my peers and a myriad of new and exciting opportunities.”
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Kalsey Gaus
“I am a full time student at Eastern Oregon University. I received the Phi Theta Kappa Mountaineer Award and it helped me pay for tuition. The application was simple and easy to fill out. I would highly recommend applying for it.”
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Bonnie Laib
“When I came and visited the campus, I loved how small the campus is. The Agricultural Science department is very personable and it’s really nice that you can pick any major to go with your degree.”
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Hayden Hawkins
“Being Active Duty, I need to have an incredibly flexible schedule and Eastern Oregon University has been able to provide that. Kerry Thompson, Military/Veteran Coordinator, has been most helpful in recommending which classes I should take and pointing me in the right direction for financial assistance. Everyone knows that school can be relatively expensive, but between Pell Grants, TA, and academic scholarships through EOU, I have not had to pay a dime starting my senior year. I would highly recommend EOU for any military members, past, present or future!”
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John Kirk
“As an online student, my experience at Eastern Oregon University has been positive. The process of applying for Chapter 31 went seamlessly and I encountered nothing but willing assistance along the way. My VA advisor has pointed me in the right direction whenever I have encountered difficulties with class selection and registration. My academic advisors check in with me on a regular basis to make sure I have all that I need to be successful in my pursuit of a Computer Science degree. Additionally, when I had a medical situation recently, all were more than supportive and allowed me time…
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Cody Wyld Flower
“My time at EOU taught me new areas of my profession that I never would have explored otherwise. Now, besides working for a local theatre company as an actor, I have constructed scenery in Seattle, styled hair backstage, and choreographed over 50 combat sequences for various productions.”
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Heidi Gerlach
“I earned my degree in a field that everyone warned me would merit no income: theatre. I am happy to announce that everyone was wrong. What is theatre? Storytelling. While I did not immediately succeed as an actress, I discovered a different venue that used my theatre skillset – marketing, which is also storytelling. Utilizing my performance knowledge and theatrical design skills, I have become a successful marketer. Theatre gives me the confidence to present myself to any audience, and I found that there are more places to ‘perform’ than a stage.”
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J.J. Hill
“Since leaving EOU, I have performed as a stand-up comedian, musician, stage actor, improv performer, production assistant and writer. The tools I gained from EOU have gone a long way in making my dream a reality. The environment allowed me to make mistakes and learn from them in meaningful ways.”
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Josh LeBrun
“The EOU Theatre Department is in large part responsible for setting me on the path that I’m on today. I have a successful career as an actor because the faculty in this department showed me how to pursue it, and kept telling me that it was possible, even when I was unsure of myself. They continually encouraged me to reach farther, to dig deeper, and to be more than I thought I could be, both on stage and off. Perhaps most significantly, they showed me the vital importance of empathy and compassion in the theatre – a lesson I’ve never…
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Rick Mugrage
“My time at EOU gave me the foundation I needed to succeed in graduate school and helped give me the confidence, knowledge, and experience that any actor needs to flourish in their craft. The training I received at EOU and the camaraderie I had with other students and faculty in the program will always be invaluable to me.”
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Trea Taylor
“Currently, I work in L.A. with the Motion Picture Costumers Union as a custom tailor. EOU gave me the opportunity to discover my true passion and my career path in the technical side of theatre/film. With the wide variety of classes and electives, I was able to discover and explore every aspect of theatre. I learned persistence, patience and how to work with budgeting and deadlines.”
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Tessa Conrad
“The transition from Treasure Valley Community College to Eastern Oregon University was simple and easy. I was grateful for the fact that they are on the same schedule as far as terms, as well as when the school year starts and finishes, so I was able to adjust much easier. I am also appreciative of the helpful staff and the quick responses I got when it came to questions I had.”
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Nicholas Duffy
“Throughout my years in college I had trouble finding my true passion, something to turn my life into a career. A hands-on business marketing course called TheAgency@EOU helped me explore the advertising world by letting me work with and develop ads for real businesses in La Grande.”
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Tyana Musrasrik
“I transferred to Eastern from Pohnpei, and earned my degree in Anth/Soc with a concentration in social welfare. For my capstone project, I partnered with Union County’s domestic violence shelter to learn about the services they provide as advocates for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. I helped create the position I now hold as an on-campus advocate at EOU, providing free and confidential resources for students. The Anthropology/Sociology program at Eastern is outstanding, and helped me reach my goals so that I can better serve my community.”
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Henry O’Keefe
“I am working as the General Counsel for Greater Oregon Behavioral Health (GOBHI), based in The Dalles. GOBHI works with behavioral health organizations, especially those providing services to Oregon’s rural and frontier counties. After finishing my Anth/Soc degree, I attended law school. My EOU experience has grounded some of the legal work I do for GOBHI, and I have been able to apply a social welfare sensibility to the work, so it’s been a wonderful professional combination.”
