University ceremony honors fire dead Aug 12, 2008
ASHLAND -- The Southern Oregon University community gathered privately Monday afternoon to remember four of the firefighters who died last week in a helicopter crash in Northern California. All had strong connections to the university. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Movers & Shakers (Aug. 11) Aug 11, 2008
He also served as director of career services at EOU, director of student union and student activities at EOU, associate director of admissions for outreach and transfer services at Southern Oregon University, and as an academic adviser at Columbia Gorge Community College. Training opment. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Southern Oregon campus feels the void left by crash Aug 10, 2008
ASHLAND -- The leafy Southern Oregon University campus was left reeling last week as students and administrators grappled with word that three of the firefighters killed in the Northern California helicopter crash were or had been students at the school and two other victims had strong ties. Edrik Gomez, 19, was an incoming junior double-majoring in political science and communications, and Scott Charlson, 25, was returning for a final year in the journalism program. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Portraits of firefighters who died in helicopter crash slowly emerge Aug 10, 2008
He was an all-star defense lacrosse player at Southern Oregon University, out of Ashland. Matt Hammer. (Los Angeles Times)
Business News Aug 9, 2008
O Dell holds a bachelor of science degree in music education from Southern Oregon University and a master of music degree in tuba, euphonium, and bass trombone performance from the University of Oregon. The Concord Band, founded in 1959, is a community concert band known for its programming and quality of commissioned pieces. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Southern Oregon firefighters killed in crash remembered Aug 9, 2008
"-- Edrik Gomez, 19, grew up in Coquille, where he was an altar boy, was interested in the outdoors, and had excelled in geology at Coquille High School, teachers told The World newspaper in Coos Bay. He was a student at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, where he was active in multicultural activities.-- Bryan Rich, 29, of Medford grew up in Grants Pass and had worked in construction, but took a job as a firefighter when home construction slumped, his childhood friend, Gabriel Chesley of... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Oregon rancher grows weeds for biodiesel test Aug 3, 2008
Wiest, 55, who has a degree in biology from what is now Southern Oregon University, has worked for Oregon State University's agricultural experiment station as well as several state agencies in southwestern Oregon. However, he has always kept a hand in agriculture, doing everything from bucking hay to working cattle. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Doctors tell Sitch his wrestling career is over Jul 30, 2008
He was busy working with his Golden Gophers teammates at a two-week University of Minnesota wrestling camp at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Ore. He s staying busy, which is good, Dennis Sitch said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ingram, Chittock Jul 27, 2008
Ingram, daughter of Joseph David Ingram and Lorene Ann Ingram of Beaverton, graduated from Southridge High School in 2006 and spent one year at Southern Oregon University and one year at Portland State University. She is an aspiring wedding planner. (Daily Triplicate)
Jefferson teacher turns 100 (23) Jul 25, 2008
After graduating from high school, Looney joined the glee club at Southern Oregon State Normal School in Ashland (now Southern Oregon University. Her instructor thought she had so much potential she was encouraged to get professional training. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Hogins, Wessling to wed Jul 19, 2008
A graduate of North Medford High School, he is a pharmacy technician for Rogue Valley Medical Center and student at Southern Oregon University. The maid of honor will be the bride's sister, Kelsey Hogins. (Juneau Empire)
EIU athletic staff adds new personnel Jul 18, 2008
Gilmore also worked for one year with Nike as the lead supervisor for Nike SPARQ. A 2003 graduate of Southern Oregon University, Gilmore also holds a masters degree from Idaho State. McCormick was hired as an athletic trainer that is to work directly with volleyball and women s basketball. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
OSU moves ahead with emergency alert system (51) Jul 18, 2008
Eastern Oregon University, the Oregon Institute of Technology, Southern Oregon University and Portland Community College have partnered in the system. OSU plans to launch the system and collect information in September, said Jon Dolan, OSU assistant director of network services. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Life in an empty nest Jul 15, 2008
Their only child, Max, 18, is on his way to Southern Oregon University in August after graduating from Henley High School. How will the absence of a teenager affect their home life. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Marshfield to host girls basketball camp Jul 15, 2008
Marshfield High School will host a girls basketball camp July 21-23 featuring the coaches and players from Southern Oregon University ... During the week, players will learn the drills and development skills used by the Southern Oregon University women s team. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
At our best (published July 14) Jul 14, 2008
Southern Oregon University, Ashland Breiana McCoy a senior at Southern Oregon University was named to the Spring 2008 Dean s List. Breiana is a 2004 Philomath High School graduate. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Something old, something new Jul 13, 2008
I met her when I hired her about 10 years ago after her graduation from Southern Oregon University. She was bright and she was in the right place at the right time. (Daily Triplicate)
OSU construction, Ray raise OK’d Jul 13, 2008
Southern Oregon University 11 million. University of Oregon 93 million. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Endangered sea turtles released Jul 6, 2008
His mother, Linda, said it was a special family moment before Jordan heads off to Southern Oregon University. "He's our last one so we'll be empty-nesters soon," she said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Five green sea turtles launched into freedom Jul 5, 2008
His mother, Linda, said it was a special family moment before Jordan heads off the Southern Oregon University. "He's our last one, so we'll be empty nesters soon," she said. (NJ.com)
I want to know: If Coos Art Museum is the third oldest museum, which are first and second? Jun 20, 2008
Schneider Museum of Art at Southern Oregon University, 1986. Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University, 1998. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
So it begins ... Jun 9, 2008
Cheyenne Bargas will spend the summer with family in California, then return to KCC for general studies, and transfer to Southern Oregon University for a teacher s degree. Nicolas Odeh waxed nostalgic, saying, Graduating from Klamath Union is something I ll always remember. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Crescent Valley honors Jun 6, 2008
Breeanne Wyatt: Will attend Southern Oregon University. Amelia Yeager: Certificate of Initial Mastery, Valedictorian Candidate, National Merit Scholar, National Merit Finalist, CV Scholar, National Honor Society, CV Math Award for Outstanding Seniors, OSAA Farmers Insurance Group Activity Scholar and Scholar Athlete Awards, Greater Corvallis Rotary Outstanding Student Athlete Award , Benton County Foundation Dale sina Trout Scholarship, OSAC Robert C. Byrd Federal Honors Program Scholarship,... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Freshmen ranks to swell on Oregon campuses (78) Jun 3, 2008
Admissions officials at Southern Oregon University in Ashland said they hope stepped-up recruiting efforts, including more personal contact with prospective students, will mean more bodies on campus in September. Because admission there is rolling, no final numbers will be available until then, said Mark Botoroff, the school s admissions director. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Vintners seek sunny side of an increasingly warmer world May 25, 2008
That's because by 2050, the world's premier wine-friendly zones could shift as much as 180 miles toward the poles, says climate geographer Gregory Jones of Southern Oregon University. In theory, that will make northern Europe or New Zealand more grape-friendly than Bordeaux or Australian valleys. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Campaign flurry continues today May 18, 2008
5:15 p.m., Stevenson Courtyard at Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Obama events today. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
A flurry of weekend campaigning for Clinton, Obama May 18, 2008
5:15 p.m., Stevenson Courtyard at Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Chelsea Clinton will also make the following appearances Saturday, May 18. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Coquille concert to benefit food bank May 4, 2008
Dr. Margaret Evans, professor emerita of music and university organist at Southern Oregon University, and the acapella vocal group Pure Voice will be performing. All donations will benefit area food banks. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
What's ahead May 2, 2008
Dr. Margaret Evans, professor emerita of music and university organist at Southern Oregon University, and the a capella vocal group Pure Voice will be performing. All donations will benefit area food banks. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Heley's versatility leads to scholarship at EOU Apr 23, 2008
The World Link: Heley's versatility leads to scholarship at EOU. Heley's versatility leads to scholarship at EOU. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Around the Town (1) Apr 19, 2008
He is on faculty at Southern Oregon University. Shaw will be working with the Capital High School Sats Jazz Choir. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
OSU considers making combined ID-debit cards Apr 13, 2008
Her friends at Southern Oregon University already have ID-debit cards and like them, she added. OSU senior David Hogan of Portland was unsure. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
OSU wins OK for emergency texting system (42) Apr 11, 2008
Partners in the system who finalized commitments to its purchase this week include Western Oregon University, Eastern Oregon University, Southern Oregon University and the Oregon Institute of Technology. Portland Community College also is considering partnering in the program, said Dana Haynes, spokesman for the community college. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bobcats grab Holding Cup title Apr 2, 2008
5th: Southern Oregon University, Jim Nystrom, Charlie Baser, Becky Reitinger, Mark Reitinger. 6th: University of California Irvine, Andrew Quong, Kristen Chan, Michael Chan, John Summers. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Together (3/31/08) Apr 1, 2008
She graduated from Service High School in 1999 and from Southern Oregon University with a business-chemistry degree in 2004. Katrina is a material coordinator for ASCI engineering and projects at BP.. (Anchorage Daily News)
PHOTO GALLERY: Week 1, Spring Camp Mar 31, 2008
Brandon redshirted the 2006 season at Southern Oregon University where he pursued a career as quarterback. He transferred to Idaho after receiving an academic scholarship as a top transfer student, and made the switch to defensive back last season. (VandalVenue.com)
Camacho does well at Duels Mar 20, 2008
Camacho was one of six Central Section wrestlers invited to compete in the California-Oregon Senior All-Star Duels, held March 15 at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Camacho pinned R.O. Gamez in 3:52. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
LHS band concert Mar 19, 2008
Additionally, Max McKee, professor emeritus of Southern Oregon University, will be serve as a guest conductor. Admission is free. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Brookings student headed to national poetry competition Mar 18, 2008
In the fall, she plans to attend Southern Oregon University, where she hopes to merge her interest in cultural studies with performance. One other South Coast student was at the competition. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Lost State Still Has Independent Streak Mar 18, 2008
"It's really a very, very old historical tradition in America that people sort of removed from the center of power resent the center of power," said Jay Mullen, professor of history at Southern Oregon University. The 1941 movement got started when Gilbert Gable, mayor of Port Orford, Ore. (CBS News -- US)
California: In far NoCal, independence is a state of mind Mar 17, 2008
The idea of forming a separate state out of the mountainous region along the Oregon-California border, has come up a few times, says Jay Mullen, professor of history at Southern Oregon University. It's really a very, very old historical tradition in America that people sort of removed from the center of power resent the center of power, says Mullen. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Just released ... entertainment news Mar 7, 2008
- The Southern Oregon University Symphonic Band will play a winter concert on Thursday, March 13, at 8 p.m.. The program includes a tone poem by German composer Ralph Ruden called The Dreams of Oenghus, John Gibson s Resting in the Peace of His Hands, Norman Dello Joio s, Scenes from the Louvre and Leemand s The March of the Belgian Paratroopers. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
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Erlebach attended Treasure Valley Community College, received a Bachelor s of Arts degree in education from Eastern Oregon University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Southern Oregon University. Through a Southern Oregon University exchange program, he also attended the University of Guanajuato, Mexico, where he learned Spanish. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Heyman earns top MWC honor Mar 4, 2008
They will compete against the California all-stars on at 6:30 p.m. March 15 at Southern Oregon University. Volleyball opening. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
HASS dean leaving USU; 4 candidates announced Mar 2, 2008
Published: Saturday, March 1, 2008 11:57 PM CST The dean of Utah State University s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences has accepted a position as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Southern Oregon University. According to a press release from the school, Kiger will begin the job on July 1. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
op-ed: Blood discrimination costs lives Feb 29, 2008
These actions follow the cancellations instated at Southern Oregon University years ago. To clarify: the FDA policy the Red Cross follows is one that bans any man who has ever engaged in "sexual activity" (whether protected or not) with another male, even once, since 1977. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Apply now for SOU’s ’Saturday’ MBA program Feb 28, 2008
- The Southern Oregon University Saturday MBA Program is now accepting applications for the 2008/2009 academic year. The graduate program was specifically designed for working professionals who wish to pursue a Master in Business Administration degree, according to a recent SOU press release. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
UGF wrestlers win NAIA Western Regional by 3 1/2 points Feb 25, 2008
- The University of Great Falls wrestling team edged out Southern Oregon University 120-116 1/2 for its second straight NAIA Western Regional title Saturday at the McLaughlin Center. Menlo College of California was 9 1/2 points behind the Argos in third, followed by Montana State-Northern, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University of Arizona and British Columbia's Simon Fraser University. (Montana Standard, MT)
Three art worlds convene at Ashland art event Feb 23, 2008
The Schneider Museum of Art is located on the campus of Southern Oregon University on the corner of Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street in Ashland, Oregon. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,, and the first Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is a 3 suggested donation. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
When Syrah met Pinot: One's Feisty, the other's finicky - but they're finding common ground Feb 16, 2008
Lyon, just outside the northern Rhone, averages around 2,300 degree days, while Beaune, amid Burgundy's Cote d'Or, comes in around 2,100 to 2,200, according to Southern Oregon University climatologist Gregory V. Jones. Other data places the Cote d'Or around 2,300. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More candidates, please Feb 15, 2008
In 2006, Southern Oregon University announced three presidential finalists and Carroll College named two finalists. In 2004, New Mexico State University offered the students and faculty a heaping handful to choose from: the school announced five presidential finalists. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Guitar quartet will play songs by classical and local composers Feb 14, 2008
Submitted Photo - Southern Oregon Universitys Guitar Quartet, pictured above, will play a show at the university on Friday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. Featuring music by Bach, local composer Mark Jacobs and Pink Floyd, the concert offers a variety of styles ... - The Southern Oregon University Department of Music Guitar Quartet will present An Evening of Eclectic Chamber Music on Friday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. in the music recital hall at Southern Oregon University. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
San Dieguito district names new superintendent Feb 14, 2008
Noah earned his bachelor's degree in American History from Southern Oregon University, and his master's degree from the College of Education at the University of Oregon. He completed post-master's programs in Educational Leadership and Administration at the University of Oregon, and he was the recipient of the William Robertson Coe Fellowship to Stanford University to study American history. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Henley tips Bulldogs in swimming Feb 12, 2008
Henley won the final event to edge North Bend for the Class 4A-3A-2A-1A District 4 swimming title Saturday at Southern Oregon University. Going into the final event, the 400-yard freestyle relay, North Bend had 230 points, Cottage Grove 229 and Henley 228. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Pirates have big day at swimming districts Feb 10, 2008
North Bend s Rachel Heaney and Matt Johnson qualified first in two events each on the first day of the District 4 meet at Southern Oregon University. Heaney qualified first in the 200 and 500 freestyle races for North Bend. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Eagles flying onward: Sinnott at Sac State Feb 9, 2008
Michael Smelser - Southern Oregon University. Ruben Jones - Southern Oregon University. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
University to host a night of sonatas Feb 9, 2008
where he is the professor of piano and artist in residence at Southern Oregon University. He said he has been keeping busy between teaching and performing 25 to 30 concerts a year. (Juneau Empire)
References To Explicit Substance Use Common In Popular Music Feb 7, 2008
4, 2006) Ray Charles was really good at snapping, says musical acoustician Kenneth Lindsay of Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Charles's snaps that open his famous song "Fever" with Natalie Cole are. (Science Daily)
MS Chamber presents awards Hollywood style Feb 7, 2008
They returned to McCloud with their two small boys, Brandon (now 23) and Tyler (now 21) where Greg taught at McCloud High while completing his Masters Degree at Southern Oregon University. In 1993, Greg was invited to teach at Mount Shasta High School. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
North Bend girls aim for repeat title Feb 6, 2008
The World Link: North Bend girls aim for repeat title. North Bend girls aim for repeat title. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Rooted in volunteerism Feb 6, 2008
area where Jerry took a job in student services at Southern Oregon University. It was there that Carol took the superintendent position of the Medford city recreation department. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Lebanon, Oregon: College town Jan 31, 2008
Corvallis is an example, as are towns with smaller universities Newberg (George Fox University), Forest Grove (Pacific University) and Ashland (Southern Oregon University). The people gathering together in the latest effort to revitalize downtown should dream big about the possibilities. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Riders compete at fairgrounds: Students from 10 colleges show their skills at IHSA event Jan 27, 2008
Hailing from as far north as the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and as far south as Southern Oregon University in Ashland, the 120 riders needed only to bring their boots and gear to the show hosted by Linn-Benton Community College. All of the horses are provided at Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competitions. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Scientists discover new mushroom species in the Rogue Valley Jan 25, 2008
- The Southern Oregon University environmental studies and biology faculty will share their discovery of a new species of mushroom that grows underwater - the first of its kind - in a presentation tomorrow. The new species is called Psathyrella Aquatica. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
YOUR COMMUNITY Jan 25, 2008
Participating riders hail from Oregon State University, University of Oregon, Southern Oregon University, and several universities in Washington and Canada. This event is a major fundraiser for the LBCC equestrian team and is free and open to the public. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
