Native Oregonian and WOU Alum plays crucial role in Super Bowl Kevin Boss, of the New York Giants, catches a 45-yard pass on the first play of the fourth quarter that jump-starts a Giants drive and flips the momentum of Super Bowl XLII. In one of the greatest upsets in Super Bowl history, the Giants go on to defeat the previously unbeaten New England Patriots: Learn more
Oregonian artist, Rick Bartow’s work nationally recognizedWOU Alum Bartow’s evocative work has been shown around the world. He has had a solo exhibit at The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. He has been shown in Europe, the White House, the Heard Museum in Phoenix and been interviewed on National Public Radio: Learn more
In Honor of R. E. Lieuallenfirst person memories of one the universities most influential presidents who guided the growth of the school and its impact on the quality of education in Oregon: Learn more
Native Oregonian and jazz icon leads Summer Jazz Workshop Jazz drummer and Governor’s Arts Award recipient Mel Brown leads the Summer Jazz Workshop where participants perform in both large and small jazz ensembles and also attend seminars that cover various topics including theory, history, improvisation, the music business and music technology. Mel Brown Workshop Web site
Origins and Evolution of
Teaching ResearchA first person narrative of the beginings of The Teaching Research Institute (TRI). The institute is a unique organization engaged in more than 45 projects housed at Western Oregon University to inform and facilitate change in educational and human service systems:
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Older than Oregon by a couple of years, WOU is proud of the contributions we have made and continue to make to the institutions, culture and people of the state.