2009
January
Western Oregon University increases financial support for students
2008
November
Prospective students learn more about college and can win a $500 scholarship
WOU attained 10% enrollment growth over past two years
Campus celebrates International Education Week
October
French film festival brings taste of French life and culture to Monmouth
WOU wins award for
ASL/English
interpreting program
Universities collaborate in touring state to recruit Oregon students
WOU attained 10% enrollment growth over past two years
September
U.S. Department of Education awards funds to Teaching Research Institute for Oregon Deafblind Project
WOU awarded funds to develop talented and gifted regional planning center
Admissions counselor hired to focus on multicultural recruitment
WOU welcomes record number of new faculty hires
WOU kicks off school year with a welcome to new students and returning faculty
August
23rd annual Salmon Bake celebrates Arctic tradition
WOU awarded $1.6 million to train educational personnel to meet the needs of children with severe disabilities
New Provost joins campus
June
Communication Studies nationally named outstanding undergraduate program
MayWOU receives recognition for student academic advising
College of Ed earns re-accreditation on national & state level
March
Teaching Research Institute receives grant for science and math program
FebruaryWOU wins regional College Bowl championship
2007
November
Holiday Tree Lighting sets the mood for upcoming season
Chamber Singers choir performs
in China
October
Film festival brings French culture to WOU as part of the third annual Tournées Festival
September
Collective bargaining agreement ratified between WOU and faculty
Students collaborate with WOU faculty on designing billboards for Portland area
Oregon introduces unique 60% tax credit
to donors supporting research
August
WOU gets free, legal access to more than three million songs through Ruckus Network
July
WOU and Chemeketa make it easier for students to transfer
Honorary degrees for Oregon students interned during WWII
June
Professor wins International Latino Book Award
End of year marks retirement for several WOU faculty and staff
May
WOU students honored for outstanding achievement
Students present “Debris Tossed About,” an original performance
April
WOU Foundation gains new board members
Holocaust survivor to speak at WOU
Retired art professor gifts $100,000 to WOU
February
Western Oregon University staff member takes teambuilding expertise to the masses
Western Oregon University welcomes
the Oregon Academy of Sciencel
2006
December
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October
WOU and Chemeketa Community College create dual enrollment program
Teaching Research Institute receives $10.5 million, largest award in its history
WOU partners with Beaverton School District
to improve transition to college for high school students
July
Top national education professionals compare best practices
June
WOU students honored among peers
WOU honors top faculty and staff
May
WOU students demonstrate academic achievements with presentations
April
WOU Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders highlights educational and medical expertise
WOU building renamed after former OUS chancellor
WOU dance students selected to perform at the National College Dance Festival
WOU College Democrats host gubernatorial candidate debate
March
WOU professor performing in international quartet - Labirynt
WOU students present progress on community service projects
WOU students perform West Side Story
WOU receives boost in admittance numbers
WOU professor appointed by governor to board of geologist examiners
January
Founders Day lecture to include history of Oregon and WOU's connection over the years
WOU announces appointment of new liberal arts and sciences dean
WOU celebrates 150th anniversary on Founders Day
2005
November
Western Oregon University celebrates International Education Week
Making College Happen broadens its benefits
Holiday Tree Lighting sets the mood for upcoming season
Western Oregon Symphony opens fourth season
WOU students will provide an evening of musical entertainment in an upcoming holiday concert
October
WOU increases international focus with new hire
WOU gains director of development
Homecoming events celebrate WOU and its 150 year anniversary
Enrollment and retention take front burner with new member of management team
August
Smith Fine Arts Series gears up for another great season
WOU tuition for Oregon undergraduates is lowest among Oregon University System institutions Dr. John Minahan named WOU interim president WOU's incoming freshman to receive enriched academic and social experiences Smith Fine Arts Series gears up for another great season
Annual Salmon Bake and auction offers food, fun and entertainment for the whole family
July
Jensen Arctic Museum celebrates 20th anniversary
End of fiscal year marks retirement for several WOU faculty and staff
June
Summer concert series offers daytime music
Western Oregon University offers summer workshops and classes for the community |
