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Class of 2018

Grad Profile: Cynthia Olivares

Byron Kimball Posted on June 15, 2018 1021 views

With grad school on the horizon, Cynthia Olivares, from King City, is just cooling down from a busy and wild undergraduate career that involved student government, Green Dot, planning events and discovering her potential for leadership. We chatted with Olivares all about her time at WOU. What was your Major? Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus [more…]

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Grad Profile: Jessica McCutchen

Byron Kimball Posted on June 15, 2018 922 views

A prolific composer and musician, those in the Music department know first-generation student Jessica McCutchen, from Springfield, for her dedicated work ethic and her impact on the WOU music community. We talked to McCutchen about her passion for music, her time as an RA, and the best spot on campus to enjoy a good book. [more…]

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Grad Profile: Frank Calzada III

Byron Kimball Posted on June 14, 2018 974 views

WOU intramural fans and players may know referee and supervisor, Frank Calzada, well. Now gearing up for a graduate assistantship in sports management with Indiana State University, Calzada came in to chat about his experiences at WOU before graduation. Thanks once again for meeting with me! What’s your home town? I’m from Santa Rosa, California. [more…]

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Grad Profile: Ashley Chambers

Byron Kimball Posted on June 14, 2018 1262 views

We chatted with Ashley Chambers, a first-generation Early Childhood Education major from Grants Pass (who’s also earning an English Speakers of Other Languages/Bilingual endorsement). Along with sharing her experiences as a Hamersly Library employee, we talked all about her grad school plans, her favorite spots on campus, and the time she accidentally walked into a [more…]

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Grad Profile: Ann Marie “Poka” Matagi

Byron Kimball Posted on June 13, 2018 1142 views

Through her time with Kappa Delta Chi, the Multicultural Center, and the Alternative Break program, Ann Marie (nicknamed Poka) has been a fixture on campus since coming to WOU. We chatted with Matagi about her biggest campus inspirations, her experiences traveling to Honduras and Costa Rica, and much more. Matagi, a first-generation student from Medford, is [more…]

Campus & community

A WOU Student’s Experience Helping Organize the Independence-Monmouth Community Clean-Up

Byron Kimball Posted on May 25, 2018 1294 views

The Independence-Monmouth Community Clean-Up, held annually, is an opportunity for local residents to clear their homes of debris. It’s also a chance for the community to come together and help beautify Independence and Monmouth by picking up trash and clearing park trails. For my class, it was something of a trial by fire. As part [more…]

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Halloween at WOU: Your Guide to Campus Frights

Byron Kimball Posted on October 29, 2017 1122 views

In just a matter of days, the night air will be thick with the screeches of sugar-hyped kids and freshmen high-tailing it down Monmouth Avenue. Even now, jack-o-lanterns perch on porches, where they’ll sit until mid-November. It’s Halloween, y’all. The big question is, how do we celebrate Hallows’ Eve here at WOU? Consider this your [more…]

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Alternative Break: Travel, Serve, and Get Involved

Byron Kimball Posted on April 10, 2017 1943 views 2 comments

There’s nothing quite like giving back to the community. But your help’s not just needed in your own neck of the woods. What if you could travel to a part of the world where you could make a tremendous impact for people in need? Luckily, you can. Through the Service Learning and Career Development’s Alternative [more…]

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Volunteering at WOU: giving back to the community

Byron Kimball Posted on March 28, 2017 1065 views

Not sure what to do for spring break? It might be a good time to think about volunteering. There’s a lot you can get out of giving back. Meeting new people, trying out new experiences, and making a difference- it’s a win-win situation. Here’s what’s involved. Yes, it’s sort of like a job Hunting for [more…]

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The Homeschooled Student’s Guide to Life at WOU

Byron Kimball Posted on March 17, 2017 870 views

If you’re a homeschooled student, let’s face it. Figuring out college isn’t always a simple process. If you’re anything like I was back when I was first applying to school, you’re struggling to figure out all kinds of things that don’t always come naturally to the homeschooled set. But if you’re applying to WOU, it’s [more…]

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Dual-enrollment at WOU and Chemeketa: is it for you?

Byron Kimball Posted on February 27, 2017 1230 views 2 comments

Is it possible to take classes at more than one college? Indeed! If you’re like many WOU students, you might be curious about what dual-enrollment is all about. You can choose to dual-enroll at both WOU and Chemeketa Community College. For many students, this can be a great way to help save money and get [more…]

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How to write a killer scholarship essay

Byron Kimball Posted on February 17, 2017 936 views

Who doesn’t want free money for college? Applying for scholarships can be a fantastic way to help pay for classes and textbooks. And with WOU’s general scholarship deadline of March 1, it’s time to get busy. The application process is competitive. Many scholarship programs require you to write an essay along with your application. Making [more…]