Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

WOU Student Leo Marquez Interns at Marion County DA’s Office

Posted on February 19, 2020 184 views
Leo Marquez standing on the stairs in front of the Marion County Courthouse.
At WOU, many students have participated in internships that correlate to their career goals. One of those students is junior Leo Marquez, a Criminal Justice major who completed an internship last fall with the Marion County District Attorney’s office. As a student intern, Marquez informed victims of their rights, provided assistance to these victims, attended [more…]
Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

Congress to Campus Fosters Civil Communication, Engagement and Literacy

Posted on February 7, 2020 200 views
U.S. Capitol building with colorful sunset behind it
Western Oregon University Professor Mary Pettenger and Assistant Professor Earlene Camarillo believe the connections each of us makes with people who have different perspectives and opinions allow us to learn and grow as a community. That’s why Camarillo and Pettenger, who both teach in the Politics, Policy and Administration department, collaborated to bring Congress to [more…]
Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Oregon’s ratification of the 19th Amendment

Posted on January 13, 2020 322 views
Lend your hands to help create a historical record celebrating the 100th anniversary of Oregon’s ratification of the 19th Amendment, which eventually placed women’s voting rights in the U.S. Constitution. Western Oregon University history professor Kimberly Jensen invites campus and community members to make a social justice art panel at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 14 [more…]
Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

Third-Generation WOU Student is Student Leader

Posted on October 15, 2019 137 views
Person standing in front of a logo painted on a wall. ASWOU in text with a red torch over the state of Oregon
A third-generation student, Erik Morgan Jr. can pinpoint the events that propelled him from being “only partly politically aware” to being elected Associated Students of Western Oregon (ASWOU) president. At Stayton High School, Morgan Jr. played soccer and acted in school plays. Student government wasn’t on his radar. Not knowing what he wanted to study [more…]
Academics | Alumni | Social & behavioral sciences

WOU in the News: Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union CEO Retires After 43 Years of Service

Posted on January 1, 2019 93 views 1 comment
Al Strawn with his wife Gretchen.
PALMER— Al Strawn stepped down from his position as CEO of the Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union in October. He is still figuring out what his retirement is going to look like in the coming years but he does know one thing — he enjoys having more time on his hands. “I’m discovering that I [more…]
Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

Southern California Police Department Seeks Recruits at WOU

Posted on March 9, 2018 88 views
John Deer and Ed Villarreal
Representatives from the El Segundo Police Department in Southern California visited campus this week in their first out-of-state recruiting trip. They have high hopes for the outcome after taking with Western Oregon University students, many of whom are in the criminal justice program. “We’ve had a great experience,” said Sergeant Ed Villarreal. “We’re meeting a [more…]
Features | Social & behavioral sciences

Feature: Student Projects Demonstrate Change Is Possible

Posted on November 29, 2017 61 views
Politics, Policy and Administration Professor Mary Pettenger wants students to know they can make a difference in their worlds. That’s why she considers her Political Science 355 course to be one of her favorites. The class, Civic Literacy and Engagement, has several components, from proposal writing and project management to media literacy and effective communication. [more…]