Class of 2021 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Ruby Van Dyke

Posted on July 2, 2021 1053 views
Ruby Van Dyke is a 2021 graduate from Santa Rosa, California. Their major is Gerontology: Aging and Older Adulthood.    Why did you choose WOU?  I chose WOU because it is one of two schools in the Northwest (NorCal to Washington) with a bachelor’s in gerontology, and I love the rain more than anything.    [more…]
Class of 2021 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Emily Creasy

Posted on June 29, 2021 31 views
Emily Creasy is a 2021 graduate from Gladstone, Oregon. She is a Social Science major with a concentration in Political Science, plus a minor in Psychology. She is also WOU’s Honorary Political Science Student of the Year.   What has the experience been like as a transfer student? I transferred from Clackamas Community College. I [more…]
Class of 2021 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Emily Beck

Posted on June 22, 2021 125 views
Emily Beck is a 2021 graduate from Springfield, Oregon. She is majoring in Psychology, with a minor in Health. Emily is also an award winner from WOU’s Leadership Recognition Month, where she received the Psychology Peer Advising Leadership Award.   Why did you choose WOU?  I chose WOU because it was close to home, affordable, [more…]
Class of 2021 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Lily Gallagher

Posted on June 15, 2021 344 views
Lily Gallagher is a 2021 graduate from Independence, Oregon. She is a Psychology major with a minor in Gender Studies, and she is an award winner from WOU’s Leadership Recognition Month, where she was given the Abby’s House Social Justice Award.   What has the experience been like as a transfer student? Yes! I transferred [more…]
Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

Spanish Degrees and Certificates Open Up Career Options

Posted on December 20, 2020 1626 views
Western Oregon University’s Spanish Department has three new certificates to help WOU students gain a competitive edge in the job market. The certificates are in Spanish-English Interpretation and Translation, Bilingual/Biliteracy and Social Justice and Service Learning (Bilingual). In addition to these certificate program’s, students can major in Spanish or Spanish Education, and minor in Spanish, [more…]
Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

Juvenile Justice Week Begins October 19

Posted on October 18, 2020 985 views
The Criminal Justices Sciences Division is sponsoring Juvenile Justice Week, beginning October 19, with three events happening online. Lived Experiences in the Juvenile Justice System panel discussion Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 from 6-8pm Register to reserve your space. The panelists: Catherine Jones is an advocate with the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth. She [more…]
Academics | Alumni | Social & behavioral sciences

Alumni Profile: Curtis Holbert

Posted on August 26, 2020 8306 views
Curtis Holbert graduated from WOU in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in History and a minor in Writing. Holbert is from Burns, Oregon, but currently works as a Title Examiner in Redmond, Oregon.   What is your current position?  Title Examiner. I research deed records, as well as other public record items to issue reports [more…]
Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Jennifer Romadka

Posted on June 19, 2020 1443 views
WOU graduate Jennifer Romadka smiles in her red cap and gown in front of bright pink flowers.
Jennifer Romadka is a graduating Public Policy and Administration student from Beaverton. During her time at WOU, Jennifer has participated in the Honors Program and multiple student leadership positions. What has your experience been like as an Honors Program student? My experience in honors has pushed me academically, personally, and professionally in all the ways [more…]
Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Kelsie Greenhill

Posted on June 18, 2020 1418 views
Kelsie Greenhill is a Public Policy and Administration major with a minor in Spanish. She is from Willamina, Ore. As a notable 2020 graduate, we interviewed Greenhill on her favorite aspects of WOU and fond memories from college.   What has the experience been like as a transfer student? I transferred from Chemeketa Community College. [more…]
Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Taylor Dowler

Posted on June 17, 2020 1026 views
WOU graduate Taylor Dowler smiles in her red graduation cap and gown, and proudly shows off her diploma.
Taylor Dowler is a graduating Political Science student from Portland. She transferred to WOU from Mount Hood Community College, and has actively been involved with numerous extracurricular activities on campus, including Model United Nations and ASWOU. What has your experience as a transfer student been like? I originally obtained my Associates Degree from Mount Hood [more…]
Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Emily Swart

Posted on June 15, 2020 1382 views
Emily Swart is an Interdisciplinary Studies major from Salem, Ore., the two focuses of her major being humanities and social science. As an outstanding non-traditional graduate, we interviewed Swart on her most memorable experiences here, as well as her takeaways from college as a whole.   Why did you choose WOU?  I come from a [more…]
Academics | Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Leah Coyle

Posted on June 15, 2020 903 views
Leah Coyle is a Communication Studies major from Portland, Ore., who has also completed a minor in Humanities. As an outstanding graduate, we interviewed her on her WOU experience, including her favorite memories and the lessons she’s learned.   Are you a first-generation student? What has your experience been like? I am the first member [more…]
Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

2020 Delmer Dewey/Julia McCulloch Smith Award: D-Dré Wright

Posted on June 13, 2020 762 views
D-Dré Wright ’20 has a penchant for acronyms, especially one that inspired and guided her success at Western Oregon University. Wright recalls arranging three words in her mind when she finally decided she was going to ACE everything in her life – Accept, Change and/or Embrace it. From competing on three intramural athletic teams to [more…]
Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

2020 Delmer Dewey/Julia McCulloch Smith Award: Monica Cerda Ortiz

Posted on June 13, 2020 930 views
Woman with a Homecoming crown
As a first-generation and low-income student, Monica Cerda Ortiz ’20 started her freshman year of college feeling powerless and not knowing where she belonged. That quickly changed as she learned the importance of finding campus groups where she felt represented and supported at Western Oregon University. She is grateful for the WOU faculty, staff, students [more…]
Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

Mario and Alma Pastega Award for Excellence in Scholarship Recipient: Kenneth Carano

Posted on June 11, 2020 634 views
Family in Greece
Mario and Alma Pastega Award for Excellence in Scholarship winner Associate Professor Kenneth Carano aspires to use his knowledge and status to listen and learn from others’ voices. “Using my white male privilege to be a co-conspirator in working towards giving less-privileged voices a chance to be heard is a critical part of my field’s [more…]
Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Erin Ritchie

Posted on June 10, 2020 795 views
WOU grad Erin Ritchie smiles in front of red flowers. She is wearing a white floral dress and a brown jacket with matching boots.
Graduating student Erin Ritchie will be completing a degree in Sociology this spring, with a minor in Psychology. Originally from Newport, she transferred to WOU from Linn-Benton Community College, and has been involved with CIP, Abby’s House, and Student Success and Advising during her time at WOU.   Where did you transfer from and what [more…]
Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Karina Lopez

Posted on June 9, 2020 855 views
Karina Lopez is a Communication Studies major and a Health minor from Independence. As an outstanding 2020 graduate, we interviewed Lopez about her experiences being a first generation student and a leader to her peers in our campus community.   What has your experience as a first-generation student been like? My experience as a first-generation [more…]
Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Zoe Noel Cawthon

Posted on June 8, 2020 1138 views
Zoe Noel Cawthon is a philosophy major from Salem. As a 2020 graduate, we interviewed Cawthon on her most notable memories and life lessons from WOU.   What has been your most memorable class? My most memorable class was Forensic Anthropology with Jerielle Cartales! It has nothing to do with my major, and I took [more…]
Class of 2020 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Arianna Stone

Posted on June 4, 2020 916 views 1 comment
Arianna Stone is a Psychology major with a minor in Social Science. She is from Salem, Ore, and originally earned her Associates of Arts Oregon Transfer degree from Chemeketa Community College before transferring to WOU. As a 2020 graduate, we interviewed Stone about her impact on multiple WOU communities, her fondest memories, and her future [more…]
Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

WOU Professor Receives International Recognition

Posted on May 7, 2020 1060 views
Western Oregon University Assistant Professor and Advisor Brooke Dolenc Nott believes her responsibilities extend beyond assisting students in navigating their college journey and career aspirations. “I want my students to know that I believe in them and that their skills, their specific path, their story is going to fulfill a need in our communities,” she said. [more…]
Academics | Alumni | Social & behavioral sciences

WOU Alum Jay Bates Graduates From FBI National Academy

Posted on April 23, 2020 1184 views
World map with country flags in place of each country
After earning his bachelor’s in Business Administration, Western Oregon alum Jay Bates ’93 took a job with a finance company, where he quickly learned he didn’t enjoy the corporate world. As a former WOU baseball player and high school athlete, Bates found himself missing the team atmosphere. He also remembered the advice of a WOU [more…]
Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

Western Oregon University recognized for serving the aging population

Posted on March 28, 2020 2339 views 1 comment
Picture of a computer screen reading Never Stop Learning
An assistant professor in the Gerontology program, Melissa Cannon is proud of Western Oregon University’s history of promoting age-friendly values in a variety of ways including encouraging lifelong learning and access to core institutional activities, community partnerships and intergenerational exchanges in teaching and learning. WOU’s dedication and work in this area has resulted in being [more…]
Academics | Arts & culture | Social & behavioral sciences

Lessons in the Lessons: Music and Psychology

Posted on March 25, 2020 2225 views
Music is the answer
There are lessons within the lessons taught in biology to literature to philosophy classes at Western Oregon University. And each lesson can provide us with guidance, insight and knowledge during this uncertain time. Today at WOU asked faculty to share with students and employees some perspective from their subject matter to help us navigate our [more…]
Academics | Business & global affairs | Social & behavioral sciences

Lessons in the Lessons: Business and Sociology

Posted on March 24, 2020 2527 views
Mountain with words
There are lessons within the lessons taught in biology to literature to philosophy classes at Western Oregon University. And each lesson can provide us with guidance, insight and knowledge during this uncertain time. Today at WOU asked faculty to share with students and employees some perspective from their subject matter to help us navigate our [more…]
Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

Investigate Career Possibilities at Western Oregon University’s Criminal Justice Career Fair

Posted on March 2, 2020 1757 views
Two people talking
Western Oregon University students exploring career and internship options should investigate possible leads at the Criminal Justice Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Pacific Room at the Werner University Center. “This career fair is an opportunity for students to find where their passion might fit,” Criminal Justice Assistant Professor Jennifer [more…]
Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

Upcoming Lecture Explores the Effects of Spanish Colonization

Posted on February 25, 2020 3435 views 14 comments
This Thursday, February 27, the WOU community is invited to attend a lecture by Dr. Sonia Kania titled From Southwest Spain to Southwestern United States: Spanish in the Age of Exploration.  Kania is an associate professor at the University of Texas at Arlington who currently serves as the chair of the Department of Modern Languages. [more…]
Academics | Social & behavioral sciences

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

Posted on February 19, 2020 1323 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 1017 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 979 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 726 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 828 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 783 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 700 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…]
Class of 2017 | Social & behavioral sciences

Mario and Alma Pastega Excellence in Scholarship Award: Dr. Eliot Dickinson

Posted on June 16, 2017 623 views
Eliot Dickinson
Politics, Policy and Administration Professor Eliot Dickinson is a master of being in the right place at the right time. Opportunities have presented themselves to him throughout his life, and he never hesitated in spotting the opening. Dickinson, a nine-year member of the WOU faculty, is the winner of the 2017 Mario and Alma Pastega [more…]
Class of 2017 | Social & behavioral sciences

Mario and Alma Pastega Excellence in Teaching Award: Dr. Vivian Djokotoe

Posted on June 16, 2017 695 views
Vivian Djokotoe
Vivian Djokotoe, this year’s recipient of the Mario and Alma Pastega Excellence in Teaching Award, says she has been lucky through every stage of her life. Although she’s certainly been the benefactor of Fortune’s smile many times, however, it’s clear that good ol’ hard work deserves the lion’s share of credit for her success. Djokotoe [more…]
Class of 2017 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Kaylyn Taylor

Posted on June 15, 2017 691 views
This is part of our WOU graduate profile series where we’re featuring students who have been making incredible contributions to the WOU community In this feature, we’re celebrating the amazing accomplishments of Kaylyn Taylor, a psychology major with a minor in Spanish. Kaylyn’s been involved in a lot of different programs during her time at [more…]
Class of 2017 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Rosita Olalde

Posted on June 15, 2017 767 views
This is part of our WOU graduate profile series where we’re featuring students who have been making incredible contributions to the WOU community One of the first things you notice about Rosita Olalde, though you may not think that it is particularly noticeable at all, is how modest she is. She has a way of talking [more…]
Class of 2017 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad Profile: Laura Miranda

Posted on June 14, 2017 785 views
This is part of our WOU graduate profile series where we’re featuring students who have been making incredible contributions to the WOU community Today we’re featuring Laura Miranda, a social science major who made her mark with numerous organizations on campus, including Upward Bound and the Multicultural Student Union. We asked Laura about her time [more…]
Class of 2017 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad profile: Max Norr

Posted on June 14, 2017 651 views
Max Norr
This is part of our WOU graduate profile series where we’re featuring students who have been making incredible contributions to the WOU community Senior Max Norr is the creator of “The Record Keeper,” an exhibit and website based on books belonging to Sister Genevieve “Birdie” Lantz. She was a nurse with the American Red Cross [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences

Senior Allison Yamnitsky charting path for her future

Posted on February 21, 2017 617 views
Alli Yamnitsky
If you’d asked Alli Yamnitsky ’17 during her freshman year at Western Oregon University what she saw herself doing after graduation, she probably would have said she’d be a history teacher. The Corbett High School grad lists history among her passions, along with environmental studies, her minor. But fate steered Yamnitsky in a different direction [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences

Meet new faculty member Dr. Melissa Cannon

Posted on February 15, 2017 731 views
Dr. Melissa Cannon
Dr. Melissa Cannon joined Western Oregon University fall 2016 as an assistant professor in Gerontology. She joined WOU after earning completing her Ph.D. in urban studies at Portland State University. Her dissertation was titled Challenges, Experiences, and Future Directions of Senior Centers Serving the Portland Metropolitan Area. We asked her some questions to get to know one [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences

Civil Rights Film Series kicks off tonight

Posted on January 18, 2017 576 views
Citizen King movie poster
It’s winter term at Western Oregon University, and that means the opportunity to learn more about civil rights and the clash of class and race is again upon us. Starting today, the Civil Rights Film Series gets under way on its term-long run, starting with Citizen King, an overview of the life of Dr. Martin [more…]
Class of 2016 | Social & behavioral sciences

Mario & Alma Pastega Award in Staff Excellence: Sharyne Ryals

Posted on June 11, 2016 666 views
Sharyne Ryals
An unexpected incident led Sharyne Ryals, this year’s Mario and Alma Pastega Award for Staff Excellence recipient, to Western Oregon University. Ryals had always worked in the private sector, and her previous job was at a silicon wafer manufacturer. This industry became an unstable environment to work in, and closed like many other businesses in [more…]
Class of 2016 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad profile: Sarah Duhart

Posted on June 10, 2016 563 views
Fully set on going to another college, Sarah Duhart changed her mind last second after being offered a position at the WOU’s Writing Center straight out of high school. She says that she hasn’t regretted her decision one bit because it gave her opportunities she would not have had otherwise. Because of the support provided [more…]
Class of 2016 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad profile: Bella Borja

Posted on June 10, 2016 596 views
Bella Borja in her office at PCL smiling
College is never easy especially for those of us that have taken a longer road. Bella Borja is an amazing and personable woman who is graduating in this year’s class of 2016 as a first generation college student. Like many, she has worked her way through college often holding up to two full time jobs [more…]
Class of 2016 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad profile: Sabrina Riggs

Posted on June 10, 2016 675 views
Sabrina Riggs
Sabrina Riggs Salem, Ore. Political science major Undergraduate Sabrina Riggs is a graduating political science major. She was born in New York, but with her father being in the Navy, they moved all around the states until he retired. In 2006, she moved to Oregon and has been here ever since. She has been very [more…]
Class of 2016 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad profile: Josh Henderson

Posted on June 9, 2016 582 views
Josh Henderson
Josh Henderson is graduating Western Oregon University this June with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Anthropology. Henderson is from Salem, Ore. and chose to attend WOU for the campus involvement and the close relationships with professors that a smaller university can offer. His favorite lunch to treat himself to is Momiji’s; his favorite WOU event [more…]
Class of 2016 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad profile: Emily Peterson

Posted on June 8, 2016 709 views
Emily Peterson
Name:  Emily Peterson Age: 22 Major/Minor: Psychology/American Sign Language studies Hometown: Tualatin, Ore. Favorite campus event: Holiday Tree Lighting Best study spot: Beside the piano in the WUC Advice to incoming freshman: “Have fun while you’re at Western, this is your independence. At the same time, be responsible. This school has a lot to offer so set a time to [more…]
Class of 2016 | Social & behavioral sciences

Grad profile: Kevin Alejandrez

Posted on June 8, 2016 765 views
Kevin Alejandrez
Name:  Kevin Alejandrez Age: 22 Major/Minor:  Sociology/sports leadership Hometown: Independence, Ore. Best study spot: Lounge in the Werner University Center Advice to incoming freshman: “Do your thing! Be honest with what you want from college and go for it.” Growing up in Independence, Alejandrez felt some ambivalence about staying close to home for university and was considering out of state [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences

Preview: Social Science Symposium on Climate Change

Posted on April 20, 2016 595 views
Globe
This Spring term the social science division has selected a speaker series on the subject of climate change. The three speakers will be presenting on Thursdays in HWC 301 at 4pm. April 21 “Carbon Fees, Economic Benefits, and Solutions to Global Warming” Dr. Phil Harding from Oregon State University and Dr. Carla Wise from Citizen’s [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences

Presidential Politics 2016

Posted on April 13, 2016 583 views
On Thursday, April 7 the Western Oregon University’s Social Science department continued their Social Science Symposium series with a talk on the 2016 presidential election held by political science professor Dr. Ed Dover. Dr. Dover has written six major books on the presidential election process and teaches everywhere from the basics of national government to [more…]
Campus & community | Social & behavioral sciences

Preview: Perspectives on Peace

Posted on January 21, 2016 623 views
The social science division has a tradition of selecting a speaker series that reflects on major classroom discussions revolving around challenges that the world faces today. Winter term 2016 will focus on Peace. “In Winter 2016, the Social Science Division is integrating the topic of peace in our classes in diverse ways: considering what it means, what [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences | WOU in the news

WOU in the news: A Pod Of Their Own: Washington State Prison Keeps Veterans Together

Posted on August 10, 2015 616 views
Color Guard
Story published by KUOW By Patricia Murphy Every morning the flags at Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, Washington, are raised in a color guard ceremony. The 10 men who do the job are inmates and veterans. The ceremony ends with a salute, although the solemnity and reverence can seem strange in this setting. The [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences | WOU in the news

WOU in the news: Polk County pioneer has notorious reputation

Posted on August 5, 2015 618 views
Nathaniel and Lucinda Ford
Story published in the Statesman Journal By Capi Lynn From our archives. This story originally was published as part of our Headstones of History series from mid-2002 to early 2007. Nathaniel Ford was a surveyor, schoolteacher, flatboatman and sheriff before emigrating to Oregon. The resourceful pioneer then added postmaster and state legislator to his résumé [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences | WOU in the news

WOU in the news: National statistics on homicide arrests

Posted on July 26, 2015 549 views
Story published in the Corvallis Gazette-Times By Anthony Rimel According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in 2013, the most recent year with complete statistics available there were 13,075 murders in the United States. Of those, just over 64 percent of murder cases were “cleared,” meaning that they ended with an arrest, or through “exceptional [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences | WOU in the news

WOU in the news: Emoji aren’t silly – they could actually help the Deaf

Posted on July 17, 2015 605 views
love emoji
Published in Wired By Tim Moynihan EMOJI MIGHT BE one of the fastest-growing communication methods of the digital age, but a lot of people probably think the whole thing is silly. Yes, there are very creative rebus-like forms of emoji storytelling out there. No doubt, little pictures of hot dogs and airplanes can really spice [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences | WOU in the news

WOU in the news: Coquille woman among 10 to participate in geography education conference

Posted on July 7, 2015 611 views
Taylor Ryan
Story published in the Coquille Valley Courant By Shelby Case COQUILLE — A student at Western Oregon University is one of only 10 Oregon college youth chosen to attend the 100th anniversary meeting of the National Council for Geographic Education. “I feel really blessed to have this opportunity,” said Taylor Ryan, 21. “I just feel [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences

Associate professor earns advising honor

Posted on May 6, 2014 463 views
Polk County Itemizer-Observer Itemizer-Observer staff report May 06, 2014   MONMOUTH — Dr. Lauren Roscoe, an associate professor of psychology at Western Oregon University, has been honored by The Global Community for Academic Advising (NACADA) with an Outstanding Advising Award for faculty advising. This marks the seventh consecutive year that NACADA has recognized WOU for [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences | Student life

New WOU program prepares students for gerontology work

Posted on March 4, 2013 490 views
Photo: Western Oregon University student Amy Ringering interacts with David Small, Helen Hiebert, Lily Goodwin, Berna Howry and Brownie Fausset during a memory exercise at Dallas Retirement Village. As part of WOU’s gerontology program, students spend time in the community with older adults. / DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal Statesman Journal By Cara Pallone Grace Hampton [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences

Gender pay gap is topic of AAUW talk

Posted on April 15, 2012 406 views
Statesman Journal The gap between what men and women are paid is the subject of a talk sponsored by the Salem branch of the American Association of University Women. The talk will start at noon Wednesday in Room 103 of the Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem. For information, call Sally Hollemon at [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences

The doctor and the slave: Profiles of 2 Mid-Valley women pioneers

Posted on April 15, 2012 495 views
  Statesman Journal By Jennifer Ross and Keni Sturgeon The Willamette Heritage Center is collecting stories in preparation for installing new exhibits in the historic 1841 Methodist Parsonage. We will install exhibits about Kalapuya history and culture, Salem history and we will open three hands-on rooms — one looking at historic preservation, one about the [more…]
Social & behavioral sciences

Group mental activities help people with dementia, review shows

Posted on February 15, 2012 447 views
By Kerry Grens Chicago Tribune NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A series of group activities designed to stimulate thought, conversation and memory appears to improve the mental functioning of people with mild or moderate dementia, according to a new review of the evidence. “This is good news for the industry,” said Robert Winningham, a professor [more…]
Campus & community | Social & behavioral sciences

Food Dude: Baking on the rise as therapy for Alzheimer’s patients

Posted on November 23, 2011 420 views
The Oklahoman By Dave Cathey The countdown to Thanksgiving is coming to a fast end, so today we focus on some final details to help illuminate your family feast. You’ll find recipes for dressing; gravy; breads; wine recommendations; a festive, seasonal punch for this time of year; and a healthy option for your leftovers. Once the feast [more…]
Campus & community | Social & behavioral sciences

Guest lecturer talks about History of Women, Gender and War

Posted on November 4, 2011 491 views
Idaho State Journal By Jennifer Anthony POCATELLO–Dr. Kimberly Jensen presented at Idaho State University Wednesday evening to faculty, students and community members on “New Directions in the History of Women, Gender and War: Violence, Medical Humanitarianism and the “Affective Turn” in War Studies.” The presentation is part of the War in Society series at ISU which also [more…]
Campus & community | Social & behavioral sciences

WOU students team with area senior citizens to host gala

Posted on May 17, 2011 452 views
Statesman Journal By Justin Much Students taking an upper-division class this spring at Western Oregon University are gaining worthwhile experience by helping some of Monmouth’s most experienced. It’s a match for the ages: Molly Mayhead’s 400-level event-planning class meets Friends of the Monmouth Senior Center (MSC) to collectively stage a fund-raising effort that promotes the [more…]