SOU Professor Appointed to State Advisory Committee

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October 8, 2014
(Ashland, Ore.) — Dr. Mark Tveskov, professor of anthropology and director of the Laboratory of Anthropology at Southern Oregon University, has been appointed by Governor John Kitzhaber to the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation.
The committee, which is comprised of members with backgrounds in anthropology, history, architecture, archaeology and other related disciplines, is tasked with reviewing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.
“Collaboration and stewardship with our communities on issues of historic preservation are foundational concepts we hope to teach in our classes,” Dr. Tveskov said, “so I am greatly honored to have this opportunity to serve on this committee.”
Dr. Tveskov has been a faculty member at SOU since 1998. He is a member of the Society of American Archaeology, the Society for Historical Archaeology, and the Association of Oregon Archaeologists.
“We have wonderful faculty at Southern Oregon University, and we’re very pleased that Dr. Tveskov will be able to share his expertise in a manner that benefits the entire state,” said Dr. Roy Saigo, SOU President.
The advisory committee next meets Oct. 9-10 in Newport.

SOU In the News: Sept. 29 – Oct. 3

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KDRV – First Day for SOU Students This Year: https://www.kdrv.com/first-day-for-sou-students-this-year/
KTVL – SOU Faces Adversity with Appreciation: https://www.ktvl.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/ktvl_vid_14118.shtml
Mail Tribune – SOU’s First Governing Board Appointed: https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20140929/NEWS/140929642/0/SEARCH
Daily Tidings – Our View: SOU Reaches Out to Downtown (Editorial): https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20140930/OPINION/140939998/0/SEARCH
Daily Tidings – SOU Control Shifts Downstate: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20141001/OPINION/141009993/0/SEARCH

SOU Welcomes New Students During Convocation Ceremony

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October 1, 2014
(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University will formally welcome the 2014 entering class of students during a convocation ceremony Friday, Oct. 3, at Raider Stadium.
The ceremony, which will take place at 3:30 p.m., marks the official recognition that all of the students entering SOU this fall have met the criteria for admission and matriculation into the university. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for SOU faculty and staff to welcome and greet new students.
“The faculty and staff are very excited to welcome the incoming 2014 class, which includes students from every corner of our region,” said Dr. Susan Walsh, SOU’s Provost. “We are especially looking forward to hearing from Dr. Edwin Battistella, who will speak on behalf of the faculty to invite our new students to join the SOU community.”
Dr. Battistella has been a professor at SOU since 2000. He is the author of five books, including his most recent work, “Sorry About That: The Language of Public Apology,” which was published by Oxford University Press and released earlier this year.
Students will also hear from Dr. Roy Saigo, who took over as President of SOU on July 1. “As a new president and new member of this community myself, it brings me great pleasure to welcome a new group of students to Southern Oregon University,” he said. “This is a very strong and diverse group of students and we know they will make positive contributions to the University and the community. We are very excited to have them here.”
Following Convocation, students, faculty, and staff will make their way to Raider Village, where a “Rock the Block” party will take place, marking the culmination of the first week of fall term.