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SOU goes remote for spring term, campus closed to publicMarch 19, 2020 - 4:45 pm
SOU takes steps to protect campus, slow COVID-19 spreadMarch 13, 2020 - 11:47 am
SOU is designated as “Tree Campus USA” for sixth yearMarch 10, 2020 - 12:11 pm
Study confirms SOU’s vital economic impact role in regionMarch 4, 2020 - 11:40 am
SOU board receives national Nason award for exceptional leadershipFebruary 27, 2020 - 9:59 am
SOU Computer Science Department gets new hiresFebruary 25, 2020 - 12:45 pm
19th annual “Lock-In” brings police to teach at SOUFebruary 25, 2020 - 11:16 am
Upcoming “Pub Night” a test run for potential campus pubFebruary 24, 2020 - 4:10 pm
SOU alumnus premieres first documentary, “Illegal,” at film festivalsFebruary 24, 2020 - 3:21 pm
SOU Digital Cinema program launches “The Crew Experience”February 21, 2020 - 12:35 pm
SOU added to Military Friendly School list by VIQTORYFebruary 20, 2020 - 4:46 pm
Deadlines approaching to apply for millions in scholarshipsFebruary 10, 2020 - 4:52 pm
SOU alumnus serious about his comics venture, IDW Publishing
/in Alumni /by mosleyjPerhaps it was his job in the SOU bookstore that led Ted Adams (’90) to the role of publisher and CEO of IDW Publishing and IDW Media Holdings. “It was the best experience,” Adams said. “I got to interact with students and read books on break. Having access to all those books was fun for […]
SOU alumna to offer Friday Science Seminar on zebrafish study
/in Academics, Alumni /by mosleyjSOU alumna and doctoral candidate Sarah Stednitz will offer a lecture from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday that examines the social interactions of zebrafish and their implications on autism research and other deficits in humans’ social behavior. The Friday Science Seminar event will be in the Science Building Auditorium (Room 151). The lecture is […]
Taylor Mullaney: A dentist’s art and science
/in Alumni /by mosleyjThe mouth is a window into the health of the body. According to the American Dental Association, it can foreshadow diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and immune disorders. When a dentist peers into the mouth, he or she can see signs of nutritional deficiencies or general infection, often the first symptoms of serious medical conditions. […]
Compelling case: Linder’s historic legal journey begins at SOU
/in Alumni /by mosleyjSOU alumna Virginia Linder (’75), who retired as an Oregon Supreme Court justice in 2016, says that being an undergraduate at what was then Southern Oregon State College in the 1970s was an ideal time for her. “It was the civil rights period, the beginning of the women’s rights movement,” she says. “I and most […]
McNair program changed the life of SOU faculty member and alumna
/in Alumni /by mosleyjMention the name Brook Colley (’07) around the SOU campus and students reply with delight, quickly sharing stories of her warmth, approachability and whip-smart lectures. After graduating SOU with degrees in sociology and political science, Colley attended the University of California-Davis, where she received her doctorate in Native American Studies. She returned to SOU in […]
SOU Alum: Michael Finley’s national parks balancing act
/in Alumni /by mosleyjMichael Finley was praised on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives when he retired in 2001 after more than 32 years with the National Park Service. California Congressman Jerry Lewis lauded Finley for his dynamic leadership of three of the nation’s largest national parks – Yosemite, Yellowstone and Everglades. Lewis identified Finley’s work […]
The Power of Art in the Political World
/in Alumni /by mosleyj“It is possible to make a life in the arts and to live in the world of ideas as an intellectual,” says Bruce Guenther (’71) when reflecting on his 50-year career as a curator, artist and educator. For Guenther, who retired in 2014 after serving 14 years as chief curator for the Portland Art Museum, […]
Saxophone sensation: On Tour with Panic! At the Disco
/in Alumni /by mosleyjGratitude is a recurring theme for saxophonist Jesse Molloy (’01). Whether the topic is music, bands or his education, Molloy said he wants to take the time to be thankful for the opportunities that have come his way. “I have been trying to express my gratitude in different ways, whether it is through producing music […]
Constant motion: Photographer Christopher Briscoe tells story through adventure
/in Alumni /by mosleyjPhotographer Chris Briscoe (’75) will flat-out tell you he did not enjoy most of his time at college. Not because of SOU, where he earned a bachelor’s degree and teaching certification, but because of his love for adventure. “I’m just wired that way,” Briscoe said. “When I went back for my teaching certificate, I think […]
Burning Bright: Abbigail Nguyen Rosewood’s commitment to creativity
/in Alumni /by mosleyjThe encouraging creative-writing community at SOU was an ideal fit for 27-year old writing dynamo Abbigail Nguyen- Rosewood (’13). Since graduating, she has written numerous essays, reviews, articles and creative works for online and print publications. And now, after recently finishing graduate school at Columbia University, Nguyen-Rosewood anxiously awaits the U.S. release of her first […]