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Oregon’s poet laureate to speak at SOU Friends of Hannon Library eventApril 17, 2019 - 10:01 am
SOU Research Center smoke survey shows mixed viewsApril 16, 2019 - 8:00 am
SOU’s Student Recreation Center celebrating first birthdayApril 15, 2019 - 2:49 pm
HECC gives green light for launch of Digital Cinema degree at SOUApril 11, 2019 - 10:57 am
Earth Week at SOU packs in wide variety of eventsApril 10, 2019 - 9:20 am
Promising students sought for SOU McNair Scholars ProgramApril 9, 2019 - 8:00 am
SOU and Universidad de Guanajuato pledge to build upon 50-year friendshipApril 8, 2019 - 2:33 pm
SOU community invited to Guanajuato lecturesApril 4, 2019 - 10:19 am
SOU Native American Student Union’s spring powwow returns to campusApril 2, 2019 - 9:58 am
Surprise! SOU’s Rousell discusses the brain, dopamine and change at TEDxApril 1, 2019 - 8:00 am
Ashland, SOU mark 50 years of Guanajuato “sister” relationshipsMarch 26, 2019 - 3:40 pm
SOU’s Lithia Motors Pavilion/Student Recreation Center strikes LEED GoldMarch 20, 2019 - 8:00 am
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 […]
Luders-Manuel: Writer addresses race with creativity and compassion
/in Alumni /by mosleyjShannon Luders-Manuel (’07) wasn’t sure what a thesis statement was when came to SOU as an English major. She now makes her living as a writer, essayist and critical mixed-race scholar who has been published in a number of academic, news and creative publications. Luders-Manuel garnered national attention earlier this year when the New York […]
Life in stitches: Delaney Matson’s passionate patterns
/in Alumni /by mosleyjThe old axiom says that if you do something you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. That may not hold true every single day for SOU alumna Delaney Matson, but she is coming pretty close. Matson, who graduated in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts with an emphasis on costume […]
Serving the Underserved: Maslow Project a one-stop resource for homeless youth
/in Alumni /by mosleyjJackson County has the third-highest number of homeless and at-risk children in Oregon – an estimated 2,500, according to the Department of Education. Homeless youth are more likely to miss school or drop out, receive lower scores on standardized tests and have a higher probability of suffering from depression, physical illnesses, and learning disabilities. Mary […]