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SOU achieves “age-friendly university” statusOctober 3, 2023 - 9:37 am
Current chair and university employee appointed to new terms on SOU boardOctober 2, 2023 - 8:52 am
Indigenous Peoples Day to be observed at SOUOctober 2, 2023 - 8:30 am
Collaborative events to commemorate historic “Tragedy at Tunnel 13”September 27, 2023 - 9:46 am
SOU’s expanded Career Connections office opens new space and opportunitiesSeptember 25, 2023 - 3:26 pm
Friends of Hannon Library announces speakers lineupSeptember 18, 2023 - 11:45 am
New solar arrays move SOU toward energy self-sufficiencySeptember 8, 2023 - 9:50 am
SOU teacher preparation programs receive national accreditationSeptember 1, 2023 - 11:20 am
SOU on Campus Pride’s “Best of the Best” list for 11th yearAugust 28, 2023 - 4:06 pm
The convivial artist: engaged teaching & art with Michael ParkerAugust 7, 2023 - 12:32 pm
Digital Cinema at SOU offers options for allAugust 7, 2023 - 12:05 pm
SOU opens indoor track for smoke respiteJuly 20, 2023 - 4:12 pm
Taylor Mullaney: A dentist’s art and science
/in AlumniThe 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 AlumniSOU 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 AlumniMention 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 AlumniMichael 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“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 AlumniGratitude 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 AlumniPhotographer 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 AlumniThe 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 AlumniShannon 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 AlumniThe 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 […]