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Minahan Named Western Oregon President

Dr. Minahan served as provost of WOU from 1998 to 2004, and served as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Professor of Philosophy from 1986 to 2004.

(MONMOUTH) - The State Board of Higher Education has appointed Western Oregon University interim president, John Minahan president of Western Oregon University.

Western Oregon Welcomes The Most Diverse And Academically Prepared Students in School History

WOU is actively pursuing its global education with study abroad and more international students and faculty exchanges.

(MONMOUTH) - Enrollment at Western Oregon University has remained steady as planned at 4,889 students for the 2006-07 academic year.

Senate Candidate Paul Evans Ships Out to Middle East Before Election Day

Evans, a Democrat, is likely to be the only U.S. candidate running for office who will be on active duty in the Middle East on election day.

(MONMOUTH) - Senate Candidate Paul Evans is already engaged in a heated election battle, and now he is preparing to ship off to war.

Evans will be deployed November 5th, two days before he will know whether or not he gets elected to the Oregon Legislature. The deployment was originally scheduled for November 15th.

Western Oregon Teaching Research Institute Receives $10.5 Million Grant

The Teaching Research Institute at WOU began operations this month.

(Monmouth, Oregon) - The Teaching Research Institute, housed at Western Oregon University, received a $10.5 million award from the United States Department of Education to create a national technical assistance and dissemination center for deaf-blind youth.

Western Oregon And Chemeketa Community College Create Dual Enrollment Program

Chemeketa Community College has similar dual-enrollment programs with Oregon State University and Portland State University.

(Monmouth, Oregon) - Western Oregon University has teamed with Chemeketa Community College to allow students to be jointly admitted and eligible to concurrently enroll in both institutions beginning fall 2006.

A dual-enrollment program offers students more options in curriculum and student activities, as well as access to student services at both institutions, including fee-based services.

Project Backpack- Enhancing Community Well-Being

Fundraising events take place May 21st in Salem, and May 28th, in Woodburn.

(Monmouth, Oregon) - Project Backpack is an effort initiated by students at Western Oregon University that provides a backpack with hygiene products and other essentials to every homeless inmate exiting a Marion County correctional facility.

Western Oregon Dance Students to Perform at The National College Dance Festival

The seven WOU student performers are Latoya Shantia Lovely of Belleglade, Fla.; Michael Coleman of North Bend; Samuel Hobbs of Beaverton; Corale Lamont of Monroe; Jessica Sanford of Salem; Brynn Sylvester of Newberg and Jessica Evans of North Bend.

(MONMOUTH) - Seven Western Oregon University dance students have been selected to perform as part of the National College Dance Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. from May 16 to 18.

Western Oregon University Observed Holocaust Remembrance Day

(Monmouth, Oregon) - Western Oregon University presented a display in memory of the victims of the Holocaust on Tuesday, April 25th, Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Western Oregon Hosting Conference on Autism

The event is free and open to the public. To register for the conference visit www.wou.edu/autism

(Monmouth, Oregon) - Western Oregon University will play host to the Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders on Saturday, April 29th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Pacific Room of Werner University Center.

WOU College Democrats Host Gubernatorial Debate

(MONMOUTH) - The Western Oregon University College Democrats will host democratic candidates for governor of Oregon in a Town Hall Debate in Werner University Center on Thursday, April 27th, at 7:00 PM. The doors will open at 6:30 PM.