Tech men drop heartbreaker to Walla Walla University Nov 7, 2009
The Orediggers had a tough time making shots Friday, as the Montana Tech men's basketball team dropped a 78-76 decision to Walla Walla University at an Eastern Oregon University tourney. "We shot 42 percent and our effort on the defensive end wasn't there," said Tech head coach Nate Larson. (Montana Standard, MT)
North Bend Hall of Fame inductees Nov 1, 2009
Rick Wetherell: Wetherell was born in Pendleton and raised in the Eastern Oregon communities of Echo, Arlington and Hermiston, graduating from Hermiston High School before earning an education degree from Eastern Oregon University. He completed graduate work at Oregon State University and Portland State University before beginning a 40-year career teaching and coaching in North Bend in 1965. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Lights out to rain on Eastern Oregon's parade Oct 31, 2009
But when Northern welcomes in No. 23 Eastern Oregon University Saturday at 12 p.m. inside Blue Pony Stadium, the Lights aren t the only team needing a win. While MSU-N (2-7, 2-6) is seeking to put an end to a difficult and frustrating six-game losing streak, the visiting Mountaineers will be trying to keep their fading NAIA playoff hopes alive with a first-ever victory at Blue Pony Stadium. (Havre Daily News, MT)
College Report: Corey Johnson thriving at Evergreen Oct 29, 2009
Rainier High graduate Chris Ware continues to rewrite the football record book at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. In the past two games, Ware, a sophomore quarterback, set five passing and scoring records for the Mountaineers that had stood for nearly 10 years. (Longview Daily News, WA)
TVCC projects moving forward Oct 28, 2009
He is an alumnus of TVCC and of Eastern Oregon University, with which the community college has a close relationship. Not only is the college searching for a new president, but Griffin said Susan Tinker, dean of instruction, has announced her plans to move back to Washington to be closer to family. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Tech players of week: Knuchel, Burns, Nickel Oct 27, 2009
Montana Tech football coach Bob Green announced the Oredigger Players of the Week following Saturday's 28-24 victory over No. 18 ranked Eastern Oregon University. On offense, 5-foot-10, 196-pound junior running back Skyler Knuchel had 108 yards rushing, including two rushing touchdowns and a pass reception for a touchdown. (Montana Standard, MT)
College Connection Accreditation ensures quality Oct 17, 2009
Boise State University, the University of Oregon, Eastern Oregon University, the College of Idaho and all accredited colleges and universities are reviewed under the very same standards used to assess TVCC.. ADVERTISEMENT. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Woodland weighs pros, cons of switch to city manager government Oct 16, 2009
I personally think I have the training and experience to run a city, said Woodland Mayor Chuck Blum, 71, who has bachelor s degrees in public administration from Washington State University and rural county/small city municipal government from Eastern Oregon University. Supporters of Proposition 1 say a professional manager would more than pay for himself through efficiencies and attracting grants and other revenues to the city. (Longview Daily News, WA)
EOU president visits Ontario Oct 14, 2009
Dr. Bob Davies, president of Eastern Oregon University, visits with Ontario City Councilman Ron Verini, following Daviess remarks to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Monday at the Sizzler. ONTARIO Eastern Oregon University and the Eastern Oregon region are important to each other, and next February, when the Oregon Legislature meets, area residents and officials need to present a united front to key leaders on the western side of the state, EOU President Bob Davies told the Ontario Chamber of... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
College Report: Harris throw three-hitter in Huskies debut Oct 6, 2009
Rainier s Chris Ware, a sophomore quarterback at Eastern Oregon University, was named the Frontier Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season following a 45-14 victory over Montana State-Northern. Ware completed 32-of-46 passes for 395 yards and three touchdowns. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Inquiry Outside the Cube Oct 2, 2009
Participants will attend sessions and receive a catered lunch, PDUs, an Eastern Oregon University credit opportunity, information from the state, classroom-ready materials, standards-based lessons and assessment from a national perspective. They keynote speaker will be Oregons 2008 National Teacher of the Year Michael Geisen, a science teacher at Crook County Middle School in Prineville. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
College Report: Ware turning heads as EWU's quarterback Oct 1, 2009
Four weeks into the college football season, and Rainier s Chris Ware has earned NAIA Offensive National Player of the Week and Frontier Conference Player of the Week honors as quarterback at Eastern Oregon University. Ware, a sophomore, completed 22-of-30 passes for 336 yards and five touchdowns, and ran 11 times for 76 yards and one score as the Mountaineers recently knocked off Rocky Mountain College 58-50 to earn him national and league kudos. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bitten by Bulldogs Sep 22, 2009
Now, Northern must find a way to regroup with a daunting road trip to upstart Eastern Oregon University coming up on Saturday. Northern and EOU will square off at 12 p.m. M.S.T. in LaGrande, Ore. (Havre Daily News, MT)
• Cottingham, Zelazny wed Sep 20, 2009
A 2005 Juneau-Douglas High School, she is a senior at Eastern Oregon University ... An East High School graduate, he is a graduate student at Eastern Oregon University. (Juneau Empire)
College Connection: Learning by listening Sep 5, 2009
I grew up in Huntington, and, after graduating from Huntington High School, I went on to earn degrees from Treasure Valley Community College and Eastern Oregon University. After seven years as accountant/auditor at Nichols Professional Group, I was hired to work in the business office at TVCC. I ve held a number of positions at the college, including TVCC co-president in the early 1990s as well as dean of administrative services. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
ASU appoints Interim Athletic Director Sep 4, 2009
Before joining KSU's staff, he served at Eastern Oregon University as its assistant athletic director for internal operations and served in the same position at Xavier University in New Orleans beginning in 1999. Steward said he is honored at the prospect of beginning his work at ASU.. (WSJA.com, AL)
UAA hires assistant to replace Rinner Aug 26, 2009
and played at Eastern Oregon University, an NAIA school. He got his start in coaching Eastern Washington, where he worked in a variety of capacities from 1998-2003. (Anchorage Daily News)
• The Price to Play: Summer camps: Are they worth it? Aug 16, 2009
Along with seven teammates, Myers attended a team camp at Eastern Oregon University, which cost 230 per player not including travel expenses. Myers also joined teammate Alex Ridgeway at an elite quarterbacks and receivers camp in California at more than 400 apiece. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Great Northwest Pro Rodeo: Local rider holds leadTop score: George Gillespie IV ahead in bareback riding Aug 8, 2009
Gillespie now resides in Midland where he works a ranch owned by his Eastern Oregon University roommate, Grant Knoll. The EOU graduate has lived in Klamath County for about six years. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Area stars line up for East-West Shrine Game Aug 2, 2009
The teams have been practicing at Eastern Oregon University and staying in the dorms, in between visiting children s hospitals and doing other good deeds. The East-West Shrine game is a successful annual fundraiser for the Shriners Hospitals for Children, now in its 57th year. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Rocky's Reeves resigns Jul 30, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Space Coast sports briefs Jul 28, 2009
Mel-Hi grad named SID. Melbourne High graduate Barrett (Barry) Henderson has been named Sports Information Director at Eastern Oregon University. Henderson, a 2007 graduate of Eastern Oregon, is a 2002 graduate of Melbourne High School. (Florida Today)
OSU tuition, fees to jump 7.5 percent Jul 16, 2009
Eastern Oregon University 6,456 (3. 5 percent). (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Movers & Shakers July 13) Jul 13, 2009
A certified public accountant with a bachelor s degree in accounting from Eastern Oregon University, Ellingson has worked in financial management for the Georgia Pacific and Boise Cascade corporations. She was most recently a controller for Allied Waste Services. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
At Our Best (July 6) (23) Jul 7, 2009
Eastern Oregon University has named several local students to its winter term 2009 Dean s List. They are Denise Gallagher and Rebecca Renda of Corvallis and Kimberly Warren of La Grande, formerly of Corvallis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
County's mosquito man fights the bite Jun 24, 2009
The 2004 Eastern Oregon University grad's main summertime job is surveillance - looking for spots where mosquitoes have started to breed in unusually high numbers. Dry ice traps hung in trees mimic the amount of carbon dioxide put out by a large-size mammal, known to attract the adult insects. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Hospital announces scholarship winners (22) Jun 19, 2009
Schmidig is a freshman working toward her Bachelor of Science in nursing at OHSU through Eastern Oregon University. She is the daughter of Margie and Robert Schmidig of Scio. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
College board backs viticulture blueprint Jun 18, 2009
The structural fire science courses are closely matched with Eastern Oregon University for transfer. In the viticulture class, there may be opportunities to transfer to Oregon State University s viticulture program or related programs at the University of Idaho and Washington State University. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
LHS honors valedictorians, salutatorian (7) Jun 18, 2009
Valedictorian Sierra Engler plans to attend Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. She said she ll probably earn a degree in math or science, but is not sure what she will do with it. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Paulson named new Frontier commissioner Jun 17, 2009
While the schools basketball programs have played tournaments at Eastern Oregon University an independent schools whose football program is its only team that participates in the Frontier he d like to encourage the Mountaineers basketball programs to join or play more in the conference ... The Frontier Conference has nine schools in four states: Carroll College, the University of Great Falls, Montana State-Northern, Montana Tech, Montana Western and Rocky Mountain College, all in Montana;... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Lebanon to bid farewell to 288 seniors Jun 5, 2009
She plans to attend either Eastern Oregon University or Western Oregon University and run track. She took part in three sports: track, swimming and cross country. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Graduation: Santiam Christian High School’s Class of 2009 May 29, 2009
Nicole Barton: SCHS Outstanding Student (anatomy and physiology), ACSI Distinguished Student (athletics), OSAA Farmers Insurance Scholar Athlete, PacWest Scholar Athlete, Pacific University Honors and Pacesetter Scholarships, Linfield Trustee Scholarship, Pacific Lutheran University Provost s Scholarship, Whitworth University Presidential Scholarship, Corban College, Presidential Scholarship, Eastern Oregon University Scholar Award. Corrie Bellamy: SCHS Outstanding Student (home economics), ACSI... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
SPU names Ryan Looney men's basketball coach May 28, 2009
Athletic director Erin O'Connell chose Looney, the coach at Eastern Oregon University the last five seasons, to replace Jeff Hironaka, who left after 18 years to become an assistant at Washington State. The 33-year-old Looney was 95-55 at Eastern Oregon. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Memorial Day: Hillsboro Pearl Harbor survivor passes May 16 May 27, 2009
He earned a teaching degree from Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, then met and married wife Louise in Richland, Wash. They moved to Hillsboro expecting their first child, and Jones completed his master's degree at the University of Oregon. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Letters to the editor: May 20, 2009
Oregon can only benefit from an educated and industrious workforce that public institutions like Eastern Oregon University generate. With rising unemployment rates, especially in rural Oregon, which has some of the highest numbers in the state, more individuals are looking to a university like EOU for a way out, but it s getting more difficult to find. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
• Late Twin Falls writer's story appears in second volume May 8, 2009
"Now, Steve Turner lives in Pocatello and works for a pharmaceutical delivery business. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Northwest Nazarene University, and he played baseball at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande and at NNU.Denise Turner worked for the Times-News for 11 years before her death from cancer. Copyright ? 2006, Lee Publications Inc. Magicvalley.com is an on-line division of the Times-News, published daily at 132 Fairfield St. W., Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 by Lee... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
College candidates define their goals May 6, 2009
Education: Bachelor's degree in botany from Oregon State University, teacher's certification from Eastern Oregon University, master's in education from Oregon State University. Also attended Southwestern Oregon Community College from 1968-70, along with continuing education. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Oregon House passes 'Rooney Rule' bill for state colleges May 2, 2009
"Ultimately, this bill will be a victory for the fans and players of Eastern Oregon University, Oregon State University and all the rest of Oregon's great school teams who can find the best coaches and athletic directors in the country.". The bill is modeled after the NFL's "Rooney Rule," which was instituted for NFL franchises to interview a minority candidate for any open head coaching position. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tour features four of Helena’s top chefs Apr 29, 2009
Eastern Oregon University and Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. Two of Helena s best-known food aficionados, Toby De Wolf, owner of Bert s, Bleachers and Sommelier s and his executive chef, Arnie Finkelstein, will show how certain wines best complement various appetizers. (Helena Independent Record)
Matthew Peter Higgins Apr 29, 2009
He attended St. Frances Academy and Baker High School, Eastern Oregon University and then Oregon State University, graduating in 1978 with a degree in forest management. Upon graduation he worked for the U.S. Forest Service until January 1979, when he started his 30-year career with Georgia-Pacific, which eventually merged into Plum Creek Timber. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Warner looks west for new womens hoop coach Apr 12, 2009
"At Cascade, Murphy quickly turned around the school's losing ways as he tripled the win total of the previous season in his first season at the helm. Prior to his arrival, the program only won 17 games combined in the four seasons before taking over as the head coach. In his short time at Cascade, Murphy established some program firsts for Cascade, including leading the team to the Cascade Collegiate Conference semifinals for the first time in school history and upsetting the No. 1 seed Eastern... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Sioux Falls storms past Bandits Apr 12, 2009
"Sioux City's offense was never in the game.New quarterback Scott Jensen struggled in his first start. Rushed heavily by Sioux Falls linemen Rachman Crable, Cory Johnsen and Leif Murphy throughout the night, the Eastern Oregon University graduate guided the Bandits to just 84 yards total offense.The first fumble came late in the first quarter. Trailing 3-0, the Bandits got as far as the Storm 2-yard line when Brandon Crawford caught a shuffle pass and ran 13 yards. But the 240-pound Kelly, in as... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Emergency system alerts OSU (59) Apr 1, 2009
The Oregon Institute of Technology, Southern Oregon University, Eastern Oregon University, Portland Community College, the University of Portland and Central Oregon Community College are partners in OSU s emergency alert system. OSU s share of the system will cost it 45,500 this year. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Editorial: Alert system passed first test mostly (April 1) Apr 1, 2009
Let s recall the event, almost two years ago, that was a major impetus in partnering OSU, The Oregon Institute of Technology, Southern Oregon University, Eastern Oregon University, Portland Community College, the University of Portland and Central Oregon Community College to create the emergency alert system. On April 16, 2007, at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bob Davies picked to lead Eastern Oregon University Mar 21, 2009
A 42-year-old university vice president from Pennsylvania was picked Friday to lead Eastern Oregon University as it recovers from financial and enrollment problems. The state Board of Higher Education named Bob Davies, vice president for university relations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, as president of the 3,666-student campus in La Grande. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Steve Martin backs 'adult content' school production of his play Mar 16, 2009
Teacher and director Kevin Cahill told La Grande Observer that funds were now being raised to put the play on at the nearby Eastern Oregon University. Any money left over from Martin's donation will be put towards acting scholarships for students. (BBC News -- Americas)
Martin to US troupe: Show will go on, on my dime Mar 15, 2009
Since then, plans have been afoot for the students to present the play instead at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, with a Student Democrats group raising money. Martin read online of the controversy, said a spokesman, Alan Nierob. (International Herald Tribune)
• Community news Mar 12, 2009
More than 460 students enrolled at Eastern Oregon University for fall term 2008 have been named to the dean's list. Students making the dean's list from the Magic Valley include Janet Jessup of Jerome and Norkamari Bandolin of Twin Falls. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
College Report: Deyo breaking records for Eagles Mar 11, 2009
Wahkiakum High grad Jeff McNally, a junior safety with the Eastern Oregon University football team, was one of 247 student-athletes nationally named a 2008 Daktronics NAIA Academic All-American. McNally is studying business. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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He said he first starting working at Taco Time in 1979 during the winter months as he put himself through college at Eastern Oregon University, studying criminal justice. I ve always liked the restaurant business, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Banned high school play moved to Oregon college campus Mar 4, 2009
A play banned from La Grande High School will instead be done at Eastern Oregon University after the president said she had no choice but to allow a student group to rent space for the performance. University President Dixie Lund said last week she wouldn t allow high school students to perform Steve Martin s Picasso at the Lapin Agile on the campus because the superintendent and school board had forbidden it in at the high school. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Alumni Update (5) Feb 26, 2009
Caitlin WaughSport: SoftballHigh school: TokayCollege: WillametteWaugh, a junior, went 0-1 with a walk in two pinch hit appearances in Willamette's season-opening doubleheader sweep of Eastern Oregon University, which it beat 9-5, and Norwest Christian, which it beat 8-5, this weekend. Mercedes O'BrienSport: SwimmingHigh school: GaltCollege: UC San DiegoO'Brien, a member of Lodi City Swim Club who currently swims for UC San Diego, competed at the Pacific Collegiate Swimming and Diving Conference... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
State shouldnt waste money on useless studyOIT, other state universities, should be kept separate Feb 26, 2009
Those strengths would be diluted if OIT s administration were rolled into a consolidated operation with the University of Oregon, along with Oregon University System s other three regional schools Eastern Oregon University, Western Oregon University and Southern Oregon University. A bill authorizing study of such a change is in the Legislature, which is struggling with severe budget problems that are going to get worse before they get better. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Baker County hill saw a lot of history Feb 17, 2009
In his book, Powerful Rockey, former Eastern Oregon University historian Jack Evans published journal entries from pioneers who scaled the Blue Mountains. One from Sarah Sutton, an 1850s emigrant, is, Evans wrote, lively at first, then increasingly grim. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Local Briefs Feb 12, 2009
Helena High senior running back Tyler Ishak signed with the Eastern Oregon University football program on Monday, said Bengals head coach Tony Arntson. The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder rushed for over 1,000 yards his senior years and was named first-team all-conference, second-team all-state. (Helena Independent Record)
Former Viking assistant named defensive coordinator at Eastern Oregon Feb 8, 2009
- Eastern Oregon University Head Football Coach Tim Camp has announced the hiring of Lawrence "Legi" Suiaunoa as the Mountaineers new Defensive Coordinator. Suiaunoa replaces Eti Ena who joined the University of Idaho Vandal staff as the defensive line coach. (Wwuvikings.com)
Bulldogs Host Second-Place Portland Sunday Feb 8, 2009
The Bulldogs opened the year with a 101-44 victory against Eastern Oregon University and broke 100 in their last game, a 109-73 victory at the University of San Diego. The 109 points was the highest point total scored by the Zags since the 1985 season when they defeated Seattle Pacific University 111-84 and ranks ninth in the country for total points in a game. (Gozags.com)
