SHARING: 'Civic generation' rolls up sleeves in record numbers Jun 24, 2009
Now 26, the Southern Oregon University graduate leaves next month for Romania to work for the Peace Corps. "I want to devote my life to international service work," says MacGurn, who lives in Eugene, Ore. (USA Today -- Money)
Salutatorians at Corvallis High School Jun 16, 2009
Plans: Attend Southern Oregon University and major in theater-acting and minor in Shakespeare Studies. Become a professional actor. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
A day of celebration Jun 16, 2009
Brian Fox, a Southern Oregon University student who is a member of the Oregon State Board of Higher Education and the brother of Randy Fox, one of Saturday s OIT graduates, asked the class to serve as advocates for higher education. He also urged OIT grads to use their skills to help the state s economic recovery, saying, You are the key to taking Oregon s economy to the next level. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Awards and plans of CHS graduates Jun 16, 2009
Mario Cambern: Southern Oregon University; Siskiyou Scholarship, Dale and Thomasina Trout Tuition Scholarship, National Honor Society, lettered in theater, Thespian Society, stage manager of The Wiz ... Erin Cunningham: Southern Oregon University; OSU Federal Credit Union Tomorrow s Leaders Today Scholarship, SOU Churchill Scholarship, National Honor Society, state winner-National Shakespeare Competition, International Thespian Society, lettered in theater, OSAA Activity Scholar ... Gabrielle... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Philomath High School graduates’ plans, honors listed Jun 16, 2009
She plans to attend Southern Oregon University to study anthropology/sociology and pursue a degree in communication ... She will play soccer for Southern Oregon University and study nursing. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Joseph Scott Bailey Jun 2, 2009
Joe graduated from Crescent Valley High School in 1989, and from Southern Oregon University in Ashland in 1993. After graduation, Joe went to Poland and taught English as a second language at Nicholas Copernicus University in Torun. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Childhood dream fulfilled May 30, 2009
In the fall, she will enter Southern Oregon University to study theater. Alex Paul can be contacted at or by calling 758-9526. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Graduation: Santiam Christian High School’s Class of 2009 May 29, 2009
Amanda Prentiss: National Merit Commended Scholar, National Honor Society, ACSI Distinguished Student (fine arts), Trinity Western University President s Scholarship, Loyola Marymount University Arrupe Scholarship, Furman University Academic Scholar Award, Willamette University Merit Award, Whitman College Alexander Anderson Scholarship, Pacific Lutheran University Provost Merit Award, Trinity University Murchison Scholarship, Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont Scholarship, Southern Oregon... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Roger Leland Lehnert May 15, 2009
He attended Southern Oregon University, where along with his education, he played collegiate basketball. While in college, Roger attended his brother Richard s wedding, where he was introduced to Cheryl Cooley, whom he would marry and begin a family with in Corvallis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ainsworth follows Wigle as Pirate coach May 13, 2009
After playing football at Southern Oregon University and coaching at South Umpqua and North Valley, serving as head basketball coach at the latter, Ainsworth returned to Marshfield seven years ago to join Wigle s football staff. Both Wigle and Marshfield athletic director Greg Mulkey said they expect Ainsworth to step in and carry on the tradition. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
NORMA STRICKLAND CURTIS - 81 - ASHLAND, OR May 6, 2009
of University Women (AAUW) at Southern Oregon University (SOU) ... Contributions in Norma s honor can be made to the Norma Strickland Curtis Memorial Scholarship Fund at Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Legislative road show gives Oregonians a chance to vent May 3, 2009
Margaret Carter, D-Portland, pledged to a jammed room of more than 500 at Southern Oregon University in Ashland on Thursday night. But skeptics said potential cuts, equal to 30 percent of state agency budgets, suggest otherwise. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tears, pleas greet Oregon Legislature's budget tour May 2, 2009
Margaret Carter, D-Portland, pledged to a jammed room of more than 500 at Southern Oregon University in Ashland on Thursday night. But a list of potential cuts, equal to 30 percent of state agency budgets, suggests otherwise, many said. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Ducks make former Pirate new offensive coordinator May 2, 2009
By , Sports Editor Saturday, May 02, 2009. Now the former Marshfield quarterback has one of the highest positions on the Oregon coaching staff. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Helfrich Tabbed to Tutor Duck Quarterbacks May 1, 2009
Helfrich graduated with a bachelors degree in biology from Southern Oregon University in 1996, where he lettered four years at quarterback. He was an NAIA Scholar-Athlete as a sophomore in 1993, leading the nation in total offense while earning NAIA honorable mention All-America accolades and first-team Columbia Football Association honors in the process. (eDuck.com)
Artist returns with gusto after 30-year hiatus Apr 30, 2009
Aside from a scientific illustration course at Southern Oregon University 40 years ago, he had not taken any art classes, but he found enjoyment in the discovery of his innate talent. His drawings often capture strong facial features of lifelike images, filled with human emotion. (Westerly Sun, RI)
College Report: Deyo claims academic honor at EWU Apr 14, 2009
The University of Portland roster includes sophomore Briana Gallaher of Rainier and Kelso freshman Jill Karnofski, George Fox University has Toledo freshman Brent Crocker and Castle Rock junior Jessica Brassard, Rainier s Brian Pinkstaff is a sophomore distance runner at Portland State University, and Kelso s JoLena Boatsman is a junior pole vaulter at Southern Oregon University. Kelso s Cort Carpenter, a senior first baseman at the University of Portland, is among the West Coast Conference... (Longview Daily News, WA)
FEATURED STORY:Raiders rout OIT softball Apr 8, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 11:36 PM PDT The Southern Oregon University softball team was running on all cylinders Tuesday afternoon as the Raiders rolled past Oregon Tech, 8-0 and 10-5, in Cascade Collegiate Conference play. In the first half of the doubleheader, the story was all about the pitching of freshman Jordyn Kurtz. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, 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)
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)
Oregon animal refuge faces foreclosure Mar 29, 2009
Two children attend the Oregon Institute of Technology and Southern Oregon University. Now, boxes pile up in a bedroom corner. (Longview Daily News, WA)
'State secrets' an issue for administration Mar 25, 2009
Pete Seda, left, the head of the al-Haramain Islamic Foundation speaks to students during a panel discussion at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Ore. The charity, whichwas shut down by authorities in Saudi Arabia after the U.S. Treasury Department declared it a terrorist organization, has filed suit against the U.S. government challenging the use of warrantless wiretaps. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Ore. sandwich-board job seeker scores interview Mar 23, 2009
The sign listed the Medford man's work history and education a physics degree from Southern Oregon University, a stint in the U.S. Marines and a job as an airplane engine mechanic along with contact information. He also handed a more standard resume to passers-by. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Three bands entertain at LHS concert Mar 19, 2009
He attributes much of his learning to his mentors, including Tim Salzman of the University of Washington, Jonathon Good of MSU Bozeman, Russ Newbury, formerly of Bozeman High School, and Cynthia Hutton of Southern Oregon University. Although I have had a lot of opportunities to play with some really amazing groups and musicians over the years, I still consider myself first and foremost a school band teacher, stated Miller. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Dont compromise with Islamic fanatics Mar 18, 2009
For those who might paint me a warmonger, know that I was a Southern Oregon University student leader in protests against the second Iraq War, and attacked the same in my book: An Ode to Id, back when even most liberal politicians backed it. While I feel that the reasons against that war were overwhelming, I think there are places in the world that need intervention. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
2 Oregon universities agree on dual program Mar 17, 2009
(AP) University of Oregon and Southern Oregon University officials have agreed to a new program that will let incoming freshman enroll in both schools ... While Southern Oregon University would benefit from an enrollment boost, the dual program should help the University of Oregon manage an increasingly crowded campus. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Large reserves to save OSU Mar 15, 2009
However, the University of Oregon and Southern Oregon University saw their fund balances drop below that level because of the March state cuts ... Southern Oregon University was approved a 420,000 advance from the Oregon University System to help tide it over. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Tri-School Band Festival is Tuesday in Ramona Mar 14, 2009
Carlson received his master's of music education degree from the American Band College of Southern Oregon University in 2004. Carlson was a drum major for the Pride of the Dakotas marching band at SDSU from 1995-98. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Choirs tune up for weekend of a cappella Mar 13, 2009
Oregon State University s premier a cappella group, Outspoken, will perform with Grant High School s Hooked on Harmonics, Southern Oregon University s Dulcet and Pacific Lutheran University s PLUtonics. The concert will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Women's basketball: Jackets hold on for win at NAIA tourney Mar 12, 2009
SIOUX CITY, Iowa Black Hills State vaulted to an early 15-2 lead and never trailed, claiming a 66-58 win over Southern Oregon University on Wednesday in the final game of the first round of the NAIA Division II Women s Basketball Championship at the Tyson Events Center-Gateway Arena in Sioux City, Iowa. Four players connected for double figure scoring for the Yellow Jackets (25-7 overall). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
West Sides story Mar 11, 2009
When Debbie Watts graduated from Southern Oregon University in 1978 and was offered a teaching job the Union School, she was intrigued. I had grown up here, says Watts, who was born and raised in Lakeview. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Alumni Notes: McKenna moves up to No. 3 in national rankings Mar 11, 2009
Heather Porter finished the season with 126 kills for Southern Oregon University s volleyball team as the Raiders came within one match of advancing to the NAIA national tournament. Porter, a Marshfield graduate, also had 12 solo blocks and 47 blocking assists for the Raiders during her sophomore season. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Youth no obstacle for this group of Yellow Jackets Mar 7, 2009
RAPID CITY When the Black Hills State women s basketball team starts play against Southern Oregon University at the NAIA national basketball tournament Wednesday, it will be without a single senior player on the roster. And four freshman and two sophomores will see a lot of minutes. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
'Title' wave enters libraries Mar 6, 2009
Oregon s Poet Laureate Lawson Fusao Inada, an emeritus professor of writing at Southern Oregon University in Ashland is the author of five books and a winner of the Governor s Arts Award (1997), the Oregon Book Award (for Drawing the Line, 1997) and the Pushcart Prize (1996) for poetry. The public libraries of Coos County and Southwestern Oregon Community College s library all have copies of Stubborn Twig, and copies of the books Bat 6 and Apples to Oregon for young adult and younger readers. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cam catches teen driving gaffes Mar 4, 2009
Denise McCoy said her daughter Brei McCoy, a recent Southern Oregon University graduate, is getting a similar service through Progressive. Kyle Odegard can be contacted at or 758-9523. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
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 ... Southern Oregon University President Mary Cullinan spoke against it. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
College Connection: Adding to an education Feb 17, 2009
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Greg Jones from Southern Oregon University. A world-renowned climatologist, Jones specializes in the study of how climate variability and change impact natural ecosystems and agriculture. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Local swimmers advance to state meet Feb 15, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:58 PM PST ASHLAND Klamath Union seniors Kelly Mauser and Charles Warrington, and Mazama senior Nycole Klauder each won two individual events in the Southern Sky Conference district swimming championships Saturday at Southern Oregon University. For more high school swimming, see page B2 of Sunday s H&N.. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Made In LA Field Report Feb 10, 2009
The film has been used by hundreds of schools and universities, including the UC Berkley and UCLA Labor Centers and incorporated in gender studies courses at the University of Missouri, Southern Oregon University and the University of California, Santa Barbara. Los Angeles High School teacher, Nikhil Laud considers Made in L.A. a powerful teaching resource that enhanced class discussions about globalization, immigration, as well as workers and consumers rights. (Multichannel News)
Citizen scientists' notes document affects of climate change Feb 8, 2009
"People talk about a 1- or 2-degree rise in temperature and it's inconsequential to us. Who cares?" said Greg Jones, an environmental studies professor at Southern Oregon University who's been studying wine grapes. "But in an ecosystem it can have dramatic effects.". (Fresno Bee -- Local)
