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John P. Minahan
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Denise Visuano '99
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Lisa Catto '10
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Alexa Armstrong
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Betty Orwick
Brandon Woodward
Grad Images
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WOU Alumni Association
Board of Directors
Ron Clark '83
Clark Hamor '77
Dwayne Hilty '99
Paul Kyllo '79
Ido (Milo) Lafky '01
Nick Mausen '67, '72
Patrick Moser '96
Lisa Scheirman '99, '00
Jon Scheirman '99
Ron Thiesen '75, '82
Mary (Abusharr) Trolan '73, '90
Roger Zumwalt '69
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Spring 2011 issue
On the cover
CINDY ETHERTON is a cool teacher. This was clear during the interview for this article. Calapooia Middle School was on a two hour late start so Etherton had some time to talk before her technology classes...
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Feature stories | News | Athletics | AlumNotes | Smith Fine Arts | Contest
Letter from the president
Feature stories
WOU receives the 2010 Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education
The purpose of the award is two-fold: to recognize excellence in teacher education programs and to advance the field of teacher education.
Making integrated technology accessible to middle schoolers
Etherton's classes are more than a basic introduction to computers; she wants students to take away practical skills in technology that will serve them for the rest of their lives.
WOU updates university branding and trademarks identity
On May 3 at 1 p.m. at the Werner University Center Plaza, Western Oregon University released new academic and athletic logo marks for the university, designed by Rickabaugh Graphics.
5,000 a week and counting:
WOU's new Health and Wellness Center brings in 5,000 users (per week!) for fun, fitness and more
WOU news
U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader gives keynote address at 2011 Commencement
Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox comes to campus this October
WOU's enrollment growth continues
Two WOU faculty and staff are finalists for 2011 Oregon book awards
Campus textbook rental program expands for 2011
WOU recognized for outstanding academic advising for fourth consecutive year
Ramsey Tracy receives research grant for Mayan oral history project
Ella Taylor accepts director position for The Teaching Research Institute
WOU Honors Program continues to adapt and grow
WOU's annual Spring Dance Concert packs the house
Athletics
A product of WOU: Amanda Wright
Jon Carey: a champion for Western
Thank you letter from Arne and April Ferguson for endowment in their name
AlumNotes
Alumna Korena Lund’s book - based on her master's thesis - is released
Smith Fine Arts Series
The 35th season begins this October with OREGON - who are kicking off their 41st year of music, with a U.S. tour that begins at our very own Rice Auditorium
"WOU Magazine" naming contest
What's in a name? That which we call the WOU Magazine. It promises to be just as sweet, and we feel now is the time to change the name of our publication. We want to hear from you—our readers: the alumni, faculty, staff, students, campus community, and friends of WOU. Think about what WOU means to you and please send us your suggestions.
