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Make WOU the home of your next event!<\/h2>\n

You have the vision, we have the expertise. With a variety of modern spaces, exceptional services, and a dedicated team, WOU is the perfect place to host your next event or conference.<\/p>\n

Let us handle the logistics, while you focus on the details that make your event truly unforgettable.<\/p>\n

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Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Western Oregon University offers a prime location with easy access to Portland and Seattle to the north, Salem and Central Oregon to the east, the Pacific Coast to the west, and Corvallis and Eugene to the south.<\/p>\n

Our dedicated staff is committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone who visits. You\u2019ll be greeted with enthusiasm and professionalism, and we\u2019re here to support the success of your event every step of the way.<\/p>\n

Come and enjoy all that Western Oregon University has to offer!<\/p>\n

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Ready to book? Have questions? Contact us!<\/b><\/h3>\n

Submit an inquiry here<\/a> OR email: conferences@mail.wou.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

In order for our team to best assist you please provide the following details:<\/b><\/h4>\n

– Your name and contact information<\/span><\/p>\n

– Event details (camp with 100 attendees, one-time meeting of 15 people, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\n

– Dates<\/span><\/p>\n

– Facility needs (housing, dining, room reservations)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Interstate 5 Northbound:<\/b><\/h4>\n

Take Exit 249 (Commercial Street). Follow Commercial into Salem, and as you near downtown, Commercial will curve to the right and become Liberty Street. Stay on Liberty until you reach Marion Street. Turn left, cross the Marion Street Bridge on to Highway 22, and follow the signs marked \u201cDallas\/Ocean Beaches.\u201d Stay on Highway 22 until you reach Highway 99W. Take exit 16 on the right side of the overpass that puts you on Highway 99W. Go south about six miles to Monmouth. Take a right onto Main Street at the stop light. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternate Northbound Route:<\/b><\/h4>\n

Take Exit 228 and follow route 34 west towards Corvallis. After crossing the Willamette River into Corvallis, turn right at the second light onto scenic highway 99W. Continue north about 20 miles until you reach Monmouth. Turn left at the first stop light, onto Main Street. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interstate 5 Southbound:<\/b><\/h4>\n

Take Exit 260A (Salem Parkway). Follow the Parkway into Salem. The Parkway will curve to the left and become Commercial Street. Stay on Commercial until you reach Marion Street. Turn right, cross the Marion Street Bridge on to Highway 22, and follow the signs marked \u201cDallas\/Ocean Beaches.\u201d Stay on Highway 22 until you reach Highway 99W. Take exit 16 on the right side on the overpass that puts you on Highway 99W. Go south about six miles to Monmouth. Take a right onto Main Street at the stop light. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.<\/span><\/p>\n

Click HERE for further directions to campus.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Picture Your Event Here!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The beautiful campus at Western Oregon University will offer you a wide variety of venues – indoors and out, excellent and varied housing accommodation options as well as catering services that focus on fresh and local food, and a dedicated staff to deliver it all to you – in support of your successful event here at Western Oregon University!<\/h5>\n

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Contact Conference Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/strong>Submit an Event Inquiry Form Here!<\/a><\/p>\n

Or email<\/p>\n

\"email<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 conferences@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"phone\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>503-838-8658<\/span><\/p>\n

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Conference Quicklinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n