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A Message from President Peters<\/h3>\n
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Dear Community:<\/em><\/p>\n As we move into the days between fall and winter terms, I find myself thinking about\u00a0<\/span><\/em>the strength of this community. In my address at the start of the term, I talked about how we\u00a0<\/span><\/em>are powered by place. And we are also fueled by people, who are committed to student\u00a0<\/em>success and support. And because of our desire to be open and inclusive as we educate,\u00a0<\/em>this\u00a0<\/span><\/em>institution is poised to set some new standards and lead in innovative ways.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n More good things\u00a0<\/em>are on the horizon at Western, a fact that is symbolized by the annual holiday tree lighting of the sequoia t<\/em>ree. This campus is a vibrant and positive place. Like any community, we will have tensions and\u00a0<\/span><\/em>struggles, but we come back together to celebrate our strengths and remind ourselves of what\u00a0<\/span><\/em>we can do together. I look forward to continuing this journey with each of you.<\/em><\/p>\n We. Are.\u00a0<\/span><\/em>Wolves!<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Georgia|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_2_font_size=”15px” header_3_font=”Georgia|600|on||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_3_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”26px||-3px|||” custom_padding=”||16px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SLTSucBrQxg” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||18px|||” custom_padding=”18px|3%||3%|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n President Peters and Dr. Cannata share a special message. Click the photo or the button below to watch it. We Are Wolves!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SLTSucBrQxg” button_text=”Watch Now” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”15px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#db0a29″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”|3%|50px|3%|false|true” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_2_font_size=”38px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2023\/12\/ASWOU-students.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||15px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”ASWOU students” title_text=”ASWOU students” sticky_enabled=”0″ force_fullwidth=”on”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Georgia|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_2_font_size=”15px” header_3_font=”Georgia|600|on||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_3_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”|3%|6px|3%|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Associated Students of Western Oregon University (ASWOU), the official student government of Western, continues to make significant strides in enhancing student life and advocating for student interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/2023\/11\/22\/westerns-first-graduate-student-body-president-champions-proactive-student-centric-initiatives\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jyYH4RqfWdUuoi2NM2iwaMg.rwx_WTy85dkaNP5zwawR3Qg.lu6nTTJgUC0iW2EgpAfTOMw” button_text=”Read More” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”15px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#db0a29″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”|3%|50px|3%|false|true” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2023\/12\/first-gen-day.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||15px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”first-gen students at western oregon university” title_text=”first gen day” sticky_enabled=”0″ force_fullwidth=”on”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Georgia|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_2_font_size=”15px” header_3_font=”Georgia|600|on||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_3_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”|3%|6px|3%|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n As an institution dedicated to fostering student success and support, Western takes this opportunity to showcase its commitment to supporting its 47% first-generation student body.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/2023\/11\/08\/western-oregon-university-celebrates-first-generation-day\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jyYH4RqfWdUuoi2NM2iwaMg.rwx_WTy85dkaNP5zwawR3Qg.l3GmpSFXj30mxIn7wLaSxSg” button_text=”Read More” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”15px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#db0a29″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”|3%|50px|3%|false|true” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2023\/12\/OTD-program.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||15px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”OTD” title_text=”OTD program” sticky_enabled=”0″ force_fullwidth=”on”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Georgia|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_2_font_size=”15px” header_3_font=”Georgia|600|on||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_3_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”|3%|6px|3%|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Applications for the 2024-25 inaugural cohort are open and aspiring occupational therapy professionals are encouraged to apply. The event took place on November 4 and attracted many attendees, with a significant number expressing interest in joining the first cohort.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/2023\/11\/14\/western-celebrates-first-successful-open-house-for-occupational-therapy-doctorate-program\/” button_text=”Read More” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”15px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#db0a29″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”|3%|50px|3%|false|true” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Georgia|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_2_font_size=”15px” header_3_font=”Georgia|600|on||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_3_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”|3%|6px|3%|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This year\u2019s biennial exhibition includes the works of Western’s Art & Design faculty and staff. The exhibition is open to the public through December 8. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of art and support creative endeavors.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2023\/12\/Canon-art-gallery.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||15px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Canon art gallery at Western Oregon University” title_text=”Canon art gallery” sticky_enabled=”0″ force_fullwidth=”on”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/2023\/11\/29\/western-oregon-universitys-cannon-art-gallery-showcases-faculty-work-in-biennial-exhibition\/” button_text=”Read More” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”15px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#db0a29″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”|3%|50px|3%|false|true” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Georgia|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_2_font_size=”15px” header_3_font=”Georgia|600|on||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_3_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”|3%|6px|3%|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Alumnus Juan Larios \u201801, ’06, is a changer-maker in education as Superintendent for the Woodburn School District. He obtained a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education. Check out his story.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UcWB9pAI5OA” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UcWB9pAI5OA” button_text=”Watch Now” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”15px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#db0a29″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”12px|3%|50px|3%|false|true” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”Times New Roman|700|on||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ header_3_text_align=”center” background_color=”#878787″ custom_padding=”15px||10px||false|false”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Georgia|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_2_font_size=”15px” header_3_font=”Georgia|600|on||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_3_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”21px|3%|6px|3%|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ text_line_height=”1em”]<\/p>\n Listen to the newest episode of the Monmouth Monthly podcast featuring Western staff<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>Read the newest edition of the Western Howl<\/a>\u00a0(<\/span>student-led newspaper at Western)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/span>Check out the newest edition of PURE Insights<\/a> (publication\u00a0for undergraduate research)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/span>Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution Is Committed to Inclusive Support<\/a><\/p>\n Western’s Provost selected for AASCU\u2019s Academy for New Provosts<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Western awarded DOJ grant for domestic violence prevention and awareness<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Western’s Rispler and Sadler named All GNAC-First Team<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”Times New Roman|700|on||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ header_3_text_align=”center” background_color=”#878787″ custom_padding=”15px||10px||false|false”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Georgia|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_2_font_size=”15px” header_3_font=”Georgia|600|on||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_3_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”21px|3%|6px|3%|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ text_line_height=”1em”]<\/p>\n <\/a><\/span>December 1-8:<\/strong>\u00a0Cannon Art Gallery’s Biennial Exhibition<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n December 11 – January 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Winter Break<\/span><\/p>\n December 22 – January 1:\u00a0<\/strong>Campus closed<\/span><\/p>\n January 15:<\/strong>\u00a0Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Information coming soon.<\/span><\/p>\n January 19:\u00a0<\/strong>Smith Fine Arts Series Performance: Rainbow Dance Theatre<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/athletics\/” button_text=”Check out Western’s athletics schedule” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”15px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#db0a29″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”12px|3%|50px|3%|false|true” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ button_alignment=”center”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||28px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||22px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#db0a29″ background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”10px|10px|5px|10px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nA Message from President Peters<\/h3>\n
News<\/h2>\n
Western\u2019s first graduate student body president champions proactive student-centric initiatives<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n
Western celebrates first-generation day <\/em><\/h3>\n
Western celebrates first open house for Occupational Therapy Doctorate program<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n
Western\u2019s Cannon Art Gallery showcases faculty work in biennial exhibition<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n
Western Success Story: Juan Larios \u201801, \u201806<\/em><\/h3>\n
More News<\/em><\/h3>\n
Upcoming Events & Notable Dates<\/em><\/h3>\n
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