{"id":23416,"date":"2024-10-01T16:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T23:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/?p=23416"},"modified":"2024-10-01T16:00:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T23:00:51","slug":"wolfbytes-10-1-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/2024\/10\/01\/wolfbytes-10-1-24\/","title":{"rendered":"WolfBytes 10\/1\/24"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_2,1_4&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;36px||35px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ededed&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/BqIME5oroEvITSn5_9Fx4s9NOzqn_DWiz__RJUZTVHM3YbIdjK5XDyJq029OB-KmcEgbWzgDQjpy2XkZPWXR9kihr59vUtRhE4ue6ffWoTbrXBQYt8hpOVVhPuOBZmQFGsx2WHytdxPAGsXJrCwvLNscj5VPXFLxj4puQLevIko7jNjT-6cJMrGbuOYR6D8tRjs-zLRRSsrMiw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/s21aeml01blkbsa02.blob.core.windows.net\/images\/images\/p-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg\/0B1DE480-9F37-42BB-9A62-A901E8CE33E4\/image.jpeg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|3%|0px|3%|false|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span>Western Oregon University&#8217;s Newsletter: October 1, 2024<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span>The campus came alive yesterday as the fall semester kicked off. Students, both new and returning, filled the grounds with excitement. This vibrant energy was heightened by the successful Destination Western orientation program that concluded last week, with nearly 150 participants. This initiative plays a crucial role in welcoming many new students and helping them connect with campus life. As the new term begins, there\u2019s a shared sense of anticipation for the experiences and growth opportunities that lie ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_5693.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;WOU in parades&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Screenshot&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;29px||30px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|3%|0px|3%|false|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><i>Pictured: Destination Western student participants Ana-Malia Fernandez and Amari Hendrix.<\/i><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Georgia|600|on||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||16px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">A Message from President Peters<\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-1px||50px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|3%||3%|false|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Dear Community:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_5884-300x223.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23420 alignnone size-medium\" style=\"float: right;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_5884-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_5884-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_5884-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_5884-1080x801.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_5884.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>The air is buzzing with excitement as we kicked off the fall term yesterday. It\u2019s wonderful to see students back on campus, filling it with energy and enthusiasm.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Last week, I had the pleasure of witnessing the excitement of the Destination Western program and meeting students (and their families\/friends) as they moved into the residence halls. This marks a new chapter in the lives of our newest Wolves, and I am thrilled to welcome them to our community. And it&#8217;s always great to see all the returning wolves too!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Speaking of exciting events, I had a fantastic time last week at the launch of our first WOU beer, Wolf Tracks Ale at Parallel 45 Brewing. It was great to see everyone come together to celebrate this new brew, and I\u2019m proud that a portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting our football program. We are grateful for this partnership with Parallel 45 Brewing. Stop by and give it a try.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Looking ahead, I am filled with anticipation for this academic year. Our new Student Success Center is set to be completed by the end of the year. This state-of-the-art facility will house our student services in one central location, making it easier than ever for our students to access the support they need to thrive.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Let\u2019s embrace this exciting time together. We have so much to look forward to!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>We. Are. Wolves!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Pictured: Jesse Peters; president at WOU with students in the Destination Western program.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;38px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">News<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_5446.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;5 People with portfolios with signatures&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Screenshot&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/2024\/09\/24\/a-new-brew-supporting-western-oregon-university-football-to-launch-at-parallel-45-brewing\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jjfHQlvDNTkyPV45x-ShiuA.r3757X0lTlUO61A0ow1qOHA.looE-YPZ0OUusgGBVARhynA&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Georgia|600|on||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|3%|6px|3%|false|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>A new brew supporting WOU football program launches at Parallel 45 Brewing<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>Western Oregon University Foundation in partnership with Parallel 45 Brewing launched a new WOU beer, Wolf Tracks Ale last Friday. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this seasonal fresh hops craft beer will support the WOU football program, helping to foster community spirit and support local student-athletes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/2024\/09\/24\/a-new-brew-supporting-western-oregon-university-football-to-launch-at-parallel-45-brewing\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jjfHQlvDNTkyPV45x-ShiuA.r3757X0lTlUO61A0ow1qOHA.looE-YPZ0OUusgGBVARhynA&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read More&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;8px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|3%|50px|3%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/Western_sign_48035.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Student in basket chair with a laptop on their lap&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Western_sign_48035&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/2024\/09\/25\/western-oregon-university-welcomes-seven-new-board-of-trustees\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jjfHQlvDNTkyPV45x-ShiuA.r3757X0lTlUO61A0ow1qOHA.lKM3gIH-vukywbDMEJ530dQ&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Georgia|600|on||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|3%|6px|3%|false|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #db0a29;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;\"><i><span>Western Oregon University Board of Trustees welcomes seven new trustees<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>The\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/9C2F2274-E435-46EC-B4BB-C38ED9881A65\/c\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/9C2F2274-E435-46EC-B4BB-C38ED9881A65\/c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727905636245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1fbAqDugJYOw603P7FKnvt\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Western Oregon University Board of Trustees<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span>recently welcomed seven new trustees after being nominated by Governor Tina Kotek and confirmed by the Oregon State Senate on September 25, 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/2024\/09\/25\/western-oregon-university-welcomes-seven-new-board-of-trustees\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jjfHQlvDNTkyPV45x-ShiuA.r3757X0lTlUO61A0ow1qOHA.lKM3gIH-vukywbDMEJ530dQ&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read More&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;8px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|3%|50px|3%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/Darian-M.-Noll-with-grandparents-Karin-and-Ronald-T.-Noll-2024-2.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Group of students with backpacks sitting in a circle on grass&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Darian M. Noll with grandparents, Karin and Ronald T. Noll (2024) (2)&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/2024\/09\/18\/four-generations-of-western-oregon-university-alumni-a-legacy-of-tradition-and-pride\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jjfHQlvDNTkyPV45x-ShiuA.r3757X0lTlUO61A0ow1qOHA.l6SzcvG5zkkydRQP2wLvB8Q&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Georgia|600|on||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|3%|6px|3%|false|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span style=\"color: #db0a29;\"><em><i><span>Four generations of WOU alumni: A legacy of tradition and pride<\/span><\/i><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>Alumnus Galen B. Nielsen \u201866 fostered a legacy of education and service at Western that spans four generations of his family. After earning his mathematics degree, Nielsen taught at Western and spent 15 years working with the Saudi Arabian Coast Guard, while his daughters and grandchild followed in his footsteps at the university.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/2024\/09\/18\/four-generations-of-western-oregon-university-alumni-a-legacy-of-tradition-and-pride\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jjfHQlvDNTkyPV45x-ShiuA.r3757X0lTlUO61A0ow1qOHA.l6SzcvG5zkkydRQP2wLvB8Q&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read More&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;8px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|3%|50px|3%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/Lucia-and-Leo-Landscape.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Portrait of Adeya Powell, Ph.D&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Lucia-and-Leo-Landscape&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/2024\/09\/09\/western-oregon-university-announces-2024-2025-smith-fine-arts-series\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jjfHQlvDNTkyPV45x-ShiuA.r3757X0lTlUO61A0ow1qOHA.lNrx930CD_kqZO8GwWGbgzA&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Georgia|600|on||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|3%|6px|3%|false|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><i><span>Announcing the 2024-2025 Smith Fine Arts Series<\/span><\/i><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A half-dozen music and dance groups will delight and amaze audiences with their diverse styles and world-class abilities during the<span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/CEE36B2D-4114-465D-9F68-C1F00B4090CB\/c\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/CEE36B2D-4114-465D-9F68-C1F00B4090CB\/c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727905636245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qpzR7mQZibA6pKX-MEDoT\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #333333;\">2024-25 Smith Fine Arts Series\u00a0<\/a><\/span>beginning this month at Western\u2019s Rice Auditorium. From mariachi to the music of Wes Anderson films\u2013and a little bit of everything in between\u2013the series has much to offer during its 47th season.<\/p>\n<p>Series subscriptions and individual performance<span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/2CE25C36-EC53-498D-A41B-6733D9700E44\/c\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/2CE25C36-EC53-498D-A41B-6733D9700E44\/c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727905636245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2uEil1ZlGop-ePkFT--F0F\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #333333;\">tickets are available for purchase<\/a>.<\/span> Act now to guarantee your seats.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/2024\/09\/09\/western-oregon-university-announces-2024-2025-smith-fine-arts-series\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jjfHQlvDNTkyPV45x-ShiuA.r3757X0lTlUO61A0ow1qOHA.lNrx930CD_kqZO8GwWGbgzA&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read More&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;8px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|3%|50px|3%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/marcom\/files\/2024\/10\/WOU-Foundation-Annual-Report-2024-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Portrait of Angela Fasana&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WOU-Foundation-Annual-Report-2024 (1)&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/2024\/09\/03\/western-oregon-university-foundation-releases-annual-report-2\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jjfHQlvDNTkyPV45x-ShiuA.r3757X0lTlUO61A0ow1qOHA.lWhZRJgq1cE6CW7JrOzyzQw&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Georgia|600|on||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|3%|6px|3%|false|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><i><span>WOU Foundation releases annual report<\/span><\/i><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>The<span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/FAD1DC46-6CBE-45C5-A6EA-2E553803D048\/c\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/FAD1DC46-6CBE-45C5-A6EA-2E553803D048\/c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727905636245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw22_YFhzPOjoo_hQpms0tCV\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #333333;\">Western Oregon University Foundation<\/a>\u00a0released its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/DEFE9F2A-2356-41BF-93DF-B9C670C4441A\/c\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/DEFE9F2A-2356-41BF-93DF-B9C670C4441A\/c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727905636245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw34McxxL2qrWTlNdyToBWVm\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #333333;\">annual report<\/a><\/span><span>\u00a0for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The report includes total contributions to the Foundation, and recent budgetary year results on Endowment, Scholarships, and Competitive Grants.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/2024\/09\/03\/western-oregon-university-foundation-releases-annual-report-2\/?bbeml=tp-EWNH89oUQUmyYOAZ5UN_sg.jjfHQlvDNTkyPV45x-ShiuA.r3757X0lTlUO61A0ow1qOHA.lWhZRJgq1cE6CW7JrOzyzQw&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read More&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;8px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|3%|50px|3%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;38px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Homecoming Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Georgia|600|on||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|3%|6px|3%|false|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>October 25:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Wolves on the Green Golf Tournament<\/b>: Create your team name and get ready to play golf during the annual Wolves on the Green. This fundraiser benefits WOU Athletics. Location: Illahe Hills Country Club at 8:30 a.m.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/26A3B7DC-CC8B-4D91-A027-19865FC7F8E4\/c\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/26A3B7DC-CC8B-4D91-A027-19865FC7F8E4\/c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727905636245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1A5mZKbMGIdli9nkMfE52t\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span>Earth &amp; Environmental Sciences Community Lecture, Student Showcase &amp; Alumni Gathering.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span>Natural Sciences Building. 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Alumni Awards &amp; Hall of Fame Induction Dinner.<\/b>\u00a0Pacific Room. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $20 per person. Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:alumni@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alumni@wou.edu<\/a>\u00a0to RSVP. Deadline is 10\/18.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Cla<\/b><b>ss\u00a0v. Class Dodgeball Tournament.<\/b>\u00a0Intramural Field. 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Homecoming<\/b>\u00a0<b>Bonfire.<\/b>\u00a0Field by Public Safety. 8:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>October 26:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Student Leadership Reunion.\u00a0<\/b>Pacific Room 10 a.m. to noon.\u00a0For all current and past student leaders. Refreshments will be served.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Alumni Saturday Market.\u00a0<\/b>Campus parking lot F. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music by Tuesday String Band, 20+ vendors, and yard games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Football Alumni Reunion.<\/b>\u00a0McArthur Field South Gate. 11 a.m. WOU v. Texas A&amp;M Kingsville. Free entry to the game, special seating &amp; 1 free drink. New WOU beer by Xicha Brewing.<\/p>\n<p><b>Softball Slow Pitch Alumni Game.<\/b>\u00a0Softball Field. 10 a.m. Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:alumni@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alumni@wou.edu<\/a>\u00a0to play.<\/p>\n<p><b>Rugby Game. Intramural Field.<\/b>\u00a01 p.m. WOU v. Washington State. 1 free drink token.<\/p>\n<p><b>Library Open House &amp; Wolfie Costume Exhibit.<\/b>\u00a0Hamersly Library Lobby. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>Alumni Volleyball Game.<\/b>\u00a0New PE Building. 6 p.m. WOU v. University of Alaska Fairbanks. Free entry to the game and reception for Volleyball alumni to connect.<\/p>\n<p><span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/55AC4BDC-75D9-4AEF-9249-677A83E072BF\/c\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/55AC4BDC-75D9-4AEF-9249-677A83E072BF\/c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727905636245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0MXdsLqYJ1YphyRhU3Ufzs\" rel=\"noopener\">Register to attend!\u00a0<\/a>All events are family-friendly.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Times New Roman|700|on||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#878787&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||10px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Upcoming Events &amp; Notable Dates<\/em><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Georgia|600|on||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#db0a29&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;17px|3%|6px|3%|false|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">October 11:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Smith Fine Arts Series:\u00a0Lucia Micarelli &amp; Leo Amuedo.<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. Rice Auditorium.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/4E9979FE-B47F-42E5-AEBA-DE04F5125FA4\/c\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/4E9979FE-B47F-42E5-AEBA-DE04F5125FA4\/c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727905636245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0DZehEndyM8tvRpH3LLwj4\">Get<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/B54167F0-F53D-4756-93C4-47623B88FF09\/c\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/B54167F0-F53D-4756-93C4-47623B88FF09\/c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727905636245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Fa_PSjqxWm8D3-kvV-bji\">\u00a0tickets.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">October 25 &#8211; 26:<\/span>\u00a0Homecoming:\u00a0<\/strong>SEE ABOVE FOR DETAILS.<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/79F6E02B-E048-4949-BCC7-0EEFC717FCA0\/c\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net\/intv2\/j\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8\/r\/96D0F18D-CDF0-4C4E-8F57-8E71F92862B8_5f7bbedf-5349-4395-bad4-0d28c35a8e1c\/l\/79F6E02B-E048-4949-BCC7-0EEFC717FCA0\/c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727905636245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ec5N9J3oL0b3EOQWdxz0M\">Register to attend events.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>October 26:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<strong>Homecoming Football Game<\/strong>\u00a0v. 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