Student Groups
Student Groups
For additional information, please contact Dr. Mary Pettenger , 838-8301, BELL 231A, pettengm@wou.edu.
Model United Nations studies the functions and actions of the United Nations, the foreign policy positions of selected countries and current international problems; participates in regional and national conferences.
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Society International and Pre-Law Club
For additional information, please contact Dr. Earlene Camarillo, 838-9350, BELL 206, camarilloe@wou.edu.
Students interested in the study of law gather to view videotapes, hear speakers, visit area law schools, exchange information about law school and the legal profession.
Phi Alpha Theta, Alpha Iota Xi Chapter
For additional information, please contact phialphatheta@wou.edu
Student Historians of Western (SHOW)
An organization dedicated to promoting History in an educational but fun environment. The goal of SHOW is to excite interest in the field of History, to all students and members of the community.
For more information contact: wouhistorians@gmail.com
Environmental Club
Recent topics include: divesting from fossil fuels, hydraulic fracking, deforestation, drought, climate change, ozone depletion, flooding, big agriculture, rise of ocean temperatures, overpopulation, endangered species, nuclear energy, food safety, pandemics.
Faculty Contact: Dr. Mark Van Steeter vanstem@wou.edu
Latino Mentor Program
This course links students from Western Oregon University with high school students participating in a variety of programs designed to encourage participation in higher education along with a reduction in the high school dropout rate. The original focus was on supporting Latino high school students in Oregon, but all who are interested are invited to participate. WOU students are encouraged to become involved with community based organizations that provide professional experience and future employment contacts.
For more information please contact:
Dr. Maureen Dolan, BELL 210A 503-838-8292 dolanm@wou.edu