[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2015\/05\/07.jpg” background_position=”bottom_left” height=”30vh” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”main-content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Werner University Center History Snapshot” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Explore a brief history of the Werner University Center!<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC1-student-center.jpg” alt=”Student Center” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The Student Center commons was 46,000 square feet and cost $830,000 to construct. The building was dedicated October 24th, 1960. Note that Monmouth Avenue at the bottom was still just a dirt road. At this time the school was called the Oregon College of Education (OCE) which was its official name from 1939 to 1980.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC2-oregon-room.jpg” alt=”Old Oregon Room” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This picture was taken around where the current Multicultural Student Service and Programs Office resides. Pre-construction of the office, the area was called the Oregon Room. Notice the fireplace that still stands just outside the MSSP office.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC3-pacific-room.jpg” alt=”Pacific Room” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Pacific Room is pictured here, it doubled as the dining hall for residence hall students as well as the ballroom.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC4-student-lounge.jpg” alt=”Student Lounge Area” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Student Lounge Area in the Student Center.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC5-oce-bookstore.jpg” alt=”OCE Bookstore” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The OCE Bookstore where students could buy textbooks and school supplies. Notice the hat choices as well.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC6-lamron-article.png” alt=”Lamron Article” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A newspaper article from The OCE Lamron detailing features of the new Student Center. Maple Hall served some functions of a Student Center until the Student Center was completed.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC7-graduate-walk.jpg” alt=”Graduates Walking from College Center” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In 1972, the Student Center underwent its first major renovation. The name was changed to the \u201cCollege Center\u201d at that time. Pictured here are graduating seniors walking from the College Center to the Commencement ceremonies.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC8-outside-college-center.jpg” alt=”College Center Exterior” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Students lounging outside the College Center.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” 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custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC10-bookstore.jpg” alt=”Bookstore” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bookstore in the 1970s.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC11-coffee-shop.jpg” alt=”Coffee Shop Interior” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Coffee shop in the College Center.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC12-students-at-event.jpg” alt=”Large group of students in Pacific Room.” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Students attending an event in the Pacific Room.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC13-second-remodel.jpg” alt=”Students at remodel groundbreaking.” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The school was officially renamed to Western Oregon State College (WOSC) in 1981. Groundbreaking for the College Center\u2019s second major remodel began June 11th, 1986 costing $620,000 to update the Bookstore and Social Center.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC14-ice-cream-shop.jpg” alt=”The Cubby Hole” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The center had an ice cream shop named The Cubby Hole.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC15-lower-lounge.jpg” alt=”College Center Lower Lounge” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Student studying in the center\u2019s lower level lounge.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC16-neal-werner.jpg” alt=”Memorial plaque with illustration of Neal Werner.” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n On May 31st, 1989, the College Center was renamed to the Werner College Center in honor of Neal W. Werner, the director who died in a motorcycle accident.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC17-1st-floor-plan-before-1996.jpg” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”First level floor plan.” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Diagram of Werner College Center prior to 1996 remodel, first floor.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC18-2nd-floor-plan-before-1996.jpg” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Second level floor plan.” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n WUC 2nd Floor Plans, prior to 1996.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC19-construction1.jpg” alt=”WUC Construction Site with beginning foundation of new section.” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In 1997, the school was once again renamed to Western Oregon University, the center\u2019s name was also updated to the Werner University Center to reflect the change. Around this time construction began for a three phase remodel of the center, costing $8.54 million beginning 1996 and completing in 2000.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC20-construction2.jpg” alt=”Later WUC Construction Site with frame of a roof feature.” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Pictured here is more construction on the WUC from 1996 to 2000.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/12\/WUC21-post-remodel-1st-floor.jpg” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”First level of new floor plan with two new sections.” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Diagram of the Werner University Center post-remodel. The center had increased in size to 78,500 square feet. 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