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Western da la bienvenida a los estudiantes entrantes durante la Semana del Estudiante Nuevo 2021

La Semana del Alumno Nuevo sigue aclimatando, informando y conectando a los estudiantes

Mikayla Coleman | Editor de noticias

El 19 de septiembre comenzó la Semana del Nuevo Alumno de Western. Mientras los estudiantes de primer año se despedían entre lágrimas de su vida preuniversitaria, la fiesta no había hecho más que empezar. 

La Semana del Alumno Nuevo de este año ha sido diferente a todas las demás; la mayoría de los años anteriores, el evento era principalmente para los alumnos de primer año que aprendían los entresijos de la vida en el campus. Sin embargo, al tener que lidiar con reparaciones a mitad de pandemia, muchos estudiantes no tradicionales que no han tenido su propia Semana del Estudiante Nuevo en persona se encontraron en la necesidad de la bienvenida y el período de aclamación que proporciona al entrar en el año escolar 2021-22. 

La Semana del Estudiante Nuevo incluyó diversas actividades, seminarios, ponentes y actos sociales para que la transición al campus transcurriera de la mejor manera posible. 

Cheyanne Bumgardner, coordinadora del equipo PLUS y estudiante de último curso de interpretación de inglés y ASL, explicó que la importancia de la Semana del Estudiante Nuevo no ha hecho más que crecer con los tiempos.

"Llegar a la universidad es una transición enorme para todos, no importa cuál sea su origen o su historia", dijo Bumgardner. "Puede ser intimidante llegar a un lugar nuevo que es tan desconocido". 

Muchos estudiantes -tanto de primer año como de otros cursos- se han enfrentado a la ansiedad de volver a relacionarse con el público en persona.

"Incluso para el personal directivo y los alumnos de cursos superiores, estar de vuelta y ver a la gente - es un gran ajuste social", dijo Bumgardner. "Hemos estado haciendo eventos más grandes en el gimnasio y en el campo de césped donde esta es la primera vez que he visto un par de cientos de personas juntas en casi dos años." 

La seguridad siguió siendo un tema central durante las festividades de la semana: se exigieron máscaras y medidas sanitarias adicionales en todas las funciones de la Semana del Estudiante Nuevo. "Esperamos que esto ayude a la gente a recordar cómo era antes. Todavía podemos tener éxito y divertirnos con máscaras". dijo Bumgardner. 

Además de los cambios logísticos debidos a COVID-19, este año se añadieron algunas novedades creativas, como una pista de patinaje de cuatro horas en la Pacific Room. También hubo diferentes espectáculos y actos subcontratados por el equipo PLUS, entre ellos Joseph Green, un conferenciante sobre diversidad, seguido de los actos de un cómico y un mago. 

Algunas tradiciones probadas y verdaderas también hicieron su aparición este año, como la foto de la "W" tomada en el gimnasio, la firma de la acera y la salida del sol de los nuevos estudiantes. 

"Los alumnos de nuevo ingreso hacen un amanecer y la noche antes de su graduación hacen un atardecer", explica Bumgardner. "Es como un principio y un final". 

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Busca estas divertidas actividades en el campus

Check out these outdoor and online events at Western

Natalie Dean | Editor de entretenimiento

Now that the days are longer and the sunshine is here to stay, it’s time to look out for the latest events happening at Western. Whether it is from home, in person or over Zoom, there are quite a few clubs and organizations that are hosting engaging events for everyone to explore. Ranging from free art kits and activities, to a movie night and outdoor games, here are a few activities to kick off May: 

  • String Art Kit ⏤ Presented by Student Engagement, pick up a kit in the Werner University Center or have it shipped. The kits include wood, a hammer, nails and string. There are five available designs, which include a sun, star, flower, pineapple or a tree. RSVP on Engage to pick it up between May 3 at 9 a.m. and May 7 at 5 p.m. 
  • “Star Wars” Movie Night ⏤ Presented by the Student Activities Board, RSVP on Engage to catch this showing of “Star Wars” on May 4 at 9 p.m. at McArthur Stadium.
  • Summer Activities Week ⏤ Presented by the Heritage Programming and Activities Committee, they will be hosting a Tie-Dye Shirt activity between 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 5 outside of Heritage Hall. There will also be a movie night of “The Goonies” at 8:30 p.m. on May 7 at the Grove and over Zoom. Additional details can be found on Instagram @hpac.wou.
  • The Oregon Students of Color Conference ⏤  Presented by the Oregon Students of Color Coalition and the Oregon Student Association, this year’s theme is “Holding Hands, Holding Space.” A free conference with limited slots, register aquí for May 7 through 9.  
  • Ceram-IT ⏤  Presented by the Residence Hall Association, get creative by painting ceramic objects ⏤ such as teeny dinosaurs, a pineapple or an elephant piggy bank ⏤ or get involved with socially distanced outdoor games supplied by Landerman’s Activity Committee on May 12 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Grove. 
  • #Adulting: Relationships! ⏤  Presented by Student Success & Advising, join this weekly Zoom meeting to explore a workshop-style series on “adulting” skills and tips that anyone can learn from. For spring term, it will run from weeks two through nine on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. The Zoom link Meeting ID is 825 3799 5799.
  • The Northwest Passage ⏤  Submit art or written work to The Northwest Passage, Western’s own literary and fine-arts magazine. The deadline for the spring 2021 issue is May 14. Email submissions to northwestpassage@wou.edu
  • Submit art to be displayed on campus ⏤ Presented by the Student Enrichment Program, they are creating a window installation for student artwork ⏤ which will be showcased outside of Campbell Hall ⏤ and have prepared illustration boards for people to use. Visit SEP’s weekly newsletter to sign up, the artwork will be due on or before May 31.

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View the Spring Dance Concert online

Get ready for the latest dance performance from Western

Natalie Dean| Editor de entretenimiento

There’s no better way to mark the beginning of spring than with quality entertainment that gets those creative vibes flowing. One of the best ways to get into the lively springtime season is through the performing arts. Western’s very own dance program is here to provide some of their latest captivating projects, and they have made it even easier to enjoy it from home. 

During the 2020-21 season, the Department of Theatre and Dance will be showcasing their latest event ⏤ the highly anticipated Spring Dance Concert on May 7. Audience members can tune in at 6 p.m. to see the works of artistic director and dance program professor, Darryl Thomas.

Along with Thomas’s creative vision coming to life on the stage and screen, the program will feature choreography from Western alumni and guest artist Kailee McMcMurran, as well as the dance program professors Corrie Cowart, Cynthia Garner, Amy McDonnell and Les Watanabe. 

Join with the Zoom meeting ID: 858 1571 4238 and the passcode: “WOUDance,” or find the performance on WOUTV for an additional streaming option. Either way, make sure to grab the popcorn, goodies and dance the night away. 

The Department of Theatre and Dance will have all of their performances presented virtually because of COVID-19 restriction guidelines, and anyone can keep up with upcoming events at wou.edu/dance. Additional details can be found on their Instagram page @woutheatredepartment.

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Muestra tu amor a la Madre Tierra el 22 de abril

Formas sencillas de disfrutar del Día de la Tierra este año

Natalie Dean | Editor de entretenimiento

Con el Día de la Tierra cada vez más cerca, es hora de empezar a hacer planes para el 22 de abril. Ya sea quedarse en casa o salir, hay más de una forma de defender las preocupaciones medioambientales y celebrar el Día de la Tierra. Según earthday.org, "(el Día de la Tierra) es celebrado por más de mil millones de personas cada año como un día de acción para cambiar el comportamiento humano y crear cambios políticos globales, nacionales y locales". Para celebrarlo, ten en cuenta estas formas de disfrutar del Día de la Tierra en solitario o distanciándote socialmente: 

  • Dona la ropa o los objetos que no necesites en casa para ordenar y apoyar a organizaciones benéficas locales y a personas necesitadas. 
  • Devuelve latas y botellas para descongestionar, reciclar y conseguir un poco de dinero extra. 
  • Salga al aire libre con proyectos de jardinería ⏤ que pueden atraer a polinizadores autóctonos, apoyar los ecosistemas locales y proporcionar productos frescos.
  • Caminar, hacer senderismo y montar en bicicleta son actividades gratificantes que ponen el cuerpo en movimiento mientras se está al aire libre. 

  • Únete a un grupo o ve solo a recoger basura en parques, playas, embalses, rutas de senderismo o por el barrio.
  • Reduce, reutiliza y recicla materiales en casa con proyectos artísticos como los que te proponemos a continuación. 
  • Crea un comedero para pájaros cogiendo una piña y cubriéndola con mantequilla de cacahuete, y luego espolvoreando alpiste sobre la mantequilla de cacahuete. Una vez cubierta de manera uniforme, ata la piña con una cuerda en un lugar seguro. 
  • Prueba a pintar y decorar rocas, que pueden dar un toque especial a cualquier patio o jardín. Los diseños pueden ser tan sencillos como un sol o una mariquita, o pueden utilizarse como marcadores identificativos de distintas plantas.
  • Haz un jardín de hadas con objetos cotidianos que encuentres en el exterior, como palos, cortezas, piedras, musgo y flores. 
  • Infórmese sobre otras formas de ser respetuoso con el medio ambiente, como intentar no utilizar plásticos, reducir los residuos y ser eficiente energéticamente.

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Prepara tu pulgar verde para el Día de la Tierra

Celebrate Earth Day with these events across Oregon

Natalie Dean | Editor de entretenimiento

Strap on some shoes, grab some water and spend time outside this Earth Day, on April 22. While it’s always a good idea to reduce, reuse and recycle year-round, Earth Day aims to bring awareness to environmental concerns worldwide. The day can be celebrated with environmental activism, like picking up litter or cleaning up parks, dams and beaches. If plans are still up in the air, consider checking out these local Earth Day themed events happening across Oregon:

  • “Earth Day Succulent”: hosted by Student Engagement. April 22, 12 to 2 p.m. Located at The Grove on the Western’s campus, Monmouth, OR. 
  • “Earth Day Block Release & Oregon Truffle Party”: hosted by Coeur de Terre Winery. April 24, 1 to 3 p.m. Located at the Coeur De Terre Winery, 21000 SW Eagle Point Rd., McMinnville, OR. 
  • “Earth Day Volunteer Crew”: hosted by the Hoyt Arboretum. April 22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at the Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland, OR. 
  • “Earth Day Event”: hosted by Washington Square. April 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 9585 SW Washington Square Rd., Portland, OR. 
  • “Kindness Farm Earth Day Celebration”: hosted by Kindness Farms. April 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 7101 SE 127th Ave., Portland, OR. 
  • “Earth Day Spring Planting with SOLVE & Hillsboro Downtown Partnership”: April 22, 12 to 4 p.m. Located at 409 E. Main St., Hillsboro, OR. 
  • “MHCC Beaver Creek Earth Day Cleanup”: hosted by Mt. Hood Community College. April 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 26000 SE Stark St., Gresham, OR. 
  • “Earth Day of Service”: hosted by the University of Oregon. April 24, 1 to 4 p.m. Located at 1585 E. 13th Ave., Eugene, OR. In-person and virtual options. 
  • “Earth Day Virtual Guided Hike”: hosted by the City of Keizer. April 22 through 30, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Located at the Keizer Rapids Park, 1900 Chemawa Rd. N., Keizer, OR. In-person, virtually guided. 
  • “Culture Club at Hilyard Community Center”: hosted by the Hilyard Community Center. April 24, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Located at 25080 Hilyard St., Eugene, OR. 

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Nuevos acontecimientos en Independence, Portland, Eugene y otros lugares

Enjoy quality time with these virtual and in-person events 

Natalie Dean | Editor de entretenimiento

As February begins, it can be fun to plan events to attend with family or individually for people to enjoy and explore. Some events have gone virtual ⏤ which makes it even easier to enjoy with family or friends ⏤ or going to in-person events alone while social distancing and taking the necessary precautions can add some variety to the day. Either way, everyone needs some new things to do this year, and it is important to still be engaged and social for mental and emotional health. 

Virtual and in-person events can be a way to find new friends and folks with similar interests, or it can be a way to get out of the old comfort zone. Life gets busy and it’s not always easy to know what the latest happenings in and around town are, so here are some recommended events to look into:

  1. Teen/Adult DIY – Valentine Flowers: Feb 5. Virtual event. Independence, OR. ci.independence.or.us/library/page/teenadult-diy-valentine-flowers 
  2. Kid Craft Fun – Valentine Cards: Feb 8. Virtual event. Independence, OR. ci.independence.or.us/library/page/kid-craft-fun-valentine-cards 
  3. Virtual Storytime with Miss Jo: Each Wednesday — Feb. 10, 17 and 24. Virtual event. Independence, OR. ci.independence.or.us/library/page/virtual-storytime-miss-jo-35 
  4. Holiday Show at River Gallery: Feb. 4 through March 5. River Gallery 184 S. Main St., Independence, OR. rivergalleryart.com 
  5. Spark of Love Virtual Auction: Feb. 5 through 10. Supports the Salem Fire Foundation. Virtual event. salemfirefoundation.org/spark-of-love-virtual-auction
  6. Something’s Brewing: a global look at tea and coffee customs: Jan. 6 through March 5. Pringle Park Plaza, 390 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR. salemmulticultural.org/gallery-exhibit/somethings-brewing-a-global-look-at-tea-and-coffee-customs 
  7. First Friday Artists Receptions: Feb. 5, 7 to 9 p.m. Lunaria Gallery 113 N Water St., Silverton, OR. lunariagallery.com  
  8. Portland’s Seafood and Wine Festival: Feb. 5 through 6. Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR. pdxseafoodandwinefestival.com/ 
  9. Portland Jazz Festival: Feb. 18 through 27. Virtual and in-person options. Portland, OR. pdxjazz.com  
  10. Chinese New Year Celebration: Feb. 12 through 28. Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett St., Portland, OR. rove.me/to/portland/chinese-new-year 
  11. Cascade Festival of African Films: Feb. 5 through March 10. Virtual event. Portland, OR. africanfilmfestival.org/ 
  12. Eugene’s Virtual Boat & Sportsmen’s Show: Feb. 5 through 11; March 12 through 31. Virtual event. Eugene, OR. exposureshows.com/our-shows/eugene.htm

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Pase algún tiempo con los vendedores y empresas locales

Farmer’s markets and Saturday markets to explore and enjoy this year

‌Natalie‌ ‌Dean‌ | Editor de entretenimiento

As spring lurks around the corner, it’s time to start preparing for the upcoming brisk and sunny days ahead, and one of the best ways to spend the day is with local farmer’s markets and Saturday markets. 

From handmade items, fresh produce, art and food ⏤ farmer’s markets have it all. With all the options available, it can be hard to keep track of exactly which ones to look forward to and when they open. Farmer’s markets and Saturday markets are quintessential staples of a weekend well-spent, and it can feel good to be surrounded by the local community and to support small and independent businesses. Here’s a list of markets that are either currently open or will be opening within the coming months:

  • Independence Farmers Market

(April – Nov.) Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Umpqua Bank parking lot, 302 South Main St, Independence, OR

  • Independence Riverview Market 

(Mid-April – Oct.) Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Riverview Park in Independence, OR

  • Hewitt’s Greenwood Gardens in Independence, OR

(Currently open 24/7; online shipping and delivery options only)

hewittsgreenwoodgardens.org

  • Salem Public Market 

(Currently open year-round) Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

1240 Rural Ave SE, Salem, OR 

  • Salem Saturday Market

(April 3 – Oct. 30) Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

865 Marion St NE, Salem, OR

  • Corvallis Indoor Winter Market 

(Currently open; Jan. 9 – April 10) Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis, OR

  • Lane County Farmers Market 

(Feb. – March) Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

8th and Oak in Eugene, OR

  • Eugene Growers Market

(Currently open year-round) 

Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Thursday 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday 12 to 7 p.m.

454 Willamette St, Eugene, OR

  • Portland Farmers Market at PSU

(Currently open; Nov. – March) Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(April – Oct.) Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

1803 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR


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