{"id":25700,"date":"2026-05-12T13:50:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T21:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/?page_id=25700"},"modified":"2026-05-12T17:33:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T01:33:31","slug":"press-highlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/press-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/boxes-of-hope\/&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#dc3940&#8243; arrows_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; dot_nav_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221;][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Boxes of Hope&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Click Here&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_7  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>Student Engagement &amp; Student Media, in partnership with Every Child Polk Yamhill, a program of REACH Northwest, are proud to announce the Boxes of Hope project! This was an opportunity for Western Oregon University students to build a \u201ccare box\u201d filled with items and a personal note for children in foster care going through difficult and uncertain times. This event took place on November 19th and 20th, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most effective ways to become empowered and to establish purpose in your life is to ask yourself, \u201cWho can I help?\u201d. This project and event set the stage for that question by providing students a chance to help children who are going through one of the most challenging times of their lives. Alongside serving others, students who signed up to participate also gained volunteer experience for their resume, cover letter, and future professional endeavors, and were entered to win a $250 tuition-based scholarship!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_8  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_heading et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_bg_layout_\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\">\n<h2 class=\"et_pb_module_heading\">Highlights<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<ul>\n<li>Center for Professional Pathways (CPP) provided sample bullet points for resumes, cover letters, and interview tips regarding the volunteer experience.<\/li>\n<li>Child Development Center (CDC) had children draw artwork to be placed into the care boxes.<\/li>\n<li>Veterans Resource Center created customized messages of encouragement to be added to boxes.<\/li>\n<li>Disability Access Services put together boxes for online-only students who wanted to participate.<\/li>\n<li>An entire FYS class,<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Habits of Happiness<\/em>, signed up to participate.<\/li>\n<li>Student Media (Western Howl, KWOU, and Northwest Passage) donated the items for the event and provided the two tuition-based scholarships for students.<\/li>\n<li>178 students participated in the Boxes of Hope event.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polkio.com\/news\/wou-students-create-care-packages-for-foster-children\/article_3854d003-71a7-49e3-939e-72c9b76c0787.html\">The Polk County Itemizer-Observer news wrote an article on the event.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Free Senior Photos&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Click Here&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"gE iv gt\">\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"cf gJ\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"acZ\">\n<td class=\"gF gK\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"gH VYc0jb\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"gH\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"gH acX bAm VN9Psd\" rowspan=\"2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"acZ xD\">\n<td colspan=\"3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\":tl\">\n<div id=\":tm\">\n<div class=\"KKSLrd\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qQVYZb\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"utdU2e\" id=\"avWBGd-86\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wl4W9b\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"   \">\n<div class=\"aHl\" id=\"avWBGd-87\"><\/div>\n<div id=\":8g\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ii gt\" id=\":to\">\n<div class=\"a3s aiL \" id=\":tn\">\n<div id=\"avWBGd-90\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><b><span style=\"font-size: large\">The Western Howl is excited to offer students free senior photos <span style=\"color: #ffffff\">at<\/span> WOU!<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>In order to sign up, visit the Involve link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.presence.io\/form\/western-howl-free-senior-photos-sign-up\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wou.presence.io\/form\/western-howl-free-senior-photos-sign-up&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778721933898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26G0C0AN8wfv33XRcdrtYg\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0or search &#8220;<\/b><\/span><b>Western Howl Free Senior Photos Sign Up!&#8221; under forms!<\/b><\/div>\n<div><span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Graduating from a university is not an easy thing to do; everyone deserves a memento to show their hard work to friends &amp; family.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><u>DISCLAIMER: These FREE photo sessions will be first-come, first-served; this opportunity is primarily for students who are not able to afford a photographer to memorialize this great achievement. Please be considerate when applying.<\/u><\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>When and Where<\/span><br \/><span>March 30th -June 1st<\/span><br \/><span>Wayne &amp; Lynn Hamersly Library: 525 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, OR 97361<\/span><br \/><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b><u>What to Expect<\/u><\/b><\/span><br \/><span>Expect to receive 4-6 photos at the library and 1-2 in front of the WOU sign. These are just estimates of how many photos you will receive; it may result in fewer or extra photos depending on what we can get done in our allotted time. These photo sessions will not exceed 30 minutes of photo-taking time and props from home are highly encouraged to personalize your session. Only light touch-ups will be made, most of the photo editing being color grading. Finalized photos will be sent no later than June 7th, 2026; however, expect an average turnaround time of 2 weeks after your session. Photos will be sent in a JPEG format via Google Drive.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b><u>What to Bring<\/u><\/b><\/span><br \/><span>We highly encourage that you bring props! Bring something(s) that represent you and\/or your major (ex. your artwork if you a fine-arts major, your instrument if you are music major, or a calculator if you are a math major). You can also bring family members or friends who you want to tag along as well!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>After you apply, check your email frequently for updates. Once you receive an email confirmation from us, we require a response back within 24-48 hours of receiving it.<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>By submitting this form, you understand that filling out this form does not guarantee you a spot. By submitting this form, you agree that you have read all of the above and understand what you will be receiving in the case that you are granted the opportunity to book a session with us.<span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><br \/><\/span><br \/>Questions? 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