Photo courtesy of Ashland Parks and Recreation The Rogue Valley Bike Swap, which historically takes place in April at The Grove, will take on a different form this year. Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission (APRC) is collaborating with the Rogue Valley Transportation District (RVTD) to…
Month: May 2021
SOU Students Experience Inequities: What Supports are in Place?
This term, I was interested in learning about what types of inequities SOU students face. In addition, I wanted a more in-depth understanding of what supports are available for students. I had Zoom meetings with three campus leaders: Aubrey Owens,…
Mental Health Awareness Month: A Spotlight on the SHWC
Photo courtesy of Student Health and Wellness Center May is considered Mental Health Awareness Month, and as it draws to a close, it provides a chance for self-reflection. As students begin to finals in the coming weeks it’s hard not…
Let’s Get Vaccinated! All the Information You Need to Schedule a Vaccine Appointment
Photo by Penn State University Vaccinations for the COVID-19 virus are officially in full swing in the great state of Oregon. Students, faculty, and all other Jackson County locals are now eligible to receive both shots of the vaccine, with…
The 2021 Virtual SOU Career and Internship Fair
Photo courtesy of SOU Career Connections Get ready for SOU’s virtual Career and Internship Fair! The virtual event will occur on Wednesday, May 26th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and will be hosted on SOU’s student job and internship…
ASSOU Announces Election Results for the 2021-2022 School Year
Photo courtesy of ASSOU The following results for the ASSOU election were made official last night. The new ASSOU leaders will be sworn in on June 8th. They are all looking forward to hearing from you and to being in…
Experience Hollywood Magic at the Student Film Festival
Photo courtesy of Student Film Festival Experience Hollywood movie magic on SOU campus with the Student Film Festival (SFF) on June 3rd, 2021. Come and walk the red carpet and have your photo taken before the films start with the…
ASSOU Meeting Recap, May 11
TUESDAY, MAY 11 – The meeting of the Associated Students of Southern Oregon University was called to order by the Speaker of the Senate at 6:01 p.m. Speaker of the Senate Mindy Welsh began with the Land Acknowledgement, before approving…
A Sit Down with Antoinette Abbamonte, Star of Ashland Independent Film Festival’s “Since August”
Photo courtesy of Antoinette Abbamonte The 20th Ashland Independent Film Festival kicked off earlier this month, with one movie shining bright among the others. “Since August” is a film about grief, life, forgiveness, and the strength of the human spirit…
SOU’s Changes to Pass/No Pass UPDATE
On April 27, an All Students email was sent out detailing the plan for the Pass/No Pass grading system. Because most of the school is still online and the pandemic is ongoing, the current Pass/No Pass policy has been extended…