On Wednesday the offices of the President and Provost of Southern Oregon University hosted “Campus Connections,” an informal monthly gathering for sharing new information related to the university and to announce new initiatives in the works. Some of the initiatives…
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Lecture this Wednesday to discuss former Oregon Governor Tom McCall
This Wednesday, author and journalist Brent Walth will give a lecture at Southern Oregon University about the legacy of the former Oregon Governor Tom McCall, as part of a series of McCall Centennial events sponsored by the Oregon Historical Society.…
Diversi-Tea event looks at humor, racism, sexism, and where to draw the line
The first event of the Diversi-Tea series took place last Thursday in SU 315, attracting a strong, open-minded group of around 20 students, faculty, and community members. Hosting by Marjorie Trueblood-Gamble, associate director of Student Life, Diversity and Inclusion, and…
Feminist Frequency Takes a Hard Look at Online Harassment
On Thursday, Feb. 28, Southern Oregon University hosted a guest lecture in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union on the subject of gendered online harassment, specifically in the video gamer community. The lecture was given by Anita Sarkeesian,…
Banff and Radical Reels Tours Come To SOU
This Saturday and Sunday the Outdoor Program and Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association are teaming up to host the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour and Radical Reels tour. These nights include high adrenaline films of the hottest sport action. These tours…
Campus theme lecture explores relationship between happiness and business
Southern Oregon University’s School of Business sponsored a three-speaker lecture to a packed audience Monday as part of “Exploring Happiness,” SOU’s ongoing Campus Theme series. The well-attended presentation, entitled “The Business of Pursuing Happiness,” featured a range of perspectives on the…
ICC World’s Fair featured cupcakes, Star Trek simulator, and much more
The Inter Club Council’s World’s Fair took place last Thursday evening in the Stevenson Union, where campus organizations ranging from the Harry Potter Club to the Tango Club tabled their goodies and information. Students, faculty, and community members alike attended…
“Soul Food Junkies” Explores Attachment to the Deep Fried
The screening of documentary “Soul Food For Junkies” brought a lot of attention the the Rogue River Room in the SU this past Tuesday. Byron Hurst, director of the film, hosted the event. The award winning documentary film maker was…
Leadership and speaking club can help SOU students overcome fear of public speaking
Do you know what’s scarier than spiders, heights, flying, and darkness? Public speaking, at least for many people. Luckily, Daniel Flood can help with that. Governor of the University Toastmasters, the local branch of Toastmasters International, Flood helps people overcome…
“That Takes Ovaries” set for next Wednesday
The Southern Oregon University Women’s Resource Center will be putting on their annual “That Takes Ovaries” event from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. next Wednesday in the Bellview Grange in Ashland. Andrea Gibson, an award-winning poet and activist, will be…