The cold of winter is creeping up on Jackson County and many low-income residents are without heat each year. To combat this, Southern Oregon University’s Civic Engagement Program is teaming up with the Jackson County Fuel Committee for a wood cut this…
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“AweTalks:” 5 minutes to talk about whatever fascinates you
What if students were given five minutes to talk about any subject they found fascinating? This idea is the basis for “AweTalks,” an open platform where Southern Oregon University students can show off their collective genius, speaking about anything and…
Beak Week: Birds of Prey
Wildlife Images brought a few different birds of prey to campus for Beak Week! Photos by Qamuuqin Maxwell. A red-tailed hawk, the official mascot of Southern Oregon University, made an appearance Tuesday along with three other birds of prey in…
Veterans day reception honors vets, talks about the meaning of sacrifice
The Commuter Resource Center and the Veterans Resource Office are teaming up to honor veterans in the community by hosting a Veterans Day Reception Thursday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union at…
QRC’s “Thursday’s a Drag” a hit
Southern Oregon University’s Queer Resource Center’s second annual “Thursday’s a Drag” gave attendees an inspiring experience last week, with slam poetry, live acoustics, skits and dances, and an appearance by the “Diamond Divas” featuring SOU students promoting an anti-bullying campaign. Co-hosting the show…
“Thursday’s a Drag” teaches tolerance through performance
For the second year in a row, Southern Oregon University’s Queer Resource Center will put on “Thursday’s a Drag,” this Thursday in the Diversions nightclub in the basement of the Stevenson Union at 7 p.m. The event is open to all, and…
UN Week encourages students to think globally
This week has students thinking globally for UN week. A series of events, hosted by the United Nations Alliance Club of Southern Oregon University, will take place in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union. These events will lead up to…
National Coming Out Day all about support, encouragement for gay community
The Queer Resource Center of Southern Oregon University celebrated “National Coming Out Day” Thursday, using a literal door set up in the Stevenson Union courtyard to represent the figurative “closet door” out of which the LGBTQ community say they have…
Southern Oregon Pride festival kicks off Thursday, Oct. 11
The 2012 Southern Oregon Pride Festival is almost upon us, and it’s looking to be bigger and even better than last year. A celebration promoting equality, tolerance, and a sense of community among Southern Oregon’s gay community, this year’s festivities will…
Looking to get involved on campus? Join a club
Southern Oregon University recognizes that the quality of a student’s college experience is not defined by GPAs or transcripts, but also by their level of involvement in their campus and community. There are 87 registered clubs at SOU, and despite…