Image Credit: Southern Oregon University. With President of SOU Linda Schott’s retirement shortly approaching, the Siskiyou took the time to interview her during this important milestone in her life. Schott explained that the president of a university is in charge…
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The Search for a New Presidential Era
Editor’s Note: At the time of publication, the fifth applicant for SOU’s new president has been interviewed, and the SOU Board of Trustees are met the afternoon of 11/2 to “begin the final phase of a months-long, open and inclusive…
Homecoming at SOU – Events to Look Out For
After a year off because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Homecoming is back at SOU! So, in honor of this beloved tradition coming back to campus this year, here’s what students can expect from the university. Homecoming is a time for…
Sustainability Month: How SOU is Encouraging Alternative Ways of Transportation
Image Credit: Dakota Runyon-Trapp As part of sustainability month, SOU had hosted a Bike and Bus event on October 20th. SOU hosted the event alongside Rogue Valley Transportation District (RVTD) to promote increased use of biking, busing, and carpooling as…
SOU Student Food Pantry: A Vital Component To Community Wellbeing
Imagine: You’ve just received your financial aid packet in the mail. You look it over, glancing over the steep prices for tuition, room and board, but you agree to it. It’s a done deal. But what if it weren’t that…
The Stevenson Union is Open!
The Stevenson Union (SU) has reopened and students are stoked! Located on Raider Way across from Taylor Hall, the SU is the social and extracurricular center of the campus community, as well as a focal point for campus activities. Building…
SOU, Meet Your New Dean of Students! Dr. Carrie Vath Ph.D.
Southern Oregon University has a new Dean of Students, Dr. Carrie Vath Ph.D. (she/her), and The Siskiyou sat down with her earlier this week to ask a few questions. Where did you grow up? Go to school? What brought you…
SOU Celebrates Indigenous People’s Day!
October 11th marks Southern Oregon University and the City of Ashland’s 5th annually recognized Indigenous People’s Day celebration. SOU’s Native American Student Union (NASU) has a weekend full of activities planned to engage the community in observance of Native American…
SOU’s Student Film Festival Returns this Year with a Downtown Hollywood Drive-In Theatre
Photo courtesy of the Student Film Festival The SOU Student Film Festival (SFF) is now receiving submissions from current students, as well as alumni and prospective students! The SOU Student Film Festival has gathered students, staff, and alumni for a…
SOU’s Changes to Pass/No Pass Policy
Photo by Adobe Spark graphic created by Jennifer Ng On April 27, an all students email was sent out detailing the plan for the pass/no pass grading system. Because most of SOU remains primarily online due to the ongoing COVID-19…