Western Oregon University News

MONMOUTH - It's changed faces a few times over 3 A' decades, countenancing a range that includes pharmacy, clothing annex and video-game arcade.

It was seven years ago when I met with a group of theater professionals on the stage of Rice Auditorium at Western Oregon University to hear their dream: a professional theater, Salem Repertory Theatre, in downtown Salem.

Previously he worked as Associate in Ministry for Birchwood Presbyterian Church, a program director at the Firs, and a public school teacher.

When a fundraiser planned for Monmouth and Independence Community Foundation appeared to be growing out of its venue, the Western Oregon University upper-division Event Planning class had to think laterally - literally.

The usual open-house fare - snacks, cookies, refreshments, etc. - was on the table at the Greater Independence Business Incubator open house Nov.

INDEPENDENCE - The Monmouth-Independence Rotary has announced its December programs, beginning with an informational discussion about the upcoming 2010 U.S. Census count.

"Changing education in Redmond and beyond" order photo Redmond School District Superintendent Vickie Fleming, right, applauds as a Tom McCall Elementary School teacher tells a story during a Wednesday morning gathering.

If Oregonians want to shake up government, here's a place to start: higher education.

Andrea Arce of Western Oregon University helps senior Annalisa Sanchez after speaking to her and other Latino students at Forest Grove High School about college scholarships available to them.

MONMOUTH - Western Oregon University held the opening reception for this year's Faculty Biennial on Wednesday at the Dan and Gail Cannon Gallery of Art, 345 N. Monmouth Ave.

A city street car rolls across the Portland State University campus where educators will gather on Thursday to discuss ways to improve the Oregon University System's student retention rate.

Students at Forest Grove High School listen to a recruiter from Western Oregon University talk about programs and scholarships that can help them go to college.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Road SE, will have a concert at 4 p.m. Sunday to benefit the Western Oregon University child care fund.

Remembering is a lot of work, which is one reason I try to stay in the present. However, after listening to Rob Winnigham of Western Oregon University lecture on how to maintain or improve memory, I decided most of us need to work throughout life to prevent dementia.

MONMOUTH - Western Oregon University's enrollment hit another record high this year, officially numbering 5,654 students, 305 more than a year ago.

Salem Audubon's Birders Night is 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.

Fans of live theater know that TV can't compete with the thrill of seeing comedy or drama created before your eyes.

The alley near the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity was the site of the 2006 shooting incident.

A team of Western Oregon University professors soon will tackle several databases of fingerprints, looking for ways to increase matches and improve their accuracy statistics.

The Sarah Jane Brain Foundation has named the Teaching Research Institute at Western Oregon University as one of its "Centers of Excellence," the school reported recently.