Meet Hannah Brandt: Humane Leadership after the Almeda Fire
A junior-year Honors student at Southern Oregon University, Hannah Brandt utilized her talents to come forward during a time of crisis.
Meet Danya Torp: Life Through the Pandemic
Danya Torp’s video journal combines footage and poetry that reflects her personal, emotional, and poetic journey through the pandemic.
Faculty Spotlight: Oregon Excellence in Teaching Award to SOU’s Perrow
Margaret Perrow, a professor of English at Southern Oregon University, recently was recognized with the 2022 Oregon Excellence Award in Teaching English and Language Arts from the Oregon Council of Teachers of English.
First Presbyterian Church of Ashland Gifts Scholarship to SOU Native American Studies
What began as a partnership among Southern Oregon University and community organizations to see Indigenous Peoples’ Day instituted at SOU and in the City of Ashland a number of years ago has continued to evolve into further advocacy for Native people.
SOU Digital Cinema Program Launches Unique “Crew Experience”
After a two-year pandemic delay, Southern Oregon University has launched its innovative, new, 12-credit spring immersion course called “The Crew Experience.” Student filmmakers spend an entire term learning on location, collaborating under the supervision of faculty and experienced industry mentors on the set of a significant film project designed to emulate the professional working environment.
Speaker Series: Dr. Latoya Gibbs – Ingredients for a Successful and Enjoyable Career
Dr. Latoya Gibbs shares with students her ingredients for a successful and enjoyable career, as well as advice on mentorship and how to continue to be a learner.
So you want to go to graduate school or law school?
In the beginning of spring term 2022, the SOU English Program hosted an informational Grad and Law School Panel for students. All four of the panelists are SOU English alumni who are furthering their education while utilizing their English degree: Jenean Mcgee (’15), Alexis Brooks (’18), Logan Brooks (’18), and Samara Diab (’19).
Melody Condon ’12, Content Strategist
Melody Condon graduated from SOU in 2012 with her BA in English with a Professional Writing focus. Now, she works for AHA Strategy and Creative Agency as a content strategist. Melody’s diverse skill sets have allowed her to expand her opportunities within her past and current positions.
SOU English Students Present at Prestigious Conferences
As Spring term 2022 approached, four SOU English majors were invited to present their literary essays at prestigious national and regional conferences. Curtis Tedrow-Harder, Hannah Lombard and Blake Jordan presented their literary essays at the Northwest Undergraduate Conference on Literature, and Mekenzie Brock presented her paper at the Johns Hopkins University Richard Macksey Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Meet Acey Reyes, Marketing Manager and SOU Business Undergrad
Meet one of the faces on the Division of Business, Communication and Environmental Science marketing team: Acey Reyes, Marketing Manager and Undergraduate Student at Southern Oregon University School of Business.