Honors College Democracy Project 2023: Nordic dispatches, week four
Democracy Project goes Nordic
SOU Honors College – Nordic dispatches, week four: healthy lifestyles in Nordic countries
Democracy Project goes Nordic
SOU Honors College – Nordic dispatches, week four: healthy lifestyles in Nordic countries
Democracy Project goes Nordic
SOU Honors College – Nordic dispatches, week three: Art as a public good.
By Annalynn Mueller, English Major
With the crisp October air and the changing color of the leaves, come new students, excitement about the new school year, as well as anxieties and uncertainty that comes with it. In hopes of easing some of these anxieties and welcoming all students to SOU and the English Program, here is some information about the English Program and how to get in touch and stay connected with us.
Democracy Project goes Nordic
SOU Honors College – Nordic dispatches, week two: The importance of building trust with the public.
Democracy Project goes Nordic
SOU Honors College – Nordic dispatches, week one: A visit to Copenhagen, Denmark, and education’s role in sustaining democracy.
Democracy Project goes Nordic
The SOU Honors College took its Democracy Project trip for 2023 to the Nordic countries of Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway, studying various elements of those societies that contribute to their brands of democracy.
Kayla Dumore wanted to stay close to home when she was thinking about college. Since she grew up in Central Point and graduated from Crater Renaissance Academy, place was an important factor in her decision making. She chose SOU as a way to stay close to family and also because of one of her influential mentors, Native American Studies faculty member Brent Florendo, guided her toward SOU as an exceptional educational choice.
By Jewel Blanchard, senior English major
As the 2022-2023 academic year draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on and celebrate the highlights, accomplishments, and achievements of this year in our very first Year in Review blog story! Includes recognition of graduating seniors, faculty, English Program student workers, and other English students!
In Southern Oregon University’s class HON 319: Nature, Culture, Mexico, we dived into research articles about water quality, access to water, and the effects of agricultural practices on water availability throughout Mexico.
By Jewel Blanchard, senior English major
On May 9, Lady Vanderlip, SOU faculty in Spanish, facilitated a field trip of English Language Learners (ELLs) from a Medford 2nd grade class to get them thinking about college at an early age. The students and their teacher Maria Lumbreras visited the SOU campus, met Rocky the Raider, read a book written by senior Education major Jose Villalobos, and learned about art on campus. Featuring perspectives from Lady Vanderlip, Maria Lumbreras, and Jose Villalobos.