Honors College Democracy Project 2023: Nordic dispatches, week one
Democracy Project goes Nordic
SOU Honors College – Nordic dispatches, week one: A visit to Copenhagen, Denmark, and education’s role in sustaining democracy.
Honors College Democracy Project 2023: the Nordic way
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.
Inspiring Change Agents: Mentorship Propels Emerging Native Scholar’s Journey
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.
2022-2023: Year in Review
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!
From SOU’s HON 319: The Reality of Strawberries from Mexico
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.
Wilson Elementary Students Visit SOU
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.
Southern Oregon University’s New BFA Expands Access to Affordable Film & Video Education
Continuing to build its booming curricula in film & video production, the Communication, Media & Cinema program at Southern Oregon University secured final state approval for a new Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Digital Cinema Production Arts in April, 2023. The BFA debuts starting in Fall, 2023.
Hollywood Cinematographer Chris Nibley Connects Student Filmmakers with On-Set Learning at SOU
In Spring 2023, Nibley and co-instructor Chris Lucas are teaching DCIN 321: Cinematography, an immersive course focused on teaching cinematography from a technical, aesthetic, and craftsmanship perspective. As an established professional in the film industry, Nibley’s experience and knowledge of cinematography offer an invaluable resource for Digital Cinema students.
CCJ 389 Spring Break Trip to Ireland
For spring break this year, 13 adventurous SOU students embarked on a transatlantic journey to visit Ireland and Northern Ireland as part of the Criminology and Criminal Justice study away class CCJ 389. The class, which met throughout Fall term 2022, culminated with the study abroad component for 8 days during spring break 2023.
The Blog Blog
By Jewel Blanchard, senior English major
No, that’s not a typo in the title– this is a blog post all about the blog! In this special edition of the blog, catch up with each of the three past and present English Program bloggers to learn more about their experience, and why YOU should consider applying for the blog internship for next year! Featuring past and present student blogger perspectives from Dianira Piceno, Sophia Lorusso, and Jewel Blanchard.