Holly Searcy, 2009 English and Creative Writing Major, has always loved to read and recently harnessed that passion into becoming a fantasy author. She shares her path, process, hopes for readers, and advice for aspiring authors.
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SOU English major Connor Babbitt recently had the opportunity to attend the American Civil Liberties Union Conference with Sociology and Anthropology major Ally Grommes. Connor and Ally learned about how to engage in social-justice advocacy. They share their insight from the conference and give advice to people wanting to get involved in advocacy work.
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El profesor y percusionista Joel Alberto Garza visitó recientemente la Universidad del Sur de Oregón para ofrecer un concierto en el Music Recital Hall y dar dos clases para los estudiantes de Español y Música (Reading Available in both English and Spanish)
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In December 2024, the SOU English program invited educators from across the valley to share their experiences teaching English language arts across grade levels. Through sharing their experiences and insight, they inspired students, faculty, and community members.
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El profesor Steve Wasserman en la Universidad del Sur de Oregón habla sobre el programa de Lengua de Señas Americana (ASL) en SOU (Reading Available in both English and Spanish)
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This past summer, I had the opportunity to volunteer with Adventure Risk Challenge (ARC), a youth-development organization based in the Sierra mountain range, that teaches literacy alongside leadership and outdoor education. I got connected with ARC through SOU English professor Dr. Merrilyne Lundahl, who has been working closely with ARC for 9 years. Since her start with ARC, Merrilyne has been researching for the organization and is currently focusing on the impacts ARC has on students and staff that participate in the program.
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El Dr. Cristian Mendoza Ruvalcaba, BA, APRN, FNP-C, es un exalumno de la universidad que ha creado una trayectoria profesional y personal verdaderamente impresionante (Reading Available in both English and Spanish)
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This past month, I had the privilege of presenting at The Oregon Council of Teachers of English (OCTE) Conference: Igniting Curiosity & Cultivating Literacy for All, alongside Dr. Margaret Perrow and my project partner and senior English major Molly McGinley. Margaret asked Molly and me to share our final presentation from a class she co-taught with Dr. Prakash Chenjeri taught in the spring, ENG/PHL 399: AI, Philosophy, & Writing.
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The Adventure of Writing: A Look into Holly Searcy’s Author Journey
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
Holly Searcy, 2009 English and Creative Writing Major, has always loved to read and recently harnessed that passion into becoming a fantasy author. She shares her path, process, hopes for readers, and advice for aspiring authors.
SOU English and Sociology & Anthropology Majors Attend the NYC Colleges and Communities Advocacy Institute
/in English, Featured, Sociology & AnthropologyBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
SOU English major Connor Babbitt recently had the opportunity to attend the American Civil Liberties Union Conference with Sociology and Anthropology major Ally Grommes. Connor and Ally learned about how to engage in social-justice advocacy. They share their insight from the conference and give advice to people wanting to get involved in advocacy work.
Jahna Thompson: From Student to Scientist and Educator
/in Biology, FeaturedLearn about Jahna Thompson’s journey from student to adjunct professor at Southern Oregon University, and challenges she faced.
Una reinterpretación única del clásico español Platero y yo por el músico Joel Alberto Garza
/in Featured, Spanish & ASLEl profesor y percusionista Joel Alberto Garza visitó recientemente la Universidad del Sur de Oregón para ofrecer un concierto en el Music Recital Hall y dar dos clases para los estudiantes de Español y Música (Reading Available in both English and Spanish)
Advice and Inspiration from ELA Experts: SOU English Program Panel Presentation
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
In December 2024, the SOU English program invited educators from across the valley to share their experiences teaching English language arts across grade levels. Through sharing their experiences and insight, they inspired students, faculty, and community members.
Lengua de Señas Americana en la Universidad del Sur de Oregón con Steve Wasserman
/in Featured, Spanish & ASLEl profesor Steve Wasserman en la Universidad del Sur de Oregón habla sobre el programa de Lengua de Señas Americana (ASL) en SOU (Reading Available in both English and Spanish)
Literacy and Leadership in the Outdoors: Reflections from Time Spent with Adventure Risk Challenge
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
This past summer, I had the opportunity to volunteer with Adventure Risk Challenge (ARC), a youth-development organization based in the Sierra mountain range, that teaches literacy alongside leadership and outdoor education. I got connected with ARC through SOU English professor Dr. Merrilyne Lundahl, who has been working closely with ARC for 9 years. Since her start with ARC, Merrilyne has been researching for the organization and is currently focusing on the impacts ARC has on students and staff that participate in the program.
Dr. Cristian Mendoza Ruvalcaba: Conectando el Español con el Sector de la Salud
/in Featured, Spanish & ASLEl Dr. Cristian Mendoza Ruvalcaba, BA, APRN, FNP-C, es un exalumno de la universidad que ha creado una trayectoria profesional y personal verdaderamente impresionante (Reading Available in both English and Spanish)
Meet Jasmine Kaululewaonakamalei Igawa: Our 2024-2027 Native Pacific Island Honors Scholar
/in HonorsJasmine Kaululewaonakamalei Igawa was born and raised in Kane’ohe, Hawai’i and is of Native Hawaiian descent.
Cultivating Curiosity Through AI: from ENG/PHL 399 to the OCTE Conference
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
This past month, I had the privilege of presenting at The Oregon Council of Teachers of English (OCTE) Conference: Igniting Curiosity & Cultivating Literacy for All, alongside Dr. Margaret Perrow and my project partner and senior English major Molly McGinley. Margaret asked Molly and me to share our final presentation from a class she co-taught with Dr. Prakash Chenjeri taught in the spring, ENG/PHL 399: AI, Philosophy, & Writing.