Every year the incoming Environmental Science and Policy students all take part in a tour of Southern Oregon’s bioregion. The idea of this class is to introduce new students to the area and the gorgeous diversity of landscapes, flora, and fauna that is Southern Oregon; from Crater Lake National Park to the coastal region, it gives incoming students a sense of place at their new school.
Jordan Beck is a School of Business alum and former owner of Rogue Biofuels. In the late summer of 2007, Jordan and a few former classmates from SOU came together to form a biodiesel production company.
Communication program instructor Melissa Matthewson celebrated the release of her new book, Tracing the Desire Line, with readings in Jacksonville and Ashland earlier this month.
In January of this year, I departed Ashland, Oregon to live and work in Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico. I had two main objectives. First, I wanted to improve my Spanish language skills through long-term immersion. Second, I wanted to work with local research groups to better understand the impacts of a major environmental problem in the region. In late June, my colleague, Leslie Eldridge, arrived with 14 outstanding SOU students to learn more about the culture and environment of the Yucatan region of Mexico.
A video created by SOU students to promote the university’s new Digital Cinema degree program will screen before films at Coming Attractions Theatre locations across Oregon, northern California, Washington and Alaska.
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The Communication program at Southern Oregon University has offered a course in Strategic Social Media since 2015, but our section of COMM323 in the Spring of 2019 added a new twist: prominent Portland-based social media strategist Jess Columbo joined our faculty to teach an online version of the popular course.
Winter is over for most students here at SOU but for two students Ryan Brim and Jared Seiders, they were not willing to accept this fact. Instead, they trekked deep into Mount Lassen National park to find the last few turns they could before returning to take the last few finals they would ever have to take in their college careers.
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Here’s what Southern Oregon University’s course in Creative Entrepreneurship boils down to, nurturing passionate and creative entrepreneurs who want to make a difference.
Student Spotlight: Mattie Motz
/in Communication, FeaturedSouthern Oregon University Communication major Mattie Motz has been named captain of the Raiderettes dance team for the second year in a row.
Field Trip: Tour of Southern Oregon Bioregion
/in Environmental Science & Policy, FeaturedEvery year the incoming Environmental Science and Policy students all take part in a tour of Southern Oregon’s bioregion. The idea of this class is to introduce new students to the area and the gorgeous diversity of landscapes, flora, and fauna that is Southern Oregon; from Crater Lake National Park to the coastal region, it gives incoming students a sense of place at their new school.
Business Leader Speaker Series: Jordan Beck
/in BusinessJordan Beck is a School of Business alum and former owner of Rogue Biofuels. In the late summer of 2007, Jordan and a few former classmates from SOU came together to form a biodiesel production company.
Faculty Focus: Melissa Matthewson Book Launch
/in Communication, FeaturedCommunication program instructor Melissa Matthewson celebrated the release of her new book, Tracing the Desire Line, with readings in Jacksonville and Ashland earlier this month.
Student Travels: Exploring the Yucatan
/in Environmental Science & Policy, FeaturedIn January of this year, I departed Ashland, Oregon to live and work in Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico. I had two main objectives. First, I wanted to improve my Spanish language skills through long-term immersion. Second, I wanted to work with local research groups to better understand the impacts of a major environmental problem in the region. In late June, my colleague, Leslie Eldridge, arrived with 14 outstanding SOU students to learn more about the culture and environment of the Yucatan region of Mexico.
Digital Cinema: Promo Makes it to Silver Screen
/in Digital Cinema, FeaturedA video created by SOU students to promote the university’s new Digital Cinema degree program will screen before films at Coming Attractions Theatre locations across Oregon, northern California, Washington and Alaska.
Dutch Bros: SOU Alumni Are Changing the World!
/in BusinessLet’s Pack the SU Rogue River Room for Travis Boersma, Co-Founder & CEO of Dutch Bros Coffee.
Faculty Focus: Jess Columbo Teaches Strategic Social Media
/in Communication, FeaturedThe Communication program at Southern Oregon University has offered a course in Strategic Social Media since 2015, but our section of COMM323 in the Spring of 2019 added a new twist: prominent Portland-based social media strategist Jess Columbo joined our faculty to teach an online version of the popular course.
Ryan Brim: Last Few Turns Before Last Few Finals
/in Featured, Outdoor Adventure LeadershipWinter is over for most students here at SOU but for two students Ryan Brim and Jared Seiders, they were not willing to accept this fact. Instead, they trekked deep into Mount Lassen National park to find the last few turns they could before returning to take the last few finals they would ever have to take in their college careers.
Creative Entrepreneurship: COMM424
/in CommunicationHere’s what Southern Oregon University’s course in Creative Entrepreneurship boils down to, nurturing passionate and creative entrepreneurs who want to make a difference.