Week four of Spring Immersion found us floating down the Klamath River. While previous weeks involved splitting our cohort into two or three groups for separate adventures, this week involved applying multi-day expedition techniques in the river environment with the entire group.
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For week three, we traveled to northern California for sea kayaking and central Oregon for rock climbing. On Shasta Lake, we experimented with self-support human-powered travel as we toured the lake in sea kayaks. In central Oregon, we base-camped on BLM land and explored Smith Rock.
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The Southern Oregon University School of Business hosted two events during the winter term, the three speakers were Norm Kester, Kelsy Ausland, and Robert MacLellan.
For week two – We traveled to Bend, OR, one of the mountain biking meccas of Oregon and practiced base camping skills – then we traveled to the North Umpqua to practice base camping skills involving kitchen set up and breakdown for a large group.
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Jennifer is the CEO of Jackson Care Connect, a regional healthcare company created in 2012, working towards creating better health for people in the community. As an undergraduate, Jennifer always had an interest in the intersection of health and human experience and how equity can be achieved.
As an archeologist for the Forest Service, it is Zach’s job to manage projects including archeological sites for local tribes. Through his ability to work with people from many different backgrounds, Zach understands how cultural values shape identity. Being sensitive to histories allows him to have successful interactions with the people he works with.
With experience working in archeology and education, Eirik is now working for the National Parks Service as a cultural anthropologist and American Indian tribal liaison at Yosemite National Park in California. Providing a voice inside of lands that are managed by federal agencies is work Eirik is passionate about.
The Spanish Summer Language Institute had its most successful year yet! Our students love learning, and our professors work hard to engage them in wide-ranging topics.
The 2017 French Summer Language Institute had its largest group to date with 44 students in Angers this summer. Highlights included some special class guests, an excursion to a Troglodyte village, and a unique “Teaching French through Art” class taught by Angers artist Cecile Benoiton.
Prior to her current position as grant coordinator for the Phoenix/Talent School District, Heather Lowe worked for eight years as an elementary school teacher at Talent Elementary. Heather’s experience in writing grants for Talent Elementary coupled with her reading and ELL endorsements have helped her transition smoothly from teacher to grant coordinator.
OAL Spring Immersion 2018: Klamath River
/in Outdoor Adventure LeadershipWeek four of Spring Immersion found us floating down the Klamath River. While previous weeks involved splitting our cohort into two or three groups for separate adventures, this week involved applying multi-day expedition techniques in the river environment with the entire group.
Spring Immersion 2018: Smith Rock State Park Trip
/in Outdoor Adventure LeadershipFor week three, we traveled to northern California for sea kayaking and central Oregon for rock climbing. On Shasta Lake, we experimented with self-support human-powered travel as we toured the lake in sea kayaks. In central Oregon, we base-camped on BLM land and explored Smith Rock.
Winter 2018 Events
/in BusinessThe Southern Oregon University School of Business hosted two events during the winter term, the three speakers were Norm Kester, Kelsy Ausland, and Robert MacLellan.
Spring Immersion 2018: Bend and North Umpqua
/in Outdoor Adventure LeadershipFor week two – We traveled to Bend, OR, one of the mountain biking meccas of Oregon and practiced base camping skills – then we traveled to the North Umpqua to practice base camping skills involving kitchen set up and breakdown for a large group.
Jennifer Lind – Featured Alumnus
/in Sociology & AnthropologyJennifer is the CEO of Jackson Care Connect, a regional healthcare company created in 2012, working towards creating better health for people in the community. As an undergraduate, Jennifer always had an interest in the intersection of health and human experience and how equity can be achieved.
Zach Rodriguez – Featured Alumnus
/in Sociology & AnthropologyAs an archeologist for the Forest Service, it is Zach’s job to manage projects including archeological sites for local tribes. Through his ability to work with people from many different backgrounds, Zach understands how cultural values shape identity. Being sensitive to histories allows him to have successful interactions with the people he works with.
Eirik Thorsgard – Featured Alumnus
/in Sociology & AnthropologyWith experience working in archeology and education, Eirik is now working for the National Parks Service as a cultural anthropologist and American Indian tribal liaison at Yosemite National Park in California. Providing a voice inside of lands that are managed by federal agencies is work Eirik is passionate about.
Spanish SLI Summer Highlights 2017
/in Summer Language InstituteThe Spanish Summer Language Institute had its most successful year yet! Our students love learning, and our professors work hard to engage them in wide-ranging topics.
French SLI Summer Highlights
/in Summer Language InstituteThe 2017 French Summer Language Institute had its largest group to date with 44 students in Angers this summer. Highlights included some special class guests, an excursion to a Troglodyte village, and a unique “Teaching French through Art” class taught by Angers artist Cecile Benoiton.
Heather Lowe – Featured Alumnus
/in Sociology & AnthropologyPrior to her current position as grant coordinator for the Phoenix/Talent School District, Heather Lowe worked for eight years as an elementary school teacher at Talent Elementary. Heather’s experience in writing grants for Talent Elementary coupled with her reading and ELL endorsements have helped her transition smoothly from teacher to grant coordinator.