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Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:04:57 GMT

Creating a Haven from Hunger

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:04:11 GMT

LA GRANDE, Ore. — Hunger pictured through the eyes of a child can look like an empty cupboard, a family outside a grocery store, or a food basket for someone in need. Three years ago, Bill Grigsby, an associate professor of sociology at Eastern Oregon University, developed a calendar project to raise awareness of hunger and food insecurity in the community.

Faculty exhibition showcases rich diversity of art department

Cory Peeke Nightingale Gallery Director (541) 962-3584 cpeeke@eou.edu — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:04:11 GMT

LA GRANDE, Ore. — The biennial Eastern Oregon University Art Faculty Exhibition opens in Nightingale Gallery Friday, Jan. 9. The exhibition features new work from the six nationally and internationally recognized artists who make up EOU's art department, offering a glimpse into their creative and scholarly work.

Mountaineers in the community

Liz Brice EOU Athletic Department (541) 962-3364 athletics@eou.edu — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:04:11 GMT

LA GRANDE, Ore. — This holiday season, the Eastern Oregon University women's basketball team took time to volunteer in the community and in the process learned what holiday spirit is all about.

EOU named a Champions of Character institution

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:04:11 GMT

LA GRANDE, Ore. — The values that define a successful collegiate athletic program are much the same as the standards Eastern Oregon University is committed to upholding as an academic institution. Respect. Integrity. Responsibility. Servant leadership. Sportsmanship. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (NAIA), recently recognized EOU as a Champions of Character institution based on its demonstration of these five core values. A total of 199 colleges and universities were acknowledged nation-wide for the 2007-08 academic year.