April 26,2011

   Yesterday was a big day for Oregon students.  OSA organized a lobby that attracted hundreds of students from around the state to urge legislators to give more funding to higher education.  Two of WOU's own, Seniors Cristal Sandoval and Logan Blouin were featured in this article. How exciting!

In other news, ASWOU elections officially kick of tomorrow.  There are many people campaigning hard for various positions, so make sure you vote starting May 2nd.  There will be voting stations set up in the WUC and in Valsetz Dining hall.  As always, students will be able to vote online through the WOU Portal.  Make sure you vote!

April 21, 2011

Jonathan Farmer - ASWOU Director of Business and Finance getting his game face on.

    We all know that the end of the year is quickly approaching.  Yeah, its week 4. But before you know it it will be week 10 and the school year will be over. Yes, its finally Spring; the flowers are blooming, the birds are out, the world is coming back to life. We all want to be outside enjoying the day, not inside studying. But now is the time that being inside, working on that homework, is most important.  Whether this is the end of your college career, or the end of your first year, we all need to finish out strong.
    As Jonathan said earlier today, its time to get your game face on.  Time to buckle down, work hard, and end this year on a high note.  It'll be over before we know it...

   * Reminder: Monday the 25th is Lobby Day at the capitol! Tell our legislators how you feel about     what is happening in Oregon. Transportation is provided, contact Cristal Sandoval as asstate@wou.edu for more information!

Pictures in the ASWOU Office!

Logan Blouin - OSERA Liaison and Mary Margaret Campbell - Gender and Sexual Diversity Advocate

April 20, 2011

Pizza and Politics?!?  Yes please!

Alright...we don't all love politics, but most of us like pizza!  Swing by the ASWOU Office (located in Werner University Center across from the bookstore) today, April 20th, between 1 and 3 pm to hear some personal stories of how and why people came to college.  Don't worry, you don't have to share...unless you want to! This is a great opportunity to interact with others, learn valuable information, and eat free pizza!

We hope to see you there!

--ASWOU

Pictures in the ASWOU Office!

Tayleranne Gillespie - ASWOU Director of Public Relations and Biraj Bisht - ASWOU Director of the Book Exhange

April 19, 2011

We all know how important higher education is...that's why we are here right? To gain deeper knowledge, to better understand the world around us, to explore things we are passionate about. But what happens when that education that we all desire becomes too expensive? What happens when the budget for universities such as our own is cut again and again?

On April 25, 2011 students from all over the state will gather together at the Oregon State Capitol to rally. Students will have the opportunity to talk to legislators and let them know how they feel about budget cuts.  This rally day starts at 8 and ends at 5pm.  Transportation will be provided for any student who wants to go to the rally.  If you have any questions contact Cristal Sandoval, ASWOU Director of State and Federal Affairs at asstate@wou.edu.

This is your opportunity to have your voice be heard! Don't miss out!

--ASWOU

Pictures in the ASWOU Office!

Yasmin Ibarra, Lorena Landeros and Sandra Dominguez

Pictures in the ASWOU Office!

Derek Olson - ASWOU Director of Sustainability and Hannah Arriola - ASWOU Multicultural Student Advocate

Lorena Landeros - OSCC Organizer, Hannah Arriola - ASWOU Multicultural Student Advocate, Jonathan Farmer - ASWOU Director of Business and Finance, and Monica Diaz - ASWOU Multicultural Student Advocate Intern

Yasmin Ibarra - ASWOU President and James Goulding - ASWOU Office Coordinator

Pictures in the ASWOU Office!

Megan Rasmussen - ASWOU Vice President and Jonathan Farmer  - ASWOU Director of Business and Finance

Pictures in the ASWOU Office!

Emmanuel Macias - ASWOU Director of State and Federal Affairs Intern, Cristal Sandoval - ASWOU Director of State and Federal Affairs, Monica Diaz - ASWOU Multicultural Student Advocate Intern, Logan Blouin - ASWOU OSERA Liaison, Tayleranne Gillespie - ASWOU Director of Public Relations, Gaudi Salazar - ASWOU Multicultural Student Advocate Intern.

Pictures in the ASWOU Office!

Tayleranne Gillespie - ASWOU Director of Public Relations and Logan Blouin - OSERA Liaison having fun in the ASWOU Office!

April 18, 2011

Its week 4, and we all know what that means! Midterms. The next few weeks will be riddled with tests for many of us, but there is a ton of awesome stuff happening around campus to help alleviate that stress!

Tonight, April 18, at 6:45 The Swap will be happening in the Oregon Room of Werner University Center. Bring clothing items you don't want, and browse items other people are offering! Everyone wins, AND its a whole lot cheaper than buying clothes!

Tomorrow, April 19, is Cash Cab WOU! Modeled after the popular game show, Cash Cab WOU will be running from 8:30 to 11:30. and will include all sorts of fabulous prizes!

Wednesday, April 20, is full of all sorts of earthy activities! SAB is hosting a Flower Planting event at Noon on the WUC Plaza. Supplies are limited, so get there early if you want to plant some flowers!
Various Hall Governments will be hosting Pot and Brownies, check around your hall for details!

Also...Pizza and Politics will be happening at 1pm in the Werner University Center!

On a side note...we at ASWOU would like to send a huge congratulations to Student Activities Board for pulling off WOU's First Annual Relay for Life! You are all amazing!

And...Hannah Arriola! Congratulations on a GREAT Diversity Week, so many fun activities and cultural awesome-ness! 


Have a great week everyone! And...let us know if you have any questions or suggestions for blog posts!

--ASWOU