Dead Week?

Alright, lets face it. It's Dead Week, time to wrap up papers, projects and presentations, and start studying for those finals! But, don't let the title fool you, just because it's Dead Week doesn't mean this campus is dead!

There are many awesome events happening on campus! Here is a quick run down!

Thursday December 1st - 
Red Bull Art of Flight movie premiere
6:30 pm, WUC Willamette Room
DJ, FREE items, awesome movie!
Brought to you in part by ASWOU


Friday December 2nd - 
Annual Parade at 5:30 pm, Monmouth Ave.
44th Annual Tree Lighting @ 6 pm
Photos with Santa, crafts, cookie
tasting, and Tree Voting @ 6:30, WUC

Saturday December 3rd - 
Brunch in Valsetz, 10-12
Gingerbread House building,
It's a Wonderful Life, and Ugly
Sweater Contest - WUC Willamette Room

Say hello to our new interns!

After a long difficult process our new ASWOU interns have been selected! Thank you to everyone who applied, the decisions were not easy to make. Here is the list of our 2011-2012 interns!


Celeste Mora and Chistopher Ramos, Interns for the President
Justin Placencio, Intern for the Vice President
Marilu Estrada, Intern for the Senate President
Laura Walmer, Intern for the Judicial Administrator
Nicholas Cundiff, Intern for the Director of Business and Finance
Escarlett Trujillo, Intern for the Director of the Book Exchange
Ken Tang and Kyla Krehoff, Interns for the Gender and Sexual Diversity Advocate
Maria Vargas, Intern for the Director of Marketing Services
Dajiné Colón and Laura Ramirez, Interns for the Multicultural Student Advocate
Jessica Jewell and Spencer Dickerson, Interns for the Director of Public Relations
Nathan Wobbe, Intern for the Director of State and Federal Affairs
Vanessa Banuelos and Betsy Paniagua, Interns for the Director of Student Organizations 
Lauren Oliver and Chenise Crockett, Interns for the Director of Sustainability

Halloween Week!

 
    It's that time of year again! The leaves are falling, pumpkins are appearing on doorsteps, and the Werner University Center is once again decked out for Halloween!  There are so many awesome events happening on campus this week...

Monday, 10/24 
Zombie Fun Run; Sign up at the Information desk
5pm-8pm; 2 mile race will begin at the University Center Plaza
Sponsored by Student Adventure racing team

Tuesday, 10/25
Tom Durant; The Famous Ghost Hunter
8pm- Summit; Werner University Center
Lecture followed by the exploration of Todd and Campbell Halls
Sponsored by Student Leadership and Activities

The Swap
Bring your old clothes, shoes and accessories to trade
with other students! Halloween costumes welcome!
6:30-8pm, in the WUC next to the Summit


Wednesday, 10/26
Zombie Apocalypse Survival Activity
featuring Oregon's Zombie Squad
8pm: Columbia room sponsored by Student Leadership and Activities

Thursday, 10/27
SAB Halloween Dance 7:30pm; Pacific Room
Sponsored by WOU Student Activities Board

Friday, 10/28
Midnight Movies Sponsored by University Housing/Weekend Programs

Saturday, 10/29
Oregon School of The Deaf Shuttles: Shuttles leave campus starting at 7:30pm and go
until 10:30pm @ Werner University Center Parking lot sponsored by University Housing/Weekend
Programs and Student Leadership and Activities

Attend these awesome events, and have a safe and fun Halloween!

It's Homecoming Week at 

Western Oregon University!

There are so many exciting events going on on campus this week! Attend the ones you can and show your WOU spirit!

Monday, October 17th: WOU's Got Talent

            9pm-Midnight, Pacific Room

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=238070869575341

Tuesday, October 18th: Quietdrive Concert

8:30-11:30pm, Pacific Room

Tickets, $5 Students, $8 General Admission

Tickets available at WUC Information Desk

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116918055082019

Wednesday, October 20th: Mens Wet T-shirt Contest

5pm-8pm, McArthur Stadium

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=290298544315681

Tailgating, Powederpuffing, and the crowing of the King!

5pm-10pm, McArthur Stadium

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=275968119093303

Thursday, October 21st: Paint the WUC Red!

12pm-3pm, Main St. and WUC

Stroll Main St. to see the decorated store fronts, and then paint a wall in the

 WUC Red for WOU spirit!

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=259603907414828

Friday, October 22nd: Bonfire and Hypnotist

7pm-10pm, Q Lot and WOU Pacific Room

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=274867452533841

Saturday, October 23rd: Homecoming Football Game

Tailgating, Footballing, and the crowning of the Queen!

2pm, McArthur Stadium

GO WOLVES!!!

Senate AND Judicial Board?! Okay!

    If you are still looking for ways to get involved on campus, have we got some news for you! The ASWOU Student Senate and Judicial Boards BOTH have openings! There are applications available at the ASWOU offices, located on the lower level of the Werner University Center. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for a way to jump start their leadership involvement here on campus! Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have regarding these positions!

Senate questions should be directed to the Senate President, David Cervantes at aswousenpres@wou.edu.

Judicial Board questions should be directed to the Judicial Administrator, Erin Walmer at aswouja@wou.edu.

--ASWOU

Happy Monday!

   It's week 3 and lots is happening here at WOU!

 

   Tomorrow is National Coming Out day! And to celebrate the ASWOU Gender and Sexual Diversity Advocate, Hillevi Johnson, will be officially opening the Stonewall Center.  For those of you who don't know, the Stonewall Center is Westerns LGBTQQIA resource center.  It is located downstairs in the Werner University Center next door to Abby's House.  Feel free to stop by, check out the center, and learn more about volunteering in the center!

In other news, Stewart the poster vendor will be on campus this week selling his awesome posters! He is out on the WUC plaza all week long! This service is brought to you by ASWOU, stop by and check it out!

Also, ASWOU internship applications are due this Friday, October 14th! Pick up an application in the ASWOU offices and get them turned in! Get involved in your student government!

Next week is Homecoming week! Look here for more announcements coming soon!

--ASWOU

Internships Galore!

Week 1 is done! Well, almost. We at ASWOU are busy getting everything settled, the book exchange is in full swing and will be open for another week! The hours for next week have changed, the Book Exchange will be open from 12-4 all week next week.

In other news, ASWOU is seeking interns! Every position has an opening for an intern, so please apply! Applications are available in the ASWOU office, and are due by October 14th. Don't hesitate to come in and ask questions, or post questions on this blog or our Facebook page! 

Have a wonderful weekend and good luck with your second week of classes! 

-ASWOU

And we're back!

Welcome Back!

After a summer full of change ASWOU is finally moved into our new office space, located on the lower level of the Werner University Center, and is busy getting back to work for students! There are a lot of exciting new things going on this year within ASWOU, and around the campus in general! 

First things first, welcome to the class of 2015, and to all new students who transferred to Western Oregon University this fall. We are so pleased to have you here, and we can't wait to work with you to make great change on our campus! 

To all returning students, its good to see you again! Lets make it another great year! 

This year ASWOU will be launching several new ways for you to keep up with campus politics, as well as fun events, and day to day activities.  If you picked up The Journal today you may have noticed a piece written by ASWOU President Jonathan Farmer.  This column will appear twice a month to keep you up to date on all things ASWOU, so be sure to pick up the paper when it comes out! 

Also planned for this year is a brand new ASWOU radio show on our campus station KWOU (http://wou.edu/student/kwou/). The show has not been launched yet, but we will let you know as soon as it goes on air! 

We look forward to working with all of you throughout the year! Stop by the offices whenever you want, and don't ever hesitate to come on in! 

--ASWOU

Here comes the sun!

It is finally finals week, and the sun is actually shining! People are off taking those final exams, packing their things, and saying goodbye.  ASWOU is busy packing the office getting ready for the big move! Next year we will be located on the ground level of the Werner University Center, where Student Media and the Willamette Room used to be.  We love having visitors, so don't hesitate to stop by whenever you feel like it!

Congratulations to all the graduates, go out and do great things in this world! To everyone else, have a great summer, and we will see you again in the fall!

- ASWOU

2011-2012 ASWOU Executive cabinet

2001-2012 ASWOU Executive Cabinet has been selected! There was an amazing pool of highly qualified candidates, and while we could not select everyone there are many Intern and Committee positions available to any interested! Contact Jonathan Farmer at jfarmer08@wou.edu with any questions!

Hannah Arriola
Director of State and Federal Affairs

Natalee Dagan
Director of the Book Exchange

Tayleranne Gillespie
Director of Public Relations

Hillevi Johnson
Gender and Sexual Diversities Advocate

Maija Kellner-Rode
Director of Sustainability

Anthony Medina
Director of Student Organizations

Jawan Mullen
Director of Records and Archives

Shanen Robles
Director of Business and Finance

Gaudi Salazar
Director of Marketing Services

Jessica Travenia
Multicultural Student Advocate

Committees Galore!

Every year there are countless committees here at WOU.  These committees work on all sorts of things, and are usually made up of a mix of students, faculty and staff.  Next years ASWOU President, Jonathan Farmer will be appointing students to these committees in the next few months. Here is a list of committees! (The number in parenthesis is how many students are appointed to the committee by ASWOU)

• Academic Requirements Committee (2)
• Commencement Committee (2)
• Curriculum Committee (2)
• Graduate Study Committee (2)
• Health Service Advisory Committee (3)
• Incidental Fee Committee (3)
• International Education and Services Committee (3)
• Student Conduct Committee (5)
• Student Grievance and Concerns Committee (1)
• Teacher of the Year Committee (2)
• Parking Committee (1)
• Who's Who and Outstanding Graduating Students Selection Committee (2)
• Student Technology Fund Committee (2)
• WUC Advisory Board (2)

If you are at all interested in any of these positions, e-mail Jonathan Farmer at jfarmer08@wou.edu or stop by the ASWOU office!

- ASWOU

May 18, 2011

Only 23 days until graduation?! What? In case you hadn't realized this yet, the end of the year is quickly approaching for all of us. For seniors, its almost time to graduate, for everyone else...on year down, ___ more to go!

Even though the year is coming to an end, there is SO much happening on campus!

Here are a few events...If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!


Holi -May 18
Jousting for Karlee's Angels - May 18
Inauguration - May 19 
Burrito Track Night - May 19
SAB Stargazing - May 19
Nuestra Fiesta Latina - May 20
Wild Wild Western - May 20
Diversity Dinner - May 23
Academic Excellence Showcase - May 26
Drag Show - May 26
4th Annual Hot Dog eating contest - May 31
WOUMania - June 3

May 4, 2011

Yesterday was a day full of change for Western Oregon University.  In a well attended unveiling ceremony including the musical talents of Westerns Pep Band, performances by both the Cheer Squad and the Dance Team, our new marks were shown off for all to see.  For the first time WOU has both an athletic logo, and an academic mark.  Shortly after the ceremony the book store opened its doors and started selling brand new merchandise featuring the new logos.

It is exciting to see positive change on our campus, and these new marks are only the beginning.  Fall will mark the completion of the Werner University Center re-model, creating new space for students to use and enjoy.  Student enrollment continues to climb, which means more change for our campus.  We at ASWOU cannot wait to see where all this change will take us! 

 

May 3, 2011

   Today is the day many people have been wondering and speculating about for weeks. What exactly is 5-3-2011?  Good news! The mystery will be solved today, at 1pm in the WUC Plaza.  Make sure you come out to see what exactly all this excitement and mystery has been about!

   Throughout the past few weeks there have been numerous rumors flying, here is a list of some of the more outrageous ones!

1. "On May 3rd, WOU will change its name from Western Oregon University to the University of  Western Oregon" 
2. "On May 3rd, WOU will change its mascot from a Husky to a Wolf" (The mascot is already a Wolf, just to remind you all)
3. "On May 3rd, Western Oregon University will close its doors."
4. "Starting May 3rd, WOU will no longer have an Education Program"
5. "On May 3rd Western will switch to a non-traditional grading policy"

This is a small list, but these were some of the funnier rumors. Feel free to add any you heard!

We hope to see you all at the event at 1 pm today!

**********And, as a reminder, don't forget to VOTE through your WOU Portal!***********


-ASWOU

May 2, 2011

Today is the day! Well, for voting that is.  Starting TODAY, May 2 at 10 am voting will officially open.  There are quite a few candidates running, and in case you don't know who they are, here is the run down.

Candidates

ASWOU President:  Jonathan Farmer

ASWOU Vice President:  Hannah Arriola, Tayleranne Gillespie and Emmanual Macias

Senate President: Jessica Landreth and David Cervantes

Judicial Administrator: Erin Walmer

Student Activities Board Director:  Jessica Love, Tara Ostrander and Nawwal Moustafa

Additionally, there are numerous people running for positions in Senate and on IFC.

Voting closes May 6 at 3pm, so make sure you cast your vote!

-ASWOU

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