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!