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Before you dive into your first term of classes, we have a jam-packed week of exciting activities to help you become acclimated to campus life. From speakers, to socials, to signing your name on the sidewalk, join your fellow new wolves to begin making your mark at WOU!
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Monday, September 23
 

10:30am PDT

Ed Session Block 1: An Overview of Dance at WOU
Monday September 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
This information session will cover how students can engage in dance training at Western Oregon University. Information will be provided about students' various opportunities to dance, choreograph, and perform on campus. We will discuss the dance major, the various concentrations in dance, double majoring in dance and another discipline, and the dance minor. Additionally, we will discuss multiple clubs and extracurricular ways of dancing on campus. Come to the session to learn more about what dance events happening on campus and how you can get involved.
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Speakers
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Tim Cowart

Department Head & Assistant Professor, Dance
Monday September 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
Maple Hall

10:30am PDT

Ed Session Block 1: Choir at WOU
Monday September 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
Interested in joining choir? We have a choir for you! Come chat with us about the benefits and opportunities of being in a choir at WOU. We’ll also discuss the audition process (it’s not scary!) and answer any other choir-related questions you may have. See you there!
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Speakers
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Claire Hudkins

NTT Assistant Professor, Voice, Jazz and Commercial Music, Classical, Musical Theater, Music, Music
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Kendra Taylor

NTT Assistant Professor, Director of Music Education, Music
Monday September 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 139

10:30am PDT

Ed Session Block 1: Go go GET INVOLVED!
Monday September 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
Join Student Engagement to find the best involvement opportunity for you! In this session, we will cover everything from clubs and organizations to leadership opportunities on campus and everything in between. This session is perfect if you are unsure of how to get involved here at WOU! Come cultivate a sense of belonging with us!
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Monday September 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
Werner University Center, Willamette Room

10:30am PDT

Ed Session Block 1: Playing Intramural and Club Sports at WOU
Monday September 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
Intramural and Club Sports are a great way to meet meet new people, be active and scratch that competitive itch!
Come to this session to learn the difference between Intramural and Club Sports and for information on how to join each.
Speakers
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Andy Main

Associate Director, Campus Recreation
Monday September 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
Hamersly Library, Room 108

4:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 3: Leading from Day 1: Unleashing Your Potential
Monday September 23, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Dive into the world of leadership with this brief introduction into the topic! We'll talk about the various ways to lead on campus, and opportunities to develop ourselves and our own skills. After all, we will each find ourselves in a leadership position at one time or another. This fun and interactive session will focus on the understanding that leadership is a skill and that it can be developed - what we do with that information is up to us.
Speakers
Monday September 23, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 139
 
Tuesday, September 24
 

9:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 4: An Overview of Dance at WOU
Tuesday September 24, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
This information session will cover how students can engage in dance training at Western Oregon University. Information will be provided about students' various opportunities to dance, choreograph, and perform on campus. We will discuss the dance major, the various concentrations in dance, double majoring in dance and another discipline, and the dance minor. Additionally, we will discuss multiple clubs and extracurricular ways of dancing on campus. Come to the session to learn more about what dance events happening on campus and how you can get involved.
Speakers
TC

Tim Cowart

Department Head & Assistant Professor, Dance
Tuesday September 24, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Maple Hall

9:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 4: Choir at WOU
Tuesday September 24, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Interested in joining choir? We have a choir for you! Come chat with us about the benefits and opportunities of being in a choir at WOU. We’ll also discuss the audition process (it’s not scary!) and answer any other choir-related questions you may have. See you there!
Speakers
CH

Claire Hudkins

NTT Assistant Professor, Voice, Jazz and Commercial Music, Classical, Musical Theater, Music, Music
KT

Kendra Taylor

NTT Assistant Professor, Director of Music Education, Music
Tuesday September 24, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Santiam Room

9:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 4: WOU Rugby Part 1: What is Rugby at WOU?
Tuesday September 24, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
An interactive presentation on what the rugby community and culture at WOU looks like. Come learn a little bit about the history of the program, meet a couple players and find out how you can get involved!
Tuesday September 24, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 141

10:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 5: ASWOU Who? Let's talk Student Government
Tuesday September 24, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Did you know that ASWOU serves and supports all students on campus? Come learn about all things student government at Western: who they are, what they do, how to share your needs and opinions as a student, and how to get involved!
Speakers
Tuesday September 24, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room

10:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 5: Program Pandemonium!!
Tuesday September 24, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Are you interested in getting involved on campus? Come program with RHA and learn what it’s like to be involved within housing student leadership!
Speakers
Tuesday September 24, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 141

1:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 6: Everything Campus Recreation
Tuesday September 24, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
All things Campus Recreation
Speakers
Tuesday September 24, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
Health & Wellness Center, Room 105

1:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 6: Is Student Media for you?
Come learn about how the newspaper, radio show, podcast studio, and art magazine happen, and why they need you! Student-run, student-made, and student-led, Student Media at WOU is your chance to publish, produce, create, and find an audience for your passions. Whether you want to investigate stories, write poetry, edit articles, record podcasts, or do a music hour, there’s something for every skill level and interest.
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Speakers
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Linden Loren

Coordinator, Advising & Virtual Engagement, Student Engagement
 
Wednesday, September 25
 

10:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 7: Playing Intramural and Club Sports at WOU
Wednesday September 25, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Intramural and Club Sports are a great way to meet meet new people, be active and scratch that competitive itch!
Come to this session to learn the difference between Intramural and Club Sports and for information on how to join each.
Speakers
avatar for Andy Main

Andy Main

Associate Director, Campus Recreation
Wednesday September 25, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Hamersly Library, Room 108

11:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 8: Go go GET INVOLVED!
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Join Student Engagement to find the best involvement opportunity for you! In this session, we will cover everything from clubs and organizations to leadership opportunities on campus and everything in between. This session is perfect if you are unsure of how to get involved here at WOU! Come cultivate a sense of belonging with us!
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Willamette Room

11:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 8: WOU Rugby Part 2: The Basics for Spectators & Future Players
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
An introduction to the basic playing format and structure of rugby and how the game works. In this session you’ll have a chance to learn some of the rules of the game so that when you attend matches this fall you’ll at least know a little more than your friends! You’ll have a chance to throw a ball around, learn to pass and play some fun and simple games.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Meet at The Grove (will head over to the Turf Field)

3:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 9: Is Student Media for you?
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Come learn about how the newspaper, radio show, podcast studio, and art magazine happen, and why they need you! Student-run, student-made, and student-led, Student Media at WOU is your chance to publish, produce, create, and find an audience for your passions. Whether you want to investigate stories, write poetry, edit articles, record podcasts, or do a music hour, there’s something for every skill level and interest.
Speakers
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Linden Loren

Coordinator, Advising & Virtual Engagement, Student Engagement
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Meet in front of Heritage Hall (will walk over to Terry House/Media Center)

3:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 9: Swing of Things: A Introduction to Swing Dance
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Come join us for the swing dance lesson and meet the Swing Dance Club. We will teach you the beginner steps for single-time swing and provide a few intro patterns to get everyone dancing! No experience is required, so whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this session is perfect for you. So, come meet new people, enjoy great music, and discover the joy of swing dancing in a fun and welcoming environment. See you on the dance floor!
Speakers
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Maple Hall
 
Thursday, September 26
 

10:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 10: Theatre at WOU
Thursday September 26, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Learn about theatre productions at WOU, how to participate, how to attend and how to take classes. Meet the full theatre faculty and staff.
Speakers
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Michael Phillips

Professor, Theatre & Dance
Thursday September 26, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Rice Auditorium, Room 114

11:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 11: Advocacy and Justice at WOU - Join the Student Conduct Committee!
Thursday September 26, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Looking for a way to advocate for other students and the WOU community at large? Consider joining the Student Conduct Committee!

The Student Conduct Committee meets periodically to hear and adjudicate conduct cases for students at Western who are allegedly in violation of the Student Code of Responsibility. Members of the Conduct Committee review evidence, question involved parties, and evaluate appropriate consequences should the Committee find the person responsible for the violation.

This is a unique opportunity for students in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Social Sciences (or anyone interested in justice, advocacy, and truth!) to gain some professional experience and skills.
Thursday September 26, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Hamersly Library, Room 107
 

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