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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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Sunday, September 22
 

8:00pm PDT

Welcome - Playfair Orientation & Annual "W" Photo
Sunday September 22, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Intramural Turf Fields
ASWOU President, Brenda Rocio Martinez, will be welcoming all new students to campus, while WOU Crew Coordinators June & Tony will share highlights of PACK Welcome Week. Join us for an event you will not want to miss, as we lead you in a variety of fun activities that help you meet your new classmates! At the end the incoming class will create the annual "W" photo in the gym
Sunday September 22, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Intramural Turf Fields
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)
 
Monday, September 23
 

1:00pm PDT

Convocation - Monti Washington
Monday September 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
New P.E., Gym
Presenting - Convocation with a welcome from President Jesse Peters and keynote from nationally-known speaker Monti Washington! A product of a one night stand, abused in foster home after foster home, and raised sleeping in parks were just a few of the daunting obstacles in Monti’s journey From the Streets to the Stage. Be ready to be engaged, encouraged, and empowered by Monti who has obtained two college degrees, become a state basketball champion, award winning poet, McDonald's All-American nominee, nationally recognized actor, and co-founder of Truality.org, a non-profit organization aimed at inspiring youth to be TRU The Real U.
Monday September 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
New P.E., Gym
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)
 
Wednesday, September 25
 

1:00pm PDT

Diversity Speaker - Jennifer Borrero
Wednesday September 25, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
New P.E., Gym
More info coming soon!
Wednesday September 25, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
New P.E., Gym
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)
 
Thursday, September 26
 

1:30pm PDT

C-Word: Consent Program (Group B - Heritage & Landers Students)
Thursday September 26, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Rice Auditorium
The C-Word: Consent is an interactive, educational program that uses a combination of audience interaction, improv exercises, and thoroughly researched information to break down walls and have a frank, difficult, but needed conversation about sex and consent. This program covers a wide range of topics that include effective boundary setting, online behavior, bystander intervention, and survivor resources. Content warning: This training discusses sensitive topics and content on sexual assault and interpersonal violence, which may be difficult; students are encouraged to prepare themselves emotionally beforehand or take a brief period of time away from the program if needed to attend to their own well-being. Students may contact an Abby’s House Confidential Advocate at confidentialadvocate@wou.edu if they wish an exemption or seek an alternative option if they are unable to complete the training. If you need to speak to a WOU confidential support service, please contact Abby’s House (503-838-8219) or the Student Health & Counseling Center (503-838-8313).
Thursday September 26, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Rice Auditorium
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

3:30pm PDT

C-Word: Consent Program (Group A - Ackerman, Arbor Park, & Off-Campus Students)
Thursday September 26, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Rice Auditorium
The C-Word: Consent is an interactive, educational program that uses a combination of audience interaction, improv exercises, and thoroughly researched information to break down walls and have a frank, difficult, but needed conversation about sex and consent. This program covers a wide range of topics that include effective boundary setting, online behavior, bystander intervention, and survivor resources. Content warning: This training discusses sensitive topics and content on sexual assault and interpersonal violence, which may be difficult; students are encouraged to prepare themselves emotionally beforehand or take a brief period of time away from the program if needed to attend to their own well-being. Students may contact an Abby’s House Confidential Advocate at confidentialadvocate@wou.edu if they wish an exemption or seek an alternative option if they are unable to complete the training. If you need to speak to a WOU confidential support service, please contact Abby’s House (503-838-8219) or the Student Health & Counseling Center (503-838-8313).
Thursday September 26, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Rice Auditorium
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)
 
Friday, September 27
 

10:30am PDT

Professor Panel Block 1: Behavioral Sciences
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 105
This panel covers all majors in the Behavioral Sciences Division at WOU, including Psychology, Gerontology, and Organizational Leadership! Topics may address major requirements, career opportunities, and tips for success, among others. Come with your questions! We are here to help with whatever class-related stuff you might need!

Relevant Majors: Psychology, Gerontology, Organizational Leadership
Speakers
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Ethan McMahan

Assistant Professor, Psychology
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 105
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

10:30am PDT

Professor Panel Block 1: Business and Economics
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Health & Wellness Center, Room 204
Interested in learning about Accounting, Business, and Economics? Join us and ask us questions about the different concentrations within our division, what to expect from your classes, or just pop in and say hello.

Relevant Majors: Accounting, Business, Economics
Speakers
BI

Bojan Ilievski

Associate Professor and Division Chair, Business & Economics
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Health & Wellness Center, Room 204
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

10:30am PDT

Professor Panel Block 1: Computer Science Division
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Instructional Technology Center, Room 211
This panel will cover all things technology at WOU! Whether you love computing and/or gaming or you just want to hear about the amazing job outcomes that tech has to offer, this is the session for you! You can ask us anything!

Relevant Majors: Computer Science, Information Systems and Data Analytics
Speakers
avatar for Becka Morgan

Becka Morgan

Professor & CS Program Coordinator, Computer Science
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Instructional Technology Center, Room 211
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

10:30am PDT

Professor Panel Block 1: Creative Arts
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Smith Hall, Room 121
This panel will have faculty from the Creative Arts at WOU. Bring all your questions about Theatre, Art, Dance, and Music, and more and we'll give tips on what to expect and how to navigate CAD majors at WOU and ways to get involved in our programs.

Relevant Majors: Theatre, Art, Dance, and Music
Speakers
DT
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Smith Hall, Room 121
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

10:30am PDT

Professor Panel Block 1: Criminal Justice Sciences
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Health & Wellness Center, Room 203
Are you passionate about making a difference in society? Do you envision a career where you can uphold justice, invest in critical social issues, and be part of a system that intersects with a wide variety of specializations and areas of focus? Join us for an exclusive information session featuring the Criminal Justice Division of WOU, where your aspirations can become reality. Learn about the diverse range of courses and concentrations offered within our Criminal Justice Division. Whatever your interest in the field of criminal justice, WOU provides a comprehensive education to prepare you for success.

Relevant Majors: Criminal Justice, Cybercrime Investigation & Enforcement
Speakers
JM
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Health & Wellness Center, Room 203
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

10:30am PDT

Professor Panel Block 1: Deaf Studies and Professional Studies
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 101
This panel will cover ASL and Interpreting Studies at WOU! Ask us questions about a variety of topics in ASL and Interpreting, including career paths in this field!.

Relevant Majors: American Sign Language & Interpreting Studies
Speakers
BR
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 101
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

10:30am PDT

Professor Panel Block 1: Education & Leadership
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
This panel will cover everything related to Education from birth-12th grade. If you want to work with children and be a teacher working with diverse children of all abilities, join us for our panel! Ask questions and learn about our coursework, programs, and career paths related to education.

Relevant Majors: Early Childhood Studies; Early Childhood with Special Education (EI/ECSE); Education-(prek-12 teaching license)-Elementary, Middle/High; Education Studies
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Ryan

Cindy Ryan

Associate Professor and Division Chair, Education & Leadership
I serve as an associate professor of early childhood and Chair for the Division of Education and Leadership at Western Oregon University (WOU). I am an inclusionist at the core, and have served as an early interventionist, early childhood special educator, school administrator before... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

10:30am PDT

Professor Panel Block 1: Health and Exercise Science
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Welcome Center, Room 136
Come learn more about how the Division of Health & Exercise Science can support your future. Bring questions and we'll bring advice on our programs, career pathways, program expectations, and how to excel at WOU and out in the world!

Relevant Majors: Exercise Science, Public Health, Physical Education Teacher Education, School Health Education, Pre-OT/PT/AT, pre-professional (PA, medicine), pre-nursing
Speakers
avatar for Gay Timken

Gay Timken

Professor and Division Chair, Health & Exercise Science
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Welcome Center, Room 136
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

10:30am PDT

Professor Panel Block 1: Humanities
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Welcome Center, Room 130
This panel will cover the range of major, minors and certificates available in the Humanities division. Ask about career possibilities, pitfalls to avoid, and how to make the best use of your time with us! We love WOU students

Relevant Majors: English, Spanish, Communication
Speakers
avatar for Rob Troyer

Rob Troyer

Professor, English Studies
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Welcome Center, Room 130
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

10:30am PDT

Professor Panel Block 1: Natural Science & Mathematics
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Natural Sciences, Room 103
This panel will have faculty from Math and Science at WOU. Bring all your questions about Math classes, science labs, health careers, forensics, natural resources, and more and we'll give tips on what to expect and how to navigate STEM majors at WOU.

Relevant Majors: Biology, Aquarium Science, Mathematics, Earth and Environmental Science, Chemistry
Speakers
avatar for Steve Taylor

Steve Taylor

Professor, Earth and Environmental Science
Steve Taylor, Earth and Physical Science Dept., Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR  97361  taylors@wou.edu Dr. Stephen Taylor holds a Ph.D. in Geology from West Virginia University with expertise in fluvial geomorphology and geographic information systems.  Dr. Taylor is currently professor of geology at Western Oregon University and chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathem... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Natural Sciences, Room 103
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

10:30am PDT

Professor Panel Block 1: Social Science
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Health & Wellness Center, Room 205
Shape your future, Imagine the Possibilities … the faculty/student panel will cover majors in the Social Sciences and tell you about coursework and real-world experiences provided to help you positively influence people and society in your chosen career. Our graduates play influential roles in their communities and careers of their choice. Come learn about the following majors: Ethnic Studies, History, International Studies, Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Social Science, Sociology, and Sustainability

Relevant Majors: Ethnic Studies, History, International Studies, Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Social Science, Sociology and Sustainability
Speakers
EC

Earlene Camarillo

Department Head & AssociateProfessor, Politics, Policy, & Administration
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Health & Wellness Center, Room 205
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

10:30am PDT

Professor Panels Block 1 (See Individual Sessions)
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Various Locations - See Description
Students will have the opportunity to chose form a list of panels to attend. Professors will cover information from their specific department and will open up a Q&A discussion with students. Some of the sessions aren't repeated so make sure to view what options you have for the morning and afternoon session.

See individual sessions for more information.
Friday September 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Various Locations - See Description
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

2:00pm PDT

Professor Panel Block 2: Business and Economics
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Health & Wellness Center, Room 204
Interested in learning about Accounting, Business, and Economics? Join us and ask us questions about the different concentrations within our division, what to expect from your classes, or just pop in and say hello.

Relevant Majors: Accounting, Business, Economics
Speakers
BI

Bojan Ilievski

Associate Professor and Division Chair, Business & Economics
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Health & Wellness Center, Room 204
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

2:00pm PDT

Professor Panel Block 2: Creative Arts
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Smith Hall, Room 121
This panel will have faculty from the Creative Arts at WOU. Bring all your questions about Theatre, Art, Dance, and Music, and more and we'll give tips on what to expect and how to navigate CAD majors at WOU and ways to get involved in our programs.

Relevant Majors: Theatre, Art, Dance, and Music
Speakers
DT
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Smith Hall, Room 121
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

2:00pm PDT

Professor Panel Block 2: Education & Leadership
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
This panel will cover everything related to Education from birth-12th grade. If you want to work with children and be a teacher working with diverse children of all abilities, join us for our panel! Ask questions and learn about our coursework, programs, and career paths related to education.

Relevant Majors: Early Childhood Studies; Early Childhood with Special Education (EI/ECSE); Education-(prek-12 teaching license)-Elementary, Middle/High; Education Studies
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Ryan

Cindy Ryan

Associate Professor and Division Chair, Education & Leadership
I serve as an associate professor of early childhood and Chair for the Division of Education and Leadership at Western Oregon University (WOU). I am an inclusionist at the core, and have served as an early interventionist, early childhood special educator, school administrator before... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

2:00pm PDT

Professor Panel Block 2: Health and Exercise Science
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Welcome Center, Room 136
Come learn more about how the Division of Health & Exercise Science can support your future. Bring questions and we'll bring advice on our programs, career pathways, program expectations, and how to excel at WOU and out in the world!

Relevant Majors: Exercise Science, Public Health, Physical Education Teacher Education, School Health Education, Pre-OT/PT/AT, pre-professional (PA, medicine), pre-nursing
Speakers
avatar for Gay Timken

Gay Timken

Professor and Division Chair, Health & Exercise Science
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Welcome Center, Room 136
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

2:00pm PDT

Professor Panel Block 2: Humanities
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Welcome Center, Room 130
This panel will cover the range of major, minors and certificates available in the Humanities division. Ask about career possibilities, pitfalls to avoid, and how to make the best use of your time with us! We love WOU students

Relevant Majors: English, Spanish, Communication
Speakers
avatar for Rob Troyer

Rob Troyer

Professor, English Studies
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Welcome Center, Room 130
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

2:00pm PDT

Professor Panel Block 2: Natural Science & Mathematics
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Natural Sciences, Room 103
This panel will have faculty from Math and Science at WOU. Bring all your questions about Math classes, science labs, health careers, forensics, natural resources, and more and we'll give tips on what to expect and how to navigate STEM majors at WOU.

Relevant Majors: Biology, Aquarium Science, Mathematics, Earth and Environmental Science, Chemistry
Speakers
avatar for Steve Taylor

Steve Taylor

Professor, Earth and Environmental Science
Steve Taylor, Earth and Physical Science Dept., Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR  97361  taylors@wou.edu Dr. Stephen Taylor holds a Ph.D. in Geology from West Virginia University with expertise in fluvial geomorphology and geographic information systems.  Dr. Taylor is currently professor of geology at Western Oregon University and chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathem... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Natural Sciences, Room 103
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

2:00pm PDT

Professor Panel Block 2: Social Science
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Health & Wellness Center, Room 205
Shape your future, Imagine the Possibilities … the faculty/student panel will cover majors in the Social Sciences and tell you about coursework and real-world experiences provided to help you positively influence people and society in your chosen career. Our graduates play influential roles in their communities and careers of their choice. Come learn about the following majors: Ethnic Studies, History, International Studies, Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Social Science, Sociology, and Sustainability

Relevant Majors: Ethnic Studies, History, International Studies, Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Social Science, Sociology and Sustainability
Speakers
EC

Earlene Camarillo

Department Head & AssociateProfessor, Politics, Policy, & Administration
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Health & Wellness Center, Room 205
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

2:00pm PDT

Professor Panels Block 2 (See Individual Sessions)
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Various Locations - See Description
Students will have the opportunity to chose form a list of panels to attend. Professors will cover information from their specific department and will open up a Q&A discussion with students. Some of the sessions aren't repeated so much sure to view what options you have for the morning and afternoon session.

See individual sessions for more information.
Friday September 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Various Locations - See Description
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)

3:30pm PDT

Find Your Classes & Professor's Offices Tour with WOU Crew
Friday September 27, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Start at Residence Halls
Join your WOU Crew Member on a "Find Your Classes and Professors Offices" Tour. Don't forget to bring along your Class Schedule!
Friday September 27, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Start at Residence Halls
  Mandatory Event (All New WOU Students)
 
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Abby's House Office
Ackerman Hall, Room 139
Ackerman Hall, Room 141
Bellamy Hall, Room 329 (Forensic Anthropology lab)
Hamersly Library, Room 107
Hamersly Library, Room 108
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Meet at The Grove (will head over to the Turf Field)
Meet in front of Heritage Hall (will walk over to Terry House/Media Center)
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Natural Sciences, Room 103
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Prisms Gallery, Monmouth
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Rice Auditorium, Room 114
Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 101
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Umpqua Bank Parking Lot, Independence
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Welcome Center, Room 136
Werner University Center
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