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Eric Avila wins SOU's first NAIA National Cross Country title since 1978! LAWRENCE, Kan. - Eric Avila (Chula Vista, Calif./Bonita Vista HS) was aware of the whispers. He knew his time at the 2012 NAIA Cross Country Championships had raised at least one big question. Southern Oregon University had a horse, but was he also a big-race performer? More

 
Are you a 1960-1969 SOC student-athlete?
Several Southern Oregon College athletes from the 1960s are looking to host a reunion at SOU, 20-21 June, 2014. There is no agenda yet but we have reserved the Rogue River Room in the Stevenson Union and golf will be a part of the weekend! If you are interested, please contact former Raider baseball player Larry Binney at jarb@charter.net or Alumni Director Mike Beagle at beaglem@sou.edu 541.552.6874.
 
 
Emeritus SOU professor, Gerald "Doc" Insley passed away December 21, 2013.
Jerry was a professor of physical education at Southern Oregon State College from 1966 to 1989. He coached both men and women's track and field. Jerry guided many students as they transitioned into their own careers as educators and coaches nationwide. More




 
Featured Alumni Click on a name below the pictures to read about our alums. If you have a story to tell, email us!
SOU Alumni Association partners with Portland Center Stage!

Portland Center Stage is offering SOU Alumni Association members $25 tickets to either Bo-Nita (February 1 - March 16) or A Small Fire (February 22- March 23).  You can also use your discount to receive $10 OFF the price of each ticket to any other production in the 2013-2014 season (including Chinglish, Othello and The Last Five Years).  To redeem your discount, you must be an SOU Alumni Association member. Contact Mike Beagle at beaglem@sou.edu or 541.552.6874 for membership information and the discount code. For more information visit www.pcs.org. Tickets may also be purchased through the PCS Box Office by calling 503.445.3700. Subject to availability. Limit 8 tickets. Not valid with any other offers or on previously purchased tickets.  
Honors College Alumni mentors needed

We need alumni in the area to attend the Community Partner Mentor Program informational meeting on January 15th.  The meeting is in the Meese Room of the Hannon Library from 5:00 to 6:00pm and several of the Honors College students will be in attendance. For a program overview, click here.

 

For more information, or if you would like to participate, please contact Dr. Ken R. Mulliken at mullikenk@sou.edu or

541.552.7081.  

Outstanding in :90 | Southern
Oregon University By SOU Alum Jared Hail '12

Southern Oregon University is where your sincere interests and greatest passions combine seamlessly with an outstanding education in a unique location.

Class of 1964 Special Invitation!

Join our Gold Raiders Commencement June 14, 2014

 

Renew friendships and bring back awesome memories by having us honor you and the passage of 50 years since your graduation.

 

Join us for dinner Friday evening the 13th of June and on commencement day, the 14th of June, don a gold cap and gown, connect with our new graduates and get honored in front of 7,000 plus alums, students and parents at Raider Stadium.

 

If you're interested, contact Director of Alumni Relations Mike Beagle at 541.552.6874 or beaglem@sou.edu  
    

  Office of Alumni Relations
  1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
  Ashland, Oregon 97520
 
   541.552.6874
   alumni@sou.edu 
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