Recollections of Bob Clegg: Love, war and music

INSIDE Hoop teams enjoy unprecedented season– Page 6 EOU alum reaches out to inner-city teens – Page 10 Especially at this time when EOU is repositioning itself for the future, I see characteristics of servant leadership, as summarized on one of the Web pages from the Greenleaf Center in Indiana, (named for Robert Greenleaf who first coined the term), reminding me of the qualities that I and other servant leaders at EOU seek to emulate: (1) Listening, (2) Expressing empathy, (3) Healing, (4) Being aware, (5) Having foresight and an intui- tive mind, (6) Persuading, rather than dictating via position and power, (7) Conceptualizing the future and balancing that with day-to-day realities, (8) Exercising good stewardship of resources, (9) Committing to the growth of others, and (10) Building community. In our mutual quest to return our beloved University to a position of strength in enrollment and financial stability, I urge you to get involved in serving this special place. Whether that be via volunteer efforts with the P res i de n t ’ s EOU Alumni Association, through financial support that helps develop and build up our scholarship opportunities, and/or speaking to others—espe- m essa g e cially potential students—about the unique specialness that your experience with EOU has provided to you, I ask you to do your part in helping. It will Greetings Alumni, truly take all of us who believe so strongly in Eastern to continue the posi- tive turnaround that we have seen in the last several months. Be a servant As you, my fellow alums, and other supporters of EOU will soon see, and know that your work, time, and dollars will be greatly appreciated. this issue of the Mountaineer Alumni Magazine is focused on service. In Sincerely, my own personal reflection of this special word, I harken back to a class I took a long time ago in one of my graduate courses. One of the texts that we studied in that class was focused on a term which was new to me, “servant leadership.” The term really resonated with me, and I have come to appreciate its many qualities. Dixie Lund, President A quick Internet “Google” on the term “servant leadership” provides me EOU Class of 1973 with great encouragement that this term is exactly what I see myself and “The servant leader is servant first. It begins with the natural feeling that many alums doing in demonstrating our devotion to, pride in, and love for one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to our alma mater, this wonderful institution, Eastern Oregon University. aspire to lead.” Robert Greenleaf, 1970, in “The Servant as Leader.”

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10 EOU grad teaches inner-city teens 6 Athletics anyone can be a scientist 13 Mountaineer Tracks 12 Homecoming snapshots C a m p u s N e w s In brief EOU President Dixie Lund EOU dean steps into EOU welcomes new dean Associate Vice President for provost role of students, interim Marketing, Development & A longtime academic and ad- admissions director Public Affairs ministrative leader at EOU has been Camille Consolvo has accepted Tim Seydel selected to step into a top leadership the position of Dean of Students at Director of Alumni Programs role. Michael Jaeger has been Michael Jaeger and will begin her new position Camille and Annual Giving named provost and vice president Sept. 1, replacing Mike Daugherty Consolvo Jon Larkin for academic affairs at EOU and who came out of retirement to Director of Grants & Major began his new position in January. serve as interim Dean of Students Gifts Jaeger served as dean of the College of Educa- in August 2007. Curtis Greenfield tion and the College of Business at EOU since 1997. Consolvo comes to EOU from “We have terrific students, creative and dedicated Bowling Green State University in Managing Editor Laura Hancock faculty and staff, and a solid legacy of serving the Ohio, where she has served as the educational, cultural, and economic needs of the assistant vice president for Student Graphic Designer region. I will work hard to help move the University Affairs since 2003. Her history at Karyl Kramer Michael Dannells forward to insure EOU’s role as an essential and BGSU spans nearly eight years and Contributors vital part of eastern and rural Oregon,” Jaeger said. her experience includes serving as EOU Athletics Jaeger is noted for leading efforts that doubled interim director of Residence Life. The Observer the size of the College of Education and the College Consolvo earned a Ph.D. in counseling psychol- of Business between 1997 and 2003, while also ogy from Florida State University, her master’s de- adding five degree programs, including a master’s gree in guidance and counseling and her bachelor’s of business administration degree. degree in psychology from Southwest Missouri Earlier this year Jaeger was elected president of State University. "The Mountaineer" is a free the Oregon Association of Colleges for Teacher Consolvo’s husband Michael Dannells also ac- publication distributed to alumni and friends of EOU. Education. He is also the curriculum author and cepted a one-year position at EOU as interim Direc- lead instructor for the “Great Discoveries” program, tor of Admissions, following the departure of Danny Vol. 16 Issue 1 which recently received funding from the Howard Aynes, who accepted a position at Linn-Benton Hughes Medical Institute foundation in col- Community College in Albany. Dannells has expe- Direct any correspondence to: laboration with the Northeast Oregon Area Health rience as the director of Residence Life and New Education Center and Oregon Health and Science Student Programs at Northern Arizona University. "The Mountaineer" University to educate teachers using five curricular He holds a Ph.D. in college student development EOU Marketing, Development & Public Affairs themes of health-related topics. from the University of Iowa and his undergraduate One University Blvd. degree is in business management from Bradley La Grande, OR 97850-2807 University in Peoria, Ill. Phone: (541) 962-3740

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S u m m e r 2 0 0 8 – T h e M o u n t a i n e e r 1 C a m p u s N e w s Faculty receive Fulbright, NEH awards Four EOU faculty members received competi- to sustainability. During a brief amount of time, She interviewed different women and used the tive awards from the Fulbright Scholar Program Shadle covered a lot of ground, traveling from conversations to reveal personal stories in what and the National Endowment for the Humani- Manaus to Rio de Janiero and several other loca- she describes as “surreal, magical elements” in ties. Jill Gibian, associate professor of Spanish, tions in between including Fernando de Noronha, oil on canvas. Plattner anticipates she will have Mark Shadle, professor of English and writing, an island owned by the Brazilian military. completed at least five portraits of women inthe and Jessica Plattner, U.S. and five while in assistant professor . Combined of art, were awarded with her own self- Fulbright grants. Tonia portraits and several of St. Germain, assistant her students’, she will professor of gender put together a show in studies, received an which each collection award from the Nation- will “contradict the al Endowment for the other and play with Humanities, (NEH). stereotypes,” she said. The Fulbright Plattner is the only Scholar Program is the visual artist among U.S. Government’s the 20 other scholars flagship program selected who also providing funding for conducted projects in international research Mexico. and the NEH is an Tonia St. Germain independent federal was one of 15 scholars agency that provides from across the coun- grants for humanities try to receive a grant projects. to fund her expenses to In March, Gibian attend a national NEH- traveled to Monte- sponsored seminar video, to “Escape,” self-portrait by Jessica Plattner, assistant professor of art. Plattner is one of three Fulbright Scholar Award on the philosophical pursue her love of the recipients from EOU. She is spent two terms in Mexico painting and teaching. perspectives on law, tango. She was also democracy and hu- on sabbatical leave, man rights. She spent during which time she nearly a month in completed a bilingual Atlanta, Ga., for the anthology entitled, conference. “Tango - Litt: Parodies of Passion,” in which the The title of the Fulbright project in State University hosted the event. tango is used as a literary motif. is, “Learning and the Land: How Sustainable The focus of the seminar relates directly to St. As part of Gibian’s Fulbright award, “Trans- Development Can Build a Strong Educational Germain’s research on gender mainstreaming, lating National Identities: The Tango as Vehicle Foundation.” For Shadle’s part, he looked at violence against women and rape as a war crime. for Cultural Understanding,” she will begin an Brazilian literature, music and the local crafts- She used the International Criminal Tribunal Yu- oral history project on women and the tango. men who create instruments. goslavia as the case study and the “rape camps” This project focuses on gender issues related to Guanajuato, Mexico, is where Jessica Plattner in the Bosnian/Serbian conflict as an example of women and society. Gibian’s affiliate in Uruguay spent winter and spring terms. She taught a ethnic cleansing. St. Germain hopes to receive is the Universidad de la República. self-portraiture class at the La Universidad de grant funding to produce a documentary on the Mark Shadle’s Fulbright award took him to Guanajuato, which was also offered at EOU in female lawyers involved with the case. Brazil last summer, where he traveled cross- the fall, and she spent the remainder of her time country with a group working on projects related conducting research for a new body of work.

2 S u m m e r 2 0 0 8 – T h e M o u n t a i n e e r C a m p u s N e w s Task force assesses Grand Staircase renovations Eastern Oregon University’s elegant Grand and earnings will be accrued, along with new Staircase has served many purposes over the individual gifts, and cannot be used for any other past 79 years, from Evensong performances purpose. When plans for the Staircase are final- to wedding ceremonies. Located on the north ized, the Foundation plans to provide resources side of Inlow Hall, the stairs were a formal and to the University. symbolic connection between the campus and Following a tour to review the assessment the community until wear from use and damage report this past May, EOU President Dixie Lund from years of deferred maintenance forced the has established a Grand Staircase Task Force. University to restrict public access in 2004. The group will review the current reports, dis- The EOU Foundation and the EOU Alumni cuss the vision and purpose of the property, work Association began gathering funds from individ- with landscape architects, and initiate an outline, uals and foundations and have collected nearly timeline, and recommendations on the project. $100,000 thus far. State Funds allocated to EOU The Task Force will begin meeting in July and for renovations to Inlow Hall includes some includes current EOU Foundation President Jerry resources for the Staircase as well, but compre- Young, Alumni Association President Mary Jo hensive structural assessments have set total Lemon, several faculty members and key staff replacement at approximately $2 million. Annual and administrators. EOU's Grand Staircase circa 2008. maintenance costs are estimated at $30,000. “The Staircase is a tangible and important Financial contributions to the Foundation’s piece of Eastern’s history,” Lund said. “For bolism with long-term institutional priorities and Staircase project are being held as part of an many of our alumni, it is symbolic of their time the reality of the costs associated with maintain- endowment fund. The funds have been invested on campus. We will have to juxtapose that sym- ing the structure.”

“Great Discoveries” funded by Howard Hughes grant A new program is enabling elementary and will partner with EOU to deliver this cutting- about science, rather than doing science. We middle school-age children to participate in edge curriculum to teachers in Oregon. The hope that ‘Great Discoveries’ will motivate attention-grabbing scientific study. It’s the type program is so unique that it caught the attention teachers and students to be competent in science of research most students will find fascinating of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The and that it will lead students to consider health — and sometimes gross. From the biochemistry multibillion-dollar foundation invited OHSU to related careers.” of digestion and the invention of artificial limbs, submit a joint proposal for a grant to fund imple- Because the science and health care fields to bacterial cultures in milk and spontaneous mentation of “Great Discoveries,” as well as a are so diverse, so is each unit in the curriculum. generation of molds, each lesson plan aims to follow-up program. Lisa Dodson, deputy director Scientists and clinical faculty from OHSU will help students discover the significant principles of the Oregon AHEC and an assistant professor be involved for the third and fourth years of the of both life science and physical science. at OHSU, was the principal grant writer. grant. Five units of study for each grade level Michael Jaeger, provost and vice president for Out of 127 proposals reviewed, 31 were have been developed and will be presented in academic affairs, and Carol Lauritzen, interim chosen to receive grants. The award received by the workshops: The Human Machine; The Hu- associate dean of the College of Education, OHSU/EOU is for $738,995 for five years and man Camera; The Human Receiver; The Human developed the curriculum for the program. It’s is expected to serve a total of 100 teachers with Refinery; and the Human Zoo. called “Great Discoveries” and is designed to priority given to teachers working in higher need Sandy Ryman, executive director of the give teachers the tools to present basic science schools. Northeast Oregon AHEC in La Grande, said that concepts that are appealing and engaging to their “We want to acquaint students with the nature it is the collaboration between organizations that students. of science inquiry and the correlation to social will make “Great Discoveries” a success and Oregon Health and Science University and the awareness and action,” Jaeger said. “Too much provide a link for teachers in their communities. statewide Area Health Education Center system of traditional curriculum is based on learning

S u m m e r 2 0 0 8 – T h e M o u n t a i n e e r 3 C a m p u s N e w s Retired biology professor honored for lifetime achievement The Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society caddisfly – species has recognized a retired member of EOU’s fac- often overlooked by ulty. Burr Betts is the recipient of the David B. other scientists. His Marshall award for lifetime achievement in wild- research has increased life research. The award is the most prestigious the body of knowledge acknowledgment offered to professional wildlife about these species biologists by the Oregon Chapter. and contributed to im- In the course of his 30-year career, Betts im- proved management parted his love and knowledge of the biological of their populations Photo by Laura Hancock Burr Betts, a self-proclaimed "bat person," has shared his knowledge with countless sciences to countless students and community and habitats. students and community members in his 30-year career as a wildlife researcher. members. He retired from his position as profes- The award came as sor of biology at EOU in 2005. a complete surprise “In addition to his teaching responsibilities, to Betts, who is not a viewed and he hopes to continue the tradition. Dr. Betts has been very successful in researching member of the Wildlife Society but of the Soci- Though now retired, Betts still spends a great several different species and has contributed sig- ety of Northwestern Vertebrate Biology. deal of time in the office he retains at EOU, sort- nificantly to the wildlife of Oregon,” said Mark “When you have a career that is also some- ing through a file of 40,000 different bat calls. Penninger, past president of the Oregon Chapter thing you like to do, you just don’t think about Betts received his doctorate in ethology and of The Wildlife Society. Penninger nominated receiving this type of award,” he said. ecology from the University of Montana. His Betts for the award. In the 1990s, Betts became a self-proclaimed research has been published in numerous profes- Early on in his career, Betts focused his “bat person” and the flying mammals are now his sional scientific journals and he also served as research on the barn owl, urban fox squirrel, sole research subjects. For many years he hosted editor of the “Northwestern Naturalist,” a publi- American jacana, Washington ground squirrel, community outings, or bat nights, to locations cation of the Society of Northwestern Vertebrate Columbia ground squirrel and Blue Mountain in the valley where the creatures could be easily Biology, for nine years.

EO Science Journal wins special merit award The past two editions of the Eastern Oregon computer science to sports science and geology. members who participate. It is very useful for Science Journal have garnered first-place, special “The broad coverage and the quality of the undergraduates to learn how to write up their merit awards from the American Scholastic research really helps our journal stand out,” said results in the format of a scientific article.” Press Association. The journal is a publication of Colin Andrew, associate professor of chemistry The journal has won awards consistently in its Eastern Oregon University and is the only stu- and faculty editorial advisor. 25 years of publication, which Andrew believes dent-published, undergraduate scientific research EOU students Sara Reed and Meaghan Ham- is a clear sign that students are continuing a journal in Oregon. Out of approximately 2,000 mers served as editor and assistant editor for the strong tradition of excellence. Retired EOU entries submitted to the annual competition, only award-winning issues. professor Dr. Richard Hermens established the top one percent receive first-place. “Sara and Meaghan worked so hard and really the journal in 1983. Current and past issues of Articles submitted mainly by EOU students rallied to the cause,” Andrew said. “The journal the journal can be viewed online at www.eou. are featured in the volumes. Subjects cover defines EOU in the area of science and it is a edu/scijou. everything from biology, chemistry, math and positive reflection on all the students and faculty

4 S u m m e r 2 0 0 8 – T h e M o u n t a i n e e r C a m p u s N e w s Honoring a long-time supporter of EOU athletics

Photo courtesy of The Observer Mike Daugherty, left, dean of students, presents Peggy Anderson with a plaque commemorating the dedication of EOU's new softball field in Anderson's honor. Anji Weissenfluh, head women's basketball coach, was among the many members of the EOU athletic department in attendance for the naming ceremony.

Eastern Oregon University’s new softball Anderson was instrumental in developing new Hall of Fame and the National Association field was recently dedicated to Peggy Anderson, opportunities for female athletes. She started and of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame for former athletics director and professor emeritus coached the women’s basketball, field hockey, meritorious service. She received her bachelor’s at EOU. Anderson was in attendance for the track and field and volleyball teams. Softball of art degree in physical education from The naming ceremony held in conjunction with an and women’s soccer were also added as intercol- College of Idaho in 1962 and her master’s in EOU softball double header versus Southern legiate programs during her career. physical education from the University of Or- Oregon University. Anderson served the University in many egon in 1963. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in “I am truly honored and humbled,” Anderson capacities, first as an instructor in physical edu- kinesiology and anatomy from the University of said. “Many people are responsible for this field cation from 1963-1966 and then as an assistant Wisconsin-Madison in 1976. and the softball program.” professor from 1966-1972. From 1986-2001, Anderson’s enthusiasm for athletics and her Anderson gives credit to coaches, facilities Anderson became a full professor of physical commitment to students is unwavering. and planning staff, past administrators, Rob education and was named athletics director. “Present and former EOU softball student Cashell, athletic director, and Dixie Lund, EOU Anderson was also the key planner in the de- athletes, their families and friends – this field is president, for helping make the softball program velopment of the former softball field complex, your field and take pride in it. Let’s play ball!” a success and working together to construct a located where the new campus residence halls new field. are today. During her nearly 40-year tenure at EOU, She is a member of both the EOU Athletic

S u m m e r 2 0 0 8 – T h e M o u n t a i n e e r 5 A t h l e t i c s Hoop teams enjoy unprecedented season

Submitted photos (Above) Back row: Tiffanie Ulmer, Salena Leavitt, Sunny Nilson, Jenny Fiso, Sheena Henderson, Amanda Matson, Calli Turner, Laura Olsen. Front row: Whitney Leman, Alyssa Garro, Elise Hawes, Bre Olson, Grace DeBoodt. (Right) Mark Carollo, a Senior from Hermiston, was named Male Athlete of the Year.

NAIA Division II Tournament coverage by Barrett Henderson

The EOU men’s basketball team won in the ever coached. It has been a memory I will never tained during the trip: first round of the NAIA Division II Men’s Bas- forget, and neither will these guys,” said Ryan ketball National Tournament in March, and the Looney, head men’s basketball coach. Well, I’m back in my motel room after watch- victory marked the first post-season win since In the meantime, EOU women’s basketball ing our Lady Mountaineers play their hearts out the 1950’s for EOU basketball. team scratched their way to an upset of number tonight, but those baskets just wouldn’t drop in The Mountaineers out-rebounded the nation’s two seed Cardinal Stritch University from Mil- this game. Sure, they’ll be disappointed to have best rebounding team from Edward Waters Col- waukee, Wis., in the final game of the opening lost this game, but with every step they took that lege in Jacksonville, Fla., and moved on to face round of the NAIA Division II Women’s Basket- brought them to this national championship lev- the College of the Ozarks in the second round of ball National Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa. el, I know we are all enormously proud of them . the tournament in Point Lookout, Mo. However, EOU advanced to the second round to take . . For our men and our women, congratulations EOU’s historic season came to an end when the on Black Hills State University, but lost the all around for making it to the “Sweet 16.” Mountaineers lost to the College of The Ozarks, game 63-48. EOU President Dixie Lund flew to 56-22. Sioux City to lend her support for the team. The To read more, go to www.eou.edu/president “These are the best group of guys I have following is an excerpt from the blog she main- and click on “President’s Blog.”

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Overtime

Camp a $1000 scholarship for the named 2007-2008 academic year. head coach President Dixie Lund and Tim Camp her husband Ed Lund estab- has been pro- lished the award in 2005. moted from Tim Camp “Both assistant young ladies head football are excellent coach to head coach for the representatives Mountaineers. He takes over of athletics for Ian Shields, who resigned and the Uni- Chelsea Harmon his position in December to versity,” said take on new duties at Cal Rob Cashell, Poly-San Luis Obispo. director of “I am very happy that athletics. Coach Camp will be leading Harmon, our team,” said Rob Cashell, a native of director of athletics at EOU. Hermiston, is Over 80 applications were a standout for received for the position and Cross Country EOU mascot makes debut Camp emerged among three and Track and Joining the growing number of and athletics. The Committee also finalists. He has been on the Field. She is Whitney Leman university mascots that promote, received input from EOU’s Office of Mountaineer staff for the past majoring in dance, and entertain their way into a Multicultural Affairs. two seasons and served as of- biology. Le- fan’s heart, EOU’s new “Mountain- “We think it is a wonderful idea,” fensive line coach, recruiting man is majoring in media arts eer” made its first public appearance said Mary Jo Lemon, president and camp coordinator. and journalism and is a mem- in January. of the EOU Alumni Association. “I am excited about the ber of the women’s basketball “When we started talking about a “When the student body approached challenges that await us here team. She is from Ninilchik, mascot at EOU, people became re- us, showed us some of their design at EOU, and I’m equally Alaska. ally excited. The Mascot Committee concepts and talked about how they excited about the potential that To be considered for the worked very hard on this project and would use the costume, we all got I see in this team and commu- award, recipients must meet the campus groups involved were excited about the project.” nity,” Camp said. specified qualifications and very supportive,” said Nick Rom- The mascot will be used through- demonstrate the five core val- riell, 2008 EOU graduate and past out the region to increase audience Lund scholarships ues of respect, responsibility, president of the Associated Students enthusiasm at athletic events, create awarded sportsmanship, integrity and of EOU. Romriell’s wife, Jennifer, a memorable experiences at student EOU student athletes servant leadership. 2008 graduate in theater arts, created recruitment and alumni receptions, Chelsea Harmon and Whitney For more information on the original design concept for the and provide EOU with an exciting Leman are recipients of the the Lund Champions of Char- costume. new face at parades and other public Lund Champions of Character acter Scholarships go to www. Mascot Committee members rep- events. The EOU Alumni Associa- Scholarships, each receiving eou.edu/foundation. resented various campus groups in- tion and the athletics Booster Club cluding student government, student paid for the costume. clubs, the EOU Alumni Association

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ongs of love, war and enduring dedication

By Laura Hancock / Managing Editor

he first time Robert Clegg saw a U.S. close, Clegg and the other members of his was in the army. Those still alive (prisoners) president up close he was in Antwerp, battery were moved to the front line. It was a were sure glad to see us. They were so hungry, , serving as a member of the harrowing experience for Clegg, as he had been but we had to be careful not to give them too Thonor guard for President Harry S. Truman en trained to defend from attacks from much food or water.” route to the Potsdam Conference of 1945. above, not on the ground. Yet he fought bravely Clegg did not have the opportunity to shake in the and he is campaigning Folded and tucked away safely in a thick President Truman’s hand that day, but more for the Bronze binder is the German surrender flag, along with than 60 years later he received an invitation that Star medal to be photos, letters and patches, each page contain- would bring him closer than he ever imagined awarded� to his ing a vivid memory of Clegg’s time in the to another U.S. President. gun unit. military. The army drafted Clegg at the age of 20 and On one oc- On Veteran’s Day last year, Clegg was he left behind his job at the mill in Baker City casion, Clegg honored for his service and was invited to have and his classes at Eastern Oregon College of was the first to breakfast with President and First Lady George Education. His girlfriend, Oretta, told him she spot more than W. Bush. Although Clegg did not know him, would wait for him to return from World War 100 Germans the late Harold B. Welch was a battalion master II. heading toward gunner in the Five-by-Five. Welch is First Lady Clegg was assigned to the 555th Anti-Aircraft where he and Laura Bush’s father. Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion and was a handful of Clegg was one of 50 members of the 800- trained to load and fire the other men were strong battalion to attend the event in Washing- – a weapon equipped with a barrel so large it digging a trench. ton, D.C., and he had to overcome a lifetime took four men to change it when it became hot. Prepared for the worst, he trained his sights on fear of flying to be there. Clegg would load the gun and then wait for the the advancing Germans. Then he saw a piece Clegg estimates his battalion shot down gunner to give the order to fire, an action he of white fabric, waving in the breeze. It was a 600 planes during World War II, but his first performed over and over again during the war. surrender flag. A book documenting the history civilian in-flight experience wasn’t as bad as he He watched hundreds of planes go down, some of the “Five-by-Five” includes a photo of the imagined. He sat by the window for the short from altitudes of up to 10,000 feet. Germans who gave themselves up that day. On jaunt from Chicago to D.C., and as the plane “It was a very dangerous job, defending the same page is an image of the Nordhausen made its decent, there was just a brief moment against German aircraft,” Clegg said. concentration camp Clegg’s unit helped liber- of panic. The 555th AAA Battalion, or “Five-by-Five” ate. No one could have been prepared for what “I thought we were going to land in the Po- as it was known, became attached to the 104th they witnessed in the camp, Clegg said. tomac River!” said Clegg, who is able to laugh Infantry Division and as the war drew to a “It was the worst thing I ever saw while I about it now.

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Clegg knew the transcontinental drive from earn his music education degree. “Thank you for your continued dedication Oregon to D.C. was out of the question so “It was tough, but I made it through,” said to our country and your community,” the letter flying was the only option. He told his family, Clegg, who graduated from Eastern in 1975 at reads. “Your hard work is appreciated by your “Oh, I’d better go,” and his sons Ron, Jim and age 50. fellow citizens. I am honored to have received Dave Clegg, accompanied him on the trip. Two years after he received his bachelor’s your letter of great pride and courage. Best “It was a thrill to meet the President,” he degree, the Oregon Department of Education wishes to your and your family.” said. requested that Clegg either return for a fifth The correspondence was signed Senator year of college or complete his master’s if he Robert E. Clegg, Jr., District 14. Clegg had the When Clegg returned from his tour of duty, wanted to continue teaching. Clegg decided it flag framed, along with a proclamation signed he married Oretta on Thanksgiving Day, 1946. was a good time to retire from being an educa- by New Hampshire Governor John H. Lynch A photograph of the couple is displayed promi- tor. For the next 17 years he worked as a greens and Senator Clegg. nently on the desk inside Clegg’s front door. keeper at the local golf course. She wore a gown made Clegg’s legacy of from a length of fabric musical outreach extends he brought home from far beyond his time in . the classroom. In 1979 “She said she would he formed the Wallowa wait for me, and she did,” County Band. Many of his he said. students and people in the Clegg and Oretta community were members, were both trumpet play- including his wife and ers and members of the children. Baker City Band. Music Clegg’s sons all live in is what brought them Enterprise and his daughter, together and it was also Debbie Kellermann, lives a part of Clegg’s military in nearby Joseph. Oretta experience as the assigned passed away in 1996 after a bugler of his unit. battle with diabetes. “I was playing my In 1999, Clegg was bugle a few minutes ago,” Submitted photo presented with a plaque in Clegg said, pointing to the Clegg visits with one of his students after being presented with a plaque from the members of the Wallowa recognition of all the years bugler’s manual issued to County Band, which he directed for 43 years. he devoted to music educa- him by the army in 1943. tion. It hangs on the wall at After the war, Clegg resumed his job at the Fittingly, Clegg’s e-mail handle is, “The his home in Enterprise next to his conductor’s mill, working the night shift for 10 years until a Music Man,” reminiscent of his teaching batons and numerous other awards. The plaque request came from the Enterprise school super- experience. While searching the Internet one reads: intendent. The school needed a music teacher day he discovered someone else by the name of “Bob Clegg – We thank you for 43 years of and would he be interested? Clegg said he Robert Clegg. Curious, he sent him an e-mail love, commitment, and dedication to the music would give it a try and took a leave of absence and found out the other Robert Clegg is a state programs in Wallowa County. (1956 through from the mill, moving to Enterprise with Oretta. senator from New Hampshire. 1999.) God bless you always, your students, Clegg went on to teach in Enterprise, Wal- “I told him about my trip to D.C. to see the fellow teachers, friends and family.” lowa and Joseph for 22 years. It wasn’t easy President and also that I was a World War II The Wallowa County Band remained active though, as he faced building a reputable music veteran.” up until a couple of years ago. Clegg, now 84, program from scratch. His talent is mainly Clegg never received a response in his inbox, was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer in 2005. self-taught and while he played all the brass but sometime later a large package arrived post- If not for the fact that he hasn’t been feeling instruments, he lacked a college degree to back marked Concord, New Hampshire. Enclosed he very well, he said he would still be volunteering up his skill. He was granted a temporary teach- found a New Hampshire state flag and a letter at the area schools. ing certificate to get started and then attended explaining that the flag had been flown over the “I would be lost if I didn’t have my music,” summer school at several different colleges to New Hampshire State House in his honor. he said.

S u m m e r 2 0 0 8 – T h e M o u n t a i n e e r 9 F e a t u r e s Anyone can be a scientist, Brent Osborn, ‘96, teaches inner-city students

produced by EOU students. “I was fortunate enough to do a research proj- ect with Dr. Rinehart and we published in the EO Science Journal,” Osborn said. “I have it right here next to my desk.” Osborn researched fish genetics with John Rinehart, associate professor of biology at EOU, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. He also studied bat roost sites with Burr Betts, retired biology professor. “Brent worked with genetic markers to iden- tify different groups of fish, which was ground- breaking research at the time,” Rinehart said. Submitted photos Brent Osborn works with a student at North Central High School in “It’s nice to hear that he has taken the work that Spokane. Osborn, a 1996 graduate of EOU, encourages his students he did and his experiences at Eastern and been to become engaged in scientific research that contributes to area able to apply them directly into the public school restoration and education efforts. science classroom.” Osborn’s participation in undergraduate research is what he says inspired him to become Brent Osborn puts the emphasis on oppor- preserve is managed by the Washington State a scientist. tunity when working with students in his high Departments of Natural Resources, Wildlife and “I was not a 4.0 student and it took me a while school science class. Ecology. The students’ research is being used to to find who I was,” Osborn said. “When I did, I “I believe all kids can be scientists, no matter help with site management. had the opportunities at EOU that a larger school what path in life they take,” Osborn wrote in Osborn’s program has four major compo- could not provide. Who I have become as a per- an e-mail describing a unique program he has nents: primary literature research; field research son, a husband, a father, a friend and a teacher is developed for sophomores at North Central High methods; laboratory research methods; and do in larger part to my time at EOU.” School in Spokane. presentation of data and conclusions. After he graduated from EOU, Osborn at- “I have kids in my classroom experience Students learn how to make scientific an- tended Eastern Washington University, earning science.” notations when researching their topics. They his master’s degree in biotechnology and a Osborn, a 1996 graduate of the biology collaborate with local experts in the field, learn bachelor’s degree in biology education. Integrat- program at EOU, has been teaching at North proper sample collection and storage methods, ing his dedication to science with his passion Central, an inner-city school with an enrollment and understand how sample collection correlates for students is a winning combination that of 1,450 students, since 1999. He believes stu- to statistical analysis. Osborn believes helps enable him to change lives dents should become engaged with science – not Their research is then published in the North everyday. just perform experiments with pre-determined Central High School Journal of Science, spon- Other awards Osborn has received include outcomes. sored by Itron, Inc. Osborn is editor in chief of the ING Unsung Hero Award for Innovation This year Osborn was a recipient of the Verni- the publication and as far as he can tell, it is the in Education, Toyota TAPESTRY Grant, M.J. er Technology Award from the National Science only journal of science published at the high Murdock Partners in Science Grant, Society Teachers Association for his work with students school level nation-wide. The third annual was of American Military Engineers Excellence in on an environmental project at the Pinecroft published this year and contains 24 original Teaching Award, Big Horn Foundation Wildlife Natural Area Preserve. Students conducted re- student research papers. Conservation Grant, Women’s Auxiliary to the search and helped with restoration and education Osborn modeled the publication after the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and efforts. Located east of Spokane, the 104-acre award-winning Eastern Oregon Science Journal Petroleum Engineers Grant.

1 0 S u m m e r 2 0 0 8 – T h e M o u n t a i n e e r F e a t u r e s From the Grande Ronde to the Great Wall

Submitted photos On March 22, 2007, more than 60 EOU students, faculty and community members set off on an incredible journey to Beijing, Shanghai and the villages of Lijiang and Guilin. Here, members of the EOU Chamber Choir pose for a photo on the Great Wall of China. The choir spent nearly two years fundraising for the 13-day tour.

Center: Banners welcomed the Chamber Choir to the village of Lijiang, where a big red balloon flew high overhead with “Eastern Oregon University” written in English and Chinese. The choir had the distinction of being the first Western musical ensemble ever to perform in the village and the students spent months learning three Chinese songs to share with local audiences.

Left: Led by Peter Wordelman, Chamber Choir director and experienced international traveler, and Marilyn Levine, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the group began their tour in Shanghai where EOU students performed with several local choirs before heading for the Jade Dragon mountain range in the Yunnan province of southwestern China.

Right: EOU student Amanda Myers kept a daily journal while on the trip. To read Myers’ journal, go online to www.eou.edu/ua/news/chinatour_myersjournal.html.

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2008 �omecomin�

Homecoming and Oktoberfest Oct. 17-18, 2008 Join us this fall for lots of events, activities and opportunities to reunite with friends from your days at EOU. Make plans to attend the special celebration today!

Visit www.eou.edu/alumni/homecoming/ for more details.

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The Mountaineer Tracks are compiled from update forms that Greetings from alumni send to EOU. If you’d like to share news, visit the EOU alumni Web page at www.eou.edu/alumni, update your address and the enter your news in the “Mountaineer Tracks Update” box. We’ll Alumni print as many updates as space allows!

Thirteenth Call,” at Live Worms Gallery Association in San Francisco.

Hello Alumni and Friends, Class notes I am pleased and honored to serve another year as your EOU Alumni 1990sMelonie Hewitt-Towell, ’92, 2008 Association president. The alumni board is working to provide greater changed careers and jumped into the opportunities for all alumni to strengthen their ties and remain involved 1950sRonald Bayes, ‘55, is presently a real estate market in 2006. She is a with the University. Our efforts to support this goal include our par- Distinguished� Professor of Creative broker with Crooked River Realty in Terrebonne, near Bend. Craig Towell ticipation in student orientation, regional events, campus career fairs, Writing Emeritus and Writer-in- Residence at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian is now self employed as a property recruiting, Homecoming and Commencement activities. College and is the director of the Developer and a Wood Products I would like to encourage you to get involved in the EOU Alumni Fortuner Writers’ Forum. Consultant. Melonie and Craig still Association. We need your help in volunteering your time, talent and reside in Crooked River Ranch. treasures to our alma mater, the EOU Alumni Association and the omecomin� Toni Eddy, ’93, is currently the Foundation. 1960sFrances (Troyer) Glenn, ’68, retired Education/Disabilities Director for We need your TIME. It takes time to volunteer to reconnect alumni from teaching in Morrow County School Umitilla-Morrow Head Start. She and through establishing local chapters, volunteering at events, assisting in District and is now a field supervisor for her husband, George, have five children and four grandchildren. Toni enjoys recruiting and promoting Eastern. education students enrolled at Western Oregon University. reading, baking and sports. We need your TALENT. It takes innovative individuals to help us implement some of the ideas and plans for reconnecting alumni. We Jennifer (Meyer) Preston, ’97, need your organizational talent in helping the association organize re- went on to earn a master’s degree in 1980sEric de Lora, ‘83, ’89, is an Counseling Psychology. She is currently gional events, inviting alumni to participate, and whatever you can do to independent music theatre director as employed as a Marriage and Family engage our alumni and rekindle their Eastern spirit. well as Associate Conductor of the Therapist. Additionally, she co-founded We need your TREASURES. EOU is special to all of us and we offer Jewish Community High School of the a Residential Treatment Program for resources that enhance the quality of life and the education we provide Bay in San Francisco. His most recent Adolescent Males and is currently licensed and operating two treatment for our students, faculty and community. Whether your gift is large or music projects include: “Cassandra,” (American Conservatory Theatre), facilities. small, designated for a specific purpose or available for annual operating “Once Upon A Matress,” (Imagination support, it will help enhance Eastern’s future and make a difference in Players), “Special Forces and Thirty the life of an EOU student. Years,” (Theatre Rhinoceros), “Carol We are a vibrant University with outstanding faculty and staff, an of the Bells,” (Town Hall Theatre Company), and “The AIDS Show,” 2000sGregory Lemon, ’00, went on to exceptional student body, a beautiful campus and resources that cater to (University of San Francisco). The receive his master’s in journalism at different kinds of students. If you have not been involved, I encourage author of 25 produced plays, his the University of Montana in Missoula you to come back and visit the campus, attend regional alumni events, “Mastering the Art of French Kissing” after leaving Eastern. He worked for two years as the environmental reporter for and stay in touch with friends and classmates through the services avail- was given a staged reading in October 2006 at Theatre Rhinoceros. In fall 2007, the Ravalli Republic in Hamilton and able in our EOU alumni program. I guarantee it will enhance your pride his short story “Miniatures” appeared has since become a freelance writer. He and renew your connection to Eastern! in the anthology “Donors/Dads: Stories is currently working on many articles by Gay Men on Parenting” (Haworth for magazines around the state and his Press). He recently completed his first big project is writing a biography of the book, “Nudes Ascending.” He continues Governor of Montana. to work as an actor and director, having Mary Jo Lemon ‘68 appeared in “The AIDS Show” and Kresimir Waite, ‘02, ’03, graduated EOU Alumni Association President staging Ignacio Zulueta’s play, “The from Officer Candidate School

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(OCS) at Fort Lewis in Tacoma and was School and Linfield University. He is a real earned his business degree from Eastern commissioned as a second lieutenant in estate investor. The couple honeymooned Oregon University and is an estimator the U. S. Army . The new in Hawaii and make their home in the Bay for Oregon Industrial Contractors, Inc. in lieutenant will serve as a member of the Area. Albany, Ore. Oregon National Guard. He has served in Weddings & the military for two years. Waite is a 1992 Michelle Cornagey, ‘05, ’06, and Tarna Armstrong, ‘05, ’07, and Travis graduate of Pilot Rock High School and Joshua Heuberger, ’04, were married June Millsap, ‘07, were married August 11, 2007 received an associate degree in 1998 from Engagements 23, 2007 in Sublimity, Ore. Michelle is in Arlington, Wash. Tarna is a 2001 graduate BYU-Idaho in Rexburg. He received a the daughter of Dan and Kathy Cornagey of Powell High School in Powell, Wyoming. bachelor’s degree in 2002 and a master’s Jennifer (Chambers) Fellman, ’94, of Weed, Ca. She graduated from Eastern She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology degree in 2003, both from Eastern Oregon and Scott Fellman were married September Oregon University in 2005 and received from Eastern Oregon University in 2005 and University. 18, 2005 in �Eugene. Jennifer is an ER nurse her master’s degree in 2006. She works as her master’s degree in teacher education in and Scott works for the City of Eugene. In a teacher at Willamina High School. Joshua 2007. Travis is a 2002 graduate of McNary Roger “Jed” Myers, ’06, has taken a October they added two members to their is the son of Dan and Cindy Heuberger High School. He earned dual bachelor’s regional Commercial Loan Officer position furry family, horses Tucker and Legacy join of Sublimity. He graduated from Eastern degrees from Eastern Oregon University in with Zions Bank. He is based in the newly pups Sadie and Ruby and kitties Boris and Oregon University in 2004 and works for biology and physical education in 2007. opened Loan Production Office in Fruitland, Lucy. Heuberger Farms. Idaho. In this position, Myers is responsible Celeste (Cindy) (Johnson) Maret, ’06, for customer development in the Western Brady Betts, ’00, and Katie Kom were George Loper, ’98, Robyn Lantz and married Glenn Maret on March 23, 2007 in Treasure Valley area of Idaho and Oregon. married September 9, 2006 in Meridian, George Loper were married in Corvallis a private ceremony in their home in Irrigon, He previously worked with Farmers & Idaho. They gave birth to Rowan Lee Hiroko on July 14, 2007. The bride is a graduate Ore. The groom works for the railroad and Merchants Bank and Key Bank of Idaho. He Betts on January 11, 2007 in Salt Lake City. of Oregon State University’s Veterinary the bride is finishing her master’s degree in has earned his BBA in Finance from Boise The new family resides in Boise. Medicine Program and works at Keizer teaching at EOU. State University and his MBA from Eastern Veterinary Clinic in Keizer, Ore. The groom Oregon University. Sena M. Farstvedt, ’99, and Robert S. Raschio were married on April 22, 2006 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Burns. The bride is a graduate of Burns Join us for High School, Eastern Oregon University and George Fox University. She is currently an alumni employed by Oregon Child Development Births Coalition/Migrant Head Start in The Dalles. Indiana Piper Nowl Gauthier was born reunion The groom is a graduate of Milwaukie High on December 12, 2006 in Salem to proud School, University of Oregon and Portland parents Katie (Van Patten) Gauthier, ’97, State University. He is currently employed in Boise at and Chris Gauthier. The family resides in � by Morris, Olson, Smith and Starns Law Salem. Firm in The Dalles. The couple has made the Cazba! their home in The Dalles. Mitch Neilson, ‘99, and Jennifer Friday, (Tyson) Neilson, ’01, gave birth to a baby Codi Jane Winegar, ’04, and Ryan boy, Brandon Dale, on June 23, 2006. Mitch September 19 Joseph Peila were married June 30, 2007. is currently working at Parkrose High School Codi is a graduate of Prairie City High teaching Marketing and Accounting and is School and Eastern Oregon University. Ryan the Head Football Coach. Jennifer is a stay- is a graduate of Burns High School and at-home mom. Oregon State University. The couple resides 4-7 p.m. in Harney County. The Cazba Restaurant Quinton McKay Grimes was born on March 15, 2007 to Thomas Grimes, ’00, 211 N 8th Street Heather Bates, ’03, and Dean Stephens and Lorie (Conzelmann) Grimes, ’97. were married September 22, 2007 in Boise, Idaho Thomas is a Middle School Social Studies Caldwell, Idaho. Heather is a graduate of Teacher at Riverside JR/SR High School in Condon High School and Eastern Oregon Boardman and Lori works as a nurse. The Join us for an evening of memories, University. Dean graduated from new family resides in Boardman. Valley High School. The couple resides in laughs and food! Nevada. Angela (Haynes) Amann, ’00, and Andrew Amann welcomed home a baby Tatianna Renee Ivey, ’02, and Shane girl, Elyssa Joy, on December 27, 2005. She Robert Norris were married July 7, 2007. was born in Medford and the family lives in For more information, please call (541) 962-3740 The bride graduated form South Salem High Central Point, Ore. or e-mail EOU Alumni Programs at [email protected]. School and Eastern Oregon University.

She works in the insurance industry. The groom graduated from Gresham High

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graduated from McLoughlin Union High Adams; three grandchildren; and three great- regularly wrote columns on Yamhill county School in 1939. He married Wilma Almy grandchildren. history for the McMinnville News-Register. Brownell on October 9, 1942 and joined He published books of his columns in 1995 the Army Air Corp in 1943, serving until Bonnie Collins, ’88, died December and 2005. He also enjoyed researching Obituaries 1946. After the war, he graduated from 20, 2006 at the age of 55. Bonnie was born family genealogy, exploring Oregon’s back Timothy Birkby, ’80, longtime Eastern Oregon College and began teaching on February 1, 1951 in Ontario, Ore. She roads and studying Oregon geology. He is Prineville resident, died November 7, 2006 first in Athena, then Milton-Freewater and graduated from Burnt River High School in survived by his wife of 56 years; daughters at the age of 50. Timothy was born July Pendleton. He served as a superintendent of 1969 and from Treasure Valley Community Janie Burich, Katie Foster and Becki 28, 1956 in �Prineville. In his youth, he was schools in Weston, Washtucna, Richland, College in 1971. She later attended Eastern Heath; sisters Judy Kliesh and Gail Pierce; a Life Scout, a member of the Prineville Arlington, Toppenish, and Madras before Oregon State College, graduating in 1988. brothers Kenneth, Dudley and Rex; and five swim team and the Crook County Football retiring in 1977. He enjoyed music and In 1971, she married Joe Collins who passed grandchildren. team where he was named and all-star. He played a number of instruments and also away in 1982. Bonnie worked for the Bureau graduated from Crook County High School enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time of Land Management until her retirement Alma Batty, ’55, Alma J. Batty died on in 1974 and continued his education at with his family. He is survived by his wife; in 1994. After her retirement, she worked December 31, 2006 at the age of 71. She Eastern Oregon University where he played daughters Cheryl Barron, Loretta Brown, for Malheur Enterprise from 1995 until was born May 27, 1935 and was raised football and earned degrees in elementary Virginia Purchase and Mary Helgeland; sons 1998. In 1989, she married William L. Ross. and educated in Baker City. Following education and physical education and health. Lee, Alan and Brian; sisters Mary Young She enjoyed raising calves and loved her high school, she attended Eastern Oregon He married Vicki Sue Ashcraft on December and Gladys MacNair; 21 grandchildren; 23 “bottle babies.” She also enjoyed quilting, University where she met and married 22, 1979. Shortly there after, they moved to great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces gardening and planting roses wherever Clinton Batty on August 28, 1955. They Heppner where Timothy taught and coached and nephews. she could. She is survived by her husband; lived in Madras, Brookings and Bandon. football, basketball and swimming. They one daughter, Vikki; two step-daughters, She worked as a secretary for the Bandon returned to Prineville in 1989 and Timothy Theresa Bryson, ’36, died November 15, Chelsey and Rachelle; three grandchildren; School District until her retirement. She was taught at Ochoco Elementary School. He 2006 in a Pendleton Care Facility at the age her parents Segundo and Edna Arriola; two a member of the Faith Lutheran Church and was an avid supporter of youth athletics, of 92. She was born May 27, 1914 in Adams brothers, Pat and Joe Arriola; and numerous enjoyed reading, playing cards and Bible was a coach for the Crook County Cowboys where she was raised and graduated from nieces and nephews. study. She is survived by daughters Sara and was actively involved with the Crook high school. She attended Eastern Oregon Panter and Jennifer Batty; sons Michael and County Little League serving as president Normal School and graduated with a degree James Lockett, ’50, died October 26, Daniel; sister Fern Rundall; brothers Bob from 1991-1993. He is survived by his wife; in education in 1936 and went on to teach in 2006 at the age of 78. He was born June 16, and John Fuller; nine grandchildren; and 13 mother; daughter Jodi; son Patrick; sister the Zumwalt area near the Snake River, but 1928 and graduated from High School in great-grandchildren. Tena; brother Robert; two nieces and five later returned to Adams. She married Frank Athena, then from college at Eastern Oregon nephews. Bryson on July 5, 1941. The couple lived in State College with a degree in education. Sandra Mae Walden, ’05, died June Adams where she taught until 1953 when He went on to complete his master’s degree 13, 2007. She was born March 12, 1952 George Bowers, ’47, died January 3, she accepted a position as Postmaster at the at Oregon State University. He worked as a in Portland to Tom and Sauda (Tamiyasu) 2007 at the age of 84. He was born April Adams Post Office. She retired in 1978. teacher for five years and as an elementary Kinoshita and grew up in Portland, 3, 1922 at his family’s homestead near She enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening, school principal for 31 years. He retired in graduating from Washington High School. Tonasket, Wash. He grew up in Milton- and playing the piano and organ. She was 1986. He married Reita Murrey on August She worked for Ameron Pipe for 20 years Freewater and was raised by his uncle preceded in death by her husband and three 5, 1950. He served on the Oregon Education and was in the accounting department of Charles and aunt Gertrude Bowers. He sisters. She is survived by her son Pat of Association’s board of directors and the Multnomah County Department of

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Transportation for the last six years. In Weldon “Jack” Vedder, ’62, was born in September 2005, she completed her bachelor La Grande in 1933. He died September 26, EOU Alumni degree of business administration in 2007 of complications after vascular surgery. accounting from EOU. She married William He was 72. Jack served in the Air Force in E. Walden on August 15, 1984 in Reno and before returning to Eastern Oregon Association Board lived in Gresham for the last 28 years. She University to complete his undergraduate is survived by her husband of Gresham; and masters degrees. He later received 2007-08 son, Matthew Walden of Gresham; mother, another graduate degree from U.C. Santa of Gresham; brothers, Chet Kinoshita of Barbara. He was a mathematics teacher Sandy and Richard Kinoshita of Portland; at El Camino College for 30 years. He is and sisters, Robyn Anderson and Judy survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol Kobayashi, both of Gresham. Vedder; children Rex, Debby and Kurt; and five grandchildren. Another son, Karl, passed Marilyn Rose Muller, ’57, died April 19, away earlier this year. 2007 at the age of 74. She was born June 7, 1932 in Portland and attended school in La Is there a story you would like to see in Grande, graduating in 1950. She attended print? We invite you to contribute your Cottey College and graduated from what news to The Mountaineer. is now Eastern Oregon University in 1957 The Mountaineer magazine serves with a degree in elementary and music the entire EOU community and beyond, reaching alumni and donors as well as education. She served as an organist for current students. If you or someone you Blue Mountain Community College, Eastern know has a story idea to share for possible Oregon University, Pendleton High School, publication in The Mountaineer, please La Grande High School and the Pendleton send us the details. We will gladly accept Presbyterian church for 37 years. submissions regarding any of the following: Pictured from left, back row: Holly Kerfoot ‘85, Jon Larkin, ‘01, Glen Bates, ’58, passed away May 1, • Awards, honors, or other news for alumni (Director of Alumni Programs and Annual Giving), Bill Frazier, ‘68, 2007 at his home in Baker City. He was faculty and staff (Vice President), John Patterson ‘68, Joe Sullivan ‘68, Jeff Church ‘95, 77. Glen was born December 23, 1929 in • Alumni, faculty and staff who notably and Jennifer Keene ‘02. Front row, from left: Jeannie Goyne ‘06, Baker City. He was raised in Baker and contribute to and engage in their Larry Glaze, ‘74, (Secretary), Dixie Lund, ‘73, (EOU President), Mary communities graduated in 1949 from Baker High School. Jo Lemon, ‘67, (Alumni Association President), Karin Tsiatsos, ‘92, • New or rediscovered works by faculty, staff Following high school, he spent four years (Treasurer), and Cory Nelson, ‘04. Not pictured: Tyler Whitmire, ‘00, and alumni including publications and art in the Navy as a Seabee. He graduated from Roger Ediger, ‘68, Robert Kiser, ‘97 and Judy Turner, ‘04. • Faculty, staff and alumni conducting Eastern Oregon University in 1958 with influential projects and research his bachelor’s degree and continued his • Digital photos of events and get-togethers To update your information, visit www.eou.edu/alumni and click on education at Stanford University and the involving alumni, faculty and staff. University of Wyoming. He married Joan “Update Your Information Here.” If you wish to share photos with your news, e-mail them to [email protected] and we will publish as space Himmelberger in 1955. They were married Send your story ideas to Marketing, allows. The more information the better! for 52 years and raised two children, Frank Development & Public Affairs via e-mail to: and Josie. Glen taught school at Union High [email protected] or phone: School for eight years, then moved on to (541) 962-3585. work for CP National, eventually becoming a division manager. He is survived by his wife, his children and their families, and his siblings.

Alan , ’98, died April 15, 2007 at the age of 42 after a long battle with cancer. Alan was born March 4, 1965, the youngest �rom the of six children. He graduated high school in Payette, Idaho in 1983, attended Treasure Valley Community College and graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree from Photo/1950 Eastern Oregon University in 1998. He loved Sam C. Saunders farming and building and repairing farm machinery. He is survived by his children, �rchives Josie and Jessie; his parents; siblings; and If you recognize anyone in this photo, let us know! numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and Contact Pierce Library’s Electronic Research Center nephews. at (541) 962-3780.

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Giving the gift of education

Photo by Laura Hancock/Managing Editor

Community groups like the La Grande Rotary Club play a vital role in helping the University accomplish its goals.

The La Grande Rotary Club and the Grand Staircase at Eastern Oregon University share a long history of connecting community members to resources. Capitalizing on this commonality, local Rotarians have stepped forward to help with the restoration of the five-tiered structure that is set into the hillside just south of Inlow Hall.

“We’ve dedicated part of the proceeds from our annual community-wide garage sale and holiday home tour to helping out with this project,” says Sammie Mosley, president of the local club. “In addition we’re organizing our members to provide some volunteer man-power to help out with the landscaping.”

Community groups like the La Grande Rotary can play a vital role in helping the University accomplish goals. If your club, church or other organization would like to make EOU the beneficiary of one or your fundraising events please contact the Office of Marketing, Development & Public Affairs at (541) 962-3740 or e-mail [email protected].

To find out how you too can play a significant role in EOU’s future, please contact the EOU Office of Marketing, Development and Public Affairs. Phone: (541) 962-3740 Fax: 541-962-3680 Web: www.eou.edu/foundation/ September Alumni �alen�ar25 Alumni Basketball & Friday, OctoberHomecoming 17 Saturday, �alen�ar October 18 19 Reception for Boise Softball Games 10 a.m. Mountaineer Booster 8 a.m. Alumni Reunion Area Alumni, Cazba Club Scholarship Golf Breakfast at the Hoke Restaurant 30 Alumni Basketball Scramble at Buffalo Union Building Double-Header at Peak Golf Course 20 Family Barbecue for Hermiston High School 11 a.m. Homecoming Parade Boise Area Alumni, 5 p.m. Athletics Hall of through Downtown Location TBD TBA La Grande Alumni Fame & Alumni La Grande Basketball Reunion Honors Ceremony at 24-28 New Student Loso Hall 11 a.m.- Oktoberfest Activities Orientation November 4 p.m. & Beer Garden 13 Foundation Tea & 7 p.m. Mountaineer 29 Fall Term Begins Trumpets Volleyball Game at 1 p.m. Homecoming Football Quinn Coliseum Game at Community October December Stadium 17-18 Homecoming & 8-12 Finals Week 9 p.m. Homecoming Bonfire Oktoberfest at Track & Field * 5th Quarter Celebration TBA Union County Alumni Following the Game at the Hoke 18 EOU Foundation Holiday Reception 9 p.m. Alumni After Hours at Union Building Board of Trustees Ten Depot Meeting 14 Winter Break Begins

For more information on these and other upcoming events and activities, visit www.eou.edu or www.eou.edu/alumni. A complete listing of Mountaineer athletic events is available at www.eou.edu/athletics.

For more information, contact the Office of Marketing, Development & PublicAffairs at (541) 962-3740, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.eou.edu.