COMING SOON! Video of the live performance of “Little Prisons: A Series of Shorts by Portland Playwrights“ will be active March 6-8, 2021.
WOU Staff Senate presents this Campus Update featuring information from Marcom and the Student Health & Counseling Center. Recorded 1/21/21
Campus Public Safety for Students
Campus Public Safety Director Rebecca Chiles gives a short overview of services for WOU students. Recorded 12/10/20.
Giving Day 2021: Howl from the Heart
A message from WOU students...about Giving Day 2021 to be held on 3-2-21.
53rd Holiday Tree LIghting: Live Broadcast
Western Oregon University presents the 53rd Holiday Tree Lighting sponsored by the Monmouth Independence Chamber of Commerce. Recorded live 11/202/20.
Chamber Singers: Deck The Hall
"Deck The Hall" performed by the Western Oregon University Chamber Singers. Recorded for the 53rd annual Holiday Tree Lighting on November 20, 2020.
WOU Men's Rugby Food Pantry Fundraiser
The WOU Men's Rugby team is holding a fundraiser to help support the WOU Food Pantry. Donate at wou.edu/givefoodpantry
Welcome to Western Oregon University New Employee Orientation. This video includes ASL interpreters and closed captioning, if needed, can be activated on the player.
Smith Fine Arts Series Photo Montage
A photo montage of just a few of our featured artists through the years. Produced for Smith Fine Arts Auction 11/15/20.
Construction Update September 2020
This WOU construction update features the Welcome Center and WOU Salem. Recorded 9/29/20
Western celebrates YOU, our most dedicated champions, for making a commitment to WOU and our students. (Recorded for 9/25/20 virtual event.)
Hamersly Library 20th Anniversary Celebration
WOU celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Hamersly Library. This live, virtual event was recorded 9/20/20. Video includes interpreters and open captions.
WOU President Rex Fuller kicks off fall 2020 in this State of the University address. Recorded 9/23/20.
Fall Orientation 2020: A Message from President Fuller
WOU President Rex Fuller welcomes students to the WOU Network for Fall Orientation 2020.
163rd Commencement: Grad Card Slideshow 2020
Slideshow of all 2020 WOU graduate cards with name, degree, photo, personal message and announcer (in alphabetical order).
163rd Commencement: Virtual Ceremony 2020
Welcome to Western Oregon University's 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony. Released 6/13/20
Black Graduation Ceremony 2020
WOU's Student Engagement presents the 2020 Black Graduation Ceremony, featuring keynote speaker Jordan Shelby West PhD.
163rd Commencement: Alumni Award of Excellence 2020
Victoria Scholerman '04 announces this year's WOU Alumni award winner Class of 1970 alum Micheal Morgan, PhD.
163rd Commencement: Golden Wolves 2020
This year, we celebrate by honoring four Golden Wolves representing the Western Oregon University Class of 1970.
163rd Commencement: Deans' Message 2020
A message from the WOU College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean Kathleen Cassity and the Dean of the College of Education Mark Girod to Class of 2020 Graduates.
WOU Construction Update May 2020
All construction projects are on schedule including the Vick Building in downtown Salem, the future home of the WOU Welcome Center and seismic renovation of the Instructional Techonolgy Center. Here's a look at what's happening.
Aging Well - Aging With Others: Session 3
Session 3 - How to Help Your Aging Parent: Strategies for Family Well-Being presented by Professor Margaret Manoogian and Quality Assurance Trainer Michelle Wheelock, sponsored by the WOU Gerontology Department, Human Resources and the Monmouth Senior Community Center. Recorded 3/5/20
Aging Well - Aging With Others: Session 2
Session 2: Your Legal Toolbox for Aging Gracefully presented by Attorney Ryan W. Collier, sponsored by the WOU Gerontology Department, Human Resources and the Monmouth Senior Community Center. Recorded 2/27/20
Aging Well - Aging With Others: Session 1
Session 1 - Aging in the Right Place: Options About Where We Live as We Age presented by WOU Assistant Professor of Gerontology Melissa Cannon, sponsored by the WOU Gerontology Department, Human Resources and the Monmouth Senior Community Center. Recorded 2/20/20
Creating a Sustainable Future: Philip Harding
WOU's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences presents Creating a Sustainable Future featuring Philip Harding, the director of technology & sustainability at the Willamette Falls Paper Company in West Linn, OR. Recorded 2/18/20
Congress to Campus Panel Discussion
WOU's Department of Politics, Policy & Administration present this Congress to Campus panel discussion featuring former US Congressmen Rod Chandler (R-WA), Nick Lampson (D-TX) and WOU alum Anthony Medina. Recorded 2/12/20
Congress to Campus Public Forum
WOU's Department of Politics, Policy & Public Administration present this Campus to Congress public forum featuring former US Congressmen Rod Chandler (R-WA) and Nick Lampson (D-TX) Recorded Live 2/21/20
Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts
WOU's Cannon Gallery of Art presents Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts: Selections from the Permanent Collection. Recorded 1/15/20
Freebie Fridays is back for winter term 2020. See what's coming up for Jan. 31 through Mar. 31. Sponsored by Student Engagement and IFC.
Western Oregon Winds Dec. 2019
The Western Oregon University Department of Music presents Western Oregon Winds "Music With Attitude" directed by Ike Nail,featuring Eric Wallace on bass trombone.
Concert Choir & Chamber Singers Dec. 2019
The Western Oregon University Department of Music Presents "Wanting Memories" featuring the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Combined Choirs, Piano and Orchestra directed by James Reddan. Recorded 12/3/19
Happy Holidays 2019 from Western Voices
For the 2019 holiday season Western Voices presents "Mary, Did You Know" by Pentatonix, directed by James Reddan.
Honduras Resists: Confronting a US-fueled Human Rights Crisis
Activist Heidy Alachán of the Broad Movement for Dignity and Justice speaks about Honduras sponsored by WOU Latin American Studies, Social Science & Humanities Division and the Communications Department. Recorded 11/4/19 (English interpreter captions only)
A panel discussion of Free Speech on Campus covering controversial speakers, university preparedness and legal consideration. Recorded 11/7/19
Natural Science Grand Re-Opening
Two years in the making, the Natural Science building modernization is complete. Highlights from the grand re-opening held 10/18/19.
Trauma Informed Care: Psychological Response to sexual violence presented by Shalotta Sharp, RN and a sexual assault nurse examiner. Recorded 9/18/19
State of the University 2019 Highlights
Highlights from WOU President Rex Fuller's State of the University Address. Recorded 9/16/19
WOU Theatre/Dance and the Valley Shakespeare Company present Hamlet. This version follows a female Hamlet, played by WOU alum Janelle Rae, who returns home from university to find her life in chaos. Recorded 8/2/19
WOU Drumline Independence Day Parade 2019
The WOU Drumline and student athletes participate in the 2019 Monmouth-Independence Day Parade.
Geology of the Little Luckiamute Falls
Sips 'n' Science presents WOU's Steve Taylor on the geology of the Little Luckiamute Falls sponsored by the Luckiamute Watershed Council. Recorded 6/21/19 at The Bread Board in Falls City.
Commencement 2019 Outstanding Students
Three outstanding students speak at Commencement 2019. Delmer Dewey/Julia McCulloch Smith award winners BillyAnn Stempel and Juan Chairez Casas and Outstanding Graduate Student Jonathan Breland.
A Choral Fantasy (Part 1) 2019
The WOU Music Department presents A Choral Fantasy featuring the Concert Choir and the Chamber Singers directed by James Reddan. Recorded 6/4/19
A Choral Fantasy (Part 2) 2019
The WOU Music Department presents A Choral Fantasy (Part 2) featuring combined choirs, orchestra and piano by music professor Diane Baxter. Recorded 6/5/19
Western Oregon Winds June 2019
The WOU Department of Music presents Western Oregon Winds "Just Beautiful" directed by Ike Nail. Recorded 6/6/19
Western Oregon Symphony June 2019
The Western Oregon Symphony presents Appalachian Spring. Recorded 6/5/19
The 2019 Mario & Alma Pastega Excellence Awards Ceremony featuring Scott Beaver and Rachel Harrington. Recorded 5/23/19
Western Oregon University presents the 4th Annual Memorial Day Banquet featuring Keynote Speaker & ODVA Director Kelly Fitzpatrick. Recorded 5/28/19
Creating a Sustainable Future: Aaron Wolf
The Spirit of Dialogue: Lessons from Faith Traditions in Transforming Conflict by Aaron Wolf. This is the second video in a sustainability speaker series sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Recorded 5/15/19
Three songs from the Woodburn High School Mariachi group performance at the 2019 CECLC conference hosted by WOU. Recorded 5/3/19
Creating a Sustainable Future: Rob Dietz
Enough is Enough: Building a Sustainable Economy in a World of Finite Resources presented by Rob Dietz. This is the first video in a sustainability speaker series sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Recorded 4/24/19
Western Oregon Winds March 2019
WOU presents the Western Oregon Wind Ensemble directed by Ike Nail, featuring guest conductor Alex Lancaster along with musicians Sam Reed & Keith Karnes.
Western Oregon Symphony March 2019
WOU presents The Western Oregon Symphony Winter Concert. Recorded 3/13/2019
Experience WOU Giving Day 2019
Experience WOU Giving Day 2019 with call center students, the kickoff choir, data entry workers and those who gave. Thank you to all!
Become a member of the WOU Pep Band & Drumline today! Visit us on Facebook at Western Oregon University Athletic Bands.
Western Oregon Voices presents "Pass Me The Jazz" for Giving Day 2019. Of note: This video, including the audio track, was produced on a sunny day in January during one class period.
Chanting "All The Hate Has Got To Go" approximately 70 Western Oregon University students, employees and community members marched from campus to Southgate Park in Monmouth. Recorded 1/26/19
Giving Day 2019 (Staff, Faculty, Alumni v.2)
(Version 2) Find out why these staff, faculty and alumni will be giving to WOU on Giving Day 2019.
Giving Day 2019 (Staff, Faculty, Alumni v.1)
Find out why these staff, faculty and alumni will be giving to WOU on Giving Day 2019.
Alumni & Friends Holiday Message 2018
All of us at Western Oregon University send you Season's Greetings....
Western Oregon Symphony Fall 2018
The Western Oregon Symphony's Fall 2018 performance directed by Ika Nail featuring guest conductor Alex Lancaster. Recorded 11/28/18
Great American Band Music 2018
Concert performed by Chemeketa Community College,the WOU Percussion Ensemble and the WOU Wind Ensemble. Recorded 11/29/18
Carol of the Bells (short version)
A preview version of Western Oregon Voices performing "Carol of The Bells", a holiday song we hope will inspire you to Grow WOU.
Carol of the Bells by Western Oregon Voices
The full version of Western Oregon Voices performing "Carol of The Bells", a holiday song we hope will inspire you to Grow WOU.
Visiting Scholar Dance Performance
Visiting Scholar Tushar Bhardwaj and WOU dance students perform original choreography to "Drew Barrymore" by Bryce Vine. (Video produced by WouTV's Berlyn Buncal.) Recorded 11/19/18
It's the Halloween Spooktacular in downtown Monmouth featuring Wolfie and other trick or treaters. Recorded 10/31/16
Diversity Scholars Recognition Dinner Highlights 2018
Highlights form the 2018 Diversity Scholars Recognition Dinner. Welcome by WOU's Tina Fuchs and prose reading by Mariah Perryman. Recorded 10/14/18
Members of WOU's acapella group, The West of Us, perform "Light In the Hallway" at the 2018 Diversity Scholars Recognition Dinner. Recorded 10/17/18
State of the University 2018 Highlights
Highlights from WOU President Rex Fuller's State of the University Address. Recorded 9/17/18
Western Oregon University Class of 2018
Graduates of Western Oregon University Class of 2018 want to thank you for your support and inspiration during their journey as students.
Concert: Music You Want to Hear
The Western Oregon University Percussion Ensemble and Western Oregon Winds present Music You Want to Hear. Recorded 6/7/18.
Concert: Passion In Music 2018
Western Oregon Department of Music presents the Western Oregon Symphony directed by Ike Nail. Recorded 6/6/18
Multicultural Part 5: Zapateado
WOU presents a Zapateado performance and workshop with Paola Sumoza recorded 4/26/18 during a multicultural campus event.
Multicultural Part 3: Japanese Drums
WOU presents Taiko, Japanese Drums recorded 4/26/18 during a multicultural campus event.
Multicultural Part 2: WOU's Got Talent
WOU presents readings by faculty and students recorded 4/26/18 during a multicultural campus event.
WOU presents poetry readings by authors from "Moments Before Midnight" recorded 4/26/18 during a multicultural campus event.
Concert: Pastime With Good Company 2018
Western Oregon Winds presents Pastime with Good Company. Directed by Ike Nail. Recorded 3/15/18
Highlights from the 2018 César E. Chavez Leadership Conference hosted by Western Oregon University. Recorded 3/2/18
WOU Engages in Donkey Basketball
WOU Student Veterans of America engage with the community by participating in a donkey basketball fundraiser at Central High School. Recorded 2/19/18
Because of you we surpassed our goal of $34,500. Thank you! Giving Day 2018 for Western Oregon University was a huge success.
Celtic Journeys: Sounds & Soundtracks
The WOU Smith Fine Arts Series presents Celtic Journeys. Celtic music from the traditional to the movies and beyond. Recorded 1/12/18
50th Holiday Tree Lighting 2017
Missed the celebration? Watch this encore presentation of the 2017 Holiday Tree Lighting featuring the parade and interviews with alumni and guests. Recorded 12/1/17
A 50th Annual Tree Lighting Special: WOU Landscape Maintenance Supervisor Kevin Hughes explains how his team will light the giant sequoia for this year's holiday event on Dec. 1st at 6 p.m.
President's Holiday Outtakes 2017
Rex and Susan having fun during this year's recording of the holiday messages.
President's Holiday Message 2017
A holiday message to all Western Oregon University employees from President Fuller and his wife, Susan.
President's Alumni Holiday Message 2017
A 2017 holiday message for Western Oregon University alumni, friends and donors.
Brasil Band Featuring Choro Das 3 2017
The WOU Department of Music presents Tom Bergeron Brasil Band featuring Choro Das 3. Recorded 10/13/17.
Become a WOU Food Pantry Volunteer
The WOU Food Pantry is looking for more volunteers. Learn how simple it is to become a volunteer. The pantry is located in the Academic Programs and Support Center building.
Student Health and Counseling Center Grand Opening
Western Oregon University celebrates the grand opening of our new Student Health and Counseling Center. Recorded 10/2/17
50th Holiday Tree Lighting Preview
Make plans now to attend the 50th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Dec. 1, 2017 at 6 p.m. Watch last year's event, then join us. Together We Celebrate.
Eclipse 2017: Weekend Highlights
Highlights from The Great American Eclipse weekend at Western Oregon University.
WOU's female & male acapella clubs, Suspended and 15 Miles West, perform at the Amphitheater in Monmouth. Recorded 6/2/17
Inclusive City Panel Discussion June 2017
Highlights from a bilingual panel discussion about inclusion and local Latino history sponsored by WOU, the City of Monmouth and the Independence Heritage Museum. Recorded 6/2/17
Highlights from the 2017 Commencement Exercises including student speeches and the keynote address. Recorded 6/17/17
Matt Utterback's 2017 Commencement Address
North Clackamas School District Superintendent and WOU alum Matt Utterback gives the 2017 Commencement address. Recorded 6/17/17
Western Oregon Winds June 2017
The WOU Department of Music presents the Western Oregon Winds. Recorded 6/7/17
2nd Annual African Cultural Night
Highlights from the 2nd Annual African Cultural Night at WOU. Recorded 5/24/17
2nd Annual Memorial Day Banquet
Highlights from the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Banquet presented by the WOU Veteran Success Center & WOU Student Veterans of America. Recorded 5/30/17
2017 Mario & Alma Pastega Awards Ceremony
The 2017 recipients are Vivian Djokotoe for Excellence in Teaching and Eliot Dickinson for Excellence in Scholarship. (Some images may be disturbing) Recorded 5/11/17
Forward Together: WOU's Strategic Plan 2017-23
The WOU Strategic Plan is organized around five priorities, grounded in the values and deep history of Western.
Western Oregon Winds March 2017
The WOU Department of Music presents Western Oregon Winds conducted by Miriam Means and Josiah Glaser. Recorded 3/16/17
The 2017 Cesar E. Chavez Leadership Conference hosted at WOU featuring keynote speaker Roy Juarez, Jr. Recorded 3/10/17
En Solidaridad 2 (Spanish Version)
A message with students from Western Oregon University. (Audio is in Spanish)
Rainbow Dance Theatre presents LumiDance Revealed. A show with self illuminating costumes. Recorded 1/12/17
Ron Wyden Polk County Town Hall
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden holds a town hall meeting in Polk County at Western Oregon University. This is an edited portion of the event. Recorded 1/14/17
Richard Woodcock: the story of my life
WOU's College of Education benefactor Richard Woodcock talks about his path to success, his research and his impressions of the new building.
Percussion/Wind Concert Dec. 2016
The Department of Music presents the Percussion Ensemble and the Western Oregon Winds. Recorded 12/1/16
The WOU Symphony perform "La Chasse", "Carmen" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." Directed by Ike Nail. Recorded 11/3016
Betty Komp's 2016 Commencement Address
Oregon House of Representative and WOU graduate Betty Komp speaks to the graduating class of 2016 at Western Oregon University. Recorded 6/11/16
The 2016 Pastega Awards ceremony featuring math professor Cheryl Beaver and dance professor Darryl Thomas. Recorded 5/11/16
Wind Ensemble Concert June 2016
Western Oregon Wind Ensemble preforms songs from the sea in their performance of Swashbucklers Around the Atlantic.
Highlights from WOU's 159th Commencement featuring Western graduate Rep. Betty Komp, D-Ore. Recorded 6/11/16
Gomez Graduate Music Recital 2016
Graduate student Rich Gomez presents "The Diamond and The Wolf" featuring WOU musicians and singers. Recorded 2/5/16
WOU's Multicultural Student Union presents OUT AND PROUD keynote speaker Poison Waters. Recorded 2/3/16
WOU Art Department presents Drive By Press, a traditional woodblock textile printmaking company. Recorded 10/7/15
Peter Courtney Naming Ceremony
The WOU Health and Wellness Center is named after health advocate and Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney. Recorded 6/13/15.
Peter Courtney's 2015 Commencement Address
Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney speaks to graduates at WOU's 158th commencement ceremony. Recorded 6/13/15
These monologues are a collection of coming out stories authored and performed by WOU students, alumni, faculty and staff. Recorded 4/30/15
American Metropole Orchestra featuring Soul Train Music Award Nominee Jose James performs at Rice Auditorium. Recorded 4/11/15
Highlights from the keynote speaker for the 25th annual César E. Chávez Leadership Conference at Western.
Comedian Nate Jackson speaks to WOU students about following their dreams, sponsored by the Black Student Union Black Excellence Series.
Find out how you can support the DARE TO TEACH scholarship campaign for the Richard Woodcock Education Center.
Watch Amanda Valdez and Chris Buol perform their final project for COM 442:Communication and Social Change.
Full acceptance speeches from the WOU 2013 Mario and Alma Pastega Excellence Awards, honoring Julia Smith & Tom Bergeron.
CAMPUS AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT: a sexual misconduct education program featuring real-life scenarios with student actors.
Students, faculty, alumni and WOU President Mark Weiss look forward to the opening of the DeVolder Family Science Center.
WOU celebrates 100 years of living history in this video featuring Todd Hall archival footage, ghost stories and more.
New Student Orientation 2012 - Will Keim
New WOU students hear from motivational speaker Will Keim on the "10 Keys To Success" in college.
Check out this brief introduction to WOU's new interactive campus map, featuring high definition video.
Western celebrates its 155th Commencement featuring keynote speaker and distinguished alumni Mark Corcoran, VP Osram Sylvania.
International Night 2012 features cultural performances from around the world, hosted by the WOU International Club.
Latino students from throughout the Willamette Valley attend the 22nd Annual Cesar Chavez Student Leadership Conference hosted by Western Oregon University.
Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day 2012
Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day brings high school girls to campus to explore a career in mathematics.
An inside look at the new offices in the Werner University Center for MSSP - Multicultural Student Services & Programs and MSU - Multicultural Student Union.
A new visual communication design lab opens in ITC with iMac's and various 3D software for graphic art students.
The former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox, visits Western Oregon University presented by the Jenson Lecture Series.
RACE PREVIEW: WOU's Peter Courtney and the wolves take on the 2011 Hood to Coast Relay - 197 miles, 36 legs.
Join the WOU Multicultural Student Union as they celebrate the Latin culture with music, food and fun.
Meeting the needs of first-generation students is an essential part to increasing enrollment & graduation rates. Learn five more ways you can support WOU students.
Western Oregon University has a new logo, new and new fashions. There's new gift merchandise, too. Check it out!
The Story of the Giant Sequoia
Are you fascinated with trees? Learn more about Western Oregon University's famous Giant Sequoia.
Preview WOU's new 45,000 square foot Health & Wellness Center with Director Rip Horsey. Then, join in the Grand Opening Celebration Friday, April 8th from 12-1:30pm.
Out & Proud Transformation 2011
Join the Multicultural Student Union as they promote sexual diversity and cultural awareness at Western Oregon University.