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So you're moved in.

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You've got your fridge, TV, shoes.

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Now, here's your guide to Western's campus community.

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First, the facts. Western Oregon University was founded in 1856.

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WOU has two colleges: the College of

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Education, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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Now, being more than 150 years old, we're pretty good at educating students.

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We've got history and tradition going for us.

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You are the future of this nation.

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You're the future of this university, you're the future of this state,

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and make no doubt about it, we are here to support you no matter what.

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Monmouth is a friendly and supportive campus community.

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There's thrift shops, banks, a hardware store, and a variety of restaurants.

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Returning students will head to Yang's Teriyaki, or Koyote's for tacos.

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Hop on the bus, CARTS - that's Chemeketa Area Rapid Transit System -

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and ride for free.

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You can go to the state capital in Salem,

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or down the street to the city of Independence.

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Like Monmouth, Independence was founded in the early 1800's, so there's lots

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of agriculture happening around here, from lavender fields

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to grapes. In Independence, you'll find an outdoor

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amphitheater, right near the beautiful Willamette River, and the cinema in

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Independence often hosts discount midnight movies, supporting campus clubs.

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For adventurous nature buffs, there's plenty of hiking trails and outdoor recreation.

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Back on campus, we've got a nine-hole disc golf course.

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Or, you can join a club, form a team, and stay in shape

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using the new outdoor intramural field.

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Of course, students are always finding the quickest ways to get around campus:

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on foot, or by bike.

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Indoors, you can enjoy the wonderful shows in Rice Auditorium,

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brought to you by the Smith Fine Arts Series.

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There's jazz, pop, rock, even classical music.

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One of the best things about Western is that it's only a short drive to Portland:

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a totally cool, hip, groovy urban paradise

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featuring world-famous Voodoo Donuts.

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After a fun day in Portland, it's nice to come back to a campus community like WOU,

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where every student matters.

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Soak up the knowledge, and set your aspirational goals high.

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