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Welcome to the 2021 Academic Excellence Showcase.

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It is unfortunate that we've been unable to be together

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as much as we would like during this academic year. 

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The pandemic has been incredibly challenging for our community

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and for many people personally. 

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But I have seen students and faculty rise to the challenge

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and create opportunities for meaningful and life-changing work. 

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I am pleased that student scholarship and creative projects 

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are being published online as a part of the 2021 Academic Excellence

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Showcase; so the world our students accomplishments. 

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The sum of this work provides a compelling snapshot

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of the academic discoveries and creative pursuits that take place

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every day at Western Oregon University.

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Western is a place where faculty encourage students to view learning

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as a dynamic process that extends beyond the traditional classroom, 

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where students are urged to pursue their interests and commit

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to a quest of creativity and inquiry.  

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This year's showcase provides vibrant evidence of that intellectual

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and personal growth. It is a pleasure to acknowledge students  

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efforts and accomplishments in this forum. 

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I also want to convey my heartfelt appreciation

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to our faculty for their support of our students.

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Go Wolves. 

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