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So here I am in a new chemistry laboratories

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mixing up a new genetic clone to welcome you to Western Oregon University.

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Here at Western, 100% of our academic classes are taught by professors, not teaching assistants.

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With the opening of the new DeVolder Family Science Center, 

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we have a number of new degree tracks in the Chemistry Department 

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I chose to teach Western Oregon University because it fits my educational philosophy. 

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such as Forensic Chemistry, Medical Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry options.

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On the one hand, I'm an active researcher presenting at conferences,

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In science there's so much to learn and so much more to discover.  

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but on the other, I really love interacting with students and sharing with them my fascination for language.

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I'm looking forward to mixing substances with you.

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I'm looking forward to thinking about crimes and criminals and what to do about both; 

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I chose to teach at Western Oregon University because the university is known

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investigating drug use and abuse; teaching, researching and writing about justice issues'. 

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for providing a high quality educational experience at an affordable cost for first generation college students.

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seriously, I really love this stuff.

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WOU offers a Criminal Justice undergraduate and graduate degree  

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I chose to teach at Western Oregon University because I'm able to continue my professional development 

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due to the quality and diversity of students in the classroom, as well as support by administration.

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Yes, we do have bones on campus for forensic anthropology and yes 

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I chose to teach at Western because I wanted to be at a university where students weren't just pursuing a better paycheck 

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we do have cadavers '" and NO you can't see them unless you're a biology major

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but really looking for an education that would help them serve their community and the people they love.

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Traditionally, Western has been a teachers college.  

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Well, I'm here to tell you we're still proudly training future educators along with a variety of other majors.

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I choose to teach at Western Oregon University for two reasons. 

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One, because of the support, the financial support the administration gives to the arts.

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The College of Education offers degrees in community health, 

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And two, because I'm allowed to do creative research with students, and those together make an exciting teaching environment.

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I chose to teach at Western Oregon University because of the community. 

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ASL and exercise science.  And, if you're still undecided, 

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check out Career Services and Learning Center.

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It's a community that cares, that shares, and wants everybody to grow to be all they can be.

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Once you make friends and new connections on campus, 

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My name is Mark Henkels and I'm proud to be a professor at Western Oregon University.

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I know you'll love it here.

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My name is Darryl Thomas and I'm proud to be a Western Oregon University professor.

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My name is Emily Plec and I'm proud to be a Western Oregon University professor.

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My name is Julia Smith and I'm proud to be a Western Oregon University professor.

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My name is Mike LeMaster and I'm proud to be a Western Oregon University professor.

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My name is Rob Troyer and I'm proud to be a Western Oregon University professor.