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So you're moved in

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You've got your fridge, T.V, 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 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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Those who dare to teach must never cease to learn

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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 for Yang's Teriyaki or Koyotes for tacos

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Hop on the bus: CARTS. That's Chemekta Area Rapid Transit System and ride for free

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You can go to the state capitol 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 1800s, so there's lots of agriculture happening around here.

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From lavender fields to grapes 

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In Independence, you'll find an outdoor Amphitheater right near the beautiful Willamette River

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And the cinema in 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. Or you can join a club, form a team, and stay in shape using the new outdoor intramural field

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Of course, students are always finding the quickest ways to get around campus: on foot or by bike

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Indoors, you can enjoy the wonderful shows in Rice Auditorium, brought to you by the Smith's 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, 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, where every student matters

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I thank you and wish you all a great academic year