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1. Campus Tour

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   1. Welcome to Southern Oregon University

      Learn more about the beautiful SOU campus in our 360 virtual tour!
      
      We are excited to welcome you to our beautiful campus.  Sprawled across 175 rolling acres in the heart of Ashland, SOU is proudly ranked by the Princeton Review as one of the top environmentally sustainable universities in the country.  Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, white water rivers, and expansive wilderness areas, the lively entertainment community of Ashland is one of the most desired places to live in America. 

      
      At SOU, we pride ourselves on being student-centered and inclusive.  We encourage students to explore their interests and develop their talents. Small intimate classes and strong personal relationships built between students, faculty, and staff provide a strong foundation for student success.  Our students gain practical experience through hands on research projects, internships, civic engagement, volunteer opportunities, and capstone projects connected with our culturally rich community and uniquely diverse bioregion. 
      During your visit we want you to get to know us, and we’d like to get to know you.  Ask questions, explore campus, and discover the opportunities that await you at SOU. 

      
      We warmly welcome you to the Raider community!

   2. Britt Hall

      Learn more about the SOU admissions in our 360 virtual tour!
      
      Home to the Office of Admissions and Welcome Center, Enrollment Services  Center, Communications Department, English Language Center, Oregon Health and Science University Nursing Program simulation labs and classrooms.

       

      Highlight: The Enrollment Services Center is the  “one stop shop” for several student  needs, including financial aid, parking permits, student ID cards, and more. 

   3. Third Eye Theater

      Learn more about the Third Eye Theater in our 360 virtual tour!
      
      This sculpture, called "The Third Eye Theater," was created by Dorbe Holden of Olympia, Washington. The name indicates the "third eye of inner knowing, the place where people come together to create and enjoy relating."  According to the artist, it's meant to be an "impromptu stage" and the stone people represent people coming forward to "hold the space" and interact with it.

       

      It's a favorite gathering spot for students, staff, and faculty on the many beautiful days in the Rogue Valley.

   4. Raider Way

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      Your path to destinations around campus and to Raiders around the world!

       

      Highlight: SOU has partnerships with Dankook University in South Korea and the Universidad de Guanajuato in Mexico.  SOU students have the opportunity to study at those institutions and more!

   5. Stevenson Union (SU)

      Learn more about the Stevenson Union in our 360 virtual tour!
      
      The Stevenson Union, also known as the SU, is the hub for many different activities and offices on campus!

      
      Dining: Elmo’s Food Court, Java Union, and Bravo

      Pizza

       

      Bookstore :  Students can purchase school supplies, Raider Gear, and textbooks! Textbooks are available for purchase or to rent and some even have eBooks available.

       

      Resources: The SU is home to our 5 Resource Centers: Commuter, Multicultural, Women’s, and Queer Resource Centers, as well as the  Ecology Center of the Siskiyous (ECOS). All resource centers are all inclusive. Students can study or lounge in these areas as well as receive a variety of other services including peer mentoring, term paper delivery, and workshops.

       

      ASP: Academic Support Programs (ASP) has several services available to help students. Disability Resources, Academic Advising, Success at Southern, and the First Year Mentor Program can all be found here. 

       

      Student Life: We have 80+ clubs on campus, including: the Paranormal Club, Harry Potter Club, Scuba Diving Club and the Foodie Club. Students even have the opportunity to make their own club with seven other students and an advisor. Our ASSOU student government offices are located in the SU along with our SOURS Leadership Center. 

       

      International Programs Office: Students come here if they wish to study abroad or nationally! With programs in 50+ countries and several other states, there are many opportunities for students to explore beyond SOU.

       

      Raider Recreation:  Home to our 7 club and 6 intramural sports and a great way to get involved! 

       

      Highlight: The Stevenson Union was built in 1972 and is named after former university president, Elmo Stevenson.  It is supported and governed by the student body!

       

   6. Education/Psychology Building

      Ed/Psych (as the building is commonly called) is home to the Education Department and Psychology Department, 2 of our largest majors on campus. Students have the opportunity to receive their BA or BS in Psychology. ED majors can receive either a BA or BS in Early Childhood Development or Elementary Ed.

      
      Highlight: SOU Education graduate Michael Geisen was named the National Teacher of the Year in 2008.

       

   7. Music Building

      Learn more about the Music Building in our 360 virtual tour!
      
      
      The Music building is home to our nationally acclaimed music recital hall, as well as our music department classrooms, offices, and private practice rooms. There are several band and choirs to join.

      
      Highlight: Two SOU Music alumni, Beatriz Abella and Mandee Light, had the amazing opportunity to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall. 

       

   8. Theatre Arts Building

      The theater building is home to two theaters, the Dorothy Stolp Main Stage and the black box theater. The department puts on six shows a year. There are several areas of study within the major, including performance, costuming, directing and more. There is also a fully equipped scenery and costume shop. SOU has a great relationship with the Tony Award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

      
      Highlight: The internationally recognized Oregon Shakespeare Festival invites selected SOU students for internships annually!

       

   9. Jefferson Public Radio

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      On July 9, 2018 JPR moved to its new state-of-the-art broadcast center on the Southern Oregon University (SOU) campus.  The facility is a component of The Oregon Center for the Arts (OCA) complex, which houses SOU’s theater program and is adjacent to the SOU Music Building.  Together these spaces create a new arts and culture hub on the SOU campus. 

   10. Taylor Hall

       The largest classroom building on campus, almost every student will have a class here!  Departments in this building include: Criminology and Criminal Justice, Anthropology, History, Political Science, Sociology,  and Native American Studies. 

        

       Highlight: Our Crim Club puts on an exciting annual event called the Lock In!  Different agencies, including local or state law enforcement as well as the canine unit perform different simulations on campus for participating students.  Simulations include how to properly arrest someone, how to perform a DUI stop, active shooter situation, and more. 

        

   11. Computing Services

       The Computer Services buildings are home to our Computer Science program and Information Technology department.  There are also three computer classrooms and our largest computer lab on campus, as well as the student help desk and media check out. The computer lab consists of Macs, PC’s,  and all computers are equipped with any specialty programs that you would need to do an assignment for any class. 

        

       Highlight: If you have any questions about your electronics or need help getting connected to our network, this is the place to go! 

        

   12. Science Building

       The Science Building is currently undergoing a $21 million dollar renovation and will open for classes again in Fall 2015!

       
       All students are required to take some science courses to fulfill the general education requirements. Lecture classes can be as large as 100 students, but our uniquely intimate lab classes average about 24 students, allowing students to better interact with classmates and professors.

        

       Highlight: SOU students have had the opportunity to work with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory in Ashland.  One of the only places in the world where this type of research is conducted.

        

   13. Central Hall

       Home to Business (our largest major on campus), Mathematics, English and Writing, and Foreign Language. 

       
       Highlight: Central Hall is also home to Jefferson Public Radio (look at the giant antennas on top of the building!). JPR is a regional public radio broadcasting network serving over 1 million people in Southern Oregon and Northern California.

        

   14. Hannon Library

       The Hannon Library is a place where students go to research and do homework all year long!

        

       Renovated and Expanded in 2005, the library hosts multiple computer labs, study rooms, and even a coffee shop.

        

       Resources: There is a main computer area for everyone to use, printers, copiers, and study rooms (which students can walk in or reserve), government statistics, and over 300,000 publications. We also have a textbook share program, so most textbooks that cost over $100 in our Bookstore can also be checked out through the library. SOU also takes part in the Summit Inter-Library Loan Program in which students can get books from one of 33 other universities to use for a period of time.

        

       Research:  We have access to several different research databases. We also have Reference Librarians in each major field of study. This means that if you have to write a research paper for a criminology, psychology, or political science class, we have someone available who can guide you through how to find sources.

        

       Tutoring:  We have a Writing Lab and a Math and Science Tutoring Center. Both of these are free to students and they take walk-ins or appointments. If students are struggling in either area or just wanted someone to look over their work, this is the place to go!

        

       Art:  There are several great art pieces in this building! Be sure to check out Swampy on the second floor the statue heads on the first floor, and the totem pole, also located on the first floor. The Digital Media Gallery is also a great place to go when videos are being shown!

        

       Highlight:  The library was named after Lenn and Dixie Hannonin recognition of the unusually meritorious contributions to Oregon made by Senator Lenn and his wife.  During his nearly thirty-year tenure as Oregon State Senator, Lenn Hannon, with the able assistance of Dixie Hannon, made profound contributions to the betterment of Oregon—its public services, its economy, educational opportunity, and the lives of scores of its citizens. Senator Hannon is widely recognized for his strong support of public schooling and post secondary education via community colleges and public universities.

        

   15. Susanne Homes Hall

       Susie is home to our ROTC program, the Honors College, and our McNair Scholars Program. 

        

       Highlight: Founded in 2013, the Honors College admits 25 new students each year. This program includes  a rigorous curriculum, co-curricular activities and a mentorship program. More information can be found at honorscollege.sou.edu  

        

   16. Center for the Visual Arts

       The Center for the Visual Arts is comprised of four buildings: Art, where students take their classes and professors’ offices are located, the Schneider Museum of Art (the largest art museum between Eugene and Sacramento-go inside and check it out!), Marion Ady, and the DeBoer Sculpture Studio.

        

       Highlight: Students can take classes in a range of areas, including ceramics, photography, painting and drawing, and sculpture.

        

   17. Churchill Hall

       Constructed in 1926 and renovated in 2012, Churchill Hall is the oldest building on campus.  It's a showpiece of Italianate Revival design, with many original architectural features still intact.

       
       Churchill Hall houses the offices of the President, Provost, and senior University staff, as well as classroom space for the OHSU Nursing program.

        

       Highlights: Churchill Hall has a twin, Inlow Hall, on the campus of Eastern Oregon University in La Grande!

        

       The iconic campus gateway is gift from the classes of 1926-1939.

   18. Student Resources

       Southern Oregon University strives to assist students in succeeding at school and feeling welcome on campus. Here are Southern Oregon University's programs dedicated to achieving these goals.