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Attending EOU gets you access as a member of the Eastern Oregon University Alumni Association (EOUAA) – the proud community of the Mountaineer Nation. EOUAA is your opportunity to build lifelong relationships with other Mounties and continue to support EOU. Through social activities, alumni and friends forge connections with their alma mater and current and future Mountaineers. Alumni are crucial to the success of EOU and our current students. Once you attend EOU, you’re a Mountaineer for life – and we proudly support you! Once a part of the EOU Alumni Association you’re helping do your part to make the Mountaineer Nation even stronger.
The EOUAA is a non-dues-paying group, founded alongside the EOU Foundation in 1964 to support EOU alumni and maintain their connections with their alma mater. This is a network of more than 15,000 worldwide graduates or those who have taken a minimum of EOU courses (or its partner programs). The EOUAA aims to promote the university’s mission and vision, encourage communication amongst alumni, partners, and friends, promote financial support of EOU, and actively support a network of alumni who will, in turn, help raise the profile of EOU.
Mapping Memory: Preserving Lower Cove Cemetery
EOU archaeology students, led by Professor Megan McGinness, used ground-penetrating radar (GPR) at Lower Cove Cemetery to respectfully locate unmarked or deteriorated graves, helping caretakers plan future interments with accuracy. The hands-on project turns lecture learning into community service as students grid the site, collect GPR profiles, and build a subsurface map, practicing ethical research, careful documentation, and cultural sensitivity along the way.
EOU Helps Celebrate 16 Years of the Eastern Oregon Film Festival
Eastern Oregon University was proud to sponsor and host screenings for the 16th Annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF), held October 15–18 in La Grande. The festival brought filmmakers, musicians, and audiences together for four days of independent cinema, live performances, and community connection.
With events at McKenzie and Schwartz Theaters on the EOU campus, as well as at downtown venues, EOFF2025 featured an eclectic lineup of feature films, short programs, and panel discussions — along with vibrant after-parties and music showcases. The festival concluded with a powerful closing night screening of Into the Unknown: My Cancer Story, followed by a celebration downtown.
EOU is proud to partner with EOFF to strengthen cultural opportunities in eastern Oregon and provide our students and community with access to bold, inspiring voices in film and music.
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EOU Alumnus Wins 2025 Portland MarathonEastern Oregon University alumnus Nic Maszk (’17, ’18) has claimed victory at the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing the 26.2-mile race in an impressive 2:26:52—more than two minutes ahead of the next finisher. The Baker native and former EOU standout runner credits his time at EOU under longtime coach Ben Welch for instilling the discipline and structure that shaped his success. Now a father of two and pursuing a nursing degree, Maszk continues to embody the Mountaineer spirit through dedication, resilience, and heart.
Alumna Jamie Acton Leads Madison Metro Transit
EOU alumna Jamie Acton’s journey to her degree wasn’t traditional — and that’s exactly what makes it inspiring. After starting at EOU in 1997, she returned years later to complete her business degree online, a path she calls her “choose-your-own-adventure” education. Today, she’s the new General Manager of Madison Metro Transit, overseeing a $77 million system that serves thousands daily
Mark Your Calendars!
On December 2nd, the EOU Foundation is joining the global generosity movement of Giving Tuesday—a day launched in 2012 to inspire people everywhere to support the causes they care about. This year, we’re aiming to raise $20,000 to support our annual fund that helps us to uplift EOU students and strengthen programs across campus.
“Raising $20,000 is essential to sustaining our nonprofit’s day-to-day operations, ensuring we can continue serving students even in times of uncertainty,” says Director of Development, Tyler Dubsky. “Every donation directly supports our organization’s operational stability, safeguarding the future of our students and the University.”
Stay tuned for ways to get involved and help make a meaningful impact this Giving Tuesday!
Thanksgiving Break ClosureEastern Oregon University will be closed next week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Campus offices will be closed Wednesday, November at 12:00 pm and regular operations will resume Monday, December 1st. We wish our students, staff, alumni and community a restful and joyful holiday!
Email: alumni@eou.edu Phone: 541-962-3740
December 1
Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at EOU Sophomore pre-nursing major Conner Fecht is the newest student voice on Eastern Oregon University’s (EOU) Board of Trustees. From his seat at the table, he brings his own perspective as a rural student preparing for a career in health care, along with the story of […]
October 28
From EOU to Entrepreneur: Megan Gustafson Turns Lessons into a Thriving Business Before turning 22, Eastern Oregon University (EOU) alumna Megan Gustafson turned classroom lessons into real-world success, launching her own marketing firm, landing her first client, and wrapping up her MBA. These days, she balances business plans, client meetings, and soccer coaching with an […]
October 21
Eastern Oregon University Celebrates a Successful 2025 Homecoming Weekend La Grande, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University (EOU), along with EOU Athletics, the EOU Foundation, and the EOU Alumni Association, extends a heartfelt thank-you to all who braved the cold and rain to take part in the 2025 Homecoming festivities. Alumni, friends, families, students, and guests […]
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Celebrating cultural heritage and community, the Summer 2025 cover features a young dancer in traditional regalia, highlighting EOU’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.