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The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in English/Writing, the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and the minors in English/Writing or Interdisciplinary Writing and Rhetoric provide coursework in literature, rhetoric, and creative writing, preparing students to be critical, creative thinkers and effective communicators.
Dr. Nancy Knowles taught English in Japan for two summers and completed her BA in East Asian Studies at UCLA. After working in business management in the entertainment industry, She entered the master’s program at Humboldt State University where she earned two degrees in English and became a fellow of the Redwood Writing Project. Dr. Knowles also fell in love with teaching and completed her Ph.D. while working as an assistant in the Connecticut Writing Project before moving to La Grande in 2000 to join the English/Writing faculty.
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EOU’s Annual Song and Dance Show, You, Me & We, Returns LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University’s music department is preparing for its annual song and dance show, “You, Me & We: Music That Brings US Together.” Featuring the EOU Chamber Choir and Music Department, this production blends music and movement. This production is […]Read more
Taking Flight: Where in the World is EOU Professor Laura Mahrt LA GRANDE, Ore. – From the rainforests of Ecuador to the shores of the Galápagos Islands, Eastern Oregon University professor Laura Mahrt embarked on a journey few could imagine. Over eight months in 2024-2025, she visited three countries, working at renowned bird-banding stations to […]Read more
EOU Board of Trustees Committees to Convene January 22 The Committees of the Board of Trustees of Eastern Oregon University will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. These meetings will take place in the Inlow Hall Board Room, Rm.201, on the campus of Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Oregon. The public is invited to […]Read more