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SOU Professor shines bright with research Laurie Kurutz Learn More

SOU Professor shines bright with research: The Voices of Oregon Burlesque

Laurie Kurutz works to collect stories of burlesque, an art form where performers push the boundaries using their bodies and costumes. While collecting stories, she is sure to capture the diversity in this art, and will continue to capture more.

A New Baton in Ashland Dr Alexander Gonzalez Learn More

Music, OCA

A New Baton in Ashland: Dr. Alexander Gonzalez to Lead SOU’s Bands

Learn more about the up-and-coming Dr. Alexander Gonzalez, such as his methods to create an environment of learning and creativity.

Raider Band Needs Brass Southern Oregon University Cover

Music, OCA

SOU Raider Band Seeks Brass to Bring Thunder for Stands Full of Fans

With football season just around the corner, pep bands everywhere are getting their chops ready for the big fall games. The annual SOU Raider Band Camp will hit the ground running with a one-week camp Sept. 16-21 under the direction of Bryan Jeffs and is seeking brass instrumentalists.

Dr. Margaret Evans and Worth Harvey Organ at SOU Read More

Music, OCA Events, Performance

SOU celebrates 50th Anniversary of Worth Harvey Pipe Organ

Southern Oregon University will observe the 50th anniversary of the SOU Music Recital Hall’s Worth Harvey Pipe Organ – and the history behind it – with a celebration and concert at 2 pm. on Friday, August 23. The massive and much-celebrated pipe organ itself will be at center stage.

What Happened While Hero Was Dead by Meghan Brown Directed by Holly L. Derr

OCA, Theatre Arts

SOU Theatre Presents 2023 Winter Shows

SOU Theatre presents: What Happened While Hero Was Dead: a recent hit at Ashland New Plays Festival, Meghan Brown’s surprising play is a funny and thoughtful feminist riposte to Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, imagining the much…

SOU EMDA Stories 10th Anniversary Blog major proposal 24 September 2012 Cover

Alumni News, OCA, Visual Arts

EMDA Turns 10

EMDA has been part of the Oregon Center of the Arts now for 10 years! This Blog is part 1 of a two-part series, along with posts giving Alumni a chance to give some feedback on their experience getting their degrees in EMDA as well as where they are now and how this amazing program got them there. Part 1 focuses on the history of EMDA, how it started and where it is going. Stay tuned for part 2!