The Eastern Oregon University Foundation

Welcome to the Eastern Oregon University Foundation Web site. Established in 1964 for the philanthropic benefit of Eastern Oregon University, the Foundation raises funds to support the mission of EOU. For more information about the EOU Foundation or giving opportunities please call the EOU Office of University Advancement at 541-962-3740 or e-mail foundation@eou.edu.

ALUM GIVES LARGEST GIFT IN EOU HISTORY
Dr. David Huber, a 1974 graduate of Eastern Oregon University, grew up in La Grande near the university, and felt inspired and supported by the campus community from a very early age.
Mechanical devices always fascinated him. When he was five, he took apart a washing machine motor. When he was in the fifth-grade, he built his first electric motor. After graduating from EOU, Huber received his doctorate in electrical engineering from Brigham Young University. Read more... Word | pdf

LOSO SCHOLARSHIP A GIFT FROM THE HEART
The retired professor emeritus and namesake of Mary Jane Loso Hall died at age 84 in December, but Dr. Mary Jane Loso’s legacy will live on in the form of a $50,000 scholarship endowment in the Eastern Oregon University Foundation. Following his aunt’s wishes, Keith Kragelund of Tacoma, Wa., presented the funds to EOU President Khosrow Fatemi and EOU Foundation President Carol Knopp April 14, 2005 during a reception in Loso’s honor in Nightingale Gallery.
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SCHOLARSHIP PAYS TRIBUTE TO LOYAL ALUM
When Kristine Labernik graduated from Eastern Oregon University in 1994, she had beaten cancer once, and led a very full and active life. “Kristine was a joy to work with,” said Mindi McAllaster, previous director of development in University Advancement at EOU. McAllaster worked closely with Kristine, who was a member of the EOU Ambassadors group on campus. Read more... Word | pdf