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  Oregon.com - Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University (WOU), steadily emerging as a leading comprehensive public liberal arts institution, is committed to changing lives, strengthening communities and transforming our world.
Western Oregon University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Universities, National Council for Accreditation of Teachers of Education, National Association of Schools of Music, Council on Rehabilitation Education, Council on Education of the Deaf (CED), and Oregon State Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
Western Oregon University, a member of the Oregon University System, prohibits discrimination based on race, marital status, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or national origin.
www.oregon.com /attractions/western_oregon_university.cfm   (454 words)

  
 Western Oregon Peas, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Peas in western Oregon are grown in the Willamette Valley.
Although peas have been grown in western Oregon for canning, due to market conditions and processor requirements, all peas in western Oregon are now grown for freezing.
Peas in western Oregon are planted from late February through mid-May. Enation-resistant varieties may be planted throughout the entire planting season.
oregonstate.edu /Dept/NWREC/pea-w.html   (2723 words)

  
 Western Oregon University_574_085
Authority to establish regulations governing the use of all motor vehicles on the Western Oregon University (Western) Campus for visitors, faculty, staff and students, is derived from Oregon Revised Statute 352.360 and action of The Oregon State Board of Higher Education pursuant to such statute.
(3) Western Oregon University, through the President and other administrative officers designated by her/him, is hereby authorized to place these rules and regulations into effect and to provide for the enforcement thereof through the appointment of peace officers, public safety officers and parking attendants, pursuant to ORS 352.360(5).
Western Foundation-owned property may be enforced upon request by the Western Foundation staff for those vehicles found in violation as defined in ORS 98.810-812.
arcweb.sos.state.or.us /rules/OARS_500/OAR_574/574_085.html   (4495 words)

  
 Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex: Wildlife
Western Sandpiper belongs to the small shorebird group called the "peeps." They make their nest in a depression in the tundra and line it with grasses.
Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) - The Pacific Coast population of the Western Snowy Plover breeds from southern Washington to Baja California.
In Oregon the wood duck breeds in the valleys, interior rivers and lakes, and coastal areas.
www.fws.gov /oregoncoast/wildlife.htm   (8588 words)

  
 Western Oregon BLM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Those five western districts are in the process of re-writing their management plans, a move that could threaten more than 1.5 million acres of old-growth and stream-side forest reserves.
Some of Oregon's oldest and most important coastal forests are managed by the BLM and are vital habitat islands for migratory birds and mamals, providing the last remaining corridors of ancient forests between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade mountains.
Recently, the Western Oregon BLM has settled a lawsuit (filled by the timber industry) that forces the BLM to undergo a rewrite of their land management plans.
www.cascwild.org /westernoregonblm.html   (392 words)

  
 Western Oregon Door - Door Warranty
Western Oregon Door will have no liabilities under this or any implied warranties, unless such doors have been handled, stored, finished, installed and maintained in accordance with the listed recommendations of the National Wood Window and Door Association.
Action on any claim for warp or telegraphing may be deferred at the option of Western Oregon Door for a period not to exceed 12 months from the date of the claim being made, as the door must remain in the original installation during the period of deferment to permit conditioning to humidity and temperature.
Western Oregon Door's sole responsibility under this warranty is as stated herein and it shall not be liable for consequential, indirect or incidental damages or for any amount in excess of its price for the shipment involved, whether the claim is for breach of warranty or negligence.
www.oregondoor.com /html/door_warranty.html   (634 words)

  
 Western Oregon Carrots, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
At present, lime is not generally recommended for carrots, as carrots in western Oregon are commonly grown on sandy river bottom soils which usually have adequate levels of calcium and magnesium.
Carrots grown in western Oregon may require 14 to 16 inches of water depending on seasonal variation, variety, and length of season.
The prime harvest season for fresh market carrots in western Oregon is from the first of August to the end of November.
oregonstate.edu /Dept/NWREC/carrot-w.html   (4561 words)

  
 Old-Growth Giveaway — Oregon's Heritage Forests
Some of Oregon’s stateliest groves of trees – ancient, old growth forests owned by the American public – are moving toward the chopping block.  In a sweetheart deal for the timber industry, the Bush administration is threatening to drop protections for a public heritage and a legacy our children deserve.
The low-elevation forests in the Western Oregon BLM region are critical connecting blocks to the largely mountainous National Forests in Oregon.
Western Oregon’s BLM forests are some of the most productive in the world.
www.oregonheritageforests.org /old_growth_giveaway   (543 words)

  
 Western Oregon University - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Western Oregon University, public, coeducational institution in Monmouth, Oregon, 20 km (12 mi) southwest of Salem.
Western States Chiropractic College, private, coeducational institution in Portland, Oregon.
Almost all the institutions of higher learning in the early pioneer days were established by religious organizations.
ca.encarta.msn.com /Western_Oregon_University.html   (131 words)

  
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Western Oregon is a geographical term that is generally taken to apply to the portion of the state of Oregon that is west of the Cascade Range.
Western Oregon opened the day by scoring in the top of the first as Tim Nickerson lined a one-out single to left.
The original inhabitants of western Oregon were active land managers who used fire as a tool to produce grassy meadows and to keep oak woodlands open and parklike.
www.lycos.com /info/western-oregon--miscellaneous.html   (467 words)

  
 Western Democrat: Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
He said he expects action by Oregon would provoke a national debate on the rapidly rising cost of health care, which is cutting deeply into state budgets, taking money away from schools, stifling business growth, and leaving millions of Americans without coverage and exposed to debilitating medical problems.
In rural Oregon there is no issue more responsible for making the Democratic farmer, the union lumber mill worker, and the "common" person on the street turn from being a progressive Democratic into a rabid Republican than land/environmental issues.
The three Western Dems that we've talked about the most being Presidential candidates in '08 or beyond are from the three very distinct political regions (as defined by MassInc).
www.westerndemocrat.com /oregon/index.html   (4915 words)

  
 Western will give students set tuition rate
Western Oregon University in Monmouth will become the first public campus in the state to guarantee students a fixed tuition rate, starting in fall 2007.
Western will be required to keep more cash reserves -- 15 percent of operating revenues, instead of the 10 percent required of other campuses -- to ensure that it can cover losses if state funding drops and the school can't compensate by raising tuition.
Western officials say the plan offers predictability for students, particularly first-generation college students, often from low-income backgrounds, who tend to be skeptical about affording college.
www.oregonlive.com /news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/116018612143410.xml&coll=7   (574 words)

  
 Oregon
As humid Pacific air travels eastward across Oregon, it is forced upwards by the Cascade Mountains, and releases its watery payload as the heavy precipitation for which Oregon is famous.
The history of the Oregon Trail infuses this region, and is documented in numerous museums.
Oregon's outdoor activities are complemented by the cultural richness of the Portland Metropolitan Area, a colorful, cosmopolitan, high-tech region which hosts half the state's population.
www.ohwy.com /or   (292 words)

  
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Both "Treasures of Western Oregon" and "Treasures on the Oregon Coast," as an example, would seem to be travel guides.
The Western Oregon men seem to have a cement hold on the sixth spot in a west region poll conducted by the NCAA Division II cross country and track coaches association.
Western Oregon dropped to 5-12-1 overall and 2-8-0 in league action.
www.lycos.com /info/western-oregon.html   (423 words)

  
 Western Oregon University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Western Oregon University offers associate's degrees (AA), bachelor's degrees (BA, BS, BM, and BFA) through its two colleges: the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; additionally, master's degrees are available in Education (MAT and MSEd) and Music (MM).
Western Oregon University possesses the top College of Education in the state of Oregon, which provides many of the teachers to the state.
Jensen Arctic Museum at WOU in Monmouth, Oregon (20 minutes west of Salem) is the only museum on the west coast of the contiguous states that is dedicated wholely to the arctic culture.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Western_Oregon_University   (566 words)

  
 Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists : Home
The Holden Convention Center, on the campus of Gladstone Park Conference Center, is serving as the temporary administrative headquarters for the Oregon Conference.
The headquarters for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Western Oregon and Southwest Washington has moved from Clackamas to Gladstone, Oregon.
The mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is to proclaim to all peoples the everlasting gospel in the context of the three angel's messages of Revelation 14:6-12, leading them to accept Jesus as personal Savior and to unite with His church, and nurturing them in preparation for His soon return.
www.oregonconference.org   (223 words)

  
 Western Community Policing Institute — Welcome!
What We Do The Western Community Policing Institute (WCPI), was established in 1996 as one of the national network of Regional Community Policing Institutes (RCPI) funded by the United States Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing (COPS).
To respond to this need, in 2004, the Western Community Policing Institute was awarded a grant from the Department of Homeland Security Office of Grants and Training to develop a community-outreach approach to homeland security training that focuses on collaboration and the best efforts of the whole community, including the public and private sector.
The mission of the Western Community Policing Institute is to improve the interaction and cooperation between police, community, and government to promote the development of community-based partnerships and problem solving to prevent crime, reduce the fear of crime, and enhance the quality of life throughout the region.
www.westernrcpi.com   (234 words)

  
 A Treasure Worth Protecting — Oregon's Heritage Forests
Oregon is home to some of the most spectacular forests in our country.  These public forests provide clean drinking water, beautiful places to get away from the hustle and bustle, and jobs in management, fire safety and tourism.
Due to a back-door deal with the timber industry, over 2 million acres of Oregon’s national forests - managed by the Bureau of Land Management - are at risk.
The BLM is revising management plans for western Oregon public forests.
www.oregonheritageforests.org   (193 words)

  
 Oregon Details
County prevention teams in every one of Oregon's 36 counties continue to work with schools and other interested groups and organizations on locally developed objectives and outcomes which describe the amount and type of services to be delivered.
The Oregon Teen Leadership Institute (OTLI) is a six-day camp in which teams of youth and adults become actively involved in learning, planning, and implementing prevention programs in their schools and communities.
In January of 1992, Partnership for a Drug-Free Oregon was launched to bring to a local level the award-winning anti-drug messages of Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
captus.samhsa.gov /Western/oregon-details.cfm   (729 words)

  
 Don Macnaughtan - Lane Community College Library - American Indian Languages of Western Oregon
Athapaskan languages were spoken mainly in southwest Oregon, with two tiny pockets of speakers in northwest Oregon, near the mouth of the Columbia River.
An isolated Salish language (Tillamook) was spoken on the northern Oregon coast, and a small pocket of the Hokan family (Shasta) was spoken in the southern Rogue Valley.
It is possible that Chinookan speakers came down the Columbia River from Central Oregon and split apart the Salish language family at the mouth of the Columbia.
www.lanecc.edu /library/don/orelang.htm   (1141 words)

  
 Humboldt State 29, Western Oregon 21 Lumberjacks use
MONMOUTH -- Western Oregon had it all Saturday afternoon: an unbeaten season, a seven-game winning streak, one of the best running backs in all of Division II football and an overflow crowd at McArthur Field.
Humboldt State, like Western Oregon an orphan of the now-defunct Great Northwest Athletic Conference, made all of the critical plays and sent the Wolves (4-1) down in flames 29-21.
They stopped Western Oregon star Eliot Vinzant, the aforementioned running back, four consecutive times and dodged the biggest bullet of their season.
www.oregonlive.com /sports/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/11602779265730.xml&coll=7   (319 words)

  
 WOU: Official Site of Western Oregon University Athletics
Western Oregon will host the 15th Red Lion Hotel Basketball Classic this coming Friday and Saturday (Dec. 29-30) at the Physical Education Building in Monmouth.
Most valuable players for Western Oregon University's five fall sports have been named, and will be honored as the Marquis Spas Athletes of the Year.
The Western Oregon baseball program will host an all-skills clinic on January 13-14, helping players get a jump-start on their spring seasons.
www.wouwolves.com   (263 words)

  
 Oregon/Washington | Bureau of Land Management (BLM) | US Department of the Interior   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The Western Oregon Plan Revisions website has been reformatted with improved navigation.
The Bureau of Land Management is revising the six western Oregon Resource Management Plans tiered to the Northwest Forest Plan.
A paper copy of the newsletter can be obtained from any BLM office in western Oregon, or by contacting the planning office at orwopr@or.blm.gov.
www.blm.gov /or/plans/wopr/index.htm   (356 words)

  
 Western Oregon State - Hotel and Resort Travel Deals
Located east of Portland, Oregon in the mouth of the scenic Columbia River Gorge, home to Oregon's most visited attraction, Multnomah Falls.
There is no better place on the Southern Oregon Coast than the Best Western Inn at Face Rock, private beach access, golf course, meeting room, indoor pool, sauna, spa and exercise...
The Best Western Northwind Inn and Suites is located at the gateway to Oregon's famous wine country and just twenty minutes southwest of downtown Portland.
www.nextag.com /western-oregon-state/search-html   (382 words)

  
 Western Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the region of Western Oregon.
The term is applied somewhat loosely however, and is sometimes taken to exclude the southwestern areas of the state, which are sometimes called Southern Oregon.
When people talk about Oregon, they are generally talking about Western Oregon.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Western_Oregon   (141 words)

  
 Yamada Language Center: GSL WWW Guide
Oregon's Native Americans - map and information on the Indians of what is today Oregon
Indian Languages of Western Oregon - A map of the languages of Western Oregon   
This page is maintained by the Yamada Language Center at the University of Oregon.
babel.uoregon.edu /yamada/guides/oregon.html   (86 words)

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