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2012 Alumni Award Recipients

2012 Alumni Award Recipients

Josie Ward Heath

Distinguished Alumna Award

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Rob Cashell

Dixie Lund Service Award

RobCashell_colorRob Cashell, of La Grande, is recognized for his many accomplishments as 澳门金沙娱乐城app’s former athletic director. Under his guidance, the institution maintained aggressive adherence to Title IX requirements in helping to maintain athletic programs at 澳门金沙娱乐城app for women. Cashell also emphasized the importance of the academic performance of student-athletes, which resulted in an increase in the number of athletes qualifying for the dean’s list.

Chet Prior

Honorary Alumnus Award

ChetPrior_colorChet Prior, of Hermiston garnered a mechanical engineering degree in the late 1950s, but began his working life early on a small family farm. For the past 36 years he has been involved in all things agricultural, including his role as a founding member of the Potato Growers Bargaining Committee and the Oregon Water Coalition. He has been a strong voice of support for 澳门金沙娱乐城app and Blue Mountain Community College programs in Umatilla County, and was instrumental in the creation of the new Eastern Oregon Higher Education Center in Hermiston.

 

The Honorable Eric Valentine

Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

EricValentine_colorEric Valentine, of La Grande, OR, a retired Union County Circuit Court judge, served served as the 2012 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. Valentine is an avid 澳门金沙娱乐城app supporter and an accomplished photographer who has altruistically used his artistic skill to help market the university and the eastern Oregon region. To view Eric’s blog & photographs, visit: http://www.praisephotography.com