Sustainable practices
George Quainoo
Associate Professor of Physics and Engineering
As a person, I believe we all have a responsibility to the earth we live on, and it’s not all about our comfort and about us. That is selfish. We have to think about the other people in the bigger world we live in because whatever we do affects others.
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Mission
Southern Oregon University is an inclusive campus community dedicated to student success, intellectual growth, and responsible global citizenship.
Southern Oregon University is committed to
- a challenging and practical liberal arts education centered on student learning, accessibility, and civic engagement;
- academic programs, partnerships, public service, outreach, sustainable practices, and economic development activities that address regional needs such as health and human services, business, and education; and
- outstanding programs that draw on and enrich our unique arts community and bioregion.
As a person, I believe we all have a responsibility to the earth we live on, and it’s not all about our comfort and about us. That is selfish. We have to think about the other people in the bigger world we live in because whatever we do affects others.