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- How WOU’s new interim provost could shape academics in Monmouth
Also on today's calendar: ASWOU Senate Meeting.
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- Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Randi Storch named Interim Provost for Western Oregon University (wou.edu) — Western Oregon University in Monmouth has named current Liberal Arts and Sciences dean Randi Storch as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs starting July 1. She’ll step in as Jose Coll leaves to lead Western New Mexico University, bringing extensive teaching, governance, and leadership experience to guide WOU’s academic mission and support its students, faculty, and staff. 
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