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December 5th, 2025<\/p>\n

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Complete the Making Spirits Bright Sign Up<\/a> by November 19th to claim a vendor table in the Merry Market (WOU student groups can get one free) or to have your student club or organization participate in the Light Parade!<\/p>\n

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If you would like to request a disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in a WOU activity or event, complete the online request form<\/a> at least three (3) business days in advance. If you are faculty or staff and have questions, please contact Human Resources at 503-838-8490 or email hr@wou.edu<\/a>. If you are a student or community member and have questions, please contact Disability Access Services (DAS) at 503-838-8250 or das@wou.edu<\/a>.
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This year's Holiday Tree Lighting will be virtual! Access the show on wou.edu\/livestream<\/a>.<\/h5>\n

53rd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting: November 20, 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Grab your hot beverage and tune in for the live broadcast of the 53rd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event! This year, the event will be virtual but will be a live broadcast like \u201cThe Tonight Show\u201d and the finale will be the lighting of the beloved Giant Sequoia Tree on the lawn of Campbell Hall. Audiences will enjoy remarks from the Mayor\u2019s of Monmouth and Independence, President Fuller, the reading of the winning essay by a local Monmouth elementary student and special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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