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western oregon university (wou), steadily emerging as a leading comprehensive public liberal arts institution, provides degrees in education, information technology, visual and performing arts, math and the sciences. located in the monmouth-independence area, the heart of oregon's lush north west willamette valley, wou is close to salem, the state's capital and also portland, the state's cultural hub. outdoor opportunities include some of the best hiking, biking, skiing, rock climbing, and surfing in the country.