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Freedom of Speech and Expression at EOU


“It is inherent to the purpose of the University that the campus be a place where freedom of expression is fully exercised.  The creativity, intellectual vigor, and learning environment of the University can be enhanced when students, recognized student groups, and outside persons and groups use campus facilities for expressive activities that are not sponsored by the University.”


—  Section A(3). 

Reserving Campus Spaces for Expressive Activities

The governs everyday on-campus expressive activities such as reserving a meeting room, scheduling a public event, setting up a table to distribute materials, or distributing flyers on campus.  

Planning Public Demonstrations

The sets the rules that govern protests and other public demonstrations on the EOU campus. 

Event and Conference Services Office

The Event and Conference Services Office administers the Facility Use Policy and the Public Demonstrations Policy.  To schedule an activity or for answers to your questions, view the office’s website, visit the office at Hoke 314, or contact the office by email (schedule@eou.edu) or phone (541) 962-3575.

Related Standards

The University’s Mission, Values and Principles, and Statement on Freedom of Expression

The addresses the academic freedom of faculty.

The addresses the political activities of employees. 

University standards of conduct, such as those governed by the , the , the , and the apply to persons engaging in expressive activities.  See, generally, the policies listed in Volume 6, Chapters 5 through 15 of the Policies of ݮƵ.