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May 24, 2013

University of Oregon President Michael Gottfredson has announced the formal recommendations of Williams Council for Undergraduate Education.  

May 24, 2013

The University of Oregon Graduate School has announced the recipients of its annual Excellence Awards, which are given to two faculty members and one staff person who have shown dedication and leadership in supporting graduate students and education.

President Gottfredson (center) spoke to the Oregon Education Investment Board
May 24, 2013

University of Oregon President Michael Gottfredson and local education partners discussed continuing success for high school graduates last week at a meeting of the state’s education investment board.

May 23, 2013

This year's "What is ____?" conference, sponsored by the University of Oregon's Graduate Philosophy Club, tackles the often politically charged term "liberalism."

The seventh annual event, which is open to the public, will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, in the Knight Library Browsing Room.

W. Andrew Marcus
May 22, 2013

W. Andrew Marcus, associate dean of social sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed acting dean of the college while Scott Coltrane serves as interim provost, Provost James Bean said recently, in a message to the university community.

May 16, 2013

There was extra foot traffic and mingling crowds all day on Thursday, May 16, in the Erb Memorial Union as students gathered to share their research efforts during the third annual Undergraduate Symposium.

President Gottfredson (right) with Jim Brau, Knight Professor of Natural Science
May 15, 2013

If approved as proposed, a public institutional board for the University of Oregon would provide a springboard for “astonishing” successes, university President Michael Gottfredson said May 14, at a campus gathering with faculty and staff.

May 10, 2013

Longtime University of Oregon supporters will be honored Friday night at the annual Pioneer Awards Gala at the Nines Hotel in Portland.

Charles and Gwendolyn Lillis are loyal Ducks and have been active UO volunteers and supporters. They received the UO Presidential Medal in 2001 and their leadership gifts made construction of the Lillis Business Complex possible.

Richmond (right), with Kimberly Andrews Espy, vice president for RIGE
May 8, 2013

Geri Richmond, the University of Oregon’s Richard M. & Patricia H. Noyes Professor of Chemistry, spoke before an audience of faculty members, students and community members at the Spring 2013 Presidential Research Lecture on May 7.

May 8, 2013

A busy month of research-themed events got under way on Monday, with an Innovation Luncheon, featuring a speaker from a venture capital firm, and an Innovation Open House, highlighting companies and programs with ties to University of Oregon research.

Both events were presented by the office for Research, Innovation and Graduate Education.

May 8, 2013

The final round of the University of Oregon Graduate School's Three Minute Thesis Competition is today (May 8) from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the EMU Fir Room.

Geri Richmond (right) with students
May 6, 2013

Geri Richmond, the University of Oregon’s Richard M. and Patricia H. Noyes Professor of Chemistry, will deliver the Presidential Research Lecture at 7 p.m. on May 7, in the Lillis Business Complex Auditorium, Room 182. 

May 3, 2013

The University of Oregon Police Department is poised to take a critical next step in its evolution.

After months tuning job descriptions, compensation details and union representation, openings have been posted for police line officers. 

The department is accepting applications from experienced officers or newcomers, as long as they have the right stuff for the university.

Scott Coltrane
May 2, 2013

University of Oregon President Michael Gottfredson has announced that Scott Coltrane, dean of the UO's College of Arts and Sciences, will serve as interim senior vice president and provost beginning July 1.