RecycleMania in Civil War competition through Feb. 2

The University of Oregon Recycling Center kicked off the RecycleMania Civil War – a friendly competition with Oregon State University – on Jan. 20, and encourages the campus community to get involved.

The two schools will compete through Feb. 2 in order to determine which university can produce the highest per capita weight for recycling and compost combined. A trophy was created out of recycled materials by a UO student for the event, but currently resides with OSU after the school won the most recent RecycleMania Civil War.

Chief Caleen Sisk to speak Friday at Many Nations Longhouse

Chief Caleen Sisk, traditional and spiritual leader of the Winnemem Wintu tribe of the McCloud River watershed in Northern California, will give a keynote speech during a salmon dinner celebration at the Many Nations Longhouse on Friday, Jan. 25. She has been visiting the University of Oregon campus since Wednesday.

The Friday dinner is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is free for students and the community.

UO's Warsaw – and Lundquist – big draws for scholar-athletes

Think the success of University of Oregon athletic teams has helped the UO stand out on the national stage? If you credit the student-athletes, you may also want to recognize the role of the world-class educational programs that helped draw them to the university.

In the past year alone, faculty members associated with the Lundquist College of Business' Warsaw Sports Marketing Center have introduced the college and its programs to hundreds of visiting high school athletes and their parents.

Group to raise "pre-plunge" money for Special Olympics Oregon

The University of Oregon's Association of Fundraising Professionals student chapter is aiming to raise $3,000 for Special Olympics Oregon this year, by hosting a "Pre-Plunge Party" as part of its participation in the annual Eugene Polar Plunge.

The Pre-Plunge Party will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, at Cozmic, 199 W. 8th. Ave., in Eugene. The suggested donation for admission is $5.

What lies beneath: 3D view shows magma under Newberry's caldera

Secondary seismic waves from timed explosions helped University of Oregon scientists capture a three-dimensional view of Newberry Volcano near Bend, allowing them to see where magma dwells below the caldera.

There is magma but in low volumes, possibly from refilling some 50 years ago but since quiet, says Emilie Hooft, assistant professor of geological sciences.

Meehan takes geography students to “The Wire”

Omar Little, one of the most popular characters in the critically acclaimed HBO drama “The Wire,” is a stick-up man who robs drug dealers. He dresses like a hip-hop gangster and he’s capable of pulling a gun in the blink of an eye and putting it in his victim’s face, laughing all the way.

He also helps University of Oregon assistant professor Katie Meehan teach a course in urban geography.