Social media provides a unique lens to view the year that was 2017 — from the snow storm in January to spring flowers, from commencement to the eclipse, from Week of Welcome to the Civil War.

We’ve compiled 30 of our favorite and most popular posts from 2017 — 10 each from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram — which helped tell the story of the University of Oregon. What makes social media unique is the ability of our friends and followers to engage with us and with each other. We plan to continue the conversation in 2018 and hope you’ll join in.

And if you’re not already, be sure to follow us: www.facebook.com/universityoforegon, twitter.com/uoregon, www.instagram.com/uoregon and on Snapchat, @uoregon.

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The Duck just wants to be your valentine. pic.twitter.com/bEiEFsMnet

— University of Oregon (@uoregon) February 14, 2017

So long, @univ_of_oregon, it's been real. We're now @uoregon! pic.twitter.com/RCOPLLquEF

— University of Oregon (@uoregon) February 16, 2017

Happy #NationalSiblingsDay to our friends @OregonState #brothersfromanothermother pic.twitter.com/Qz3EfshBtC

— University of Oregon (@uoregon) April 10, 2017

Cooper's ready for the Duck Parade! pic.twitter.com/SPQRr8Ostz

— University of Oregon (@uoregon) June 19, 2017

Beautiful morning to kick off spring term. Welcome back and have a great term, Ducks! #uospring pic.twitter.com/IuN0c510gP

— University of Oregon (@uoregon) April 3, 2017

We saw lots of red-clad @UNLincoln fans at Autzen last week. This Husker wants Ducks to know how much she enjoyed the experience. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/RHWqfNVbVQ

— University of Oregon (@uoregon) September 12, 2017

Shoutout to @OregonFootball, @OregonBaseball, @OregonAcroTumb, and @CoachTaggart for moving in their fellow Ducks! #HelloUO #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/bnc9syAiVS

— University of Oregon (@uoregon) September 21, 2017

Welcome to fall term, Ducks! pic.twitter.com/BcSaM6LCuv

— University of Oregon (@uoregon) September 25, 2017

Catch @Jeopardy tonight? A famous Duck with an alliterative name was the answer to one of the clues in the category "Schooled." pic.twitter.com/CPTkAcRKcB

— University of Oregon (@uoregon) October 7, 2017

The Civil War is one of college football's longest running rivalries. We break it down by the numbers, including the one that matters most: 63. pic.twitter.com/wcIEuEarg2

— University of Oregon (@uoregon) November 22, 2017

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It will be gone soon, hopefully. Be safe out there, Ducks!

A post shared by University of Oregon (@uoregon) on Jan 9, 2017 at 2:52pm PST

 

We've been waiting all #springbreak for a day like this #uospring

A post shared by University of Oregon (@uoregon) on Mar 31, 2017 at 1:50pm PDT

 

Ducks watching as we approach 99% obscuration just after 10 a.m. #eclipse #eclipseweek #uoregon

A post shared by University of Oregon (@uoregon) on Aug 21, 2017 at 11:00am PDT

 

What a beautiful day for Duck Days! #BeaDuck #uoregon #callmeaduck

A post shared by University of Oregon (@uoregon) on Apr 8, 2017 at 1:21pm PDT

 

It’s Dead Week which means summer is just around the corner. For some Ducks, it’s the end of an era. For others, a much-needed break. Either way, you know there are things you meant to do but didn’t this year. So here’s No. 1 on our list of Five Things You Must Do Before Summer: Hike the Butte.

A post shared by University of Oregon (@uoregon) on Jun 5, 2017 at 2:44pm PDT

 

Congratulations to the Class of 2017 : @nataliemianooo

A post shared by University of Oregon (@uoregon) on Jun 19, 2017 at 9:19am PDT

 

Cedar Hall, formerly Dunn Hall, is now officially Unthank Hall, named for the late DeNorval Unthank Jr., first African American graduate of our architecture school, class of 1951.

A post shared by University of Oregon (@uoregon) on Jul 12, 2017 at 2:52pm PDT

 

It's finally #GameDay!! You’ve been waiting 288 days to #ThrowYourO in Autzen Stadium again. For the first game of the season, let's get loud GO DUCKS!

A post shared by University of Oregon (@uoregon) on Sep 2, 2017 at 1:10pm PDT

 

DAY TWO // We Are Oregon Pep Rally We got rowdy @GoDucks style: with our awesome student athletes and the Duck himself!

A post shared by University of Oregon (@uoregon) on Sep 23, 2017 at 10:52am PDT

 

Fall is busting out all over on campus. What a beautiful scene to start the week! How do you get your week started? #mondaymotivation : @danika_taylor

A post shared by University of Oregon (@uoregon) on Oct 16, 2017 at 1:29pm PDT