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June 29
ON THE PACIFIC, Day 5: Jonás and the tiny Styrofoam cups
From June 25 to July 9, UO geophysicist Dean Livelybrooks and a team of national scientists on board the Atlantis research vessel will recover earthquake-monitoring equipment in the Pacific Ocean. Follow tweets and other activity at @uocas and #uoshiptrip. Visit explorationnow.org/atlantis to follow the action live.
June 28
ON THE PACIFIC, Day 4: Shuffleboard, anyone?
From June 25 to July 9, UO senior physics instructor Dean Livelybrooks and a team of national scientists on board the Atlantis research vessel will recover earthquake-monitoring equipment in the Pacific Ocean. Follow tweets and other activity at @uocas and #uoshiptrip. Visit explorationnow.org/atlantis to follow the action live.
June 28
Institutional governing boards bill approved by Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee of the Oregon Legislature voted late Friday to approve Senate Bill 270, which would authorize institutional governing boards for the University of Oregon, Portland State University and possibly Oregon State University.The bill, which was passed by the committee with just one "no" vote, will next go before the full Oregon Senate – most likely on Monday. If approved by the Senate, it will move on to the House of Representatives.
June 28
Oregon teachers learn to better engage Latino students
Fifteen Oregon teachers are on campus this week, making art and learning Latin American history, thanks to the Summer Institute for Middle School and High School Teachers.
June 27
ON THE PACIFIC, Day 3: A big fish-ing expedition
From June 25 to July 9, UO senior physics instructor Dean Livelybrooks and a team of national scientists on board the Atlantis research vessel will recover earthquake-monitoring equipment in the Pacific Ocean. Follow tweets and other activity at @uocas and #uoshiptrip.
June 27
“Living Legacies” exhibit celebrates collectors who reflect Schnitzer vision
Five years ago, “Lasting Legacies” kicked off the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art’s 75th birthday with an exhibition of pieces from the museum’s permanent collection. The JSMA also recognized the founder, Gertrude Bass Warner, and others who helped create the museum and build its unique collections.Five years later, the “Living Legacies” exhibit is intended to celebrate the community of people and businesses who honor and inspire the museum's mission and programs. The exhibit opened June 1 and will continue until Sept. 1.
June 27
Hasay named track Academic All-American of the Year
For the second time in her career, Jordan Hasay has been named the Capital One Academic All-American® of the Year.
June 27
Bach Festival set for Friday launch
More than 350 musicians will converge on Eugene beginning Friday (June 28) for 20 days of concerts and music activities in the 44th running of the Oregon Bach Festival, through July 14. Entering the Festival, six concerts are sold out or near capacity. Total attendance of more than 30,000 is expected for the University of Oregon event and will include participants from more than 30 U.S. states and 11 foreign countries.
June 26
ON THE PACIFIC, Day 2: Dolphins, whales and “mysteries of the deep”
From June 25 to July 9, UO senior physics instructor Dean Livelybrooks and a team of national scientists on board the Atlantis research vessel will recover earthquake-monitoring equipment in the Pacific Ocean. Follow tweets and other activity at @uocas and #uoshiptrip.
June 26
More UO students than ever to “Teach for America”
The AmeriCorps program Teach for America has claimed the top spot as the program employing the most UO students. The largest number of university students ever to be accepted – 38 – will venture into every region of the country this fall to give children from lower-income families an education equal to that of their wealthier peers.