Workplace

Shari Powell, associate director for Purchasing and Contracting Services
August 17

Finding the supplies to keep the university safe during COVID-19

Beyond the Call: Shari Powell is an associate director for Purchasing and Contracting Services
Gabe Paquette has been named vice provost for academic affairs
August 13

Gabe Paquette named vice provost for academic affairs

He will oversee tenure, promotion, faculty performance review and sabbaticals
University of Oregon sign near campus entrance
August 12

United Academics members ratify agreement with UO

Memorandum of understanding includes career faculty employment and a progressive pay reduction plan
Aerial view of campus
August 11

UO employees invited to engage in fall planning discussions

HR and provost offices have reached out to faculty and staff in recent emails
New fellowships benefit undergraduates for summer research projects
August 10

Undergraduate students begin summer of research

Summer fellowships allow students to dive deep into university research projects
John Woelfe, left, and John Roper at the White Stag Block at UO Portland
August 7

Staying to take care of an empty, historic building at UO Portland

Beyond the Call: John Woelfe is the facility services manager at the UO Portland campus
Employee Relief Fund image
August 4

UO hopes to grow fund to support employees in need

Employees can apply for tax-free payments to help with COVID-19 expenses
Judith Raiskin (left) and Linda Long
August 4

Capturing and preserving history as it is being made

Beyond the Call: Linda Long is a curator of manuscripts for UO Libraries
University of Oregon sign near campus entrance
August 3

UO and United Academics reach tentative agreement

Ratification vote is needed to accept new terms for career faculty, progressive pay reduction plan
Bright sun
July 29

Summer brings higher temperatures and wildfire season

HR offers guidance to employees and students to prepare for extreme summer conditions

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