UO American English Institute requests faculty feedback on international student academic needs
The American English Institute is asking faculty to complete a short survey that will help the institute set curricular, policy and support priorities.
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COMING ATTRACTIONS: UO anthropology professor book launch on Nov. 12 first up on list of upcoming UO events
COMING ATTRACTIONS is a regular feature of AroundTheO, highlighting the many upcoming lectures, exhibits and other events at the UO
Grant opportunity for faculty and GTFs linked to UO “Race Card” initiative
A new grant opportunity for faculty and GTFs at the University of Oregon is linked to a yearlong exploration of race and identity that starts Nov. 13.
Senator Merkley celebrates historic non-discrimination vote with UO students
Several dozen students, faculty and staff joined U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley to celebrate the Senate’s passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
UO to commemorate Veterans Day with week of events
The University of Oregon will observe Veterans Day and honor military veterans with Veterans Awareness Week events from Monday, Nov. 11, through Thursday, Nov. 14.
UO anthropology professor launches social-movement book Nov. 12
When University of Oregon anthropology professor Lynn Stephen traveled in 2006 to Oaxaca, Mexico, she arrived in the midst of a social uprising that turned out to be one of the most significant social movements in contemporary Mexico.
UO offices can register to “go green” at fall orientation
The “greening” of the University of Oregon continues in November, with an orientation for offices that want to become environmentally friendly.
UO WEEK: in photos (through Nov. 6)
The weekly AroundtheO photo gallery focuses on the people and places that make the University of Oregon special.
Retiring UO human resources chief praised for leadership, fairness
Mentor, role model, coach, leader: Those words were used at a reception Nov. 5 recognizing Linda King for 32 years of service to human resources at the University of Oregon.
King, who retired from her position as the department’s associate vice president in October, ushered in sweeping changes over three decades that continue to serve faculty, staff and students today. Throughout, supporters said, her open-mindedness and fairness inspired respect even from those opposite her on the issues.
UO alum David Jeremiah dies at 79
University of Oregon alumnus David Jeremiah died Oct. 7 at Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., at age 79.
Jeremiah retired in 1994, ending his 38-year Navy career with a four-year tenure as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Army Gens. Colin Powell and John Shalikashvili.