Campus and Community

Sergeants hone leadership skills

Two sergeants from the University of Oregon Police Department have completed a prestigious leadership program in Salem.

Michael Matchulat and Brad Petrie received certificates on June 13, at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training police academy in Salem, acknowledging completion of the International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute's 160-hour Leadership Development Course.

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.

“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.