Campus and Community

Investiture of UO president coming soon

The investiture of University of Oregon President Michael Gottfredson may still be nearly six weeks away, but some deadlines are fast approaching for those wishing to attend and/or participate in the May 30 event.

RSVPs should be made by May 10 for those who plan on attending the 2 p.m. event at Matthew Knight Arena and a reception that will follow at the Ford Alumni Center. The entire community is invited.

What’s in a (shared) name? Confusion, capers

Linda Miller and Linda Miller had coffee the other day at Marché Museum Café. A third Linda Miller couldn’t make it and a fourth Linda Miller had class.

And no, this isn’t the start of a joke.

There are four Linda Millers at the University of Oregon: One with the Associated Students of the University of Oregon, another with Admissions, a third with Campus Operations and a fourth majoring in music (she’s an undergraduate “Melinda,” officially).

UO Music and Dance wrap through May 1

The University of Oregon will present a special concert celebrating the UO Chamber Choir’s participation in the upcoming Fleischmann International Trophy Competition in Ireland. In addition, premier UO students in the performing arts will appear as part of the Emerging Artists Series showcase.

The UO School of Music and Dance is located in the Frohnmayer Music Building on the UO campus, 961 E. 18th Ave, Eugene. For more information or for a complete calendar of events, call 541-346-5678 or visit music.uoregon.edu.

Cinema Pacific Film Festival kicks off with filmmakers, focus on Mexico

The fourth annual University of Oregon Cinema Pacific Film Festival ventures into new territory this year, with a first-time focus on Latin America and events that extend to Portland.

The festival, which runs April 17 through April 21, will also cast its spotlight on the Pacific Northwest and on Asian Pacific countries, as it has in past years. Singapore and China will be highlighted.