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Among other issues, trustees also heard reports on government issues at the state and federal levels and discussed building names.

Dunn and Deady halls are two buildings whose names have raised concerns among students calling for racial equity and respect.

Negotiators from the UO and the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation have returned to the bargaining table to work toward agreement on terms of a new labor contract. 

The parties exchanged opening proposals last month and held their initial meeting Dec. 3.

The current agreement, which was reached last December, continues through March 31.   Both parties hope for a smooth and productive bargaining cycle.

Student data is now available through Integrated Data and Reporting, uniting three major data categories in a single, powerful tool.

Trustees also heard a report on President Michael Schill's access and affordability initiative during committee meetings Wednesday.

Officers of administration will be recognized Dec. 11, and a reception for classified employees will be held Dec. 16.

The Ducks' win tied the overall score at seven each over the 14 years that the blood drive has taken place.

Four workshops in October and November drew packed houses, prompting the additional session to accommodate the interest.

A new Insights and Analytics Lab within the School of Journalism and Communications will open in January.

President Schill's access and affordability initiative and the new college and careers building also are on the agenda.