Climate change meets the humanities in new text by UO team
A new textbook is the first guide to incorporating climate change issues into university-level humanities courses.
Workplace
Drug, alcohol amnesty is part of the UO's student conduct code
UO conduct officials are making the reporting process clear to ensure students get all the help and support they need.
Updated policy extends sick leave to all part-time employees
Beginning Jan. 1, the University of Oregon will implement a new policy that complies with a new Oregon law, extending sick leave to part-time workers.
According to Nancy Resnick, chief human resources officer, the new law will bring about greater sick leave benefits to many UO employees.
The changes are outlined in a memo from Resnick.
The week that was in social media, Dec. 21-27
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Sunday Read: Claudia Lacey
‘Tis the season for a reminder on bad weather
Campus rarely closes due to weather, but when it does alerts are sent by text and email and posted on the Web.
Additional candidate for AVP and Title IX position sets visit
The candidate, from the initial pool of applicants, will be on campus for two days, Jan. 4-5, for interviews and a public presentation.
Work groups formed to address issues for black students at UO
The 13 work groups will be led by members of the university’s senior leadership and will craft recommendations by Jan. 29.
UO employees lead the way in annual Charitable Fund Drive
So far, UO employees have donated $137,737 of the overall university employee donations of $225,840.
Partnership renewed with Chinook Book app for local discounts
Smartphone application allows people to download and use coupons from local merchants without having to use paper.
EMU work continues; sidewalk, street closures on tap
The changes to pedestrian and vehicle traffic around the building will remain in place through winter term.