Workplace

Inaugural Reynolds Symposium highlights an energy-efficient future

The UO’s first-ever John Reynolds Sustainability Symposium offered a look at healthier and more energy-efficient future in its inaugural run at the Ford Alumni Center last weekend.

Named for the UO emeritus professor known for his passion and knowledge of sustainable design, the Reynolds symposium featured experts from around the world speaking about energy conservation and building design. The event generated support for the John S. Reynolds Architecture Symposium Fund.

Romance languages to hold spring social and awards ceremony

The Department of Romance Languages is hosting the 2015 Spring Social and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 19.

The event runs from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Gerlinger Alumni Lounge. The ceremony publicly recognizes 2015-16 scholarship recipients at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, it celebrates the achievements of undergraduate majors and minors in French, Italian, Spanish and other romance languages who are graduating this spring, as well as those graduate students finishing a master’s or doctoral program.

Interim and incoming presidents address UO Senate meeting

Incoming UO President Michael Schill paid a visit to the University Senate during his visit to campus this week, and he told senators he is eager to learn from them and work with the campus to move the university forward.

“We are beginning a new chapter in the history of the University of Oregon,” Schill said. “This is an extraordinary university. The research and teaching that takes place within our walls are inspiring. We are a great institution of higher education, and we can be even better. I’m looking forward to a partnership with each of you to make that happen.”