OA Council to present awards during fall listening session

The Officers of Administration Council at the University of Oregon has a packed agenda at their 2 p.m. Nov. 12 meeting in the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom.

The first item is the annual fall listening session where attendees will hear from senior members of the university administration, including President Karl Scholz. OAs will have a chance to share their thoughts with the OA Council, leadership and each other. 

At 3 p.m. the council will formally recognize this year’s OA Stars Award recipients. The honorees will receive a certificate and have already enjoyed a seat in the presidential suite at a home football game earlier this season. 

The 2024 award winners:

  • Cecile A. Gadson, Counseling Services
  • Cody Weaver, Physical Education and Recreation
  • Emma Bjorngard Basayne, College of Education 
  • Evey Lennon, UO Libraries
  • Jonathan Jacobs, Student Services and Enrollment Management
  • Luis Ruiz, Division of Global Engagement
  • Nick Mahlum, School of Journalism and Communication
  • Patty Smith, Physical Education and Recreation   

Read the highlights from their nomination entries on the award website.

The council is also soliciting feedback from OAs for the 2024-25 academic year goals, which are compensation, professional development and flourishing.

A remote viewing link will be shared via email prior to the event but anyone with questions can contact oa@uoregon.edu.