Members of the university and Eugene communities gathered at the EMU amphitheater Monday evening reflect, mourn and begin healing following the tragedy at Umpqua Community College that took the lives of nine students and faculty members.The evening event also was a chance to show support for the Umpqua community. Participants were able to write notes of encouragement and strength to the survivors of the mass shooting.

This Duck can fly.And you can forget that “south for the winter” stuff. The Oregon Duck is worldwide and proved it with a recent trip to London to help promote Global Education Oregon, the new campus study abroad office.Take a look at the video above for the Duck’s home movie of the visit, complete with a stop at the GEO center and a few classic London landmarks.

French Polynesia, underwater archaeology and Easter Island's past are the topics for the annual Fall Archaeology Lecture Series.

Two new programs will offer new opportunities for undergraduates to get involved in research projects with faculty mentoring.

UO President Michael Schill, ASUO President Helena Schlegel and Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy knocked on doors to welcome off-campus students.