The weekly AroundtheO photo gallery focuses on the people and places that make the University of Oregon special.

The campus community is invited to comment on plans to transform Straub and Earl halls with state-of-the-art classrooms, a 500-seat auditorium and more.

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art will take families on a safari to explore “Artful Animals,” a free event for all ages from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Visitors will get admission to the museum, a day full of family-friendly performances, art activities and the company of live animals – thanks to the sponsorship of Kendall Auto Group.

An exhibit at the Knight Library through May 31 will give insight into the life of a Northwest original: artist Morris Graves.

On Monday, April 29, Professor Barbara Bader Aldave taught her last class at Oregon Law. From her start as a half-time professor in 1970, Aldave has educated current and future lawyers and leaders, supported the work of Oregon's entrepreneurs and championed the cause of justice.