The Dalai Lama who will visit the University of Oregon on May 10 is the 14th in a line of Tibetan spiritual – and at times political – leaders that began during the 13th Century. Information and updates about his UO visit are available on AroundtheO's Dalai Lama web page.

President Obama signed into law the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 on Jan. 2, and federal income tax rates that have been in effect since 2001 have become permanent as a result. A new 39.6 percent rate has been added for individuals with taxable income of more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples), according to a summary of the act and its potential payroll impacts that was prepared by the UO Business Affairs office.

Flu season is in full swing across the U.S., including Oregon. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the good news is that vaccine is 91 percent effective for those who choose to withstand a little prick of the needle. It's not too late for UO employees who have not yet received flu shots to protect themselves and their loved ones this season.

The University of Oregon is turning the tables on would-be vendors, so to speak.Purchasing and Contracting Services, in coordination with Campus Operations and Public and Government Relations, will host the 3rd UO Reverse Vendor Fair in the Club Room at Autzen Stadium on Feb. 27.

1. Where in the world were you? I was in northeast India, this trip particularly Assam and Manipur states. The seven states of Northeast India, altogether about the size of Oregon, are home to something like 200 different languages, most of them pretty much, or completely, unknown to linguists. 2. What work were you doing there?