The week-long festival will show new films from UO faculty and alumni and highlight international cinema.

The awards highlight UO faculty members whose reseach stands out as examples of the university's exploration and innovation.

Regina Lawrence of the University of Texas will lead the Portland center beginning this July.

With television channels for everything else, students and faculty asked 'Why not a channel for books?'

Brent Walth of Willamette Week and visiting professor Hector Tobar will be new additions to the school.