A recognized researcher and mentor, Snodrass will lead the development of a new Center for Undergraduate Excellence.

Officer Troy Phillips was among the first on the scene and used a handheld fire extinguisher to quench the flames.

The plan lays out a vision, along with priorities and strategies, for achieving the university's long-term academic goals.

Shang spent almost seven years at the UO, working with the Greek community, starting service projects and boosting prevention programs.

The campaigns hope to use the power of crowdfunding to raise money for a variety of programs that serve students and the community.