A grad student's early observation put UO biologist Patrick Phillips on a quest to understand a reproductive mystery.

The UO Chamber Choir took second place in the Marktoberfest International Chamber Choir Competition following two days of performance.The choir also was recognized for the best interpretation of a compulsory work performed by all participants in the competition, “Ergebung,” a German-language piece by Hugo Wolf. UO singers topped two German choirs for the honor.Also, judges ranked the UO among 15 choirs at Achievement Level 1, which is given for excellent performance at the international level.

The job will be elevated to a vice president and new search will be opened based on the new job responsibilities.

Recipients were honored for their work in athletics, campus operations, campus design, student leadership, research and teaching.

National leading researchers are being recruited to help boost the UO's leadership in areas seen as critical to emerging scientific challenges.