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You are invited to TalkFest 2010 — a FREE community celebration about conversation on March 6 from 12-4 pm

TalkFest 2010, a celebration with free entertainment, interactive games, and snacks and beverages, will be held on March 6 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the HEDCO Education Building on the University of Oregon (UO) campus. Everyone is invited. The event kicks off the official launch of “Talk,” a community-building project created by nine members [...]

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UO community-building project is the “Talk” of the town

People have started to “Talk.” Candidly. They are sharing intimate, humorous, and touching stories with those around them. Art History student Marisa Fonseca loves her family. Professor John Mitchell lost his daughter. Advertising student Evan Schultz is afraid of the future. “Talk” is a University of Oregon (UO) community-building project that uses video to spark [...]

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[VIDEO] Profile: Master violin maker David Gusset of Eugene is “The Architect of Sound”

Eugene resident David Gusset, a master violin maker, was the first American to win the Antonio Stradivari Foundation’s International Triennial Competition of Stringed Instrument Making. University of Oregon Journalism and Communication graduate students Marc Dadigan and Katherine Kalk created this short documentary about Gusset, who has won many awards for his exquisite craftsmanship.

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UO public relations students wrap up campaign to promote 2010 Census – part of a national competition

Today five public relations (PR) students from the University of Oregon’s (UO) School of Journalism and Communication are wrapping up a two-month PR campaign for the United States Census Bureau as part of the national Bateman Case Study Competition. University seniors Sarah Lilly, Emily Olson, Kristina Rhodes, Amy Ruben and Seth Thompson comprise the team. [...]

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Real men don’t abuse women, says Dr. Jackson Katz; renowned speaker offers advice and solutions to Eugene audience

In Oregon 18 people die as a result of domestic violence every year, and one in six women is raped in her lifetime. Last week, Eugene residents and University of Oregon students gathered at the Erb Memorial Union ballroom to hear renowned anti-sexist activist Dr. Jackson Katz give a speech entitled “More Than A Few [...]

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Events scheduled on February 2-5 to show community support for LGBTQA in response to vandalism act at group’s UO office

The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans and Questioning Alliance (LGBTQA) at the University of Oregon (UO) has planned a number of events this week in response to the act of vandalism to its student group office in Erb Memorial Union (EMU) on Monday. In an e-mail to the university community Monday afternoon, UO President Richard Lariviere [...]

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[VIDEO] Oregon Ducks featured in Saturday Night Live skit, December 12

UPDATE (12/13/09): NBC pulled the video from YouTube; so here’s another link to the skit.

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Thrilling Oregon-Arizona finish overshadowed by ugly fan behavior

Things started so well for the Arizona Wildcat faithful. College Game Day announced they would be live in Tucson, the Athletic Department successfully orchestrated an almost frighteningly intimidating “Red Out,” and Arizona Stadium was going completely bonkers Saturday evening in a way only Oregon fans could appreciate. And when the Wildcats got a crucial stop [...]

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[VIDEO] I Love My Ducks

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[VIDEO] UO celebrates 2009 Homecoming and Family Weekend

Eugene neighborhoods received a helping hand last week during the University of Oregon’s 2009 Homecoming and Family Weekend. One of the activities for students was to spend a day sprucing campus neighborhoods.

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UO ticket distribution system causes outrage among students

Entitlement. If there’s any Duck fan who has every right to possess this attitude, it’s the University of Oregon student. Every Sunday night before the upcoming home Duck game, we wait anxiously for 6 p.m. to arrive. That’s when the student ticket site opens and tens of thousands of students all enter their user name [...]

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UO graduates getting hired in the midst of economic trouble

Career Fair slated for November 12 from noon to 5 pm Starting last year (June 2008), the University of Oregon Career Center began surveying graduating seniors to assess what their post-graduation plans were. This year, we were happily surprised to find that our graduating class had about the same number of students employed at graduation [...]

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[VIDEO] Outside the Glass provides a unique glimpse of Oregon’s beauty

Here’s a beautiful reminder of all that Eugene and its surrounding areas have to offer, particularly as we approach our rainy season. The video was produced by Adam Zash for Alina Padilla-Miller’s “Writing for Multimedia” class at the University of Oregon.

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Superhero comics art exhibition begins September 26; FREE preview September 25

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) at the University of Oregon is featuring a special exhibition “Faster Than a Speeding Bullet: The Art of the Superhero” from September 26, 2009 through January 3, 2010. The exhibition will open with a free preview reception Friday, September 25 from 6 pm to 9 pm. The reception [...]

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Expecting and new parents: Free relationship counseling service available through the U of O’s Healthy Nests Program

Consultations include a formal assessment of your relationship, recommendations for continued growth, and strategies for managing challenges Becoming a new parent can be stressful – even in the healthiest of relationships. The Healthy Nests Program at the University of Oregon can help guide couples – proactively – through the maze of pressures that surface during [...]

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Seminar: Climate Change and Architectural Responses, June 5

The American Institute of Architects – Southwestern Oregon chapter (AIA-SWO) and the EcoBuilding Guild are jointly hosting an educational seminar on June 5, 2009 from 8 am to noon at the University of Oregon Baker Center – Alaska Room. The seminar, Climate Change and Architectural Responses, will explore the impact of accelerated global warming on [...]

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Ideological diversity lacking at the UO J-School

University of Oregon grad student and ODE columnist Dan Lawton has a good article on his personal blog about the lack of ideological diversity in journalism schools and the potential problems that causes. The article is part of an ongoing project by Lawton on diversity in higher education. I’ve been interviewed for it a couple [...]

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U of O student among top 10 winners in national Hearst Journalism Awards competition [VIDEO]

Michael Calcagno, a University of Oregon student, was one of the top 10 winners nationally in the multimedia category for the 49th annual William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Journalism Awards Program.  Calcagno, who won a $500 scholarship, submitted a story about Eugene’s Civic Stadium called “Striking Out: An Old Baseball Stadium in Trouble.” His award-winning video [...]

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FREE workshop for local Latino business owners seeking contract opportunities with the U of O, May 12

The Eugene Chamber Latino Business Network (LBN) and the University of Oregon (U of O) are partnering to produce a special workshop for Latino business owners called “Doing Business with the University of Oregon.” The workshop will be held Tuesday, May 12 from 5 to 7 pm at the university’s Many Nations Longhouse, at 1630 [...]

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PHOTOS: ASUO Street Faire kicked off today

The spring ASUO Street Faire – held along the pedestrian section of East 13th Avenue – kicked off today and runs through Friday, May 8. The annual event features activities, local arts and crafts, international cuisine, and imported clothing and accessories. According to the Oregon Daily Emerald, “the semiannual fair is a fundraiser for the [...]

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U of O students take action!

Last year students at the University of Oregon held a week long event called Slavery Still Exists. These are some photos from last years event. The event was so successful that they are doing it again this year! The week of April 18-26 will be dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking globally and locally. [...]

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Oregon Daily Emerald strike ends

After a day of discussions with board members, Oregon Daily Emerald staff are returning to their duties as journalists for the student-run newspaper. Both parties agreed to participate in professional mediation next week in an attempt to reach a mutually beneficial resolution. According to their Independent Journalism blog, staff will resume publishing production of the [...]

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