UO scientists are among a group whose latest field work suggests ongoing volcanic eruptions may threaten Iceland’s most densely populated region and vital infrastructure. “Nature is never regular,” says Ilya Bindeman, a UO volcanologist and earth sciences professor. “We don't know how long and how frequently it will continue for the next ten or even hundred years.” (Photo: Valentin Troll, Uppsala University)
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What you need to know about one BIG change
Athletics may be in the spotlight, but the UO’s August 2 move to the Big Ten conference promises academic gain, too, as the university aligns with seventeen of the country’s top schools. In the summer 2024 issue you’ll learn about our new conference mates, student summer adventures, new scientific work in the field of aging, and the roots of one of the towering assets of the Eugene campus—trees!
The Beauty of Campus in Tree Dimensions
Native species, thriving transplants, and majestic memorials contribute to the UO experience
From Arafat to the Dalai Lama, Alum Shielded Leaders
Cam Burks, BS ’96, put himself in harm’s way as a special agent for the US and global dignitaries
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Friends, colleagues remember the UO’s Lyllye Reynolds-Parker
The former academic adviser, who died Aug. 22, was a beloved member of the campus community
Learn about the UO and Big Ten through a popular word game
Take a few minutes to play the university’s version of The New York Times’ Connections game
Four UO researchers win NSF awards for early career faculty
The prestigious CAREER Awards offer five years of funding for innovative research projects
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Party like it’s 1999 at the 25th Reunion!
Calling the classes of 1998–2000: Mark your calendars for October 25–26, 2024, to celebrate the first-ever 25th reunion on the Eugene campus. Visit the UO Alumni Association online to learn more! Registration opens in July 2024.
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