Viewpoints

Autumn 2022

Phillips: UO Is Better Together

Interim President Patrick Phillips on the start of the new year, the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health, and more

Winter 2022

There Is No Ducking The Fight Song

Learning the words to Mighty Oregon is a tough job. But he vowed to do it. With a beer in hand.

Autumn 2020

A Dog’s Disability Leads to Life Lessons in Companionship

Bonds take on different meaning when a dog has a hearing disability

Summer 2020

Voices on Racism

Thought leaders address George Floyd's death and historic momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement

Summer 2020

Letters: Duck Double Agent, Kudos from UO graduate and OQ reader

A tale of two mascots, praise for a UO education and Oregon Quarterly's new look

Summer 2020

Schill on George Floyd Protests, Black Lives Matter, Deady Renaming

UO President Michael Schill on the protests, systemic racism, COVID-19 and moving forward

Spring 2020

Clearcuts, Rose Bowl role models, and memories of Ed Whitelaw

Readers sound off about logging, Duck pride, inspirational teaching, and human rights

Spring 2020

Duck Tale: John Frohnmayer and the Long Game in Golf, Life

What lessons could a golf caddy learn? You don't have to play the game to see what it reveals of human nature

Winter 2020

Memories of tough courses and accomplished alumna

Reflections on learning economics, the late Mary Moody, and excellence at the UO