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| Clarence Harper ’71 M.A. ’73 Receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award |
 Clarence Harper ’71 M.A. ’73 , a volunteer with the Neighborhood Emergency Team since 1995, was awarded a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from Americorps. Harper said he began volunteering with the NET team out of selfish reasons – he wanted to know how to make sure his family and friends were safe in the event of a disaster. But after getting involved with emergency preparedness, he said he realized the altruism of his actions.
“My goal is to reach out to people who are disenfranchised and prevent what happened after Katrina,” Harper said.
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| Business School Grad Selected as Australian Educational Ambassador by Society of Wine Educators |
Annette Stadelman ’89, fine wine manager with Young’s Columbia Distribution in Portland, was awarded the distinctive title of Australian Educational Ambassador by the Society of Wine Educators.
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| In Memoriam: Strawberry K. Gatts PhD ’05 |
 Dr. Strawberry K. Gatts, age 63, died of cancer on Tuesday December 30th, 2008. She held a BA in Psychology, a Masters in Public Administration and a PhD ‘05 from the University of Oregon in Human Physiology specializing in Motor Control and Biomechanics.
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| Kay Porter PhD ’79 Leads Eugene’s Spirited Walkers Marathon Group |
The Spirited Walkers marathon group of Eugene celebrates their 10th anniversary this winter. The group, led by Dr. Kay Porter, UO PhD '79, has helped more than 600 men and women finish the Portland and Eugene marathon as well as the Eugene half marathon.
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| Dennis Dixon Celebrates Super Bowl Win |
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Dennis Dixon with UOAA Staffers Uri Farkas, Lauren Peters and Kim Evans.
Click here to read the full story by Kevin Gorman.
To watch the latest video from Dennis click here.
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| February’s Preferred Partner is BMW of Eugene. |
 Members save at UO Alumni Preferred Partners businesses locally and regionally. From Seattle to Portland to Central Oregon down to San Francisco, your UOAA member card will get you savings at a variety of great businesses. This month’s featured preferred partner is BMW of Eugene.
Purchase a NEW BMW & receive a Gift Certificate for up to $100 for your favorite local restaurant!  Your NEW BMW includes a 4 yr. or 50,000 mile warranty & 4yr. or 50,000 mile full maintenance. All scheduled maintenance included on new BMW's. (Oil services, inspections, brake pads & rotors & wiper blades!) Plus get 10% OFF your service bill ($100 max. discount) or 15% OFF BMW Lifestyle Boutique or original BMW accessories. Visit BMW of Eugene today & experience BMW, the "Ultimate Driving Machine"
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| Duck Fun Facts |
 A survey conducted by the National Research Council ranks the UO seventh in the nation for the number of Native Americans receiving PhD's.
 Groundbreaking scientific research at the UO has an impact worldwide on the disciplines of physical chemistry and chemical physics. Science Watch magazine ranks the university ninth among the nation's top twenty-five institutions in papers most frequently cited by other researchers. |
| Duck Love Stories |
 February 14th is Valentines Day! We asked alumni to send in stories on how they met at the UO.
Click here to read their stories and submit your own. |
| Len Casanova and UOAA Want You |
 Do you have a great story to share with your fellow UO alumni via an upcoming enewsletter?
Click here to send your story idea. Please include your name, story idea and
any sources/links to information.
Leonard Joseph "Len" Casanova (June 12, 1905 - September 30, 2002) coached football for nearly 20 years, from 1946 to 1966, at the University of Oregon. He is a 1977 inductee to the College Football Hall of Fame. |
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| February
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Feb 3, San Jose, CA
Oregon Alumni Happy Hour - Bay Area Chapter
Relax, mingle and meet fellow Ducks in San Jose.
Feb 4, Denver, C0
Duck Social Hour - Denver Chapter
Relax, mingle and meet fellow Ducks in Denver.
Feb. 5, Tempe, AZ
Oregon Alumni Night at Wells Fargo Arena
Join fellow Duck fans as the Oregon Basketball team takes on the Arizona State Sun Devils!
Feb. 5, Bend, OR
Oregon Club of Central Oregon Signing Day Dinner
Oregon Club of Central Oregon Signing Day Dinner fundraiser for the Duck Athletic Fund.
Feb 6- Feb 7, New York, NY
Alumni Weekend with University of Oregon Track and Field
Join fellow NYC Ducks in cheering on the UO Track and Field Team at the Armory
Feb. 19, Seattle, WA
Oregon Young Alumni Happy Hour
Socialize, network, and enjoy an after-work happy hour with other Puget Sound Young Alumni
Feb. 27, Honolulu, HI
Ducks On the Beach 2009
Reception and Silent Auction
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| Class of 1959 Gift Set for UO Alumni Center |
 Responding to a challenge from last year’s reunion class (1958), who made a record anniversary gift to the Cheryl Ramberg Ford and Allyn Ford Alumni Center totaling $158,000, the Class of 1959 is excited to announce that their 50th Anniversary class gift will also go to the Alumni Center fundraising campaign. They plan to break the previous year’s record by raising at least $159,000 for the exciting project.
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| Campaign Oregon: It’s a Wrap! |
 On December 31, 2008, the University of Oregon concluded the most successful private fundraising campaign in state history. Find out more from President Frohmayer and watch a video on the most successful private fundraising campaign in state history.
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| UO Students Give Back |
 University of Oregon students will spend this spring break volunteering to better their communities. The Service Learning Program (SLP), a Holden Leadership Center partner, has organized two Alternative Spring Break trips for undergraduates from March 21-28th.
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(Pictured above UO students Zach Wagner and Veronika Beyers at Project Open Hand community kitchen in San Francisco during the 2008 Alternative Spring Break trip.)
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| Ducks’ Visit Lessens Pain of Family’s Loss |
 
Walter Thurmond III and Patrick Chung pictured above. |
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"The television was in the other room, and occasionally someone would check on what was going on a thousand miles away, where the Ducks were playing in the Holiday Bowl. He’d return with an update, and then everyone would get back to quiet conversations, prayers and tears around the bedside. Andrew Meinert’s fight with cancer ended Tuesday night, about 7:45."
For the entire story, click here.
Story by Register Guard columnist George Schroeder. Originally published Jan 4, 2009.
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| New Website Launched for the UO College of Arts and Sciences
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| 50th Year Reunion Planning Underway for UO Class of 1959 |
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If you’re a graduate of the class of 1959, join the fun on
April 30-May 2.
Events include:
- Welcome reception with President Frohnmayer
- Campus Tours and Symposiums
- Induction into Order of Emerald Society
- Dinner and dancing at the Valley River Inn
Special reunion rates at the Phoenix Inn. Call 1-800-344-0131 and mention the UO class of 1959 for a special rate.
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| UO Day at the State Capitol - February 25 |
The Office of Government and Community Relations invites everyone to help advocate for support of University of Oregon on Wednesday, February 25th at “UO Day at the Capitol.” The Legislature will make difficult decisions this year that may have a tremendous impact on the University of Oregon. By volunteering, you can help us keep the university strong and vibrant.
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| Join the Governor’s Food Drive |
 The UO Alumni Association invites everyone to join the annual Governor's Food Drive. Running from February 1-28, this food drive is the Oregon Food Bank Network's largest food and fundraiser. Since its inception in 1982, the Governor’s and State Employee Food Drive has raised more than 51-million pounds of food. The UOAA is participating with other UO and state employees to raise money and pounds of food for Oregonians in need.
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| Welcome to our Newest Life Members |
 Click here to see a list of Life Members who joined in the month of January!
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