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UOAA News
June 2010 • UO Homepage • UOAA Homepage • All Issues

Duck Trivia

Which Northern Pacific Railroad magnate and the university's first benefactor in 1881, prevented the closure of the university by paying $7,000 of its $8,181.89 indebtedness?

Henry Villard.

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In This Issue

Top Story

  • Join Your Alumni Association Today!

Advocacy

  • Reimagining the Public University

Campus News

  • All-Guy a Cappella Group Now a Viral Hit
  • Architecture Student Wins National Award
  • Graduation Ceremony to Celebrate in Style
  • Ph. D. Candidate Wins Prestigious Fellowship
  • Researchers Team Up to Address Societal Challenges

Featured Alumni

  • Rosanna Bowles ’79 Goes Global
  • Cornelis A. “Kees”de Kluyver ’70 to head Lundquist
  • Mickey Loomis ’79 a Real Saint
  • LiDoña Wagner’s M.A.’06 Statewide Exhibition

Ducks Giving

  • My Duck Story: Leah Chan
  • O Heroes
  • My Duck Story: Lynae Nelson

Athletics

  • Chip Kelly Supports Troops on Overseas Tour
  • Ducks Sweep Pac-10 Track Titles
  • NCAA Track & Field Championships Headed for Hayward Field
  • Dana Altman Selected Men’s Basketball Coach
  • Academic All American Honored at Jaqua Center

Oregon News

  • Curators Complete Oregon Fossils Book
  • Portraits by Andy Warhol and Gus Van Sant at the JSMA
  • Resources for Student Veterans

Faculty News

  • UO Prof Headed to Australia
  • UO Professor and Graduate Student Making Waves
  • Oregon Law Green Mile Challenge Exceeds Goal

Calendar

  • UOAA Events Calendar

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