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You’re Invited to the Official UO Party in Glendale!
The Ducks are headed to the BCS National Championship and we want you to come along! Whether you have game tickets or not, join the UOAA for the best way to cheer on our Ducks. Sign up now for the UO Official Bowl Tour with exclusive access to The Oregon National Championship Tailgate, Pep Rally, and so much more.
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» For the latest on the Bud Light Fiesta — the epicenter of pre-BCS game festivities — click here…
Campus News
UO: More Applications + More Students = More Competitive
 It's been a big year for the University of Oregon: the Ducks are number one in football, and student enrollment has set another record."This year's record enrollment simply builds on the past few years of record enrollment," said Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Roger Thompson.
» Learn more from KVAL-TV…
 Strong like a Duck
For anyone who’s either watched a game in person this year or seen one on television, the prowess of The Duck — has been nearly as astounding as the guys on the field.
» Read more from the Register-Guard’s Randi Bjornstad after the Ducks beat Washington on November 6th…
University to Honor Four Academic All-Americans
University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere and Director of Athletics Rob Mullens recognized Oregon's four most recent national Academic All-Americans in a ceremony November 5 at the John E Jaqua Center.
» Read more from a November 3 UO Athletics story…
‘The Sing-Off’ Season 2: On the Rocks Clears the Bar
 Go Ducks! In the second episode of the short-run a cappella competition series, "The Sing-Off," the singing pride of the University of Oregon — otherwise known as On the Rocks — did themselves proud, pumping a hiphop tune full of their trademark energy. (Photo: NBC news)
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 Celebrate Champions with the UO
Join Duck fans around the world at champions.uoregon.edu to share your fan photos from this championship season. While you’re there, celebrate the flock of Duck champions around the globe.
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In Memoriam
Wes Sullivan ’43
 The late Wes Sullivan, an editor and columnist in Salem for 56 years, was inducted into the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication's Hall of Achievement on November 5th. Sullivan, a 1943 graduate of UO, joined The Oregon Statesman, a predecessor of the Statesman Journal, after returning from service in World War II. He rose through the ranks to become associate editor in 1968, editor in 1975 and then chairman of the editorial board in 1980.
» Read more from Oregon Live…
 Kenneth Hirsch PhD ’69
Kenneth William Hirsch ’69, born June 15, 1932, in Chicago, Ill., died June 16, 2010, in Napa. Ken was a professor of communication studies at California State University, Sacramento. His research primarily focused on the effects on children of violence in the media, and on effective communication in HIV-prevention programs.
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Patricia Rushton ’62
 Patricia Rushton ’62 made a peaceful transition in her home in Santa Barbara on Saturday, July 31, 2010 after a brave journey with cancer. Her father, age 92, was by her side. Patricia leaves behind her father Roy Rushton, her brothers Richard and Ron Rushton, their wives, six nephews, and eight great-nephews and nieces. Born in Medford, OR, she graduated from UO in 1962 with a BA in Art History, studied painting at SF Art Institute, and then pursued architecture at firms in San Francisco and New York.
» Read a tribute…
 Bennett T. Huffman MFA ’89
Bennett T. Huffman studied and wrote with author Ken Kesey at the University of Oregon which resulted in the completion of his MFA in creative writing in 1989. Continuing his education, Mr. Huffman attended the University of Liverpool, earning a master’s degree in 1997 in British Literature, during which time he completed his thesis, “The Aesthetics of Mortality in the Middle English Lyric; and, in 2001, he earned his PhD in American Literature, titling his dissertation, “Fictional Forms and Social Visions in the Works of Ken Kesey.”
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Featured Alumni
Amanda Marshall ’92
 President Barack Obama has named S. Amanda Marshall ’92 to serve as U.S. attorney for the District of Oregon. Marshall is in charge of the Child Advocacy Section of the Oregon Department of Justice, a position she has held since earlier this year. Previously, she served as Assistant Attorney in Charge of the Child Advocacy Section beginning in 2008 and as an Assistant Attorney General beginning in 2001. From 1996 to 2001, Marshall worked as a Deputy District Attorney for the Coos County District Attorney’s Office.
Monica Harrington ’82
 Monica Harrington’s company, Intersect, was the talk of Web 2.0 Expo in New York City this fall. Intersect adds a social, storytelling aspect to neighborhoods. Users can upload photos and stories about anything in their lives, linking the posts to a specific date and location. Stories can be shared with the whole site or with specific groups.
» Read Seattle 2.0’s profile on Harrington…
Ducks Giving
 Ducks Win Civil War Blood Drive
The results are in. Duck fans outnumbered Beaver fans in this year's Civil War Blood Drive. More than 8,000 blood donations were collected during the annual event from Nov. 4th-20th. The end result was Ducks 4,482 - Beavers 3,903.
» Read more from KVAL-TV…
 Game Day Recycling Program Hits New High
The University of Oregon’s 10-year-old game day recycling program reached a milestone at the Oct. 23 UCLA football game by diverting 42 percent of the 78,996 pounds of waste collected that day at Autzen Stadium.
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Athletics
Oregon’s Pursuit of Perfection Continues
 It is not all that far from the University of Oregon to the University of Phoenix Stadium. The site of the BCS National Championship Game is within the footprint of the Pacific-10 Conference. But if you measure the journey by how far the Oregon Ducks have come in the last 25 years, you would understand the giddiness that enveloped a few otherwise business-like men Saturday evening outside the Oregon locker room.
» Read more from ESPN’s Ivan Maisel…
All Things LaMichael James
 Running back LaMichael James, who was named to Pac-10 All Academic team last month, took a trip to the Big Apple, having been named one of four finalists for the Heisman Trophy. The sophomore All-America from Texarkana, Texas, is the nation’s leading rusher with 1,682 yards and also tops the NCAA in scoring, averaging two touchdowns (12.0 points) per game.
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» Find out about his nomination as Player of Year…
» Learn about his All American status…
Return of the Quack-Remix
Get fired up…watch KVAL’s remix of “Return of the Quack!”
The Oregon Daily Emerald Talks to Casey Matthews
 The "family business" is becoming somewhat of an outdated fixation. With small companies forfeiting left and right, the idea of a son carrying on his father's trade has become passé. Bucking this trend is the Matthews family, where football is passed from generation to generation. Casey, a senior linebacker at Oregon, is the latest to break out of the Matthews clan, and he plans to continue the legacy of gridiron greatness.
» Read the Q & A from the ODE…
 Oregon Fans Can Help Coach Kelly Win the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award
Thanks to Oregon fans who voted at www.coachoftheyear.com, Coach Kelly has been named a finalist for the 2010 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award. This distinguished award honors college coaches who demonstrate responsibility and excellence on and off the field.
» Learn how you can help him win…
 Matthew Knight Arena Special UOAA Ticket Discounts
After years of waiting, Matthew Knight Arena is finally here. The Duck men’s and women’s basketball teams will make their Arena debuts in January, each playing 7 games in the new building this season. Tickets are going fast, so be sure and grab yours right away! Special UO Alumni discounts are available for various men’s and women’s games.
Simply use the promo code UOAA to claim your discount on your ticket order. You won’t want to miss this inaugural season in the new Matthew Knight Arena!
Oregon News
Speed Freak Football
 Early in a game last month against Washington, a running back for the University of Oregon’s powerhouse football team darted through a small opening on the right side of the line, then cut smartly upfield for a seven-yard gain and a first down. A typical-enough play, and good for the home team.
» Read the New York Times article…
 Run with Football Success
The national title game is an opportunity for the University of Oregon to raise its profile and get stronger where it matters most, in the classroom Oregon will win. Mark it down. No way the Ducks come home losers from playing for the national championship of college football.
» Read more from the Oregonian Editorial Board…
Faculty News
Public Records Officer Fulfills Hopes of Creating Transparency
 When University Public Records Officer Elizabeth Denecke walked into her Johnson Hall office for her first day of work on Oct. 11, dozens of backlogged records requests lay waiting for her keen attention. Since the June 1 creation of the University's Office of Public Records, the office's staff members have expedited the process by which the institution makes its internal information available to the public.
» Read more from the Oregon Daily Emerald…
 Chip Kelly wins Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year Award
One day after his team was selected to play in the BCS championship game, University of Oregon head coach Chip Kelly was presented with the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award by the Football Writers Association of America.
» Read more from KMTR TV…
Photo Gallery
Joe Vanderzanden ’87 and wife Auburn grad Carrie show off family colors.
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Class of 1960 enjoy their 50th Reunion at the Eugene Hilton.
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