2021 Viewbook by University of Oregon

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

WE ARE CHANGE MAKERS AND BIG DREAMERS, WITH OUR HANDS IN THE DIRT AND OUR EYES ON THE COSMOS. WE’RE SOLUTIONS ORIENTED AND COMMUNITY FOCUSED, RESOURCEFUL AND COLLABORATIVE, AND WE DON’T SHY AWAY FROM A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.

WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF STORIES AND OF DATA, IN UPENDING THE CONVENTIONAL WHILE LEARNING FROM OUR HISTORY. WE APPRECIATE OUR COMMONALITIES AND CELEBRATE OUR DIFFERENCES, AND WE VALUE THOSE WHO CHALLENGE OUR ASSUMPTIONS.

WE ARE DUCKS

An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. ©2020 University of Oregon SSEM0820 5566

DUCKS EXPAND HORIZONS UO Alumni and Faculty 1900s

1907

1922

2000s

Esther Pohl Lovejoy is appointed the first woman to direct a department of health in a major US city.

Lila Acheson Wallace cofounds Reader’s Digest.

1942

1962

Minoru Yasui protests wartime curfews. His activism leads to reparations for Japanese-Americans in 1988.

Edwin Coleman II is hired. His work leads to the creation of the ethnic studies department.

1970

1981

Bill Bowerman uses a waffle iron to fashion the first prototype of the Nike Waffle Trainer.

2002

Biologist George Streisinger clones the first vertebrate: a zebrafish.

2007

Tinker Hatfield’s iconic “O” design is adopted as the official UO logo.

Ann Curry wins an Emmy for her reporting on the Darfur crisis with NBC Nightly News.

2015

A team of physicists including UO researchers detect a gravitational wave for the first time.

2018

Mustafa Kasubhai becomes the first Muslim-American seated on a US federal court.

SO MUCH MORE

Honoring Native Peoples and Lands The University of Oregon is located on Kalapuya Ilihi, the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people. Following treaties between 1851 and 1855, Kalapuya people were dispossessed of their indigenous homeland by the United States government and forcibly removed to the Coast Reservation in Western Oregon. Today, their descendants are citizens of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon, and continue to make important contributions in their communities, at the UO, and across the land now referred to as Oregon.

UNIVERSITY OF

OREGON TABLE OF CONTENTS 8

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 8

Facts and Figures

10 Research 12 Majors, Minors, and Programs 14 Humanities 16 Natural Sciences 18 Social Sciences 20 Business 22 Art and Design 24 Education 26 Journalism and Communication 28 Music and Dance 30 Honors College

STUDENT LIFE 32 Housing and Dining 34 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 36 Get Involved 38 The Great Outdoors

40 LOCATION 40 Pacific Northwest 42 Eugene, Oregon

NEXT STEPS 44 Costs and Financial Aid 46 Admissions

Willamette River: Runs through the UO with main campus on one side and football, baseball, and soccer facilities on the other, connected by a footbridge

Autzen Stadium: ESPN and Sports Illustrated have called it one of the nation’s top 10 venues to watch a college football game

Urban Farm: You can grow your own vegetables here Yamada Language Center: Study more than 50 languages here

Pre’s Trail: One of the most famous running trails in the world

Lillis Business Complex: Features one of the largest solar installations in the Northwest

Price Science Commons: Features the first (and only) big data visualization lab in the state of Oregon

Lawrence Hall: Student art galleries

Allen Hall: The UO’s journalism, PR, advertising, and media studies hub

Tykeson Hall: Your one‑stop destination for comprehensive academic and career advising

Chapman Hall: Home to the honors college Memorial Quad: The perfect spot to read a book and catch some sun

Knight Library: Built in 1937, this perennial favorite study spot is one of seven UO libraries—don’t miss the Special Collections room

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art: Extensive permanent collections and rotation exhibitions, all free for students

OUR CAMPUS IS A

WITH MORE THAN

REPRESENTING

295

500+

ACRE ARBORETUM

TREES

VARIETIES

Matthew Knight Arena: The court is designed to look like a clearing “deep in the woods”

Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact: Long name, big vision: to shorten the timeline between scientific discovery and societal impact

Lokey Laboratories: Our not-so-secret underground research lab

Oregon Hall: Home to Admissions; Financial Aid; the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence; Multicultural Education, Engagement, and Student Success; and Accessibility Education

Many Nations Longhouse: Designed by a member of the Choctaw and Cherokee tribes

Black Cultural Center: A place for UO students to share and celebrate Black culture Sand Court: Where Gritz, a game combining a net and Frisbee, was invented Knight Law Center: Home to the UO School of Law, where you can get a legal studies minor or try a course with world-class law professors

EMU Beehives: The roof of the EMU is home to three hives of honeybees, working overtime to keep our campus pollinated

Moon Tree: Grown from a seed that orbited the moon on Apollo 14 Rec Center: This award-winning facility includes eight workout studios, a 12-lane lap pool, 20 sport courts, and a 30-foot climbing wall

Erb Memorial Union (EMU): Home to a radio station, glass blowing studio, and dozens of delicious dishes

Hayward Field: The freshly overhauled birthplace of Nike innovation is among the world’s finest track and field facilities

Outdoor Program Barn: The jumping-off point for any Oregon adventure—meet up here, then get out there Gerlinger Lawn: Stop by on a sunny spring day for intramural grass volleyball

Experience it for yourself The best way to get to know the UO is to be here yourself. We offer many opportunities for prospective students and their families to tour campus, ask questions, and connect with current students and staff. Mix and match the options to create a visit that works for you—virtual or in person, structured or DIY, in a group or one-on-one. We can’t wait to meet you! visit.uoregon.edu virtual.uoregon.edu

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TOP COMPANIES WHERE

DUCKS WORK AVERAGE TIME TO GRADUATION

4 YEARS

ADIDAS AIRBNB AMAZON APPLE FACEBOOK GOOGLE INTEL MICROSOFT NIKE PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS SALESFORCE WIEDEN+KENNEDY DUCKS HAVE WON THE NOBEL PRIZE, PULITZER PRIZE, MACARTHUR “GENIUS” GRANT, AND THE TONY AND OSCAR AWARDS

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS Together, we’ll help you navigate your path, reduce barriers, and show

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN OREGON FOR GRADUATION RATES

#1 PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN OREGON FOR RETENTION OF FRESHMEN TO THE SOPHOMORE YEAR ONE OF

2 PACIFIC NORTHWEST INSTITUTIONS IN THE PRESTIGIOUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES

prospective employers why you’re the right person for the job.

career.uoregon.edu alumnistories.uoregon.edu advising.uoregon.edu

79% OF CLASSES HAVE FEWER THAN 50 STUDENTS

83% OF LECTURES ARE TAUGHT BY FACULTY

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO

16:1 9

uoregon.edu/research

A student seeks new drug therapies for Alzheimer’s disease using the roundworm, C. elegans, which was engineered to express a human disease gene.

A PLACE FOR THE

CURIOUS We’re a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), meaning we’re one of the top 36 public research universities in the nation. We’re one of two AAU members in the Pacific Northwest, and the only one in Oregon. Ducks dive into research to find answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions. We’re using big data to save and improve lives, striving to predict earthquakes and prevent deadly disease. We’re combining expertise across disciplines in math, biology, and genomics with bioengineering, neuroengineering, and precision medicine to fight cancer. We’re redefining research education with the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, shaping the next generation of scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs, ready to serve Oregon, the nation, and the world.

Research

A HEAD START ON DISCOVERY Innovation is our favorite UO tradition. That’s why we have the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium—to highlight the outstanding original research, creative work, and community-based projects our undergraduates produce. Whether you’re interested in Latin American street art as political protest or focused ion beam scanning electron microscopes, the Undergraduate Research Symposium is the place to present, discover, and collaborate. undergradsymposium.uoregon.edu

TIER 1 NATIONAL PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

73% OF STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY

$1B HOME FOR BIOENGINEERS, SCIENTISTS, AND ENTREPRENEURS TO ACCELERATE SCIENTIFIC IMPACT: THE KNIGHT CAMPUS

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

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M a jors, M inors, a n d P rogr a ms

Ethics* Ethnic Studies M

Accounting

European Studies*

Advertising African Studies* Anthropology

Arabic Studies* Architecture M Art

Art and Technology Art History M

F Family and Human Services Folklore and Public Culture M

Music

Music Composition

Geography M

Music: Popular Music

German M

Music Performance

Black Studies*

German and Scandinavian Studies*

Music Technology M

Business Administration M

Global Health*

C Chemistry M Chinese M Cinema Studies Classical Civilization* Classics Comics and Cartoon Studies* Communication Disorders and Sciences Comparative Literature M Computer and Information Science M Computer Information Technology* Creative Writing*

D Dance M Data Science Digital Humanities* Disability Studies*

Greek*

H Historic Preservation*

programs in these areas:

Couples and Family Therapy

Native American Studies*

Dentistry

Medicine

Philosophy M

Pharmacy

Interior Architecture M

Physics M

Physical Therapy

International Studies M

Planning, Public Policy and Management M

School Psychology

Political Science M

Veterinary Medicine

Humanities

I Italian M

J Japanese M Journalism Judaic Studies M

K Korean*

L Landscape Architecture M Latin*

Economics M

Leadership and Administrative Skills*

Environmental Studies M

certificate and graduate

Music Theory

Forensic Science

Latinx Studies*

Environmental Science

and preparation for

Nonprofit Administration*

Human Physiology

East Asian Studies*

Entrepreneurship*

We provide advising

Elementary Education

Earth Sciences M

English M

BEYOND MAJORS

Neuroscience

History M

Latin American Studies M

Educational Foundations

Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning*

Music: Jazz Studies Music: History and Literature

Biology

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies M

Music Education

General Social Science

French

Theater Arts M

Multimedia*

Music: Audio Production*

General Science

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Middle East— North Africa Studies*

Food Studies*

Biochemistry

Sustainable Business*

Media Studies M Medieval Studies M

Asian Studies

Sports Business*

Mathematics and Computer Science

Students from the School of Journalism and Communication’s Science and Memory cohort document the Alaskan forest service at McKilney Lake as they measure effects of invasive plants on the salmon population.

Law Occupational Therapy

Secondary Education

Product Design M In addition, many majors

Psychology M

offer concentrations

Public Relations

that allow you to further

customize your degree, including database and

Queer Studies*

informatics, equity and

social justice, finance, marketing, operations

Religious Studies M

and business analytics,

Romance Languages

software development,

Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies M

and more.

S Scandinavian* Sociology M

Legal Studies*

South Asian Studies*

Linguistics M

Southeast Asian Studies*

Spanish M

Marine Biology

Spatial Data Science and Technology

Mathematics M

Special Education*

* Minor M

Major also available as a Minor Beginning fall 2021

25% OF INCOMING FRESHMEN ENROLL UNDECLARED, OR AS WE REFER TO IT, “EXPLORING”

HUMANITIES cas.uoregon.edu/humanities

The humanities explain what makes us tick, and explore how people express themselves—to each other, on stage, on paper, on film, on the internet. They encompass all those aspects of the world beyond the reach of algorithms and machines.

COLLEGE OF

ARTS AND SCIENCES

The humanities help us evaluate, negotiate, and create complex networks of social, economic, and environmental relationships, and make sense of a constant stream of sometimes conflicting messages. The fundamental task of the humanities is to deepen and enrich our sense of meaningful connection. How do you want to connect with your world?

ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES Your assignment: convey your vision for the future of Mount Hood National Forest through a written public testimony—and a 15-second Instagram video. This is just one of the projects for the introductory environmental humanities course. It’s a different way to study the environment—through creative approaches that just might be what’s needed to address the world’s biggest natural challenges.

AVA JAMERSON MAJOR: CHINESE AND FINANCE HOMETOWN: EUGENE, OR

Language and data, college town and massive metropolis, theory and practice— Ava has spent her college career exploring intersections. As a Chinese major, Ava participated in the capstone year of the Chinese Flagship program, spending six months at Nanjing University and six months interning at a marketing agency in Shanghai. After working with brands like Starbucks and Lay’s in China, Ava’s ready to turn her international résumé into a career.

Cinema studies students explore the creative process in a music video production course.

Humanities

CO L L EGE O F ARTS AND SCIENCES

BEN SAUNDERS PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH

Ben is fascinated by the ways powerful forms of representation can change how we see the world. He has analyzed a wide variety of these in his books, ranging from the theater of Shakespeare to the ironies of Marvelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Iron Man. He cofounded the first in the nation undergraduate minor in comics and cartoon studies and recently curated the largest transmedia museum exhibition ever devoted to the Marvel Universe.

COLLEGE OF

ARTS AND SCIENCES

GERI RICHMOND PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR, PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY

National Medal of Science, Linus Pauling Legacy Award, Priestley Medal of the American Chemical Society—you’d be hard-pressed to find a scientist more decorated than Geri working with undergraduates. Because she’s passionate about helping students fall in love with science, she makes time in her busy schedule to lead two programs for undergraduate researchers.

N at u r a l S c i e n c e s

Marine biology students comb through tidepools for wildlife near the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston, Oregon.

NATURAL SCIENCES

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New treatments for Alzheimer’s, more sustainable land management, faster secure computer networks—major scientific innovations don’t just pop up out of nowhere. While the public might only notice the end result, in the natural sciences, we know big breakthroughs are the result of years of step-by-step work: asking questions, gathering data, trial and failure and retrial. This is where you’ll learn to research health inheritance, to experiment on volcanic flow, to theorize about quantum computing, to model molecules and decode DNA. It’s where you’ll create theories about the human mind, cures for the human body, and ways to heal the environment. This is where we work together to create new knowledge daily so we can share it with the world.

THE SCIENCE OF SPEED From prosthetic foot design to stress fracture prevention, the Bowerman Sports Science Clinic is the hot spot for health and fitness research. Faculty, grad students, and undergrads work together every day to find the limits of human potential—and then push them just a bit further. bssc.uoregon.edu

SAM PRAKEL MAJOR: CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY HOMETOWN: VERSAILLES, OH

Reflecting on his decision to become a Duck, Sam says he fell in love with Eugene and the campus. Clark Honors College was a huge factor, as well as his belief that he could “write his own story” with the UO track team. His honors thesis—new chemical tools to detect hydrogen sulfide in the human body—passed with distinction, the highest honor possible. He envisions medical school in his future, but his current focus is running professionally.

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cas.uoregon.edu/social-sciences

Science doesn’t only live in labs. It’s alive in the everyday, in all the ordinary, extraordinary, seemingly inexplicable things people do. From fighting disease to understanding conflict to ending racism, the social sciences can explain why we do what we do and find ways to positively influence the world. You’ll learn to observe, analyze, and take the long view. You’ll conduct field research and apply technology to more astutely explain human behavior. Work together to find solutions for what ails society. Where do you want to start?

COMMUNITY ECONOMICS Graduate with honors and help your community along the way. The Economic Analysis of Community Issues is a capstone research series that gives economics students experience in applying theory to real-world issues while fulfilling the departmental honors research requirement. You’ll spend two terms diving into a locallyimportant topic such as juvenile justice center referrals, public transit revenue, or housing affordability. At the end of your project, your research will provide the local community or state real answers to important questions.

ALAÍ REYES-SANTOS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, INDIGENOUS, RACE, AND ETHNIC STUDIES

Alaí was launching a new course—Race, Ethics, Justice—when reports surfaced from her native Puerto Rico. Hurricane Maria had left a humanitarian crisis in its wake. After consulting with her class, Alaí scrapped her original curriculum. The crisis became a case study, as students researched how natural disasters impact vulnerable communities. Funds were raised and Alaí accompanied a small cohort to the island to deliver supplies and document Puerto Ricans’ stories. The entire class experience resulted in the UO Puerto Rico Project, a website of educational resources through the lens of social justice.

Socia l Sciences

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Biological anthropology students get interactive instruction in anatomy and human evolution in the anthropology bone lab.

COLLEGE OF

ARTS AND SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

LAUREN LANAHAN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MANAGEMENT

Awarded an undergraduate teaching award, Lauren mentors business majors through the required capstone course. She runs a tight ship: phones off and laptops shut. Participation is 25 percent of their grade. She pushes studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comfort zones and challenges them to find their voice. Her goal? That every student learns to think critically, feels empowered and confident, and develops professionalism to make them successful after graduation.

Business

L UND Q UIST CO L L EGE O F B USINESS

business.uoregon.edu

LUNDQUIST COLLEGE OF

BUSINESS

In today’s world, business isn’t just about business. It’s about cultures and collaboration, the environment, the economy, and the world. It’s an intersection where unstoppable forces crash into immovable objects—where calamities must be averted and opportunities are everywhere, ready to be seized. This is where we live, evaluate, work together—not only to assemble our careers, but to make sure our careers have an impact on the world around us.

Majors and Concentrations Accounting Business Administration with concentrations in: Finance Entrepreneurship Marketing

Operations and Business Analytics Sports Business

MASTERS IN FOUR With AP or IB credit, earn a bachelor’s degree in three years and a master’s degree in one additional year. The Lundquist College of Business offers two 3+1 options: ACCOUNTING 3+1: Earn your master of accounting degree FINANCE 3+1: Earn your master of science in finance degree

ALESSANDRA RODRIGUEZ MAJOR: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH A CONCENTRATION IN SPORTS BUSINESS; NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION MINOR HOMETOWN: TRACY, CA

Alessandra knew she wanted to study something business related. But she also wanted to be involved in athletics. So she joined the Warsaw Sports Business Club. She connected with The front windows of Lillis Hall house two of the business complex’s five photovoltaic solar glass arrays, which generate enough electricity to power seven homes year-round.

industry professionals, built on what she learned in class, and gained confidence. With the support of professors and advisors, she honed her skills and landed marketing internships with the UO Athletic Department and the Portland Timbers.

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Art and Design

CO L L EGE O F DESIGN

COLLEGE OF

DESIGN design.uoregon.edu

World-renowned, the College of Design encompasses architecture; landscape architecture; interior architecture; studio art; art and technology; product design; art history; and planning, public policy, and management. Our programs are premier destinations in their fields— architecture leading the nation in sustainability; art known for its innovative approaches; and planning, public policy and management preparing future community leaders. At the College of Design, you’ll discover how to become a world-class creative and find ways to improve the lives of people, their cities, and the environment everywhere.

NAILY NEVAREZ MAJOR: ART AND TECHNOLOGY HOMETOWN: AURORA, OR

As the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Naily has been passionate about immigrant rights since she can remember. Combining this passion with her illustration, animation, and research skills, she created “Wavering Stripes” for her thesis project, an interactive website telling the stories of every person who perished in detention on the US-Mexico border. After graduating, Naily will begin a Product design students work on a prototype for a commuter bike helmet in their senior studio course.

fellowship in the Humanity in Action program, which trains young people to be leaders on issues related to human and minority rights.

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

COLLEGE OF

EDUCATION education.uoregon.edu

We teach elementary and secondary teachers to teach better. We also train administrators and counselors, school psychologists and family therapists, human service providers and clinicians. COUNTLESS HOURS OF SERVICE Family and human services students have contributed thousands of hours

US News and World Report has ranked our special education program number three in the nation for 19 years running. When it comes to research, our impact on educational and social systems is felt far and wide. If you learned to read in the US in the past 50 years,

of fieldwork into the Eugene area

our curriculum probably taught you how. Together, our faculty and

and Lane County since 1998, equal to

students are finding new ways to help people, especially kids, reach

millions of dollars in staff services.

their full potential.

EMILY TANNERSMITH

PREVENTION SCIENCE INSTITUTE This multidisciplinary institute connects experts in

PROFESSOR OF PREVENTION SCIENCE, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

psychology, neuroscience, development, education, and other fields to predict human behavior and develop effective methods to prevent behavioral health problems and promote

Emily is an applied research methodologist, combining sociology and statistics to identify best practices

healthy behaviors. Five years in, the institute has earned more than $37 million in grants: we like to think of it as $37 million closer to saving the world.

in the prevention and treatment of behavioral challenges among youth. In her lab at the UO’s Prevention Science Institute, Emily’s current work examines the effectiveness of interventions and the societal factors that either inhibit or promote student well-being.

E d u c at i o n

CO L L EGE O F EDUCATION

RANKED

4TH IN THE NATION AMONG PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS BY US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

SCHOOL OF

JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION journalism.uoregon.edu

Telling stories to inform, engage, and move people to action requires more than communication skills. It takes the ability to think critically and strategically, the resilience to adapt to an ever-evolving media landscape, and the opportunity to practice it all in the field. That’s why we anchor the knowledge gained in the classroom with active

15 FACULTY AND ALUMNI PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS

participation on award-winning publications, in student-run agencies with realworld clients, on working trips around the globe, and during paid internships.

TROY ELIAS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ADVERTISING

BROOKLYNN LOISELLE

79% OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS

MAJOR: PUBLIC RELATIONS; BUSINESS AND PSYCHOLOGY MINORS HOMETOWN: PORTLAND, OR

In the fight against climate change,

widespread engagement is key. Troy’s

Brooklynn loves sports. She’s such a

work focuses on the level of support

huge fan that while working games for

for climate action among people of

KWVA student radio, she realized she

color. His research shows this support

couldn’t be an impartial sportscaster.

runs deep, but non-minorities don’t

How could she not cheer for her

always realize it. In fact, Troy believes

favorites? Focusing on writing, the

that if more people understood that

SOJC honors student served as a peer

minority communities care about

writing coach and got involved in Allen

climate change, the movement would

Hall Public Relations. She traveled with

be even more powerful. Working in

other students to Doha, Qatar, to get

connection with the Center for Science

real-life experience covering the 2019

Communication Research, Troy aims

IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field

to help climate change organizations,

Championships. With her degree in PR

brands, and journalists understand

and an internship with the Hoffman

evidence-based ways to include and

Agency, Brooklynn is eager to create

communicate with communities of color.

strategic game plans for her clients.

J o u r n a l i s m a n d C o mm u n i c at i o n

SCHOO L O F JOURNA L IS M AND CO M M UNICATION

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Allen Hall Advertising and Allen Hall Public Relations Student-run agencies, real-world clients

Duck TV Student-run TV studio that produces weekly news, sports, and creative shows

Media in Ghana Six-week internship practicing cross-cultural communication in Accra

OR Magazine The nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first student-produced tablet magazine

Science and Memory Students learn how to communicate about complex environmental issues at sites around the world

An editing team looks over proofs for Flux, a studentproduced magazine that has accumulated more than 270 awards in 20 years.

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HABIB IDDRISU ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DANCE AND ETHNOMUSICOLOGY

Movement, rhythm, history, and stories—the magic happens when you blend them all together. Habib, named Ghana’s best dancer in 1993, founded the UO’s Dema African Dance and Drumming Ensemble, open to all students, faculty, and staff. The artists of Dema weave multiple modes of visual and physical storytelling from across Africa into what Habib calls a total African performance experience.

Music and Dance

SCHOO L O F M USIC AND DANCE

SCHOOL OF

MUSIC AND DANCE

music.uoregon.edu dance.uoregon.edu

The premier educational institution of music and dance in the Pacific Northwest, this is the home stage for one of the largest full-time, in-residence music faculties in the West. World-class faculty members—renowned performers themselves— teach an astonishing diversity of courses, guide more than 30 student ensembles, and manage more than 300 shows annually, featuring visiting professors, guest artists, faculty artists, and students in our state-of-the-art facilities. Here, you’ll discover countless opportunities to hone your craft and shine in the spotlight.

DUCKS ARE SONGBIRDS Our award-winning chamber choir doesn’t just sing from the heart. Director and Professor Sharon J. Paul incorporates techniques gleaned from cognitive neuroscience research to keep singers fully engaged.

LEXI SLOVIK MAJOR: MUSIC TECHNOLOGY HOMETOWN: CRESTLINE, CA

Lexi transformed her lamp into a musical instrument for a performance with the Oregon Electronic Device Orchestra. She had a little help from the technology that Hollywood uses to design one-of-a-kind sounds like spaceships, aliens, and light sabers. Next, Lexi’s building a guitar-like instrument out of infrared sensors and a programmable computer chip.

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TEMERITY BAUER MAJOR: BIOLOGY; CHEMISTRY MINOR HOMETOWN: HENDERSON, NV

As a member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes, Temerity was determined to channel her UO education into service for her community. In just two years, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become a codirector of the Native American Student Union, presented on a study with the UO Institute of Neuroscience, reestablished the UO American Indian Science and Engineering Society, and researched forced sterilization of Native American women. Her interests in addressing tribal health issues earned her the prestigious Udall Undergraduate Scholarship. Up next? Research at Harvard Medical School and shadowing doctors through the Four Directions Summer Research Program.

H o n o r s C o ll e g e

C L AR K HONORS CO L L EGE

ROBERT D. CLARK

HONORS COLLEGE honors.uoregon.edu

You don’t have to choose between a small liberal arts college and a research university to get both personalized attention and large university resources. In the Clark Honors College, you’ll find discussion-based classes that replace the normal UO general-education requirements, with as few as 10 students. The goal: foster original research and an intense, creative exchange of ideas. Our award-winning faculty members work closely with a tight-knit group of exceptional students from every major, department, and school, teaching honors college courses and advising on the thesis every honors college student produces before graduation.

BECOME [YOUR NAME HERE], ESQ. Our 3 + 3 Program grants qualified honors college students automatic admission to the UO School of Law and shaves a full year off the typical path to a doctor of jurisprudence degree. The prelaw liberal arts program develops the critical thinking and communication skills you’ll need, and the Oregon law curriculum prepares you for a successful legal career.

The small class sizes in the honors college reinforce the cohort feel. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

STUDENT LIFE

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Housing and Dining

housing.uoregon.edu

Living on campus is about connection: to friends, resources, and seriously good food. Your residence hall is your home. It’s a place to make friends, explore your identity, and make memories. Our residence halls are designed to enhance your life on campus, with live‑in faculty members, study spaces, traveling tutors and advisors, music practice rooms, and makerhacker spaces. You can even choose to select a community that’s linked to your area of study, personal and cultural identities, or interests.

Make connections Students living together in Academic Residential Communities take core courses together during the year and share a lead faculty member. • Art + Design

• LGBTQIA+ Scholars

• Business

• Media and Social Action

• Environmental Leaders

• Native American and

• Global Engagement

Indigenous Studies

• Health Sciences

• Performing Artists Collective

• Honors College

• Thrive: Healthy Living

• Latinx Scholars

• Umoja Black Scholars

Residential Communities bring together students with similar identities or values. • Creative Practice

• Quiet

• Gender Equity

• Wellness

• Multicultural housing.uoregon.edu/communities

AN EPICUREAN OBSESSION Sushi or an açaí bowl? A comforting bowl of soup and a grilled cheese? Looking for something gluten-free and vegan? Or maybe you just want some coffee and a place to study. No problem. Our nine dining locations offer you a place to kick back, meet up, hide out, and fuel up with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Or you can practice your own culinary skills in one of our community kitchens.

EQUITY AND

INCLUSION A CONTINUING COMMITMENT

D i v e r s i t y, Eq u i t y, a n d I n c l u s i o n

ONE OF THE

TOP 20 PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES FOR GRADUATING UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS

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Diversity at the University of Oregon is more than numbers and percentages. It’s about communities and individuals: students, professors, and staff members, with unique identities, experiences, and perspectives. We’re committed to continuously building an equitable and inclusive community. We know it takes intention, humility, and a willingness to listen to and learn from the people around us. It takes critical thinking and sometimes changes to our behaviors. It’s an evolving conversation with no endpoint—a continuous commitment to be and do better. Our community is at our best when we affirm, respect,

34% OF FRESHMEN ARE ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES

15% HISPANIC OR LATINO

14% ASIAN AMERICAN

5% BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

support, and celebrate what makes us different along with the common threads that tie us together.

3% NATIVE AMERICAN

2% ONE OF THE TOP 25 LGBTQ-FRIENDLY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES —CAMPUS PRIDE INDEX

HAWAIIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER A growing number of our students identify with more than one race or ethnicity. 35

300+

2.4K

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

STUDENT EVENTS EACH YEAR

MULTICULTURAL AND IDENTITY-BASED CENTERS AND GROUPS

CLUB SPORTS

INTRAMURAL LEAGUES, EVENTS, AND TOURNAMENTS

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BIRDS OF A

FEATHER Talking about the flock might seem like an excuse to use one of our (many) duck puns, but much like our feathered friends, we really believe in the power of community. The UO is a big pond, but the connections you’ll find make it feel much smaller. This is where you’ll find the people who will be your confidants, study buddies, colleagues, and cheerleaders. It’s where you’ll bond over the things you have in common, and exchange perspectives on what you don’t. Ballroom dance, rock climbing, glassblowing, esports, political activism—whatever your interests, this is your time to explore, dive deep, and find your flock.

G e t I n v o lv e d

33 DIVISION I NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

We get

OUTDOORS

T h e G r e at O u t d o o r s

Students enjoy a campfire on the Oregon coast, 70Â miles from campus.

Our campus is smack-dab in the middle of some of the most beautiful places to be outside anywhere. Our Outdoor Program was one of the first of its kind when UO students banded together to organize group trips in 1967. More than half a century later, it’s still the first stop for any kind of outdoor adventure. Camping, rafting, biking, climbing— Ducks can explore solo with low-cost gear rental or join a group trip or workshop, with plenty of options for different physical abilities and experience levels. You can even plan and lead your own outings with the Common Adventure program. Attend a trip initiator training, pick your destination, and gather friends new and old to explore all the Northwest has to offer.

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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

LOCATION

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THE STATE OF OREGON HAS:

Pa c i f i c N o r t h w e s t

48%

115K

363

OF THE STATE COVERED IN FOREST

MILES OF RIVERS

MILES OF SCENIC COASTLINE

MOUNTAIN PEAKS OVER 8,200 FEET

WASHINGTON

PORTLAND

EUGENE

1-HOUR DRIVE

THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS

THE PACIFIC OCEAN

2-HOUR DRIVE

OREGON

IDAHO

CRATER LAKE 2.5-HOUR DRIVE

ASHLAND 3-HOUR DRIVE

REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK 5-HOUR DRIVE

CALIFORNIA

NEVADA

Where we are has a lot to say about who we are This is our ecosystem. We’re immersed in nature. It inspires us. It informs our decisions and our innovation. The first recycling bills were drafted here. No surprise—sustainability is in our DNA. So is good coffee and fresh, locally grown food. Active isn’t an afterthought, either. It’s part of our lifestyle. We run on Pre’s Trail, bike to school, and roll along 13th Avenue. We ski down mountains, float down rivers, and play along the beaches on the weekends. We wouldn’t have it any other way. This is where you come to explore, lean into life, be anything you want.

Oregon Coast, 65 miles from campus (top left) Spencer Butte, 6 miles from campus (top right) Three Sisters Mountains, 78 miles from campus (bottom left) Salt Creek Falls, 63 miles from campus (bottom right)

Welcome to Eugene DAYS WITH PRECIPITATION

THUNDERSTORMS

EUGENE WEATHER

SNOW HEAV Y RA IN

NONE

LIGHT RA IN

RA IN

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

INCHES OF ANNUAL RAINFALL 44 33

0 ATL ANTA CHICAGO EUGENE

HOUSTON NEW YORK ORL ANDO WASHINGTON, DC

The Willamette River, Eugene’s natural playground, is popular for biking, running, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

Eugene, Oregon

IN JANUARY IS

AND IN JULY IS

Eugene, Oregon

65ºF 47ºF 61ºF 83ºF IN APRIL IS

THE AVERAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE IN OCTOBER IS

EUGENE IS THE

AMONG THE

TOP 3

GREEN CITY IN THE US FOR AIR QUALITY, RECYCLING, TRANSPORTATION, AND GREEN SPACE

CITIES FOR BICYCLING IN THE UNITED STATES —PEOPLE FOR BIKES

—NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S “GREEN GUIDE”

There’s something about Eugene that makes it more than a little special. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel right at home. This place feels familiar, green, and friendly. Walkable, bikeable, skateable. But also modern, totally connected, and vibrant. It’s kind of perfect—an extraordinary academic community surrounded by a quintessential college town. It’s alive with music, culture, food, art, and just the right amount of weird to keep things interesting.

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NEXT STEPS

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UO SCHOLARSHIPS While the UO does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission, you must submit the test scores indicated below to be considered for the scholarships marked with an (*). Students who are admitted without providing test scores will be considered for other scholarships, including some not listed here.

UO EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP*

AUTOMATIC

SUMMIT SCHOLARSHIP*

APEX SCHOLARSHIP*

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

$15,000 per year Minimum Requirements: Nonresident | 3.90 GPA and 1450 SAT or 33 ACT

Oregon Residents: $6,000 per year Nonresidents: $10,000 per year Minimum Requirements: 3.80 GPA and 1250 SAT or 26 ACT

Oregon Residents: $3,000 per year Nonresidents: $7,500 per year Minimum Requirements: 3.60 GPA and 1220 SAT or 25 ACT

Up to $2,000 per year Eligibility Requirements: National Merit finalist who lists UO as first choice | test scores not required

Tuition and fees PATHWAY OREGON

Eligibility Requirements: Oregon resident | Pell Grant eligible | minimum 3.40 GPA | test scores not required | file FAFSA by February 15

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION

Oregon Residents: Tuition, fees, enrichment funds, room and board Nonresidents: Tuition, fees, and enrichment funds

Costs a n d F i na nci a l A i d

STAMPS SCHOLARSHIP*

Minimum Application Requirements: 3.85 GPA and 1300 SAT or 28 ACT Eligibility Considerations: academic and extracurricular Deadlines: admission application due November 1 | scholarship application due November 15

$9,000 per year PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP*

Minimum Application Requirements: Oregon resident | 3.85 GPA and 1300 SAT or 28 ACT Eligibility Considerations: academic and extracurricular Deadlines: admission application due January 15 | scholarship application due February 1

$6,500 per year DIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Minimum Application Requirements: 3.00 GPA | test scores not required Eligibility Considerations: financial need | academic and extracurricular | contribution to UO diversity mission Deadlines: admission application due January 15 | scholarship application due February 1 | file FAFSA by February 1

2020–21 UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE RESIDENT COSTS Undergraduate tuition and fees+

$13,857

On-campus residence halls (including room and board)**

$12,783

UO COSTS TOTAL

$26,640

OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS 2019–20 Books and supplies

$1,140

Personal expenses

$2,166

Travel expenses

$366

OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS TOTAL

$3,672

NONRESIDENT COSTS Undergraduate tuition and fees+

$39,309

On-campus residence halls (including room and board)**

$12,783

UO COSTS TOTAL

$52,092

OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS 2019–20 Books and supplies

$1,140

Personal expenses

$2,166

Travel expenses

$1,290

OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS TOTAL

$4,596

+ Tuition and fees are based on typical undergraduate enrollment of 15 credits for each of three terms, totaling 45 credits per year. ** Room and board figure is based on the most common type of room. University of Oregon students live on campus for their freshman year.

THE OREGON GUARANTEE We want all University of Oregon students to be able to plan financially for their investment. That’s why

$246M TOTAL FINANCIAL AID PAID TO UO STUDENTS FOR THE 2018–19 SCHOOL YEAR

we’re providing the Oregon Guarantee. So this is our pledge to you: when you choose the UO, the tuition rate you pay will stay the same for up to five years— no increases, no surprises. guarantee.uoregon.edu

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

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Admissions

Apply now to become a part of the next class of active, brilliant, determined Ducks. Come ready to innovate, start something, and expand your horizons.

What we consider Each year we choose students who not only demonstrate great academic potential but whose diverse perspectives and experiences will enrich our campus community. We’re not just choosing students to attend classes. We’re choosing individuals who will share ideas, challenge us, be challenged, and excel. We want to know what you can add to the UO community. So don’t hold back. The more we know, the better. We want to get to know you—it’s our favorite part of the job.

Academic factors • GPA • Grade trend • Senior year schedule • Activities and accomplishments, including employment or other responsibilities outside of school • Academic courses from 9th through 12th grades. Courses must be completed with a C-minus or better, or marked as Pass/Satisfactory. Courses needed: • Four years of English • Three years of math (to at least algebra II with geometry, or integrated math III) • Three years each of science and social studies • Two years of a language other than English Most students we admit have gone beyond these minimums by taking additional courses in these areas, by completing college credit, or rigorous options such as honors courses, Advanced Placement, Cambridge, or International Baccalaureate. The UO is test-optional, so we’ll consider your SAT or ACT scores if you submit them, but we don’t penalize you for not including them. admissions.uoregon.edu/test-optional

Personal factors We use your narrative sections to discover your special talents and assess your personal motivation, your drive, and skills you bring that enhance the diversity of our community. When you list activities, it’s not about how many things you do. It’s about how they matter to you, and to those around you.

What to turn in Application (Common App, Coalition App, or the Oregon App)

ADMISSION DATES

November 1, 2020 EARLY ACTION DEADLINE FOR FALL APPLICATION

December 15, 2020 EARLY ACTION APPLICANT NOTIFICATION

January 15, 2021 REGULAR DEADLINE FOR FALL APPLICATION

February 15, 2021 FALL DOCUMENT DEADLINE

May 1, 2021 NATIONAL DECISION DAY

Self-reported high school grades and your final official transcript when you graduate Description of activities, accomplishments, or employment Application fee or waiver for students with documented financial need Personal statement Second essay and other writing sections (optional) ACT or SAT scores (optional) 47

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Spencer Butte summit, 6 miles from campus.

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