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Bend Pioneer Journalist Profiled in New Book by Jim Crowell ’60 MS ’66

Jim CrowellUOAA Executive Board Member Jim Crowell’s ’60 MS ’66 new book “Frontier Publisher” profiles Bend, Oregon Pioneer Journalist and husband of aviator Amelia Earhart.

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In Memoriam - Loved Ones Remember Lundquist College of Business Honors Student Rebecca Caitlyn Asla

Rebecca Asla Rebecca Caitlyn Asia was a remarkable UO student who loved life, friends and family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the University of Oregon Foundation Rebecca Asla Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o The Lundquist College of Business.

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Terrence Scott
–Thomas Boyd/ The Oregonian

University of Oregon Ducks’ Terrence Scott runs in a touchdown against University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium, in Eugene, OR, on Aug. 30, 2008.
Spirit Tee Contest Slogan Winner

Spirit TeeOn Monday, August 4, Duck fans, alumni, staff, families, cheerleaders and band members joined at the Autzen Duck Store to kick off the season at the Spirit Tee unveiling. The Duck Store also offered a big sale with free Umpqua ice cream to add to the fun. In the third annual Spirit Tee slogan contest, sophomore Mikaylee Tevlin won for her submission of “Live Green Yell-O.”

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Tmobile
T-Mobile and UOAA Offer New Member Benefit
UO Alumni Association members are now eligible for $10 per month home phone service*, free activation and big monthly discounts when activating new cell phone service through T-Mobile. By activating your service through T-Mobile you also help to support the UOAA!

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Are you ready? Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008
HomecomingHomecoming and Family Weekend 2008 kicks it up a notch with a full week of events celebrating the spirit of current students, faculty and staff, and welcoming parents and alumni back to campus.

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UO Bands to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
UO BandsThe UO School of Music and Dance and the Alumni Association invite all former UO band members to attend a special 100th anniversary celebration dinner during Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 10–11.

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Nanotechnology Researcher Strikes Gold and Keeps Things Green

Jim CrowellIn the James Hutchison ’86 nanotechnology lab at UO, researchers are spinning gold—gold and copper nanoparticles so small, billions would fit on the head of a pin. Someday they may become a better way to target tumor cells in cancer patients. 

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Upcoming Events in September
Sep 7, Reno, NV
Reno Freshman Send-Off
All students, past and present, come together to introduce new Ducks to the great experiences the UO has to offer.

Sep 13, West Lafayette, IN
The Official UO Pre-game Party at Purdue
Join fellow Oregon fans on the road and celebrate before the Ducks take on the Boilermakers!

Sep 13 , Chicago, IL
Chicago Bus Tour, Pre-game Party and Football Game
Oregon Ducks vs Purdue Boilermakers

Sep 13, Denver, CO
Denver Freshmen Send-Off

Sep 13, Boise, ID
Boise Freshmen Send-Off

Sep 14, Seattle, WA
Puget Sound Freshmen Send-Off
An afternoon reception for incoming UO freshmen!

Sep 16, Seattle, WA
Puget Sound Duck Biz Lunch - Fox Sports Grill
Have lunch, meet other UO alumni and network.

Sep 19, Portland, OR
UO President Search Forum
Join the OUS Chancellor as he leads a forum about the search for a new UO President.

Sep 19, Portland, OR
Portland Spotlight Award
Honoring Tiana Tozer '90

Sep 30, Eugene, OR
UO President Search Forum
Join the OUS Chancellor as he leads a forum about the search for a new UO President.

Totally Bilingual, Employable and 走向世界 – Going Global
GlobalWith over 60 percent of their business done overseas, Oregon businesses are looking for college graduates with not only the technical and professional training they need, but also the linguistic skills to help their business grow and compete globally.

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Life Member Dennis Dixon ’07 Signs on as UOAA Spokesperson
Dennis DixonFormer UO Quarterback Dennis Dixon ’07 and current Pittsburgh Steeler QB lends talent as spokesperson to the Alumni Association. To view new television commercials featuring Dennis, click the link below.

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Blood Drive
Play Ball! PK Field Under Construction for ’09 Season

Baseball StadiumAt an August 15 groundbreaking ceremony for the Ducks baseball stadium, University President Dave Frohnmayer announced the official title of the park.

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Students Receive Football and Basketball Game Tickets Electronically

FootballMile-long lines of students and haphazardly pitched tents cluttered with breakfast debris are a thing of the past.

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Alum Heads International Outdoor Apparel Division

Mark MartinUOAA Member, Mark Martin ’84 discovered greater education on campus than he could have imagined. While Mark Martin’s name may not be a household word, the outdoor and sports–related products he oversees as president of Jarden Corporation’s Apparel and Footwear Division certainly are.

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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 August!