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UOAA News
Featured Alum
Congratulations to 2008 Portland Alumni Spotlight Award Winner Tiana Tozer ’90

Tiana Tozer Tiana Tozer ’90 has personally taken the initiative to educate hundreds of students, parents, and teachers through the MADD program at student leadership conferences, judicial conferences, pre-prom and Red Ribbon Week programs. Her topics include alcoholism/drug abuse, change, leadership, inspiration and motivation.
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»Click here to read the Seattle Times story.

Life Member Alex Richanbach ’07 Set to Release Comedy Short Film

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Life Member Alex Richanbach ’07 says his history degree from the UO set him apart from the masses. Richanbach, a history major and Resident Dean’s Scholarship recipient moved to Los Angeles shortly after graduation to pursue his interest in film making and specifically, to produce his short film “Stealing Second” with co-producer Lindsay Burton.

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Joshua Booton ’03 Wins Michener Fellowship

BootonJoshua Booton, a 2003 graduate of the University of Oregon, has been awarded a three-year James A Michener Fellowship in Creative Writing from the University of Texas Michener Center for Writers.

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Member Benefits
UOAA Member Gift
Band ImageGoing to the Oregon Ducks vs. California Bears game on Nov. 1? All pre-registered members will receive a special “Thank you” gift for their participation in the Alumni Association.
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New Members-only Benefit Coming Soon
Preferred PartnersPreferred Partners are selected by UOAA to give Duck alumni access to special products and services. These business partners provide revenue to support UOAA programs that benefit alumni and students at UO. Look for big discounts next month on hotels, entertainment, restaurants and much more!
Coming Soon: The Duck Wine Club
Offering award-winning Oregon wines delivered right to your doorstep, the Duck Wine Club features wineries with a University of Oregon connection. Each shipment introduces wines where the owner, manager and/or winemaker are alums or friends of the UO. Watch for the premier of The Duck Wine Club this winter. Duck Wine
Athletic News
Volleyball
University of Oregon's women's volleyball team puts Oregon on the national map.

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Where Can I Watch the Game?
Helmet Image Are you looking for a place to watch an upcoming game? The Alumni Association offers Official UO Watch Party locations across the country where Ducks can gather to cheer on the team on game day. To find a watch party near you, visit uoalumni.com/football/watch.

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Duck Connect
Welcome to our Newest
Life Members
Click here to see a list of Life Members who joined in the month of September!
Update Your Contact Info
Contact Click here to update your alumni record and stay connected to the UO through event invitations, the UOAA eNewsletter, UO news and much more!
UOAA Enewsletter Editors Want You
EnewsDo 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.
Date Book
Upcoming Events in October

Oct 4, Southern California
The Ducks Official UO Football Game Day
Pre-Func - USC

Join fans for the Official Pre-game Party before the Ducks take on the Trojans!

Oct 5, Hawaii
UOAA Hawaii Brunch
Enjoy brunch and socialize with other Ducks!

Oct 6-12, UO Campus
Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008
Return to campus for a week of campus and athletic events!

Oct 11, Eugene, OR
The Official UO Tailgate of Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008
Presented by Spirit Mountain
Spirit Mountain
Join fellow alumni, students, parents and Duck fans for a great party before the game!

Oct 14, UO Campus
UO President Search Forum
Join the OUS Chancellor as he leads a forum about the search for a new UO President.

Oct 25, Tempe, AZ
The Ducks Official UO Football Game Day Pre-Func - Arizona State
Join fans for the Official Pre-game Party before the Ducks take on the Sun Devils!

Campus News
Homecoming and Family
Weekend 2008

HomecomingAre you ready? Homecoming 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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Classroom Technology to Reveal UO Students' Opinions at “Rate the Debate 2008”

ImageUO Journalism students will view the second presidential debate on October 7 and share their opinions through handheld iClicker devices.
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Cascade
The UO College of Arts and Sciences Fall edition of Cascade is now available online.

Go to http://cascade.uoregon.edu

University of Oregon Chinese Flagship Program Supports Study Abroad Thesis Research in China

Chinese Program

Congratulations to Christina Li and Grace Ong on being selected as the 2008-09 recipients of the Nickerson Presidential Scholarship for Flagship Study Abroad Research.
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OR Quarterly
Oregon Quarterly, the magazine of the University of Oregon, has launched its new website at oregonquarterly.com. The design of the website reflects the new clean and crisp look of the magazine’s print edition, but in a quickly accessible and easy to navigate web format. Web exclusives give extra dimension to the online magazine.
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Oregon News
A Big Birthday for the State of Oregon

OR ImageOn February 14th, 2009, Oregon is turning 150, and we think that calls for a party, don’t you agree? To find out how you can celebrate this milestone, go to
http://www.oregon150.org

The White Stag Block is Ducks’ New Portland Home

PDX ImageThe White Stag Block shines as the new face of University of Oregon in Portland. The building's grand opening takes place October 1 through the 4 and will feature several public events for the community. The 100,000 plus square-foot space contains new classrooms, computer labs, a Duck Store featuring a café, and event space to accommodate 200 people.

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