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Seattle Ducks

Originator of the Duck Biz Lunches, the Seattle Ducks are active in connecting local alumni for networking and social events. Past events include watch parties, tailgate parties, and freshmen send-offs. The chapter also hosts an annual silent auction and reception, Celebrate Oregon, to benefit a scholarship fund for Washington-area students attending the UO.

Events with the Seattle Ducks

The We Give Blood Drive

We Give Blood Drive

Participating Blood Donation Centers
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Season 2 of the We Give Blood Drive kicks off August 27. Schedule to give blood on day 1 of the competition to receive a limited edition Oregon t-shirt.

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Chapter Board Members

Matt Hochstein, BS ’92

President

Michele Todd, BS '94

Vice President

Kevin Thomas, BA '85

Secretary

Nima Movassaghi, BS '22

Treasurer

Christina Jennings, BA '15

Social Media Chair

Jay-E Emmingham, BS '98

Member at Large

Stephanie Andrade, BS '12

Member at Large

Troy Otto, BA '17

Member at Large

Saul Patu, BS '00

Member at Large

Doug Hightower, BA '92

Member at Large

Jennifer Cohen, BA '9

Member at large

Nicole Klein BA ’02, MA ’04

Member at Large

Jennifer O'Rear, BA '99

Member at large

William Rubin, BA '15

Member at large

Taylor Barnhart, BS '17

Member at large

Seattle Ducks Chapter News

Nicole (Warbis) Klein

Featured Alumni - Nicole (Warbis) Klein

March 8, 2022

Nicole (Warbis) Klein, BA ’02, MA ’04
President, Seattle Ducks Chapter

I am excited to help re-activate our Seattle Ducks: to come together and connect, share our common stories, and build new relationships. With over 9,000 Ducks in the area, we are already undoubtedly helping to lead the wave of recovering and resilience for our city!

UO to tackle children's behavioral health with transformational gift

UO to tackle children's behavioral health with transformational gift

March 4, 2022
With a gift of more than $425M from Connie (BS ’84, journalism) and Steve Ballmer, the University of Oregon announced the launch of The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health, a bold new effort to address the behavioral health needs of children and youth through teaching, research and clinical applications informed by community needs.
The UO College Tour

The UO College Tour

February 28, 2022
Explore the UO through the experiences of a diverse group of students as they take you on a tour of campus. This roundup of research, academics, global opportunities, and student life highlight some of the factors that make the UO such a special place.

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