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From campus happenings to fascinating news from around the world, consider the UOAA your source for news about our alumni chapters and networks, updates about on-campus activities and milestones.

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General News
DuckFluencing the news

DuckFluencing the news

August 9, 2024

New sharing platform gives the community a different way of engaging with UO news and offers chances to win Ducks swag!

Honoring Duck Dads

Honoring Duck dads

June 10, 2024

This month, we celebrate the fathers and father figures who have impacted our lives. Members of the UO community share special reflections and gratitude for their dads and the fathers of their own little ducklings.

Shout
Ducks Vanity Plate

Ducks driving pride

June 6, 2025

Earlier this year, we asked UO alumni to send us photos of their vanity plates. Discover how eight Ducks are repping Oregon wherever the road takes them.

Travel with ducks to Penn State

Three days in the Big Ten—Penn State

June 5, 2025

Register by June 11 to fly directly with the UOAA for Penn State football weekend. Prepare for your trip with tips on getting around, key stops, and even some PA speak. Yinz, pack your Ducks jawn—we're heading to Happy Valley!

May Rawlinson

Honoring UO alumna May Rawlinson

May 13, 2025

May Rawlinson, BS ’43 (nursing education), recently died at the age of 105. Discover her remarkable life and career from Navy nurse during World War II, professor and researcher at OHSU, and more.

Media Mentions
'A Time of New Beginnings': Linn County Elected Officials Sworn in on January 2

'A Time of New Beginnings': Linn County Elected Officials Sworn in on January 2

January 10, 2025
Newly elected Linn County Assessor and Tax Collector Matt Pitcher, BA ’06, and Treasurer Michelle Hawkins who has served more than 29 years, were among Linn County elected officials who took their oath of office Thursday morning in the Linn County Circuit Court, the County reports in a media release.
Boost Operational Productivity with Rapid and Reliable NIR Spectroscopic Analysis

Boost Operational Productivity with Rapid and Reliable NIR Spectroscopic Analysis

November 5, 2024
Adam J. Hopkins, PhD ’10, MS ’07, is the spectroscopy product manager for handheld and laboratory instruments at Metrohm USA since 2016. He has a PhD in chemistry from the University of Oregon where he studied nonlinear optical spectroscopy under Geraldine Richmond. Between graduate school and Metrohm, Adam worked developing spectroscopic solutions for standoff and noncontact sensing applications using LIBS, Raman, and other novel techniques. Hopkins is a member of the American Chemical Society, Society for Applied Spectroscopy, Coblentz Society, and SPIE. He is the author of over 20 peer-reviewed papers and proceedings and three patents.
Documentary about Oregon-raised director, James Ivory, to air on Turner Classic Movies

Documentary about Oregon-raised director, James Ivory, to air on Turner Classic Movies

November 5, 2024
As if there weren’t already countless reasons to love Turner Classic Movies, next week the cable channel is airing a documentary that’s likely to appeal not just to general lovers of cinema, but specifically to Oregonians. “Merchant Ivory,” from director Stephen Soucy, is a fascinating look at the life and career of James Ivory, BA ’51, the director known for such films as “A Room With a View,” “Howards End,” “The Remains of the Day,” and many more.
Anthony & Sylvan Pools Announces New Board Member

Anthony & Sylvan Pools Announces New Board Member

November 5, 2024
Anthony & Sylvan Pools, the premier residential swimming pool and spa builder, renovator, and service provider in the United States, announced the appointment of Craig Haydamack, MBA ’95, to its board of directors.
Career News
Media Mentions

Miami Marlins announce 2025 coaching staff under manager Clayton McCullough

February 5, 2025
Bryson Nakamura, MS ’14 (human physiology), PHD ’16 (human physiology), 36, begins his first year as Performance & Data Integration Strategist after serving as Director & Head Sports Scientist at Stanford Baseball Science Core for the last three years (2021-24). Nakamura was a Sport Science Intern with the Tampa Bay Rays (2015) while completing his doctorate in neuromechanics at the University of Oregon.
Boost Operational Productivity with Rapid and Reliable NIR Spectroscopic Analysis

Boost Operational Productivity with Rapid and Reliable NIR Spectroscopic Analysis

November 5, 2024
Adam J. Hopkins, PhD ’10, MS ’07, is the spectroscopy product manager for handheld and laboratory instruments at Metrohm USA since 2016. He has a PhD in chemistry from the University of Oregon where he studied nonlinear optical spectroscopy under Geraldine Richmond. Between graduate school and Metrohm, Adam worked developing spectroscopic solutions for standoff and noncontact sensing applications using LIBS, Raman, and other novel techniques. Hopkins is a member of the American Chemical Society, Society for Applied Spectroscopy, Coblentz Society, and SPIE. He is the author of over 20 peer-reviewed papers and proceedings and three patents.
The Herald Welcomes New Environment Reporter

The Herald Welcomes New Environment Reporter

November 5, 2024
The Daily Herald has hired a new reporter to cover environmental issues in Snohomish County. Eliza Aronson, BS ’24, comes to the Herald with environment knowledge and journalism experience. Earlier this year, Aronson engaged in field work on the coast of Oregon to complete her bachelor’s degree in marine biology.
Video Highlights
Ducks in Finance

Ducks in Finance: Navigating the Corporate Financial Landscape

April 18, 2024

This webinar provides an insightful journey into the world of corporate finance with our esteemed panel of University of Oregon alumni, each carving their paths to success. Whether you're embarking on your corporate finance journey or seeking a transition into the field, this webinar promises to be a rich source of knowledge, information, and invaluable insights.

The Business of You: Mastering the Art of Personal Branding for Professionals

The Business of You: Mastering the Art of Personal Branding for Professionals

January 29, 2024

In this informative webinar, you’ll delve into the intricate world of personal branding and learn how to elevate your career. Led by seasoned professionals from the UO community, this session offers a comprehensive guide to building and refining your personal brand. You’ll explore topics such as self-development, communication, decision-making, authenticity, articulating a personal and professional narrative, and more.

AI Everyday at Work

Ducks in Tech Presents: AI Everyday @ Work

November 29, 2023

In this first installment of conversations about AI hosted by the Ducks in Tech alumni group, you'll gain insight into what is happening now and what’s on the horizon for AI. You'll discover how AI might influence your career journey and what tools can support your role today and in the near future. We’ll also consider potential risks and concerns associated with this new technology.

Interview With Flair

Interview With Flair

November 3, 2023

Lisa Poliak, BA ’97 (international studies), founder and director of Inner Genius Prep, a career and educational consulting company based in Santa Monica, CA, will teach you how to Interview with Flair. Lisa has been helping her coaching clients authentically shine and land their dream jobs for over a decade, and is sharing her interviewing tips with fellow Ducks.

Ducks in Tech

Ducks in Tech: Climate Tech - The Sustainable Economy Transformation

May 3, 2023

Hear an online panel discussion about the state of the climate tech industry and the rapid changes occurring at the intersection of environmental policy, technology, and business. Hear from alumni working in sustainable energy roles and participate in the conversation about the future of climate tech.

Hashtags

#UOAlumni

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#DucksAfield

Ducks are everywhere! This exciting social campaign shows UO Alumni travelling all around the world showing their Duck pride. As you plan your travels, be sure to pack your UO gear and share your awesome pictures with us using #DucksAfield or email alumni@uoregon.edu.

#DuckLoveStories

Did you meet your partner or spouse at the UO? Each year around Valentine’s Day we ask Ducks to share their stories of how they met their special someone through a connection to the UO. Use #DuckLoveStories on social media. Submit your own story to be included in a future campaign.

#DuckBabies and #DuckPets

We can’t get enough of babies...and pets! If you have a new addition to your family and they are in UO gear, share your announcement using #DuckBabies or favorite moment with your pet using #DuckPets.

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