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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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Collage photo of Jennifer and Cassandra

Ducks supporting veterans

November 6, 2024
Cassandra Law, BS ’88 (leisure studies and services), and Jennifer Esparza, BA ’17 (international studies), help lead the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dwight and Sylvia Lang in front of Bixby Bridge in Big Sur

Traveling the Ducks way

November 6, 2024
Dwight and Sylvia Lang have taken on all of life's greatest moments together—from graduating with their PhDs in sociology in 1983 to traveling the world through the UOAA Travel Program.
From Oregon to Singapore, alumni bring the Autzen energy

Alumni bring Autzen energy to Singapore

November 6, 2024
Singapore-based Ducks united to watch Oregon’s big win against Ohio State, turning game day into a celebration of football, friendship, and tradition.
Media Mentions
The Author File: Christian Frøkjær-Jensen

The Author File: Christian Frøkjær-Jensen

March 15, 2022
His current work brings out “the physics student in him,” says Christian Frøkjær-Jensen, MS '04, a bioengineer at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), around 80 kilometers from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Career News
Beauty in the basic

Beauty in the basic

October 21, 2022
Elliot Norquist, MFA '72, has a thing for shapes and colors. And, it makes sense, having settled in the Rocky Mountains, atop Missouri Heights, with towering triangular peaks permeating the horizon and the seemingly daily changes of colors.
Sandy Baruah Continues to Take Helm as Detroit Regional Chamber Head

Sandy Baruah Continues to Take Helm as Detroit Regional Chamber Head

October 21, 2022
Sandy Baruah, BS '90, is a leader and visionary who the Detroit Regional Chamber will keep on as president and CEO for another five years after he recently signed his new contract with the country’s third-largest chamber of commerce, Crain’s Detroit Business reported.
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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.

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