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Alumni News: Every Duck Has a Story

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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Cookbook cover

Cooking While Quarantined

March 5, 2021
Students whip up a quarantine cookbook to stay connected, and raise awareness of—and funds for—food insecurity.
Chang-rae Lee

A Quantum of Sweetness

March 5, 2021

Reflective of many of the coming-of-age themes that he experienced during his time in Eugene, Hemingway Award-winning author Chang-rae Lee's (MFA '93) new novel, "My Year Abroad", focuses on the influence and importance of human connection.

Scout Mann hiking in Washington

Trail Ambassador

March 5, 2021

Having hiked thousands of miles and provided food and shelter for countless hikers over the years, Barney “Scout” Mann, JD '78, pens his experiences on the Pacific Crest Trail

Marcus Mariota fist bumps a Special Olympics athlete

Man on a Mission

March 5, 2021

Marcus Mariota established the Motiv8 Foundation to give children a better life. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged in 2020, he changed direction to simply help children, healthcare workers, and victims of domestic violence survive each day.

Alexi Pappas' Bravey book cover

Replacing Can’t With Maybe

February 9, 2021

The importance of befriending pain, and other brutally honest life lessons from Alexi Pappas, the UO’s Olympian, filmmaker, and author

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#UOAlumni

The official hashtag of the UO Alumni Association is #UOAlumni. Follow along on the #UOAlumni and add your voice to our story when you include #UOAlumni on your social media posts.

#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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