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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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Mckenzie, Bodie, and Andrew

Ducks in Love - February 2021

February 9, 2021
Sometimes campus is the best matchmaker. Some lovebirds stay local, and recommend the waffles; others go global, and bond over ramen
Mack Robinson in Berlin

Second to None

February 9, 2021
Brother of baseball icon Jackie Robinson. Silver medalist behind Jesse Owens. Treated as inferior in his own country. But Olympian Mack Robinson was a born winner whose legacy continues to this day
Polly Irungu

“I’ve just been myself.”

February 9, 2021

Black Women Photographers founder Polly Irungu on building a legacy around Black joy, learning how to practice self-care, and what’s coming next

Garth Brooks and Robert Bailey

Answered Prayers

February 9, 2021

Robert Bailey’s skin color once got him thrown out of a church. Staying in the closet drove him to addiction. But now, comfortable with who he is, the proud Duck performs to thousands every night alongside megastar Garth Brooks.

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Hashtags

#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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