Monthly Archives: June 2009

Bill Prohibiting Cell Phone Use by Drivers on Way to House

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Alex Zielinski

A hands-free cell phone requirement for all Oregon drivers has been approved by the Oregon Senate and is now on it’s way to the House for a final vote. House Bill 2377 aims to cut back on traffic accidents, increase bicycle and … Continue reading →

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Schillaci savages current admin

Posted on June 24, 2009 by news

Schillaci said: “I will NOT be a resource that is disrespectfully used. The ASUO should have discussed this with me when it had the best chance to, not when it became most convenient to do so. It is shamefully disrespectful to me that I was thrown like a scrap of meat from Sam’s administration to Emma’s. It is not my job to serve students anymore, and what ASUO did [is doing] was [is] hurtful and rude. Organization would have benefited all involved parties.” Continue reading →

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Wall Street Journal praises Wyden health care bill

Posted on June 21, 2009 by news

The Wall Street Journal ran a lengthy editorial today praising Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) for a health care bill he created as an alternative to the public plan being proposed by Barack Obama, praising it as bipartisan. However, labor unions are opposed and one blogger points to hefty campaign contributions given to Wyden by health care industry lobbying groups. Continue reading →

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New dorm design details; University to expand museum

Posted on June 20, 2009 by news

On June 10, as indicated in this official record, the University’s Campus Planning Committee met to discuss ideas for the construction of the new dormitory. Architect Mark Forster of the firm Zimmer Gunsul Frasca (also designed the University’s Athletic Medicine … Continue reading →

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Russell Athletic Agreement

Posted on June 19, 2009 by news

Though this news is old now, what with President Dave Frohnmayer’s having elected to retain Russell Athletic’s licensing agreement, the University’s General Counsel has granted my request for the company’s licensing agreement with the University. The first part of the … Continue reading →

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Lariviere to restructure president's office.

Posted on June 19, 2009 by news

This link on the University’s HR page indicates that Richard Lariviere will be restructuring the president’s office. The following administrators will change positions: Michael Redding (Interim VP for Advancement who becomes VP for University Relations), Tim Black (Director of Intergovernmental … Continue reading →

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Time tough for Reed College

Posted on June 15, 2009 by news

Reed College in Portland is refusing admission to students who need too much financial aid, the New York Times reports. It is a stark emblem of the recession’s pressures, as the Times’ Jonathan D. Glater points out, that a college … Continue reading →

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One in 3 UO students does not graduate in 6 years

Posted on June 11, 2009 by news

According to a recent Department of Education study, only 65 percent of University of Oregon students graduate in six years. The relevant data are here under the “Retention/Graduation Rate” tab, juxtaposed with less impressive information about Oregon State University. Those … Continue reading →

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