Category Archives: Higher Education

University Hanging On Through State Budget Cuts

In case you missed it, the Oregonian had a big Sunday story on how the state university system is weathering the tough economic times. The short answer: not so good. The Oregon University System had its budget slashed by 9 … Continue reading

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California professors to strike

Every so often, one looks outside the University of Oregon bubble and finds a truly alarming story. The headline up there makes it sound more alarming than it is. In fact, the San Francisco Chronicle reports, the Sept. 24 walkout … Continue reading

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Reports: Staff, OUS sign deal

Reports suggest school staff would have gone on strike if the deal hadn’t been cut, presenting a serious obstacle to the school’s ability to function for fall term. But a deal was indeed reached. Portland TV station KATU has an … Continue reading

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EMU Post Office still under closure consideration

The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday took 401 post offices off of its nationwide list of facilities it’s considering for closure, but the Campus office remains on the chopping block, the Washington Post reports. You can see the list here. … Continue reading

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Ominous signs from the OUS negotiating table

University Clinical Services Specialist James Jacobson, who has held leadership positions in the SEIU, sent out this message today. Based on this, I would surmise that negotiations between the parties are not going well. If the SEIU strikes, it will … Continue reading

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2010 Commencement moved…Again

…But just by two days. It will be held on Monday, June 14. For those of you not familiar with the issue, the ceremony was originally moved up before finals week to accommodate the NCAA Track and Field Championships (red … Continue reading

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Kulongoski Vetos University Budget Cuts

Governor Ted Kulongoski announced this week that the $13.4 million of general funds meant to be subtracted from public state university funding would be restored, returning it to the university system. In addition, the governor decided to give $6.3 million … Continue reading

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Bill O’Reilly rips on UO

Are you watching Dan Lawton? Talk show host Bill O’Reilly has blasted the University of Oregon for the preponderance of registered Democrats among its professors in political science, economics, journalism, sociology and law. See the video here: Sound familiar? I … Continue reading

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