- Teri Rueb will speak about her large-scale interactive art
- Official fall 2009 data indicates total enrollment of more than 22,300; 16 percent jump for international students
- Eighth-annual Civil War Blood Drive is a friendly rivalry that aims to encourage statewide blood donations
- Eighteen courses will analyze sites and develop conceptual designs, plans for Gresham, Ore.
- This is the final lecture in the UO Portland 'Science Savvy Women and Girls' series
- UO's 'Science Savvy" series continues with free events through October
- White Box reception on Oct. 8, will showcase 'Inspiration China' exhibit, other artwork
- Portland presentation is the first of 'Science Savvy Women and Girls' series
- The Oct. 18 event encourages preservation of home movies
- Free 'Science Savvy' programs run through October in Portland
- Event is part of the 2009 RiverFest
- Three sites in the Willamette Valley to host one-week field schools
- Struggles for balance explored through the eyes of those living through it
- First UO Portland graduating class shows final projects, starting June 4
- California architect Michael Pyatok will speak in Eugene and Portland
- Longtime children's advocate to be honored Friday, May 1
- The artists will play pieces that feature music for two pianos
- Expert offers tips for those looking to stand out to prospective employers
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- Women in computer science? Numbers not adding up wellSexism isn’t rampant in computer science, says Kiki Davis (a UO doctoral student), but it’s there -- so writes Marc Dadigan for the College of Arts and Sciences in a story about computer science's lack of women students and faculty. ... Sarah Douglas, UO educator, says: “I’ve gone five years teaching 400- and 500-level courses without seeing a single woman. When there’s so few, it’s hard to feel comfortable.” A challenge here? (Read story)
- UO physicist Hsu is a real fan of 'The Big Bang Theory'A story in The Oregonian looked at the CBS series "The Big Bang Theory," asking several real scientists what they think of the television show. The comedy is scoring well. Among the fans is Stephen Hsu, a professor of physics, who says "it is hilarious." (Read Story)

- UO economist offers analysis of stimulus effectivenessToday, four economic experts were posed the question, "Did the Stimulus Work?" by the New York Times. UO's Mark Thoma offers his insight that the stimulus package got off to a shaky start and the big danger is if we declare victory too soon. Read more here.

- UO's David Frank offers wisdom on President Obama's 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

David Frank, dean of the UO's Robert D. Clark Honors College and professor of rhetoric, is quoted about the selection of President Obama for the Nobel Peace Prize in separate stories in The Oregonian (Oct. 9) and in the Register-Guard (Oct. 10). (Click on each paper's name to read the coverage.)