Paul Slovic, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and founder of non-profit Decision Research in Eugene, is co-editor of “The Irrational Economist: Making Decisions in a Dangerous World.”
For the 352-page book, 30 top scholars, innovators and Nobel laureates were asked to write about…
February 8th, 2010
Decision-making in a troubled world is focus of book co-edited by Paul Slovic
Academic Outreach website launched
The University of Oregon has launched a new Academic Outreach website: http://academicoutreach.uoregon.edu. The site is designed to provide…
Share your unit’s Facebook, Twitter or YouTube presence
Is your unit, school or college using Facebook, Twitter or YouTube?
Let the University of Oregon help drive traffic…
Welfare reform discussion to feature UO authors of newly published book
A new book by three University of Oregon researchers raises questions about the so-called “success of welfare” reform when it comes to reducing poverty and economic hardship, especially in the context of high unemployment. The book will be featured as part of…
Media services at UO can take faculty across the state or anywhere in the world
The Instructional Television Unit in the library’s Center for Media and Educational Technology (CMET) estimates that they see faculty in their facilities, for one reason or another, 10 to 15 times a day. For faculty looking to expand their prominence as frequently called-upon experts by media, the broadcast capabilities at CMET can make Eugene, Ore. as easily accessible as L.A. or Washington D.C. …
Governor’s state employees food drive to benefit FOOD for Lane County
February is again the time to collect canned goods and money to help our needy neighbors. Last year we far exceeded our goal of raising 130,000 lbs. by collecting 169,025 lbs. of food. The theme this year is “Now More Than Ever” and our goal is 150,000 lbs of food. Most wanted foods are peanut butter, ...
Meyer Fund for a Sustainable Environment Request for Proposals
The Meyer Fund for a Sustainable Environment has announced a second call for proposals for the 2009-10 funding cycle. Meyer funds support sustainability related research, curriculum development and operational projects at the University of Oregon and Lane Community College. …
Oregon Quarterly wins CASE award
Oregon Quarterly, the University of Oregon’s magazine, has won a bronze award for general interest periodicals from District VIII of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. The CASE district covers the northwestern United States and western Canada.
Named in the award was…
President’s birthday photo
UO President Richard Lariviere celebrated his birthday on Jan. 27 with a surprise gathering of colleagues in Johnson Hall. The “Animal House” theme was in the works for nearly six months by Jan Lariviere.
The Motor Pool is open for business
Oregon State University has moved into and replaced the DAS motor pool site in Glenwood. They offer a wide variety of vehicles for…
Thomas R. Hart, 1925-2010
Thomas R. Hart, professor emeritus of romance languages at the University of Oregon, died on Jan. 17, after a brief illness. …
Faculty accolades round-up
Congratulations to these amazing faculty members…
University of Oregon music events Feb. 8-March 7
There’s a full slate of events from the School of Music and Dance…
The Campus Duck Store Creative Duck offers case special on copy paper
The Creative Duck Department at the Campus Duck Store is offering a special discount for staff, faculty and graduate teaching fellows…