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The UO’s Environment Initiative, after three foundational and pathbreaking years of work, is transitioning to a new, sustainable model. This new endeavor, known as UO Environment, will leverage institutional expertise in education, research, and impact on the major environmental issues facing our world.

Through UO Environment, the College of Arts and Sciences will work with other colleges and schools to carry forward curricular and other work begun under the initiative to grow educational and research opportunities at UO. In addition, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation is working with faculty leaders to explore the creation of a new center on climate change solutions policy, as well as a number of other areas of research. This web site will serve as a communications hub for news and events across the entire campus.

 

CURRICULUM

The College of Arts and Sciences will continue the transdisciplinary curricular work begun under the initiative in conjunction with other colleges and schools.

POLICY

The exploration of a new center under OVPRI is underway, intended to work with communities on climate solutions, policies, and research.

RESEARCH

Learn about the work UO faculty are conducting that is making an impact in the world.

NEWS & EVENTS

See the noteworthy environment-related updates and events happening on campus and in the community.

Events

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Book talk | ¡Juntes por la justicia climática! Together for Climate Justice!
Join SCR Associate Dr. Catalina De Onís this month when she will lecture on her SCR Small Grant Program funded bilingual children's book “¡Juntes por la justicia climática! Together for Climate Justice!". During her book talk and signing she will describe the role of her student coauthors and the importance of teaching climate justice to new generations.
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BE Passionate with Steph Littlebird
Join the SAB Arts & Culture team as we welcome Steph Littlebird for her free dinner presentation BE Passionate in the EMU Ballroom on November 21st. Doors & Dinner: 5:00pm Presentation: 6pm-7:00pm followed by Q&A 7-7:30pm
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Oregon Wildfire Resilience Hoopathon
Meet community fire organizations and local artisans, shoot free throws, and support wildfire resilience and Indigenous land management! Open to students, faculty, staff, community members, and more.

Faculty Excellence

See the work that University of Oregon faculty are producing to make an impact on the world »

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Danny Pimentel

Pimentel's work in virtual reality seeks to make a global problem like climate change into something you can experience on a personal level.

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Greg Dotson

Dotson will work towards situating the Environment Initiative in the community of researchers, policy advocates and policymakers who are focused on climate mitigation in the energy sector.

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Marsha Weisiger

Weisiger will advance several projects focused on environmental history that analyze and interpret the ways humans and nonhuman nature have shaped each other over time.

 

News

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Quake comes close to triggering 'ShakeAlert' notification
KLCC: Douglas Toomey, professor of earth sciences at the University of Oregon, is featured.
A diagram of the Cascadia Subduction Zone (graphic made by Oregon Department of Emergency Management)
Earthquake is reminder to prepare for the Big One, experts warn
KOIN-TV: Douglas Toomey, professor of earth sciences at the University of Oregon, provides expert commentary. 
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Researcher studying the gig economy is new Morse Chair
An economist and sociologist at Boston College, Professor Juliet Schor does research focused on how labor and consumption can be reimagined so working and spending are more humane experiences now and as firm foundations for sustainable future economies.
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UO to fill 11 positions as part of its Environment Initiative
As part of its commitment to environmental justice and climate solutions, the University of Oregon is filling 11 positions for a fall term cluster hire. 
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LCC Offers New Apprenticeship Program
Eugene Weekly: Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, professor of architecture and director of the University of Oregon Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory, co-created the program.
Lummi artist and Season 3 'Blown Away' contestant Dan Friday displays glass art of a fish.
ArtSEA: Northwest art for Indigenous People's Day
Crosscut: Michelle Jacob is professor of education studies and Indigenous studies at the University of Oregon. 
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Climate Change Is Here. Can Someone Please Tell Those In Charge?
City Watch LA: Cities essay from John Bellamy Foster, professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Oregon. 
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Six California Cities Among Greenest Cities
Uken Report: Michael Russo, professor of management at the University of Oregon, provides expert commentary. 
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Dean Chris Poulsen Leads CAS with Focus on Sustainability, Equity
Oregon Quarterly: Well published on climate issues and an advocate for gender equality and universal safety in the workplace, Dean Chris Poulsen is an asset to the College of Arts and Sciences. 
"Elemental" filmmaker Trip Jennings looks through a viewfinder on a camera that faces a field and is fixed to a tripod.
An "Elemental" approach to wildfire
Oregon Quarterly: A new documentary by a UO alumnus explores how we can best adapt to living with wildfire.