UO Environment

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

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.

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

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 »

A researcher working with students in virtual reality

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.

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.

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

UO’s Environment Initiative – Responding to the Urgency of Now

Cover story in 2021 Year in Review, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center

Portland Internship Experience: Removing barriers. Making a difference.

During its inaugural year, 30 UO students working with small businesses and nonprofits helped support economic recovery and social justice; learn more about summer 2022.

Merkley Secures Funding Vital for Oregon Forest Health, Environmental Improvements, and Water Infrastructure in Senate Appropriations Bill

Cassandra Moseley, Vice President for Research & Innovation, is quoted.

As Oregon's Wine Industry Adapts to Changing Climate, Imbibers May Need to Adapt Too

The board also commissioned the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE) to produce a report on the impacts of both wildfires and COVID-19, which was released last month.

Professor to discuss ways to address population pressures

Christina Rosan, a professor of geography and urban studies at Temple University, will explore “Reimagining Cities to be Sustainable, Healthy, Resilient, Green, and Equitable” on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom as the Oregon Humanities Center’s 2021-22 Kritikos Professor.

Eugene climate justice organizer hired as junior adviser to White House

Haley Case-Scott, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, was born in the Klamath Basin and moved to Eugene in 2014 to attend the University of Oregon where she received her degree in political science with a minor in Native American studies.

Environmental Justice Fellowship - for Students

As part of the Just Future Initiative at the University of Oregon, the Student Sustainability Center is excited to launch the Environmental Justice Fellows cohort, in collaboration with the Holden Center’s new Emerging Leadership Project.

UO prof to study glacial fjords in Greenland as part of NSF grant

A UO professor will join researchers from around the globe in an effort to better understand the ice loss happening across Greenland as well as the social issues Greenlanders are facing as a result.