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Aug 10, 2012

University of Oregon opens social media ‘Quack Cave’

The University of Oregon has a new marketing strategy. It’s a new social media center, appropriately titled the Quack Cave, which will allow the university’s athletic department to interact and […]

Jul 17, 2012

UO taking applications for historic preservation sessions in Southeastern Oregon

The University of Oregon’s Pacific Northwest Preservation Field School is seeking applicants for three, week-long field trips out to the cattle-punching grasslands of former cattle baron Pete French.

May 11, 2012

UO students reject $100 million student union project

A nearly $100 million construction project in Eugene was put on hold last month when University of Oregon students rejected a proposal for new fees that would provide most of the money for a renovation and expansion of the student union building.

May 9, 2012

Portland startup grows quickly selling eco-roof kits

A University of Oregon residence hall is one of the latest buildings to feature a green roof made by Columbia Green Technologies.

Apr 9, 2012

University of Oregon data center to give researchers room to think

The University of Oregon is developing a new data center. The 3,800-square-foot facility will be in the basement of Allen Hall, which is undergoing a $15 million renovation and expansion.

Apr 2, 2012

University of Oregon building would be one of few LEED platinum science facilities

The University of Oregon’s $65 million Lewis Integrative Science Building could be one of the only Leadership Energy and Environmental Design platinum science facilities in the country.

Feb 17, 2012

Thanks for the Casanova Center, Phil, but why all the secrecy?

As another school year passes at the University of Oregon, another construction project on campus is under way that no one seems to know about.

Feb 15, 2012

College students give sustainable design tips to Springfield

University of Oregon students are helping the city of Springfield design and develop a number of projects, in conjunction with the Sustainable City Year Program. It’s part of the university’s Sustainable Cities Initiative to teach students about sustainable design by engaging them in city development.

Feb 1, 2012

Future so bright? Job market still tight, but some see relief for law school grads

(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the May 12, 2011, issue of the BrieflyLegal e-newsletter) Oregon’s first batch of new law school grads will celebrate their commencement from Willamette […]

Nov 7, 2011

Co-generation system to dramatically cut University of Oregon’s energy use

As part of a $110 million renovation of its Central Power Station, the university is installing a co-generation system that will allow for simultaneous power generation and steam production from the same fuel energy input, minimizing energy waste and improving power delivery.

Sep 19, 2011

Are iPads useful? These architects say so

The architects at DLR Group have invested in tablet computers - namely iPads - as tools for showcasing their work when they're traveling. Its technology enhances many aspects of the work of local design firms, according to architects.

Sep 1, 2011

University of Oregon raises bar for green building

University officials have adopted the Oregon Model for Sustainable Development, which is an amendment to the UO land-use plan that has governed development on the campus since 1914. The amendment calls for not only more stringent green practices for new buildings, but also for new development to help pay for energy-efficient retrofits at the university’s existing buildings.



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