CAS Alumni & Development

Cascade
Autumn 2003

Cascade, the biannual publication of the College of Arts & Sciences, features recent activities and
ground-breaking research by faculty members and demonstrates the many ways students and graduates benefit from their UO education.

Cover Story	Student Idealism And a Hardworking Generation Y

Omnibus	The Dean's Letter The World of Ideas
	Crystal Apples Awarded in the College of Arts and Sciences
	Molecular Biologists' Research Supported by Cancer Society Grants
	Three Student Researchers Selected as 2003-2004 Goldwater Scholars
	UO Chemist Wins Prestigious Guggenheim Award
	Geographer Assumes International Leadership Role

Social Science	Distinguished Professor Lynn Stephen, Public Anthropologist
	What is the Essence of America?

Natural Science	Sequencing of Fungus Genome Spurs Research on Gene Silencing, Cancer
	The Many Faces of Geology: • A "Blue Sky" Topic on the Red Planet • Distinguished Professor Kathy Cashman Following Lava • Intercontinental Geology: Students Bridge and Study Gaps

Humanities	Distinguished Professor Warren Ginsberg: Text & Context
	25 Languages in 25 Rooms: Foreign Language and International Studies Day Celebrates 25 Years
	The Language Advantage
	Increasingly International: UO Language Facts

Alumni Profiles	Brian Booth '58: Preserving Oregon's Heritage
	Nickerson Family: UO Ties to Family Past, Family Future
	Barbara Nelson '64: Successful Auto Dealer Enjoys Retirement
	Connie Vandament '53: From Espionage to Finance
	Online Class Notes

Giving	Your Gifts, Our Thanks
	2003-2004 Scholarship Recipients
	Letter from the Chair: Finding Life's Passions
	Gift Rap™: The Best Laid Plans…
	Ten Ways to Invest in UO Students

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Updated November 4, 2003

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