Bee Friendly Research
Commercial agriculture that grows one crop type can amplify the spread of infectious parasites in bees, according to new research from Lauren Ponisio, an assistant biology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. To protect pollinators, researchers recommend that farms install strips of diverse vegetation. Ponisio and her lab are working to make agriculture better for wildlife and people.
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What’s Happening in CAS?
Saghar Salehi escaped certain death in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan to pursue her dream of becoming a software engineer in the US. Salehi continues to fight for women's rights in Afghanistan while also studying computer science in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Read more about Salehi in the new issue of CAS Connection. You’ll also find stories about a new cybersecurity major in CAS, the costume shop in the Department of Theatre Arts, how Department of Philosophy Assistant Professor Cintia Martínez is fighting gender-based violence—and more.
Undergraduate Studies
Wherever your academic goals eventually take you at the UO, all Ducks begin their journey with foundational courses in CAS. More than 60 percent of students go on to pursue a major in a CAS department or program. With more than 50 departments and programs, there’s an intellectual home for almost any interest, talent, or career aspiration.
Graduate Studies
The College of Arts and Sciences offers more than 30 master's programs and more than 20 doctoral programs across a diverse range of disciplines. Both as contributors to research teams and through their own scholarship and teaching, our CAS graduate students are indispensable to the vitality of the UO academic mission.
Student Support Services
We provide our students with a variety of resources to help you thrive inside and outside the classroom. Through Tykeson Advising, we provide comprehensive academic and career advising from the start of your journey at the University of Oregon. Learn about career preparation and get assistance in selecting the very best classes. Connect with labs, libraries, IT and tutoring. Find your community on campus.
World-Class Faculty
The College of Arts and Sciences faculty members are a driving force of the high-output, high-impact research activity that has earned the UO membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Our world-class faculty members are inspiring teachers.
Among them are five members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, four members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 10 Members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are committed to helping students discover their academic passion. Every day, they work to expand students’ intellectual horizons, preparing them for life after college with real-world knowledge and skills.
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In the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), we are committed to excellence in research and teaching, student success, and diversity, equity, and belonging.
A liberal arts education—one that offers a breadth of intellectual approaches and perspectives and depth in a major discipline—is the foundation to a purposeful life as a life-long learner, engaged citizen, and leader. The skills you will learn here—from written and verbal communication to analytical and quantitative reasoning, to compassion and understanding—are those that employers seek and will open the door to a wealth of opportunities.
You will find more than 50 majors and a multitude of minors within CAS, and seemingly endless opportunities for personal exploration and discovery. Whether you are an incoming first-year student, a grad student or a transfer student, you can map an exciting future and be part of a fun, warm, engaged liberal arts community here. Come join us. And go Ducks!
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Happening at CAS
Congratulations to UO English Professor Emeritus Bill Rossi for winning the Thoreau Society Medal, a prestigious lifetime award from the Thoreau Society! 🎉 #UOCAS #UOEnglish pic.twitter.com/ynY95DEm67
— UO College of Arts and Sciences (@uocas) March 8, 2024
Did you hold a student organization officer/leadership position? Are you graduating Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024? If so, you are eligible to receive a FREE Student Organization Leader Cord. To receive your cord, fill out this form https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zRIfukUZUz1EGO before July 1, 2024.
To be eligible for a Student Organization Leadership Cord a student must:
be graduating Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, be in a UO Student Club that is officially registered or recognized and verified through the Engage system, hold a Student Leadership position and that position should be indicated in the Engage system, fill out the form completely, submit it by July 1, 2024, and have not been given a student organization leadership cord in a previous year.Cords can be picked up or mailed to you, your choice. Questions about cords should be directed to Center for Student Involvement csi@uoregon.edu, 541-346-2631
Presented by the Center for Art Research
Adam DeSorbo: Ablaze (With Destruction and Abundance)
March 1- May 19, 2024 CFAR billboard project at 510 Oak Street, Eugene, OR 97403
Ablaze (With Destruction and Abundance) depicts ochre-tinted maple leaves nailed to wood planks that have been strengthened through a traditional Japanese charring process known as the Yakisugi method. The burned boards and maple leaves allude to transitional states, both benign and seasonal, and the more destructive forces of increasing wildfire activity. The embedded relationship between preservation and destruction as it relates to the Anthropocene brings our paradoxical tendencies as a species into full relief. The image is activated through original text by the artist, making explicit the process of grieving a burning world. The interaction between the image and the text proposes an embrace of our ecological cracking, the necessity to witness, the urge to preserve, and the radical act of finding joy while existing in the cracks.
This CFAR billboard project is supported by the University of Oregon Department of ARt’s Center for Art Research in conjunction with the exhibition series Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World.
The Craft Center is excited to welcome our spring 2024 visiting artist, Frank Gosar. Frank has been creating pottery for over 30 years as Off Center Ceramics. His work will be on view in the Craft Center Gallery from April 1 - June 7.
Frank will also be teaching two workshops with the Craft Center this term, "Brush Making and Ceramic Painting" and "Potter's Tool Kit." For more information or to register, please visit https://craftcenter.uoregon.edu/workshops.
(The Craft Center Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Erb Memorial Union just past the Adell McMillan Gallery. Please check the Erb Memorial Union website for site hours.)
Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels, casual career chats, the Career & Internship Expo (4/18), and Practice Interview Day (4/19) that will help you develop skills and connections on the road to career readiness. For a full list of workshops, career tours, networking events, resume reviews, alumni panels, and more, visit career.uoregon.edu/events or register for events in Handshake. Why wait?! Stop by the University Career Center in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level ASAP to get drop-in resume reviews and other career guidance to make the most of your Career Readiness Week!
Special thanks to our Spring 2024 Career Readiness Week sponsors: Enterprise Holdings and Sherwin Williams
FULL SCHEDULE
Resume Extravaganza (Drop-In Resume Reviews)
Tuesday, April 9, 11am-4pm, Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons
Did you know you can have a career readiness coach or a peer coach review your resume before the Spring Career & Internship Expo? Drop-in any time to get feedback on your resume. Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!
Curious about Job & Internship Search Strategies? (Workshop)
Wednesday, April 10, 11am-12pm, Tykeson 50P (UCC Conference Room)
Looking for a job or internship and need help getting started?! Learn how to utilize Handshake and networking strategies to find opportunities that align with your interests; and how to get university credit for an internship (UGST404).
Curious About Interviewing? (Workshop)
Friday, April 12, 10am-11am, Tykeson 50P (UCC Conference Room)
Come learn about the basics of interviewing and how to stand out as a candidate!
Black Business in Oregon: A Journey to Excellence Reception
Friday, April 12, 5pm-6:30pm, Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center
Meet Black alumni from different stages of their careers who will share experiences, insights, and success stories. Dinner and refreshments from Philyaw’s Cookout and Catering will be served. Space is limited, so register by April 9 to secure your spot!
Curious About the Spring Career & Internship Expo? (Virtual Info-Session)
Monday, April 15, 12pm-1pm, Register in Handshake for Zoom link
Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Career and Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically during the Expo.
Monday, April 15, 3pm-4 pm, Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons
Serve at home or abroad. Join us for a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Peace Corps and UO's RARE AmeriCorps program to learn about Volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain knowledge about the application processes for both programs.
Curious about Resumes? (Workshop)
Tuesday, April 16, 12pm-1pm, Tykeson 50P (UCC Conference Room)
Come learn about the basics of resume writing and have the opportunity to ask questions on formatting, structure, and bring your own resume for tailoring and more!
Your Future in Tech + Connect (Panel+Networking)
Tuesday, April 16, 4pm-6:30pm, Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons
4pm-5pm-Industry Insights Panel, followed by 5:15-6:30pm Connect with Tech Employers
Join us for a special industry-connection night dedicated to helping you get career ready for your future in Tech. Hear from a panel of industry leaders &/or participate in small group networking with tech employers to get advice on career-building opportunities and connections.
Industry Bites: Make it in Marketing!
Tuesday, April 16, 4pm-4:45pm, Lillis 440
Interested in exploring a career in marketing? Want to learn more about marketing industry from corporate to agency work, strategy, design, and campaigns? Join us for PIZZA, panel, and conversation with marketing leaders.
Ducks in Finance: Navigating the Corporate Financial Landscape
Tuesday, April 16, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Register in Handshake for Zoom link
Join the UO Alumni Association for an insightful journey into the world of corporate finance with our esteemed panel of alumni, each carving their paths to success.
Wednesday, April 17, 4pm-6pm, Crater Lake Rooms
Network with a variety of public agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses in a casual, fun “speed dating”-style event. Over the course of the event, you’ll have a chance to meet a new employer every 10 minutes!
Spring Career & Internship Expo
Thursday, April 18, 12pm-4pm, EMU Ballrooms
Get curious about your future and make connections with cool employers! Find your career fit with over 70+ employers comprised of private industry; public, educational, and non-profit organizations; local government, the federal government, law enforcement, and military--all on-campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities.
First Career & Internship Expo? Or just a little nervous? Come early and get a low-stress, behind-the-scenes Expo Preview & Tour (11:15am-noon, EMU Ballrooms) and learn how to navigate the expo and make a good first impression with employers. Take part in the Expo Scavenger Hunt to win prizes and have fun conversation starters with employers. Bring your resume to impress employers! Get a FREE Professional Headshot taken to add to your LinkedIn!
Friday, April 19, 12pm-4pm (30-45 minutes each), Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons
Come practice commonly asked interview questions and get active feedback on your communication style, professionalism, and more. interviewing skills, get feedback from experienced professionals and career coaches.