CAS Connection 21st Century Liberal Arts archive
You’re Making an Impact
Thinking critically, speaking out and engaging with the world is more critical now than ever. As CAS graduates prepare to step into their new role as global citizens, Dean Chris Poulsen offers advice on the power of giving back.
Rebind: A UO alum’s invention for literary understanding
PHILOSOPHY — When alum John Kaag’s mother forced him to take philosophy lessons from his Latin teacher in high school, he might not have imagined he'd pursue a career in philosophy. But he didn't imagine he'd co-found an AI-driven website that allows you to read classic books alongside literary experts, including "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau.
An Education Without Borders
GLOBAL STUDIES - It’s a big world, and decisions that happen in one region often ripple out to others. The School of Global Studies and Languages provides students with an internal atlas that helps them understand the forces and decisions that have human impact.
An Education Without Borders
GLOBAL STUDIES - It’s a big world, and decisions that happen in one region often ripple out to others. The School of Global Studies and Languages provides students with an internal atlas that helps them understand the forces and decisions that have human impact.
Creating a Future Forward CAS
Higher ed faces big challenges, but Tykeson Dean of Arts and Sciences Chris Poulsen is ready to meet them with a forward-thinking plan to establish CAS as a leader and innovator. Read how Poulsen views the state of higher education and how a new strategy will work to make the University of Oregon College of Arts and Sciences a place where students can receive a high-quality liberal arts education while also preparing them for a 21st century work place.
Taking Liberal Arts to the Next Level
Are liberal arts degrees becoming obsolete? Far from it, say CAS faculty who are evolving liberal arts education as part of the college's new strategy to prepare students for jobs that don’t exist yet.
Exploring Identity in CAS
Students come to the College of Arts and Sciences seeking a degree, but many find something even greater: a sense of belonging, connection and purpose.