CAS Connection CAS Spotlights archive
Fighting Feminine Genocide
With violence against women on the rise in many Latin American countries, a UO philosophy professor is working to make feminine genocide a recognized crime throughout Mexico.
Student Spotlight - Eugene to Santa Fe
In a theater production class, Grigorii Malakhov discovered a new passion that has taken him all the way to a world-renowned opera company.
Elevating Women Scholars Around the World
Finding Strength in Community
Growing up as a Chehalis Tribal member in the predominantly white town of Olympia, Wash., Tiera Garrety struggled to connect with her peers. She felt isolated in schools that lacked Indigenous representation, and her grades began to suffer.
Liberal Arts Without Borders
Many students at the University of Oregon’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) feel driven to extend their studies outside of class, taking advantage of the many hands-on learning opportunities the college offers. CAS spoke with three students in the college who are taking their education abroad, whether it’s studying Italian in a small village, podcasting with marine biologists or gathering research for a doctoral dissertation.
Meet Ernesto Javier Martínez
Ernesto Javier Martínez, associate professor and head of the Department of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to turn his short film 'La Serenata' into a full-length movie.