UO E-Clips is a daily report prepared by the Office of Communications (http://comm.uoregon.edu) summarizing current news coverage of the University of Oregon.
Media mentions for August 9
Researchers Find That Diversity Could Help Save Drought-stricken Grasslands
redOrbit.com: As drought ravages grasslands across the United States, a few American scientists are looking into how different species of grass endure these harsh conditions. In a study that could impact everything from the beef industry to lawn care, a University of Kansas-led team examined the resilience of 426 species of grass from around the world and found that diversity is key in maintaining robust grasslands, according to their report published this week in the journal Nature. ...The team, which included biologists from the University of Oregon and the Nature Conservancy in Minneapolis, analyzed the plants' different degrees of drought resistance and found that hardier grasses are well distributed around the world. They concluded that because of the even distribution of grass species, global steppes and grasslands are well positioned to endure future droughts.
Alumni Magazines Jump to the iPad
Campus Technology: As universities look for ways to connect with alumni and students, campus periodicals are launching digital editions for mobile devices, particularly the iPad ... It's a sentiment shared by Ed Madison, a graduate teaching fellow in the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication, whose Mobile Media Production class created OR Magazine during the 2012 spring term. "People are astonished by OR Magazine and the sophistication of the publication," he noted. "It looks and feels professional."
(Bend) Bulletin: Oregon's economy dipped in June, according to a statewide economic index released Wednesday. The University of Oregon Index of Economic Indicators dropped 0.3 percent, its first decline since November, according to UO economist Tim Duy, the report's author. Six of the seven components that make up the index were unchanged or slightly weaker in June compared to May, according to the report. Despite the slight decline, signs point to continued economic growth in the state, Duy wrote, but at a rate below normal for economic expansion.
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Late mentions for August 8
Portland Business Journal: Oregon's economic growth slowed slightly in June. The University of Oregon's Index of Economic Indicators in June was 91.5, down from 91.8 in May. The report, a measure of economic activity, is indexed to 100 based on economic conditions in 1997 ... Even with June's decline, the three-month average growth of Oregon economic indicators is in line with the average growth rate of the last two decades.
UO unveils social media 'QuackCave'
KVAL: The University of Oregon Athletic Department launched what it says is the first digital media hub in college athletics. A seldom-used storage room near Autzen Stadium has become the QuackCave ... The QuackCave contains a wall of flat screen TVs and monitors that are controlled by iPads and wireless keyboards. It is staffed by UO students who will monitor and produce digital content across social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+ and Instagram (uoducks).