News Archive prior to Feb. 2015

Home Movie Day in Portland celebrates amateur filmmaking

EUGENE, Ore. -- (Sept. 22, 2009) -- Whether it is footage of grandma blowing out candles at her 80th birthday party or a cops-and-robbers movie made by grade-school kids, the Home Movie Day in Portland is an opportunity to share, preserve and celebrate old films.

Mission successful: UO-led research gathers vital seafloor data

EUGENE, Ore. -- (Sept. 22, 2009) -- After 30 days at sea and 16 days of successful seismic surveying of deep-sea hydrothermal ecosystems on the Pacific Ocean floor off British Columbia, researchers from two Northwest institutions have returned to dry land.

University of Oregon to usher in 2009-2010 academic year with Convocation

EUGENE, Ore. -- (Sept. 21, 2009) -- At the University of Oregon, convocation marks the start of the academic year and welcomes students to the scholarly world of the university.

Former University of Oregon President Myles Brand dies

EUGENE, Ore. -- (Sept. 17, 2009) - On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the University of Oregon learned about the death of its former president, Myles Brand.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History to host open house for new volunteers

EUGENE, Ore. -- (Sept. 16, 2009) -- Ever wonder what it is like to work in a museum? Find out as the Museum of Natural and Cultural History hosts an open house for potential volunteers on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the museum, 1680 E.

Events provide resources for women and girls interested in science careers

EUGENE, Ore. -- (Sept. 15, 2009) – The world of science is one that is dominated by men.

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