1217 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1217
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One of only 62 institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities, the University of Oregon is the flagship institution of the Oregon University System. Academic quality is the cornerstone of the University of Oregon's identity as a public research university. From their freshman year, students take courses from leaders in their fields, have opportunities to be involved in cutting-edge research in every academic discipline, and work alongside prominent scholars, assisting in their work as well as conducting original research of their own. Freshmen have the option to enroll in over 50 different Freshman Interest Groups, special course groupings in which a group of no more than 25 first-year students take two core courses that are connected through a third seminar course, often taught by a faculty member teaching one of the core courses. In addition, Freshman Seminar classes allow students to explore topics in-depth with some of Oregon's most prominent faculty members. Highly motivated students will find opportunities for intellectual challenge in the Clark Honors College, the Society of College Scholars within the College of Arts and Sciences, or Research and Honors programs within individual academic departments. Distinctive opportunities include the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center and the Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship within the Lundquist College of Business, both of which offer student support, internships, and experiential learning opportunities; the Green Chemistry Laboratory, which uses nontoxic materials in experiments, and the Alice C. Tyler Instrumentation Center, which gives students access to the full range of instruments essential in green chemistry, both the first facilities of their kind in the nation; and Future Music Oregon, a center in the School of Music that is dedicated to the exploration of sound and its composition through the innovative use of computers and new technologies. Students will also find less formal venues in which they can participate in intellectually stimulating activities, including the new Living Learning Center residence hall, the SuperNova program that invites faculty and graduate students to the residence halls to showcase their research in an intimate and interactive atmosphere; THINK classes that are designed and moderated by students; Community Conversations that are led by panels of faculty, community leaders, and students to explore a diverse range of topics; and Faculty in Residence programs that range from social and community-building activities to academic and intellectual discussions. At the University of Oregon, more than 20, 000 men and women study in idyllic, lush settings in the heart of the rugged Pacific Northwest where the dramatic Oregon coast is an hour's drive to the west, and the Cascade Mountains are an hour to the east, allowing easy access to both winter and summer sports and activities. The university's mid-range size gives it the ambience of a smaller institution, but with the benefit of the resources of a major research institution. The University of Oregon's 295-acre main campus is located in Eugene, nationally recognized as one of America's most livable cities, as well as one of its best college towns. The university is a community of scholars dedicated to the highest standards of academic inquiry, learning, and service who recognize that knowledge is the fundamental wealth of civilization. Students come to Oregon because they find faculty and fellow students who share their belief that education should inspire and prepare people to make a difference in the world. The University of Oregon is a unique institution that will challenge students to change the world by giving them the skills and knowledge to question critically, think logically, communicate clearly, act creatively, and live ethically.
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