University of Oregon Alumni Association

👀Eye spy UO in the Big Ten Conference "Map"

Today is the day! The University of Oregon is officially in the Big Ten Conference 🥳

The balance between physical and mental health has always been important to Sid Lefranc. When in the lab, she’s a neuroscientist in training. Outside the lab, she tests her physical strength with Jiu Jitsu. #Oregon150 offers students like Sid the ability to pursue hands-on research with real-world applications while also providing opportunities to build community. Learn about Sid's experience. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gpvEcbXp

Meet John Chang, BS ’95 (economics). As executive director of College Possible Oregon, John leads efforts to provide free college access and success programs for students facing barriers to higher education. With over twenty years of experience in student success programs, John champions underrepresented and low-income students. Born to immigrant parents in Portland, he knows the transformative power of education. John and his team offer students six years of coaching support, partnering with high schools and colleges statewide, including the University of Oregon. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giUhqDG8 #UOAlumni #OnceADuckAlwaysADuck

We're just days away from officially joining the Big Ten Conference! 🥳 Curious about the inside scoop? Dive into this article by UOAA's executive director, Raphe Beck. Trust us, it's a must-read that will have you laughing! 😂 Check it out ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dqdn5T #BigTenBound #GoDucks #BigTen

The 2024 Paris Olympics start today! 🏆 Keep an eye out for some of our current and former Oregon athletes participating in the games. 🇪🇸 Maite Cazorla— BA ’19 🇺🇸 Wyndham Clark— BS ’17 🇰🇪 Susan Ejore— BA ’20 🇫🇷 Shana Grebo— current duck 🇦🇺 Jessica Hull— BA ’19 🇺🇸 Sabrina Ionescu— BA ’19, MS ’20 🇺🇸 Alaysha Johnson— BA ’18 🇵🇱 Klaudia Kazimierska— current duck 🇵🇱 Aneta Konieczek— BA ’22 🇩🇪 Elisa Mevius— incoming duck 🇺🇸 Jaida Ross— BA ’23, current duck 🇩🇪 Nyara Sabally— BA ’22 🇩🇪 Satou Sabally— BA ’20 🇳🇱 Jorinde Van Klinken— MBA ’23 🇫🇷 Alessia Zarbo— BS ’23 #OnceADuckAlwaysADuck #GoDucks #DuckProud #Paris2024

🕹️Are playing digital games beneficial to your well-being? A study from University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication suggests they might boost your mood and confidence. While playing games like Wordle or Sudoku may not boost your brain power, they may have other positive psychological benefits. The research indicates that any games offering a significant challenge may contribute to restoring psychological well-being. Learn more about the research at https://bit.ly/3VXml39. #DidYouKnow

Congratulations to Mustafa Kasubhai, the first Muslim American to serve as a federal judge in the United States and a UO law grad, for being awarded the 2024 Frohnmayer Award for Public Service. Read about his career 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dT9Gx7Tj University of Oregon School of Law University of Oregon Alumni Association

Meet John Branam, JD ’04. A graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law, John's education taught him resilience and critical thinking skills, which he applies daily in his role as a nonprofit leader. As the executive director of Get Schooled, John leads the nation’s only free, all-digital college and first jobs advisor, providing personalized support to primarily Black, Brown, and low-income youth. With over fifteen years of experience in senior leadership roles in national education organizations, John is dedicated to advocating for young people of color. In addition to his work at Get Schooled, John served on the UO Alumni Association Board of Directors from 2018–2024. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giUhqDG8 #UOAlumni #OnceADuckAlwaysADuck