89-742: The Lillis Business Complex (LCB) is a building on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene , Oregon . It is home to the Charles H. Lundquist College of Business (thus the LCB acronym for the Complex). The complex consists of four buildings; the new main building (called Lillis Hall ), completed in 2003, and three older buildings, Anstett Hall , Peterson Hall , and the Chiles Business Center . The oldest building
178-462: A regular basis. I spoke with him a couple of days ago. He was mostly talking about -- his view is the next step to upgrade the academic side of the university is to get the Legislature to go along with his plan, which is a little bit complicated, but it's to take a step -- I hate to use the word because it's an oversimplification -- but to take a step toward becoming more of a private university. I think
267-408: A regular basis. I spoke with him a couple of days ago. He was mostly talking about -- his view is the next step to upgrade the academic side of the university is to get the Legislature to go along with his plan, which is a little bit complicated, but it's to take a step -- I hate to use the word because it's an oversimplification -- but to take a step toward becoming more of a private university. I think
356-487: Is " The Pioneer " a statue of a bearded, buckskin-clad pioneer cast in bronze by sculptor Alexander Phimister Proctor in 1919. In 1932, Proctor's " Pioneer Mother " statue was dedicated in the Women's Memorial Quadrangle on the other side of Johnson Hall; the two statues are aligned so they can "see" one another through the large windows of the hall's main floor. Lawrence Hall is at the end of hardscape walkway, directly north of
445-439: Is " The Pioneer " a statue of a bearded, buckskin-clad pioneer cast in bronze by sculptor Alexander Phimister Proctor in 1919. In 1932, Proctor's " Pioneer Mother " statue was dedicated in the Women's Memorial Quadrangle on the other side of Johnson Hall; the two statues are aligned so they can "see" one another through the large windows of the hall's main floor. Lawrence Hall is at the end of hardscape walkway, directly north of
534-809: Is Peterson Hall, which was completed in 1916 as the Education Building. In 1921, Anstett Hall, then called the Commerce Building, was completed to house the Business School. The two buildings were designed as a pair by the University Architect, Ellis F. Lawrence , and were designed to serve as "entry pylons" for the main campus quadrangle (now called the Memorial Quadrangle ). Commonwealth Hall opened in 1952, and connected Oregon Hall (formerly Education) and Commerce. In 1975, Commonwealth Hall
623-688: Is a member of the Association of American Universities . Since July 2014, UO has been governed by its own board of trustees . UO student-athletes compete as the Oregon Ducks and are part of the Big Ten Conference in the NCAA Division I . With eighteen varsity teams, the Oregon Ducks are best known for their football team and track and field program. These two teams are even incorporated into
712-729: Is adjacent to the West University neighborhood and Pioneer Cemetery . Eugene is near many prominent geographic features such as the Willamette River , the Cascade Mountain Range , and the Pacific Ocean. Also, within a two-hour drive is the Portland metropolitan area. The campus is occupied by approximately 80 buildings. However, there are several ongoing construction projects, as well as plans to build new facilities. The campus
801-443: Is adjacent to the West University neighborhood and Pioneer Cemetery . Eugene is near many prominent geographic features such as the Willamette River , the Cascade Mountain Range , and the Pacific Ocean. Also, within a two-hour drive is the Portland metropolitan area. The campus is occupied by approximately 80 buildings. However, there are several ongoing construction projects, as well as plans to build new facilities. The campus
890-534: Is the home of the Oregon Bach Festival . Based on Ellis F. Lawrence's vision, many of the university's buildings are planned around several major quadrangles, many of which abut the 13th Avenue pedestrian mall. The university is known for being the site of a pioneering participatory planning experiment known as the Oregon Experiment , which is also the subject of a book of the same name that evolved into
979-413: Is the home of the Oregon Bach Festival . Based on Ellis F. Lawrence's vision, many of the university's buildings are planned around several major quadrangles, many of which abut the 13th Avenue pedestrian mall. The university is known for being the site of a pioneering participatory planning experiment known as the Oregon Experiment , which is also the subject of a book of the same name that evolved into
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#17330848736901068-660: The Aeneid by Virgil , Book VI, line 727. The motto is now shared with the Eindhoven University of Technology , the Military Academy of the German Armed Forces , and the University of Warwick . The Oregon State Legislature established the university in 1872 and named it Oregon State University. The residents of Eugene raised $ 27,500 to buy eighteen acres of land at a cost of $ 2,500. The doors opened in 1876 with
1157-430: The Aeneid by Virgil , Book VI, line 727. The motto is now shared with the Eindhoven University of Technology , the Military Academy of the German Armed Forces , and the University of Warwick . The Oregon State Legislature established the university in 1872 and named it Oregon State University. The residents of Eugene raised $ 27,500 to buy eighteen acres of land at a cost of $ 2,500. The doors opened in 1876 with
1246-703: The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health in Portland, Oregon ; the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston, Oregon ; and Pine Mountain Observatory in Central Oregon . UO's 295-acre campus is situated along the Willamette River . Most academic programs follow the 10-week quarter system . The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and
1335-404: The Oregon Ducks and are part of the Big Ten Conference in the NCAA Division I . With eighteen varsity teams, the Oregon Ducks are best known for their football team and track and field program. These two teams are even incorporated into the design of the school's "O" logo. In the summer of 2022, UO hosted the 2022 World Athletics Championships . It was the first time the event was held in
1424-508: The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston, Oregon ; and Pine Mountain Observatory in Central Oregon . UO's 295-acre campus is situated along the Willamette River . Most academic programs follow the 10-week quarter system . The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is a member of the Association of American Universities . Since July 2014, UO has been governed by its own board of trustees . UO student-athletes compete as
1513-578: The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston, Oregon. The University of Oregon is home to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History . The campus has been smoke and tobacco free since 2012. The oldest section of campus is in the northwest area of the current campus. The university's first building, University Hall , opened on October 16, 1876, when
1602-412: The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston, Oregon. The University of Oregon is home to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History . The campus has been smoke and tobacco free since 2012. The oldest section of campus is in the northwest area of the current campus. The university's first building, University Hall , opened on October 16, 1876, when
1691-705: The 60s and 70s, fewer UO undergraduate students would go on to earn doctorates in the 80s, 90s, 2000s and 2010s. Prominent UO researchers of this era include Michael Posner , Frank Stahl , George Streisinger and Aaron Novick . . UO experienced state disinvestment in the 1980s during the tenure of president Paul Olum. Further state disinvestment occurred during the 1990s and during the Great Recession. Many programs have been scaled back or eliminated. In recent years UO's administration and Board of Trustees have approved hundreds of millions of dollars in construction projects. These facilities include Matthew Knight Arena,
1780-647: The 60s and 70s, fewer UO undergraduate students would go on to earn doctorates in the 80s, 90s, 2000s and 2010s. Prominent UO researchers of this era include Michael Posner , Frank Stahl , George Streisinger and Aaron Novick . . UO experienced state disinvestment in the 1980s during the tenure of president Paul Olum. Further state disinvestment occurred during the 1990s and during the Great Recession. Many programs have been scaled back or eliminated. In recent years UO's administration and Board of Trustees have approved hundreds of millions of dollars in construction projects. These facilities include Matthew Knight Arena,
1869-751: The Ford Alumni Center, the EMU renovation (student union building), and dormitories. This has occurred in tandem with state budget reductions, tuition increases, and increases in out-of-state enrollment. In 2016, the university removed the name of Frederic Stanley Dunn , head of the Classics department in the 1920s and 30s, from the dormitory Dunn Hall, because of his leading role in the Ku Klux Klan . Measure 5 established limits on property taxes in Oregon. This impacted
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#17330848736901958-490: The Ford Alumni Center, the EMU renovation (student union building), and dormitories. This has occurred in tandem with state budget reductions, tuition increases, and increases in out-of-state enrollment. In 2016, the university removed the name of Frederic Stanley Dunn , head of the Classics department in the 1920s and 30s, from the dormitory Dunn Hall, because of his leading role in the Ku Klux Klan . Measure 5 established limits on property taxes in Oregon. This impacted
2047-533: The Hayward Field renovation project. Major publications including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal have described the university as the "University of Nike". A book titled The University of Nike , written by Joshua Hunt, describes Nike and Phil Knight's influence on the university. As of 2022, 16.5% of UO's gross square footage is purpose-built for the university's sports programs. In 2010,
2136-421: The Hayward Field renovation project. Major publications including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal have described the university as the "University of Nike". A book titled The University of Nike , written by Joshua Hunt, describes Nike and Phil Knight's influence on the university. As of 2022, 16.5% of UO's gross square footage is purpose-built for the university's sports programs. In 2010,
2225-618: The PAC's stated goal was to help facilitate an increase in autonomy at the University of Oregon. In reaction to a growing movement to establish an independent university board, the Oregon Legislature in 2013 passed SB 270, requiring local governing boards for the state's three largest institutions. In 2014, the University of Oregon became an independent public body governed by the Board of Trustees of
2314-411: The PAC's stated goal was to help facilitate an increase in autonomy at the University of Oregon. In reaction to a growing movement to establish an independent university board, the Oregon Legislature in 2013 passed SB 270, requiring local governing boards for the state's three largest institutions. In 2014, the University of Oregon became an independent public body governed by the Board of Trustees of
2403-452: The Robert D. Clark Honors College. The center of campus houses a mixture of academic buildings, an administration building, and student recreation buildings. Just to the east of Memorial Quad, facing 13th Avenue is Johnson Hall where offices for higher administration and trustee offices are found, including the offices of the university president. Directly across 13th Avenue, facing Johnson Hall
2492-403: The Robert D. Clark Honors College. The center of campus houses a mixture of academic buildings, an administration building, and student recreation buildings. Just to the east of Memorial Quad, facing 13th Avenue is Johnson Hall where offices for higher administration and trustee offices are found, including the offices of the university president. Directly across 13th Avenue, facing Johnson Hall
2581-555: The School of Education in 1910, the School of Architecture , the College of Business in 1914, the School of Law in 1915, the School of Journalism in 1916, and the School of Health and Physical Education in 1920. However, the University of Oregon lost its School of Engineering to Oregon Agricultural College , now known as Oregon State University . In 1917, a "three term" (quarter system) calendar
2670-408: The School of Education in 1910, the School of Architecture , the College of Business in 1914, the School of Law in 1915, the School of Journalism in 1916, and the School of Health and Physical Education in 1920. However, the University of Oregon lost its School of Engineering to Oregon Agricultural College , now known as Oregon State University . In 1917, a "three term" (quarter system) calendar
2759-641: The United States government and forcibly removed to the Coast Indian Reservation in Western Oregon. Today, Kalapuya descendants are primarily citizens of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. The university's motto, mens agitat molem translates from Latin as "mind moves mass", or poetically as "minds move mountains." The line comes from
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2848-401: The United States government and forcibly removed to the Coast Indian Reservation in Western Oregon. Today, Kalapuya descendants are primarily citizens of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. The university's motto, mens agitat molem translates from Latin as "mind moves mass", or poetically as "minds move mountains." The line comes from
2937-457: The United States. The university has a long and complex relationship with Nike, Inc. , and the firm's co-founder Phil Knight . As a consequence of state higher-education disinvestment starting in the 1990s, UO has embraced a "University of Nike" image. Fueled by large investments in athletic infrastructure, this trend has accelerated in recent years. Knight, an alumnus, has advocated for both athletic prominence and increased privatisation of
3026-424: The University of California at Eugene. That's the result of the current Legislature's policies. On March 31, 2012, a Political Action Committee called Oregonians For Higher Education Excellence was formed by Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle . As of May 23, 2012, the organization has raised over $ 320,000. Notable contributors to the PAC include, Phil Knight , Patrick Kilkenny, and Tim Boyle. According to Boyle,
3115-424: The University of California at Eugene. That's the result of the current Legislature's policies. On March 31, 2012, a Political Action Committee called Oregonians For Higher Education Excellence was formed by Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle . As of May 23, 2012, the organization has raised over $ 320,000. Notable contributors to the PAC include, Phil Knight , Patrick Kilkenny, and Tim Boyle. According to Boyle,
3204-401: The University of Oregon The University of Oregon ( UO , U of O or Oregon ) is a public research university in Eugene, Oregon , United States. Founded in 1876, the university is organized into nine colleges and schools and offers 420 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university also operates the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health in Portland, Oregon ;
3293-522: The University of Oregon . Proponents of local governing boards claimed that an independent board would give the university more autonomy and free it from inadequate state funding. This change of the board structure that eventually allowed the University of Oregon to leave the Pac12 and move to the Big10 without consideration for other state-funded universities in the state, i.e. Oregon State. Michael H. Schill became
3382-426: The University of Oregon . Proponents of local governing boards claimed that an independent board would give the university more autonomy and free it from inadequate state funding. This change of the board structure that eventually allowed the University of Oregon to leave the Pac12 and move to the Big10 without consideration for other state-funded universities in the state, i.e. Oregon State. Michael H. Schill became
3471-596: The University of Pittsburgh. In 1969, the UO was admitted into the Association of American Universities , along with Case Western Reserve University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Southern California. Graduate enrollment peaked during the 1978-79 academic year at 4,568. From 1970 to 1979, 2,614 doctoral degrees were awarded at UO cumulatively. From 1970 to 1979, 817 UO undergraduate students would go on to earn doctoral degrees at UO or another institution. Despite increases in total undergraduate enrollment since
3560-551: The University of Pittsburgh. In 1969, the UO was admitted into the Association of American Universities , along with Case Western Reserve University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Southern California. Graduate enrollment peaked during the 1978-79 academic year at 4,568. From 1970 to 1979, 2,614 doctoral degrees were awarded at UO cumulatively. From 1970 to 1979, 817 UO undergraduate students would go on to earn doctoral degrees at UO or another institution. Despite increases in total undergraduate enrollment since
3649-454: The William W. Knight Law Center. Knight did not make a major contribution to academics between 1996 and 2016. Knight is an athletic booster . He has contributed to, and managed, the construction of various athletic department facilities. Knight's involvement in said projects usually does not involve any university oversight, making them controversial. Knight also financed the majority of
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3738-404: The William W. Knight Law Center. Knight did not make a major contribution to academics between 1996 and 2016. Knight is an athletic booster . He has contributed to, and managed, the construction of various athletic department facilities. Knight's involvement in said projects usually does not involve any university oversight, making them controversial. Knight also financed the majority of
3827-614: The design of the school's "O" logo. In the summer of 2022, UO hosted the 2022 World Athletics Championships . It was the first time the event was held in the United States. The university has a long and complex relationship with Nike, Inc. , and the firm's co-founder Phil Knight . As a consequence of state higher-education disinvestment starting in the 1990s, UO has embraced a "University of Nike" image. Fueled by large investments in athletic infrastructure, this trend has accelerated in recent years. Knight, an alumnus, has advocated for both athletic prominence and increased privatisation of
3916-511: The institution's track and field venue. The outside of the logo is said to represent Autzen Stadium , which is UO's football stadium. Phil Knight has financed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of construction projects on UO's campus going back to the late-1980s. Knight contributed to the renovation and expansion of the Main Library, now called the Knight Library , and the construction of
4005-400: The institution's track and field venue. The outside of the logo is said to represent Autzen Stadium , which is UO's football stadium. Phil Knight has financed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of construction projects on UO's campus going back to the late-1980s. Knight contributed to the renovation and expansion of the Main Library, now called the Knight Library , and the construction of
4094-407: The intersection of 13th Avenue and University Street. It houses the School of Architecture and Allied Arts and is named after its first dean, Ellis F. Lawrence , in 1957. Allen Hall, opened in 1954, is adjacent to Lawrence Hall and houses the School of Journalism and Communication. Additionally, Erb Memorial Union and the recreation center are in this part of campus. Board of Trustees of
4183-618: The intersection with Kincaid Street. Student recreation and union centers are toward the center of the campus, with residence halls on the east side. Sports facilities are grouped in the southern-central part of campus with the Autzen Stadium and PK Park complexes across the Willamette River. The university also owns and operates several satellite facilities, including a large facility in the White Stag Block of downtown Portland and
4272-445: The intersection with Kincaid Street. Student recreation and union centers are toward the center of the campus, with residence halls on the east side. Sports facilities are grouped in the southern-central part of campus with the Autzen Stadium and PK Park complexes across the Willamette River. The university also owns and operates several satellite facilities, including a large facility in the White Stag Block of downtown Portland and
4361-467: The latest sensor technology to minimize energy usage. The atrium solar array is the largest installation of architectural solar glass in the Northwest United States, although about a third of the array does not generate power due to a large shade tree and the blocking of the afternoon sun by part of the building. University maintenance crews also placed trash cans in front of the lowest level of
4450-542: The legal freedom to borrow money for large capital projects. Lariviere's proposal called for $ 800 million in state bonds and "an equal amount" of private gifts. The new funds would provide a large boost to UO's then modest endowment. In a 2010 interview, UO booster Phil Knight discussed the New Partnership. Knight explained that Lariviere's plan would allow UO greater control and possibly allow it to set its own tuition for in-state students. Oh, I talk to [Lariviere] on
4539-484: The legal freedom to borrow money for large capital projects. Lariviere's proposal called for $ 800 million in state bonds and "an equal amount" of private gifts. The new funds would provide a large boost to UO's then modest endowment. In a 2010 interview, UO booster Phil Knight discussed the New Partnership. Knight explained that Lariviere's plan would allow UO greater control and possibly allow it to set its own tuition for in-state students. Oh, I talk to [Lariviere] on
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#17330848736904628-401: The name of "Oregon State University" and University Hall as its sole building. The first year of enrollment contained 155 students taught by five faculty members. The first graduating class was in 1878, graduating five students. In 1881, the university was nearly closed; it was $ 8,000 in debt before Henry Villard donated $ 7,000 to help pay it. In 1913 and 1932, there were proposals to merge
4717-401: The name of "Oregon State University" and University Hall as its sole building. The first year of enrollment contained 155 students taught by five faculty members. The first graduating class was in 1878, graduating five students. In 1881, the university was nearly closed; it was $ 8,000 in debt before Henry Villard donated $ 7,000 to help pay it. In 1913 and 1932, there were proposals to merge
4806-409: The newly installed UO president, Richard Lariviere, proposed establishing a new governance and funding model for UO. The New Partnership, as it became known, sought to establish an independent board and large endowment to fund the university into the future. Funding had become too low and unpredictable for UO officials, and the new model would provide the university with a consistent stream of funding and
4895-409: The newly installed UO president, Richard Lariviere, proposed establishing a new governance and funding model for UO. The New Partnership, as it became known, sought to establish an independent board and large endowment to fund the university into the future. Funding had become too low and unpredictable for UO officials, and the new model would provide the university with a consistent stream of funding and
4984-517: The paired Peterson and Anstett Halls, flanking the main entrance to Lillis) with state-of-the-art facilities and sustainable design . The front of the building (facing 13th street and the Memorial Quadrangle) features photovoltaic cells embedded in the glass, which provide a portion of the building's energy. In addition, the building, classrooms, and offices were oriented so as to maximize the use of natural light, and all rooms are outfitted with
5073-479: The recent influx in private gifts given by mega-donors, as of 2020, UO's state subsidy per resident student is one of the lowest in both the Association of American Universities and Pac-12 Conference. The school's "O" logo was officially adopted by the university as a whole in 2002. Designed by Nike , it was first adopted by the athletic program in late-1998. The inside of the logo is said to depict Hayward Field ,
5162-425: The recent influx in private gifts given by mega-donors, as of 2020, UO's state subsidy per resident student is one of the lowest in both the Association of American Universities and Pac-12 Conference. The school's "O" logo was officially adopted by the university as a whole in 2002. Designed by Nike , it was first adopted by the athletic program in late-1998. The inside of the logo is said to depict Hayward Field ,
5251-531: The solar panels, ensuring that this section of the array cannot generate electricity. 44°02′46″N 123°04′39″W / 44.04605°N 123.07756°W / 44.04605; -123.07756 University of Oregon The University of Oregon ( UO , U of O or Oregon ) is a public research university in Eugene, Oregon , United States. Founded in 1876, the university is organized into nine colleges and schools and offers 420 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university also operates
5340-521: The south side, and the Lillis Business Complex on the north. It is flanked on the west by the tallest building on campus, Prince Lucien Campbell Hall , also known as "PLC", Condon Hall on the west, housing the Geography department, and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on the east, which was remodeled and reopened on January 23, 2005. Also adjacent to Memorial Quad is Chapman Hall, which houses
5429-404: The south side, and the Lillis Business Complex on the north. It is flanked on the west by the tallest building on campus, Prince Lucien Campbell Hall , also known as "PLC", Condon Hall on the west, housing the Geography department, and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on the east, which was remodeled and reopened on January 23, 2005. Also adjacent to Memorial Quad is Chapman Hall, which houses
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#17330848736905518-428: The state budget, and led to budget and programmatic cuts at UO starting the 1990s. The College of Human Performance and Development was closed. Furthermore, many of the school's primary and secondary teacher training programs were eliminated. By 1997, more than 20 other programs were closed or significantly reduced in size. UO has initiated three capital campaigns in the last 30 years. The first campaign of this era
5607-428: The state budget, and led to budget and programmatic cuts at UO starting the 1990s. The College of Human Performance and Development was closed. Furthermore, many of the school's primary and secondary teacher training programs were eliminated. By 1997, more than 20 other programs were closed or significantly reduced in size. UO has initiated three capital campaigns in the last 30 years. The first campaign of this era
5696-415: The state provides about 7 percent of the funding now, so basically it is a private university that's hamstrung by public policy ... He's hamstrung in the sense he can't charge more tuition than the Legislature will let him do for in-state kids. So he loses money on every state kid that enrolls in the University of Oregon and he makes money on every kid that comes from out of state. So, increasingly, it's become
5785-415: The state provides about 7 percent of the funding now, so basically it is a private university that's hamstrung by public policy ... He's hamstrung in the sense he can't charge more tuition than the Legislature will let him do for in-state kids. So he loses money on every state kid that enrolls in the University of Oregon and he makes money on every kid that comes from out of state. So, increasingly, it's become
5874-419: The time. With contributions exceeding $ 100 million from benefactors such as Phil Knight and Lorry I. Lokey , the campaign goal was exceeded by over $ 253 million. In the fall of 2014, the institution announced that it would attempt to raise $ 2 billion from donors. In the fall of 2018, the campaign revised its goal to $ 3 billion. Substantial gifts were donated by Phil Knight and his wife. In October 2016, it
5963-419: The time. With contributions exceeding $ 100 million from benefactors such as Phil Knight and Lorry I. Lokey , the campaign goal was exceeded by over $ 253 million. In the fall of 2014, the institution announced that it would attempt to raise $ 2 billion from donors. In the fall of 2018, the campaign revised its goal to $ 3 billion. Substantial gifts were donated by Phil Knight and his wife. In October 2016, it
6052-455: The university had an enrollment of 177 students. It was known as "the building" before being named after Judge Matthew Deady in 1893. In June 2020, Deady's name was removed from the building in and it was temporarily renamed University Hall. The second building on campus is known as Villard Hall and is home to the Theater Arts and Comparative Literature Departments. Completed in 1886, the hall
6141-400: The university had an enrollment of 177 students. It was known as "the building" before being named after Judge Matthew Deady in 1893. In June 2020, Deady's name was removed from the building in and it was temporarily renamed University Hall. The second building on campus is known as Villard Hall and is home to the Theater Arts and Comparative Literature Departments. Completed in 1886, the hall
6230-422: The university with what is now Oregon State University . Both proposals were defeated. During Prince Lucien Campbell's tenure as president from 1902 to 1925, the university experienced tremendous growth. The budget, enrollment, facilities, and faculty members all grew several times its amount prior to his presidency. Numerous schools were also established during his tenure, including the School of Music in 1902,
6319-422: The university with what is now Oregon State University . Both proposals were defeated. During Prince Lucien Campbell's tenure as president from 1902 to 1925, the university experienced tremendous growth. The budget, enrollment, facilities, and faculty members all grew several times its amount prior to his presidency. Numerous schools were also established during his tenure, including the School of Music in 1902,
6408-441: The university's president in the summer of 2015. In June 2015, UO's endowment surpassed the $ 700 million mark. In 2022, Schill became president at Northwestern University. Karl Scholz has been president since July 1, 2023. The campus is spread over 295 acres (119 ha) and includes eighty buildings . Additionally, the campus is an arboretum consisting of 500 species of trees. In total there are over 3,000 trees on campus. It
6497-441: The university's president in the summer of 2015. In June 2015, UO's endowment surpassed the $ 700 million mark. In 2022, Schill became president at Northwestern University. Karl Scholz has been president since July 1, 2023. The campus is spread over 295 acres (119 ha) and includes eighty buildings . Additionally, the campus is an arboretum consisting of 500 species of trees. In total there are over 3,000 trees on campus. It
6586-526: The university, and has donated over $ 1 billion to UO since the late-1980s, much of it going towards athletics. The school's "O" logo was designed by Nike in 1998 and sports facility projects on campus typically involve both Knight and Nike. The University of Oregon is located on Kalapuya ilihi, the traditional indigenous homeland of the Kalapuya people. Following treaties between 1851 and 1855, Kalapuya people were dispossessed of their indigenous homeland by
6675-476: The university, and has donated over $ 1 billion to UO since the late-1980s, much of it going towards athletics. The school's "O" logo was designed by Nike in 1998 and sports facility projects on campus typically involve both Knight and Nike. The University of Oregon is located on Kalapuya ilihi, the traditional indigenous homeland of the Kalapuya people. Following treaties between 1851 and 1855, Kalapuya people were dispossessed of their indigenous homeland by
6764-443: The well known book A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander . The project's two major principles are buildings should be designed, in part, by the people who will use them with the help of an "architect facilitator", and construction should occur over many small projects as opposed to a few large ones. Although academic buildings are spread throughout the campus, most are along East 13th Avenue, with heavy pedestrian traffic at
6853-443: The well known book A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander . The project's two major principles are buildings should be designed, in part, by the people who will use them with the help of an "architect facilitator", and construction should occur over many small projects as opposed to a few large ones. Although academic buildings are spread throughout the campus, most are along East 13th Avenue, with heavy pedestrian traffic at
6942-719: Was adopted by the university faculty as a war-time measure. This academic calendar has remained ever since then. However, it is now referred to as the Quarter System. The Zorn-MacPherson Bill in 1932 proposed the University of Oregon and Oregon State College (now "University") merge. The bill lost in a landslide vote of over 6 to 1. The University of Oregon Medical School was founded in 1887 in Portland and merged with Willamette University 's program in 1913. However, in 1974 it became an independent institution known as Oregon Health Sciences University . The Institute of Molecular Biology
7031-611: Was adopted by the university faculty as a war-time measure. This academic calendar has remained ever since then. However, it is now referred to as the Quarter System. The Zorn-MacPherson Bill in 1932 proposed the University of Oregon and Oregon State College (now "University") merge. The bill lost in a landslide vote of over 6 to 1. The University of Oregon Medical School was founded in 1887 in Portland and merged with Willamette University 's program in 1913. However, in 1974 it became an independent institution known as Oregon Health Sciences University . The Institute of Molecular Biology
7120-537: Was announced Phil Knight and his wife Penny will contribute $ 500 million to establish the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. At the time it was the largest donation to a public research university. Knight gave an additional $ 500 million to the Knight Campus in 2021. In 2022, Steve Ballmer made a large gift of $ 425 million to fund a new institute for children's behavioral health . Despite
7209-434: Was announced Phil Knight and his wife Penny will contribute $ 500 million to establish the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. At the time it was the largest donation to a public research university. Knight gave an additional $ 500 million to the Knight Campus in 2021. In 2022, Steve Ballmer made a large gift of $ 425 million to fund a new institute for children's behavioral health . Despite
7298-478: Was established at the university in 1959. UO served as the filming location for the 1978 cult classic National Lampoon's Animal House . The 60s and 70s were somewhat of a golden age for the university. In 1964, the university ranked 25th nationally in National Science Foundation basic research grants, ahead of the University of Rochester, Northwestern University, the University of Colorado and
7387-408: Was established at the university in 1959. UO served as the filming location for the 1978 cult classic National Lampoon's Animal House . The 60s and 70s were somewhat of a golden age for the university. In 1964, the university ranked 25th nationally in National Science Foundation basic research grants, ahead of the University of Rochester, Northwestern University, the University of Colorado and
7476-468: Was launched with a goal of $ 150 million. It ended up raising a total of $ 255.3 million between 1992 and 1998. With financial support from the state dwindling from 40% to 13% of the university budget, in January 2001, University President Dave Frohnmayer began Campaign Oregon with the goal of raising $ 600 million by December 2008, the most ambitious philanthropic fundraising campaign in the state's history at
7565-418: Was launched with a goal of $ 150 million. It ended up raising a total of $ 255.3 million between 1992 and 1998. With financial support from the state dwindling from 40% to 13% of the university budget, in January 2001, University President Dave Frohnmayer began Campaign Oregon with the goal of raising $ 600 million by December 2008, the most ambitious philanthropic fundraising campaign in the state's history at
7654-471: Was named after railroad magnate Henry Villard , who provided financial aid to the university in 1881. Before its naming, it was known as "the new building." Both University and Villard Halls were designated National Historic Landmarks in 1977. Just south of Old Campus is the Memorial Quad, which runs north and south along Kincaid Street, capped at both ends by the main campus library, Knight Library , on
7743-415: Was named after railroad magnate Henry Villard , who provided financial aid to the university in 1881. Before its naming, it was known as "the new building." Both University and Villard Halls were designated National Historic Landmarks in 1977. Just south of Old Campus is the Memorial Quad, which runs north and south along Kincaid Street, capped at both ends by the main campus library, Knight Library , on
7832-465: Was renamed Peterson Hall, and later, Gilbert East took the name Anstett Hall. The 2003 construction of the Lillis Business Complex resulted in the linking of all three existing buildings with the new Lillis "backbone." In addition, Lillis Hall contains numerous faculty offices, classrooms, a lecture hall, and an auditorium. The Lillis Business Complex combines 1920s architecture (embodied in
7921-488: Was renamed after James H. Gilbert, and Education was renamed Gilbert West, while Commerce became Gilbert East. The Chiles Business Center was completed (adjacent to the Gilberts) in 1986 to accommodate the expanding Lundquist College of Business. In 2001, Gilbert Hall (the former Commonwealth) was demolished to make way for construction of the Lillis Business Complex. At that time, Gilbert West (formerly Oregon Hall and Education)
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