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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · 22h

ShakeOut is a global earthquake safety drill, join us! CRESCENT is partnering with University of Oregon Safety and Risk Services, the Oregon Hazards Lab, and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History to host a series of events.

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · 1d

New research from Google and UO (@prof-nick-allen.bsky.social) shows there's little evidence linking smartphone use with mental well-being in adults. In fact, data shows demographic factors such as age and gender were much stronger predictors of mood than smartphone use.

Surprised? Check it out:

Study finds minimal link between smartphone use and adult well-being

A UO researcher worked with Google on the largest study to date on phones and mental health

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Oregon Hazards Lab @oregonhazardslab.bsky.social · 1d

Our week of events for #ShakeOut begins today! If you are a @uoregon.bsky.social student or employee, stop by our table in the EMU Fishbowl between 10am and 3pm to learn about earthquakes and preparedness!

Oregon Hazards Lab @oregonhazardslab.bsky.social · 12d

The #ShakeOut earthquake drill is two weeks away!

OHAZ, @cascadiaeqs.bsky.social, and other partners are co-hosting a series of events on the @uoregon.bsky.social campus the week of October 13-17.

Learn more: cascadiaquakes.org/2025/09/08/2025-great-oregon-shakeout

This graphic describes upcoming events for ShakeOut on the University of Oregon campus during October.

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · 4d

We're so excited to welcome the class of 2029! 💚 💛

Check out these graphics to learn more about our first-year students.

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · 5d

Meet Dulce Gutierrez, a class of 2020 alum who majored political science and government and minored in Spanish, and is now a practicing attorney.

Gutierrez’s ability to connect across languages is an example of how her time at UO helped shape her career.

https://bit.ly/4nqC7jH

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Yvette Cendes @whereisyvette.bsky.social · 6d

Are you interested in working on astronomical transients/ radio astronomy, all while exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest on your weekends? I'm hiring a postdoc! Come work for me!

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Please get in touch if you have any questions!

🔭🧪🎢

Postdoctoral Positions in Time-Domain Astronomy | American Astronomical Society

The department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Oregon invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar to work with Prof. Yvette Cendes in the field of time-domain astrophysics. This inc...

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · 8d

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · 8d

What was I saying??? 🤔

UOCAS neuroscientist and professor Ulrich Mayr shares about memory loss and signs to watch out for.

6 Signs Your Memory Loss Isn't Normal

A certain degree of forgetfulness is to be expected as you age, but certain factors could be red flags, like an inability to learn new things.

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · 20d

“I feel like computer science opened up a space for me to be creative without having to stay within the normal structure of a standard curriculum,” says Fedi Aniefuna.

Meet SCDS alum Fedi Aniefuna, working as an engineer for Amazon: bit.ly/4mymBBa

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Computer Science Alum Builds on Experiential Learning to Teach, Create, Succeed

COMPUTER SCIENCE - In his time as a computer science major in the School of Computer and Data Science, Fedi Aniefuna used a creative mindset to go beyond a standard curriculum. He capitalized on oppor...

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · 25d

While sports are a big part of the UO’s culture, it goes beyond cheering on our student-athletes. At the UO,
faculty and students can take what’s happening on on the playing field and fuel their research in the labs and
classrooms across many disciplines. #GoDucks

In The Homestretch: A Heptathlete’s Journey to Medical School | Colleen Uzoekwe

YouTube video by University of Oregon

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · 25d

@big-ten.bsky.social B1G Tailgate is coming to @uoregon.bsky.social! Stop by the south gates at Autzen Saturday morning,
join the celebration, and throw your “O.” #GoDucks

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · 27d

The 2025-26 University Theatre season live and bringing shows back to the big Robinson Theatre stage, now completed after two years of renovations. Explore the range of productions coming to Miller Theatre Complex this year!

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University Theatre’s new season is bigger and brighter

THEATRE ARTS — University Theatre's 2025-2026 season includes four dynamic and human-driven plays. Each of the plays offers a mix of historical and contemporary themes, while also speaking of such tim...

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · Aug 29

Congratulations to UO's @jenndsn.bsky.social on her recent TEDxPortland talk, where she reframed how we view adolescence: “Adolescence isn’t a problem to be solved; it’s a transformative period of growth and opportunity.”

Watch the full video below.

The surprising science of adolescent brains | Jennifer Pfeifer | TEDxPortland

YouTube video by TEDx Talks

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · Jul 30

Why was there no big tsunami after the massive earthquake that struck near Russia? University of Oregon's Diego Melgar, a geophysicist, earth sciences professor, and CRESCENT director, gets into the details that spared the Pacific Coastline.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/s...

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · Jul 16

Applications are open to ALL MAJORS for the 2026 winter term Coastal Quarter Program at OIMB.

Undergraduates from all majors can spend winter term living at the coast and taking classes in marine biology, environmental studies, anthropology and science communication.

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · Jun 25

UO's Chris Minson tackles the truth about cold plunging. Is it beneficial or not? And what exactly do you get from it? Check out this article from Oprah Daily — turns out the health benefits are real, but they're different than what you think.

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · Jun 17

Congratulations to our CAS graduates! We will miss you on campus, but you will always have a home in the College of Arts and Sciences. 🦆🎉

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · Jun 11

Commencement is only a few days away! Here are the details for CAS ceremonies on Monday, June 16. More information: commencement.uoregon.edu/ceremonies

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · Jun 11

Commencement is only a few days away! Here are the details for CAS ceremonies on Sunday, June 15. More information: commencement.uoregon.edu/ceremonies

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · Jun 4

Hey graduating seniors! We want to know what your post-grad plans are. Let us know your next steps at the survey below. 🦆

Smartsheet Forms

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · May 14

Join us tomorrow in celebrating 10 years of Ducks Give! Your gift to the College of Arts and Sciences allows us to provide resources and support the academic excellence of our students from linguistics to chemistry, from the theatre stage to the research lab.

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Ducks Give 2025

A Decade of Ducks Give

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · May 13

Thank you UO alumnus Jordan Schnitzer and the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation for the generous gift of $25 million to support the new Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages!

@uoregon.bsky.social @uogsl.bsky.social

#SchnitzerSchool #UOCAS #UOregon #UOGiving

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · May 7

We are so excited to share that University of Oregon is ranked No. 13 in the large college category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list!

There are currently 22 Ducks serving in 19 countries around the world. We love our Ducks!

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · May 1

It’s 10 years of Ducks Give! On May 15 become part of the CAS community and supporters by giving $5 or more. Give to your favorite department or program. Or take part in challenges and help unlock larger gifts from donors. Thank you for your support!

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UO College of Arts and Sciences @uocas.bsky.social · Apr 23

Congratulations to College of Arts and Sciences student Valerie Owusu-Hienno for being awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, an award for undergraduates conducting research in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.

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