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as the 1999 recipient of the University of Oregon Pioneer Award,
he wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. What could be the criteria
for an award that had honored governors, corporate heads and
legislators and was now honoring him, the co-founder of an advertising
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Professor remembers life with Royko by Pamela Cytrynbaum, assistant professor  For nearly three years, from 1992 to 1995, I had the best seat in town. I was Mike Royko’s reporter/assistant/legman or, as he preferred, “legcreature.” |
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Commencement reminds us of goal by Tim Gleason, dean With the day-to-day logistics of coordinating teaching and research combined with the omnipresent budget stresses of higher education in the state of Oregon, it is possible to lose sight of what is truly going on at the UO. In focusing too narrowly on making it all work, we run the risk of forgetting that each year students arrive with aspirations and dreams, and that we help them build the skills needed to achieve those goals. |
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Alum recalls early days of broadcasting program by Alan Torbet As I read in Flash of the death of Glenn Starlin, remembered for his contributions to the broadcasting craft at the School of Journalism, I harked back to 1938-39 when the School first dipped its toe into the broadcast waters. |
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| Lawsuit’s end does not end conflict Peter Matthiessen’s book is back on the shelves, but his concerns for free speech remain Taylor Scholarship provides support for graduate study Building trust crucial to war coverage Advertising and writing visitors share their knowledge |
John Russial receives Marshall Award With his own version of the Socratic Method, Russial gets students involved in the classroom |
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J-School faculty continues to shine |
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