Prep Notebook (June 4): MVP Nyman among four Lassies on GSHL 4A first team Jun 30, 2009
Former local resident Natalee Uhlich, daughter of Longview s Rich Uhlich, placed eighth in the javelin with a throw of 116-6 at the Oregon Class 4A State Track Championships held at the University of Oregon. Uhlich, a senior, was seeded 11th into the state finals after finishing second with a throw of 113-11 in the Cowapa District Championships held at Western Oregon University in Monmouth. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cost-friendly stores thriving in Oregon Jun 30, 2009
Tim Duy, a University of Oregon economics professor disagreed, saying those high rents were tied more to "runaway real estate prices than the growth boundary.". Dollar Tree plans to take advantage of the weakened market while it can. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Business Notes Jun 30, 2009
Previously, Garcia was a contract specialist at the University of Oregon for more than eight years. Joins SMART: Diane Wilkinson, the Start Making a Reader Today area manager for the North Coast Clatsop, Tillamook and Yamhill counties will start overseeing and promoting financial sustainability for SMART s Central Valley area of Linn, Benton, Marion and Polk counties on Wednesday, July 1. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Cloudy, Smiles Conclude Season at USA Junior Championships Jun 29, 2009
Meade) rounded out the outdoor track and field season this weekend at the USA Junior Championships at the University of Oregon. Cloudy competed in the triple jump, while Smiles ran the 110- and 400-meter hurdles. (Slubillikens.com)
Anniversary nod to Haydn opens Bach fest Jun 29, 2009
With close ties to the University of Oregon, the Oregon Bach Festival is still big news in Eugene, leading the front page of Saturday's Register-Guard. And this, while the national track and field championships are taking place in town. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Bennett Places 12th At Junior Nationals Jun 29, 2009
-- UC Davis freshman finished 12th in the javelin Sunday at the USA Junior Outdoor Track Championships at the University of Oregon with a mark of 191 feet, 6 inches, his second-best throw of the year. Bennett, a freshman from Medford, Ore. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Letters to the editor (6/29/09) Jun 29, 2009
This month we attended the graduation of our only child from the University of Oregon. In addition to our pride, there was sadness because she has chosen to begin her career elsewhere. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sheehan Runs 18:33 In 5K At USA Junior Nationals Jun 29, 2009
79 in the 5,000 meters at the USA Track and Field Junior Championships late Saturday, held at historic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. Sheehan's time placed her 12th in the race. (Goredfoxes.com)
Simonds falls at Amateur Jun 28, 2009
Simanton will face University of Oregon golfer Kendra Little in the 36-hole final today ... The men s final features Eugene golfer Chris Polski against Andrew Vijarro of the University of Oregon. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Miles Smith Places 8th at USA Nationals Jun 28, 2009
(Saturday, June 27, 2009) Former Redhawks All-American sprinter Miles Smith s bid to make the US National Team came up short at the 2009 USA Track & Field National Championships held at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon as he finished eighth in the 400 meter finals with a time of 46. 09. (Gosoutheast.com)
Galen Rupp embarks on next stage of his career Jun 28, 2009
Rupp easily won the 10,000 meters on the track at Hayward Field at the U.S. championships, his last race representing the University of Oregon. On Saturday, Rupp plans to interview agents, and then he'll likely ponder endorsement deals while preparing for the world championships in Berlin in August. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Rodgers speeds to win in 100 Jun 28, 2009
University of Oregon decathlete Ashton Eaton throws the discus during the second day of competition at the U.S. Track and Field Championships in Eugene on Friday ... University of Oregon decathlete Ashton Eaton throws the discus during the second day of competition at the U.S. Track and Field Championships in Eugene on Friday ... His score of 8,261 points beat University of Oregon standout and NCAA champion Ashton Eaton by 186. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Olafson’s officially a happy track official Jun 28, 2009
Olafson coordinates all University of Oregon meets at Hayward Field and bigger competitions as well. The UO volunteer corps includes about 220 people, with 160 to 170 working at any one time. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Summer Reading 2009 Jun 28, 2009
EDUCATION: B.A. in Journalism from University of Oregon. I took only one year-long section of a class that could count as creative writing, Crew said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The BCS Comes to UNL Jun 28, 2009
It was the chairman of the BCS PO committee, University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer, who delivered the vague statement explaining that any playoff suggestion disrespect our academic calendars and they utterly lack a business plan. . (Nebraska Statepaper)
Gay, Rupp stand out at national meet Jun 27, 2009
Rupp, who just completed a stellar career at the University of Oregon, won the event with a time of 27:52 ... Rupp, who just completed a stellar career at the University of Oregon, won the event with a time of 27:52 ... Amy Yoder Begley outkicked Olympic bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan at the end of the women s 10,000 for a mild upset and Galen Rupp, a University of Oregon hometown favorite, blew away Dathan Ritzenhein over the last 600 meters for a 6-second victory in the men s 10,000. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
HENRY FINISHES 10th IN SHOT PUT AT USA JUNIOR OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS Jun 27, 2009
04 meters Friday at the University of Oregon ... finished 10th in the women's shot put at the 2009 USA Junior Outdoor Track Championships at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field Friday. (Umeshawks.com)
Adcock To Represent USA In Germany Jun 27, 2009
Held at the University of Oregon, the championships fielded some of the best talent in the nation in the decathlon and the 7588 points he scored throughout the two-day event was his highest point total of the year. Now Adcock will represent the U.S.A. in one of the most selective track events in the world. (Mutigers.com)
Gay proves his point Jun 27, 2009
Amy Yoder Begley outkicked Olympic bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan at the end of the women s 10,000 for a mild upset and Galen Rupp, a University of Oregon hometown favorite, blew away Dathan Ritzenhein over the last 600 meters for a 6-second victory in the men s 10,000. Reader Comments The comments below are from readers of Democratherald. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Newest MLS franchise thriving in first season Jun 27, 2009
"One of the current examples that we can show of the best practices of starting a team from scratch would have the Sounders all over it,'' said Paul Swangard, managing director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon. "It's across the four P's of marketing: product, price, place and promotion. All the facets of what we would say is sports marketing 101 they've accounted for and are doing well. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wilright Advances At USA Outdoor Championships Jun 27, 2009
Aggies' 400-meter hurdler to race in nationally televised race on Saturday at 5:24 p.m. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Simonds tops past champion Jun 27, 2009
One of the other quarterfinal matches features a pair of University of Oregon teammates ... Next up for Petroff is University of Oregon golfer Isaiah Telles, who beat OSU s Tyler Parker 2 and 1 Thursday. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
PLAYING THE FEUD: Real winners of the week's hot duels Jun 27, 2009
The University of Oregon and Nike for 2009 on Wednesday. While they're still drastically different than your more traditional college football threads, the players and designers toned down the look a little, replacing the shiny shoulder diamond plating with a razored wing look. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ria Quiazon Accepts Head Coaching Assignment at Oregon Jun 26, 2009
(San Francisco) - has accepted the head women's golf coaching position at the University of Oregon as announced today by Oregon Athletic Director Pat Kilkenny ... "I feel very fortunate to have been able to work with some outstanding people surrounding the athletic community at the University of San Francisco and my only regret is that I wasn't quite finished with what I wanted to accomplish, but sometimes you just cannot choose the timing of these opportunities. There is no question that I will... (Usfdons.com)
Ore. GOP candidate says his mother is the pollster Jun 26, 2009
Quarterback Justin Roper will transfer from the University of Oregon, Ducks head coach Chip Kelly announced Saturday. Roper started Oregon's first three games last year but suffered a knee injury that forced him to miss the next four games. (Fresno Bee)
Philomath High School graduates’ plans, honors listed Jun 26, 2009
She plans to study English at the University of Oregon ... She plans to study journalism at the University of Oregon ... He will attend Lane Community College, then transfer to the University of Oregon to study music and writing. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Schutte, Simonds advance Jun 26, 2009
Simonds had a great round against University of Oregon golfer Avery Sills, with five birdies. She was 2-under par when she finished the match on the 16th hole, winning 4 and 2 over the No. 11 seed. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Gay runs to wind-aided 9.75 in first and only 100 Jun 26, 2009
Amy Yoder Begley outkicked Olympic bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan at the end of the women's 10,000 for a mild upset and Galen Rupp, a University of Oregon hometown favorite, blew away Dathan Ritzenhein over the last 600 meters for a 6-second victory in the men's 10,000. Bernard Lagat, the 2007 champion in the 1,500 and 5,000, ran a qualifying heat in the 800 but, like Gay, was using this only for training work and won't run again this week. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ostrom Ties For Seventh At Junior Nationals Jun 26, 2009
Aggie freshman takes on top competition at University of Oregon ... - UC Davis' cleared 15 feet, 11 inches in the pole vault on Thursday afternoon, tying for seventh at the USA Junior Outdoor Track Championships at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Visualizing Formation Of A New Synapse Jun 26, 2009
"Synapses are basically specialized sites of cell adhesion that are initially formed during development of the nervous system. Formation of viable synapses is crucial for establishing neuronal circuits that underlie behavior and cognition," said study senior author Philip Washbourne, a UC Davis postdoctoral fellow when the study was initiated and now an assistant professor of biology at the University of Oregon ... Other study authors include Faten El-Sabeawy of UC Davis, Eliana Clark, formerly... (Science Daily)
Western Front: Welling strides to continue record-breaking success Jun 26, 2009
Less than a month later, he set a new 5,000-meter record with a time of 14:16:90 at the University of Oregon Twilight Track and Field Meet on May 9 in Eugene, Ore. Last month Welling, along with eight other Western track and field athletes, competed in the NCAA Division II Championships. (Wwuvikings.com)
Proposal to dramatically change BCS receives 'no traction' Jun 25, 2009
"The conferences and Notre Dame said a deal is a deal," said Frohnmayer, who is retiring next week as president of the University of Oregon and will be replaced as oversight committee chairman by Nebraska's Harvey Perlman. "They signed up for this with their eyes open, and to unravel it now would make no sense. Nobody has a crystal ball to see what could happen five years from now. But it's fair to say the BCS had already considered almost every single aspect of this proposal in the past. We... (USA Today -- Sports)
Your Community (June 24) Jun 25, 2009
Paul has degrees from the University of Oregon and Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. Bookstore plans Jeopardy-style event for kids. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Beau H. Vencill Jun 25, 2009
Beau continued his education at University of Oregon, Portland State University and Oregon State University. He moved to Corvallis in 1967, and later worked in construction, becoming the foreman for Mills Ditching Service before eventually starting his own excavation company. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
UC Davis To Be Well-Represented At USA Championships Jun 25, 2009
Aggies to send five student-athletes to junior and senior nationals at the University of Oregon ... - Five members of the UC Davis men's track and field team, including hurdlers and who advanced to the NCAA Division I Championships earlier this month, will participate this weekend at the prestigious USA Outdoor Championships and USA Junior Outdoor Championships at the University of Oregon. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Hayward homecoming Jun 25, 2009
EUGENE - For many University of Oregon track and field athletes, a long NCAA season just wrapped up. Now it s time to back to Hayward Field for another big meet. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Pair of Terps compete with Pan... Jun 25, 2009
- - and will represent the University of Maryland this weekend at the USA Track and Field Junior National Championships to be hosted by the University of Oregon at hallowed Hayward Field. Profit, a rising junior at Maryland, will compete in the women's 400 hurdles and is fresh from her appearance at the NCAA Outdoor Nationals. (Umterps.com)
Prep Notebook (June 4): MVP Nyman among four Lassies on GSHL 4A first team Jun 25, 2009
Former local resident Natalee Uhlich, daughter of Longview s Rich Uhlich, placed eighth in the javelin with a throw of 116-6 at the Oregon Class 4A State Track Championships held at the University of Oregon. Uhlich, a senior, was seeded 11th into the state finals after finishing second with a throw of 113-11 in the Cowapa District Championships held at Western Oregon University in Monmouth. (Longview Daily News, WA)
They've got game Jun 25, 2009
Add to that his nine stolen bases in 10 attempts and error-free defense in the outfield and it's no surprise that Noall has garnered interest from the University of Oregon and Brigham Young University in Utah, where he plans to visit next week ... "I really enjoyed playing volleyball and I liked hitting the ball hard," said Moore, who accepted a full-ride scholarship to the University of Oregon after her sophomore year. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
HENRY TO COMPETE IN USA JUNIOR OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS Jun 25, 2009
will compete in the shot put at the 2009 USA Junior Outdoor Track Championships at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon Friday. Henry qualified for event for American-born athletes ages 14-20 with a mark of 14. (Umeshawks.com)
BCS rejects Mountain West's playoff proposal Jun 25, 2009
"There was no overall support for the proposal, although some conferences were interested in considering certain elements of it in the future -- particularly those related to revenue, access and governance of the BCS arrangement," said University of Oregon president David Frohnmayer, the outgoing committee chairman, in a statement. Frohnmayer added that all 10 conferences and Notre Dame generated reports that backed the same conclusion: They want to retain the current postseason format and... (ESPN -- College Football)
Two Billikens Head to USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships Jun 25, 2009
Action begins this weekend at the University of Oregon. June 24, 2009. (Slubillikens.com)
Tracksters Compete at USA Championships Jun 25, 2009
Fifteen current and former Baylor athletes will compete at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and another three in the USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships, with the meets running simultaneously and beginning Thursday at the University of Oregon s Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Not surprisingly, Quartermiler U. will be well represented in its traditionally strongest event. (Baylorbears.com)
NCAA FB: BCSrejects Mountain West playoff plan Jun 25, 2009
There was no overall support for the proposal, although some conferences were interested in considering certain elements of it in the future particularly those related to revenue, access and governance of the BCS arrangement, said University of Oregon president David Frohnmayer, the outgoing committee chairman. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Women's Golf Announces 2009-10 Schedule Jun 24, 2009
Three weeks later the postseason begins with the Pac-10 Championships hosted by the University of Oregon at the Eugene Country Club. Looking back on last season, the Beavers just missed qualifying for the NCAA Regionals but will return most of their core. (Pac-10.org)
Fabio Represents Adelphi at USA Track and Field Junior National Championship Jun 24, 2009
The meet will be held on the campus of the University of Oregon and will feature the best athlete's age 18 and under in the country. Fabio, a two-time NCAA Division II National Qualifier as a freshman, will be competing in the 400 meter dash. (Aupanthers.com)
Finding seats for the fans Jun 24, 2009
They are the bleachers that were rented to the University of Oregon this past spring. It s the first time American Legion baseball has gone out to the city and requested funds, Roy said on Monday. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
GEAR UP revs youths’ college interest Jun 24, 2009
They also have made three campus visits: Oregon State University, the University of Oregon and Western Oregon University. It s amazing to listen to the kids after the visits, Canaday said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hanging tough Jun 24, 2009
With her father watching from Bowerman Corner at historic Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon, Taylor Wallace sprinted the final 200 meters of the 1,500 to the adoration of an entire grandstand on its feet ... Although her technique and strategy will undoubtedly improve at the University of Oregon, there's no questioning her desire, tenacity and hunger to win, not to mention her resilience. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Oregon Amateur tees off with windy afternoon Jun 24, 2009
Among the women, the top score Monday came from Kendra Little of Eugene, a member of the University of Oregon s golf team, who had an outstanding 77 in the afternoon wind. Her score was five strokes better than Amy Beth Simanton of Lake Oswego, the runner up in the Class 6A state tournament this spring and second-place finisher in the Oregon Junior Amateur at Bandon Dunes last summer. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Ross rehired by Oregon State Jun 23, 2009
He spent the previous four seasons as special teams coordinator and tight ends coach at the University of Oregon. He coached Western Washington to a 6-5 record in 2008 and a 25-10 victory over Colorado Mines in the Dixie Rotary Bowl. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
NACMA Announces 2008-09 Award Winners Jun 23, 2009
University of Oregon ... University of Oregon. (Nacda.com)
Vailas to donate pay raise Jun 23, 2009
For example, the annual salaries for the presidents at the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Washington State University and University of Washington ranged from 425,700 to 905,000 per year. "The state is not in a position to increase the university president's pay with what they need to be competitive," Browning said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
USF Assistant Track and Field Coach Tom Kloos Set to Run at USA Nationals Jun 23, 2009
(San Francisco, CA) - USF assistant Track and Field/Cross Country Coach has qualified to compete in next week's USA Nationals meet at Hayward Field (University of Oregon) in Eugene, Oregon. Incoming Dons freshman Sophie Curl is also set to compete in the USA Junior Nationals meet at the same venue. (Usfdons.com)
Oregon pitcher signs with Rockies Jun 22, 2009
University of Oregon logo. The seventh-round selection in the professional draft will be assigned to the Tri-City Dust Devils of the Northwest League. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Oregon loggers see energy in waste wood Jun 21, 2009
It doesn t pay it s way out of the forest, said Marcus Kauffman, the project manager for the University of Oregon s Resource Innovations. For now, operators are collecting slash at flatter, easy-access landings and experimenting with collection methods, such as hauling out trailers behind logging trucks or bringing chippers to the sites. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
The Early Years of Fresno State Softball: Part 2 Jun 19, 2009
- When Donna Pickel decided to head north to the University of Oregon to complete her Ph. D., she knew she was making the best step for her professional career but it tore her apart to leave during the first year of Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) competition for the softball team. (Gobulldogs.com)
Some Oregon football tickets on sale Friday Jun 19, 2009
EUGENE A limited number of football season tickets for the University of Oregon s 2009 home schedule will go on sale online to the general public beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, June 19, through the school s official athletics department website. Included among the available tickets will be reserved seats in some sections that do not require an additional Duck Athletic Fund contribution. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Iraqis to learn about sustainable building Jun 19, 2009
The seminar will include researchers from OSU, Portland State University and the University of Oregon and some of Oregon s leading construction, engineering and architectural firms. The Iraqi delegates who will participate are the experts who the government will look to for rebuilding, Kenney said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Brown, Cabrillo grads prep for USA’s elite meet Jun 19, 2009
Trafton will try to keep her roll going at the USATF s USA Outdoor Track Championships which take place June 25-28 at the University of Oregon in Eugene. That is the site where Trafton qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials last summer. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Summer Reading 2009 Jun 19, 2009
EDUCATION: B.A. in Journalism from University of Oregon. I took only one year-long section of a class that could count as creative writing, Crew said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fulmer, Kaehler to Represent Bucknell at USATF National Championships Jun 19, 2009
One current student-athlete and one recent alumnus will be representing Bucknell at the USA Track and Field National Championships and Junior National Championships next week at the University of Oregon s famed Hayward Field. Rising sophomore will be competing in the 5,000 meters at the Junior Nationals on June 27, while 2007 Bucknell graduate Josh Kaehler has qualified for the national meet in the javelin throw and will compete on June 25. (Bucknellbison.com)
Alumni football games planned in Albany Jun 18, 2009
Crossley is coaching at a University of Oregon football camp in mid-July and will come up to Albany after that to meet with the team leaders and put the finishing touches on game preparation. The cost is 75 per player. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Ancient Ice Age, Once Regarded As Brief 'Blip' Found To Have Lasted For 30 Million Years Jun 18, 2009
(May 30, 2005) Climates like those of the movie "Monsoon Wedding" may extend more widely into Africa, North America and South America, according to a University of Oregon geologist's analysis of an ancient. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Researchers putting a freeze on oscillator vibrations Jun 18, 2009
University of Oregon work could boost quantum information processing, allow more precise measurements. Hailin Wang is a professor of physics at the University of Oregon ... University of Oregon physicists have successfully landed a one-two punch on a tiny glass sphere, refrigerating it in liquid helium and then dosing its perimeter with a laser beam, to bring its naturally occurring mechanical vibrations to a near standstill. (EurekAlert!)
