University of Oregon Alumni Association

As the 2024 Paris Olympics draw to a close, we want to congratulate all of our UO athletes who participated. 💚💛

A special congratulations to those who brought home medals.
🥇 Elisa Mevius, incoming duck — women's 3x3 basketball 🇩🇪 – Gold
🥇 Cole Hocker, NOD ’25 — men's 1,500 meters 🇺🇸 – Gold
🥈 Jessica Hull, BS ’19 — women’s 1,500 meters 🇦🇺 – Silver
🥇 Sabrina Ionescu, MS ’20, BS ’19 — women’s 5x5 basketball 🇺🇸 – Gold

Calling all Ducks! We're super excited to launch DuckFluencer, our social media ambassador program! 📸 This is your chance to show your love for the University of Oregon and to share what matters most to you. Not to mention you'll get the chance to win some awesome prizes. Click the link, https://bit.ly/4ckjE1O, to sign up and start sharing your Ducks pride!

💚Friday Fun Fact: With the addition of the class of 2024, the University of Oregon now has over 269,000 living alumni.

Only 24 days until Oregon Football returns, which means our Mighty Oregon Tailgates are back!! 🤩

Registration is officially open for all tailgates!
🦆 Sept 28 at UCLA
🏈 Nov 2 at Michigan
🦆 Nov 16 at Wisconsin

Register now and get ready to cheer on your Ducks on the road this season! To learn more and register for the , visit https://bit.ly/4fD5Wdw. Let’s show the Big Ten how we show up for our Ducks!

🫣Get a sneak peek into a story featured in this month’s SHOUT. Tune into The Duck Stops Here podcast to learn how two alumni, John Mansfield, BM ’86, and Jean Robison, BA ’83, are reviving the UO musical sensation from the 1980s, “The Last Dragon.” You can even catch the musical in Portland, OR this weekend, from August 8 to August 10.

🎧Podcast: https://apple.co/4dzVkdA
🎭Tickets: https://bit.ly/4dzgmbY

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What a race!!! Cole Hocker wins 1500m gold with an Olympic record time!

Future Duck gold medalist 🥇

ELISA BROUGHT HOME THE GOLD. 🏅

Congratulations to Elisa Mevius on winning the gold medal with Germany in the women's basketball 3x3 competition!�
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Marine biology graduates, faculty members, and staff—don’t miss the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. As a valued member of the OIMB community, we would be honored to have you join us for this momentous occasion.

Registration is free but required to participate in this event. Register now before it’s too late! Registration closes on Tuesday, August 13. https://bit.ly/4eJxj4Z

🗺️Meet our new B1G neighbors! Curious about the schools of the Big Ten? Oregon Quarterly has you covered with a convenient introduction to our new—and familiar—conference mates here: https://bit.ly/3LUtFbs

Last night’s Giants game was a quack-tacular event with our Bay Area Ducks in the stands! 🦆⚾️

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://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/home.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=13150

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

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 (women's basketball)
🇺🇸 Wyndham Clark— BS ’17 (golf)
🇰🇪 Susan Ejore— BA ’20 (track and field- 1500m)
🇫🇷 Shana Grebo— current duck (track and field- 400m hurdles)
🇦🇺 Jessica Hull— BA ’19 (track and field- 1500m)
🇺🇸 Sabrina Ionescu— BA ’19, MS ’20 (women's basketball)
🇺🇸 Alaysha Johnson— BA ’18 (track and field- 100m hurdles)
🇵🇱 Klaudia Kazimierska— current duck (track and field- 1500m)
🇵🇱 Aneta Konieczek— BA ’22 (track and field- steeplechase)
🇩🇪 Elisa Mevius— incoming duck (women's basketball)
🇺🇸 Jaida Ross— BA ’23, current duck (track and field- shot put)
🇩🇪 Nyara Sabally— BA ’22 (women's basketball)
🇩🇪 Satou Sabally— BA ’20 (women's basketball)
🇳🇱 Jorinde Van Klinken— MBA ’23 (track and field- shot put & discus)
🇫🇷 Alessia Zarbo— BS ’23 (track and field- 10,000m)

🕹️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.

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://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/tabs.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=13318&cid=35195&ecid=35195&utm_source=FB&utm_medium=social

University of Oregon Alumni Association

Meet John Branam, JD ’04. A graduate of Oregon 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://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/home.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=13150

Don’t miss out on the UO Alumni Night at the Eugene Emeralds at PK Park on July 27! Special event tickets are only $12, and half of each ticket sale goes to support students from Lane County attending the UO.

Secure your tickets now! https://bit.ly/3znwVJd

🔥Take a look at how Oregon Hazards Lab is helping battle wildfires. The lab has partnered with the largest camera network of its kind, installing 1,200 linked cameras, giving the Pacific Northwest the world's largest publicly accessible wildfire camera network—crucial for firefighters combating wildfires.

Read more about this accomplishment here: https://bit.ly/4bzvRzf

Meet Marisa Macy, a proud "Double Duck" (MS Special Education '00, PhD Special Education '04) and John P. Ellbogen Foundation Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Wyoming. Marisa's commitment to paying it forward led her to join the Division for Early Childhood's DECIDE mentorship program. Through DECIDE, she connected with Karen Zyskind, a current UO Special Education Programs student. Their bond has transcended the program, evolving into a lasting relationship built on mutual passion and experiences. https://education.uoregon.edu/power-mentorship-doctoral-student-karen-zyskind University of Oregon Alumni Association

Meet Erika Bare, BS ’00 (education studies), MEd ’01 (educational policy and management). With over two decades of experience, Erika is the incoming superintendent for the South Umpqua School District #19 in Myrtle Creek, Oregon.

Starting as a special education teacher, she transitioned to school administration, serving in various roles including assistant principal, principal, director of student services, and assistant superintendent.

Learn more: https://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/home.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=13150

Reminder to all marine biology graduates, faculty members, and staff! Don’t forget to register for the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology 100th Anniversary Celebration, taking place August 23–25 in Coos Bay, Oregon!

If you haven’t done so already, be sure to join the OIMB online yearbook through the Brightcrowd platform to connect with other graduates, faculty members, and staff before the event.

To join the online yearbook and register for the event, visit https://bit.ly/4eJxj4Z. Registration is free but mandatory, so don’t forget to sign up by August 13!

Wings of Achievement chronicles students' success stories by recognizing members of our flock who are thriving in their UO experience. Through scholarships, supportive communities, and wraparound services, the UO empowers students to chart their own paths to success.

Meet nine students who are thriving as Ducks:
💛 Loany Jimenez, Class of 2026
💚 Annie Neal, Class of 2025
💛 Declan Zupo, Class of 2026
💚 Johnny Media, Class of 2024
💛 Megan Van Pelt, Class of 2024
💚 Blair Hickok, Class of 2026
💛 Fedi Aniefua, Class of 2024
💚 Jessica Molina, Class of 2024
💛 Jedi Thonthaengthai, Class of 2025

Discover more about their experiences and journeys at the UO. https://bit.ly/45Lh0kd

📣Calling all OEMBA Alumni Association Ducks! Join us for an evening of networking, fun, and friendly competition at TopGolf Hillsboro on Thursday, August 1st from 6-8pm.

⛳️Whether you're a golf whiz or a total newbie, this is the perfect event to mingle with fellow alumni, enjoy delicious tacos, and soak up the beautiful summer weather. Plus, a TopGolf coach will be there to help you up your game.

Registration closes July 22—reserve your spot today! 🦆 https://bit.ly/3VPUbXU

Meet Trevor Thompson, MMus ’18 (music education). Graduating from the UO School of Music and Dance, Trevor is dedicated to sharing his passion for music.

As a graduate assistant, he learned the importance of organization and student care, skills he brings to Joseph Lane Middle School in Roseburg, Oregon. His fun teaching style has led to high enrollment in high school band and exceptional student retention rates.

Recognized with the Outstanding Middle School Music Educator award by the Oregon Music Education Association in January 2024, Trevor's impact on his students is profound.

Learn more: https://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/home.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=13150

🌟 Meet Grace Bonilla, an advocate for mental health! Grace, BS '22 (family and human services, psychology), recently graduated from the University of Oregon College of Education's Couples and Family Therapy graduate program. She shares how her experiences with Students Against Child Abuse and the Center for Healthy Relationships shaped her journey as a Duck.

Read more: https://education.uoregon.edu/grace-bonilla-cft

Come join the Lane County Ducks at PK Park on Saturday, July 27 for UO Alumni Night at the Eugene Emeralds! Special event tickets are available for $12, and half of each ticket sale will support UO students from Lane County.

As a bonus, it’s Harry Potter Night! The first 1,000 fans will receive a Hogwarts-themed house cap.

Purchase your ticket today! https://bit.ly/3znwVJd