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Strengthening Relationships

We coordinate the University of Oregon's legislative and advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels. We build and strengthen relationships with the UO's constituencies and encourage investment in and support for the university, its programs, and its initiatives.

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GCR Blog

The Duck, President Karl Scholz, and several UO Advocates meet with Oregon House Majority Leader Ben Bowman in his office.

 Two new University of Oregon Trustees appointed by Governor Kotek

On October 1, the Oregon State Senate approved the appointment of Dr. Gerard Sandoval and Taliek Lopez-DuBoff to the University of Oregon Board of Trustees. Nominated by Governor Tina Kotek, they will serve as the faculty trustee and one of two undergraduate student trustees, respectively. 

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Community Relations

Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson speaks to an audience at the University of Oregon.

UO Community Connection

Community Relations focuses on building strong, lasting relationships between the UO, neighbors, and local governments through proactive communication and engagement. Check out the latest UO Community Connection newsletter for updates on events and activities near campus, and visit our Community Relations page to learn more about current projects and resources available to our neighbors.

UO Advocates

Students hold signs and advocate for the Public University Support Fund

UO Advocates: Join Us!

University of Oregon supporters have an effective way to engage with federal, state, and local elected officials about legislation that affects the university and students. UO Advocates is a one-stop-shop digital tool alumni and all fans of the UO across the state and nation can use to take action and ask elected officials to support the work the UO does to serve people and create tomorrow’s leaders.