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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.

Oregon Officials join UO in celebrating 150 years

As the University of Oregon marks its sesquicentennial, federal, state, and local elected leaders are joining the UO community in celebrating 150 years of impact, innovation, and service.


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Community Relations

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

UO Community Relations

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

UO Advocates

Supporters of the University of Oregon 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.

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