September 2022 Government & Community Relations Update
Continuing resolution to avert partial government shutdown passed by Congress
On September 30, the US House of Representatives, on a vote of 230 to 201, passed a continuing resolution to extend government funding through December 16, while also approving $12.4 billion in military and diplomatic sending to help Ukraine its war against Russia.
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UO wildfire experts share research at roundtable with Merkley
Article first appeared in Around the O on September 19. U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley came to the University of Oregon Friday, Sept. 16, for a roundtable discussion on the growing problem of wildfire smoke in Oregon communities and how academic research and practice can help address the issue.
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UO programs bolstered by $16M in Build Back Better funds
Article first appeared in Around the O on September 2. Researchers at the University of Oregon will receive more than $16 million in federal funds as part of a major government grant to the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
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University names new associate vice president for state affairs
Article first appeared in Around the O on Sept. 2. Veteran public affairs director Trent Lutz is joining the University of Oregon as its new associate vice president for state affairs.
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