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Undergraduate Studies
Wherever your academic goals eventually take you at the UO, all Ducks begin their journey with foundational courses in CAS. More than 60 percent of students go on to pursue a major in a CAS department or program. With nearly 50 departments and programs, there’s an intellectual home for almost any interest, talent, or career aspiration.
Graduate Studies
The College of Arts and Sciences offers more than 40 masters’ programs and more than 20 doctoral programs across a diverse range of disciplines. Both as contributors to research teams and through their own scholarship and teaching, our CAS graduate students are indispensable to the vitality of the UO academic mission.
Student Support Services
We provide our students with a variety of resources to help you thrive inside and outside the classroom. Through Tykeson Advising, we provide comprehensive academic and career advising from the start of your journey at the University of Oregon. Learn about career preparation and get assistance in selecting the very best classes. Connect with labs, libraries, IT and tutoring. Find your community on campus.
World-Class Faculty
The College of Arts and Sciences faculty are a driving force of the high-output, high-impact research activity that has earned the UO membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Our world-class faculty members are inspiring teachers.
Among them are five members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, four members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 10 Members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are committed to helping students discover their academic passion. Every day, they work to expand students’ intellectual horizons, preparing them for life after college with real-world knowledge and skills.
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Happening at CAS
The Craft Center Visiting Artist for Winter Term is glassblowing artist, Dan Friday.
Dan Friday is a Skagit Valley–based artist and member of the Lummi Nation who has spent over 30 years working primarily in glass. His work draws heavily on Coast Salish imagery and cultural traditions, expressed through contemporary glass art. Friday has taught at numerous institutions and craft schools, founded the Native Youth Outreach Program at Pilchuck Glass School in 2017, and completed residencies at major museums and cultural centers worldwide. His work has earned multiple prestigious awards, appeared on Netflix’s Blown Away, and is held in museum and private collections internationally.
Exhibition On View: January 5-March 20 The Craft Center gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Erb Memorial Union by the Adell Mcmillan gallery. Artist Talk & Reception: February 6, 12pm-1pm Join us at the Craft Center for an inspiring artist talk with Dan Friday. This event is free. Registration is required. Please register by visiting myemu.uoregon.edu. Glassblowing Demonstration: February 6, 1pm-4pm & February 7, 1pm-4pm Dan will demonstrate the techniques behind his glass sculptures, offering insight into the creative processes that shape his work, with two demo offerings available. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in discussion about his art and studio practices. Free. Registration required at myemu.uoregon.edu.
View prints, contact sheets, editorial records, and correspondence from local legend and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Brian Lanker (1947-2011).
Four distinctive themes and eras are on display:
- Photojournalism shot for The Eugene Register-Guard, 1974-1982
- Sports photography featuring UO athletes and events
- Iconic portraits of pop-culture figures from the 1980s and ’90s
- I Dream a World, an acclaimed portrait series of trailblazing Black women
Available to view during library open hours: https://library.uoregon.edu/knight-library-hours
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
The Craft Center is proud to exhibit: I Finally Finished It. See a variety of art forms from the diverse artistry of the Craft Center's staff, students, faculty and family.
Exhibit on display January 5 to March 12.
Reception January 13, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Refreshments provided.
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement will be hosting the annual UO Leadership Summit. This year’s theme is "Infinite Impact: Evolving as a Leader." Students will have the opportunity to listen and learn from influential leaders while cultivating professional relationships with staff, faculty, fellow students, and community partners.
The Leadership Summit is structured to maximize learning, networking, and community building. Our goal is to provide participants with opportunities to network and attend various workshops from campus staff, faculty, and fellow peers. Participants will spend the day in a conference-style event, choosing which workshop sessions they would like to attend. There will be a speaker panel with leaders of various leadership experiences, and opportunities to network throughout the event. Due to the interactive nature of the event, we will provide adequate breaks to recharge and ensure participant needs are being met.
This is a free event! Business casual attire encouraged. Please register at https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_blmL8kiQjp5FpSS.