Historic Preservation Program News

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Historic Preservation Program Comes Back to Eugene

After seven years at the University of Oregon Portland Campus, the Historic Preservation Program has returned to Eugene. The program, which is part of the School of Architecture and Environment from the College of Design, emphasizes hands-on learning and applying academic study to field-based preservation work.
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Fall 2024 Faculty Openings for the School of Architecture & Environment

The School of Architecture & Environment is inviting applications for three tenure-track faculty positions within the departments of Architecture, Historic Preservation, and Landscape Architecture.

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Five New 'Design for Spatial Justice' Fellows Join SAE

The School of Architecture & Environment is excited to welcome Sami Chohan, Robert Clarke, Elisandra Garcia, Junichi Satoh, and Jean Yang
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Historic Preservation Student Jordan Paing on Living in Portland Post-Myanmar

The MS in Historic Preservation student wants to bring the skills he learns in the program back to his home country.
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College of Design Joins National Partnership to Increase Faculty Diversity in Architecture, Planning, and Design

The College of Design and eight other schools and colleges are launching the Dean’s Equity and Inclusion Initiative.
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College of Design Congratulates Faculty on Tenure and Promotion

The UO has promoted 10 College of Design faculty members—a process that involves rigorous review and recognizes tireless commitment.
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Restore Oregon Names Historic Preservation Student Nicole Possert Executive Director

The historic preservation nonprofit chose Possert for her leadership experience, advocacy, and engagement with underserved communities.
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'(Re)Building Cornerstones' Challenges Students to Unlearn Racist Design Practices

Kayin Talton Davis, Cleo Davis, and Craig Wilkins teach Portland architecture studio series tackling racist policies and design practices

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Philosopher, Environmental Activist, Cultural Critic—Get to Know the New College of Design Dean

Oregon Quarterly features Dean Adrian Parr in 'Adrian Parr: An Explorer by Design,' a profile that follows her journey from the forests of Sydney to the forests of Eugene.

The School of Architecture & Environment Welcomes Michael Zaretsky as New Department of Architecture Head

Coming from the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, Zaretsky discusses his commitment to sustainability, social justice, and public interest design in architecture.

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Supporting a Sea Change in Architecture

Design practitioners share why they give to the Design for Spatial Justice Initiative.

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College of Design, College of Arts and Sciences, and Partners launch Just Futures Institute

The Pacific Northwest Just Futures Institute for Racial and Climate Justice was made possible by a historic $4.52 million grant from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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Two College of Design Professors Receive 2020-21 Faculty Excellence Awards

The UO recognized Professor of Art Ron Jude and Landscape Architecture Department Head and Professor Roxi Thoren.