coe-staff: Media Summary

[Amanda Eakins]

On behalf of Dean Randy Kamphaus


Dear Faculty and Staff,


You may find this report on UO media activity of interest, in particular, because of the mentions of our own Atika Khurana and Yong Zhou in national and international outlets.


Regards,


Randy


Media Report: Saturday, June 13 - Friday, June 19
Total hits: Approximately 194
Highlights:

*        Commencement

*        School of Music and Dance's Aca-College Day

*        Teens with weak working memory 'more likely to engage in risky sex'(21+)

*        UO students present ideas to make Redmond more bike-friendly (19+)

*        No evidence children of same sex couples negatively impacted (15+)
Commencement 2015 Coverage:
University of Oregon graduation confers nearly 6,000 degrees<http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33199952-73/uo-graduation-makes-them-want-to-shout.html.csp>
The Register-Guard: A photo gallery of the UO's 2015 commencement.
University of Oregon celebrates Class of 2015<http://www.kval.com/news/local/University-of-Oregon-celebrates-Class-of-2015-307456181.html?tab=gallery>
KVAL: A photo gallery of the UO's 2015 commencement.
Congratulations, University of Oregon Class of 2015<http://www.kmtr.com/news/local/Congratulations-University-of-Oregon-2015-307455301.html>
KMTR: A photo gallery of the UO's 2015 commencement.
Graduation 2015: Ducks and well-wishers reflect on Sunday's festivities<http://www.dailyemerald.com/2015/06/14/graduation-2015-ducks-and-well-wishers-reflect-on-sundays-festivities-storify/>
Daily Emerald: A storify from the Emerald that captures commencement 2015.
University of Oregon graduate Liz Zarro creates 'products that are more than just products'<http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2015/06/uo_graduate_creates_products_t.html>
The Oregonian: A profile on recent graduate Liz Zarro, who was part of the UO's product design program.
Commencement the University of Oregon Social Media Channels:
Four commencement posts on the UO Facebook

*         "What you need to know"

o   Reach: 40,000 impressions

*        "Duck Walk Video"

o   Reach: 84,640 impressions

o   22,406 views

*        "Photo album" 2,005 likes, 48 shares, 29 comments,

o   Reach: 65,472 impressions

*        "Commencement Video"

o   Reach: 54,048 impressions
One UO YouTube Channel Video:

*        1,805 views
18 UO Commencement Tweets:

*        Reach: 147,896 impressions
22 UO Instagram Posts:

*        23,823 engagements
Media Mentions:
Oregon State Bar finds no wrongdoing in how UO lawyers handled student's records<http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2015/06/oregon_state_bar_finds_no_wron.html>
The Oregonian: The Oregon State Bar has dismissed a complaint against two UO attorneys.
How CEO dads cope with taking paternity leave<http://fortune.com/2015/06/17/ceo-dads-paternity-leave/>
Fortune: A study by UO Interim President Scott Coltrane on parental leave in the work force is cited.
In Pursuit of Knowledge: Students from the Middle East face unique challenges in Eugene<http://eugeneweekly.com/20150618/lead-story/pursuit-knowledge>
The Eugene Weekly: A cover story focusing on the challenges of international students.
CDC to Consider Routine Recommendation of Meningococcal Vaccine<https://www.thelundreport.org/content/cdc-consider-routine-recommendation-meningococcal-vaccine>
The Lund Report: The panel's recommendation comes after an outbreak at the University of Oregon.
Easy Colleges Training China's Cheaters<https://beijingtoday.com.cn/2015/06/easy-colleges-training-chinas-cheaters/>
Bejing Today: Education professor Yong Zhao is briefly quoted in this story about Chinese students being expelled from US universities for cheating.
Discipline Disparities<http://www.northcoastjournal.com/humboldt/discipline-disparities/Content?oid=2997238>
The North Coast Journal: A report released bythe UO Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior and the Law School is cited.
Rachel Dolezal and cultural appropriation<http://www.msnbc.com/nerding-out/watch/rachel-dolezal-and-cultural-appropriation-466187843603>
MSNBC: Joseph Lowndes, professor of political science, weighs in on MSNBC's Nerd Talk. Part 1<http://www.msnbc.com/nerding-out/watch/rachel-dolezal-and-cultural-appropriation-466187843603>, Part 2<http://www.msnbc.com/nerding-out/watch/occupy-the-faculty-lounge-466241091738>, Part 3<http://www.msnbc.com/nerding-out/watch/rachel-dolezal-and-race-as-a-social-construct-466170947925>.
University of Oregon Wins AdMall Best Use of Marketing Research Award at National Student Ad Competition<http://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/news/read?GUID=30099026>
PRWeb: Upstream Advertising, the UO School of Journalism and Communication's advertising team, earned first prize at the national competition held June 10-13 at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Teens with weak working memory 'more likely to engage in risky sex'<http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/295536.php>
Medical News Today: A UO study by Atika Khurana, assistant professor of counseling psychology found that young people with weak working memory were more likely to end up with sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies.

*        This UO study<https://around.uoregon.edu/content/weak-working-memory-linked-higher-sexual-risk-taking-uo-study-finds> was picked up by more 20 outlets.
Why Isn't Self-Defense Training Available to Every Woman Who Wants It?<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jocelyn-hollander/why-isnt-self-defense-training-available-to-every-woman-who-wants-it_b_7577472.html>
The Huffington Post: UO Sociologist Jocelyn Hollander pens an article on the importance-and proven benefit- of self-defense classes for women.
Trained that 'No Means No,' young Kenyan men act to stop rape<http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/06/18/trained-that-no-means-no-young-men-act-to-stop-rape/>
FOX News: UO Sociologist Jocelyn Hollander is quoted in this article about stopping violence aimed at women in Kenya.
Archaeological Digs Continue in Burns<http://kbnd.com/kbnd-news/local-news-feed/146951>
KBND: UO Department of Archeology continues work in the Burns area.
National Society of Accountants Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners<http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/12083907/national-society-of-accountants-announces-2015-scholarship-winners>
Accounting Today Online: UO student Jordan Hamada is listed as one of the recipients.
University of Oregon to hire faculty under auspices of researchers Jim Hutchison, Eric Selker and Elizabeth Stormshak<http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33181753-75/selker-cell541-221-1267.html.csp>
Register Guard: Thanks to a $20 million donation, the UO is pushing to hire more scientists and researchers as part of its "clusters of excellence" program.
CU Denver researcher says no evidence children of same sex couples negatively impacted<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-06/uoca-cdr061415.php>
Eureka Alert: University of Colorado releases a study on same sex couples and their children that was co-authored by Ryan Light in the Department of Sociology<http://around.uoregon.edu/content/uo-study-finds-no-disadvantages-kids-raised-same-sex-parents>.

*        This release was picked up/covered by several outlets including KATU<http://www.katu.com/news/local/Study-No-difference-in-kids-raised-by-same-sex-couples-308337261.html>.
The Disappointing Truth About the 'Jurassic' Raptors & 3 Other Dinos<http://www.zimbio.com/Beyond+the+Box+Office/articles/E3DM6pz8qMe/Disappointing+Truth+Jurassic+Raptors+3+Other>
Zimbo: Kent Stevens, professor of computer science, is quoted on how dinosaurs would look and act in real life, as opposed to the representations in the Jurassic World movie.
Expanding horizons at the UO<http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/33174680-78/story.csp>
The Register-Guard: Abe Schafermeyer, director of international student and scholar services, pens a letter to the editor that applauds a May 23 guest viewpoint from Professor Lamia Karim calling on the UO to implement a "curriculum that is global in its scope."
UO School of Music hosts 'Aca-College' Day<http://www.kval.com/news/local/UO-School-of-Music-hosts-Aca-College-Day-307320291.html>
KVAL: The school of music hosted middle and high school students, teaching them techniques in the world of acapella music.

*        Also covered by KTMR and the Register-Guard<http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33196001-75/young-would-be-a-cappella-singers-learn-how-its-done-at-university-of-oregon-aca-college-workshop.html.csp>.
Redmond biking boom?<http://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/3243266-151/redmond-biking-boom>
Bend Bulletin: UO's Sustainable Cities Program has partnered with the city of Redmond to make it more bike-friendly.

*        This story was picked up by the Register Guard<http://projects.registerguard.com/apf/ore/or-redmond-bicycling/> and several other outlets.
Fed Decision Day Guide: Interest-Rate Projections, Gradual Pace<http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-16/fed-decision-day-guide-interest-rate-projections-gradual-pace>
Bloomberg Business: Tim Duy, professor of economics, is quoted regarding possible interest rates from the Federal Reserve.
Janet Yellen's Prediction Last Month Is Already Being Vindicated<http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-16/janet-yellen-s-prediction-last-month-is-already-being-vindicated>
Bloomberg Business: Tim Duy, professor of economics, writes an article on future changes in monetary policy.
UN report promotes encryption as fundamental and protected right<http://www.cpj.org/blog/2015/06/un-report-promotes-encryption-as-fundamental-and-p.php>
CPJ: UO journalism GTF Endalk Chala is quoted over freedom of expression in the internet ago.
Most discussions on climate change ignore these 10 basic facts about human nature<http://www.vox.com/2015/6/14/8767823/psychology-global-warming>
Vox: Psychology Professor Paul Slovic is quoted.
Kids meet Olympic athletes at McArthur Court for 'Olympic Day'<http://www.kval.com/news/local/Kids-meet-Olympic-athletes-at-McArthur-Court-for-Olympic-Day-307274561.html>
KVAL: McArthur Court hosts special event, where kids from around Eugene meet and speak with Olympic athletes.
Education Dept. Official Responds to Inquiry Into Release of Student's Therapy Records<http://chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/education-dept-official-responds-to-inquiry-into-release-of-students-therapy-records/100647>
The Chronicle of Higher Education: The U.S. Department of Education is reviewing possible loopholes in privacy laws.
Marcus Mariota receives inaugural "Play it Forward" honor at Oregon Sports Awards<http://www.oregonlive.com/premium/living-plus/2015/06/marcus_mariota_receives_inaugu.html>
The Oregonian: Former Ducks' quarterback wins award for community outreach.
Compensation 101<http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/33182896-78/compensation-101.html.csp>
The Register-Guard: An image of Incoming President Michael Schill is used in this opinion piece that discusses how higher pay for private university presidents better reflects the value of leadership.
Get INSPired with Real Change at the Global Street Paper Summit<http://www.realchangenews.org/2015/06/17/get-inspired-real-change-global-street-paper-summit>
Real Change News: Mike Fancher, interim director of UO's Center for Journalism Innovation and Civic Engagement, will give a keynote titled "Re-Imagining Journalism."
New documents show new obstacles for Eugene Water & Electric Board riverfront redevelopment<http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33189169-75/new-documents-show-new-obstacles-for-eugene-water--electric-board-riverfront-redevelopment.html.csp>
The Register-Guard: The UO Foundation's decision to drop out of purchasing the property.
U.S. Department of Education Awards $12.8 Million in Grants to Improve Services, Outcomes for Children with Disabilities<http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-awards-128-million-grants-improve-services-outcomes-children-disabilities>
U.S. Department of Education: UO is listed as receiving grants from the Department of Education.

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