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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dear COE Community,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This evening I attended a reception that appreciated and honored the contributions of UO faculty to the pre-college education and mentoring
program <a href="https://sail.uoregon.edu/">SAIL</a>. This past summer, SAIL served over 450 Oregon high school students from underrepresented backgrounds in the summer education and mentoring program. It was wonderful to see and celebrate the many UO faculty
and staff who devote their time, expertise, and passion to serving Oregon youth, particularly those who are low income, first generation, and students from underrepresented backgrounds. I appreciate the contributions of our COE faculty and staff who have contributed
to this program and would love to grow our involvement given the alignment with our COE mission and activities. Thank you, Audrey Lucero and Jen Doty,<b>
</b>for attending the reception and representing our COE so well! <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">There is so much happening on our campus right now – but there is also so much happening in our world. I hope each of you can take a moment
to find some peace, connect with those you care about, and recognize our shared humanity.
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thank you for being a part of our COE community.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Warmly,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Laura Lee
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Updates and Upcoming</span></u></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day </span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Monday, 10/9 was Indigenous Peoples Day. We continue to celebrate the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous peoples. Take a moment to view some beautiful photos
from this year’s </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://x.com/uoregon/status/1711479926984167662?s=20" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#954F72">tribal
flag ceremony</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> held in the EMU Amphitheater to mark the day and honor Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes and all indigenous peoples who call Oregon home.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Merit Activities are Underway</span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">As you are aware, the university announced merit increases for faculty and officers of administration (OAs) this year. Those activities are underway in units and instructions for faculty
were shared on Monday. Department Heads and Unit Directors will share relevant procedural information with their faculty before the submission deadline of October 31</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><sup><span style="font-size:9.5pt;color:black">st</span></sup></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">.
However, faculty can begin to prepare their CVs now as instructed in the information that was shared. No action is necessary for OAs.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Faculty and staff Meeting Materials Posted</span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Thank you to each of you who attended Friday’s faculty and staff meeting in person. You may revisit the content </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://coedocs.uoregon.edu/faculty-and-staff-meetings/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#954F72">here</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">.
While these meetings are not mandatory, we highly encourage your participation as this is one of our very few opportunities to gather as a college and to reconnect to our larger mission.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Halloween Potluck Lunch</span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Celebrate the season with your friends and colleagues! A Halloween Potluck Lunch will be hosted from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on Tuesday, 10/31 in HEDCO 230T. Please bring a variety of dishes to share with
others. Take a look at the </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://uoregon-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/lfortin_uoregon_edu/EaiepJkSwHtMphvrHZdE1l0BHpY7Abf7LIKVZtOniwiI8w?e=Xi5LNM" target="_blank"><span class="MsoSmartlink">sign-up
sheet</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"> to add your name and item, and consider these ideas: main dishes, crisp veggies or salad, chips and dips, cookies or desserts. Plates, cups, napkins, and beverages will be provided.</span><span class="eop"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Halloween Costume Contest </span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The COE Halloween Costume Contest returns! Dress your best on 10/31 and email a photo of your costume to
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:lfortin@uoregon.edu" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">lfortin@uoregon.edu</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
by 1:30 pm. We’ll share the photos for voting and declare a winner by 4:30 pm - the winner will receive the coveted COE Halloween Trophy!</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Employee Assistance Program</span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Navigating life and work can be complicated. As a University of Oregon employee, you have access to free, confidential services to support mental and emotional wellness through
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.cascadecenters.com/index.php?" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Canopy</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">,
a comprehensive employee assistance program. Head to the HR Employee Assistance Program
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://hr.uoregon.edu/employee-assistance-program" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">webpage</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">
to learn more and get an overview of services available.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Generative AI in the Classroom
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">There are new recommendations regarding the use of generative AI, and many have been considering its application in the classroom this year. A recent
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://youtu.be/LP_nys2TBiY?si=BxPHUh7kW3TWyzGh" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">discussion</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">
shared by the American Psychological Association covers various issues and provides ideas on how to approach the topic.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Spotlights and Accolades</span></u></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Faculty Highlight: <span style="color:black">
Michelle M. Jacob, Ph.D. (Yakama Nation)</span></span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/mjacob" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#954F72">Michelle
Jacob</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">, professor of </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://nativestudies.uoregon.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#954F72">Indigenous
studies</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> and director of the </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/sapsikwala" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#954F72">Sapsik’ʷałá
(Teacher) Education Program</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> in the Department of Education Studies at the UO, has received an award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to examine how kinship,
as practiced in Indigenous communities, can inform research and evaluation as practiced more broadly in the United States. Learn
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/about/announcements/placing-kinship-traditions-center-research-yakama-nation" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">more</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">
about the project.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Leslie Leve receives NIH grant to advance child health research expansion</span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Leslie Leve, professor and Lorry Lokey Chair in Education, College of Education, received a seven-year, $9.8 million grant to oversee university participation in the second phase of the National Institutes
of Health Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes Program. Leve has </span>
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://around.uoregon.edu/content/prof-awarded-more-12-million-study-childrens-health" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">completed
the initial five-year funding cycle</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">As of 10/2,
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/about/announcements/dixon-thiesing-joins-uo-innovation-associate-vice-president" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Christine
Dixon Thiesing</span></b></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> joined the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) from the University of Texas at Austin as the<b> Associate Vice President
for Industry, Innovation, and Translation</b> (IIT). At UT Austin, Christine served as the associate vice president for Discovery to Impact and led a team launching startups, collaborating with businesses for product acceleration. Christine strategically positioned
the institution as a global research commercialization leader and oversaw the NSF I-Corps Southwest Region Hub. She secured $17 million in federal funding and raised $1 million for programming. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/dkunruh" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Deanne
Unruh</span></b></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">, from the College of Education, began her term as
<b>Faculty Associate Vice President</b> <b>for Research</b> on 10/1. Deanne directs the Secondary Special Education and Transition (SSET) research unit and co-directs the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C). Deanne's
expertise lies in federally funded research and technical assistance for justice-involved youth and those with disabilities, supporting agencies in achieving positive adult outcomes. In her faculty AVP role, Deanne brings valuable knowledge in human subjects
research, alongside Mike Pluth. They’re instrumental members of the OVPRI executive team, overseeing key research operations and strategic initiatives.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://accelerate.uoregon.edu/valerie-whelan" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Valerie Whelan</span></b></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">
has been appointed to serve as <b>Interim Executive Director of Sponsored Projects Services</b> while a national search is conducted. Valerie brings over 12 years of research administration experience at the University of Oregon since 2009. With a juris doctorate
from UO, she's skilled in compliance and risk management. As a certified research administrator, she's well-versed in the research administration process. Val handles audits and collaborates with the Business Affairs Office for single audit management. In
her role as interim executive director, Val will oversee OVPRI's pre-award, contracts, and post-award functions.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Reminder to Faculty about UO Observed Holidays</span></u></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">: </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://registrar.uoregon.edu/calendars/academic/five-year" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#954F72">5-year
academic calendar</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Safety Reminders</span></u></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">:<b> </b>Your </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://safety.uoregon.edu/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#954F72">safety</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> is
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<span class="normaltextrun"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Faculty and Staff Meetings</span></u></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">:<b> </b></span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://blogs.uoregon.edu/collegeofeducationdean/updates-and-upcoming/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#954F72">Upcoming</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> dates </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">UHS “Flu Shot Fridays!”</span></u></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> now </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://health.uoregon.edu/fight-flu-and-covid-19" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">offered</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">for
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<span class="normaltextrun"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Fall Q&A sessions</span></u></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">now </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://provost.uoregon.edu/faculty-development#all" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#954F72">available</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> for
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<span class="normaltextrun"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Fall Sponsorships</span></u></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">available
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Students</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">:
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Auntie Way</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> Writing Retreats</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Department of <u>Counseling Psychology and Human Services (CPHS)</u> is seeking
<b><u>two</u></b> tenure-line assistant professors with a focus on </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/532431/assistant-professor-of-counseling-psychology-and-human-services-with-a-focus-on-applied-prevention-and-health-promotion" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Applied
Prevention and Health Promotion</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> and an emphasis on
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Know someone interested in working at
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