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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:#0F4761">The Weekly Vol. 7 #15</span></span><b><span style="color:#0F4761"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761">Updates and Upcoming</span></span><b><span style="color:#0F4761"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">2026 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Commemoration and Awards Ceremony</span></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thursday, January 22, 2026</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 11:15)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Location: EMU Ballroom</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">The University of Oregon will celebrate eight outstanding individuals and organizations who received the 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards in the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom. This year’s theme is “The Courage to Belong.”
Belonging requires courage to be agents of change and drum majors for justice, despite obstacles or adversity. Congratulations to three COE awardees this year: Rhonda Nese, Exemplary Leadership Award; Da’Mon Merkson, Institutional Transformation Award; and
Kent McIntosh, Inclusive Scholarship Award.</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Registration link: </span>
</span><b><a href="https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Hko68aDll2s4Bw" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">MLK Awards Ceremony Registration 1.22.26</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Digital Accessibility at the UO</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is leading the university’s efforts to ensure all digital content is accessible to people with disabilities. We encourage you to visit the
</span></span><b><a href="https://digitalaccessibility.uoregon.edu/about" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">UO Digital Accessibility website</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
to learn more about the ICT Accessibility Program, the university’s accessibility policies and procedures, and the purpose and importance of accessibility. The site also provides links to
</span></span><b><a href="https://digitalaccessibility.uoregon.edu/training" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">digital accessibility trainings</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
and </span></span><b><a href="https://digitalaccessibility.uoregon.edu/guidelines" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">guidelines</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">,
including information on new federal requirements, software and system-specific guidance, and best practices for accessible meetings and events.</span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dreamer Ally Training</span></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Friday, February 27, 2026</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The UO Dreamers Working Group invites you to register for the 2026 Dreamer Ally Training. This training is offered annually to strengthen faculty and staff’s ability to support Dreamer and immigrant
students. This is an in-person training held in the EMU. We cannot accommodate partial attendance, please plan on staying for the
<u>entire</u> workshop.* For more information, please email </span></span><b><a href="mailto:justcarp@uoregon.edu" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal">justcarp@uoregon.edu</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">.</span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Registration link: </span>
</span><b><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJ9jOl3sQhkpeFo__;!!C5qS4YX3!FrkmhYYUUZnEI-UJ4FzsDEVWo_5mYJvsqIOGWWHD4LBVq14qxNaY4DcE1gAaYVCEhOEnvUMW-GUXmGPznzOvBRQ$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">Dreamer
Ally Training Registration 2.27.26</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Faculty and Staff – Help Review COE Scholarship Applications</span></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Join other COE staff and faculty for the annual COE student scholarship application review. Faculty, this is considered college-level service and is a great way to support our current and
future students. And…the more reviewers we have on the committee, the fewer applications each person has to review! Reviews of applications occur completely online between February 16 and March 8. If you would like to participate in this rewarding activity
or would like to learn more before committing, please complete the </span></span><b><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/SLTXFf8sqL" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal">2026 Scholarship Committee
Signup Form</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> by February 6th.</span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Student Scholarship Opportunities for 2026-27</span></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Remind your students to
</span></span><b><a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/admissions/scholarships-funding" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal">apply for COE scholarships</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">
for the 2026-27 academic year by 2/8. For assistance, they can contact COE Scholarship administrator Andrea Olson at
</span></span><b><a href="mailto:coescholarships@uoregon.edu" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">coescholarships@uoregon.edu</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">
or 541-346-5943. Our </span></span><b><a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/admissions/scholarships-funding" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal">COE Scholarship website</span></span></a><a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/admissions/scholarships-funding" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none">
</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">allows students to explore COE financial assistance programs, including COE Scholarship Awards, COE Doctoral Research Awards, and COE Doctoral Student Conference Awards.
They can also explore additional resources from the University of Oregon, including Basic Needs Resources, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Graduate Studies Funding, and more.</span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="eop"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#0F4761">Spotlights and Recognition</span></span><b><span style="color:#0F4761"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/board-games-benefit-brain-study-b2900365.html" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">How playing a family-favorite game can improve brain function</span></span></a></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
</span></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A UO study, which analyzed 18 previous studies, found a 76% chance that number board games improve early numeracy skills in children. Gena Nelson, PhD, one of the report's authors, highlighted
that even brief play sessions with linear-number board games can significantly enhance foundational math skills.</span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761">Reminders</span></span><b><span style="color:#0F4761"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Did you Recently Publish a Book?</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><br>
</span></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Reminder about the
</span></span><b><a href="https://education.uoregon.edu/faculty-books" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">Faculty Books</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
page on the COE website. If you’ve recently published a book, please let the COE Communications team know so they can feature your book on this page. Send an email with a link to your book to Juls Davis at:
</span></span><b><a href="mailto:juls@uoregon.edu" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">juls@uoregon.edu</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">.</span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">OVPRI Open Forum for Research</span></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Date:</span></i></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Thursday, January 22</span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Time</span></i></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. </span></span><span class="eop"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Zoom</span></i></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">:
</span></span><b><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uoregon.zoom.us/j/91852005945__;!!C5qS4YX3!FWWKv-I8cacVrl_99r_2rDApgbRr84ul8lWbIPoiflNksiAV3IhLesmvKyl8bf_4M7wDGkAgqRWcXFe6XuCwDVHrqw$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/91852005945</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></span><span class="eop"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We’ll be joined by Betsy Boyd, senior associate vice president for Government and Community Relations; Val Whelan, assistant vice president for Sponsored Projects Services; and Kevin Reed, vice president
and general counsel.</span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Topics include status updates on federal budget and appropriation process, anticipated changes to Uniform Guidance, and current legislative challenges and updates.</span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">There will be an opportunity for Q&A. You may also submit questions in advance to
</span></span><b><a href="mailto:vpri@uoregon.edu" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">vpri@uoregon.edu</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">. </span></span><span class="eop"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">UO Leadership Academy</span></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Applications for the 26-27
</span></span><b><a href="https://provost.uoregon.edu/uo-leadership-academy" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">UO Leadership Academy</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
are due on January 23. This year-long professional development opportunity is designed to increase our community’s collective knowledge of transformational leadership practices and empower faculty and staff to lead from where they are. We encourage COE faculty
and staff to apply!</span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Submit Achievements to be Featured</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><br>
</span></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please use this new
</span></span><b><a href="https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VRZUU99jDOx6NE" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal">Celebration, Accolades, Kudos, and Excellence (CAKE) Survey</span></span></a></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
to submit achievements to be featured in future Weekly newsletters. We’re looking for all types of accolades about our faculty AND staff- here are some examples:</span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Named award, grant, fellowship, formal recognition</span></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Keynote invitation, publication, presentation, major creative or scholarly contribution</span></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Successful coordination of a major project, implementing a new process, meeting a significant or high-pressure deadline, notable problem solving or innovation</span></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">General kudos: acts of kindness, exceptional support for others, teamwork, resilience, perseverance, positive attitude, community-building, teamwork, exemplary support</span></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul>
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<span class="eop"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761">Job Openings</span></span><b><span style="color:#0F4761"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536167/senior-associate-director-foundation-relations" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-weight:normal">Senior Associate Director, Foundation Relations</span></span></a></span></b><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">:
The primary focus of the person in this role will be identifying foundation prospects whose missions align with research, scholarship and community programming of the university’s behavioral and social science disciplines. This includes faculty in the College
of Education, the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health, the Prevention Science Institute, as well as various programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. Application review begins February 1.</span></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black">Emily Tanner-Smith | Interim Dean & Thomson Professor</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black"> (she/her)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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