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The Neoclassical Dilemma: How to Quantify 'Priceless'

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What’s the monetary value of clear air of open space within walking distance from your house? Economist Trudy Cameron seeks to develop methods that quantify the value we place on such quality-of-life intangibles. 

The Technology Skeptic: When Less is More

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Richard York doesn't believe alternative energy is the answer to our current oil energy crisis. Nor does he advocate for improved energy efficiency or more vehicle miles to the gallon. Nonetheless, York describes himself as an environmental sociologist.

Brown v. Board of Education: The Untold Story

Men and women sitting and standing to pose for a pictureCharise Cheney’s project will shed light on the little-known anti-integrationist movement among African Americans in Topeka.

What Opera Can Do For History

A man wearing a uniformNext February marks the 40th anniversary of the historic meet-up between Chairman Mao and Richard Nixon. A series of events on the UO campus will commemorate the event and Eugene's Hult Center will host a performance of the surreal opera: Nixon in China.

Three's a Charm for Corazon Aquino Tree

A leaf on a branchThis unassuming maple outside Peterson Hall has a complicated history. It was planted last year in memory of Corazon  Aquino, the heroine of the People Power Movement that toppled Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos in 1986.

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Officer Memorial

Kilcullen 8_Roadhouse.jpgThousands gathered at Matt Arena to honor Officer Chris Kilcullen ('95).

Prisoner of the Taliban

vandyk-thumb.jpgPolitical science alum tells his tale of survival.

Chomsky on Campus

noam_chomsky-thumb.jpgWatch Noam Chomsky's recent UO lecture.

Nixon in China

nixinch.jpgWatch excerpts from the opera, coming soon to Eugene. 

Survival by Digitization

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As political instability in Yemen increases, centuries-old manuscripts are at risk.

The Downside of Microfinance

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Listen to NPR and other interviews with anthropologist Lamia Karim.

Corazon Aquino Tree

Tree-thumb.jpgThree’s a charm for a living memorial.