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Majors on the March

A graduate wearing a cap with a tassleThe College of Arts and Sciences stepped out for the  “Celebrating Champions” parade.

The January 22 parade—organized by the university and the City of Eugene—celebrated not only the Ducks' football success but all things UO: academics, student life, and the support of the community at large.

CAS participated with a lively “March of Majors” representing the 46 undergraduate major fields of study in CAS.

Men and women hold a banner and march in a paradeCAS marchers were led by Scott Coltrane, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (center); Larry Singell, Associate Dean for the Social Sciences (left); and Dana Johnston, Associate Dean for the Natural Sciences (right).

Men and women pose in lab coats and graduation gearCAS faculty also participated by marching in the "Distinguished Faculty" entry in the parade, led by UO President Richard Lariviere -- shown here with chemistry faculty, who got into the spirit with creative interpretations of the traditional regalia.

Visit the CAS Facebook photo album and the UO Celebrating Champions page for more photos.

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Majors on the March

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