University of Oregon http://nwpr.org en University Of Oregon Softball Team Advances To The NCAA Tournament Super Regional http://nwpr.org/post/university-oregon-softball-team-advances-ncaa-tournament-super-regional <p>The University of Oregon softball team is going to the “NCAA Super Regional” after winning the Regional final Saturday in Eugene. The Ducks defeated Big 10 Conference Champions Wisconsin. KLCC's Jes Burns has more.</p><p> Mon, 20 May 2013 13:59:42 +0000 Jes Burns 27824 at http://nwpr.org University Of Oregon Softball Team Advances To The NCAA Tournament Super Regional Dalai Lama Delivers Message of Compassion http://nwpr.org/post/dalai-lama-delivers-message-compassion <p>An estimated 11 thousand people heard Tibetan Spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, speak at the University of Oregon's Matthew Knight Arena Friday. His message: peace and compassion. KLCC's Rachael McDonald reports.</p><p> Mon, 13 May 2013 14:33:38 +0000 Rachael McDonald 27418 at http://nwpr.org Dalai Lama Delivers Message of Compassion The Ducks Are In The Sweet 16 http://nwpr.org/post/ducks-are-sweet-16 <p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">The Ducks have made it to the sweet 16. The</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"> University of Oregon men's basketball team was seeded 12 in the NCAA Tournament. But they defeated fourth</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">&nbsp;seeded Saint Louis Saturday night, 74 - 57.</span></p><p> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:29:57 +0000 Rachael McDonald 24833 at http://nwpr.org The Ducks Are In The Sweet 16 UO Athletic Director Responds To Coach Kelly’s Departure http://nwpr.org/post/uo-athletic-director-responds-coach-kelly-s-departure <p>The University of Oregon is looking for a new head football coach. Chip Kelly announced Wednesday he’s leaving for the NFL to lead the Philadelphia Eagles. UO Athletic Director Rob Mullens says player recruiting is underway so this is a less than ideal time for Kelly to leave. Mullens describes what they’ll be looking for in a new coach. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:19:59 +0000 Desmond O'Boyle 21317 at http://nwpr.org Chip Kelly Spurns NFL For At Least Another Year With Ducks http://nwpr.org/post/chip-kelly-spurns-nfl-least-another-year-ducks <p></p><p>University of Oregon Head Football Coach Chip Kelly will remain in Eugene for the 2013 season. Monday afternoon, UO Athletic Director Rob Mullens announced Kelly's decision. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:12:13 +0000 Jes Burns 20834 at http://nwpr.org Chip Kelly Spurns NFL For At Least Another Year With Ducks Explosions Rock UO Campus Monday Morning http://nwpr.org/post/explosions-rock-uo-campus-monday-morning <p></p><p>On the first morning back from winter break the University of Oregon campus community experienced a series of explosions. The booms and resulting smoke were traced to an underground tunnel which houses the electrical power system. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:18:06 +0000 Rachael McDonald 20830 at http://nwpr.org Explosions Rock UO Campus Monday Morning Eugene Played Host To First Round NCAA Volleyball Tourney Action http://nwpr.org/post/eugene-played-host-first-round-ncaa-volleyball-tourney-action <p></p><p>The University of Oregon hosted the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday night at Matt Court. It was the first time the U of O has hosted the tourney since the 1980's and the 5th seeded Ducks didn’t disappoint.</p><p></p><p> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:11:06 +0000 Jes Burns 19229 at http://nwpr.org Eugene Played Host To First Round NCAA Volleyball Tourney Action Some Duck Fans Bring More Than Just The Typical Tailgate Gear http://nwpr.org/post/some-duck-fans-bring-more-just-typical-tailgate-gear <p>The Oregon Ducks continued their roll Saturday night with a victory over their Washington rivals, the Huskies. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:26:52 +0000 Jes Burns 16407 at http://nwpr.org Some Duck Fans Bring More Than Just The Typical Tailgate Gear Have A Game Plan For Game Day http://nwpr.org/post/have-game-plan-game-day <p>Saturday the Oregon State Beavers take on the Washington State Cougars at home in Corvallis. Then a couple hours later, the Oregon Ducks play the University of Washington Huskies in Eugene. The two games will bring a lot of traffic. Officials are urging fans to have a game plan. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:42 +0000 Rachael McDonald 16270 at http://nwpr.org Have A Game Plan For Game Day Fires Not All Bad For Local Economies http://nwpr.org/post/fires-not-all-bad-local-economies <p>Crews continue to make progress on several wildfires in central Washington. State health officials say the air is smoky enough around Wenatchee to be unhealthy for people with sensitive respiratory systems. Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:15:44 +0000 Colin Fogarty 15218 at http://nwpr.org Fires Not All Bad For Local Economies