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Frohnmayer cleared againThe Oregon State Bar rejected an attempt to reverse the previous dismissal of ethics complaints against the University Presidentby Ryan KnutsonThe Oregon State Bar closed the door for good early last week on the ethics complaints filed against University President Dave Frohnmayer. "This (complaint) has no merits and never had any merits," Frohnmayer said in an interview Monday evening. Associate economics professor Bill Harbaugh filed complaints with the Government Standards and Practices Commission and the Oregon State Bar in September 2006 alleging that Frohnmayer had failed to properly fill out his 2005 Verified Statement of Economic Interest form, an annual form that top ranking University officials each must submit to the GSPC. |
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Beyond the Dorm RoomThe University is planning an innovative residential housing design to meet the needs of all studentsby Allie GrasgreenWhen the Oregon State Board of Higher Education approved the Westmoreland property sale in July 2006, there was one stipulation: the University had to design a new housing plan to fit the needs of all students. "This study is intentionally comprehensive," said University Planning Associate Christine Thompson. |
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ASUO Senate could forfeit responsibility for rec centerA new Senate Bill could transfer the operational funding of the rec center to the hands of the administrationby Jobetta HedelmanToday, the Student Senate will discuss changing the way the Student Recreation Center is funded. Senate Bill 28, which was sent to the Senate rules committee last week, requests that operational funding of the rec center be transferred to the administration. |
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New I-Tours allow art exhibits to speak to museum goers visitorsJordan Schnitzer Museum of Art has introduced podcasts as a new method of informing the public about its exhibits and attracting a younger crowdby Eric FloripAt the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University, dozens of art exhibits are now more than a visual experience. Thanks to a year-long project - and a lot of work by a University student - visitors at the museum can experience art through their ears. |
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Revitalization still possible for downtownThe city has received five proposals for redeveloping two blocks of West Broadway in downtown Eugeneby Calvin HallThe West Broadway neighborhood in downtown Eugene may have another chance at revitalization and redevelopment as city staff review five conceptual proposals from developers. The city has targeted the two-block stretch of West Broadway between Willamette and Charnelton streets, which is known for its high rate of vacancies and lack of retail space. |
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Student groups don't show for PFC forumFew students showed up Monday to discuss reforming the student program stipend modelby Jobetta HedelmanOn Monday night, the Programs Finance Committee hosted a forum to discuss the issue of possible reform to the model currently used to award pay to the directors and program coordinators of student programs and the student government. But out of the hundreds affected, only six students showed up. |
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