University of Oregon - University of Oregon The University of Oregon (UO) is located in Eugene. Its athletes, students, and alumni are known as the Ducks. UO is a member of the Pacific Ten Conference conference and Division I-A for athletics. The school colors are green and yellow. Home football games are played in Autzen Stadium. The film Animal House was filmed on the University campus and the surrounding area. External Links University of Oregon Website Official Oregon athletics site This article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by fixing it..
Oregon State University - Oregon State University Oregon State University Bell Tower Oregon State University (OSU) is a public research and degree-granting four-year university in the Oregon University System, located in Corvallis, Oregon. Total student enrollment (undergraduate and graduate) in 2002 was 18,789, 79% of which were Oregon residents and 6% from other countries. With over 200 academic degree programs, engineering, environmental sciences, forestry, and pharmacy remain some of the most notable fields of study. OSU has more majors, minors, and special programs than any other college in Oregon and offers a University Exploratory Studies Program for students who wish to investigate their options for a major field. The university also receives more research grant funds annually than the rest of the Oregon University System schools combined. The 500-acre campus,.
Oregon Health and Science University - Oregon Health and Science University Oregon Health and Science University is the present-day (2003) name for a university that can trace its roots back to the 1860s. Its primary campus, Marquam Hill in southwest Portland, was established in 1917 by the donation of 20 acres from the Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company and 88 acres from the family that owned the now-defunct Oregon Journal. In 1974, the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center was formed, which combined dentistry, medicine and nursing programs into a single center. This center was renamed Oregon Health Sciences University in 1981. In the 80s and 90s, with support from Oregon's Senator Mark Hatfield, the university grew significantly. Research centers were founded to focus on the following areas: Biomedical research Ethics in.
Oregon University System - Oregon University System The Oregon University System (OUS) consists of seven public, four-year universities in the State of Oregon administered by the Chancellor of the OUS, who serves at the will and pleasure of the Oregon State Board of Higher Education. Constituent Universities Oregon State University University of Oregon Portland State University Oregon Institute of Technology Western Oregon University Southern Oregon University Eastern Oregon University OUS also has one affiliate institution: Oregon Health and Science University External Links Oregon University System Home Page.
Hillsboro, Oregon - Hillsboro, Oregon Hillsboro is a city located in Washington County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 70,186. It is the county seat of Washington County6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Colleges/Universities 6 Notable Hillsboro residents 7 Sister city History The city was founded by David Hill in the middle of the 19th century. It went by two other names -- East Tualatin Plains and Columbia -- before the name was changed to Hillsborough (in honor of Hill) in the 1850s and then later became Hillsboro. It incorporated in 1876. Geography Hillsboro is located at 45°31'26" North, 122°56'34" West (45.523776, -122.942865)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total.
Forest Grove, Oregon - Forest Grove, Oregon Forest Grove is a city located in Washington County, Oregon. The name was selected for the community on January 10, 1851 at a meeting of the trustees of Tualatin Academy (later known as Pacific University). J. Quinn Thornton was the individual who suggested the name. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 17,708. Geography Forest Grove is located at 45°31'17" North, 123°6'32" West (45.521372, -123.108759)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.3 km˛ (4.7 mi˛). 11.9 km˛ (4.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.75% water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 17,708 people, 6,336 households, and.
University of Portland - University of Portland The University of Portland is a Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1901, "UP" is located in the North Portland and St. Johns neighborhoods and has a student body of about 3,000. UP is perhaps best known for its outstanding NCAA soccer programs..
Ashland, Oregon - Ashland, Oregon Ashland is a city located in Jackson County, Oregon. The city was named in 1884 either after Ashland County, Ohio or for Ashland, Virigina, the birthplace of Henry Clay. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 19,522. The city is the home of Southern Oregon University, and the world renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Geography Ashland is located at 42°11'29" North, 122°42'3" West (42.191396, -122.700752)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.8 km˛ (6.5 mi˛). 16.8 km˛ (6.5 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 19,522 people, 8,537 households, and 4,481 families residing in the city. The.
Benton County, Oregon - Benton County, Oregon \nBenton County is a county located in the U.S. State of Oregon. It was named after Thomas Hart Benton, a US senator who, with his colleague Lewis F. Linn, advocated the extension of US control into the Oregon Country. As of 2000, the population is 78,153. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Economy 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 History 5 Cities and towns Economy \nAlong with Oregon State University, agriculture, lumber, and wood products form the economic base of the county. A substantial portion of the nation's research in forestry, agriculture, engineering, education and the sciences takes place at OSU. Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,759 km˛ (679 mi˛). 1,752 km˛ (676 mi˛) of it is land.
Bend, Oregon - Bend, Oregon Bend is a city located in Deschutes County, Oregon. The name Bend was derived from "Farewell Bend," the designation used by early pioneers to refer to the location along the Deschutes River where the town eventually was platted, one of the few fordable points along the river. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 52,029. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Economy 5 Education History Until the winter of 1824, the Bend area was known only to native Americans who hunted and fished there. Members of a fur trapping party led by Peter Skene Ogden were the earliest visitors. John C. Fremont, Dr. John Strong Newberry and other Army survey parties came next. Then pioneers.
Corvallis, Oregon - Corvallis, Oregon Corvallis is a city located in Benton County in central western Oregon, about 100 miles south of Portland, and 40 miles south of the state capital, Salem. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 49,322. It is the county seat of Benton County6. Located in Corvallis are Oregon State University, and a large Hewlett-Packard printer manufacturing facility. Oregon State University is located quite close to the main downtown area. Most of the people living in Corvallis are related to the Hewlett-Packard facility, OSU as students or faculty, or work in Albany. Geography Corvallis is located at 44°34'15" North, 123°16'34" West (44.570780, -123.275998)1. By car, it is about an hour and a half (100 miles) South of Portland, ten miles West.
Salem, Oregon - Salem, Oregon State Capitol building in Salem Salem is the capital of the state of Oregon in the United States of America, and county seat of Marion County. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 136,924. It lies in the center of the fertile Willamette Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. "Salem" is derived from the Hebrew word "Shalom", which means peace. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Economy 2 History 3 Geography 4 Demographics 5 Points of Interest Economy The city's focus is primarily governmental, but it serves as a hub for the farming communities and is one of the largest centers of food processing in the nation. It lies along the I-5 corridor and is within an hour's.
Seattle Pacific University - Seattle Pacific University Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university of the liberal arts, sciences and professions located on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington. It was founded in 1891 by the Oregon and Washington Conference of the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary, became The Seattle Seminary and College in 1913, Seattle Pacific College in 1915, and took its present name in 1977. There is a Christian Faith Exploration Requirement at the university, which includes mandatory participation in "co-curricular activities exploring the meaning of the Christian faith and its implications for life, academic disciplines and society, ... participation in campus-based faith exploration activities such as chapel, GROUP and other worship services; and/or non-worship-based programs such as faculty-and staff-led discussion groups (cadres) and.
Springfield, Oregon - Springfield, Oregon Springfield is a city located in Lane County, Oregon, separated from Eugene, Oregon primarily by the I-5 highway. Because of this closeness, the two cities tend to complement each other: Eugene has the University of Oregon, Springfield a number of lumber plants; Eugene is liberal, Springfield conservative; Eugene aspires to be upper middle class, Springfield is proudly blue collar. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 52,864. On May 21, 1998 a school shooting occurred at Thurston High School in Springfield. Kipland Kinkel (who was suspended for bringing a gun to school) shot a semi-automatic rifle into a room filled with students killing 2 wounding 25 others after he killed his parents at home earlier the same day. Geography Springfield.
Polk County, Oregon - Polk County, Oregon \nPolk County is a county located in the U.S. State of Oregon. It was named for James Knox Polk, the 11th president of the United States. As of 2000, the population is 62,380. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Economy 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 History 5 Cities and towns Economy \nThe major industries of the county are agriculture, forest products, manufacturing, and education. With 1322 acres, Polk has the second largest number of acres devoted to grape-growing in Oregon. Western Oregon University in Monmouth, is a major employer. Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,927 km˛ (744 mi˛). 1,919 km˛ (741 mi˛) of it is land and 8 km˛ (3 mi˛) of it is water. The total.
Portland State University - Portland State University Portland State University (or PSU) is a university located in downtown Portland, Oregon. The University was established as the Vanport Extension Center in 1946, and refusing to close after the Vanport Flood of 1948, it became known as "The College that Wouldn't Die". In 1952 the Center moved to downtown Portland occupying the old Lincoln High School on SW Broadway street, currently named Lincoln Hall, then in 1955 it changed its name to Portland State College, becoming a four-year, degree-granting institution. PSU struggled for the next couple of decades under the ruling that no university or college in Oregon could duplicate the programs offered by another -- with grandfathered exclusions for the University of Oregon and Oregon State University. Nevertheless, graduate programs were added in.
National Association of College and University Residence Halls - National Association of College and University Residence Halls NACURH, or National Association of College and University Residence Halls, is a national organization made up of eight regions. Each region contains U.S. states, some contain Canadian provinces, one also includes Mexico. Regions CAACURH: Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., West Virginia GLACURH: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ontario, Wisconsin IACURH: Alberta, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho. Montana, New Mexico, Saskatchewan, Utah, Wyoming MACURH: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota NEACURH: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont PACURH: Alaska, British Columbia, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington SACURH: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia SWACURH: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.
Newberg, Oregon - Newberg, Oregon Newberg is a town located in Yamhill County, Oregon. A tradition holds that this town was named by its first postmaster, Sebastian Brutscher, for his former hometown of Neuberg in Germany. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,064. Geography Newberg is located at 45°18'18" North, 122°58'2" West (45.304950, -122.967360)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.0 km˛ (5.0 mi˛). 13.0 km˛ (5.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 18,064 people, 6,099 households, and 4,348 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,389.4/km˛ (3,599.4/mi˛). There are 6,435 housing units at an average density.
Monmouth, Oregon - Monmouth, Oregon Monmouth is a college town located in Polk County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,741. Western Oregon University is the town's most prominent feature and adds significantly to it's population while school is in session. Beyond the university Monmouth is a mostly agricultural town. A 144-year-old ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in supermarkets, restaurants and barss came to an end January 10, 2003 after a public vote in 2002. At the time the ban was lifted, Monmouth was the last "dry" municipality in not only Oregon, but the western United States (excluding Alaska). Before the ban of liquor was lifted, most travelled to Momouth's very nearby sister city of Independence, Oregon to buy and consume.
Lane County, Oregon - Lane County, Oregon Lane County is a county located in the U.S. State of Oregon. It was named for Joseph Lane, the first Territorial governor. As of 2000, the population is 322,959. Economy Although 90 percent of Lane County is forestland, Eugene and Springfield comprise the second largest urban area in Oregon. The Forest Service is landlord of 48% of the lands within the county boundaries. Historically, Lane County's economy has been based on timber and agriculture. Timber is important because the county's extensive acerage in timber. Agriculture is important because of the fertile soil and moderate climate that exists in the Willamette Valley, making this valley one of the most productive farming areas in the nation. However, with the reductions in timber harvesting, and the continued pressure.
