Today, we're excited to welcome Sunny Rubenstein, a true Duck with deep family roots at Oregon. Both her parents and all three sisters are proud UO alumni. Sunny has had an incredible career in sports and entertainment marketing. At AEG Live, she was Vice President of Marketing and Special Events where she helped to revive the concept of Las Vegas residencies and worked with key stars like Elton John and Barry Manilow. She also led the marketing campaign for Celine Dion's first residency, which grossed $385 million. Sunny even gave Garth Brooks pivotal business advice on the differences in strategy between touring and working in Vegas. Before that, she made her mark in the sports world with the Portland Timbers and Portland Beavers. And fun fact—while she was a student at Oregon, Sunny had a front-row seat to the filming of Animal House.
In this episode we explore the revival of "The LastDragon," a UO musical sensation from the 1980s. Alumni John Mansfield andJean Robison join us to talk about the process of bring this fantasy rockmusical back to life. With performances on August 8th, 9th, and 10th in Portland, this revival is not just a trip down memory lane—the show’s proceeds will support scholarships for UO’s theater department. John and Jean discuss the logistical challenges and personal joys of coordinating this project with alumni who are scattered around the world. This production not only showcases the lasting bonds and the enduring creative spirit of UO alumni, but also underscores their commitment to fostering new generations of talent. So here are John and Jean to tell us more about this incredible project. Tickets are still available: https://www.portland5.com/winningstad-theatre/events/last-dragon GoFundMe to raise funds for production: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-last-dragon-fantasy-rock-musical-scholarship?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=buttons_swapped_var_a&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Hosted by Michelle Joyce-Fyffe, senior director of strategic engagement. Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This week we talk to Karin Elstad Wholey, an industry leader with over 25 years at HBO, now part of Warner Brothers Discovery. Join us as Karin shares her insights and experiences navigating the ever-changing landscape of the entertainment industry. From her time at the University of Oregon, to her various roles at HBO, Karin offers valuable lessons on seizing opportunities, overcoming challenges, and thriving in a competitive environment. Throughout the conversation, Karin emphasizes the importance of being adaptable, embracing change, and continuously learning in order to succeed in the entertainment industry. Karin’s insights provide actionable advice and inspiration for anyone diving into their career.
In this episode we're thrilled to bring you Barbara Blangiardi ('79, Journalism). Her adventure began in the fast-paced world of television marketing, leading her to impactful roles at major networks like NBC and Fox Sports. Her story is all about grabbing opportunities and building meaningful connections along the way. Barbara spills the secrets of successful networking, sharing stories from her own impressive career. As an entrepreneur, she's taken her passion for marketing and content creation to new heights, all while mentoring UO students with her wealth of knowledge. Join us for an engaging chat with Barbara and Michelle Joyce-Fife, Senior Director of Strategic Engagement at the University of Oregon. From navigating the ever-evolving world of television marketing to inspiring the next generation of professionals, Barbara's journey is as inspiring as it is enlightening. Don't miss out!
Join Tom Goldman, former NPR global sports correspondent and UO School of Journalism and Communication alum (’79) as he sits down with SOJC instructor Charlie Deitz, for a lively conversation about Tom’s path from UO to the living rooms of millions of people. From his early days as an associate producer for sports at NPR, to becoming the network's first full-time sports correspondent, Tom's journey is a testament to his passion for radio journalism and ability to connect with listeners across the airwaves. In this episode, though he refers to his recent retirement as the “R word”, Tom reflects with humor and enthusiasm on his nearly three-decade-long career, where he covered every major athletic competition imaginable, from the Super Bowl to the Olympics. But what truly set apart Tom was his commitment to uncovering the human stories behind the sports headlines. Whether it was profiling an aspiring Olympian or exploring the motivations of a solo sailor, Tom's reporting went beyond the scores and statistics to capture the essence of athleticism and the human spirit. Tune in as we delve into the fascinating world of sports journalism with Tom Goldman, exploring some of his favorite stories, and the many people who have defined his career along the way. Plus, we'll uncover the secrets behind Tom's award-winning storytelling and discover what motivated him to continue pushing the boundaries of sports journalism. Get ready for an insightful conversation with one of the industry's most respected voices – being interviewed rather than interviewing but still as engaging as ever. Tom Goldman is being interviewed by SOJC Instructor Charlie Deitz. SOJC students Millicent Hopkinson and Julia Boboc contributed to this piece.
In this episode of The Duck Stops Here, we sit down with Brian McCarthy, a seasoned entrepreneur and industry expert, to explore his path to success. Brian shares his invaluable insights on navigating the world of entrepreneurship, drawing from his own experiences and challenges. Join us as Brian delves into the strategies and mindset required to thrive as an entrepreneur in today's competitive landscape. From seizing opportunities to overcoming obstacles, Brian's journey is filled with lessons that aspiring business owners can learn from. Throughout the conversation, Brian emphasizes the importance of adaptability, resilience, and continuous learning in the entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, Brian's insights offer actionable advice and inspiration. Brian would like to reinforce to the listeners that there has never been a better time to start a business. With SaaS software solutions sold as monthly subscriptions and ecommerce platforms like Shopify also incredibly inexpensive the risks have never been lower. Everyone who has an inkling to do it, should! Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
As a student in the University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business (‘02) Matt Thomas never dreamed that a simple prompt in class senior year would turn into a $50+ million business.As the founder and CEO of Brew Dr. Kombucha, Matt is a massively successful beverage entrepreneur who leads with a growth mindset. Assigned a straightforward student project -- develop a business plan for an underserved market – Matt landed on tea drinkers. His vision? A teahouse, with all things tea under one roof. Hear Matt chart the course of this success story, from his early days scraping by on capital loaned by family and friends, to the founding of seven teahouses and ultimately a product now sold nationally, including at Starbucks. Learn about the turning point in 2008, when Matt dared to dream bigger for his company and produce a beverage – kombucha, a fermented tea prized for its healing properties since ancient times but still little known in the US at the time –that his customers kept asking for. From initial seed money coming exclusively from family and friends, to the hustle years, to why Matt’s kids help him come up with the funny phrases under each Brew Dr. Kombucha bottle cap, learn about the many other challenges Matt met along the way, including those that ultimately inspired him to found the world’s first and only tea distillery. Matt Thomas is being interviewed on the podcast by Lisa Calevi, Associate Director for Engagement. To connect with Matt, visit: https://www.brewdrkombucha.com Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Shoot us an email at Engagement@uoregon.edu Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theduckstopshere/message
Today we're joined by Soledad Hurst '88. If her voice sounds familiar it’s probably because she spent years on-air, covering the New York Stock Exchange for Bloomberg Television. She’s also spent time as an attorney and an investment banker, but these days she’s best known for her transformative philanthropic work. As the board member of several charitable nonprofits, she works to help provide opportunities to people who wouldn’t otherwise have them. She knows first hand how hard it can be to beat the odds and carve out opportunity. Growing up in Springfield, her father was self employed as a driver and mechanic, ultimately owning his own trucking business. Her incredibly strong work ethic allowed her to pay her own way not only through the University of Oregon, but also through Yale Law School. In this very special episode, Soledad offers inspiration to all who aspire to create a positive impact and to dream big. Her story is one of perseverance, and dedication to making a difference. Links: Jaidyn’s music links on Spotify (she’s on Apple and all the other platforms) https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iljxYv3hM7WiVclzrkNJN https://open.spotify.com/track/7uCGw1PCdZtM7w7RQMuW6l?si=be23ffb9d34c43ad https://open.spotify.com/track/04xKEl6KhlnaokMXWS3IQJ?si=69e0108279214452 Jaidyn's music videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jaidyn+hurst+music International Nonprofits FINCA https://www.meridian.org/ Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today’s show features the Lerner twins: Andrew, a divorce lawyer and Mike, a marriage therapist. And they work across the hall from each other! Throughout the episode, the brothers discuss the symbiotic nature of their professions, despite the initial humorous contrast. They emphasize their shared goal of helping people through tough times and highlight the advantages of their collaborative approach when working together on cases. They also touch upon the challenges and emotional aspects of their work, acknowledging the importance of having someone who truly understands the weight of their roles. Andrew shares his experience as a family law attorney, having graduated from the University of Oregon and California Western School of Law. After practicing law for some time, he decided to explore alternative ways of helping the community, leading him to pursue a master's degree in dispute resolution from Pepperdine. He now runs Lerner Conflict Resolution Center, mediating cases and practicing family law. Mike, on the other hand, pursued a different path. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology and went on to obtain a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Cal Lutheran University. Currently, he is pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology with the California School for Professional Psychology. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Mike runs his own practice. They emphasize the positive and inclusive environment at the University of Oregon, where egos are set aside, and connections are formed easily. Tune in to this thought-provoking podcast episode as Andrew and Mike delve deeper into their roles as conflict resolution professionals and provide valuable insights into their respective fields. Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Leave us a voicemail through Anchor that we can play on the air: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today’s guest is Gurdeep Singh Pall (’89, MS Computer and Information Science), Corporate Vice President for Business AI at Microsoft. He is an "intrepreneur," a product strategist, and an enthusiastic technologist. Having spent more than three decades at Microsoft, Gurdeep is now focusing on creating scalable and ethical Autonomous Systems. His tenure at Microsoft began during the advent of the internet, and he played a key role in developing critical technologies such as TCP/IP, VPN, and cloud-based communications that underpin today's digital economy. When he arrived in Eugene in the late 1980s, Gurdeep secured a teaching assistantship to support his graduate studies at the University of Oregon. It's been rumored that he spent long hours in the computer lab, even sleeping there with a sleeping bag to finish his thesis. He joined Microsoft in January 1990. He’s being interviewed by Dr. Ramón Alvarado, a Philosophy faculty member at UO and a key contributor to the Presidential Initiative in Data Science, which led to the creation of the UO School of Computer and Data Sciences. His areas of expertise include Data Ethics, AI Ethics, Epistemology of Computer Simulations, and Philosophy of Computation. Dr. Alvarado designed and teaches the first Philosophy course required by another major on campus, demonstrating the importance of philosophical thinking in a rapidly changing technological society. In 2023, he was awarded the Tykeson Teaching Award. Dr. Alvarado’s publications on philosophical issues related to computational methods and data science can be seen here https://ramonalvarado.net/ Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Leave us a voicemail through Anchor that we can play on the air: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Mark Twain once said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Today’s guest knows a little something about whiskey. Alex Chasko is the Master Distiller and Blender and was employee number one at Teeling Whiskey, which was built in 2012 and was the first new distillery in Dublin for over 125 years. However, Alex didn't start there. His passion for brewing can be seen as early as sophomore year when he started making beer with at-home brew kits and spent his summers at Bridgeport Brewing Company. Through working at Bridgeport, Alex learned how biology and chemistry were applied to the elements of brewing. After graduating from the University of Oregon, Alex worked at Pyramid Brewing Company in Seattle until he realized he wanted to get into whiskey and distilling. When it comes to whiskey, Edinburgh, Scotland, is the only place to go. So, Alex saved up his pennies, sold his truck, and enrolled in Heriot-Watt University in their Masters of Brewing and Distilling program, where he felt like he belonged. After a brief stint in Singapore to open a brew pub and rediscover where he was born, Alex moved back to Ireland in 2008 to bring new ideas to whiskey. For 20 years, Teeling had struggled to compete against large distilleries such as Jameson but thanks to Alex's dedication to bringing new and innovative flavors to whiskey, Teeling is now the World's Most Awarded Irish Whiskey. Teeling continues to raise the bar and boasts over 200 International Whiskey Awards. Alex Chasko is being interviewed by Mike Aronson, Associate Professor of Cinema Studies To connect with Alex, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-chasko-497a6823/ Teeling Whiskey: https://www.teelingwhiskey.com/us/en/ Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Leave us a voicemail through Anchor that we can play on the air: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Producer credits: Jaleh Wooten --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere/message
Describing himself as a “serial entrepreneur and investor” Eugene local Chad Barczak got his start in business at the age of 14 and never looked back, that is, until he decided it was time to take an “adult gap year” in his early 50s. Along the way he founded a massively successful snowboard company, earned a BS (’98) and MBA (’99) from the UO Lundquist School of Business as a non-traditional student, and founded IDX – a leading national provider of real estate search applications. Chad served as CEO of this Eugene-based company for 18 years, managing over $1 trillion worth of active listings data from over 600 individual Multiple Listing Services (MLS) before a successful exit during the pandemic. Though upfront about some detours along the way – millions of dollars in pre-paid orders lost because of a legal mistake, flunking out of the UO (before going all in with his studies and earning straight As), and a questionable use of financial aid – to hear Chad tell it, his greatest failures have actually been his greatest successes. When he’s not snowboarding down a Chilean mountain or on the hunt for new entrepreneurs to mentor, Chad has a soft spot for the nostalgic video games of his youth: you might also know him as the co-founder and lead investor of Eugene’s immensely popular Level Up Arcade. Chad Barczak is being interviewed on the podcast by Lisa Calevi, Associate Director for Engagement. To connect with Chad, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barczak/ Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Leave us a voicemail through Anchor that we can play on the air: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu
While some of us spent the long days of the early pandemic cleaning out the refrigerator or adopting a puppy, others – like Dr. M Jackson – spent it searching for a hidden hoard of pirate gold in Alaska. The adventure, filmed in summer 2020 and chronicled in the hit 2022 Netflix series Pirate Gold of Adak Island, is but one of many far-flung locales that this UO grad has traveled in her exciting career in search of what the earth can reveal. Indeed – as a geographer, glaciologist, National Geographic Explorer, Fulbright Ambassador, TED Fellow, Peace Corps volunteer, and author – Dr. Jackson’s life has mostly been about seeing and doing things differently than many of her peers. Earning her doctorate from the UO in 2017, Dr. Jackson explored how climate change transformed people and glacier communities in Iceland. A staunch advocate of communicating science in ways that resonate outside of the Academy, Dr. Jackson worked for more than a decade in the Artic, chronicling climate change, communities, and glacial systems. Her sustained interrogation of “who gets to practice glacial science” still forms the backbone of her professional practice. Dr. Jackson is interviewed on the podcast by Dr. Hollie Smith, Associate Professor of Science and Environmental Communication and Associate Director for the UO Center for Science Communication Research. As two women who have reflected deeply about “what knowledges” are permitted in the scientific realm and how scientific discoveries are shared with the public, their captivating conversation will naturally connect with scientists and non-scientists alike. Dr. Jackson’s 2015 memoir, While Glaciers Slept: Being Human in a Time of Climate Change, knits together stories of climate change in both family and planet. Her 2019 book, The Secret Lives of Glaciers, examines the profound impacts of glacier change on the human and physical geography of Iceland. Her forthcoming (and first) novel, The Ice Sings Back, is set in the Pacific Northwest, where M – in between travels to ice around the world – makes her home with her husband and young son. Read Dr. M Jackson’s newest novel, The Ice Sings Back, available beginning in January 2023 https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-ice-sings-back-m-jackson/18660400 For more information on Dr. M Jackson, visit: https://www.drmjackson.com/ Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Leave us a voicemail through Anchor that we can play on the air: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu About the Podcast: The Duck Stops Here is brought to you by the Regional Engagement Team at the University of Oregon. We are specifically dedicated to building alumni networks in California. Produced and hosted by Michelle Joyce-Fyffe, the Director of Regional Engagement in University Development. Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today we are joined by John Pooley, an '82 graduate of the business school. John is a food production industry expert who recently became CEO of Stir Foods, a custom sauce manufacturer based in Orange County, California. As if he didn’t have enough on his dinner plate, John keeps busy through his board memberships in the following companies: Tropicale Foods, American Nuts, McClancy Foods & Flavors, and Stir Foods. He shares insight into how global trends are impacting food prices, what it takes to be a supplier for food giants like Starbucks and McDonald’s, and his first-generation college experience (hint: It involves marrying another Duck!). John Pooley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-pooley-249a805/ Stir Foods - https://www.stirfoods.com/ Tropicale Foods - https://www.tropicalefoods.com/ American Nuts - https://www.americannuts.com/ McClancy Foods & Flavors - http://mcclancy.com/ Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Leave us a voicemail through Anchor that we can play on the air: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu About the Podcast: The Duck Stops Here is brought to you by the Regional Engagement Team at the University of Oregon. We are specifically dedicated to building alumni networks in California. Produced and hosted by Michelle Joyce-Fyffe, the Director of Regional Engagement in University Development. Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today we are joined by Jen Bell, BA '94 (Journalism/Advertising). Jen is Partner and Strategy Director of Bell+Funk, a marketing and advertising agency in Eugene, Oregon. Jen began her advertising career in San Francisco. With renewed appreciation for the joys and opportunities of small-town life (Jen grew up in rural Oregon), she returned to her home state 15 years ago to build her successful firm and career. A brand and communications strategist, Jen shares insights about how advertising has changed, why she identifies with the Volkswagen brand, what Mad Men gets right, keys to the creative process, and an easy but often overlooked way more Oregonians can support arts/culture. She also offers great advice for new graduates hoping to break into the field. Jen’s being interviewed by Lisa Calevi, Associate Director of Engagement. Jen Bell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-bell-7318888/ Oregon Cultural Trust - https://culturaltrust.org/ Bell & Funk - https://bellandfunk.com/ Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Leave us a voicemail through Anchor that we can play on the air: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu About the Podcast: The Duck Stops Here is brought to you by the Regional Engagement Team at the University of Oregon. We are specifically dedicated to building alumni networks in California. Produced and hosted by Michelle Joyce-Fyffe, the Director of Regional Engagement in University Development. Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corey duBrowa is Google’s Vice President of Global Communication and Public Affairs. He’s here to talk to us about his incredible career path, what it’s like to be a top executive at one of the world’s most innovative and influential companies, and give us a glimpse into his weekly 1:1 meetings with Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Corey also talks about why he’s remained deeply involved with UO and what it’s been like to watch his son attend the University of Oregon as well. He’s being interviewed by a fellow School of Journalism and Communications grad, Katie Michael. She’s spent the last 10 years doing communications at T-Mobile and overseeing teams responsible for customer experience and social media care. We’d like to mention that this episode was recorded before UO’s President, Michael Schill, announced that he has accepted a new position as President at Northwestern University in his home town of Chicago. You can read his fond farewell to the UO community here: https://around.uoregon.edu/content/president-schill-bids-uo-community-fond-farewell Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Leave us a voicemail through Anchor that we can play on the air: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu About the Podcast: The Duck Stops Here is brought to you by the Regional Engagement Team at the University of Oregon. We are specifically dedicated to building alumni networks in California. Produced and hosted by Michelle Joyce-Fyffe, the Director of Regional Engagement in University Development. Music credits: "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This is a University of Oregon Women In Flight takeover for their Go Do Anything campaign celebrating Title IX’s 50th anniversary. Sports Illustrated voted Jackie Joyner-Kersee the Greatest Female Athlete of All-Time. Her lengthy athletic accomplishments are remarkable, but it’s her work in philanthropy, children's education, racial equality, and women’s rights that she’s most proud of today. Jackie is joined by fellow Track & Field star and UO Chief Civil Rights Officer and Title IX Coordinator, Nicole Commissiong, BA ‘97 (History, Magazine), JD ‘01. Their conversation is facilitated by Women In Flight intern Makenzie Fancher, MBA ‘23 (Sports Business). They discuss Jackie’s journey from growing up in Illinois to now having the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation there, the impact that Title IX has had in the world, and what she still has in store building her legacy. To learn more about Women In Flight and the Go Do Anything campaign, visit https://duckathleticfund.net/titleix/. Music credits: “EDM Detection Mode” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3687-edm-detection-mode License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license “Beauty Flow” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Tiffany Kimmel BA ‘09 (Electronic Media Production) took the story of a family trauma and turned it into an award winning stop-motion short film. She grew up in a tight-knit Christian homeschool community in rural Oregon before making her way to the UO. Today, she’s the owner of Nihil Delcarandum, a Los Angeles creative company and has done writing for brands such as Apple, YouTube, and FX. Tiffany is currently working on several interesting projects. One is an incomplete documentary that explores the battle between religious exemptions and civil liberties in a class-action lawsuit with over 40 plaintiffs against the U.S. Department of Education. Another project is Tiffany’s first self-directed stop-motion short film about her mother’s emergency appendectomy in 1963 at the age of 4, titled Everybody Goes to the Hospital. It is currently debuting at festivals across the world and winning awards. Links: Official website for the short. Note: all upcoming screenings and events will be announced on the website: everybodygoestothehospital.com Tiffany’s website: www.tiffanykimmel.com Instagram: @nihildeclarandum Interview with Tiffany, Paul Southwick, and Evangelical superstar Frank Schaeffer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emBhVZTeI2Y&t=1953s Their next event (updated date): Art is Life is Art: Awareness Hurts will be Friday, August 5th, 2022 in Highland Park, Los Angeles. Follow @nihildeclarandum and @bobbakermarionettes on Instagram for more info. McKenzie Stubbert’s upcoming album: https://curiousmusicia.bandcamp.com/album/waiting-room Dance film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdg_LXQ6gLg Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Leave us a voicemail through Anchor that we can play on the air: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu About the Podcast: The Duck Stops Here is brought to you by the Regional Engagement Team at the University of Oregon. We are specifically dedicated to building alumni networks in California. Produced and hosted by Michelle Joyce-Fyffe, the Director of Regional Engagement in University Development. Music credits: • "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Right now, millions of people across the country are currently awaiting The United States Supreme Court decision on the future of DACA. It took a senior year college application for Briselda Molina (BA Journalism ‘11) to learn that she was a Dreamer. Here at the UO, a “Dreamer” refers to Undocumented, DACA-mented, Tuition Equity, and students of mixed status families. Briselda shares how her undocumented status has shaped her life, including how she got to UO, graduated, then went to grad school as a DACA recipient and became a DACA professional. Today she serves as a career and academic advisor at the School of Journalism and Communication. She is joined by Lynn Stephen, Philip H. Knight Chair and Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and a member of the UO Dreamers Working Group. She shares her insight on the ways UO is promoting the safety, well-being and success of undocumented and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students, and how others can help. Would you like to help? Please consider giving to the Opportunity Through Excellence Scholarship, which provides scholarship support for students enrolled at the U of O, with a preference for students who self-identify as “undocumented,” as “Dreamers”, or as students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. Students are eligible if they are first-generation college students with financial need, and are ineligible to receive federal financial aid as determined by the UO Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. The Opportunity Through Excellence Scholarship provides significant awards for selected students—sometimes up to $9,000 a student. We have a growing endowment to support Opportunity through Excellence students, which builds sustainability to our annual fundraising efforts to support the scholarship. Thank you to all of our generous donors! Links Briselda’s website https://briseldam.wixsite.com/my-site How to give to the Opportunity Through Excellence Scholarship https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1540/foundation/2col.aspx?sid=1540&gid=1&pgid=408&bledit=1&dids=525 Keep in touch! Follow the team @uo_the_duck_stops_here on IG to stay up on the latest podcast and alumni news and events. Leave us a voicemail through Anchor that we can play on the air: https://anchor.fm/theduckstopshere. Shoot us an email at engagement@uoregon.edu About the Podcast: The Duck Stops Here is brought to you by the Regional Engagement Team at the University of Oregon. We are specifically dedicated to building alumni networks in California. Produced and hosted by Michelle Joyce-Fyffe, the Director of Regional Engagement in University Development. Music credits: • "Leaving Home" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
What's it like to coordinate thousands of journalists at one of the world's largest sporting events? Today's guest, Jeff Oliver BS '02 (public relations, political science) is about to find out! Jeff is the media experience manager for the July 2022 World Athletics Championships Oregon22, a biennial global sporting event bringing together the world’s most elite track and field athletes. This summer’s event, held on the University of Oregon campus, will be the first time the Championships are held in the United States. Over 2,000 athletes from nearly every country in the world will participate and a global viewing audience of one billion people is projected. With decades of experience working with sports journalists, Jeff shares his behind-the-scenes perspective in the run up to the World Athletics Championships, highlights recent changes in the way media cover sport, and offers advice for new graduates hoping to break into the field. Jeff gained early experience with Track & Field at the country’s oldest and most prestigious meet – the NIKE Prefontaine Classic – where he has served as press chief since 2002. He also maintains close ties to his alma mater, collaborating regularly with the UO School of Journalism and Communication Track Bureau, where student journalists cover some of the world’s most prestigious Track & Field competitions at Hayward Field for professional media outlets across the country. Jeff is being interviewed by Lisa Calevi, Associate Director of Engagement at the University of Oregon. Jeff Oliver - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverjeff/ World Athletics Championships Oregon22 - https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-championships/oregon22 SOJC Track Bureau - https://sojctrack.uoregon.edu/