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A Year of Memories A look at the most memorable events of 2001-02 academic year SEPTEMBER Federal Emergency Management Agency SEPTEMBER 11 Everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing when two hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center, a third smashed into the Pentagon and a fourth crashed in Pennsylvania. Like the bombing of Pearl Harbor or the Kennedy assassination, the events of Sept. 11 dramatically changed many people’s lives and will stand out as a key moment in history, particularly for younger generations. SEPTEMBER 26 The nearly 18-month saga between the University and Nike CEO Phil Knight came to an end when Knight decided he would continue to help fund the expansion of Autzen Stadium. NOVEMBER JANUARY I DECEMBER Jonathan House Emerald DECEMBER 2 Demolition crews began work on the Autzen Stadium expansion project. The Athletic Department, with help from state bonds and private donations, is funding the $89.7 million project, which will increase seating capacity from 41,698 to about 53,800. It is slated for completion in spring 2003. JANUARY 1 The Oregon football team rose to national prominence with its Fiesta Bowl win over Colorado, ending the season with a No. 2 ranking forthefirst time in school history. lonn Stoops fc MARCH 4 The state Legislature passed a bill permitting liquor stores to operate on Sundays. Lawmakers hoped the law would generate about $3 million in tax revenue, but many store owners said their businesses would remain closed on Sundays. MARCH The men’s basketball team shocked the Pacific-10 Conference by winning the conference title and earning the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They won three games in the tournament before losing to top-seeded Kansas. Thomas Patterson Emerald MARCH The women’s basketball team didn’t make it to the NCAA Champion ships, but made the most of their NIT berth by winning five games and the WNIT title. MARCH JANUARY 11 Saferide directors devised a pi^n for a* transportation service, called Night Ride, for groups of * students who may feel unsafe on campus but who are either uncomfortable using Saferide or are not allowed to use the service, such as gay men, men of color and transgender individuals. The new service is scheduled to begin sometime this summer. JANUARY-MARCH Safety on campus became a bigger issue than ever after a series of attempted assaults and an attempted armed robbery. Campus response included rallies and the formation of the Yellow Jackets, a volunteer group that patrols campus, acting as eyes and ears for the Department of Public Safety. APRIL 5 Police arrested a University student for allegedly stealing almost $3,000 worth of women’s clothing and personal belongings from three rooms in the H.P. Barnhart residence hall. The issue highlighted the issue of residence hall security and the need for residents to lock their doors. APRIL 26 A construction crew began demolishing the remainder of Gilbert Hall's Commonwealth Bridge as part of a $40 million project to remodel and build a four-story addition to the business school. Onlookers gathered each day to watch crew members tear down about 6,000 tons of concrete, steel and brick. The Lillis Business Complex will be completed for the 2003-04 school year and will add 600 classroom seats and numerous media resources. APRIL MAY 17 Saying that voluntary standards were being “flaunted,” University President Dave Frohnmayer approved new standards requiring all greek chapters to have alcohol-free housing by December in order to remain affiliated with the school. The move caused considerable controversy over whether the ban would stop existing problems or cause new ones. MAY 20 The Oregon University System announced Richard Jarvis would take over for Joe Cox in July as the most powerful higher education official in the state. Jarvis is currently chancellor of the United States Open University, an online university system. NOVEMBER 15 In one of the more startling events of fall term, HazMat responded - to a call on campus after a University science professor reported receiving a package containing a suspicious ‘granular’ substance. The package was later determined to be harmless. FEBRUARY 1 The ASUO Programs Finance Committee, which handled more than $4 million in student incidental fees this year, faced a $536,000 accounting error made during fall term. The error forced the PFC to recall and cut a number of student groups' budgets already approved for next year. Thomas Patterson Emerald FEBRUARY 7 Inclement weather swept over the Eugene/ Springfield area, as 70 mph winds uprooted and shattered trees and downed power lines. The storm left about 18,000 people without power and littered the area with debris. FEBRUARY 25 Concerns about safety on campus rose after three incidents in which a man was seen masturbating in front of female students’ residence hall windows. University officials believed the same person was responsible for all three incidents. FEBRUARY 515 High St Eugene 97401 541-485-4224 MON-SAT KH& SUN 12-5 make muK mopping A UNIQUE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE ’>K-aOTHIN<; INSTRUMENTS'*!* a LOCALLY OWNED we support FAIR TRADE 011907 • Media Services is taping Commencement in Mac Court on June 15. • Call (541) 346-3048 to order your own copy! • The cost is $26.50 (includes shipping). • To mail a check/money order, please send to Commencement Video, Knight Library Media Services, 1299 University of Oregon, Eugene Or 97403. Make check payable to Knight Library Media Services. • For credit card orders and additional information, call the number above. • Orders taken outside Mac Court on Commencement Day-.Look for our table! • Commencement will also be shown LIVE on Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) stations statewide. In addition, the ceremony will be video streamed onto a live web cast. Access will be through the UO Home Page (www.uoregon.edu)!! Architecture Historic Preservation Interior Architecture Art History Art Landscape Architecture Arts & Administration Planning, Public Policy and Management Open at 8-.00 a.m. Commencement Day Saturday, June 15 Main campus at corner ol 13th & Kincaid vak stare ram
