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オレゴン大学日本同窓会
NEWSLETTER （#２６６）
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
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【大切なお知らせ】
これまでUOAAJのホームページやメーリングリストを管理していた企業が、突然廃業しました。そのため、H.P.等の担当者を中心に現在ホームページとメーリングリストの修復作業中です。
このNewsletterが届いていないというDucksがお知り合いにいらっしゃいましたら、次のメルアドにお知らせいただけるようにお伝えください。
kcc_tatsujp@yahoo.co.jp
お手数、ご面倒おかけしますが、なにとぞご協力のほどお願いします。
なお、今回は上記の都合でFacebookにアップするため、新情報以外は省略した縮小版になりますこと、ご理解ください。
Go, Ducks!
（Newsletter担当 秋田）
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This is the time
to support the people
who are facing difficulties
because of the wildfire in the L.A. area,
because of the earthquake and flood in Noto,
because of the wars in the world
世界で苦しむ皆様…
L.A.地域での山火事で…
能登の大地震と豪雨で…
世界中の紛争で…
Ducks are always with YOU!
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１【情報】SHOUT
２【情報】OREGON NEWS
３【情報】NCAA the Latest Rankings
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１【情報】SHOUT
Raphe Beck // EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dry your tears, football fans. We had an amazing ride this year, and I’m beyond grateful to our student-athletes and coaches who made 2024 such a magical season for us fans. The next game kicks off in exactly 200 days!
The university could use a few minutes of your time. You can help the UO receive a prestigious economic prosperity designation by completing an online survey by February 21. The UO wants to hear from alumni about your views of the university’s role in the community and in furthering economic engagement. Not to brag, but I finished it in about five minutes. Go Ducks!
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Kylie Williams Becomes Knight Campus’ First Bioengineering PhD Graduate
Kylie Williams, an Oregon native with a pioneering spirit, began her scientific journey studying Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology as an undergraduate before becoming a member of the inaugural cohort of Knight Campus Bioengineering PhD students. Throughout her time at the Knight Campus she emerged as a leader— appearing in one of the first TV interviews to introduce the Knight Campus to the public, serving as its inaugural Chris Lee Innovation Fellow, and collaborating with the Lundquist College of Business to create STEM-focused business course. In 2024, Williams defended her thesis on improving recovery outcomes after serious bone injuries, developing implantable sensors to optimize exercise regimens during healing. Now at Penderia Technologies Inc., a Knight Campus spinout, she is advancing this technology for clinical use. Her advisor, Bob Guldberg, describes her as “fearless”—a fitting accolade for the first graduate of the Knight Campus Bioengineering PhD program and the first University of Oregon student to earn a degree in engineering.
We asked Kylie about her about her time in the program, and her next steps.
(for more info., refer to the URL below)
https://knightcampus.uoregon.edu/kylie-williams-becomes-knight-campus-first-bioengineering-phd-graduate?utm_source=uoaa&utm_medium=shout&utm_campaign=feb_25
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Creating housing solutions through sustainable mass timber
Increasing access to sustainable, affordable housing is a pressing issue for Oregonians across the state. It’s a challenge that alumnus Mark Fretz has dedicated his career to addressing, bringing a unique, interdisciplinary perspective as both an architect and former health care provider.
Fretz, MArch ’13 (architecture), moved to Oregon from Kansas City as a lieutenant officer with the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. He and his family fell in love with the state, living in both Central Oregon and the Willamette Valley. When he decided to transition from public health to architecture, the University of Oregon was an obvious choice.
(for more info., refer to the URL below)
https://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/interior.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=13690&cid=36904&ecid=36904
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Oregon alumnus turns German degree into a winemaking career in Austria
When Owen McNally, BA ’23, arrived at the University of Oregon, he never imagined that his journey would lead him to a career in winemaking—let alone in Austria.
Originally an architecture major, he decided to change his major to German after a class sparked his interest. A year-long exchange program in Tübingen, Germany deepened his passion for language and culture. After graduating, he gained hands-on experience at a winery in the Willamette Valley before moving to Austria’s Wachau Valley. Today he works as an assistant winemaker for a company called Tegernseerhof.
There, he is involved in nearly every aspect of the business—from planting new stalks, to crushing grapes, bottling and labeling wine, selling it, and more.
(for more info., refer to the URL below)
https://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/tabs.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=13709&cid=37003&ecid=37003
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Nielsen Breaks School Record in the Mile
EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon junior Wilma Nielsen broke the school record in the mile Saturday at the Dr. Sander Scorcher in New York. Nielsen ran a blistering time of 4:25.89 for a runner-up showing in the elite section of the event, and with the effort, also moved to No. 3 on the all-time collegiate list.
Katelyn Tuohy, now running professionally for adidas, won in 4:25.54. The Dr. Sander Scorcher was contested at The Armory.
“It started kind of fast and I went up to the front,” Nielsen said in a post-race interview. “When the pacer stepped out, I was like ‘I know Katelyn Tuohy is really good.’ I wanted to hang on for as long as I could and I really did. I almost got her so I’m really happy about that time.”
(for more info., refer to the URL below)
https://goducks.com/news/2025/1/25/track-and-field-nielsen-breaks-school-record-in-the-mile?utm_source=uoaa&utm_medium=shout&utm_campaign=feb_25
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Lanning Wins 2025 Stallings Award
By: Nate Krueger
DALLAS – Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning was announced on Wednesday as the winner of the 2025 Stallings Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, character and achievement in college football.
In its 14th year, the Stallings Award is named after former college football coach Gene Stallings and celebrates the values he exemplified throughout his coaching career – leadership and compassion. Proceeds from the award go to The Ashford Rise School of Dallas as a tribute to Stallings’ late son, Johnny, who was born with Down syndrome. The Ashford Rise School provides the highest quality early education services to children with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Lanning becomes the first Oregon head coach to win the Stallings Award, after leading the Ducks to the Big Ten championship in their inaugural year in the conference. Lanning and the Ducks achieved the first 13-0 start in program history, earning the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff and a berth in the Rose Bowl.
In three seasons as Oregon’s head coach, Lanning has led the Ducks to three straight double-digit win seasons with wins in the Holiday Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl. Lanning is 35-6 in three seasons as head coach, ranking third among active head coaches in both wins and winning percentage during that time.
Lanning will receive the 2025 Stallings Award on May 6, 2025, in Dallas.
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Find Your Perfect Journey
Search our wide range of trips to find what’s right for you. Land tours let you delve deep into the customs of a single region; ocean cruises give travelers the best of both worlds—land and sea; and river cruises offer the convenience of docking near city centers those larger vessels can’t reach. However, you do it, it’s time to travel the world.
(for more info., refer to the URL below)
https://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/tabs.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=9262
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Duck Alumni Recruitment Team (DART) seeks volunteers to shape the future of incoming UO students
Since 2012, the Duck Alumni Recruitment Team (DART) has been offering University of Oregon alumni a meaningful way to give back by engaging with prospective students. Through college fairs, receptions, and one-on-one interactions, DART volunteers help provide a personal touch to the college admissions process, offering insights into what makes the UO community unique.
The program is led by Olivia Manwarren, BA ’14 (family and human services), who is based in Texas as a regional admissions counselor. She’s passionate about the impact alumni have on the recruitment process and values the opportunity to work closely with volunteers.
“Taking over the DART program has been a rewarding experience,” Manwarren said. “I grew up in Eugene, so I have a deep love for the UO and Eugene community. I love working with our alumni because they add so much value to our events.”
DART volunteers are particularly needed during key recruiting seasons in the fall and spring. Volunteers engage with high school students at college fairs, host receptions for admitted students, and facilitate one-on-one connections between prospective students and alumni. Their stories help students see the value of attending the UO and ease the stresses of the admissions process.
Andrea Flores, BA ’97 (political science), from the Bay Area, joined the DART program because of her transformational time at the University of Oregon and her commitment to access in education. It was during her time as a student that Flores became involved in college access and mentorship programming for middle and high school students of color. Two decades later, she continues to create pathways for future generations to succeed, both as the parent of a current student and as a DART volunteer.
(for more info., refer to the URL below)
https://www.uoalumni.com/s/1540/21/tabs.aspx?sid=1540&gid=3&pgid=13708&cid=37002&ecid=37002
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Advancing the UO’s Mission
The University of Oregon provides Oregonians and their peers from around the world access to an excellent education. We challenge our students to question critically, think logically, communicate clearly, act creatively, and live ethically. We serve the people of Oregon, our nation, and the world through research, teaching, and outreach that benefits humanity, drives innovation, strengthens the economy, and transforms lives.
Without engagement from alumni and advocates like you, the UO would simply not be successful. When you talk to lawmakers, attend events, and keep up to date with our work at the state and federal levels, we all thrive.
(for more info., refer to the URL below)
https://www.uoadvocates.com/?utm_source=uoaa&utm_medium=shout&utm_campaign=feb_25
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２【情報】OREGON NEWS
Sibling scientists and their dog hunt for Oregon’s hidden truffle biodiversity
A wagging tail is the universal sign of one happy dog, especially for rusty golden retriever Rye. It’s his “tell-tail” signal he’s found buried treasure.
But this treasure is no pirate’s booty. Instead, it’s a prized fungus.
In an oak savannah just outside Eugene, Rye picked up on a scent and was digging through a frosted pile of dead leaves and grass. His feather duster of a tail is his own proximity detector, swishing faster the more confident he is. But after clearing a couple of inches of dirt, he looked up at Heather Dawson with a plea. Heather, Rye’s handler, knelt and coaxed him to keep trying. This bounty was unusually deep underground.
(for more info., refer to the URL below)
https://news.uoregon.edu/sibling-scientists-and-their-dog-hunt-for-oregons-hidden-truffle-biodiversity?utm_source=oregonnews-02-10-25
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Solutions journalism can spur climate action, UO study finds
News stories that highlight potential solutions alongside the harsh realities of climate change can spur people to action — as long as the stories empower readers to see their own role in the solution, a new study by University of Oregon researchers has found.
Solutions journalism is an approach to reporting that not only explains a problem but also emphasizes ways to solve it, while still adhering to core journalism values. For example, a solutions story on the harm from climate change might also highlight a new kind of electric vehicle or the work of a climate activism group as possible ways to mitigate some of the damage.
(for more info., refer to the URL below)
https://news.uoregon.edu/solutions-journalism-can-spur-climate-action-uo-study-finds?utm_source=oregonnews-02-10-25
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３【情報】NCAA the Latest Rankings
Softball
Ranking: 20th
On: FEB. 09
URL for more:
https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/softball/d1/espncom/usa-softball
Women’s Frack & Field (Indoor)
Ranking: 3rd
On: FEB. 11
URL for more:
https://www.ustfccca.org/2025/02/featured-ncaa-division-1/2025-ncaa-di-womens-indoor-track-field-rating-index-checkpoint-3
Baseball
Ranking: 12th
On: JAN. 13
URL for more:
https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/d1baseballcom-top-25
Women’s Golf
Ranking: 5th
On: FEB. 05
URL for more:
https://scoreboard.clippd.com/rankings?gender=Women
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４【編集後記／雑感】
UOといえば、かつてのマスコットがディズニーキャラクター“Donald Duck”ですね。このNewsletter2023年４月号の【編集後記/雑感】で、東京ディズニーランド開園40周年を記念し、なぜ“Donald Duck”がUOのマスコットになったのかをご紹介しました。
ディズニーランドといえば、今年2025年、現在世界中でウォルト・ディズニー社が運営するディズニーパークのうち、最初に建設された米国カリフォルニア州アナハイムにある「Disneyland」が開園して70周年を迎えました。実は、私が初めて行ったディズニーランドは、東京でなく、アナハイムのDisneylandでした。仕事で。
この「Disneyland」構想の発端は、Walt Disney氏が娘のDianeとSharonをロサンゼルスのグリフィス公園（Griffith Park）に連れて行き、メーリーゴランドに乗っている愛娘たちを眺めていたときでした。大人と子どもが一緒にもっと楽しめる場所があると良いと考えたのです。そのときすでに「Walt Disney Studios（1940年2月開設）」というディズニー作品制作スタジオを、見学をすることができていたのですが、その本格的な業務スタジオでは、お客さんに十分に楽しんでいただけないとDisney氏は感じていました。
その後、構想実現の資金繰りのため、米国ABC放送局で「Disneyland」というテレビ番組の放送を始めました。用地は、1950年代にオレンジ畑とクルミ畑が広がっていたアナハイムの土地160エーカー（730,000m2）をディズニー社が用地として取得しました。そこを選んだ主な理由は、年間を通して晴天が多いことや、現在のInterstate Highway ５号線（当時U.S. Route 101）の建設予定がされていたことから、以降の発展が見込まれたからとされています。そして、1954年7月16日、ついに経費1,700万ドル（今日なら約1億5,300万ドル：約242億円）をかけて工事に着手しました。
１年後、1955年7月17日（日：友引）、ABC局で全国にテレビ中継もされて「Disneyland」が開園しました。実はこの開園に際して、いくつもトラブルがあったようです。例えば、気温38℃にもなる暑さのなか、配管工たちのストライキが影響し、水飲み場とトイレのどちらに水を流すかの選択を迫られ、Disney氏はトイレを選択しました。そのとき清涼飲料のペプシがスポンサーであったため、ペプシの商品を売るための策略であったとの邪推が報道されてしまいました。ちなみに、東京ディズニーランドが開園した1983年4月15日当日は雨天でした。「ディズニーランド（Disneyland）」の開園は、天候に影響を受ける運命なのでしょうか。
なにはともあれ、これからもこの夢の国が発展し続けて欲しいですね。できれば、安価で…。
Go, DUCKS!
Once a DUCK, Always a DUCK!
（担当 秋田）
Once a Duck, Always a Duck