Robin Holmes' Blog
Taking applications for the new Student Advisory Board
05/20/13 •
The Division of Student Affairs is forming a student advisory board. We’re looking for approximately 15 students (from freshmen to graduate students) to serve as ambassadors to the Division and provide another direct link between Student Affairs leadership and the student population. Below you’ll find more information about the Board and how to apply. [...]
Read MoreUO Honors and Awards
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Congratulations to all of the amazing students who were honored today at our honors and awards ceremony!
Read MoreUO TeachOUT
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5/16/2013 The College of Education has been hosting UO TeachOUT for several years now. It is a wonderfully inspiring, challenging, inspirational, informative conference attended by 4j teachers and administrators, UO staff and faculty, Lane Community College staff and faculty, and Eugene/Springfield community members. I enjoyed participating on a panel to discuss how higher education and [...]
Read MoreLast meeting with 2012-13 ASUO Executive
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5/17/2013 What a year for ASUO executive Laura Hinman and Nick McCain. Ushered in with enthusiasm and high expectation, this leadership duo accomplished a lot in their ear in office. Successfully ushering in two student referendums to renovate two major campus buildings: the Student Recreation Center and the Erb Memorial Union; increasing the overall student [...]
Read MoreStudent Affairs New Employee Orientation
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5/7/2013 We welcomed dozens of new employees to the Division of Student Affairs today. This is the 4th year that we have held this organization that gibes us a great opportunity to introduce our new employees to the core vales, core purpose and strong focus on multicultural organizational development. Looks like a great group of [...]
Read MoreBlack Women of Achievement/Black Student Union Higher Learning Round Table
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4/17/2013 Tonight I had the distinct pleasure of participating on a panel regarding higher education and achievement. BWA/BSU really wanted us to focus on tips and competencies for young African-American students in their pursuit of graduate school and employment. A very engaged and inquisitive audience—our future looks bright.
Read MoreRibbon Cutting, UO Veteran’s Center, Erb Memorial Union
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I was at the grand opening of the UO student Veteran’s Center on April 20th —the first of its kind on the University of Oregon campus. Students, staff and others have been wiorking tirelessly to make this new Center a reality. The Center will serve as a hub for support, egnagement, social pporunities and acadmeic [...]
Read MoreUO Day of Service
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UO Day of Service – Community Engagement, Student Affairs Holden Center On April 13th, dozens and dozens of students took to the community to pant new plants and trees, clean up parks and refresh and beautify the various communities in which they live. I had the great opportunity to address the various student crews and [...]
Read MoreStudent Affairs Town Hall Meetings
02/06/13 •
For all the Student Affairs Staff and Faculty who were able to make it to one of our town hall meetings (Jan. 31 or Feb. 4) to provide input on the strategic plan — THANK YOU! It was wonderful to see so many people participating and hear the many great ideas that were discussed. Thank [...]
Read MoreMinority Women in Senior Leadership Positions—Research Participant
12/04/12 •
Today I participated with 5 of my colleagues at various institutions across the country on a research project looking at women in senior leadership positions. Vernell Bennett, a doctoral candidate at University of Kentucky, interviewed us on various aspects of our careers including our academic backgrounds, preparation, and desire for senior leadership in higher education. [...]
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