Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Good morning, Eugene.
🚨 Crime
Crossfire World Outreach Ministries in Springfield is restoring its Flags of Fellowship memorial after vandals removed Israeli flags early on Oct.
7 + police have filed a report and are preserving surveillance footage for investigation.
🎓 Education
Eugene 4J School District is moving forward with plans to rename César Chávez Elementary after community concerns emerged from a March report on allegations against its namesake.
A nomination form (open until Oct. 23) is available on the district website, and a new name will be chosen in early February.
On Sept. 23, UO announced $1 billion donation from Phil and Penny Knight to fund a new engineering college at Knight Campus on Franklin Boulevard (new site).
The donation does not cover a $65 million deficit, and faculty worry about job security as changes are set for later this month.
Eugene Weekly presents its Back to Campus issue to help new and returning college students understand food, housing, and budget security, easing the transition into higher education.
The guide offers practical options and updates (details in the publication).
🏥 Health
On Sept. 20, members of Oregon Parkinson’s Warriors climbed an Oregon white oak in Eugene at a tree climbing event hosted by Canopy Connections Tree Climbing in partnership with River House.
A certified ISA arborist inspected the trees and equipment was adjusted for safety, letting the group challenge their limits.
Oregon Surgical Wellness welcomes board-certified breast surgical oncologist Sara B.
Cartwright, DO to its multidisciplinary team to expand breast cancer care in the southern Willamette Valley, with appointments available at 3783 International Court, Suite 200, Springfield + referrals accepted by fax.
🏈 Sports
Ducks men's basketball coach Dana Altman announced his retirement on Wednesday, Oct.
7, leaving the team to plan for the next season — local fans are already wondering how the program will move forward.
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