UNIVERSITY OF OREGON IN PORTLAND FACT SHEET
Key dates
• 1884: UO’s flagship program begins in Portland with the School of Law.
• 1887: UO medical school begins.
• 1914: UO School of Commerce and Industrial Survey joins the other programs.
• 1987: UO Portland Center opens its doors in the Willamette Block Building, located at 722 SW Second Avenue.
• 2006: University of Oregon agrees to lease space in the White Stag Block to expand academic programs and community offerings.
• 2008: The University of Oregon marks the grand opening of the facility, offering degree programs, hands-on opportunities in fields such as business, architecture, journalism, and product design, study-abroad opportunities, and community education opportunities.
White Stag Block renovation details
• In fall 2006, the University of Oregon signed a lease with White Stag Block, LLC, managed by Venerable Group, Inc., for 18 years with an option to purchase the property in the eighth year.
• The building is located at 70 NW Couch, Portland, OR 97209.
• The facility merges three buildings into one complex: the historic White Stag and Hirsch-Weiss Building, the ground floor of the Skidmore Block Building and half of the ground floor of the Bickel Block Building, also located on the White Stag Block.
• The facility is LEED Gold certified from the U.S. Green Building Council.
• The UO occupies approximately 103,000 square feet with room for expansion.
• Additional building tenants include United Fund Advisors.
UO programs and resources
• Select academic programs from the following Eugene-based Schools and Colleges include:
School of Journalism and Communication including the George S. Turnbull Portland Center
School of Architecture and Allied Arts
School of Law
Charles L. Lundquist College of Business
Continuing Education
AHA International
Applied Information Management Master's Degree program
Note: Oregon Executive M.B.A. will remain at its current location at 200 SW Market
• Academic Support
Career Center
Library and Learning Commons
• Research and Services
Labor Education and Research Center
Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory
• Other offerings
Ability to host public events such as lectures, exhibits, etc.
Six classrooms
Event space for up to 200 people
Shared computer laboratory
University of Oregon Duck Store, which features a café
Administrative offices for up to 100 employees
AHA International office, a study abroad program that operates under the auspices of the UO
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