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UO E-clips, Jan. 7
Top stories for January 7, 2009: More than 80 off-campus UO students return from break to find their rentals burglarized, reports the Associated Press; Salem's Statesman Journal reports on shrinking college; and the Associated Press spreads the news about the UO's withdrawal of recognition of the Theta Chi fraternity
Scores of UO students fall victim to burglars (Associated Press, appearing on KATU.com, in The Oregonian and in The Register-Guard): Thieves broke into scores of rentals near the University of Oregon during winter break, leaving cash-starved students in even worse financial shape. As students return to class, many are struggling to recover. Most don't have renter's insurance; few have the money to replace stolen laptops and other items. The Eugene Police Department said there were more than 80 reported burglaries at student rentals during the three-week period. UO junior Maggie Long and her roommate arrived home to find drawers overturned, and missing MP3 players, DVD players, digital cameras and DVDs. "It was kind of a helpless feeling," she said.
Willamette endowment shrinks; Corban's stays flat (Statesman Journal): Several area colleges' endowment funds are shrinking as the economic recession continues. An endowment is created when school officials invest donated dollars into stocks, bonds, real estate, certificates of deposit and money market accounts. Earnings on investments provide a steady income, which may be used to pay for scholarships, programs, operations costs and other expenses. Six area colleges -- Willamette University, Western Oregon University, Chemeketa Community College, University of Oregon, Oregon State University and Linfield College -- have seen their endowments decline in recent months. Corban College's is flat.
UO pulls recognition of fraternity (Associated Press, appearing on KTVZ.com, with similar article in the Register-Guard): The University of Oregon says it has withdrawn recognition of the Theta Chi fraternity, forcing about 30 members to move out over the weekend. Greek leadership adviser Amy Long cited excessive breaking of conduct rules, most involving alcohol. A UO spokeswoman says the fraternity was on an extended probation period. Theta Chi has a long relationship with the university, and Long says it will try to work with alumni to restore recognition.