Investors’ Report 2012–13 It was a very good year. For the UO, the 2012–13 fiscal year meant a new president, another record-breaking freshman class, and some impressive accomplishments. Your support made it all possible.

Ducks excelled in 2012–13—both on and off the field. Our victory at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl marked our fourth consecutive BCS bowl game. And we reached the NCAA “Sweet Sixteen” for the first time since 2007.

Women’s track and field won a fourth consecutive indoor championship. Our women’s cross-country team won the national championship for the first time in twenty-five years and our volleyball team played in the Thanks to generous national championship. donors and loyal friends, Our 2012 incoming freshman class was the largest, most diverse, and most You Make It All Possible academically prepared to date. To help continue the trend, the university it was an A+ year for announced two remarkable new scholarships, the Apex and the Summit.

the University of . The Dalai Lama visited campus. Our chamber choir visited Ireland—and brought back a trophy from one of Europe’s most prestigious choral events.

We celebrated the grand opening of the Lewis Integrative Science Building, the Global Scholars Hall, a newly renovated Allen Hall, and the Student Veterans Center.

Our excellent faculty was recognized with another Guggenheim Fellowship and an appointment to the National Science Board. We also received a $10.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for our center for systems biology.

The UO was ranked eighth in the nation for Peace Corps volunteers, among the top 8 percent of national universities by U.S. News and World Report, and one of the nation’s best research universities by Forbes.

These are just some of Oregon’s achievements for 2012–13—the list goes on. But we didn’t accomplish it all on our own. You contributed more than $200 million in private gifts during the fiscal year, topping the annual $100 million benchmark for the sixth time in a row.

We can also celebrate the second time in UO history that private gifts exceeded $200 million for the year. Thank you for making it all possible. Inspiring Students

UO sophomore Hayley Pratt-Stibich hopes one day making that quantum leap soon, considering how much UO physicists are to conduct research at the world’s biggest and most powerful particle involved with ATLAS and the search for the elusive Higgs boson particle. accelerator. The way things are going, her wish just might come true. Hayley spent her summer working in a lab run by Stephanie Majewski, While she was in high school, the physics major participated in the UO’s an assistant professor specializing in experimental particle physics. Summer Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL) program, a camp that shows Hayley helped write a program to gather data from the Large Hadron Scholarships help the low-income students what college life is like. Collider. Next stop, Switzerland! “SAIL made it more reasonable that I could be in college and go to the

University of Oregon UO,” she said. “It was just so fun to actually meet the professors.” recruit the best and Now she’s conducting physics research with one of them.

brightest. A PathwayOregon student, Hayley received the Gates Millennium Scholarship for talented, low-income minority students. The Gates scholarship covers tuition, housing, and living expenses for up to ten years. After earning her bachelor’s degree, Hayley plans to continue My education is my future. It’s an pursuing her passion at the graduate level. ‘‘ “I love physics because it’s a way to understand the basics of everything,” investment in who I want to be. she said. “The way we see how light reflects off of things. Down to the very tiniest particles of being! —Hayley Pratt-Stibich “My dream job would be working at the Large Hadron Collider in ‘‘ UO sophomore, Switzerland, working with the ATLAS project,” she said. She could be PathwayOregon student,

and Gates Millennium Scholar

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For veterans, the transition from military service to student life can costs and programs. Lease Crutcher Lewis provided in-kind construction be daunting. The new Student Veterans Center in the EMU is helping to services valued at more than $20,000. Office World donated nearly all of bridge that adjustment gap. the furnishings.

“It’s much easier for someone to go from high school to college than to go The center is just one way the UO supports student veterans. For example, from high school to the military for four years and then to college,” said we are one of sixteen universities nationwide to formally partner with the A gift from Navy veteran Jonathan Brunton ’13. “Veterans feel very comfortable with Pat Tillman Foundation, a national organization that provides resources other vets because they know someone’s not going to judge them by the and educational scholarship support to veterans, active service members,

the late Jean and stories they have.” and their spouses. Alan Pedersen The center is a one-stop shop for veterans and active duty service

helped create the members and their families. It’s a place where student vets can EMU’s new Student meet and socialize, eat lunch, do homework, and access services to All these people and businesses played Veterans Center. ‘‘ help them successfully navigate campus life. It also serves as a part in helping the student veterans headquarters for the Veterans and of the UO get a space we now can call Family Student Association. A gift from the late Jean and Alan ‘‘our very own. Pedersen, both members of the —Jonathan Brunton ’13 class of ’43, helped with startup U.S. Navy veteran, Veterans and

Family Student Association codirect or 4 Better Than a Gold Watch

Two UO deans served as leaders during times of change, initiated Though he plans to step down as dean, Gleason will continue working at Donors and volunteers historic building renovations, and forever transformed the university. the university. What’s an appropriate gift? A named room, of course! celebrated the legacies of Robert Donald Clark Honors College supporters surprised their outgoing Advisory board members and other donors chipped in to surprise dean with a new addition to —the David A. Frank Thesis two remarkable deans Tim Gleason, Edwin L. Artzt Dean of the School of Journalism and Defense Room. Communication, naming a classroom after him in the newly transformed Frank served as director of the honors college and became its first dean in with rooms named Allen Hall. A member of the faculty since 1987 and dean since 1997,

2008. He led the transition of the honors college from a program to its own Gleason led the school through tremendous changes in the industries

in their honor. college, greatly enhancing its faculty, student body, and reputation. Frank it serves. will continue serving the university as a faculty member.

Tim Gleason united the diverse disciplines at the School of Journalism As the first dean of the Robert D. Clark Honors College, David Frank and Communication to move the whole school forward. He’s fair. He ‘‘ provided the leadership and vision to transform the CHC into a true ‘‘ challenges you. And you respect him so much you want to follow him. residential liberal arts college, providing students with an opportunity to pursue academic excellence in a collegial and supportive environment. He’s also all about innovation, which has been exactly what the school needed. Nothing is a better example of this than the transformation of It is appropriate that future generations of honors college graduates Allen Hall. At his heart, Tim’s still a professor. The reason he got into will be reminded of these accomplishments when it is their time to ‘‘this is because of education, so it’s fitting that we named a classroom ‘‘showcase their academic achievements in the David A. Frank Thesis after him. Defense Room. —Steve ’Leary ’69 —Jim Shephard ’80

Journalism Advancement Council chair of the Robert D. Clark Honors College Advisory Council

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This summer, the Oregon Bach Festival marked a historic transition The Moores served on the festival’s board and as cochairs of its endowment in leadership with a concert featuring Helmuth Rilling—literally and initiative. Their leadership gifts laid the foundation for the Saltzman Pepsi of Eugene, symbolically—passing the baton to his successor Matthew Halls. Endowment, which provided the financial stability that has led to the festival’s success. The Moores have been emissaries for the festival within Rilling kicked off the evening performance. Then Halls conducted his Bigfoot Beverages the business community, volunteered their time, and extended hospitality scheduled works, followed by a surprise premiere performance of Alleluia to artists. sponsored an Oregon by Scottish composer James MacMillan, written in Rilling’s honor. Today, Mary Ann continues this legacy as a dedicated volunteer and Halls, thirty-seven years old and Oxford-educated, first established his

Bach Festival concert supporter. And so does corporate patron Bigfoot Beverages, with her son, reputation in early music. In recent years, he has gained acclaim as a guest Andy, now serving as copresident. marking the festival’s conductor with major orchestras in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. With the blessing of Rilling—and the Oregon Bach Festival family—Halls promises

first and only change to take the festival to new heights while holding fast to its roots.

in artistic directors In a performance rich with symbolism, it was also fitting that the evening’s corporate sponsor was Pepsi of Eugene, Bigfoot Beverages—a long-time This was a momentous season in many ways. We in its forty-four ‘‘ supporter. The late Peter Moore ’64, MBA ’66, was the first president of the could see, in both literal and symbolic fashion, the summer seasons. business (then Willamette Beverage Company). Peter and his wife, Mary Ann ’66, have been dear friends, generous donors, and loyal advocates of successful transition of leadership to a new era with the festival over the years. Matthew Halls. And we were all able to celebrate ‘‘what Helmuth Rilling has brought to our festival and this community.

—John Evans 10 Oregon Bach Festival president and executive direct or Generous Donor, Loyal Friend

Janice and Larry Bruton ’67 have given generously to the School colleagues and an extraordinary proponent for our students and alumni. Larry Bruton ’67 of Architecture and Allied Arts (A&AA), supporting faculty development When I pick up the phone, he’s always there for me.” and research. Their recent $5 million deferred gift commitment will give Bruton earned his bachelor of architecture degree at the UO and went on serves the university as a major boost to the school’s faculty recruitment and retention. to become an international expert on the design of airports and a partner a professional mentor, Throughout the years, Larry Bruton has also contributed another precious at ZGF Architects, one of the nation’s leading firms. gift—his time. tireless advocate, and Bruton is a mentor, leader, and adjunct faculty member. He served on “Larry Bruton has done so much for our school and the entire university,” A&AA’s board of visitors, helped countless students and alumni, and

dynamic teacher. says A&AA Dean Frances Bronet. “He’s been a great mentor for me and my participated in the search committee that hired the current head of architecture.

As a trustee from 2003 to 2013, Bruton played many important roles. He

served on the Foundation’s property management, investment, and legislative relations committees, and he was chair of the It’s an incredible group of people from all over the property committee and served on the provost’s advisory committee. world running a great university. It’s humbling to ‘‘ Our champion in Salem, Bruton is a strong political advocate for the UO. be a part of this group—to be with these people and He is also a champion for our remarkable campus, reminding us that interior and exterior spaces affect teaching and learning. to have developed friendships that will last forever. We are grateful for Bruton’s leadership, ideas, and boundless energy. ‘‘Someone once said ‘once a trustee, always a trustee.’ I believe that. I’ll continue to stay involved.

—Larry Bruton 13 Our Faculty Our Students

2,077 teaching and research faculty members 24,591 students (fall 2012, a record) 1 National Medal of Science recipient 20,829 undergraduate students

1 MacArthur Fellowship “Genius Grant” recipient 3,762 graduate students

2 American Cancer Society research professors 54.8 percent Oregon residents

7 National Academy of Sciences members 34.8 percent non-Oregon U.S. residents

40 Guggenheim fellows 10.4 percent international students

124 Fulbright scholars

19:1 student:teacher ratio Estimated Undergraduate Annual Cost of Attendance, 2013–14

RESIDENT NONRESIDENT

Tuition and fees $9,873 $29,673

Housing $10,722* $10,722*

Books and supplies $1,050 $1,050

Personal expenses $2,430 $2,430

Total $24,075 $43,875

14 * For on-campus housing; estimated annual cost of living off campus is $9,501 Giving in 2012–13

41,460 gifts and pledges

37% 39% 30% 24%

Who gift Gave purposes

6% 39% Alumni 18% 46% 46% Capital 37% Friends 30% Current

18% Faculty, staff, and parents 24% Endowment

6% Corporations and foundations

16 17 Our Financial Picture

$552,285,232 UO ENDOWMENT (as of June 30, 2013) 2011–12 Revenues (an all-time market high) Tuition and fees • endowment returns for 2012–13: 13.8 percent 42.2%

• Largest endowment at any of Oregon’s public universities 5.8% State appropriations 19.8% Gifts, grants, and contracts

3.2% Sales and other revenues

$200,054,995 Total Amount Raised in 2012–13 17.3% Auxiliary expenses

• this marks the sixth consecutive year this figure has 11.7% Other revenues exceeded $100 million and the second time in UO history it has exceeded $200 million. 2011–12 expenditures • Commitments of $85,772,471 were designated for faculty support and academic programming, advancement of 30.9% Instruction 20.3% Auxiliary programs research activities conducted at the UO, and scholarships and student aid. 10.7% Research 4.4% Operations and maintenance

• two-thirds of all donors made gifts toward academic 5.3% Public service 8.4% Institutional support purposes and 12 percent were first-time contributors to the university. 5.9% Academic support 2.0% Student aid

4.3% Student services 7.8% Other operating expenses

18 19 Thanks to you, it was a great year. Your generous gifts and steadfast support make the University of Oregon what it is today—and what it will be tomorrow. Thank you for sharing Thank You our commitment to the university’s mission and Oregon’s future. Here’s to another great year!

20 An equal-opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. ©2013 University of Oregon