Incoming freshmen committed to the College Scholars program must complete two
introductory colloquium courses before the end of their first year at UO. The
first one must be taken fall term.
These College Scholars Colloquia are 1-credit pass/no pass classes that focus
attention on faculty and research in one of three academic areas Š humanities,
social sciences, and natural sciences. Distinguished faculty from a variety of
departments within that academic area will be invited to discuss their research
and opportunities that may exist for student involvement. These classes meet
for only one hour per week, so you should not find it difficult to add one to a
regular term course load. Most students select the colloquium that most closely
aligns with their academic interests and goals. But if your first choice does
not fit into your fall schedule, select another and explore. You are encouraged
to switch among different interest areas during your freshman year.
The Humanities Colloquium will be led by Professor Bill Rossi from the
Department of English. His area of specialization is nineteenth-century American literature and
culture. His current research focuses on Henry David Thoreau's dual career as a
writer and naturalist and on contemporary American writing about place and
displacement. If you are interested in studying foreign languages and
literatures, classics, English, creative writing, folklore, linguistics,
philosophy, theater arts or religious, Judaic or medieval studies, sign up for
this colloquium.
The Science Colloquium will be led by Professor James Schombert from the
Department of Physics. He is an astronomer who studies galaxies and has worked
for NASA. If you are interested in the fields of biology, chemistry, computers,
geology, human physiology, mathematics, physics or psychology, this is the
colloquium for you.
The Social Science Colloquium will be led by Professor Sarah McClure
from the Department of Anthropology. Her research interests include historical and evolutionary ecology,
political economy, origins of agriculture and animal husbandry, transition to sedentism, transmission of
technology, hunter-gatherers, European prehistory, and Western Mediterranean prehistory. Anthropology,
economics, environmental studies, ethnic studies, geography, history, international studies, political
science, sociology, and womenÕs and gender studies are potentially highlighted in this colloquium.
The following information will assist you to register for one of these courses
in the fall:
CRN |
SOCIETY OF COLLEGE SCHOLARS |
DAY/TIME |
PROFESSOR |
PLACE |
11536 |
CAS 110 – HUMANITIES Colloquium |
Th 1600-1650
| Bill Rossi |
189 PLC |
11537 |
CAS 110 – HUMANITIES Colloquium |
Th 1700-1750
| Bill Rossi |
189 PLC |
11538 |
CAS 120 – SCIENCE Colloquium |
M 1600-1650
| James Schombert |
110 Willamette |
11539 |
CAS 130 – SOCIAL SCIENCE Colloquium |
M 1000-1050
| Sarah McClure |
123 McKenzie |
11540 |
CAS 130 – SOCIAL SCIENCE Colloquium |
M 1100-1150
| Sarah McClure |
123 McKenzie |
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Link to DuckWeb: https://duckweb.uoregon.edu
Link to College Scholars website for program details, future course offerings, upcoming special
events, and other information of interest to participants. http://scs.uoregon.edu
Contact for questions or comments regarding the Society of College Scholars program:
collegescholars@cas.uoregon.edu or call Lexy Wellman at 346-3286.
