In April 2024, the University of Oregon College of Design will host the 29th annual HOPES Conference, continuing a tradition that began three decades ago with students here on our campus. I had the privilege of speaking with the conference's Director of Outreach to learn more about its history, mission, and what attendees can expect from this year's event. She described its focus as “sustainability through a structural lens.”

As the University of Oregon's finals week heats up, so does the frustration of students seeking solace in the Knight Library. Despite promises of a "total renovation" over the summer, many students find themselves sweating through their study sessions due to uncomfortably warm temperatures.