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UO Says Goodbye to Dave Frohnmayer

_frohnmayer_001Education, when engaged with mind and spirit, is a lifelong journey. The library is an essential partner in this process–feeding our imagination, nurturing our intellect, and helping us realize our aspirations.

–Dave Frohnmayer, 1940-2015

 

The University of Oregon was saddened by the news that Dave Frohnmayer, the university’s 15th president from 1995 to 2009, passed away on March 9 in Eugene after a long battle with prostate cancer. Frohnmayer, who served in various capacities at UO for the better part of four decades, was 74 years old.

To commemorate his distinguished record of academic and political service in his home state,

Dave Frohnmayer, University of Oregon's retiring president, and Richard Lariviere, the University's newly selected president - 2009 USATF National Championships, Hayward Field, University of Oregon.
Dave Frohnmayer, University of Oregon’s retiring president, and Richard Lariviere, the University’s newly selected president – 2009 USATF National Championships, Hayward Field, University of Oregon.

we have aggregated various remembrances of Frohnmayer’s life from the University of Oregon community, state and national media outlets, and some of our own memories from the staff at Knight Library along with pictures selected from the collection of his presidential and personal papers located in the University Archives and Special Collections. A memorial service for Frohnmayer will be held at Matthew Knight Arena on Saturday, March 21. Doors open at 1:00 pm, with the celebration of life commencing an hour later at 2:00 pm. A reception will follow the celebration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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