Category Archives: Weekly Blog Posts

by: Alexandra Kuhle Since 1994 Nike has been outsourcing its labor to factories in third world countries. Some would look to Nike and believe they are helping someone who is unemployed find a job and have a decent income. In … Continue reading →

By, Kristin Zimber The relationship between the University of Oregon and Nike is unique. Many Alumni view Nike Inc. and the UO as one organization. Some even nicknamed the UO, “The University of Nike.” Phil Knight’s, (co-founder and CEO of Nike) … Continue reading →

By Zac Brown Earlier in the spring, the University of Oregon released documents pertaining to its contract extension with Nike. However, the University of Oregon censored the financial details behind the contract. The Oregonian was not thrilled with this decision … Continue reading →

Is Phil Knight’s Agenda Overshadowing the University of Oregon’s Priorities? Post by: Matt Casey An organizational mission statement states the purpose and goals for what is being accomplished on a daily basis on the Oregon campus. The University of Oregon, … Continue reading →

By: Alexandra Kuhle Our mascot goes to Disney and our Oregon logo goes to Nike. Well technically our actual “O” cannot be copyrighted but the steps of making the typeface are copyrighted. No font can ever be copyrighted but the … Continue reading →

By Kristin Zimber When looking deeper at corporations sponsoring universities, there are many incentives for a company to donate their money. To some people companies providing money to the school could provide a negative impact because the company is trying … Continue reading →

By Zac Brown When you think of the University of Oregon, the most common corporation that comes to mind is without a doubt Nike. Nike, which sponsors all athletics at the U of O, has recently extended its partnership with … Continue reading →

This blog will highlight the two different schools that share the University of Oregon Campus. The second campus that shares the campus is the University of Nike, which is headed by Nike and the UO athletic department. We plan to … Continue reading →