However, those programs are often unrecognized or unknown within the State of Oregon. Alternatively, there are areas in which the University of Oregon has deficiencies in the public's perception which need to be addressed. This tends to make the University of Oregon irrelevant to the State of Oregon in many ways. The general perception is a lack of communication and connection with others, both within and outside of the university. We are seen as disinterested in the problems of the state and local communities.
Bad news drives out good news.
Stereotypes of student rowdiness reinforces a perception of the University of Oregon as unrestrained. Our good contributions tend to be lost. Good news faces an uphill battle. Eugene was named one of the five best college towns in the West by Sunset magazine a few years ago. We have found the enemy and they are us.