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Building Momentum: Year One of SCYP’s Two-Year Collaboration with the City of Oakridge
The Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP) wrapped up its 15th year with its first two-year partnership. SCYP completed nine projects for the City of Oakridge with disciplines ranging from architecture, marketing, journalism, geographic information systems, planning analysis, and public policy.
University of Oregon Public Relations Students Help Lane Transit District Connect with the Community
The Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP) is once again partnering with Lane Transit District (LTD). With a strong history of collaboration, LTD returns to the program with the experience and insight gained from previous participation, ready to engage in another high-quality partnership driven by student innovation and faculty expertise.
University of Oregon’s Sustainable City Year Program Announces 15th Year of Partnerships with Oregon Communities
The City of Oakridge has been selected by the University of Oregon’s Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP) for a two-year partnership. In addition, the City of Bend will participate in a project-based partnership in fall 2024. Based out of the University of Oregon, SCYP helps communities solve the problems of today and lays the groundwork for a sustainable, livable future—all while helping students prepare for the workforce through applied learning.
Statesman Journal Features SCYP Student
Meet our Mid-Valley: Salem resident, UO grad inspired about solving city's problems
Capital Community Media: Salem Reimagined
University of Oregon and the City of Salem teamed up to make a huge impact in the community. Check out this latest Salem Buzz from Capital Community Media to learn about the action being taken and what we can do to be part of the change.
Winter Term Recap: Student Ideas Bloom in the City of Salem!
Student Projects Impact City Goals and Support Career Readiness
The Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP) is in the midst of an amazing year-long partnership with the City of Salem. Throughout the 2023-24 school year, students across four UO schools and colleges from over 20 courses are working on projects to help implement the City of Salem’s climate action plan and equity goals. By engaging the expertise of faculty and involving students in real hands-on projects, SCYP helps facilitate career readiness while making a direct impact on local communities.
SCYP Fall Term Course Recap: Lasting City Impacts
Over the 2023-2024 academic year, the Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP) is harnessing the University of Oregon’s wide-ranging talents to address community needs.
