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About the Wayne Morse Center - Programs
The Center carries out its education mission through five primary programs.
Wayne Morse Chair for Law and Politics
The Morse Chair is one of the most distinguished chairs at the University of Oregon, reserved for scholars and activists who exemplify the traits of Senator Morse. Occupants of the Morse Chair visit UO for 4 - 12 months to participate in classes, scholarly activities, and community events. View a list of former occupants of the Wayne Morse Chair.
Politics and Policy Program
Wayne Morse Center Senior Faculty Fellow Dan Tichenor convenes a faculty colloquia series on critical issues in American politics, public policy, and current affairs. It features discussions with Morse Center Distinguished Speakers as well as ongoing research by UO faculty members and invited guests. The Politics and Policy Program also includes book events and special programs that promote research and discussion of public policy issues. To learn more about the program, contact Professor Tichenor at tichenor@uoregon.edu
Resident Scholars
Each year two members of the University of Oregon faculty serve as Resident Scholars at the Center. View a list of our Resident Scholars.
Distinguished Speakers
The center hosts distinguished individuals at conferences and symposia related to the current theme of inquiry. Previous distinguished speakers are listed under the activities of prior themes.
Project Grants
The Center awards funds to university and community groups to conduct scholarly activity and events on the current theme of inquiry.
View the Project Grants page.
Wayne Morse Law Fellowships
The Center supports three law students from each law school class. Students are selected on the basis of merit and dedication to public interest and public service.
View the Fellowship Page.
Wayne Morse Dissertation Fellowships
The Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics, with the support of the Graduate School and Office of Academic Affairs, is pleased to announce a program that supports two (2) graduate students during a academic year while they conduct research and write their dissertations. View the Dissertation Fellowship Page.
Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics
1221 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403-1221
Phone: (541) 346-3700, Fax: (541) 346-1564
