University of Oregon students, faculty and staff and
the Eugene-Springfield community are invited to a special reception on
Jan. 14 to commemorate the men’s cross country team’s 2008 NCAA
national championship.
That Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Ballroom at the Erb Memorial Union (EMU),
the university community will join together to celebrate this
tremendous achievement. It is Oregon’s second consecutive national
championship in cross country; last year’s national title was the first
for Oregon in 30 years. Free food and drinks will be served, and the
first 300 fans to attend will receive a free Nike national championship
T-shirt.
Members of the 2008 national champions and women’s NCAA runner-ups
will be on hand, as will Associate Athletic Director Vin Lananna. A
small program will follow brief highlights of the national championship
competition that was held on November 24.
