Art Exhibit: UO Printmaking Student Art Show

Come view the stunning artistic work from students in UO Printmaking classes in the UO Art Department. This exhibit displays an incredible assortment of pieces provided by over 20 student artists. Be sure to join us for our reception on April 25th @5:00 p.m. Meet these talented artists while enjoying free refreshments and fun DIY activities. The show will be on view through May 16th.

Explore Oregon

Experience the dynamic forces that shape Oregon’s landscapes, climate, and ecosystems. Meet giant salmon, Ice Age sloths, and other amazing animals from across the millennia. Through interactive displays and rare specimens, you’ll go deep into Oregon’s past and join a conversation about our collective future.

Underwater Forests—Oregon's Kelp Ecosystems

Experience Oregon's dynamic—yet fragile—kelp forest ecosystems and learn why this species is vital to Oregon and the world. Discover the critters that call Oregon's kelp forests home, the threats facing kelp today, and what we can do to help the kelp.

Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara – School of Medicine Info Session

 UAG School of Medicine is the first medical school in Latin America to offer a US-style curriculum. At this information session, students will have the opportunity to learn more about UAG’s admissions process, curriculum, life on UAG campus and more!

 

Sponsored by Tykeson College & Career Pre-Health Advisors as part of the University Career Center's Health Grad & Career Expo, 4/24 11-2pm EMU Ballrooms 

Camera Demo by Canon USA

Cinematographer and Canon education rep Charles Zablan is teaming up with renowned photographer Roberto Valenzuela to lead a one-hour gear demo using the latest Canon cameras. Charles will speak to the cameras' technical properties, while Roberto will discuss how he uses the cameras in practice.

The demo is open to all SOJC students and faculty. Pizza will be served to attendees. 

Health Grad & Career Expo

Want to learn more about graduate school or different types of part-time/full-time jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and careers in the health professions? The Health Grad & Career Expo is your chance to get curious about your present and future in healthcare! This expo is a mix of graduate schools, health-related businesses, non-profits, and government agencies excited to share more with you about their organization/program and early career talent and educational opportunities. Great for students exploring career paths as well as students ready to start applying for the year ahead. 

Register on Handshake today to learn about all the schools and organizations coming, positions of interest, and get tips and advice for how to make the most of the expo. 

For more information, visit the Unviersity Career Center in Tykeson-Garden Level to learn more about how the UCC supports students applying to grad school through career coaching and document reviews! Also check out our NEW online career exploration resources around Health & Scientific Discovery!

Black Joy Sessions: Finding Joy Within

Black students, faculty members, and staff are invited to engage in activities that center Black joy including art, laughter, music, and movement. Black Joy Sessions create a space to center a celebration of Black culture, uplift, heal, and empower using a liberated narrative of the Black experience. This space is designed to be an easy, transformative, and love-infused space to create, express, and (re)claim Black joy.

Introduction to Python

This ten-session hybrid workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of programming in Python. You will develop core programming skills that will allow you to write Python scripts for your own work. Topics covered included basic Python syntax, Jupyter notebooks, variables, data types, mathematical functions, data structures, and external libraries like Pandas.

This interactive course is intended for absolute beginners or anyone who wants to review the basics. No experience required: we start with a guided installation of Python to your laptop.

The workshop series follows this Software Carpentries workshop curriculum.

 

Direct-Entry Master’s in Nursing Info Session

Three East Coast colleges will be discussing their Master’s Programs in Nursing for non-nursing Bachelor’s degree students.

The Schools of Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, and Columbia University will be hosting an information session at the University of Oregon that will focus on opportunities to continue or advance your education within the nursing profession. This session is targeted towards students who are not nurses and are looking to transition into Nursing as a second degree, and for those who are currently nurses and looking to advance their nursing skills and education. Food will be provided, so come hungry and ready to learn and engage with our schools!

 

Sponsored by Tykeson College & Career Pre-Health Advisors as part of the University Career Center's Health Grad & Career Expo, 4/24 11-2pm EMU Ballrooms 

Let's Talk Drop-In - Wednesdays 2-4PM @ BCC

Meet with Counseling Services Cecile Gadson, who specializes in working with Black and African American students, at the Black Cultural Center.

Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a Counseling Services staff member. See our website for six additional Let’s Talk days/times offered throughout the week.

Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who:

Have a specific concern and would like to consult with someone about it. Would like on-the-spot consultation rather than ongoing counseling. Would like to consult with a CS staff member about what actual therapy looks like. Would like to meet with one of our CS identity-based specialists. Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like some ideas about what to do.

How does Let’s Talk work?

Let’s Talk will be offered via Zoom and/or in satellite locations across campus. As a drop-in service, there is no need to schedule an appointment and no paperwork to be completed. Students are seen individually on a first-come, first-served basis at the times listed below. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the Let’s Talk staff member is meeting with another student. Please wait and we will be with you as soon as we can. Let’s Talk appointments are brief (usually between 15-30 minutes) and are meant to be used on an as-needed basis. 

 

 

 

 

 

Chill in the Mills

Meet us at Mills every Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. PT for the return of Chill in the Mills!

Chill in the Mills is a safe place for students, staff, and community members to connect and get creative. We host a new craft activity every week, so check back every Wednesday to see what we have to offer! See you there!

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Panel

 Representatives from 3 West Coast DO programs will discuss their admissions processes.

Participating Institutions:   Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Touro University Western University

 

Sponsored by Tykeson College & Career Pre-Health Advisors as part of the University Career Center's Health Grad & Career Expo, 4/24 11-2pm EMU Ballrooms 

Let's Talk Drop-In - Wednesdays 3-5PM @ Peterson/Zoom

Meet with Counseling Services Rachel Barloon at Peterson 203 or click here: https://zoom.us/j/92314812010

Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a Counseling Services staff member. See our website for six additional Let’s Talk days/times offered throughout the week.

Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who:

Have a specific concern and would like to consult with someone about it. Would like on-the-spot consultation rather than ongoing counseling. Would like to consult with a CS staff member about what actual therapy looks like. Would like to meet with one of our CS identity-based specialists. Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like some ideas about what to do.

How does Let’s Talk work?

Let’s Talk will be offered via Zoom and/or in satellite locations across campus. As a drop-in service, there is no need to schedule an appointment and no paperwork to be completed. Students are seen individually on a first-come, first-served basis at the times listed below. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the Let’s Talk staff member is meeting with another student. Please wait and we will be with you as soon as we can. Let’s Talk appointments are brief (usually between 15-30 minutes) and are meant to be used on an as-needed basis. 

Click here for Let's Talk - Wednesdays 3-5PM or see Rachel at Peterson 203:

https://zoom.us/j/92314812010

 

 

 

 

Grad Research Colloquium: Transnational Perspectives on Health, Language, and Community

Join us on April 24th at 3:30pm for a captivating research colloquium featuring three UO graduate students: Carolina Arredondo (Global Studies), Lidia Munoz Paniagua (Anthropology), and Stephanie Morales Curiel (Linguistics). Each will present their CLLAS-funded research, with titles such as:

“A Community Health Clinic’s Response to the War on Drugs: An Ethnographic Study” by Carolina Arredondo (Global Studies) “Access to Healthcare for Vulnerable H2-A Farmworkers: Con que tengamos vida y salud” by Lidia Munoz Paniagua (Anthropology) “Developing a Community-Based Orthography through Data Analysis for the San Lucas Quiavini Zapotec Communities” by Stephanie Morales Curiel (Linguistics)

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about innovative research and its impact on communities!

Event Details: Date: April 24 Time: 3:30pm-5pm Location: Knight Library Browsing Room Price: FREE! No RSVP Required

Can’t attend in-person? CLICK HERE TO JOIN VIA ZOOM https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/95733903223

Questions? Email cllas@uoregon.edu

Recent Discoveries from the Archaeology of Mission Sites in the Mangareva Islands of Polynesia

Please join us for a talk by James L. Flexner, Associate Professor of Historical Archaeology and Heritage, University of Sydney, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Museum of Natural and Cultural History Galleria. 

The archaeology of Catholic missions is a subject of global research, including the Pacific Rim from the California hills to remote Pacific Islands. Beginning in 1834, a group of Catholic priests and lay builders under the auspices of the Pères des Sacrés Coeurs established a mission in the Mangareva Islands (also called Îles Gambier) in what is today French Polynesia. In the subsequent decades, the missionaries and their Polynesian converts constructed churches and shrines on each of the main inhabited islands; a royal complex for the “king” Maputeoa; towers and other monuments; and dozens of stone houses for Christian Islanders. Remarkably, this landscape of conversion and culture change remains largely in place today, albeit in a state of ruination. This talk presents the current findings of an ongoing four-year project investigating the archaeology of the Catholic mission in the Mangareva Islands and relevant cultural collections around the world. Archaeological survey and excavations during 2022 and 2023 documented dozens of 19th century mission structures, from the grand cathedral in Rikitea to the boys’ school at Aukena Island, to local sites of food production such as bread ovens and pits for the making and preserving of popoe (fermented breadfruit paste). This research highlights themes of transformation, but also adaptation and resilience during a century of dramatic encounters with others in Oceania.

UO Sports Product Management Information Session

Turn your passion into your profession with a master’s degree in Sports Product Management.

Our program is grounded in innovation and sustainability with a global business perspective. Now available in two formats: an immersive 18-month onsite format in Portland and a 21-month innovative online format.

You’ll network and learn hands-on the business of creating sports and outdoor footwear, apparel, and equipment from experienced industry leaders. Join us for an information session where we'll share an overview of the Portland and Online programs. You'll also hear from a current student in the Portland program.

Topics include:

How the Portland and Online programs are structured The admissions process Experiential Trips & Residencies Post-graduation careers And more

Organic/Inorganic/Materials Chemistry Seminar

Organic-Inorganic-Materials Chemistry Seminar Series Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Professor David A. Leigh, University of Manchester, UK Hosted by Mike Haley and Darren Johnson

Giving Chemistry Direction

In recent years examples of synthetic molecular machines and motors1 have been developed,2 all be they primitive by biological standards. Such molecules are best designed to work through statistical mechanisms. In a manner reminiscent of Maxwell’s Demon,3 random thermal motion is rectified through ratchet mechanisms,3-8 giving chemistry direction.

It is increasingly being recognised that similar concepts can be applied to other chemical exchange processes9. Ratchet mechanisms—effectively chemical engines10 in which catalysis4,6,7 of ‘fuel’ to ‘waste’ is used to drive another chemical process—can cause directional impetus in what are otherwise stochastic systems, including reversible chemical reactions. This is ushering in a new era of non-equilibrium chemistry, providing fundamental advances in functional molecule design and the first examples of molecular robotics,11,12 overturning existing dogma and offering fresh insights into biology and molecular nanotechnology.

For a musical introduction, see ‘Nanobot’

[1] The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016–Advanced Information. Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 6 Oct, 2016, http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/chemistry/laureates/2016/advanced.html. [2] "Rise of the molecular machines", Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 54, 10080 (2015). [3] "A molecular information ratchet", Nature 445, 523 (2007). [4] "An autonomous chemically fuelled small molecule motor", Nature 534, 235 (2016). [5] "Rotary and linear molecular motors driven by pulses of a chemical fuel", Science 358, 340 (2017). [6] "A catalysis-driven artificial molecular pump", Nature 594, 529 (2021). [7] "Autonomous fuelled directional rotation about a covalent single bond", Nature 604, 80 (2022). [8] "A tape-reading molecular ratchet", Nature 612, 78 (2022). [9] "Design, synthesis and operation of small molecules that walk along tracks", J. Am. Chem. Soc. 132, 16134 (2010). [10] "Chemical engines: Driving systems away from equilibrium through catalyst reaction cycles", Nat. Nanotechnol. 16, 1057 (2021). [11] "Sequence-specific peptide synthesis by an artificial small-molecule machine", Science 339, 189 (2013). [12] "Stereodivergent synthesis with a programmable molecular machine", Nature 549, 374 (2017).

The Student Food Pantry

The Student Food Pantry is open to all college students in the greater Eugene area. The pantry provides free supplemental food for college students. Depending on availability, this may include canned fruits and vegetables, frozen and fresh vegetables; bread, rice, pasta, and cereal; canned beans, soups and other protein sources; dairy products, frozen means and meat substitues. 

Hours: Wednesdays during winter term (closed when classes are not in session), 4:00-6:00pm.

Bring: Bag for food.

A physical student ID Is not needed, but be sure to know your student ID number (95#).

Enter from alley, accessible via 17th Ave. between Alder and Hilyard.

Cinema Studies Presents: "The Art of Producing" Talk and Reception with Producer Carter Swan

Join Cinema Studies for “The Art of Producing” talk and reception with Carter Swan, current senior producer for Sony PlayStation Productions. Swan will discuss his career as a producer, including his award-winning work on the recent Netflix series “The Last of Us” and feature films GRAN TURISMO (2023) and UNCHARTED (2022). Free and open to the UO community.

This event is part of the 2024 Art of Producing Visiting Filmmaker Series, featuring screenings, talks, and receptions with award-winning producers and filmmakers. All events are free and open to the UO community.

Visit the Cinema Studies website for more information on this event and others in the series: https://cinema.uoregon.edu/faculty-news-news/art-producing-visiting-filmmaker-series-2024. 

Funded by the generous Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Endowment

Silvia Federici in Conversation. Speaker Series: Mafias and the Cultures of Narcotraffic

Silvia Federici (Hofstra University) in Conversation on her book Beyond the Periphery of the Skin. This is part of the Spanish 490 and RL623 Speaker Series: "Mafias and the Cultures of Narcotraffic"

Speaker Series: Mafias and the Cultures of Narcotraffic

This term-long colloquium (RL623) looks at the ways in which disposable bodies and violence are fast becoming a cultural currency associated with the kingpin culture of narcotraffic. This is a key debate for which the humanities and the social sciences are very well positioned to encourage critical thinking of the consumer culture (both Netflix shows, as well as drug consumerism) undergirding the glamorization of narcotraffic. This program includes the Film Series on Monday evenings (GSH123 6-8.30pm) and various speakers on different Wednesday evenings (5-6.30pm), as a way to engage with pressing issues of human rights, globalization, and global health. These cultural texts need to be critically accessed through a humanistic inquiry into the production of networks of cultural representations that endorse honor codes, impunity, naturalized political corruption, and the (de)valorization of the human body, all part of the glorification of narcotraffic, itself an epitome of capitalist accumulation and neoliberal deregulation.

Marion Dean Ross Lecture Series: Models and Worldbuilding - "More than Models: Vicariously Visiting Miniature Worlds"

Thanks to the generous support from the Marion Dean Ross Endowment and the Department of the History of Art and Architecture (HAA) for a new lecture series this spring. Mark J.P. Wolf is our second speaker. He is a Professor in the Communication Department at Concordia University Wisconsin. He has a BA (1990) in Film Production and an MA (1992) and PhD (1995) in Critical Studies from the School of Cinema/Television (now renamed the School of Cinematic Arts) at the University of Southern California. 

This spring 2024 lecture series and small online exhibition celebrates the legacy of Marion Dean Ross and his founding of HAA some 60 years ago. With an extensive collection of student models from Ross’s classes still visible around Lawrence Hall, the focus of the series is on the theme of architectural models and world-building.

 

Educating Hearts, Igniting Action: an interactive lecture unifying communities for missing and murdered indigenous women's justice

Gather for transformative dialogue from MMIW activists Kola Shippentower (Umatilla) and Marta Clifford (Grand Ronde) uniting communities to shed light on the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. All are welcome to attend and gain insights into this ongoing issue.

THIS EVENT WILL BE DISCUSSING TOPICS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE COUNSELING SERVICES WILL BE PRESENT FOR ATTENDEES

Grocery Shuttle Trip to El Torito Grocery Store

The Grocery Shuttle is traveling to El Torito!

The Grocery Shuttle is a collaboration between @uo_ducknest and @duckrides. This service provides free transportation to affordable grocery stores off campus.

This spring term we’ll be heading to WinCo and Trader Joe's on Sundays and Thursdays, and Sunrise Asian Market and El Torito starting Week 3 on Wednesdays! Locations rotate each week (find the full spring schedule below). Students will have an hour to shop before being transported back to campus (with stops at either the the Knight Law Center or HEDCO Education building). RSVP by following the link below!

Pick Up Location: EMU Amphitheater Day: Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays  Time: Pick up is at 6pm Cost: Free

*Please bring your student ID.

RSVP: Via Calendly or using this URL: 

https://calendly.com/grocery-shuttle/grocery-shuttle?month=2024-04

There are only 10 seats on the shuttle. Walk-ons are accepted if space is available but we recommend that students RSVP.

Find the full schedule for the shuttle below.

 

Grocery Shuttle Schedule (Pick Up at 6pm for all dates)

Thursday, April 4: WinCo Sunday, April 7: Trader Joe’s Thursday, April 11: Trader Joe’s Sunday, April 14: WinCo Wednesday, April 17: Sunrise Asian Food Market Thursday, April 18: WinCo Sunday, April 21: Trader Joe’s Wednesday, April 24: El Torito Grocery Store Thursday, April 25: Trader Joe’s Sunday, April 28: WinCo Wednesday, May 1: Sunrise Asian Food Market Thursday, May 2: WinCo Sunday, May 5: Trader Joe’s Wednesday, May 8: El Torito Grocery Store Thursday, May 9: Trader Joe’s Sunday, May 12: WinCo Wednesday, May 15: Sunrise Asian Food Market Thursday, May 16: WinCo Sunday, May 19: Trader Joe’s Wednesday, May 22: El Torito Grocery Store Thursday, May 23: Trader Joe’s Sunday, May 26: WinCo Wednesday, May 29: Sunrise Asian Food Market Thursday, May 30: WinCo Sunday, June 2: Trader Joe’s Wednesday, June 5: El Torito Grocery Store Thursday, June 6: Trader Joe’s

 

Please email the Duck Nest (ducknest@uoregon.edu) if you would like to request the ADA accessible van we will do our best to accommodate the request.

Warsaw Sports Business Club Hosting Dave Rosen

The Warsaw Sports Business Club Speaker Series is hosting Dave Rosen, CEO, Wimo Games. With an impressive background that includes time spent at EA and Bleacher Report, Dave has a wealth of experience to share. Join us for this exciting opportunity to hear his story and expand your network.

Trivia in the EMU

Trivia in the EMU is coming back for the spring term. There will be a lot of fun themes every week. Bring a friend or 3 and test your knowledge. Every team member wins $5 for every round won! 

Can't stay for all 3 rounds, no problem. stop in for 1, 2, or 3 rounds, your choice!

FREE- Every Wednesday in the EMU 

Kayak Pool Sessions

Whether you're an experienced kayaker or it's your first time, you're sure to enjoy Kayak Pool Sessions! This is a safe way to practice your skills, learn new tricks, and meet other kayakers!

This term, Kayak Pool Sessions will meet at the Rec Pool on Wednesdays from 7pm to 8:30pm. Kayak Pool Sessions are open to students and community-members.

Learn and practice your whitewater kayak roll and meet other kayakers. Attend one, some, or all of the sessions. Sign up at the OP Office in the EMU- each session is student $6 with own boat, $11 with OP Boat. Community members $11 with own boat, $16 with OP boat. 

Sessions for Spring Term Include: 

4/17 - 7-8:30 pm 

4/24 - 7-8:30 pm 

5/8 - 7-8:30 pm 

5/15 - 7-8:30 pm 

5/22 - 7-8:30 pm 

Call 541-346-6092 or 541-346-4365 to sign up! 

Kayak Pool Sessions (KPS)

Learn and practice your whitewater kayak roll and meet other kayakers. Attend one, some, or all of the sessions. Sign up at the OP Office in the EMU- each session is student $6 with own boat, $11 with OP Boat. Community members $11 with own boat, $16 with OP boat. 

Sessions for Spring Term Include: 

4/17 - 7-8:30 pm 

4/24 - 7-8:30 pm 

5/8 - 7-8:30 pm 

5/15 - 7-8:30 pm 

5/22 - 7-8:30 pm 

Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign Come join us in the commons for a conversation and meal discussing the importance of Domestic Violence Awareness.

Introduction to R

Are you interested in using R and RStudio but unsure where to start? This workshop is for you!

This eight-session workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of using R! This course is intended for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to review the basics. Each session will be an hour and a half per and follow the schedule below.

1. Intro to R and Rstudio 2. Getting started with R Part 1 3. Getting started with R Part 2 4. Data visualization with R & ggplot 5. Functions Explained 6. Working with Data in R part 1 7. Working with Data in R part 2 8. Reproducible reports with R & Rmarkdown

The workshop series follows this Carpentries workshop curriculum.

Race, Rights, and Rifles: The Origins of the NRA and Contemporary Gun Culture

 Featuring Alexandra Filindra, associate professor of political science and psychology at University of Illinois Chicago. 

Filindra's new book Race, Rights, and Rifles examines the ties between American gun culture and white male supremacy from the American Revolution to today. 

Although many associate gun-centric ideology with individualist and libertarian traditions in American political culture, Race, Rights, and Rifles shows that it rests on an equally old but different foundation. Instead, Alexandra Frilindra shows that American gun culture can be traced back to the American Revolution when republican notions of civic duty were fused with a belief in white male supremacy and a commitment to maintaining racial and gender hierarchies.

Drawing on wide-ranging historical and contemporary evidence, Race, Rights, and Rifles traces how this ideology emerged during the Revolution and became embedded in America’s institutions, from state militias to the NRA.

Alexandra Filindra specializes in American gun politics, immigration policy, race and ethnic politics, public opinion, and political psychology. Filindra received her Ph.D. from Rutgers University and served as a post-doctoral researcher at Brown University’s Taubman Center for Public Policy and American Institutions and the Center for the Study of Human Development. The author of more than 30 peer-reviewed articles, Filindra has received research grants from the University of Illinois Chicago, the Pew Center for the States, the Russell Sage Foundation, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Rhode Island Foundation. She is the recipient of three best paper awards from the American Political Science Association and the Lucius Barker Award from the Midwest Political Science Association. 

This event is part of the Wayne Morse Center's Public Affairs Speaker Series and is free and open to the public. Free pizza will be available for attendees. 

Soda Pop-up!!

Join us this Thursday at 1 pm for an exclusive Sode Pop-Up event! Are you looking to enhance your college experience by getting involved in various clubs and organizations? Look no further! This event is specifically tailored to help students like you find the perfect clubs to join. Whether you're interested in sports, arts, academics, or community service, we've got something for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and enrich your university journey. See you there!

As always, our events are FREE for UO students with UOID.

 

¡Juntos! Latinx Support Group

¡Juntos! Latinx Support Group is a drop-in processing and support space for Latinx students to share information and develop skills to tackle challenging situations such as academic stress, family challenges, self-worth, relationships, mental health concerns, and much more. Group members will be able to work through their presenting concerns, find community, and be empowered in a protected therapy space.

Business Career Coffee Chat with Gene

Stop by for casual career conversations with Gene Rhee, Executive Director of Mohr Career Services. There is no pressure and no preparation required. Free coffee will be provided, so swing by to talk about your career aspirations and what industry experts and our alumni are saying. 

Anxiety Skills Lab

Feeling anxious? If so, you aren’t alone. Many UO students identify difficulties navigating stress and anxiety. This drop-in Anxiety Skills Lab aims to help students improve their understanding of anxiety while also teaching anxiety-management strategies so students feel more in control and better equipped to deal with challenges in their lives.

How to Build Your Mentorship Network

During this free 1-hour interactive Zoom workshop, you will learn how to develop a robust mentorship network that includes peers, role models, coaches, sponsors, supervisor, advisors, etc.

RSVP at: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QuPux1Ejk7aW8u.

Do you have faculty whom you think will benefit from a similar training? Do you want to get training to be a good mentor? There’s a workshop on “How to be a responsive, reciprocal and adaptive mentor” on April 29, 3:00 to 4:00.

RSVP at: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uzfHmbg2ElSLHg.

Let's Talk Drop-In - Thursdays 3-5PM @ MCC/Zoom

Meet with Counseling Services Hawi Wako, who specializes in working with Black/African, Muslim, and immigrant students, at the Multicultural Center (EMU 109m) or click here: https://zoom.us/j/96120855580

Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a Counseling Services staff member. See our website for six additional Let’s Talk days/times offered throughout the week.

Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who:

Have a specific concern and would like to consult with someone about it. Would like on-the-spot consultation rather than ongoing counseling. Would like to consult with a CS staff member about what actual therapy looks like. Would like to meet with one of our CS identity-based specialists. Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like some ideas about what to do.

How does Let’s Talk work?

Let’s Talk will be offered via Zoom and/or in satellite locations across campus. As a drop-in service, there is no need to schedule an appointment and no paperwork to be completed. Students are seen individually on a first-come, first-served basis at the times listed below. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the Let’s Talk staff member is meeting with another student. Please wait and we will be with you as soon as we can. Let’s Talk appointments are brief (usually between 15-30 minutes) and are meant to be used on an as-needed basis. 

Click here for Let's Talk - Thursdays 3-5PM or see Hawi at the MCC:

https://zoom.us/j/96120855580

 

 

 

Spring Term - UO Mentorship Reimagined Workshop for Mentees

During this 1-hour interactive zoom workshop, mentees will learn how to use their agency to develop a robust mentorship network that includes peers, role models, coaches, sponsors, supervisor, advisors, etc. 

Transportation Planning in an Aging Society

PPPM/IPRE Seminar Series featuring Shengxiao (Alex) Li, a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management at the University of Oregon (UO). Prior to joining UO, he was an adjunct lecturer and a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Riverside. His research interests broadly cover transportation equity issues, interaction of land use and transportation, urban planning for an aging society, and local sustainability actions and governance. He holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania and obtained his master's and bachelor's degrees from Peking University, China.

Financial Wellness Center Open House

Stop by the Financial Wellness Center to learn about personal finance resources and financial wellness tips from our Peer Financial Coaches. Get any of your questions answered or come in without any specific topics in mind. We’ll cover budgeting, saving, investing, credit, protecting, and more. Attendees will be able to enjoy snacks, music, and games!

Sign up here for the event: https://connect.uoregon.edu/portal/financialwellness

Speaker Event, Steven Adams

"Finding Opportunity in Unlikely Places: How to Kickstart Your Career in the Entertainment Business" ~ If you ever thought you might like to work in entertainment--as a writer, screenplay reader, actor, researcher, producer, manager, director--this is your chance to learn how to get involved in the industry.

Steven Adams- Finding Opportunity in Unlikely Places: How to Kickstart Your Career in the Entertainment Business

If you’ve ever thought you might like to work in the entertainment industry—as a writer, screenplay reader, actor, researcher, producer, manager, etc.—this is your chance to get learn more about how to get involved in the industry.

Art Reception - UO Printmaking Student Art Exhibit

Meet the artists of the UO Printmaking Student Art Exhibit! Come celebrate the amazing printmaking of over 20 student artists at the SAB McMillan Gallery Team's reception on April 25th @5:00 p.m. This exhibit displays an incredible assortment of pieces provided by over 20 student artists. Have fun meeting these talented artists while enjoying free refreshments and fun DIY activities. The show will be on view through May 16th.

Men's Resource Center Open Court

Men are as likely as anyone else to experience stress. Unfortunately, our culture tends not to create as many opportunities for men to practice tuning into complex feelings, let alone sharing about them with others. Open Court is about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space in which to put in the reps to help you level-up. Join us on Thursdays of most 'even' weeks (Week 2, 4, 6, 8) in the EMU Willow Room. Includes free pizza!

FTW (Femmes/Trans/Women) Bike School

Have the material and psychic conditions of capitalist patriarchy prevented you from being the confident, nerdy bicycle mechanic you would love to be? Calling femmes, women, trans, non-binary, and other gender diverse humans wanting to learn (or learn more) about the joys of bicycle maintenance!!!

 

This course goes from Weeks 4-8 on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm. It starts April 25th and ends May 23rd. This class meets at the OP Bike Program (EMU 008). This class is open to students and community-members. 

 

Call (541) 346-6092 or (541) 346-4365 to sign up! The entire 6-week course costs $65, with scholarships available.

Grocery Shuttle Trip to Trader Joe's

The Grocery Shuttle is traveling to Trader Joe's!

The Grocery Shuttle is a collaboration between @uo_ducknest and @duckrides. This service provides free transportation to affordable grocery stores off campus.

This spring term we’ll be heading to WinCo and Trader Joe's on Sundays and Thursdays, and Sunrise Asian Market and El Torito starting Week 3 on Wednesdays! Locations rotate each week (find the full spring schedule below). Students will have an hour to shop before being transported back to campus (with stops at either the the Knight Law Center or HEDCO Education building). RSVP by following the link below!

Pick Up Location: EMU Amphitheater Day: Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays  Time: Pick up is at 6pm Cost: Free

*Please bring your student ID.

RSVP: Via Calendly or using this URL: https://calendly.com/grocery-shuttle/grocery-shuttle?month=2024-04

There are only 10 seats on the shuttle. Walk-ons are accepted if space is available but we recommend that students RSVP.

Find the full schedule for the shuttle below.

 

Grocery Shuttle Schedule (Pick Up at 6pm for all dates)

Thursday, April 4: WinCo Sunday, April 7: Trader Joe’s Thursday, April 11: Trader Joe’s Sunday, April 14: WinCo Wednesday, April 17: Sunrise Asian Food Market Thursday, April 18: WinCo Sunday, April 21: Trader Joe’s Wednesday, April 24: El Torito Grocery Store Thursday, April 25: Trader Joe’s Sunday, April 28: WinCo Wednesday, May 1: Sunrise Asian Food Market Thursday, May 2: WinCo Sunday, May 5: Trader Joe’s Wednesday, May 8: El Torito Grocery Store Thursday, May 9: Trader Joe’s Sunday, May 12: WinCo Wednesday, May 15: Sunrise Asian Food Market Thursday, May 16: WinCo Sunday, May 19: Trader Joe’s Wednesday, May 22: El Torito Grocery Store Thursday, May 23: Trader Joe’s Sunday, May 26: WinCo Wednesday, May 29: Sunrise Asian Food Market Thursday, May 30: WinCo Sunday, June 2: Trader Joe’s Wednesday, June 5: El Torito Grocery Store Thursday, June 6: Trader Joe’s

 

Please email the Duck Nest (ducknest@uoregon.edu) if you would like to request the ADA accessible van we will do our best to accommodate the request.

Take Back The Night

The Women’s Center is beyond excited to invite you to join *in-person* at our annual Take Back the Night Rally, March and Speak-Out Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.

 

When: Take Back the Night is on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 starting with the Rally at 6:00pm followed by the March at 7:00pm and Student-Led Speak-Out at 8pm.

Where: Rally begins in the EMU Amphitheater at 13th and University St. followed by an approximately 2.5 mile March from the UO Campus through the streets of Eugene and back to UO Campus in the EMU Diamond Lake Room where the Student-Led Speak Out is held.

Who: The UO Women’s Center in collaboration with the UO Campus Community (UO Muxeres, UO Duck Rides, UO Green and Yellow Garter Band and more).

Thursday, April 25th, 2024 marks the 46th annual Take Back the Night Rally, March and Speak-Out Against Sexual and Domestic Violence event for the University of Oregon Campus Community. Take Back the Night is a yearly international protest founded in 1976 which seeks to raise awareness about the realities of Sexual and Domestic Violence on campus and in the community, both for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence and those who want to support and bear witness in solidarity. Take Back the Night is a Survivor-Centered event that begins with a Rally in the EMU Amphitheater, continues as a March through the streets of Eugene to symbolize reclaiming people’s safety on public streets at night, and ends with a Student-Led Speak-Out on campus during which Survivors can share personal stories of how Sexual and Domestic Violence has impacted their lives.

The Rally will feature UO Student Speakers from diverse intersecting identities and lived experiences, including the Native American Community, Latine Community, LGBTQIA2S+ Community, International Community, Disabled Community, a Child Abuse Prevention Advocacy Organization and more.

Our theme for this year’s event is addressing the DUALITY that Survivors can hold on their path to healing - throughout both their radical joy & rightful rage - as they ultimately reclaim their power. As well, we will continue to center marginalized communities too often left out of essential dialogue about Sexual and Domestic Violence - despite being disproportionately impacted by these systems of oppression. As always, the Women’s Center is committed to providing this essential event to support Survivors, educate the community and prevent future harm.

ASL Interpretation will be provided at the Rally. This event is wheelchair accessible and will have transportation available during the March and back to Student-Led Speak-Out. We ask that no UO Professional Staff or Media be present during the Student Led Speak-Out portion of the event to provide a sacred space for students to have dialogue circles of peer-to-peer support. Event will take place **rain or shine** (rain is currently forecast) and is free and open to the public. We support and believe survivors in ALL WEATHER! Masks are not required but highly encouraged. Questions regarding Take Back the Night should be directed to Fatima Roohi Pervaiz or Maggie Bertrand at the UO Women’s Center. Contact:

UO Women’s Center Director, Fatima Roohi Pervaiz fpervaiz@uoregon.edu

AND

UO Women’s Center Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Coordinator, Maggie Bertrand,  svpewc@gmail.com

Three Minute Thesis Competition

10 finalists. 3 minutes. 1 slide. $750 top cash prize!

Come and hear Clark Honors College students unpack their thesis projects in a three-minute presentation, judged by a prestigious panel of UO alumni, leadership and faculty. 

The top three presentation win cash prizes. Don't miss this exciting event and the chance to learn about what CHC students are up to!

Open to the community! Food and refreshments will be served. Reception to follow in Lillis Atrium from 8:30-9:30 p.m. 

Dynamic Data Analysis with Power BI Training

This is a two-part series occurring on May 3rd and May 17th from 12-4pm. Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a Power BI Essentials microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business. Enrollment Deadline: Friday, April 26th Today and every day in the future, organizations you will work for will collect vast amounts of data - and your challenge will be to make sense of it. Excel spreadsheets have their place, but they're static, limited in their ability to visualize data, and time-consuming to build and use. In this training, you will be equipped with the skills to move beyond the confines of stagnant data and transform it into a living, breathing dashboard. After this training, you will be able to confidently use Power BI to: Transform data: Format data to extract actionable insights. Create data models: Present your data intuitively and in a visually engaging way, making it easier for your audience to understand complex information. Visualize data: Tell the story of your data in quick, responsive analytics. Share assets: The power of automation ensures that your data reaches the right people at the right time. In a data-driven world, your ability to extract meaningful insights and make informed decisions is a game-changer.

Power BI empowers you with the skills you need to drive decision-making processes, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. NACE Competency Alignment: Critical Thinking, Technology About Professional Edge: Professional Edge is an industry-informed collection of short courses designed to help students develop cutting-edge skills essential in the modern job market. Build targeted, practical skills in an interactive and engaging format and distinguish yourself in a field of other job applicants. As a participant, you'll receive guidance from instructors informed by the latest business trends and leave with tangible tools and stories you can leverage in your career search.

Enroll by the April 26th deadline to secure your spot!

Duck Nest Gentle Yoga

Yoga is back for spring term!

All University of Oregon students are welcome to attend, no yoga experience necessary. Sign up on our Calendly! Link is in our Instagram (@uo_ducknest) bio at our Linktree.