September 2025
This event is open to CHC faculty and staff, new students in the Clark Honors College and their families only.
4:00–5:30 p.m.
This event is open to CHC faculty and staff, new students in the Clark Honors College and their families only.
This event is open to CHC faculty and staff, and new students in the Clark Honors College.
1:00–3:30 p.m.
This event is open to CHC faculty and staff, and new students in the Clark Honors College.
October 2025
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Looking for a part-time job or want to learn more about work-study opportunities? Stop by the Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair, Thursday, October 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the EMU Crater Lake Rooms to meet dozens of local and on-campus employers ready to hire today! Bring your resume and apply on the spot, or just look around and learn more about the great ways you can get work experience and build career readiness skills during your time at the UO.
FYI: Work-Study is a specific type of part-time job available to students based on financial need. If a job says it requires Work-Study, you must have accepted an award on Duckweb. To learn more about the program and how to find your award, check out https://career.uoregon.edu/jobs-and-internships/work-study
There will still be LOTS of jobs at this event that do not require work-study in order to apply--something for everyone!
Register in Handshake to keep up to date on which employers are coming to the fair and what jobs you can be applying for!
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Are you looking for ways to really stand out as a candidate?
Come learn about the basics of resume and cover letter writing and have the opportunity to ask questions on formatting, structure, your own resume tailoring, and much more! Questions welcomed and encouraged!
This workshop is hosted by the University Career Center's Career Readiness Coaching team! To learn more about career coaching, drop-in peer advising, and other career readiness workshops and events visit career.uoregon.edu/coaching or stop by the UCC in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level
This event is part of the 2025 Fall Career Readiness Week. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Fall Career & Internship Expo on 10/23? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall Commons to get feedback on your resume! Free cookies & hot chocolate too :)
Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!
This University Career Center event is part of the 2025 Fall Career Readiness Week sponsored by Enterprise Mobility. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, and the Fall Career & Internship Expo (10/23), that will help you develop skills and connections on the road to career readiness. For a full list of workshops, career tours, networking events, resume reviews, alumni panels, and more, visit career.uoregon.edu/events or register for events in Handshake. Why wait?! Stop by the University Career Center in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level ASAP to get drop-in resume reviews and other career guidance to make the most of your Career Readiness Week!
The University Career Center offers a special thanks to our Fall 2025 Career Readiness Week sponsor Enterprise Mobility.
FULL SCHEDULE COMING SOON!
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Are you looking for ways to really stand out as a candidate? Come learn about the basics of interviewing and have the opportunity to ask questions on: question and answer structures, strategies, and how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews. Questions welcomed and encouraged! Please RSVP!
This workshop is hosted by the University Career Center's Career Readiness Coaching team! To learn more about career coaching, drop-in peer advising, and other career readiness workshops and events visit career.uoregon.edu/coaching or stop by the UCC in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level
The University Career Center gives a special thanks to Enterprise Mobility for sponsoring all of our Fall Career Readiness Week events and workshops!
To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
4:00–6:30 p.m.
Food & Beverage is one of the top employers of early talent in the world! From baristas to business owners--this industry has unlimited opportunities for hands-on service, creativity, growth and innovation!
Join us for a special multi-disciplinary panel & networking night dedicated to helping YOU get career-ready and take a fresh look at an often overlooked industry. Come to either or both events—Learn something new and meet employers and alumni you can add to your network as potential mentors or job connectors!
4-5pm Job Insights Panel
Hear from alumni, industry leaders, and experts about their career journeys, the future of the industry, and how you can be developing the career readiness skills, technical skills, and connections today to thrive in your future in the Food & Beverage industry!
PANELISTS
coming soon!
5:15-6:30pm Connect with Alumni & Employers
Grab a snack and rotate through casual small group chats with alumni, professionals, and employers to learn more about their companies, career paths, and get advice about how to find career-building opportunities and connections for your future as an analyst.
COMPANIES/ALUMNI
coming soon
Both events are open to all majors and academic years. Snacks provided. Casual Dress. No RSVP is required. Bring your friends!.
The University Career Center gives a special thanks to Enterprise Mobility for sponsoring all of our Fall Career Readiness Week events and workshops!
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Why YOU should come to this Expo...
- You're curious about your future. Explore different career paths and job roles across industries. EXPOse yourself to unique career pathways that can use your career readiness skills and passions to make an impact in the world.
- You want to make connections. These organizations LOVE to hire Ducks and want to help you find your career fit. You might even meet UO alumni recruiting for them at the expo. Ask a recruiter what career readiness skills you can be building now to make you a top candidate in the present or future (and add them to your Linkedin network for future connections!).
- You want to find a job, internship, year of service, volunteer opportunity, and more! If you're actively job searching, have your resume ready to hand out and a short and sweet synopsis about yourself and your professional interests ready to go! If you're just exploring options, collect contact info, do some additional research, and do an informational interview to learn more before you apply.
- You want to build your confidence! Practice asking questions of employers AND sharing about who you are and what you're passionate about. Every expo you attend and each time you approach a recruiter, you get more and more comfortable presenting yourself in a professional manner.
WHO'S COMING? Find your career fit with over 70+ employers comprised of private industry; public, educational, and non-profit organizations; local government, the federal government, law enforcement, and military--ALL on campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities. Open to students from ALL majors, classifications, and identities. Every expo looks a little different so come each term to keep exploring and expanding your career opportunities!
WHAT NEXT? Register for the Expo on Handshake today to learn about all the companies coming, and positions of interest you can be researching. We'll also send you tips and advice for how to make the most of the expo, including Career Readiness Week workshops like our Resume Extravaganza so you can have a great resume to hand to potential employers!
The University Career Center thanks Enterprise Mobility for sponsoring all our Fall Career Readiness Week events and workshops.
For a full list of Fall Career Readiness Week (October 17-24) events and workshops, check out http://career.uoregon.edu/events
November 2025
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Should you go to grad school? Going to graduate school is a BIG life decision! You can gain specialized knowledge, research, connections, and expertise in your chosen field, which can lead to better career opportunities and increased earning potential. However, it's essential to carefully consider your goals, commitment, and financial situation before deciding to pursue further education. Coming to this event is a great first step!
Explore your interest in pursuing an advanced degree at the Graduate School Fair! (11/13 from 11am-2pm in the EMU Ballrooms)
This event offers a valuable opportunity for you to learn about various graduate programs (both at the UO and other top universities!) and the benefits they provide to prepare you for a career in research, academia, or specialized industry roles. Talk to recruiters about the application process and financial aid, or ask them about career outcomes for students who pursue advanced degrees--this is your opportunity to explore and learn!
Whether you're still exploring career paths or ready to apply for the coming year, the fair is open to students at any stage of your academic journey.
Highlights of the fair:
- Representatives from graduate programs across the United States (including the University of Oregon), offering a diverse range of degree programs and academic disciplines including:
- Architecture & Design
- Business Management
- Child Behavioral Health
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- Humanities & Arts
- Law & Legal Studies
- Media & Communications
- Public Affairs & Policy
- STEM
- Social Sciences
- and more!
- Mini-Workshops featuring career readiness coaches, who will demystify the application process, writing your purpose statement, and provide tips for maximizing your experience at the fair.
Don't miss this chance to expand your horizons and discover the possibilities that await you in the world of higher education!
Register on Handshake today to learn about all the schools coming and get tips and advice for how to make the most of the fair.
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!
January 2026
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Winter Career & Internship Expo on 1/30? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall Commons to get feedback on your resume! Free cookies & hot chocolate too :)
Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!
This University Career Center event is part of the 2026 Winter Career Readiness Week sponsored by Enterprise Mobility. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
April 2026
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Spring Career & Internship Expo on 4/16? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall Commons to get feedback on your resume! Free cookies & hot chocolate too :)
Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one! ALL students are welcome to participate!
Want to apply for the Peace Corps? We'll also have returned Peace Corps volunteers available to review resumes and give advice about the application process with any interested students! Ask for Carolyn Williams!
This University Career Center event is part of the 2026 Spring Career Readiness Week sponsored by Enterprise Mobility. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
5:00 p.m.
What is Research? (2026) will explore various natures, purposes, and roles of research across disciplines, fields, and areas. The event will consider frameworks of systematic and creative inquiry, including methods, designs, analyses, discoveries, collaborations, dissemination, ethics, integrity, diversity, media/technologies, and information environments.
This year delves into research in its many forms, including searching, critically investigating, and re-examining existing knowledge, as well as emerging functions and procedures in machine intelligence and computation. It will highlight pluralities of research pathways, examining time-honored approaches and new ways of knowing, precedents, issues, and futures. It considers challenges and possibilities that researchers face in today’s rapidly changing world, and ways to promote ethical, inclusive, and impactful research.
The event celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the Communication and Media Studies Doctoral Program in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon.
7:00–9:30 p.m.
The Robert D. Clark Honors College fourth annual Three Minute Thesis competition is an emerging tradition that celebrates graduating honors college students. Students have three minutes to cogently describe their capstone thesis project to a panel of judges and an audience of campus and community leaders, student peers, faculty, and prominent alumni. More than 200 graduating honors college students from nearly every field are eligible but only 10 earn the opportunity to compete in a final round for cash prizes.
Other university events of possible interest:
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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.
8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
The Student Activities Board invites you to view works by Ana Leovy in the Adell McMillan Gallery.
Based in Cancun, Mexico, Ana Leovy is a graphic design graduate, and holds a Masters in graphic design and illustration. Leovy is passionate about celebrating diversity through her work inspired by feelings, dreams and everyday life. Her art intends to represent strong confident characters living in vibrant worlds which are often a fusion between real life and imagination.
@analeovy
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Fall Workshop Registration Opens 📅 Monday, September 8th | ⏰ 12:00pm 📍 Register online at myemu.uoregon.edu
Fall Craft Center workshops open for registration at noon! Whether you’re a UO student, faculty, staff, or a community member, you’re invited to explore our wide range of hands-on workshops designed for all skill levels.
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Beginning Workshops – Perfect for newcomers, these classes introduce the basics of a medium such as ceramics, woodworking, jewelry, or sewing.
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Project-Based Workshops – Focused sessions where you create a finished piece, such as a handmade ring, glass ornament, or watercolor postcard set.
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Continuing Workshops – Multi-session courses that build on prior experience and allow you to deepen your skills.
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Seasonal Workshops – Short, festive classes themed around holidays and seasonal traditions.
Workshops are a great way to learn new skills, create something by hand, and connect with others in the Craft Center community. Workshop registration does not have a set end date. Registration remains open until a workshop is full, at which point you may add yourself to the waitlist.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
As the US research enterprise faces growing uncertainty, universities are facing challenges to sustain the infrastructure and momentum that drive discovery and innovation. The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) is at the center of national efforts to advocate for the stability and integrity of academic research.
Please join us as we host COGR President Matt Owens for a public talk on federal research advocacy and efforts to sustain university research infrastructure in the current climate.
COGR is a nonprofit organization that represents the interests of research-intensive universities and affiliated institutions in federal policy discussions. It plays a key role in advocating for policies that support university research, working closely with federal agencies and lawmakers to influence regulations related to funding, compliance, and research integrity.
Registration is required for both in-person and online attendance. You will be able to indicate your preferred modality when registering.
Note: In-person attendance is encouraged; hybrid format will be available via Zoom. Link will be provided to registrants prior to the event. upon registration.
This talk will provide insights into COGR’s current policy priorities, strategies for supporting the research community amid federal funding uncertainty, and how universities like the UO can remain engaged in national advocacy efforts. This is a timely opportunity for faculty, administrators, and research leaders to hear directly from one of our a leading organizations advancing federal research policy.
We hope you will join us for this important conversation.
3:30–6:00 p.m.
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 summer term (closed when classes are not in session), 3:30-6:00pm.
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.
1:30–2:00 p.m.
Open office drop-ins with UO undergraduate board trustee, David Mitrovčan Morgan.
Bring your questions: What’s working for you at UO? Where can the university do better? What do you want the UO of tomorrow to look like? What does the board actually even do?
The Ducks may be in the Big Ten, but the in-state rivalry lives on. Join us as Oregon takes on Oregon State Beavers. Reconnect with alumni, meet current students, and gear up to cheer on the Ducks. Come hungry, lots of great food and drinks to enjoy.
Tickets available for purchase. Register at https://uoaa.uoalumni.com/events/olaw2025
Time TBD. Tailgate will open two hours before kickoff.
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8:00 a.m.–11:59 p.m.
The Graduate Entrance Exams (GEE) in Music Theory, Aural Skills and History are mandatory for incoming music graduate students.
(NOTE: Students who are awarded a Graduate Employee (GE) position in music theory are exempt from the Music Theory & Aural Skills portion of the GEE.)
Passing the GEE determines eligibility for graduate-level music history and theory courses.
Please visit https://musicanddance.uoregon.edu/graduate-students-week-welcome for more information, including GEE study guides.
The Music Theory Entrace Exam will be available online starting Sunday 9/21/25 at 8:00 a.m. through Monday 9/22/25 at 8:00 p.m.
*Students will be added to the Canvas page by July 31. Be sure to check your email for a notification about this!
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
1:00–4:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
An informational welcome event for new UO students who fall into the non-traditional and veteran category, in which they can meet current UO staff and students, as well as outside groups, to feel welcome at our university.
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Graduate Entrance Exams (GEE) in Music Theory, Aural Skills and History are mandatory for incoming music graduate students.
(NOTE: Students who are awarded a Graduate Employee (GE) position in music theory are exempt from the Music Theory & Aural Skills portion of the GEE.)
Passing the GEE determines eligibility for graduate-level music history and theory courses.
Please visit https://musicanddance.uoregon.edu/graduate-students-week-welcome for more information, including GEE study guides.
1:00–2:30 p.m.
The Graduate Entrance Exams (GEE) in Music Theory, Aural Skills and History are mandatory for incoming music graduate students.
(NOTE: Students who are awarded a Graduate Employee (GE) position in music theory are exempt from the Music Theory & Aural Skills portion of the GEE.)
Passing the GEE determines eligibility for graduate-level music history and theory courses.
Please visit https://musicanddance.uoregon.edu/graduate-students-week-welcome for more information, including GEE study guides.
For Aural Skills, students will attend an in-person Dictation exam, followed by individual appointments for the Sight-Singing exam.
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Jazz transfer placement auditions and a theory advisory exam may be needed for incoming jazz studies majors with previous college-level jazz experience.
Visit the UO Jazz Website for more information.
Please reach out to Paul Krueger at kruegerp@uoregon.edu if you have any questions.
2:30–4:00 p.m.
The Graduate Entrance Exams (GEE) in Music Theory, Aural Skills and History are mandatory for incoming music graduate students.
(NOTE: Students who are awarded a Graduate Employee (GE) position in music theory are exempt from the Music Theory & Aural Skills portion of the GEE.)
Passing the GEE determines eligibility for graduate-level music history and theory courses.
Please visit https://musicanddance.uoregon.edu/graduate-students-week-welcome for more information, including GEE study guides.
For Aural Skills, students will attend an in-person Dictation exam, followed by individual appointments for the Sight-Singing exam.
All new graduate students in Jazz Music are required to attend the meeting.
4:00–5:00 p.m.
All new graduate students in Jazz Music are required to attend the meeting.
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Your introduction to campus life! Discover the incredible resources, services, and opportunities designed to fuel your success. Get ready for an engaging campus tour, meet-and-greet with key staff members, and dynamic small group activities that will kickstart your journey and connect you with your new community. Food provided. Register for this Campus Life Session.
***Students who are new to UO Portland, including transfer students from Eugene, are required to attend one full Campus Life Info Session of their choosing.
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Kick off the year right at the Graduate Student Welcome Lunch and Resource Fair! Come hang out with fellow new and returning grad students, explore the resource fair, and (best of all) enjoy some seriously delicious FREE food. You don’t want to miss it!
At the fair get connected with:
- UO Health Services
- Housing
- Student Funding
- Identity support groups
- Career Services
- Graduate student resources and more!
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Visit the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Oregon this fall for a moderated panel discussion featuring local music organizations in the Eugene-Springfield community. This event is hosted by OLLI-UO and is free and open to the public. This is the first in a series of educational visual and performing arts programs to take place throughout the year. Join us in learning more about our community’s cultural and educational offerings.
MUSIC PANEL PARTICIPANTS
- Katy Vizdal, Eugene Symphony
- Eunhye Grace Choi, Chamber Music Amici
- Wyatt True, Delgani String Quartet
- Shannon Rose-Peterson, The Jazz Station
- Ginevra Ralph, The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
- Kathie Hsieh, UO School of Music and Dance
- Brian McWhorter, Oregon Mozart Players
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Your introduction to campus life! Discover the incredible resources, services, and opportunities designed to fuel your success. Get ready for an engaging campus tour, meet-and-greet with key staff members, and dynamic small group activities that will kickstart your journey and connect you with your new community. Food provided. Register for this Campus Life Session.
***Students who are new to UO Portland, including transfer students from Eugene, are required to attend one full Campus Life Info Session of their choosing.
9:00–11:00 a.m.
All new and returning Music GEs are required to attend the meeting. Featuring introductions from select SOMD staff and a visit from the GTFF.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee in this area during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting.
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All new and returning graduate students who will be a Graduate Employee assigned to teach in the Keyboard Lab (FMB 111) during the 2025-26 Academic Year are required to attend the meeting. This orientation will cover the "house rules" required for this specialized classroom and the technology within.
1:00–2:30 p.m.
For Master’s Students in Music Performance, Jazz Studies, Conducting, and Graduate Performance Certificate
All incoming graduate students are required to attend their assigned Orientation & Academic Advising session. During this session, we will build your class schedule, register for classes, and make sample schedules
3:00–4:30 p.m.
For Music Doctoral Students (PhD & DMA)
All incoming graduate students are required to attend their assigned Orientation & Academic Advising session. During this session, we will build your class schedule, register for classes, and make sample schedules
3:00–5:30 p.m.
UO jazz ensembles (Big Bands, Combos, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) are open to all University of Oregon students (including part-time and Continuing Education students) by audition, regardless of major.
Auditions for the UO jazz ensembles are held during Week of Welcome each fall. A single audition is used to place students in Big Bands, Combos, Latin, and Guitar ensembles. Students auditioning for these ensembles in the Fall term need not re-audition in winter or spring terms.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Is your career truly aligned with your core values?
In today’s fast-moving world, many professionals rarely pause to reflect on their deepest beliefs—or how those beliefs shape their job satisfaction and long-term success. Yet when your work aligns with what matters most to you, you can experience more purpose, clarity, and fulfillment.
Join us for an interactive webinar with Lindsay Stamm, JD ’05, and learn how to:
- Discover your core values and what they mean for your career
- Assess whether your current role and work environment reflect those values
- Identify areas of disconnect that may be causing frustration or lack of motivation
- Explore practical steps to realign your professional path with what matters most
If you’re contemplating a career change—or simply want more meaning in your work—this session will equip you with the clarity and tools to take your next steps with confidence.
Learn more and register: https://uoaa.uoalumni.com/events/finding-fulfillment
6:30–8:30 p.m.
JazzArts Oregon Combo Auditions The JazzArts Oregon Combo is a small group of student musicians representing the University of Oregon’s Jazz Studies Program in concerts throughout the region. Ensemble members are chosen annually in a separate audition prior to the fall term of each school year. The group is open to students of any major. Auditions are held in a group format and judged by a faculty panel.
The Herbert T. Merker Scholarship Endowment A scholarship fund has generously been established by Herb Merker to support the JazzArts Oregon Combo. Herbert T. Merker Jazz Combo Scholarship recipients will comprise the group for the duration of their award year with each receiving a scholarship of app. $1,000 for the academic year. Recipients will be notified before the beginning of fall term.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Visit the McMillan Art Gallery from September 25th and October 28th to see work from Ugo Akabike.
Ugo Akabike is a University of Oregon Alum often thinking about being in a place where the sand is warm, the sky is cerulean blue, and the waves are barreling. Through his photographic endeavors he strives to capture the moments that we often think little of, but remember fondly in reflection. Though often choosing to say little with words, the images he produces announce themselves boldly through their captivating visual nature. Ugo would love to hear from you and what you think about his work! He challenges you to out to him on Instagram right now just to say hello.
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
UO jazz ensembles (Big Bands, Combos, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) are open to all University of Oregon students (including part-time and Continuing Education students) by audition, regardless of major.
Auditions for the UO jazz ensembles are held during Week of Welcome each fall. A single audition is used to place students in Big Bands, Combos, Latin, and Guitar ensembles. Students auditioning for these ensembles in the Fall term need not re-audition in winter or spring terms.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year for University Singers and UO Chamber Choir. Auditions are scheduled over three days; interested students need only to sign up for one audition slot. All UO students are welcome in any of our choirs. We have choirs appropriate for all experience levels, from people who have sung in a choir for many years, to people who would like to join a choir for the first time.
Please note that Chamber Choir (M/W 2:00 PM-2:50 PM & T/TH 12:00 PM-1:20 PM) and University Singers (MWF 11:00 AM-11:50 AM) audition in the fall only, and members commit for the entire year. Repertoire Singers (T/TH 3:00 PM-3:50 PM) will accept new members each term.
If you are interested in auditioning for choir but are unable to sign up for a Week of Welcome audition, please come to the first day of whichever choir you are interested in joining and we will arrange your audition at that time. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Paul at sjpaul@uoregon.edu.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Please have one song prepared – it can be an art song, aria, folk song, or musical theater piece. A pianist will be provided for you. You will also be asked to perform brief exercises that assess your range, aural skills, and music literacy level.
FIRST DAY OF EACH CHOIR
Chamber Choir: Monday, September 30: 2:00 PM-2:50 PM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163 Repertoire Singers: Tuesday, October 1: 3:00 PM-3:50 PM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163 University Singers: Monday, September 30: 11:00 AM-11:50 AM, Frohnmayer Music Building Room 163
QUESTIONS
Dr. Sharon J. Paul at sjpaul@uoregon.edu for questions about Chamber Choir or Repertoire Singers Dr. Melissa Brunkan at mbrunkan@uoregon.edu for questions about University Singers If you have general questions about the choirs, please feel free to contact either of us!
Required for graduate students and faculty assigned to teach MUE 392 Tech courses in the 2025-26 academic year.
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Required for graduate students and faculty assigned to teach MUE 392 Tech courses in the 2025-26 academic year.
All new undergraduate Music students in Composition and Music Performance are required to attend the orientation.
10:00–11:00 a.m.
All new undergraduate Music students in Composition and Music Performance are required to attend the orientation.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new and returning graduate students in Music Education are required to attend the meeting. Music Education faculty advisors will be present and review details specific to those students who hold a Music Ed GE in the 2025-26 academic year.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All new undergraduate Music students earning a Bachelor's of Arts or Bachelor's of Science degree in General Music, Music History & Culture, Music Technology, Music Theory, Applied Voice or Applied Piano are required to attend the orientation.
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All new and returning undergraduate Music Education majors are required to attend the meeting.
Get to know your cohort, meet Music Education faculty, and learn about NAfME (National Association for Music Education) from current members.
noon
For details about what to prepare, or general questions, please contact Dr. Alexandre Dossin.
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
1:00–2:30 p.m.
For Master’s Students in Musicology, Music Theory, Music Education, Music Composition, and Intermedia Music Technology
All incoming graduate students are required to attend their assigned Orientation & Academic Advising session. During this session, we will build your class schedule, register for classes, and make sample schedules
All new undergraduate Music Education majors are required to attend the orientation, (which is separate from the Music Education Undergraduate meeting).
1:00–2:00 p.m.
All new undergraduate Music Education majors are required to attend the orientation, (which is separate from the Music Education Undergraduate meeting).
2:00–3:00 p.m.
This workshop, intended for international graduate students, introduces well-established processes for positioning onerself to execute a focused and successful US-based job search. Take away a four-step framework to optimize your job search game plan. Learn how to:
- Efficiently target companies that sponsor H-1B visas and hire international students
- Cultivate professional connections through strategic networking and informational interviews
- Leverage your story, skills, expertise, your university network, and brand to achieve your goals
- Practice how to use your cultural diversity as an advantage
Register for this workshop, offered by Interstride, at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iS5PU0CsSNuRAqbjkrSPsg#/registration
2:15–3:30 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
All new undergraduate Jazz Studies majors are required to attend the orientation, (which is separate from the Undergraduate Jazz Majors meeting).
3:00–4:00 p.m.
All new undergraduate Jazz Studies majors are required to attend the orientation, (which is separate from the Undergraduate Jazz Majors meeting).
3:30–5:00 p.m.
UO jazz ensembles (Big Bands, Combos, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) are open to all University of Oregon students (including part-time and Continuing Education students) by audition, regardless of major.
Auditions for the UO jazz ensembles are held during Week of Welcome each fall. A single audition is used to place students in Big Bands, Combos, Latin, and Guitar ensembles. Students auditioning for these ensembles in the Fall term need not re-audition in winter or spring terms.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Professor Paul Krueger, Director of Jazz Studies, is your contact for questions, kruegerp@uoregon.edu
3:45–5:00 p.m.
Auditions for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students from all majors. Personnel for the various orchestras, bands, and wind ensembles will be formed from these auditions. Participation in the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band requires in-person auditions. Participation in Campus Band and Campus Orchestra does not require an audition.
Please visit the ensemble website for audition information, including excerpts (available August 1st) and sign-ups.
Dr. Dennis Llinas is your contact for questions, dllinas@uoregon.edu
This event is open to CHC faculty and staff, new students in the Clark Honors College and their families only.
4:00–5:30 p.m.
This event is open to CHC faculty and staff, new students in the Clark Honors College and their families only.
4:00–6:00 p.m.
The University Opera Ensemble is open to all members of the university community by audition only. All SOMD music majors must have their studio teacher's permission to participate.
SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION
WHAT TO PREPARE
- Fill out an Audition Information sheet (will be provided at audition).
- Bring a resumé and headshot, if you have one.
- One aria performed by memory and sung in French/Italian/German/Spanish.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A pianist will be provided.
- Rehearsals and coachings can be arranged with Dr. Gustavo Castro the week before and the week of Week of Welcome. Contact Dr. Castro at gcastro@uoregon.edu.
- Send Dr. Gustavo Castro any questions you may have at gcastro@uoregon.edu.