June 2023
Join us for the 2023 graduation celebration on Tykeson Lawn and Chapman Hall. For further event details, please contact CHC at 541-346-5437.
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 graduation celebration on Tykeson Lawn and Chapman Hall. For further event details, please contact CHC at 541-346-5437.
Other university events of possible interest:
June 2023
11:00–11:50 a.m.
Join the Duck Nest and the AEC for a weekly mindfulness meditation series during spring term. We will explore practices to reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, and enhance focus and concentration.
noon
Meet with Counseling Services Mariko Lin at the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (Oregon Hall-Room 130) or click here: https://zoom.us/j/99147472563
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 – Tuesday noon 2PM or see Mariko at the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (Oregon Hall-Room 130):
2:45 p.m.
Interested Queer or Bollywood films? Join us for a screening of Badhaai Do, a film about an Indian lavender marriage. The screening will be at the Broadway Metro Theater at 2:45pm on June 6 (doors will open at 2:25pm)!
Note: Transport will NOT be provided.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the SSC's Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, veggies, and other food. Distribution starts around 2:45 p.m. and will continue until the food runs out. Bring a bag and your student ID!
There will be no Produce Drop the week of spring break (3/28).
4:00 p.m.
The Grocery Shuttle is a free transportation service sponsored by the Duck Nest Wellness Center in collaboration with Duck Rides. The Grocery Shuttle aims to increase food accessibility by providing weekly rides for students, staff, and faculty members to affordable grocery stores that are located farther away from campus, including Trader Joes, WinCo, culturally specific markets, and local growers. During Spring 2023, the shuttle runs Tuesdays and Sundays at 4pm. 15 spots are available per shuttle. Pickup is at the EMU Amphitheater, and riders can choose to be dropped off at HEDCO Education Building or the Knight Law Center. Participants will have an hour to shop before being transported back to campus. Participants must reserve their spot on the Grocery Shuttle in advance. Walk-ons may be accepted if space is available. Click here to learn more and book your spot: https://calendly.com/ducknest/grocery-shuttle-1
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Are you questioning or exploring your gender identity or sexuality? Come to the QCrew, a student group that provides a safe space for people to question in community.
Meetings are Tuesdays (even weeks only) at 4pm. We meet in the Elm Room (EMU 210). No previous meetings are necessary, and worksheets will be provided! This is our final session for the term, look for more opportunities in the Fall!
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Museum exhibits open 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Performance at 6:00 p.m.
Join us as we kick off National Pride Month with Soromundi! Bring your own blanket, low chairs, picnic, and comfortable outdoor attire to enjoy songs by our local lesbian chorus in the Museum's Native Plant Courtyard.
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Join Women in Business in celebrating a year of personal, professional, and community growth!
Our end of year garden party will take place at Alton Baker Park pavilion one.
Anyone and everyone is welcome. Wear a sundress and bring your friends, roommates and partners to the park for a sunny evening of awards, activities, food, and making new connections.
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.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In the 1960s – 1990s, hundreds of young women who identified as lesbians came to Eugene. They founded organization's central to the city and provided leadership for community service agencies. They created lesbian magazines, photographs, music, films, dance performances, theater, and art. They influenced Oregon's political landscape and contributed to the larger LGBTQ movement.
Come discover stories about the Eugene lesbian community from the women who created and sustained it.
Join us in the EMU Amphitheater in celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ joy !
noon
Join us in the EMU Amphitheater in celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ joy !
2:00–4:00 p.m.
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.
A small produce drop in the QA3 office (EMU 022) that has new produce available every Wednesday, and will stay through Friday of that week!
2:30–5:00 p.m.
A small produce drop in the QA3 office (EMU 022) that has new produce available every Wednesday, and will stay through Friday of that week!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Meet with Counseling Services Carolyn Meiller, who specializes in working with LGBTQ students, 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 - Wednesday 3-5PM or see Carolyn at Peterson 203:
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays during the fall, winter, spring, and summer terms (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#)
The Student Food Pantry is open to all college students in the greater Eugene area. The pantry provides free supplemental food for college studnets. 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.
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Join the International Business and Economics Club for a chance to connect with business professionals over a formal dinner. This event will be fully catered and is free to all UO students. In addition, there will be guest speakers and cultural performances. If you are a UO student looking to expand your network or a UO faculty or business professional looking to connect with UO students, this event is for you!
While black tie attire is not required, it is highly encouraged and at least semi-formal attire is required. For more information and updates regarding this event, please follow @uo.ibec on Instagram.
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come grab a study kit to help get you though the final finals of the year! 500 kits are available with: note pad, energy drink, pen, highlighter, candy, toy, and other fun items.
Free Jamba Juice while supplies last.
Funded by the Center for Student Invovlement, EMU Board, and UOPD.
Donations from Bigfoot Beverages, Holden Center, Lundquist College of Business, and Student Activities Board.
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Do you get easily distracted while studying? Is it helpful for you to have a quiet environment to study in, but not as quiet as the library? Do you want to explore the benefit of fidget tools while studying? This study space might be especially helpful for you if you would like support with focus, accountability, and motivation.
The Duck Nest and the AEC will provide the space, facilitators, and some materials to help you start or complete your academic tasks!
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Meet with Counseling Services Juliene Fresnedi, who specializes in working with LGBTQ, ADPI and international 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 - Thursday 2-4PM or see Nikki at the Multicultural Center (EMU 109m):
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Meet with Counseling Services Rachel Barloon, at Global Scholars Hall Room 130 or click here: https://zoom.us/j/92058889528
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 - Tuesday 4-6PM:
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Celebrate World Oceans Day at the museum. Meet museum paleontologists and get up-close with fossils that tell the story of Oregon's ancient coast, from sea stars to whales and dolphins. Discover how museum collections are helping us better understand future climate change.
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, chef-prepared, delicious, and nutritious weekly meal - with two access points. Join other students for community-style dining at 6:30pm or arrive anytime between 6:45-7:30pm to pick up a hot meal to-go. This program is exploring creative ways to continute cooking education and community-building, so you are also invited to sign up to be part of the team preparing the meal!
Details available at begoodsoil.org/hearthandtable and @hearthandtableck on Instagram.
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Talk title: "Aging in the Coronary Microcirculation: Influence of Sex, Mitochondria, and Cell Therapy Interventions”
Abstract of talk:
In aging post-menopausal women, Coronary Microvascular Disease (CMD) leads to hyperconstricted tone, reduced perfusion and chronic micro-ischemia with angina. This is in line with our previous data that show that aged female rats exhibit dilatory dysfunction similar to males, but show hyperconstriction to agonists in opposition to what was observed in males as they age. We have shown an age-related increase in coronary microvascular ROS alongside increased prooxidant gene and protein expression associated with blunted vasodilation. Adipose Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) is a heterogenous cell population that reduces vascular ROS to improve vasodilation. Oxidative stress with aging may be mediated by mitochondrial dysfunction, including fission/fusion imbalance. This presentation will describe our efforts in reversing age-related coronary microvascular dysfunction in aging females via SVF therapy and our most recent use of a mitochondrial-targeted diet to alter fission/fusion relationship.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Join us for a conversation over Zoom with Melanie Mitchell about her book Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans. The book takes a deep dive into the history, science, and ethics of AI, exploring questions like what makes machines "intelligent" and how we can ensure that AI serves humanity in the best way possible. This is the final meeting of the UO Libraries Data Services Book Club, but you don't need to have read the book to enjoy this conversation about the latest developments in large language models and artificial intelligence. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the future of AI, this is a must-attend event! Join us in the Knight Library DREAM Lab for coffee and cookies, or drop in over Zoom. Either way, please register so we know to expect you!
Melanie Mitchell is Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. She is the author or editor of six books and numerous scholarly papers in the fields of artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and complex systems. Her book Complexity: A Guided Tour (Oxford University Press) won the 2010 Phi Beta Kappa Science Book Award and was named by Amazon.com as one of the ten best science books of 2009.
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Meet with Counseling Services Juliene Fresnedi, who specializes in working with LGBTQ, ADPI and international students, at the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (Oregon Hall-Room 130) or click here: https://zoom.us/j/92243720320
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 - Friday 1PM-3PM or see Juliene at the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (Oregon Hall-Room 130):
2:30–3:45 p.m.
The UO School of Accounting welcomes Edwige Cheynel from Washington University in St. Louis. Contact Professor Jaewoo Kim for additional information.
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Join the AASU for an evening of coloring and socialization to relax before finals! We will have both disability and non-disability-themed coloring sheets! We also will have assorted board games available. We will be in the Lease Crutcher room from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Friday, June 9th 2023. The Lease Crutcher room is on the ground floor of the EMU near the Women's Center and the QA3 Room. It has lots of windows.
Accessibility Information: The Lease Crutcher room is a wheelchair-accessible space. We will have velvet tactile coloring sheets and extra thick crayons for those who would benefit from them! Please contact us with any additional access needs at aability@uoregon.edu
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We will consider three works of adventure that become increasingly psychological as we move from ancient Greece to the present time. Homer’s Odyssey (700 B.C.?), George Eliot’s ;Silas Marner (1861) and Virginia Woolf’s The Waves (1931) all present a hero or heroine on a quest. For Odysseus, the goal is home, for Silas Marner, it is at first gold and then the love of a child, and for Bernard, Rhoda and others of Woolf’s twentieth century novel it is immersion in collective community, of being a wave among waves. In this seminar, we will study the epic structure of blocking the protagonist from his or her goal with a follow-up of a final celebration of arriving at the destination. We will also study what we mean by “epic style,” or the grand way the poet or novelist finds in narrating his or her subject. As one great literary critic put it, epic “is nearest of all literary forms to the wish-fulfillment dream.” The seminar will be a balance of lecture and discussion with excerpts presented from DVDs and audio CDs.
Readings to acquire on your own:
Homer’s Odyssey. Richmond Lattimore’s translation recommended. Harper Perennial Modern Classics (2007)
George Eliot’s Silas Marner. Penguin Classics (2007). Editor David Carroll.
Virginia Woolf The Waves. Annotated Edition, Mariner Books (2006). Editor Mark Hussey.
Reading Assignments and Overall Plan
Week 1: Homer’s Odyssey (700 B.C.?). Books 1-13. General Historical Background. Overview of epic structures. Discussion of Odysseus’s character and the other dramatis personae in the book.
Week 2: Homer’s Odyssey Continued. Books 16, 22-24. Discussion, in particular, of the father-son reunion and the controversial “justice” of the ending.
Week 3: George Eliot’s Silas Marner (1861). The evolution of the novel form in England. George Eliot’s biography. Presentation of the “anonymous hero.” Discussion of the ambiguities surrounding the characters and their quests.
Week 4. Virginia Woolf’s The Waves (1931). Virginia Woolf’s inheritance of the psychological novel tradition. Her biography. Discussion of her modification of the epic tradition. Analysis of the cast of complex characters and voices.
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Henry Alley is Professor Emeritus of Literature in the Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring with a walk and talk in and around the museum's Glenn Starlin Native Plant Courtyard guided by members of Native Plant Society of Oregon, Emerald Chapter. With more than 40 species, the courtyard offers a rich array of plant life that have supported thriving Indigenous cultures for millennia.
7:30 p.m.
Who knew people with disabilities had so many tender and hilarious stories to tell?
We did.
An original musical play by and starring UO students with disabilities and local disability communities.
The Hope Theatre is in the Miller Theatre Complex at the University of Oregon, 1109 Old Campus Lane or 1231 University Avenue, next to the Dads Gates EMX Station, just before East 11th Avenue merges with Franklin Boulevard. UO Parking across East 11th Avenue from the theater is free during showtimes. There are ADA parking spots in this lot, and seven more past the theater entrance on the south side of the Miller Theatre Complex building.
2:00 p.m.
Who knew people with disabilities had so many tender and hilarious stories to tell?
We did.
An original musical play by and starring UO students with disabilities and local disability communities.
The Hope Theatre is in the Miller Theatre Complex at the University of Oregon, 1109 Old Campus Lane or 1231 University Avenue, next to the Dads Gates EMX Station, just before East 11th Avenue merges with Franklin Boulevard. UO Parking across East 11th Avenue from the theater is free during showtimes. There are ADA parking spots in this lot, and seven more past the theater entrance on the south side of the Miller Theatre Complex building.
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Meet with a Counseling Services staff member who specializes in working with graduate students. Click here: https://zoom.us/j/99378816150
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 - Monday 3- 5PM: https://zoom.us/j/99378816150
4:00–5:30 p.m.
The Grocery Shuttle is a free transportation service sponsored by the Duck Nest Wellness Center in collaboration with Duck Rides. The Grocery Shuttle aims to increase food accessibility by providing weekly rides for students, staff, and faculty members to affordable grocery stores that are located farther away from campus, including Trader Joes, WinCo, culturally specific markets, and local growers. During spring 2023, the shuttle runs Tuesdays and Sundays at 4pm. 15 spots are available per shuttle. Pickup is at the EMU Amphitheater, and riders can choose to be dropped off at HEDCO Education Building or the Knight Law Center. Participants will have an hour to shop before being transported back to campus. Participants must reserve their spot on the Grocery Shuttle in advance. Walk-ons may be accepted if space is available. Click here to learn more and book your spot: https://calendly.com/ducknest/grocery-shuttle-1
4:00–4:45 p.m.
Learn more about the Master of Science in Finance degree program and have the chance to ask questions and get all the details on the program, including its curriculum, admissions requirements, career outcomes, and more. This event will be helpful for anyone considering applying to the Master of Science in Finance program or still deciding if the field of finance is right for them.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Shopping for the science grad in your life? Head to the museum store! From geoscience water bottles to chemistry-themed jewelry, we've got the perfect science-themed gift. Enjoy special UO Commencement Weekend discounts on jewelry, pint glasses, cards, and much more. Take 10 percent off any non-consignment item (20 percent off for MNCH members and UO faculty and staff) and take home a free canvas tote with your purchase of $50 or more.
9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The University of Oregon's Environment Initiative (EI) presents a virtual convening, "What do new historic federal funding opportunities mean for Oregon?"
This half-day webinar will feature experts, including representatives of federal and state agencies, who will summarize recent historic legislation—the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—and explain opportunities that this legislation presents for Oregon. The IIJA and IRA together provide billions of dollars in incentives, grants, and loans to support new infrastructure investments in the areas of clean energy, sustainable transportation, and other efforts to address climate change. Join the webinar to learn about the possible impacts for Oregon businesses, government entities, and citizens.
Click the following link to see more event details and RSVP: https://environment.uoregon.edu/IRAconvening.
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Join LGBTESS for the 27th Lavender Graduation Celebration at the University of Oregon! The ceremony will be celebrating UO's 2SLGBTQIA3+ graduates. Undergraduates and graduate students are welcome! Graduates must RSVP for themselves and their guests by May 21 via this form: https://tinyurl.com/lavendergrad2023 Join us on Friday, June 16th, 4:30-6:30 p.m. PST in the EMU Ballroom for our 2023 Lavender Graduation to celebrate the accomplishments, education, perseverance, resilience, leadership, and advocacy of UO LGBTQIA+ graduate and undergraduate students! More links Nominate students, staff, and faculty for Lavender Awards: https://tinyurl.com/lavenderawards2023 Create crafts/goodies for graduates: link coming soon!
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 Black Grad Celebration at the University of Oregon!
This event celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of those undergraduate, graduate, and law students who are Black, African-American, and/or of the African Diaspora. This ceremony commemorates the hard work and dedication that our Black students have endured to get to this point in history not only at the University of Oregon but in a global society.
This year the ceremony will be co-hosted by the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center and the Alliance of Black Student Organizations.
Black Grad Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 16th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (PST) with a reception to follow at the LRP Black Cultural Center.
This in-person ceremony will recognize graduates and we will have speakers to honor our graduates.
Registration Deadlines:
Graduating Seniors - Friday, May 19, 2023 Guest - Deadline Friday, June 2, 20237:00–9:00 p.m.
University of Oregon Disability Studies warmly welcomes our campus community, family, friends, and supporters to a Commencement Weekend celebration. The festivities include:
Honor cord ceremony for our 2022-3 Disability Studies Minor graduates
Passing of leadership from Prof. Betsy Wheeler to our new director, Dr. Brian Trapp
Celebrating the continuation, future, and community of UO Disability Studies
Refreshments (gf and vegan options), nonalcoholic drinks, and dancing!
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Presented by the UO Black Alumni Network in partnership with National Association of Real Estate Brokers Oregon Chapter and Umpqua Home Lending
How do wealthy people get their wealth? How do you build your net worth? It's simple—wealth is built by acquiring and leveraging assets. Whether inherited or not, at some point someone in the family’s lineage acquired and leveraged assets. Building assets is simply increasing the amount of money or access to money that you have by acquiring “things” that have present or future monetary value. Increasing your appreciating assets and minimizing your liabilities is the key to building wealth, but it's easier said than done. This is especially true if you are starting from a deficit and haven’t been exposed to the tools and strategies to create wealth. In part two of our Black Wealth series, we'll be exploring different types of assets and how to get started with building wealth, as well as strategies for leveraging those assets to maximize your returns and achieve your financial goals. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned investor, this session is a great opportunity to connect with others in the community and learn from the best. Join us for an engaging and interactive conversation on building wealth through strategic asset acquisition and management. Our panel of experts will be on hand to offer guidance and practical tips, while also facilitating an open discussion where attendees can share their own experiences and insights. Brunch, catered by a local black-owned business, will be provided for in person guests. Space is limited, so be sure to register early to secure your spot. We can't wait to see you there for this special family-style conversation about building black wealth.
noon
Celebrate Juneteenth in Eugene’s Alton Baker Park commemorating African American freedom through the richness of our presence. Check out the amazing performances, family friendly activities, and the best of Eugene's Black-owned businesses. Our UO Black Alumni Network is a sponsor and will be volunteering at the booth hosted by UO Government & Community Relations. Stop by the UO booth to say hi and learn more about the thriving UO Black Alumni community!
From the Juneteenth Celebration Eugene hosts: "In an effort to educate our community, show the richness of our presence, and create a gathering space to honor the Black community, members of the Black community are organizing a Juneteenth Celebration. This year's theme is: Black Hair Matters!
Alton Baker Park will be the nucleus of Lane County's vibrant Black community on June 18. Join us in celebration of freedom and to honor this important day in the history of the United States.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of African-American slaves. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the US since 1865. The day was recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Juneteenth’s commemoration is on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865, announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas, which was the last state of the Confederacy with institutional slavery. All are welcome to join in the celebration!"
Join us for the 2023 graduation celebration on Tykeson Lawn and Chapman Hall. For further event details, please contact CHC at 541-346-5437.
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 graduation celebration on Tykeson Lawn and Chapman Hall. For further event details, please contact CHC at 541-346-5437.
4:30–7:30 p.m.
Come kick off the summer season Thursday evening at the museum! The Lane Audubon Society, the McKenzie River Watershed Council, and the McKenzie River Discovery Center will share the many ways we can study, protect, and enjoy Oregon's amazing waterways. Swing by the museum store to check out our collection of fun and unique gifts for the nature-lover in your life.
July 2023
6:35 p.m.
Join the Lane County Ducks at PK Park for UO Alumni Night with the Eugene Emeralds! The Lane County Ducks alumni chapter and the Eugene Emeralds are teaming up to raise scholarship funds for current and future students from Lane County attending the University of Oregon. The Eugene Emeralds will be donating $5 of every ticket sale through our special link to the Lane County Ducks Academic Scholarship Fund! Bring your family, friends, fellow Ducks—anyone who’s interested in kicking back and having a fun night out cheering on the Ems at the ballpark. There will be food, drinks, a fun atmosphere, and of course, baseball! The Lane County Ducks will have an information table on the concourse for anyone interested in learning more about the chapter. (Or for anyone who just wants to stop by and say hello!)
Tickets
$12 per ticket $5 of every ticket sale is donated to the Lane County Ducks Scholarship Fund that supports students from Lane County attending the University of Oregon.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us in our native plant courtyard for hands-on, bilingual English-Spanish activities that will spark your child's curiosity about our past, present, and future.
Pounce like a saber tooth cat, move like a mammoth, and flap like a prehistoric monster bird! Get moving as you discover how these and other ancient animals ran, swam, leaped, climbed, and ate their way through Oregon’s past. Explore fossils, bones, and teeth while comparing ancient animals to those living in Oregon today.
Family Fun in the Sun is perfect for families with children ages three and up.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers free admission on the first Friday of the month. Investigate Oregon's amazing fossils and ecosystems, and delve into its cultural history—from the First Americans at Paisley Caves to the dynamic cultures of today's Tribes.
8:00 a.m.
The Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance is a network of professionals and institutions driven to advancing student success through financial wellness.
Hosted by the UO Financial Wellness Center (FWC).
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us to learn the story of the Tribes and Bands of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon with a special tour led by Tribal specialists. Discover the resiliency of the land and of the people who have lived here since time immemorial. Cost is $60 per person, and $45 for MNCH members. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Transportation from the museum and back, admission to museum, snacks, and water will be provided. BYO lunch. Visit https://mnch.uoregon.edu/learn/excursions to learn more or to register.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us in our native plant courtyard for hands-on, bilingual English-Spanish activities that will spark your child's curiosity about our past, present, and future.
The world of science, technology, engineering, and math is stronger when it includes diverse voices and different perspectives. Join us to celebrate a new generation of STEM superheroes with a variety of hands-on science and engineering activities for all ages.
Family Fun in the Sun is perfect for families with children ages three and up.
August 2023
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us in our native plant courtyard for hands-on, bilingual English-Spanish activities that will spark your child's curiosity about our past, present, and future.
Build a shelter, design a boat, weave a shoe, or invent a fishing tool! Try out your own engineering skills while discovering technologies designed by the first engineers in Oregon. Native American people have long used science and engineering to create effective tools, homes, clothing, cooking methods and more—passing this knowledge down through generations. Many of these innovations are still being used today!
Family Fun in the Sun is perfect for families with children ages three and up.