Every year, the JSMA partners with the University of Oregon’s Common Reading—campuswide programming around a shared book and its themes—to organize a Common Seeing exhibition that explores and expands on the Common Reading through visual art. The 2020-21 novel is This is My America by UO Assistant Vice Provost for Advising, Kimberly Johnson. The Common Reading’s charge of Listen. Learn. Act. incorporates different bodies of work across multiple platforms, focusing on Blackness, Black experience, and dismantling racism. The works on view in this year’s Common Seeing, on loan from the collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer, are by Black American artists Hank Willis Thomas (American, b. 1976) and Alison Saar (American, b. 1956). Their art compels us to look, listen, learn, and act.

The JSMA believes that art can move people to change. As an academic art museum, it is critical for us to listen, learn, and act in order to build trust and understanding. We are committed to the advancement of anti-racism in museum culture and diverse and equitable approaches in our work. The JSMA’s exhibitions and public programs strive to amplify multiple perspectives, experiences, and voices. LOOK. Listen. Learn. Act. is generously made possible by the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation.

 

Image: Alison Saar (American, b. 1956). Sorrow’s Kitchen (detail), 2020. Wood, tin, acrylics, spray tar, ceiling tin and linoleum, 28 x 12 x 10 in. Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer (Photo Credit: L.A. Louver).  

 

Artist Statement:

Pea Baby is a series of illustrations telling the tale of Angela, who happens to swallow a holy pea. This pea has chosen Angela, much like the Lord chose the Virgin Mary to give birth to Jesus. And so, Angela gives birth to a pea baby. In this series, I wanted to return to a childhood fear I had growing up in Catholic School in which God suddenly chose me to give birth to the next Jesus. I would imagine this scenario to test my own faith in God, and was frightened by the part of myself that wanted to tell Him, 'No, I don't want to give birth to Jesus.' Returning to this fear as a queer young adult is very interesting; I think it grasps a lot of complications that exist within my relationship to Catholicism.

 

*UO ID required to visit the gallery in person. Virtual artist talk / tour will be available via Visual Arts Team Instagram (@uovisualarts) and Facebook (@visualartsteam).*

This exhibition manifests the Printmaking area in the College of Design, exhibiting works by undergraduate students Lily Cronn, Benjamin Gregg, Laneate Vang, and graduate student Noelle Herceg. Some selected works in Letterpress are also included. Ranging from traditional techniques of relief, intaglio, screenprint, letterpress, to unique and unconventional works on paper and textiles, this exhibition encompasses the diversity of mark that printmaking can achieve.

 

*UO ID required to visit the gallery in person. Virtual artist talk / tour will be available via Visual Arts Team Instagram (@uovisualarts) and Facebook (@visualartsteam).*

As the world transitioned to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, everything possible was shifted online. This included the University of Oregon's universal intervention, Get Explicit 101, focused on creating a healthy and respectful campus culture and ending sexual violence. Normally a 90-minute in-person workshop facilitated by approximately 60 facilitators, Get Explicit was transitioned onto Zoom in a 60-minute webinar and 30-minute breakout group format.

Throughout the process, the 60 facilitators were asked about their experiences. Their feedback served as the foundation of this presentation detailing their experience creating connections through online programming and the effect that their participation in Get Explicit had on their student and personal lives. Please join us as we explore what preventionists, supervisors, and students can take away from this ~unprecedented~ year of pandemic programming.

If you are craving social connection and want to chat with a friendly peer, check out Peer Wellness Chit Chats. Our Peer Wellness Advocates are volunteers with a little extra training in campus resources and college student wellness who can talk with you about anything you want. Many people utilize Chit Chats to talk about feelings of loneliness, difficulty adjusting to college life, and so much more!

You can drop in using the links below or pre-schedule an appointment at: https://calendly.com/ducknest/virtual-peer-wellness

MONDAYS 9:30- 11:00 AM : https://uoregon.zoom.us/meeting/tJIrcemorDIjH9eKS3OpfjahHCVVR1YyiSRX/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCuqD0qGtacuRyERowABI_oc_TzplhEgvpYtyy2LDBVaAL-HsF0BIAuKcHZ

TUESDAYS 2:00-3:30 PM: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/92330798530

THURSDAYS 12:30-2:00 PM: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/3153347617

 

Sign-up or drop-by to have an in-person chat with one of our Peer Wellness Advocates. If you are struggling with homesickness, trying to make friends, having a problem they'd like to talk through, or simply wanting to talk with an understanding person then this is the opportunity for you. This isn't counseling, but rather a space to talk with a fellow student and someone who understands what you are going through.

You can sign up ahead of time for slots at https://calendly.com/ducknest.

**If you don't feel comfortable or are unable to come to the Duck Nest we're also have virtual options listed on our calendly page. If these times do not work you can always email us at peerhealth@uoregon.edu to set up a time.

Stop by the Duck Nest** to learn more about SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) and get help with the application. Find out more about food security programs at UO too!

You can sign up ahead of time for slots at https://calendly.com/ducknest.

**If you don't feel comfortable or are unable to come to the Duck Nest we're happy to offer these chats online. Just email us at peerhealth@uoregon.edu to let us know and set up a time

Longer and sunnier days are ahead. What are you doing to take care of yourself this spring term? This workshop is for students who are interested in learning about the importance of self-care and ways to start, improve, or adjust self-care routines. This workshop is free and open to UO students, faculty, and staff. 

The University Career Center's practice interview program is a safe place to practice interview skills, gain confidence and receive interview feedback from an experienced hiring professional. Guest employers volunteer their time to interview students and provide them with immediate feedback on their interviewing skills. Interviews at this time will be on a familiar video platform (i.e. Zoom, Teams, etc). 


Interviews are 30 minutes in length - ~20 minutes for the interview and ~10 minutes for feedback from the interviewer. 
Students will not interview for a specific position but should be prepared to respond to general behavior interview questions. 
Students DO NOT have to have specific interest in the organization in order to participate--the goal is to get practice interview experience.


 Why Sign-up for a Practice Interview?


Knowing what to expect and how to prepare will lead to successful future interviews. Success begins with preparation.
You will receive immediate interview feedback from our guest employer and professional hiring manager.
Practice makes better! Get a jump start on your job search, boost your interview skills and increase your chances for a successful interview the next time you're in front of an employer.



Interview with Confidence with these Tips & Resources


Career Center resources: https://career.uoregon.edu/interviewing-tips-and-resources
Career Center’s Big Interview – a new free online interviewing program that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build confidence. Click “Register” button and use your “@uoregon.edu” email address to access: https://uoregon.biginterview.com
Handshake's "How to Make a Good Impression in a Virtual Job Interview”: https://learn.joinhandshake.com/students/how-to-make-a-good-impression-in-a-virtual-job-interview/
 


Sign-up for Practice Interviews in Handshake:


Sign in to Handshake with your Duck ID and upload your resume if you have not done so yet.
Under “Jobs” select “On-Campus Interviews” then search by organization name or key words.
Select the practice interview position, review position and sign-up deadlines. Attach resumes submit and sign-up for a 30-minute interview time slot provided.


THIS IS A PRACTICE INTERVIEW and is a program of the University Career Center's Campus Recruiting Program. Missing a scheduled practice interview is unprofessional and guarantees disqualification from Handshake privileges. View Policies here for more information (http://career.uoregon.edu/about/programs/campus-recruiting/policies).
 

Please contact Tina Haynes if you have questions about this opportunity.
Tina Haynes, Employer Engagement Coordinator
UO Career Center | thaynes@uoregon.edu

Reserve your snack pack for the Queer Film Festival and join us April 23-25 for a weekend of LGBTQ+ speakers, films, and connections. 

To reserve a snack pack: tinyurl.com/QFFSnackPack
 
Please note the pick-up time and location for your snack pack:
Black Cultural Center Patio
Thursday April 22, 2021
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
 
You may select 1:
A) Snack Pack: 
Microwave popcorn
House-made popcorn toppings:
                -Garlic parmesan
                -Chocolate coconut
Individual candy: Skittles & M&Ms
Classic Red 34" Red Rope
Gaga Oreo inspired rainbow cupcakes
Bubly - (2) cans per box, 2 colors per box
 
B) Chromatica Oreo Pack

Meet, learn, and socialize with other like-minded folks! All experience levels welcome. MUST BE 18+

https://uoregon.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2tczfQozQESbrD-M8LX9HQ

Stephon Alexander, professor of physics at Brown University and the president of the National Society of Black Physicists will give a talk “What a Scientist Learned from Jazz about Innovation” via Zoom as a guest of the UO Physics Department. The event will be hosted by the OHC and sponsored by the OHC’s Endowment for Public Outreach in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities.

Alexander, who was born in Trinidad and moved the U.S. at eight, is a theoretical physicist specializing in cosmology, particle physics, and quantum gravity (String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity). He has held previous appointments at Stanford University, Imperial College, Penn State, Dartmouth, and Haverford College. He is Executive Director of the Harlem Gallery of Science and an Affiliate Professor in Africana Studies at Brown.

Alexander, a jazz saxophonist, also explores interconnections between music, physics, mathematics, and technology though recordings, performance, teaching, and public lectures. He has performed and collaborated with Will Calhoun, Brian Eno, Marc Cary, Vernon Reid, Ronnie Burrage, and Jaron Lanier. He authored the book The Jazz of Physics: The Secret Link Between Music and the Structure of the Universe published in 2017, which uses jazz to answer physics’ most vexing questions about the past and future of the universe. Following the great minds that first drew the links between music and physics—a list including Pythagoras, Kepler, Newton, Einstein, and Rakim—The Jazz of Physics reveals that the ancient poetic idea of the “Music of the Spheres,” clarifies confounding issues in physics.

 

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, there have been innumerable escalated acts of xenophobic, Sinophobic and misogynistic violence towards our East and South-East Asian community members. In light of the shootings that occurred in Atlanta, when so few are publicly doing so, it’s important to validate and name the racialized and sexualized nature of this violent incident. Specifically, this has highlighted the nuance of how East & South-East Asian women experience harassment and sexual violence in USA. For a variety of reasons, it is understandable that folks are grieving, fearful, feeling alone among others. It is so important for us to come together – whether we are on-campus or not – as a community to support one another through these difficult times.

It is easy to feel alone and fearful; we believe community healing is integral to our individual growth and feelings of safety. It is especially important to center the experiences of our East and South-East Asian community members as we collectively address what effective racial justice work means here in the Eugene/Springfield area.

 

Thus, we are honoured to host Dr. Ron Miyaguchi, licensed psychologist, who will be facilitating a closed processing space which is open to any ADPI identifying individuals. Since this is online, anybody can participate and do not have to be affiliated with the University of Oregon or live in Lane County.

 

During May, we will be offering a follow-up open listening session with UO administrators and allies for those interested in attending and learning how to better support our ADPI community members. More details soon.

This event is a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) in May. For other SAAM events, please lookout for the Teal SAAM 2021 banner on UO events and visit https://dos.uoregon.edu/svpe/saam. For APAHM events, please visit https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/apahm.

Come join the Bike Program mechanics for part 1 of 3 maintenance classes during spring term!

This first maintenance class will go through the process of patching a flat tire on your bike. Come with your own bike to work on or work on one of ours - if you don't have a flat, we have plenty of popped tubes you can learn on and take home for spares! All necessary tools will be provided.

The maintenance classes will be capped at six people, so sign up ahead of time to get a spot! We will be observing masking, tool sanitizing, and social distancing protocols during the classes and will doing all maintenance in bike stands outside, in front of the EMU Bike Program space. Participants can sign up for just one class ($5) or all three ($10).

Location: Outdoor & Bike Program EMU 008

Sign-up: Sign-up Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday noon-4:00 p.m. at the Outdoor & Bike Program Office, EMU 008 or call 541-346-4365.


Level 1: Designed for beginners: no experience necessary; all equipment provided; easy terrain and short distances/duration .

 

Questions about accessibility / your ability to participate? Email OPCPC@uoregon.edu 

*You are not signed up until you pay at the Outdoor and Bike Program EMU, Room 008, or the Outdoor Program Rental Barn on 18th and University Street. Hours are M,T,Th,F 12pm-4pm. 

OP Membership Required: Students are already members! Non-students can purchase an annual year-to-date membership for $25 or pay a $5 day-use fee by coming into one of our above-listed locations. Non-students will also need to purchase a one-time UO Community Member Card from Card Services in the Erb Memorial Union for $10. The card and membership will enable you to access our Rental Barn for outdoor gear, the Do-It-Yourself Bike Workspace, and entry to Outdoor and Bike Program events and Common Adventure trips. Questions? Email opwww@uoregon.edu, call 541-346-4365. 

Join the undergraduate chapter of Net Impact, UO's sustainable business club, for their weekly meetings. Net Impact provides its members and guests with a valuable experience through implementing speakers, professional development workshops, and hands-on learning opportunities. Through education and action, Net Impact aims to bring awareness to the triple bottom line and strengthen the intersection of sustainability, justice and business.

During spring term, Net Impact Undergraduate will meet virtually.

Join us in conversation with a panel of experts about what the UO is doing to address sexual violence. Hosted by The Organization Against Sexual Assault (OASA), some topics we will be discussing are, updates to Title IX regulations, resources and support services for survivors, what the process of making and managing a Title IX report looks like, and other questions the audience expresses interest in.


Our confirmed panelists include:

 

Nicole Commissiong, Title IX Coordinator & Associate Vice-President, Office of Investigations & Civil Rights Compliance

Kasia Mlynski, Staff Attorney, Student Survivor Legal Services

Dr. Jimmy Howard, Assistant Dean of Students for Prevention and Response

Jessica Haymaker-Parsons, Director, Crisis Intervention & Sexual Violence Support Services

 

To access the virtual zoom links, please click on the yellow button named "Join Stream". Which can be found in the top right corner when you click on the event to pull up the complete details.

 

Don't forget to save this Zoom link to join the webinar during the start time of the event: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/97199942178?pwd=Vkl5REVwRmVLdzJ3WjdDV1dMemljZz09

 

This event is a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April. For other SAAM events, please lookout for the Teal SAAM 2021 banner on UO events and visit saam.uoregon.edu

Join us for a screening of Booksmart in the EMU Redwood Auditorium! We will be collaborating with the Constellations Queer Film Festival Event. Students must RSVP to get into the event. Attendance will be limited to 32 students in the Redwood Auditorium. Doors open at 7 PM, and the film will start at 7:30! Students will be safely socially distanced in individual seating. Student ID's and masks are required for entry. Food and drink is not allowed with the exception of water. RSVP here and follow @ducksafterdark on Instagram for more details. Must be a student or staff member to attend. We will be playing Kahoot before the screening for a chance at a $10 gift card!

 

*Please only RSVP if you plan on attending. RSVP's who do not attend risk forfeiting attendance privileges in the future. 

 

We look forward to seeing you!

Donna Davis, SOJC associate professor, will be joined by Orest Holubec, VP Communication at Providence St. Josephs and Gail Baker, SVP Strategic Communications at Cambia Health solutions for a conversation about the challenges faced from day one through today. From the first case, to the lack of PPE, through the mis- and disinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, to the power of emerging communication technology that helped them discover new opportunities to build more effective communication.

 

About the Speakers:

Orest Hulubec is a results and mission-driven professional who is reinventing the communication and external affairs practice at Providence St. Joseph Health, a seven-state, $22 billion, 50-hospital, 1,000 clinic integrated health and social services system with 106,000 employees. Holubec is passionate about nurturing PSJH’s culture, brand and reputation while working to advance the integration of an evolving collaborative system – all to ease the way of patients and consumers, especially the poor and vulnerable, seeking a compassionate and innovative health partner for life. As senior vice president of communication and external affairs, Holubec is accountable for organizational communication, media relations, reputation management, stakeholder relations, creative services and brand strategy for the PSJH family of brands. Previously, Holubec served as director of external communication for Mercy Health in Ohio. Prior to working in health care, Orest served as Director of Communication and Press Secretary to Ohio Governor Bob Taft, led communication strategy for statewide political campaigns, and held communication leadership roles for the Ohio Legislature and the Ohio Secretary of State’s office. Orest holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from John Carroll University. Orest and his wife Natalie are raising their three sons in the great Pacific Northwest.

 

Gail Baker leads corporate and executive messaging, stakeholder and employee communications, public relations, social media and brand strategy. With a mission-driven, collaborative approach, she drives strategic communications and engagement with key internal and external constituents. She has a track record of measurable results as she supports Cambia’s vision of creating a consumer-centric health care system for all. Before joining Cambia in 2012, Gail was director of Corporate Communication and Community Affairs at Portland General Electric where she led branding, advertising, community engagement, public relations, social and interactive media as well as customer, employee and financial communications. Prior to joining PGE in 1996, Gail held marketing and communications positions at Banc One Corporation, Stephens Advertising and the California Association for Health Services at Home. Gail is an active member of the community and passionate about helping children, serving on various nonprofit boards and committees over the years such as CASA, The Leadership Roundtable and YWCA of Greater Portland. Gail has won the Cambia Values Award for Trust, as well as various Spotlight awards through the Public Relations Society of America. Gail earned bachelors and masters degrees in communications from the University of North Dakota.

 

The Duck Nest is continuing walking groups this term. We have fun themes every week ranging from yoga to gratitude, silent discos and existential topics, picnics and crafting and more! See our Instagram post for more information on themes: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNBd92MFbYD/


Come walk with us !
#walkitout

This year's virtual edition of Constellations brings together a series of live conversations addressing the question of what it means to be a queer creator today. The festival will open on April 23rd at 6pm with our 2021 Keynote: animator, illustrator, and YouTuber Kat Blaque.

Constellations, previously known as QFF, has been—since 1992—UO's queer film and media festival for queer creators to come together in collective queer world-making.

 

To register and attend virtually: constellations.eventive.org

 

Follow us on social media: @uoconstellations (on Instagram and Facebook) 

Thank you to the Dean of Students for supporting

The LGBTESS Discord Server is hosting a movie night for lgbtq+ UO students! We will be watching The Nun (R) this time! To join the server, please fill out the qualtrics that is linked here! Join the movie nights to hang out with other lgbtq+ folks, chat, and enjoy a movie! https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jdSlf3KXEuduOW

We are Synapse National at the University of Oregon! We are a student-run advocacy and awareness group created to serve the Eugene/Springfield area's growing community of individuals who have experienced brain injury. 

Come join us on April 24th, 2021 from 10 am to 5 pm PST for our seminar: Building Brain Awareness to Help Brain Injury: Synapse at the UO’s First Annual Seminar! Our guest speakers include Dr. Traster from the Neurologic Wellness Institute in Chicago, Daniel Avesar who completed his post-doctoral work in the University of Oregon’s Institute of Neuroscience and who has had his own personal experiences with brain injury, Willy Curry and Jeremy Barry from the Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Vermont, Matt Smear from the Department of Psychology and Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon, Jeremy F. Huckins from the Department of Psychology and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth, pediatric physical therapist from Eugene Dr. Sophia Patel, and Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at McMaster University, Dr. Lyn Turkstra. We will also be featuring a panel of individuals who will share about their histories with brain injury. We will hear personal stories from Daniel Avesar, Jenna Kelly, Nancy Ludwig, and Ben Luskin about their own lived experiences.

In this seminar, we bring together researchers and clinicians to speak about their work - in hopes of promoting an understanding of what is known about our biopsychosocial processes and how they work. Those living with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) have shared a particular interest in these topics as they are the ones living with unique changes affected by them. With help from enough researchers and clinicians, we hope to deliver a mosaic of information that, together, will be particularly valuable for the University of Oregon as well as the ABI community.

Please come if interested, or forward to anyone who might benefit! Our goal is to build brain injury awareness and strengthen community resources, so ALL are welcome!

 

Link to register:

https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vRDan4bRWzqsQu

Or you can register with your phone using the QR code on the flyer!

 

If you are interested, but unable to attend, we encourage you to register anyway. We will be sending out a recording to all registered attendees after the webinar event.

If you are a brain injury survivor and interested in joining our bi-weekly peer support group, please email us at synapse.uoregon@gmail.com to be added to our mailing list.

Synapse National at the University of Oregon

https://www.uosynapse.com/

https://uoregon.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/synapse_eugene

IG: @uosynapse

Facebook: @SynapseNationalUO 

 

Join us for our annual day of service to commemorate Earth Week! For our typical Earth Day of Service, volunteers would be planting trees, removing invasive plant species, and tending to a garden with our community partners. This year we will be holding a hybrid (virtual AND in-person) event focusing on the theme of intersectional environmentalism! 

Intersectional environmentalism focuses on looking at environmental issues through the lens of identity and social justice. During the virtual portion of the event, we will be doing a variety of activities and engaging in discussion around five main topics: (1) the climate crisis, (2) fast fashion, (3) mental health, (4) tree equity, (5) sustainable food practices. 

The virtual portion of the event will start at 1pm and last until approximately 2:30pm. Once the virtual portion of the event has concluded, we will be hosting an in-person communal planting event on the EMU Amphitheater where participants will be able to plant seeds together. Materials will be provided. 

To participate in the in-person event you must be registered on this Engage page AND attend the virtual event. https://uoregon.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7020399

If you are not in Eugene, we would still love to see you for the virtual event! 

Aces and Aros is a subgroup of the LGBTQA3 for ace and aro students. We build community by holding discussion space and  and facilitating social connection. The group is open to anyonre on the ace and /or aro spectrum and to those who are questioning. Meetings occur on discord. Please email khanks@uoregon.edu for the discord invite link.

The trans & enby subgroup meets every week over the LGBTESS discord server, as well as hosting a weekly discussion prompt for people to respond to and provide their perspective on (if they want). The subgroup is a great place for trans & enby folks to meet, chat, find support and community, and have a space to express their personal experiences and questions!

Meet other LGBTQ+ folks who are neurodivergent, get connected to resources, get advice, and find support and understanding. Neurodivergent references anybody who does not have an "average" brain. This umbrella term can apply to anybody who has a mental illness, trauma, personality disorder, cognitive disability, learning disability, brain damage, etc.

For Autism Acceptance Month, we're going to stream movies every Sunday from 8:00 to 10:00 PM that feature autistic protagonists!! To join the LGBTESS server, fill out this survey: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jdSlf3KXEuduOW

Please join the UO Women’s Center April 26th-April 29th for “Take Back the Night 2021: A Remote Movement Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.”

Take Back the Night is a yearly international protest aimed at raising 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.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this year’s event will be entitled “Take Back the Night 2021: A Remote Movement Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.” Monday-Thursday we will host Take Back the Night Virtual Rally Speakers with pre-recorded videos on Microsoft Stream (a platform which requires a UO ID to log in and view - a precaution for the personal safety and cultural sensitivity of our Speakers).

Virtual Rally Speakers will be representing the Latinx, Black, Refugee, Native American/Indigenous, Disabled, Asian, and LGBTQIA+ Communities and more.

Links to individual Rally Speaker videos will be posted on the Women’s Center’s website https://blogs.uoregon.edu/women, our Instagram (@uo_womenscenter) and our Facebook (UO Women’s Center) at 6pm each night.

Following the final Virtual Rally Speaker on Thursday, April 29th (the original night of Take Back the Night) will be a TBTN Virtual March on YouTube.

*JOIN* Take Back the Night 2021 by submitting your Virtual March Posters to be featured in the Take Back the Night Virtual March slideshow on YouTube. Submit photos and sign UO Model Release Forms online via https://tinyurl.com/TBTNPoster2021. Deadline for submissions is April 26th  at 11:59 p.m.

For more information please contact Women’s Center Sexual Violence Prevention and Educator Coordinator, Kati Rodriguez, at SVPEWC@gmail.com or Women’s Center Director, Fatima Roohi Pervaiz, at fpervaiz@uoregon.edu

#TakeBackTheNight #SupportSurvivors #BelieveSurvivors #SAAM

Art by Kei Kort.

You are invited to attend a feedback session to assist confidential advocates in understanding the best resource for students who are considering Title IX reporting. We are interested in students voices and perspectives as we recognize that many students struggle with whether reporting is the best option for them.  



  



Primarily, participants will be shown a draft resource flowchart and asked to consider its effectiveness in assisting survivors and student leaders in better understanding reporting options. Your feedback and thoughts will help confidential advocates determine if the visual will give student clearer expectations and feel more informed and supported through the reporting process.

 

 

For our BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students

Join us for a meal brought to your home! The Multicultural Education, Engagement, and Student Success, and the LGBT+ Education and Support Services are providing our LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC students a pre-made meal.

Meals are portioned per-person and include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. You must RSVP to claim - supplies are limited!

Pick up:
Black Cultural Center Patio
Monday April 26, 2021
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Menu:
Mojo chicken, yellow rice, chili lime grilled asparagus, side salad with balsamic dressing, and a fudge brownie
or
Vegan/made-without-gluten Mojo jackfruit, yellow rice, chili lime grilled asparagus, side salad with balsamic dressing, and a vegan/made-without-gluten cookie.

Register here: tinyURL.com/SpringBounty

In this first session of a two-part event, the Career Center will host a workshop providing job search tips and strategies. Students will learn tips for writing an effective resume and cover letter, understanding your brand, and nailing the interview process.  The UO Financial Wellness Center and the UO Career Center will be collaborating during Financial Literacy Month to prepare students to "secure the bag." Be sure to come to part two on April 27th for our salary negotiation workshop! Visit the FWC website or social media (@uofinwellness) for more information!

A space for students of color within the LGBT+ community to be supported and interact with other members of the community. 

This space encourages LGBTQIA+ identifying Jewish students to connect with their peers to build community, share their experiences, and have some fun conversations!

This term, we are meeting on Zoom each Monday from 5-6 p.m.

RSVP to the email nwaldman@uoregon.edu to receive the Zoom information.

The Bi and Beyond subgroup is for bi+, and questioning students to find community, resources, and explore questions and topics relating to our intersecting identities. We will meet over zoom every two weeks on Mondays from 6 pm- 7 pm starting April 12th. Join the LGBTESS discord server for additional announcements and social activities!

Sex Cafe is meant to give people a space to discuss the impact of gender and sexualization on relationships.  This workshop wants to make available a space that is trauma-informed to facilitate productive conversations that address the societal messages boys receive about sex and gender and how those messages infiltrate our ability to communicate in our intimate relationships today as adults. 

 

Find Fun, Friends, Community, You!

Whoever you are and wherever you come from, you have a place here. We're just here to help you find it. Find those who share your identity, cause, fun, religion, degree, interests and so much more.

Stop by to have a socially distance consult where we will show you how to find clubs and activities to get involved with. 

**for UO Students only**

Incorporate simple movements inspired by qigong and yoga, then ease into shared stillness with focus on inner peace, gratitude, and loving kindness toward self and others.

This is a core workout for resilience, care of the spirit and emotional fitness. Attention paid to elements of the season and our relationship with the planet.

Join us and plug into the power of slowing down.

Led by Mary Ann Petersen, acupuncturist at University Health Services, who has a Masters in Chinese Medicine. Mary Ann talks more about spring and what it brings to our worlds: http://www.maryannpetersen.com/?p=2966

Come enjoy spring in Eugene with a group bike ride to one of our staff's favorite bakeries in Eugene! This ride is considered level 1, which means it's a great way to start biking outside the campus area without having to leave the safe streets of South Eugene.

 


Date: Tuesday, Apr. 27th

Time: 1pm

Location: Outdoor & Bike Program EMU 008

Sign-up: Sign-up Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12-4 pm at the Outdoor & Bike Program Office, EMU 008 or call 541-346-4365 

 


Level 1:  Designed for beginners:  no experience necessary; all equipment provided; easy terrain and short distances/duration 



Questions about accessibility / your ability to participate? Email OPCPC@uoregon.edu 



*You are not signed up until you pay at the Outdoor and Bike Program EMU, Room 008, or the Outdoor Program Rental Barn on 18th and University Street. Hours are M,T,Th,F 12-4pm. 



OP Membership Required: Students are already members! Non-students can purchase an annual year-to-date membership for $25 or pay a $5 day-use fee by coming into one of our above-listed locations. Non-students will also need to purchase a one-time UO Community Member Card from Card Services in the Erb Memorial Union for $10. The card and membership will enable you to access our Rental Barn for outdoor gear, the Do-It-Yourself Bike Workspace, and entry to Outdoor and Bike Program events and Common Adventure trips. Questions? Email opwww@uoregon.edu, call 541-346-4365. 

Get Practice Video Interview Experience with Guest Employer: Target
Diana Xing, Executive Team Leader-Human Resources, UO alum 2011 

The University Career Center's practice interview program is a safe place to practice interview skills, gain confidence and receive interview feedback from an experienced hiring professional. Guest employers volunteer their time to interview students and provide them with immediate feedback on their interviewing skills. Interviews at this time will be on a familiar video platform (i.e. Zoom, Teams, etc). 


Interviews are 30 minutes in length - ~20 minutes for the interview and ~10 minutes for feedback from the interviewer.
Students will not interview for a specific position but should be prepared to respond to general behavior interview questions. 
Students DO NOT need to have specific interest in the organization in order to participate--the goal is to get practice interview experience.


 Why Sign-up for a Practice Interview?


Knowing what to expect and how to prepare will lead to successful future interviews. Success begins with preparation.
You will receive immediate interview feedback from our guest employer and professional hiring manager.
Practice makes better! Get a jump start on your job search, boost your interview skills and increase your chances for a successful interview the next time you're in front of an employer.



Interview with Confidence - Tips & Resources


Career Center resources: https://career.uoregon.edu/interviewing-tips-and-resources
Career Center’s Big Interview – a new free online interviewing program that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build confidence. Click “Register” button and use your “@uoregon.edu” email address to access: https://uoregon.biginterview.com
Handshake's "How to Make a Good Impression in a Virtual Job Interview”: https://learn.joinhandshake.com/students/how-to-make-a-good-impression-in-a-virtual-job-interview/


Sign-up for Practice Interviews in Handshake:


Sign in to Handshake with your Duck ID and upload your resume if you have not done so yet.
Under “Jobs” select “On-Campus Interviews” then search by organization name or key words.
Select the practice interview position, review position and sign-up deadlines. Attach resumes submit and sign-up for a 30-minute interview time slot provided.


Please contact Tina Haynes if you have questions about this opportunity.
Tina Haynes, Employer Engagement Coordinator
UO Career Center | thaynes@uoregon.edu

As a follow up to the Post-Grad Financial Planninng event, the UO Financial Wellness Center will lead a discussion on salary negotiation. If you get a job offer from an employer that you feel should be higher, how do you go about asking for more money and what should you take in consideration when assessing your value? The Financial Wellness Center will outline steps on how to approach a job offer that you feel is inadequate. Don’t settle, learn how to accept or reject an offer knowing that you put your best foot forward. Visit the FWC website or social media (@uofinwellness) for more information!

Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) has a support group for members of the LGBTQIA+ community (18+) who have experienced any form of sexual violence in the past or present. SASS services are always free. http://sass-lane.org/

SASS's LGBTQIA+ Support Group

Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 5-6:30 p.m.

For any self-identified members of the queer community age 18+ who have experienced sexual violence. 

Drop in. No registration needed. SASS services are always free. 

Sex Cafe is meant to give people a space to discuss the impact of gender and sexualization on relationships. This workshop wants to make available a space that is trauma-informed to facilitate productive conversations that address the societal messages girls receive about sex and gender and how those messages infiltrate our ability to communicate in our intimate relationships today as adults.

A discussion with sex and relationship therapist Drew Terhune where anyone can submit anonymous questions about sex and relationships to be answered by an expert. The aim of this AMA is to answer the questions that people may be too afraid to ask openly, as sex and relationships can be uncomfortable subjects for people to discuss. This event is co-hosted by the men of Beta Theta Pi and their wonderful advisor Francis Pastorelle.

Zoom link: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/5905424208

Form for submitting questions before the event:
https://forms.gle/v6RA5jtTUi3fZFYN9

For more information email
uobetariskmanagement@gmail.com

Be a part of the solution! Let's join together to promote healthy masculinities and reduce sexual violence in our community! Join McKenzie River Men's Center and the Center for Community Counseling in conversations around sexual violence, upbringing, intersections of social identities and more in this two-hour workshop. We invite anyone who mentors boys and men; parents, educators, coaches, clergy, community members, mental health and health care providers.

To register for this free event use the following link: 
https://forms.gle/Qaisc3UvbRfSQBsG8

Learn how to identify stress and anxiety triggers and work on personalized management techniques. All students are welcome to attend this weekly, free workshop.

SNAP (the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) is a federal program designed to assist families and individuals with paying for groceries. Many students qualify for SNAP and may receive up to $234/month for a household of 1 in SNAP benefits, which can be used to purchase food at nearly any grocery and convenience store. Visit SNAP Drop-in Hours to find out if you qualify and get help with the application process! 

You can drop-in using the links below or pre-schedule an appointment at: https://calendly.com/ducknest/virtual-snap-drop-in-hours

Weekes 1-2: THURSDAY 4-6pm: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/98576610368

Weeks 3-5: WEDNESDAY 3-5pm: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/92639225813

Weeks 7-10: THURSDAY 4-6pm: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/98576610368

Connect the Ducks is hosting in person bingo on the EMU Green with social distancing and masks required. In order to RSVP for these events go through the link in our Instagram bio (@connecttheducks). These events will be on Wednesdays from 6-7pm. 

Join Protection Connection for the inaugural Sex Talk Chronicles event to increase open communication and various perspectives on all things sex at UO. This event, as a part of All Sizes Fit, will be a panel focused on the relationships between body size and sexual pleasure. The panelists, including staff, students, and community members, will share their experiences with body size, sex, and pleasure. Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions during the event, or prior to the event by submitting questions, reflections, and statements about body size and pleasure here: https://tinyurl.com/SexTalkPanel. Select “Sex Talk Chronicles: Body Size & Pleasure.” The panel will also discuss ways to increase fat positivity/body love and sex positivity. This event is free and open to all UO community members.

 

Join on Zoom using your uoregon account: https://zoom.us/j/99021849414

Microaggressions are defined as intentional or unintentional, commonplace behaviors or verbal comments that communicate hostile or negative messages to members of oppressed groups. This workshop aims to further the understanding and concept of microaggressions and illustrate its impact on mental health. This is a drop-in workshop and is free and open to UO students, faculty, and staff. 

Come join the Bike Program mechanics for part 2 of 3 maintenance classes during spring term! This second maintenance class will go through a brief overview of different styles of brake systems and how to adjust and maintain them. Come with your own bike to work on or work on one of ours! All necessary tools will be provided. The maintenance classes will be capped at 6 people, so sign up ahead of time to get a spot! We will be observing masking, tool sanitizing, and social distancing protocols during the classes and will doing all maintenance in bike stands outside, in front of the EMU Bike Program space. Participants can sign up for just one class ($5) or all three ($10).

Date: Thursday, Apr. 29th  

Time: 4:15-5:30pm

Location: Outdoor & Bike Program EMU 008

Sign-up: Sign-up Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday 12-4 pm at the Outdoor & Bike Program Office, EMU 008 or call 541-346-4365 

Level 1:  Designed for beginners:  no experience necessary; all equipment provided; easy terrain and short distances/duration 

 

Questions about accessibility / your ability to participate? Email OPCPC@uoregon.edu 

*You are not signed up until you pay at the Outdoor and Bike Program EMU, Room 008, or the Outdoor Program Rental Barn on 18th and University Street. Hours are M,T,Th,F 12pm-4pm. 

OP Membership Required: Students are already members! Non-students can purchase an annual year-to-date membership for $25 or pay a $5 day-use fee by coming into one of our above-listed locations. Non-students will also need to purchase a one-time UO Community Member Card from Card Services in the Erb Memorial Union for $10. The card and membership will enable you to access our Rental Barn for outdoor gear, the Do-It-Yourself Bike Workspace, and entry to Outdoor and Bike Program events and Common Adventure trips. Questions? Email opwww@uoregon.edu, call 541-346-4365. 

In partnership with the Lundquist College of Business, the UO Financial Wellness Center is excited to have a number of young professionals join us for a Post-Grad Panel. These recent graduates will share some of the money management lessons they learned soon after graduation, as well as what they wish they would have learned prior to graduation. Students attending are encouraged to have questions ready for panelist regarding post-grad life. Visit the FWC website or social media (@uofinwellness) for more information!  

Test your knowledge of Harry Potter movies by joining us for an online trivia challenge! We will be hosting this trivia challenge through Kahoot and will post the link to play in our Instagram bio on Thursday April 29th at 6 PM. The link will allow students to play any time between 6 PM and 7 PM. The players with the top 3 highest scores will win $10 gift cards to a business of their choice! Winners will be contacted via e-mail shortly after 7 PM. Follow @ducksafterdark on instagram for more details. Must be a student or staff member to attend. RSVP is not required.

Join the undergraduate chapter of Net Impact, UO's sustainable business club, for their weekly meetings. Net Impact provides its members and guests with a valuable experience through implementing speakers, professional development workshops, and hands-on learning opportunities. Through education and action, Net Impact aims to bring awareness to the triple bottom line and strengthen the intersection of sustainability, justice and business.

During spring term, Net Impact Undergraduate will meet virtually.

Join us spring term as we host a series of speakers that are working to redefine the term “outdoorsy”. Often times the term “outdoorsy” seems exclusive to one demographic: straight, white men. Throughout the term we will be bringing in a variety of different speakers who will discuss creating and holding space in the Outdoors where often times their identities are not always welcome.

Our second speaker this term will be Vasu Sojitra! Vasu continues to challenge the biases that go with being a person of color with a disability through his intersectional work which include being the first adaptive athlete for The North Face, an advisor for The Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E Initiative, the co-founder of Inclusive Outdoors Project, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) stratagist for In Solidarity Network and independently. With the motto of “ninjasticking through the wood to bring intersectionality to the outdoors” we are so excited to have Vasu join us!


Location: Zoom 

Meeting ID: 947 2047 7616

Sign-up: None required!

The goals of 2021 CONNECTION: a virtual conference about adoption are to build a network of adoptees and allies across universities, as well as provide space for all to learn about and share adoptee experiences. The conference features a keynote speaker, student-led workshops and panel discussions, and a film screening!

This 2 day event will be on April 30, 2021 from 12:00pm-5:00pm PST and May 1, 2021 from 8:30am-1:00pm PST! 

RSVP Required: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bkDYISVAOBmznv0

Kayela J will be performing for our second virtual show of spring term! The event will start Friday, 4/30 at 7:00pm PST! The livestream can be found through our linktree prior to the premiere date. Hope to see you all online then!

EMU YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmeqfNE4DiS6MACiSXCFUA Checkout past concerts there too.

Lavender Graduation Awards 2021

Nominate a graduating or current LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, or staff member for their community contributions! Awards are presented to those who have excelled in leadership, service, education and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.

 

You do not have to nominate someone for every award presented. This form closes on May 1st, 2021. 

tinyurl.com/lavgradawards2021

 

Award recipients will be presented during virtual Lavender Graduation on Sunday, June 6th from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. You may RSVP here:

https://tinyurl.com/lavendergrad2021

  

Come enjoy spring in Eugene with a group bike ride to some of our staff's favorite spots around Eugene! This ride and others like it are considered level 2, which means they are great for folks looking to start biking a little bit further, but who aren't yet experienced cyclists on the road.

 


Tuesday, May 4th

Time: 12 pm

Location: Outdoor & Bike Program EMU 008

Sign-up: Sign-up Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12-4 pm at the Outdoor & Bike Program Office, EMU 008 or call 541-346-4365 

 


Level 2:  May be appropriate for beginner:  some previous experience with the activity may be required and/or make the experience more enjoyable and successful; moderate terrain and distance; all equipment provided 



Questions about accessibility / your ability to participate? Email OPCPC@uoregon.edu 



*You are not signed up until you pay at the Outdoor and Bike Program EMU, Room 008, or the Outdoor Program Rental Barn on 18th and University Street. Hours are M-F 12pm-5pm. 



OP Membership Required: Students are already members! Non-students can purchase an annual year-to-date membership for $25 or pay a $5 day-use fee by coming into one of our above-listed locations. Non-students will also need to purchase a one-time UO Community Member Card from Card Services in the Erb Memorial Union for $10. The card and membership will enable you to access our Rental Barn for outdoor gear, the Do-It-Yourself Bike Workspace, and entry to Outdoor and Bike Program events and Common Adventure trips. Questions? Email opwww@uoregon.edu, call 541-346-4365. 

Are you passionate about entertainment or the arts?

Do you want to forge a career path in communications?

Are you passionate about the arts, media, or entertainment? If so, then CONNECT with employers and alumni in communications, entertainment, the arts, and related fields to learn about career paths and get advice in a casual, fun “speed dating”-style networking event. Over the course of the event, you’ll have a chance to network with a new organization every 8 minutes! This event will take place on Zoom.  Register via Handshake!

 Still not sure what to expect at a Connect? Here’s help to prep:
Don't Just Network, CONNECT!: https://career.uoregon.edu/blog/don't-just-network-connect
Five Tips for Making Meaningful Connections at Virtual Networking Events: https://career.uoregon.edu/blog/five-tips-making-meaningful-connections-virtual-networking-events

 

This is an informal discussion space for Latinx/Hispanic communities and allies to connect, share stories of resiliency, and provide mentorship and support for you to succeed!

Week 4, April 20th – Financial Wellness
Learn why financial wellness is important, what a college student can do now to gain the requisite financial knowledge to be financially successful long-term.

Week 6, May 4 – Connecting with Student Leaders and Campus Resources
Get to know campus groups and Latinx/Hispanic students who are involved and how you can do it too.

Week 8, May 18 – Persisting and Developing Mental Toughness
Join us in sharing stories of persistence and the college experience, learn how to succeed academically, and develop mental toughness.

Week 9, May 25 – Registration Lab for Latinx/Hispanic students

Join on Zoom using your uoregon account: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/92969074799?pwd=Zm5tazdYOWpidEI5NkVGQjExdjZMQT09

For any questions contact Karla Perez-Young at kperezy2@uoregon.edu

Join Jessica Zapata founder of Arte Latino and the University of Oregon for a celebration of Latino Arts by participating in a facilitated art and history project. The project will celebrate the art and life of Frida Kahlo and each participant or family will have the opportunity to create The Heart Milagro which represents love, healing and gratitude, as well as longing. This workshop is offered over Zoom.

A link to materials for the project will be sent out after registering for the event.

If you need the materials mailed to you, please email engagement@uoregon.edu no later than April 25, 2021.

Learn more about Arte Latino: https://eugeneartelatino.wordpress.com/about/

Connect the Ducks is hosting themed trivia on Kahoot Wednesdays at 6pm. Find the link to the Kahoot through our Instagram bio (@connectheducks) and play for a chance to win gift card prizes!

Join SVPPA for our first meeting including introductions to our leadership team, what SVPPA bringing to UO's campus, and our plans for spring term! To access the zoom link, please join us by clicking the yellow button called "join stream".

SVPPA's first meeting where we will introduce group members and provide information on our plan for the term! Please click on Join Stream to join the zoom meeting.

The University Career Center's practice interview program is a safe place to practice interview skills, gain confidence and receive interview feedback from an experienced hiring professional. Guest employers volunteer their time to interview students and provide them with immediate feedback on their interviewing skills. Interviews at this time will be on a familiar video platform (i.e. Zoom, Teams, etc). 


Interviews are 30 minutes in length - ~20 minutes for the interview and ~10 minutes for feedback from the interviewer.
Students will not interview for a specific position but should be prepared to respond to general behavior interview questions. 
Students DO NOT need to have specific interest in the organization in order to participate--the goal is to get practice interview experience.


 Why Sign-up for a Practice Interview?


Knowing what to expect and how to prepare will lead to successful future interviews. Success begins with preparation.
You will receive immediate interview feedback from our guest employer and professional hiring manager.
Practice makes better! Get a jump start on your job search, boost your interview skills and increase your chances for a successful interview the next time you're in front of an employer.



Interview with Confidence - Tips & Resources


Career Center resources: https://career.uoregon.edu/interviewing-tips-and-resources
Career Center’s Big Interview – a new free online interviewing program that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build confidence. Click “Register” button and use your “@uoregon.edu” email address to access: https://uoregon.biginterview.com
Handshake's "How to Make a Good Impression in a Virtual Job Interview”: https://learn.joinhandshake.com/students/how-to-make-a-good-impression-in-a-virtual-job-interview/


Sign-up for Practice Interviews in Handshake:


Sign in to Handshake with your Duck ID and upload your resume if you have not done so yet.
Under “Jobs” select “On-Campus Interviews” then search by organization name or key words.
Select the practice interview position, review position and sign-up deadlines. Attach resumes submit and sign-up for a 30-minute interview time slot provided.


 

Please contact Tina Haynes if you have questions about this opportunity.
Tina Haynes, Employer Engagement Coordinator
UO Career Center | thaynes@uoregon.edu

Come join the bike program mechanics for part 3 of 3 maintenance classes during the spring term. During this third and final maintenance class, we will be going over how to maintain your chain and check if it needs to be replaced, as well as going over how to do basic adjustments on your shifting. Come with your own bike to work on or work on one of ours! All necessary tools will be provided. Participants can sign up for just one class ($5) or all three ($10).

Date: Thursday, May 6th  

Time: 4:15-5:30pm

Location: Outdoor & Bike Program EMU 008

Sign-up: Sign-up Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday 12-4 pm at the Outdoor & Bike Program Office, EMU 008 or call 541-346-4365 

Level 1:  Designed for beginners:  no experience necessary; all equipment provided; easy terrain and short distances/duration 

 

Questions about accessibility / your ability to participate? Email OPCPC@uoregon.edu 

*You are not signed up until you pay at the Outdoor and Bike Program EMU, Room 008, or the Outdoor Program Rental Barn on 18th and University Street. Hours are M,T,Th,F 12pm-4pm. 

OP Membership Required: Students are already members! Non-students can purchase an annual year-to-date membership for $25 or pay a $5 day-use fee by coming into one of our above-listed locations. Non-students will also need to purchase a one-time UO Community Member Card from Card Services in the Erb Memorial Union for $10. The card and membership will enable you to access our Rental Barn for outdoor gear, the Do-It-Yourself Bike Workspace, and entry to Outdoor and Bike Program events and Common Adventure trips. Questions? Email opwww@uoregon.edu, call 541-346-4365. 

Join the undergraduate chapter of Net Impact, UO's sustainable business club, for their weekly meetings. Net Impact provides its members and guests with a valuable experience through implementing speakers, professional development workshops, and hands-on learning opportunities. Through education and action, Net Impact aims to bring awareness to the triple bottom line and strengthen the intersection of sustainability, justice and business.

During spring term, Net Impact Undergraduate will meet virtually.

Join us in an interview with renowned Broadway performer, TV actor, writer, and director Tyrone L. Robinson, known for his work in a variety of pieces including writing, producing, and directing the short, "Un(H)armed!"

We will be hosting this interview through Zoom and will email the link to those who have sent in their RSVP on Thursday, May 6, at 6:30 PM. The interview will go from 7:30-9 PM. Must be a student or staff member to attend. RSVP is required.

This campus Wellness Ambassador led workshop for faculty and staff will explore types of change that occur within the workplace and help you explore how change is impacting you. We’ll explore communication techniques to use in the workplace around change and give you tools to take back to your office to have dialogue with your colleagues and supervisors.  Sponsored by the Duck Nest and the Wellness Ambassador Program.


Understand types of change and ambiguity that we experience in the workplace and identify how we experience this emotionally and in our bodies
Learn and practice tools around mindfulness and having difficult dialogues
Build wellness skills to contribute to a healthier and happier staff and faculty on campus


Register on the MyTrack Learning Module.  A Zoom link will be sent to participants prior to the session.

Amanda Labora, MD is a resident surgeon at UCLA and a proud dual citizen of the United States and Mexico. Her clinical and academic work center on the just redistribution of power and resources to communities of color. 

Event will be livestream only on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/uo_beseries/ and video of talk will be uploaded to the EMU YouTube page the following week.

Get Practice Video Interview Experience with Guest Employer: HAJOCA
Noe "Noah" Bernal, Western Division Recruiter-Management Development Program; Chair-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Council
 

The University Career Center's practice interview program is a safe place to practice interview skills, gain confidence and receive interview feedback from an experienced hiring professional. Guest employers volunteer their time to interview students and provide them with immediate feedback on their interviewing skills. Interviews at this time will be on a familiar video platform (i.e. Zoom, Teams, etc). 


Interviews are 30 minutes in length - ~20 minutes for the interview and ~10 minutes for feedback from the interviewer.
Students will not interview for a specific position but should be prepared to respond to general behavior interview questions. 
Students DO NOT need to have specific interest in the organization in order to participate--the goal is to get practice interview experience.


 Why Sign-up for a Practice Interview?


Knowing what to expect and how to prepare will lead to successful future interviews. Success begins with preparation.
You will receive immediate interview feedback from our guest employer and professional hiring manager.
Practice makes better! Get a jump start on your job search, boost your interview skills and increase your chances for a successful interview the next time you're in front of an employer.



Interview with Confidence - Tips & Resources


Career Center resources: https://career.uoregon.edu/interviewing-tips-and-resources
Career Center’s Big Interview – a new free online interviewing program that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build confidence. Click “Register” button and use your “@uoregon.edu” email address to access: https://uoregon.biginterview.com
Handshake's "How to Make a Good Impression in a Virtual Job Interview”: https://learn.joinhandshake.com/students/how-to-make-a-good-impression-in-a-virtual-job-interview/


Sign-up for Practice Interviews in Handshake:


Sign in to Handshake with your Duck ID and upload your resume if you have not done so yet.
Under “Jobs” select “On-Campus Interviews” then search by organization name or key words.
Select the practice interview position, review position and sign-up deadlines. Attach resumes submit and sign-up for a 30-minute interview time slot provided.


Please contact Tina Haynes if you have questions about this opportunity.
Tina Haynes, Employer Engagement Coordinator
UO Career Center | thaynes@uoregon.edu

To access the virtual zoom links, please click on the yellow button named "Join Stream". Which can be found in the top right corner when you click on the event to pull up the complete details.

 

In light of the surge of anti-Asian violence including the recent shootings that occurred in Atlanta, the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE), University Counseling Services (UCS), and Sexual Violence Prevention & Education (SVPE) are offering a space to validate and name the racialized nature of these violent incidences. During a time we're remote, we wanted to provide a space for students to collectively express and process their fear, pain, and any other emotions that have arisen as a response to the escalated acts of xenophobic, Sinophobic and misogynistic violence towards our East and South-East Asian community members during the pandemic.

Mariko Lin and Bango Gancinia from University Counseling Services will be facilitating this group for all students that identify within the Asian, Desi, & Pacific Islander (ADPI) community. To center community building, this space is open to any students living in the Eugene/Springfield area, so we invite students from Lane Community College and Bushnell University to join us as well.

 

This event is a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) in May. For other SAAM events, please lookout for the Teal SAAM 2021 banner on UO events and visit saam.uoregon.edu. For APAHM events, please visit https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/apahm.

Hello duckOUT fans!

We so miss being able to mingle and meet with friends and allies in person. In the spirit of maintaining community, we will be hosting the second virtual duckOUT event! Please join us. To receive a reminder and Zoom link for register on the event website below

duckOUT is a social hour for UO LGBTQIA faculty, staff, and graduate students once a month. duckOUT is made possible by the Division of Equity and Inclusion, the Center on Diversity and Community, and the LGBT Education and Support Services. 

Join the undergraduate chapter of Net Impact, UO's sustainable business club, for their weekly meetings. Net Impact provides its members and guests with a valuable experience through implementing speakers, professional development workshops, and hands-on learning opportunities. Through education and action, Net Impact aims to bring awareness to the triple bottom line and strengthen the intersection of sustainability, justice and business.

During spring term, Net Impact Undergraduate will meet virtually.

Join us for a screening of Animal House in the EMU Redwood Auditorium! Students must RSVP to get into the event. Attendance will be limited to 32 students in the Redwood Auditorium. Doors open at 7 PM, and the film will start at 7:30! Students will be safely socially distanced in individual seating. Student ID's and masks are required for entry. Food and drink is not allowed with the exception of water. RSVP here and follow @ducksafterdark on Instagram for more details. Must be a student or staff member to attend. We will be playing Kahoot before the screening for a chance at a $10 gift card!

 

*Please only RSVP if you plan on attending. RSVP's who do not attend risk forfeiting attendance privileges in the future. 

Ever see a job description and wonder what that position looks like in real life? Jobs with the same titles can look really different depending on the type of company or industry. That’s where Onward Career Tours can help you explore your future career! Join us for our second Onward Career Tour of the season focusing on HUMAN RESOURCES!

Come learn from some of the best HR minds that our city has to offer. Onward Career Tours introduces students to careers in a variety of industries here in the Eugene-Springfield area. Panelists will share their career journey, what it’s like to work in human resources, and advice for students looking to pursue a career in HR, followed by Zoom breakouts on hot topics for job seekers and career explorers alike.

Onward Career Tours are co-sponsored by Onward Eugene and the University of Oregon Career Center. Registration is free and open to students of all majors, but space is limited to the first 100 registrants!

Join us for the intramural ultimate frisbee tournament on Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16

 

All players need to purchase an intramural membership at recweb.uoregon.edu before they can join a team on IMLeagues.com/uo

 

The deadline to register for the tournament is Tuesday, May 11 at noon

 

If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Director for Intramural Sports Sean Graninger at seangran@uoregon.edu

Sunday, May 16 - 11:00am - 7:00pm

Tokatee Golf Club

 

Join Intramural Sports for our Spring Best Ball Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 16 at Tokatee Golf Club. We will offer student and fac/staff divisions for men's women's, coed. $43 per person. You do not need a traditional IM Membership for this event.

 

Fee includes 18 holes, practice balls, and lunch at the turn. 

 

Register your team on IMLeagues.com/uo and pay online at recweb.uoregon.edu or at the SRC Service Center Desk by Monday, May 10 at noon.

 

Questions? Contact Assistant Director for Intramural Sports Sean Graninger at seangran@uoregon.edu

Join us for the 25th Lavender Graduation at the University of Oregon! 

Presented by LGBT+ Education and Support Services (LGBTESS).

 

Graduates must RSVP by May 17th to be included in the ceremony. 
 

Lavender Graduation is remote ceremony on Sunday, June 6th from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. This livestreamed ceremony recognizes graduates, presents award winners, features keynote speakers, and has a live DJ set! 

 

What is Lavender Graduation?

Lavender Graduation celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of undergraduate and graduate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, aromantic, asexual, agender, non-binary, pansexual, same-gender-loving, two-spirit, allied, and all others connected to the LGBTQIA+ community. This ceremony is celebrated by colleges and universities across the country for over 25 years!

 

Who can graduate in this ceremony?

All LGBTQIA+ and allied graduate, undergraduate, or certificate students who are graduating in the 2020-2021 year are invited to join. If you graduating after this ceremony in Summer or Fall 2021, you are also welcome to participate.

 

What do graduates receive from participating? 

In addition to a sense of completion, graduates are presented by a loved one of your choosing (friend, mentor, family, instructor) or by our staff celebrating your accomplishments and degree!
Graduates are mailed a Lavender GradPack, which includes:

- Lavender 2021 tassel 

- Stole with 1-2 flags of your choosing (Trans, Pride, or Philadelphia flag, and/or a cultural flag)

- Handmade crafts donated from the community

- Certificate of Lavender Graduation 

 

Graduates must RSVP by May 17th to be included in the ceremony. 

 

All other guests, please RSVP by June 4th at noon PST to receive access to the virtual graduation. 

 

To RSVP to Lavender Graduation, please complete the form below: tinyurl.com/Lavendergrad2021

Community crafts and congratulatory notes: 

Help us Honor and Celebrate Our Lavender Graduates!

 

The LGBT Education and Support Services is accepting submissions for community crafts and congratulatory notes for our Lavender Graduates! 

 

This graduation for LGBTQIA+ UO students will be held remotely on Sunday June 6th, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. In lieu of being together in-person, we are bringing the community to each graduate's home by sending GradPacks with a tassel, stole, and community crafts.

 

What is our call for submissions?

We are calling on you, our community of artists, creatives, crafters, writers, and supporters to offer a memento, note, or handmade craft to each of our Lavender Graduates. Submission may include handwritten notes, paintings, embroidery, jewelry, collages, dried flowers, enamel pins, or really anything!

 

Why call for submissions?

Due to our ceremony being remote this year, graduates are missing our beloved community being part of this celebration. This is a creative way to be part of our graduate’s day by offering tokens of our appreciation and celebration. Plus, it is a fun activity for those looking to share their quarantine craft or be part of an initiative for LGBTQIA+ community care!

 

Submissions may include:

1) Crafts mailed to all graduates. Crafts should come in quantities of 10, 15, 20, or 30 items of your choosing.  Once we receive your crafts, we will take care of shipping these individually to graduates. 

---------> Items can be as simple as a congratulations card or as complex as a painted picture. Submissions may be handwritten notes, paintings, embroidery, jewelry, collages, dried flowers, enamel pins, or really anything!

---------> Items must be mailed or dropped off to a Eugene, Oregon address by May 17th, 2021. We will coordinate with you for this exchange!

---------> Gifts should be reasonably sized (think compact!) to be distributed in one goodie bag per graduate.

 

 AND/OR

 

 2) A digital note or image (congratulations, advice, community love) sent to all graduates. Your note will be printed and sent to each graduate in the Lavender Grad Pack. Your note can be silly, serious, uplifting, supportive, or all the above!

 

Personalized items and digital notes must be received by May 17th. This allows adequate time for packages to be assembled and mailed to graduates in time for Graduation on June 6th.

 

SIgn up here: tinyurl.com/lavgradcrafts 

The University Career Center's practice interview program is a safe place to practice interview skills, gain confidence and receive interview feedback from an experienced hiring professional. Guest employers volunteer their time to interview students and provide them with immediate feedback on their interviewing skills. Interviews at this time will be on a familiar video platform (i.e. Zoom, Teams, etc). 


Interviews are 30 minutes in length - ~20 minutes for the interview and ~10 minutes for feedback from the interviewer.
Students will not interview for a specific position but should be prepared to respond to general behavior interview questions. 
Students DO NOT need to have specific interest in the organization in order to participate--the goal is to get practice interview experience.


 Why Sign-up for a Practice Interview?


Knowing what to expect and how to prepare will lead to successful future interviews. Success begins with preparation.
You will receive immediate interview feedback from our guest employer and professional hiring manager.
Practice makes better! Get a jump start on your job search, boost your interview skills and increase your chances for a successful interview the next time you're in front of an employer.



Interview with Confidence - Tips & Resources


Career Center resources: https://career.uoregon.edu/interviewing-tips-and-resources
Career Center’s Big Interview – a new free online interviewing program that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build confidence. Click “Register” button and use your “@uoregon.edu” email address to access: https://uoregon.biginterview.com
Handshake's "How to Make a Good Impression in a Virtual Job Interview”: https://learn.joinhandshake.com/students/how-to-make-a-good-impression-in-a-virtual-job-interview/


Sign-up for Practice Interviews in Handshake:


Sign in to Handshake with your Duck ID and upload your resume if you have not done so yet.
Under “Jobs” select “On-Campus Interviews” then search by organization name or key words.
Select the practice interview position, review position and sign-up deadlines. Attach resumes submit and sign-up for a 30-minute interview time slot provided.


Please contact Tina Haynes if you have questions about this opportunity.
Tina Haynes, Employer Engagement Coordinator
UO Career Center | thaynes@uoregon.edu

Join the undergraduate chapter of Net Impact, UO's sustainable business club, for their weekly meetings. Net Impact provides its members and guests with a valuable experience through implementing speakers, professional development workshops, and hands-on learning opportunities. Through education and action, Net Impact aims to bring awareness to the triple bottom line and strengthen the intersection of sustainability, justice and business.

During spring term, Net Impact Undergraduate will meet virtually.

Test your knowledge of Musicals by joining us for an online trivia challenge! We will be hosting this trivia challenge through Kahoot and will post the link to play in our Instagram bio on Thursday May 20th at 6 PM. The link will allow students to play any time between 6 PM and 7 PM. The players with the top 3 highest scores will win $10 gift cards to a business of their choice! Winners will be contacted via e-mail shortly after 7 PM. Follow @ducksafterdark on instagram for more details. Must be a student or staff member to attend. RSVP is not required.

Following a virtual tour of Hayward Field, join organizers of the TrackTown20 US Olympic Trials in Eugene and UO Japan alumni on the ground in Tokyo for up-to-date news on event preparations. Panelists will share possibilities around how events will take place, letting fans who are unable to attend know how they can still be a part of these historic competitions. Includes panelists, Michael Reilly, CEO, TrackTown USA, and Takeshi Nakamura '01, Assembly Member, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.

Share with us a piece of art that you want on display at the Sex Talk Chronicles Art Show 2021 on a virtual platform relating to the theme “Intimacy: Into Me You See”. For example, how is intimacy affected during a time of isolation and social distancing? What are ways that you cope with that? What do you wish you knew about intimacy when you were younger? What does intimacy mean to you?

We will send you an anonymous submission from Sex Talk Chronicles to pair with your art, and ask that you use that as your Artist Statement. You will then be invited to reflect about how reading someone else's words and using them to create a piece made you feel and how you connected with them and created intimacy anonymously.

You can submit art of any media including painting, photography, sculpture, music, spoken word, acting, dancing, and anything else that can be recorded or photographed for a virtual art show experience. All levels and multiple submissions are welcome! To learn more information and apply, visit: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38mT50DSHtC3ANM.

All submissions must be in by Friday, May 14th.

Due to the fluctuation nature of COVID-19, we are unsure of whether or not this event will be in person or virtual - more details to come soon. 

Join us for the intramural 4x4 Flag Football tournament on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23

 

All players need to purchase an intramural membership at recweb.uoregon.edu before they can join a team on IMLeagues.com/uo

 

The deadline to register for the tournament is Tuesday, May 18 at noon

 

If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Director for Intramural Sports Sean Graninger at seangran@uoregon.edu

Attend this campus Wellness Ambassador led workshop for faculty and staff to learn about the dynamics of healthy workplaces and how to develop a productive and impactful team. This interactive workshop will discuss current research around organizational management, communication styles, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence whilst also providing an opportunity for participants to delve into how to understand and contribute to improving their own current workplace environment.  Sponsored by the Duck Nest and Wellness Ambassador Program.

Register on the MyTrack Learning Module.  A Zoom link will be sent to participants prior to the session.

Join us for the intramural trivia night on Thursday, May 27 at 6:00pm

 

All players need to purchase an intramural membership at recweb.uoregon.edu before they can join a team on IMLeagues.com/uo

 

The deadline to register for the event is Thursday, May 27 at noon

 

If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Director for Intramural Sports Sean Graninger at seangran@uoregon.edu

Join the undergraduate chapter of Net Impact, UO's sustainable business club, for their weekly meetings. Net Impact provides its members and guests with a valuable experience through implementing speakers, professional development workshops, and hands-on learning opportunities. Through education and action, Net Impact aims to bring awareness to the triple bottom line and strengthen the intersection of sustainability, justice and business.

During spring term, Net Impact Undergraduate will meet virtually.

Join us in an interview with renowned actor Jonathan Lipnicki, known for his global acclaim for working in Academy Award-winning film "Jerry Maguire," as well as starring in many well-known films including "Stuart Little" and "Little Vampire," and shows including "The Jeff Foxworthy Show" and "Meego!"

We will be hosting this interview through Zoom and will email the link to those who have sent in their RSVP on Thursday, May 27, at 6:30 PM. The interview will go from 7:30-9 PM. Must be a student or staff member to attend. RSVP is required.

Test your knowledge of Studio Ghibli Films by joining us for an online trivia challenge! We will be hosting this trivia challenge through Kahoot and will post the link to play in our Instagram bio on Thursday, June 3rd at 6 PM. The link will allow students to play any time between 6 PM and 7 PM. The players with the top 3 highest scores will win $10 gift cards to a business of their choice! Winners will be contacted via e-mail shortly after 7 PM. Follow @ducksafterdark on instagram for more details. Must be a student or staff member to attend. RSVP is not required.