January 2021
Join UO Police Department in supporting the ARC of Lane County. Through the end of January we will be accepting donations for this event; you may bring donations to our front lobby 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. THANK YOU!
The Three Ladies consists of three triptychs, each triptych consists of the same three ladies. The women are despondent and each are named appropriately, Disheartened, Discouraged and Dispirited. Each large piece portrays a female figure in a swimsuit. The location in time and space is not known by the women or the viewer.
The Three Ladies, on panel,were created for the gallery at Maude Kerns Art Center. The building's history was a major influence for this work. The building was once Fairmount Presbyterian Church. The congregation aged out in the 1950s, and then the building became the art center it is today. The knowledge of a congregation aging out nagged at me. I knew of church bodies growing out of a facility, but not one that had closed. The fact that people no longer wanted to be part of the Gospel was saddening. I wondered if the congregation relocated and what happened to their descendants. The building once offered a place of sanctuary for the sinful, Sunday School classes for children, then no longer. I took this idea of aging out and applied the concept to my own body and my own faith. I am the model and the muse for these drawings. The drawings were also influenced by Lucas Cranach the Elder's Three Graces and Botticelli's Three Graces of the Primavera.
The women stand in 1950s styled swimsuits modeling their attire in an old church. They are a bit too fat to be lazily standing about in swim wear. As if transported from a dressing room to the panel. Their location is not the beach or a hotel pool. The women do not have sunglasses, sunscreen or a drink. They are to be viewed. They are purposely created to be on display. But, for whom? They are not the graven images of the icon, nor the pin up girls of the 1950s. These women are somewhere between the virgin and the old hag. Author Edwin Mullins in his book, The Painted Witch states, "the good woman can be classified in declining order of excellence, the four-star virgin, the three-star wife, the two-star deflowered martyr and then finally the repentant wanton." Therefore, a woman’s value is based on societies view in that place and time. These women do not fit into the categories above. They are simply nine women.
The central figure, of each triptych, is the only woman who looks out to the viewer. One looks to her sister with sadness, the other appears to be judging the two. Dispirited's eyebrows are lowered and her gaze is focused completely outside the picture plane. The women have large breasts, round and full of life. The palette of black, white and gray reinforce the solitude. These women stand awkwardly, childless in their own confinement, are embedded into the panel. They cannot move, but are eternally stuck in their isolation.
M. V. Moran earned her MFA in Visual Studies from Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon. Moran has a BFA in Painting from the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. Moran is an Adjunct Professor of Art at Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon and a Lane Arts Council Artist-in-Residence.
M. V. Moran
UO ID required to view exhibition in gallery. Virtual tour will be available at UO Visual Arts Instagram and Facebook: facebook.com/visualartsteam/ and instagram.com/uovisualarts/.
Born and raised in Oregon, Cory Lescher grew up exploring the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. A marine biologist by trade, Cory is also an aspiring outdoor photographer. He takes his camera and his dog, Stew, with him on every adventure he takes, and Alaska is full of adventures. The following photographs represent their adventures through art – Alaska, in focus through Cory’s lens.
UO ID required to view exhibition in gallery. Virtual tour will be available at UO Visual Arts Instagram and Facebook: facebook.com/visualartsteam/ and instagram.com/uovisualarts/.
Winter is HERE! Time to get your skis and snowboards waxed! FREE!
Drop your gear off at the Outdoor Program Rental Barn during opened hours, and pick it up the next day.
Hours: noon-4:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, closed Wednesday.
Location: 1225 E 18th Ave, the corner of 18th and University, next to the softball field.
The Ducks Variety Show is a brand-new student engagement program launching winter term 2021. We wanted to keep you, our Ducks, engaged, entertained and have opportunities to be a part of campus, no matter where you may be right now. Each weekly episode will air on the EMU YouTube Channel each Saturday, premiering at 7:00PM PST.
What is The Ducks Variety Show?
The Ducks Variety Show is a mashup of various segments that make up each episode. Much like a true variety show, we want you to participate! There are opportunities each week for you to participate, and did we mention that there are prizes? You got it, each week we will be giving away two $50 UO Duck Store gift cards!
Each week will feature exciting segments like our Tell Me Something Good moments, Ten Second Talents, Weekly Professional Entertainment from around the world, a weekly Duck Challenge, and Weekly Trivia.
Visit our website for details and submission forms for The Ducks Varity Show!
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
Dr. Chris Michaels will be available on Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Dr. Michaels is the Gender Support Specialist Team Coordinator and a Senior Staff Psychologist.
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Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a University Counseling Services staff member.
What makes Let’s (Tele)Talk different from counseling services at UCS?
No appointment necessary (first-come, first served)
No paperwork to be completed
Easy access support and consultation
Let’s (Tele)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 UCS staff member about what actual therapy looks like
Would like to meet with one of our UCS 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 (Tele)Talk work?
While typically offered in various campus locations, Let’s (Tele)Talk will now be offered via Zoom. Click on the relevant link below to access a Zoom meeting with a Let’s (Tele)Talk counselor. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the counselor 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 is meant to be used on an as-needed basis.
Dr. Eric Garcia will be available on Tuesdays from 10:00-12:00 p.m. Dr. Garcia is the Latinx and Undocumented Student Specialist and Senior Staff Psychologist at University Counseling Services.
Click here for Waiting Room
Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a University Counseling Services staff member.
What makes Let’s (Tele)Talk different from counseling services at UCS?
No appointment necessary (first-come, first served)
No paperwork to be completed
Easy access support and consultation
Let’s (Tele)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 UCS staff member about what actual therapy looks like
Would like to meet with one of our UCS 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 (Tele)Talk work?
While typically offered in various campus locations, Let’s (Tele)Talk will now be offered via Zoom. Click on the relevant link below to access a Zoom meeting with a Let’s (Tele)Talk counselor. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the counselor 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 is meant to be used on an as-needed basis.
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.
**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 slowing down, particularly during winter time in her blog: http://www.maryannpetersen.com/?p=2844
Every Tuesday the BCC & CMAE offer the Black/African-American community a time to study, connect, and receive support from a myriad of staff and faculty from across campus.
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!
Feel free to drop-in to these hours, or sign-up ahead of time at https://calendly.com/ducknest/.
TUESDAYS 5:00- 6:30PM : https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/4441491614
WEDNESDAYS 12:30-2:00PM : https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/5564752226
FRIDAYS 9:30-11:00AM: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/99191709305?pwd=WXVBYUNsRTA3V2NCWXpQUUk3VDUwZz09
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.
Come to the Duck Nest's virtual office hours 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!
WEDNESDAY 11-12:30: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/93505613716
THURSDAY 12-2: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/94665697348
Talk with a Black/African-American Specialist and Therapist
Dr. Nikki Chery will be available on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. She is a psychologist who focuses on the needs of Black/African-American students.
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What is Let’s (Tele)Talk?
Let’s Talk is a drop-in service that provides easy access to free, informal confidential one-on-one consultation with a University Counseling Services counselor.
What makes Let’s (Tele)Talk different from counseling services at UCS?
No appointment necessary (first-come, first served)
No paperwork to be completed
Easy access support and consultation
Let’s (Tele)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 UCS staff member about what actual therapy looks like
Would like to meet with one of our UCS 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 (Tele)Talk work?
While typically offered in various campus locations, Let’s (Tele)Talk will now be offered via Zoom. Click on the relevant link below to access a Zoom meeting with a Let’s (Tele)Talk counselor. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the counselor 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 is meant to be used on an as-needed basis.
Learn how to identify stress and anxiety triggers and work on personalized management techniques. All students are welcome to attend this weekly, free workshop.
The Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement is excited to host Teach For America Mythbusters. Register on Engage to join us for a virtual session to learn more about myths and misconceptions about Teach For America.
-TFA is only for education majors
- TFA is a volunteer program
-TFA doesn’t address systemic inequities
-TFA contributes to a “revolving door” of teachers
-TFA is a resume-builder
For BIPOC identifying students who are curious about how TFA is investing in the experience of Black educators and working against the barriers to entry into the teaching profession, check out the Black Educators Promise Initiative.
Join the OP for student Winter Walking Groups! Meet new people, have fun, socialize rain or shine! COVID guidelines in place; group size limited, wear a mask, bring your student ID.
NO SIGN UPS REQUIRED - limited groups size - first come, first served. Meet at the EMU Green.
4pm, every wednesday!
Play themed trivia through Kahoot provided by Connect the Ducks on Wednesdays for a chance to win gift cards! Access the Kahoot pin and link through @connecttheducks instagram bio between 6-7pm. Make sure to use the first part of your UO email for the nickname in order to receive a prize.
This is only open to University of Oregon faculty and staff. Gift cards will be awarded to the winners! DM us @connecttheducks with any questions.
Week 1 UO Trivia
Week 2 Wellness Trivia
Week 3 Film Trivia
Week 4 STEM Trivia
Week 5 Holiday Trivia
Have you ever felt like you’re not “smart enough” for college or for a particular position on campus? Imposter syndrome is a common feeling among college students. In this workshop, students will learn about how imposter syndrome works, strategies for increasing confidence, and ways to reduce self-doubt. This workshop is open to UO students, staff, and faculty.
Having access to credit is a critical piece of your financial toolbox. In this workshop, Peer Financial Coach Jason Feliz will provide an overview of credit, an understanding of each component in the credit report and the FICO scoring model, the impact of credit score and more. Please join us for this interactive-skill building workshop that will help to lay the foundation for your financial wellness journey.
By the end of this workshop you will:
Understand what credit is and how it impacts an individual’s daily life.
Understand what a credit report is and how to obtain one.
Know how to pull a copy of your credit score and how a credit score is calculated.
Dr. Mariko Lin will be available on Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Dr. Lin is the Education and Prevention Outreach Director and a Senior Staff Psychologist.
Click here for Waiting Room
Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a University Counseling Services staff member.
What makes Let’s (Tele)Talk different from counseling services at UCS?
No appointment necessary (first-come, first served)
No paperwork to be completed
Easy access support and consultation
Let’s (Tele)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 UCS staff member about what actual therapy looks like
Would like to meet with one of our UCS 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 (Tele)Talk work?
While typically offered in various campus locations, Let’s (Tele)Talk will now be offered via Zoom. Click on the relevant link below to access a Zoom meeting with a Let’s (Tele)Talk counselor. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the counselor 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 is meant to be used on an as-needed basis.
Are you passionate about improving people’s lives through healthcare? Do you want to be on the cutting-edge of scientific research? Connect with employers in healthcare, life science, biotech, and related fields to learn about career opportunities in a casual, fun, virtual “speed dating”-style event on Thursday, January 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. hosted on Zoom. Over the course of the event, you’ll have a chance to meet a new employer every 10 minutes! You’ll end the evening with a complete list of contact of the attending employers.
Colleen McCarthy will be available on Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Colleen is a Senior Staff Therapist and Psychologist Resident at University Counseling Services.
Click here for Waiting Room
Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a University Counseling Services staff member.
What makes Let’s (Tele)Talk different from counseling services at UCS?
No appointment necessary (first-come, first served)
No paperwork to be completed
Easy access support and consultation
Let’s (Tele)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 UCS staff member about what actual therapy looks like
Would like to meet with one of our UCS 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 (Tele)Talk work?
While typically offered in various campus locations, Let’s (Tele)Talk will now be offered via Zoom. Click on the relevant link below to access a Zoom meeting with a Let’s (Tele)Talk counselor. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the counselor 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 is meant to be used on an as-needed basis.
Rudra Meditation is an open-eye form of meditation that uses breath to open and strengthen the energy centers in the body. It is a technique that can be used to help transform tension to build a strong foundation, clarity of mind, and an open heart.
Class will begin with an introduction to the technique, followed by meditation, and completed with a question and answer session. Please have your cameras on if you are able and find a space in your homes that have minimal distraction. Led by Jenifer Wuite, meditation instructor.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88466719052?pwd=YzZCdzZrRzZKUWJiUFBtY0c1N1dhZz09
A live theatre experience showcasing MFA candidate Ashley Baker’s costume designs.
This unusual project will feature performers in costumes which abstractly express different paths people take in adapting themselves for role-playing games.
Performances are 15 minutes, for 12 socially distanced audience members. In order to guarantee social distancing guidelines in the lobby and theatre entry areas, please arrive 10 minutes (no earlier) prior to showtime.
Please note that there will be no tickets available at the door.
Valid UO ID reqired at check-in.
Ticket sales will end at 5pm the day of the show for evening performances, and 12pm for the matinees.
In keeping with the University's Covid-19 protocols, attendance is restricted to current UO Students and UO Faculty/Staff only.
One ticket per person (no guests).
Each attendee must order their own ticket.
if a name change is required, please contact the UO Ticket Office.
Masks must be worn at all times.
Dr. Jingqing Liu will be available on Fridays from 10:00-12:00 p.m. Dr. Liu is the International Student Specialist and a Senior Staff Psychologist at University Counseling Services.
Click here for Waiting Room
Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a University Counseling Services staff member.
What makes Let’s (Tele)Talk different from counseling services at UCS?
No appointment necessary (first-come, first served)
No paperwork to be completed
Easy access support and consultation
Let’s (Tele)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 UCS staff member about what actual therapy looks like
Would like to meet with one of our UCS 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 (Tele)Talk work?
While typically offered in various campus locations, Let’s (Tele)Talk will now be offered via Zoom. Click on the relevant link below to access a Zoom meeting with a Let’s (Tele)Talk counselor. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the counselor 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 is meant to be used on an as-needed basis.
Join the Duck Nest every Friday from 11am-12pm for our walking group!
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and socialize while staying physically distant. We have fun themes every week ranging from yoga to gratitude, silent discos and existential topics, picnics and crafting and more!
We’ll meet and end at the Craft Center gates every week. Masks are required, and we will be adhering to physical distancing guidelines, staying at least 6 feet away from each other.
The first Winter Concert Series Hybrid show! Doors will be open at 6:30PM and the show begins 7:00PM. In-person concerts have a maximum capacity of 20 persons and only allows current UO students. Tickets for in-person shows will be on a first come, first serve basis and more info can be found on our socials (@UOCONCERTS). The livestream will be held through our Instagram live (@UOCONCERTS) and open for everyone, the livestream will also begin at 7:00PM!
Virtual is open to anyone with a live stream on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/uoconcerts/
it will also be uploaded after taping to the EMU YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmeqfNE4DiS6MACiSXCFUA Checkout past concerts there too.
more info on our Instagram page @uoConcerts
"What's Up With Whiteness?" is a UO virtual retreat that aims to help participants find their place in conversations around race and systemic injustice by examining their identities and the systems they contribute to.
In this one-day retreat, organized by members of the Deconstructing Whiteness Working Group, participants will explore the question “What’s Up With Whiteness?” through an overview of terms and definitions, historical context, and reflection on their own held identities. "What’s Up With Whiteness?" is intended to be a space where people at all stages of their social justice journey can engage with one another in entry-level conversations about white identity. Our hope is that this retreat will equip participants with the tools needed to more actively and bravely engage in social change from an informed and reflective perspective.
RSVP at http://bit.ly/WUWW_2021
February 2021
Learn LGBTQIA+ ally tools, skills, terminology, statistics, and personal stories to become an active ally for the UO campus! This online training is open and FREE to UO students, faculty and staff! Identify yourself as an ally for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and aromantic people through the UO Safe Zone training, Queer Ally Coalition (QAC). All participants receive valuable information, a sticker to identify you as an ally in your space, and an opportunity to join the QAC network of dedicated UO allies!
Topics include:
- LGBTQIA+ terminology and development
- Personal stories from our LGBTQIA+ student panel
- Supportive strategies and ally tools
- All about pronouns and gender inclusive language
- Scenario practice
- Gender and sexuality building blocks
- LGBTQIA+ statistics
- Ally tips!
QAC training for Winter term 2021 has the following remote training sessions:
Session 1 (both times are required to be fully QAC trained)
February, 1, 2021 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
February, 2, 2021 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Session 2 (both times are required to be fully QAC trained)
March, 4, 2021 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
March, 5, 2021 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Please register for a training session here: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5mCUVR79Ore6f3L
Get Practice Video Interview Experience with Guest Employer:
Marnie Petek, Marnie, Sales Recruiting Manager, Western Region, E & J Gallo Winery
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 are 30 minutes in length: 20 minutes for the interview and 10 minutes for immediate feedback from the interviewer. Students will not be interviewing for a specific position but should be prepared to respond to general behavior interview questions. You DO NOT have to have specific interest in the organization in order to participate--the goal is to get practice interviewing.
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.
Interviewing Tips and Resources – Interview with Confidence
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
Get Practice Interview Experience with Guest Employer:
Julie Gunderson, Recruitment Manager, Teach for America
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 are 30 minutes in length: 20 minutes for the interview and 10 minutes for immediate feedback from the interviewer. Students will not be interviewing for a specific position but should be prepared to respond to general behavior interview questions. You DO NOT have to have specific interest in the organization in order to participate--the goal is to get practice interviewing.
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.
Interviewing Tips and Resources – Interview with Confidence
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
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.
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.
A Zoom link will be sent to participants prior to the session. Register on My Tracks.
Sponsored by the Duck Nest and Wellness Ambassador Program.
You don’t have to break the bank to show the people in your life that you love them! In this participative workshop, Peer Financial Coaches Natasha Reyes and Geordie Tilt will help students to identify ways to participate in thrifty, but thoughtful, gifting and date ideas for Valentine’s Day. Join us for this fun and creative workshop that will help you plan a thoughtful Valentine’s Day experience for the ones you love.
By the end of this workshop you will:
Have creative ways to create a thoughtful gift for Valentine’s Day.
Know how to create a simple budget that helps to plan for holidays.
Know how to establish a short term plan that will keep you from touching a savings account.
Join us for a screening of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in the EMU Ballroom and the Redwood Auditorium! Students must RSVP to get into the event. Attendance will be limited to 35 students in the ballroom and 35 students in the auditorium.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:30. There will be a Kahoot game for a free gift card prior to the screening! Students will be safely socially distanced in individual seating. Student ID's and masks are required for entry.
RSVP on engage and follow @ducksafterdark on instagram for more details. Must be a student to attend. If you would like to be seated in the same room as your friend(s) please list their names in the engage RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!
This workshop is designed to help you prepare for the Internship and Summer Job Expo by showing the ins and outs of building your schedule, updating your profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically. Register in Handshake!
UO scholarship deadlines for next fall are quickly approaching, and who couldn’t use more scholarships for next year? Join us for the final scholarships workshop of the year focused on finding and being competitive for scholarship opportunities. Scholarship experts will highlight scholarship opportunities that exist throughout UO departments as well as outside of the UO. We will also discuss tips for how to craft your scholarship essay to catch the attention of the reviewers.
By the end of this workshop you will:
Know more about how to access scholarships.
Have strategies for writing a scholarship essay.
Understand the scholarship application process and when you should apply.
Know about scholarships available to students on campus.
Know about external scholarships.
Get Practice Video Interview Experience with Guest Employer:
Tina Ford, Talent Acquisition Specialist, General Merchandising, Kroger
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 are 30 minutes in length: 20 minutes for the interview and 10 minutes for immediate feedback from the interviewer. Students will not be interviewing for a specific position but should be prepared to respond to general behavior interview questions. You DO NOT have to have specific interest in the organization in order to participate--the goal is to get practice interviewing.
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.
Interviewing Tips and Resources – Interview with Confidence
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
Did you know that a summer internship or work experience is one of the top things employers look for when recruiting students for post-graduation jobs? Register on Handshake
Check out opportunities for all majors at this year’s Internship and Summer Job Expo on Wednesday, February 10, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. This year’s fair takes place virtually via Handshake. The fair will include 30-minute group information sessions open to all interested students and 10-minute one-on-one quick informational interviews. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early to grab your spots with your favorite employers. Register on Handshake.
The Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement is offering this drop-in workshops for all UO students.
This workshop will address the dynamics and challenges that can arise when in a leadership position among your peers: How can you balance friendship while in your role? How can you enroll your peers in getting things done and following protocol? And what is there to do when you have competing interests when in a leadership role?
Workshop Zoom Link: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/97636822439
Building healthy relationships is part of a great college experience. Whether they're friendships or romantic relationships, it is important to understand what a healthy relationship looks like and how to recognize an unhealthy relationship. Every relationship will have times that are not so sunny and this can lead to disagreements. Arguments in a relationship are natural, what matters is how we bounce back from it. In this workshop we will identify characteristics of a healthy and unhealthy relationship, ways to better communicate, and how to increase our Emotional Intelligence (EI) skills for improving interactions, relationships, and conversations with others. The workshop will introduce participants to tools that facilitate our interpersonal interactions, improve our ability to empathetically navigate the social environment, and better handle conflicts with the people we love. This workshop is free and open to UO students, faculty, and staff.
The Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement will be hosting their annual Leadership Summit virtually this year, on February 16th-18th. The Leadership Summit is an opportunity for students to authentically connect and develop their leadership skills. Our goal is participants will feel empowered and enabled to create poastive lasting change within their community.
This year's theme is "Beyond All Limits: Empowering Your Leadership and Your Community."
We will be hosting more than 10 live and asynchronous workshops, and students are able to attend however many sessions they would like.
Registration will open during week 4.
As college students we wear many hats and play many roles. Our mind is often focus on what we need to do next. It is easy to drift from one thing to the next without ever taking the time to simply be. However, if we are constantly worried about our past or future we may miss the beauty of the “here and now.” This workshop will address the benefits of mindfulness, provide you with helpful tools and coping strategies, which will support you in being less absent from the richness of life. This is a drop-in workshop and is free and open to UO students, faculty, and staff.
Join us for a screening of Aladdin in the EMU Ballroom and the Redwood Auditorium! Students must RSVP to get into the event. Attendance will be limited to 35 students in the ballroom and 35 students in the auditorium.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:30p.m. There will be a Kahoot game for a free gift card prior to the screening! Students will be safely socially distanced in individual seating. Student ID's and masks are required for entry.
RSVP on engage and follow @ducksafterdark on instagram for more details. Must be a student to attend. If you would like to be seated in the same room as your friend(s) please list their names in the engage RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!
Registration coming soon
As the lead writer for New York Times Magazine’s “The 1619 Project,” a major viral multimedia initiative observing the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving in America, award-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones explores the lasting legacy of black enslavement on the nation—specifically, how black Americans pushed for the democracy we have today.
Nothing we know about American life today has been untouched by slavery. Everything from social infrastructure and segregation to music and sugar have been shaped by it. “The 1619 Project” features all black American authors, activists, journalists, and more, spreading its heartbreaking and absolutely essential message worldwide.
Hannah-Jones will speak about "The 1619 Project" and participate in a panel discussion with UO faculty and students about the need to remain vigilant in the fight against racial inequality at a time when the United States is deeply divided. The event will include an audience Q&A.
About Nikole Hannah-Jones
Nikole Hannah-Jones is a MacArthur Genius, winner of the National Book Award, and a New York Times Magazine staff writer. She has also received a Peabody Award, a George Polk Award for radio reporting, and the National Magazine Award for journalism that illuminates issues of national importance. She was named Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists and received the Fred M. Hechinger Grand Prize for Distinguished Education Reporting as well as the Emerson College President’s Award for Civic Leadership. Hannah-Jones also co-founded the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting. Her brilliant, heavy-hitting journalism has also been featured in The Atlantic Magazine, Huffington Post, Essence Magazine, Politico Magazine, and on This American Life, NPR, MSNBC, and many other news programs and outlets across the country and internationally.
About the Event
This event is co-sponsored by the University of Oregon’s Office of the President, Office of the Provost, Division of Equity and Inclusion, the UO Common Reading, the UO Student Services and Enrollment Management, and the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center. The annual UO School of Journalism and Communication Ruhl Lecture brings the most influential voices in mass communication to campus.
Do you enjoy meeting new people, solving problems, and setting goals and achieving them? Do you excel at leading teams? Do you love to share stories and persuade others? Connect with employers in sales, marketing, business development, management, and related fields to learn about career opportunities in a casual, fun, virtual “speed dating”-style event on Thursday, February 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Over the course of the event, you’ll have a chance to meet a new employer every 10 minutes! And you'll end the evening with a complete contact list of attending recruiters. This event is a collaboration bewteen the University Career Center and the Lundquist Business College Mohr Career Services Office. Register on Handshake!
David F. Walker is a comic book writer and filmmaker who has worked for Marvel, DC, and Image Comics. He is the co-creator of Bitter Root and Naomi and author of the graphic novel The Life of Fredrick Douglas. He also teaches at Portland State University.
Limited space, RSVP with the BE team https://linktr.ee/thebeseries
Additional livestream on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/uo_beseries/ and video of talk will be uploaded to the EMU YouTube page the following week.
Thank you to our co-sponsor Comic and Cartoon Studies.
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.
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
A Zoom link will be sent to participants prior to the session. Registration on My Tracks
Sponsored by the Duck Nest and the Wellness Ambassador Program.
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.
A workshop for everyone to come learn about mental health challenges and how they can present in different people. This session is not meant to diagnose, but instead raise awareness of the variety of mental health concerns common on college campuses and how they may manifest differently in different individuals. We will also discuss how to talk about our mental health with others while fighting stigma and promoting positive mental health habits. This workshop is free and open to UO students, faculty, and staff.
The Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement is offering this drop-in leadership workshop free for all students.
When a crisis hits, it comes unexpected and unwanted. This workshop allows participants to understand the psychological impacts that can come with a crisis, and learn new tools to help us be the most effective within our roles.
Workshop Zoom Link: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/94620196214
If you are interested in taking part in the intramural trivia night make sure to purchase an intramural membership and sign up by Thursday, February 25, at noon.
All players need to purchase an intramural membership at recweb.uoregon.edu before they register. Beginning Monday, January 4, at 9:00 a.m., players can register on IMLeagues.com/uo
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Director for Intramural Sports Sean Graninger at seangran@uoregon.edu
March 2021
As graduation nears, so does the reality of loan repayment. Do you know how you’re going to afford paying back your loans? You’re not alone in this process. We will teach you about your payment options, what to do if you can’t pay, and how you might be able to get your loans forgiven. Current and former students as well as parents are welcome to attend.
By the end of this workshop you will:
Understand your loan repayment options.
Know the timeline for when loan repayment starts.
Know where to track your student loan debt.
Know your loan servicer and how to contact them.
Are you getting enough sleep? How much sleep is enough sleep? In this workshop, we’ll discuss how much sleep is enough, and how to know if you’re getting enough! Strategies for maintaining sleep hygiene and for some high quality zzz’s will also be discussed. This workshop is free and open to UO students, faculty, and staff.
Do you want to pursue a career in technology? Connect with tech employers to learn about career opportunities in a casual, fun, virtual “speed dating”-style event on Thursday, March 4, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Over the course of the event, you’ll have a chance to meet a new employer every several minutes! And you'll end the evening will a complete contact list of the attending recruiters. This event will take place live in Handshake.
Join us for a screening of Booksmart in the EMU Ballroom & the Redwood Auditorium! Students must RSVP to get into the event. Attendance will be limited to 35 students in the ballroom and 35 students in the auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:30. There will be a Kahoot game for a free gift card prior to the screening! Students will be safely socially distanced in individual seating. Student ID's and masks are required for entry. RSVP on engage and follow @ducksafterdark on instagram for more details. Must be a student to attend. If you would like to be seated in the same room as your friend(s) please list their names in the engage RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!
Do you procrastinate? Or could you use some tips on improving your time management? If you answered “yes” to either or both of these questions then this workshop is for you. During this workshop, students will be given a chance to discuss reasons for procrastination and learn tips for time management and procrastination. This is a drop-in workshop and is free and open to UO students, faculty, and staff.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public debates about the validity of scientific findings and the value of science overall have intensified, as some Americans have actively resisted and even denied the legitimacy of scientific guidance about how to address the disease. What are the social and psychological drivers of public skepticism about science? How can skeptics be convinced otherwise? According to Naomi Oreskes, professor of the History of Science at Harvard University, people won’t be persuaded with more science or more facts. They deny scientific findings because they do not like the implications of their veracity—what Oreskes terms “implicatory denial.”
To convince deniers, their fears and ideologies must be addressed. Some Americans hold a worldview that prioritizes the inviolability of individual rights and the sanctity of the economy above all else, and adhere to an ideology of “limited government.” Oreskes contends, “This runs very, very deep in American culture. It ties into an extraordinary individualism that you don’t generally see in other places in the world. We tend to be more resistant to collective action in the United States than people in other countries. And it ties into this very, very deep idea in American culture that the government that governs best governs least.”
Naomi Oreskes will explore the complexities of Americans’ denial of scientific findings and skepticism about science in her 2020–21 Cressman Lecture “Can Science Be Saved?” via Zoom.
As Oreskes explains, “Many Americans think that we face a general crisis of trust in science. With the rejection of mask-wearing by many Americans—as well as many of our political leaders—it is easy to come to that conclusion. But evidence shows that the vast majority of Americans do, in fact, trust science. Scientists (along with doctors and nurses) remain among the most respected and trusted figures in American life. However, Americans do distrust and reject science in particular areas, and we know something about why that is: Americans reject scientific findings and advice when they dislike their implications. Often this involves a perceived threat to our individual freedoms and personal liberties, or to strongly held beliefs. In the COVID-19 crisis, irresponsible political leaders fomented the idea that asking a person to wear a mask was asking them to give up their freedom. This, of course, was preposterous; wearing a mask is little more than an inconvenience. Still, because the question of mask-wearing has become entangled with the question of personal choice, solving it will not be a matter of giving people more or better information. This means that scientists will have to accept that asking people to trust science is more than a matter of asking them to accept facts; it is also a matter of ethics, morality, and citizenship.”
Oreskes is a leading public intellectual on the role of science in society, the reality of anthropogenic climate change, and on anti-scientific disinformation campaigns. She has written numerous books including Discerning Experts (2019), Why Trust Science? (2019), and Science on a Mission: American Oceanography from the Cold War to Climate Change (2020), and the forthcoming The Magic of the Marketplace: The True History of a False Idea with Erik Conway.
Oreskes’s lecture is free and open to the public. Registration is required to participate in the live Zoom event. The talk will be recorded and available for viewing on the OHC’s YouTube channel. For more information, contact ohc@uoregon.edu.
April 2021
Are you getting ready to graduate and aren't sure what path you'll take next? The Oregon Spring Career Fair is your chance to connect with employers who are hiring career opportunities NOW! This virtual event is a collaboration between the University of Oregon and Oregon State University and is an all-majors fair. Check out the list of employers through Handshake.
Take Back the Night (TBTN) 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. Take Back the Night is a survivor-centered event.
We expect that in 2021 this event will be virtual. We will reprise our successful VIRTUAL MARCH and speaker series, available online to the UO Community. Stay tuned for more details, via Instagram, uo_womenscenter, and via the WC blog, https://blogs.uoregon.edu/women/ .
In person, TBTN traditionally begins with a rally in the EMU Amphitheater, continues as a march through the streets of Eugene and ends with a Speak Out off-campus – during which survivors of sexual and domestic violence can share personal stories of how sexual and domestic violence has impacted their lives.
May 2021
Are you passionate about entertainment or the arts? Do you want to forge a career path in communications? Connect with employers in communications, entertainment, the arts, and related fields to learn about career opportunities in a casual, fun “speed dating”-style event on Tuesday, May 4, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Over the course of the event, you’ll have a chance to meet a new employer every few minutes! Register on Handshake!