Do you wish to publicly acknowledge and celebrate that you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, aromantic, and/or an ally? Registration for the annual UO OutList is now open. The list will appear in the form of an advertisement placed in the Daily Emerald during the week of October 11 to correspond with National Coming Out Day and our own Coming Out Week. You can learn more about the OutList on our website.
Two Ducks Win National Honors for Service
Morgan Plew and Marc Caputo are stellar examples of student leaders making real change for their communities and our campus – and have received national recognition for their efforts.
A project of the Division of Student Life and the Athletic Department called “Duck Crossing” was an experiment designed to bridge perceived divides between students and student-athletes at the university. The project went so well, participants are hoping to replicate it every year.
When Peter Hollens graduated from the UO back in 2006, he could have never imagined that he’d be on the Commencement stage— especially as the graduation speaker!
Event: February 14 and 15 at the Lane Events Center in Eugene
You can experience the sights and sounds of Asia at the 30th Annual Oregon Asian Celebration February 14 and 15 at the Lane Events Center in Eugene. Pick up a free ticket by bringing your UO student ID to any Oregon Community Credit Union branch (while supplies last.)
Mark your calendar for exciting events February 9 and 10, 2015. Richard J. Davidon, founder of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin at Madison and Clifford Saron, director of the Shamatha Project at the University of California at Davis will be on campus for a research symposiaum, keynote leacture, mindfulness showcase, and consecutive workshops as part of our Common Reading program.
Supporting our LGBTQ students and Student of Color
Make new friends! Expand your comfort zone! Experience a different culture and make a difference in the world—these are all reasons to check out alternative breaks through the Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement. Head to Hawaii or Tallulah, Louisiana or Antigua, Guatemala.
UO students come together to give a great message to our campus—Ducks Do Something. For more information visit respect.uoregon.edu.
On Wednesday, October 8, more than 400 members of the Division of Student Life staff gathered to celebrate accomplishments and enjoy breakfast served in the EMU Ballroom. Vice President Robin Holmes gave an update on the division’s priorities, and a number of staff members were honored with awards.
Excellence Medallions are awarded to employees whose words reflect a positive attitude, whose actions go beyond the expectations of their position, and whose work ethic demonstrates a willingness to do whatever it takes to provide a positive experience for our students.
