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Thursday, July 02, 2020

WELCOME TO INTRODUCKTION 2020!

Welcome to the University of Oregon! We are so excited to welcome you to IntroDUCKtion, and we hope you enjoy the programming we are offering over the summer. Here are all of the events happening this week! You are encouraged to join in, but everything is completely optional.

FACULTY PERSPECTIVES

The first weekly faculty perspectives mock class sessions start Thursday, July 9. This week's topics and registration links are below.

Engage with world-renowned UO researchers to explore the Impact of COVID-19 on local and global communities at 10:30 a.m. PDT.
Join faculty working to understand and address social inequities and to create paths for community change in the sesson on Anti-racism and Black Lives Matter at noon PDT.
Understanding and addressing climate change is crucial to protecting our shared future. UO faculty share their work on the Environment and Climate Change at 1:30 p.m. PDT.
Meet with UO writers, artists, performers, and scholars working to understand humanistic endeavors and how these impact our world in the Engaged Humanities at 3:00 p.m. PDT.
Study start-ups and business models to generate bold answers for some of society's hardest questions in an exploration of Innovation and Entrepeneurship at 4:30 p.m. PDT.

INTEREST SESSIONS

The first day of interest sessions is Friday, July 10. All sessions are open to students, parents, and families. This week's topics and registration links below.

University Housing will present Where Ducks Live from noon–1:00 p.m. PDT with an overview of residence halls, room types, dining options, meal plans, roommate selection, and more.
Join the Accessible Education Center from 1:45–2:30 p.m. to learn about available support and how to get started with the AEC. Students who experience disability related barriers are encouraged to attend this overview session.
Taking care of your health has never been more important. Join the University Health Services for an overview of the health and wellness programs available to you, 3:15–4:00 p.m. PDT.

JUST FOR FUN

The UO Student Recreation Center is hosting a Gentle Yoga group class for IntroDUCKtion students Saturday, July 11 at 11:00 a.m. PDT. Emphasis is on breathing and relaxation; all fitness levels welcome. Zoom password 573281.
Explore your creativity with the UO Craft Center's tutorials on YouTube, or follow @uocraftcenter Instagram for information on free DIY kits, online workshops, and more.
Find out what your fellow Ducks are listening to on KWVA Student Radio's online livestream.
Chat with current LGBTQIA+ Ducks every Monday and Wednesday in the LGBTQIA+ Virtual Student Hangout on Discord.

FUN FACT

We are currently raising bees on the roof of the Erb Memorial Student Union.

PIC OF THE WEEK

A UO student holds DIY craft kits from the Craft Center.

Photo By: @uoregon
#oregonbound

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