Valentine's Craft Week, Study Abroad Fair, and self-defense class
Valentine's Craft Week, Study Abroad Fair, and self-defense class
Quick Quack
Thursday, February 06, 2025
UO EVENTS
  • Be inspired by the work of students and faculty at the Science Communication Research Forum on Friday, Feb. 7, 1:00–3:00 p.m. in the Crater Lake Rooms (145/146 EMU). 
  • Gain advice from UO alumni, enjoy a complimentary meal, and get your headshot taken at the Networking Skills Dinner on Friday, Feb. 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ford Alumni Center Ballroom.
  • Lend a hand during the Habitat Restoration Work Party and make an impact! Meet at the Frohnmayer Bridge (the bridge to Autzen) with weather-appropriate attire on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10:00 a.m.
  • Craft your heart out during Valentine’s Craft Week on Monday, Feb. 10, through Friday, Feb. 14, noon–2:00 p.m. at the DeArmond Makerspace in the Allan Price Science Commons and Research Library. 
  • Have an evening of treats, music, transportation-themed crafts and activities, and socializing at LiveMove's Transportation Lovers Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:00 p.m. at Hendricks Hall Hearth.
  • Find out which of the more than 200 study abroad programs is right for you at the GEO Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 25, noon–2:00 p.m. in the Crater Lake North Room (146 EMU). Information sessions are also available for specific GEO programs.
CAMPUS SAFETY
  • Duck Rides has an app to make scheduling easy. This free nighttime transportation service is available for UO students and employees.
  • Sign up for UO Alerts to be notified by text when there is an imminent threat to the health or safety of the campus community.
  • Learn an important skill at the free self-defense and pepper spray class on Monday, Feb. 10, 5:30–8:00 p.m. in 119 EMU. Get free pepper spray when you complete the training.
NOTEWORTHY
  • Happy Black History Month! The UO's Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center celebrated its five-year anniversary in 2024. Learn about the start of the Black Cultural Center and the impact it’s had since that time.
  • DuckWeb will be down from 7:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, while Information Services performs essential maintenance.
  • The summer 2025 GEO scholarship deadline is Saturday, March 1, and the summer 2025 GEO program deadline for most programs is Saturday, March 15.
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
  • Planning to study abroad? University Health Services offers travel medicine services such as immunizations, prescriptions, and general health advice to help you prepare.
  • Swing by 023 EMU to get free, confidential rapid testing for HIV, HEP C, and Syphilis with just a finger poke on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1:00–5:00 p.m. Other helpful supplies and information will be available too.
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FUN FACT
Unthank Hall is named after the first Black graduate of the UO's School of Architecture and Allied Arts, DeNorval Unthank Jr.
 
PIC OF THE WEEK
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Two dogs walk in the field across from Autzen Stadium.
Photo from: @uoregon
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