Events and workshops focus on mental health awareness
Thursday, May 13, 2021
UO EVENTS
It's Mental Health Awareness Month. Attend the many virtual and physically distanced events available during May to support mental health.
Students with marginalized identities can prepare for future careers and build their networks at the Oregon Diversity Career Symposium Wednesday, May 19, 1:00–6:00 p.m.
Meet with lawmakers and advocate for funding to help make college more affordable, accessible, and equitable at the Virtual UO Day at the Capitol Tuesday, May 25.
Log in with your Duck ID to activate your free LinkedIn Learning account. Get tips on job hunting, networking, and reaching professional goals.
Bike Month will provide safe and socially distanced bike activities all over Lane County. Check out WeBikeLane.org for a full list of rides, classes, discounts, and more.
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
A significant amount of waste at the UO comes from our dining halls. Go over design solutions at the Sustainable Leadership Design Sprint workshop today, May 13, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Thinking about buying a car? Learn how to find and purchase the right vehicle at the Car Buying Workshop Tuesday, May 18, at 5:00 p.m.
Conoce Tu Comunidad is an informal discussion space for Latinx/Hispanic communities and allies. Discuss perseverance and mental toughness Tuesday, May 18, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
WELLNESS
Learn how self-care is different for everyone and create your own routine at the Self-Care Workshop today, May 13, 5:00–6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Identify stress and anxiety triggers and work on personalized management techniques at the Stress and Anxiety Management workshop Wednesday, May 19, 2:00–2:50 p.m.
Gain the skills you need to reach out and support someone struggling with mental health at the Mental Health First Aid workshop May 22–23, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Take the 45-minute virtual Mental Health Training to learn about the UO community members who may be struggling with mental health.
FUN FACT
In 1981, UO biologist George Streisinger was the first person to clone a vertebrate, the zebra fish.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
