Part-Time Job Fair, COVID-19 updates, Duck Rides, and more student news
Thursday, September 24, 2020
ACADEMICS AND CAREER
Advising services across campus are available for remote appointments by video chat or phone. Some offices offer remote drop-in services. Watch for in-person and remote workshops.
Find on-campus, off-campus, in person, and virtual career opportunities by registering for the Part-Time Job Fair Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Virtual career fairs are the new and best way to find a job or internship. Here are some tips to prepare for a virtual career fair to help you have a great experience.
Explore majors and talk to advisors about your academic interests during the virtual Exploring 101 event tomorrow, Sept. 25, 3:00–3:45 p.m.
NOTEWORTHY
The UO is partnering with the community to provide comprehensive information about COVID-19 indicators and establish alert levels that the county can act on to reduce the virus’ spread.
This year's theme for UO Common Reading is "Listen. Learn. Act." with a focus on the Black experience and dismantling anti-Black racism, featuring the New York Times' 1619 Project.
Submit a short video on why science and research matter to the Fund it Forward Student Video Challenge for the chance to win a cash prize. Submission deadline is October 1 .
SERVICES AND RESOURCES
The Duck Store is only selling course materials online fall term due to COVID-19. Students may choose to ship purchases to an address or place an in-store pickup order.
The UO is launching Duck Rides this fall to provide safe and essential transportation for UO students, faculty, and staff.
The Technology Service Desk is permanently moving to the EMU starting this fall. In-person service will be by appointment only.
Students can sign up to be a child care provider with the UO Care Provider Network and connect with UO families in need of caregiving.
FUN FACT
The University of Oregon's comic studies program was the first of its kind in the country.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
