Come join your fellow Ducks on Thursday, May 16th between 9-2 for University Day activities!  Check in under the Columbia Hall covered area at 13th Avenue and University Street. Volunteers will be assigned to a section of campus to plant flowers, weed flower beds, spread bark dust, and clean up litter. Volunteers will receive a University Day T-Shirt!

If you are interested in participating in CPFM's work along the Millrace only, you can sign up at the CPFM front desk. Pizza will be provided and work in this area will begin around 12pm and end by 2pm. We plan to do some planting and spread arbor chips by the Millrace.

Please check with your supervisor first before volunteering.

Join us for Pizza and Bowling at Strike City Lanes TOMORROW! 

Vans will load in front of the CPFM Admin building 136, so please plan to line up in this area for your ride to the bowling alley!

Loading will begin at 10:30am and continue until everyone is transported to the bowling alley. The last van is expected to depart CPFM around 11:10am.

Plan to return to campus between 12:30pm - 1:15 pm.

For the graveyard event, plan to load the vans in the PLC parking lot beginning at 8:45pm and plan to return to campus between 10:30-11:00pm.

"Interior and exterior work is well underway on a $68 million project construction cost to bring the two brick-and-timber greybeards (Villard and University Halls) into the 21st century."

Construction associated with the replacement of the vehicle and pedestrian gates at the main entrance to the CPFM compound will begin May 14th and is scheduled to be completed June 12th. The main entrance gates will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the duration of the project.  

Impacts:

- All vehicle traffic into the compound will circulate counterclockwise around the Central Power Station.

- Traffic signage will be posted on site.

- Some areas of service vehicle parking within the compound will be unavailable.

- The three parking spots in Lot 2 closest to the gate will be closed.

STARS is considered the leading standard for sustainability in higher education and measures a range of performance metrics in five categories: academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation. 

Paul Langley: An Exciting Career Path from the Navy to the University

Kassandra Lynn-Rufina Barbour born on 4/6/2024 to proud parents Timmy Barbour and Tearsa Hobbs (both swing shift custodians), and proud Grand parent's Jim Barbour (swing shift custodian) and Vivian Barbour (day shift custodian). 

Sunday, June 30th is the last day of Fiscal Year 2024. Please be advised of the deadlines below for purchases and other fiscal actions related to FY24 and note that the financial impact of any transaction or request placed after these dates may be more likely to be delayed until FY25. 

Any items physically-received or services rendered 7/1/24 or later must be expensed in FY25 (not FY24), regardless of when the associated request was submitted or the PO issued.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notice, please let us know by calling our office at 541-346-2455 or emailing us at fass@uoregon.edu.

Last date to enter an AiM PREQ for greater than $25K (pre-contracted service or materials)…….......…… Monday, June 3, 2024

Last date to enter an AiM PREQ for non-local availability (approx 15-day lead time) ............................…….Monday, June 10, 2024

Last date to enter a Duck Depot shopping cart……………….. Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Last date to enter an AiM PREQ for local availability (1- to 3-day lead time) ........…….…….......Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Last date to enter an AiM shopping cart (inventory purchase from Stores) ...........…………….Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Last fuel sale for FY24 (Pumps will NOT be shut off.).........................Friday, June 28, 2024

Last date to approve External Charges/Shop Stock transactions..........Friday, June 28, 2024

Last date to submit timecards in AiM ......…………………........Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Last date to approve timecards in AiM ......………………......Wednesday, July 3, 2024

New FY25 work orders and phases must be ready for use on July 1, 2024. (Work Control Center)

The UO Learning and Development team is excited to present FYI Fridays, a new opportunity for university employees to learn together through brief, one-off presentations. FYI Fridays participants will learn about the work others do at the university; stay informed about resources, services, research, and opportunities; and receive updates on issues that affect the university.

Revitalize Your Routine: Introducing the UO Recreation Center: May 3, noon-12:50 p.m.
Presented by Chantelle Russell and Al Diaz, Physical Education and Recreation.
In person at the Student Recreation Center

The Basic Needs Program at UO: May 10, 10:00-10:50 a.m.
Presented by Julia Morrill, Office of the Dean of Students.
In person in the PeaceHealth North building, room 478

Use Your University Position to Help Reduce UO Emissions: May 17, 11:00 a.m.-noon.
Presented by Katie Lucca and Sarah Stoeckl, Office of Sustainability.
In person in the PeaceHealth North building, room 478

UOAdmin Internship -- Connecting Students with Campus Careers: May 24, noon-1:00 p.m.
Presented by Debbie Sharp, Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, Alex Koleber, Finance and Administration Shared Services, and Stella Aversa, UOAdmin intern.
Zoom meeting

SharePoint Team Sites 101: May 31, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Presented by Melanie Ferstman, Information Services.
In person in the PeaceHealth North building, room 478

Just want to say thank you to whomever raced to Franklin to remove and then secure the kitchen cabinet to the wall.
The speed at which that happened is much appreciated.              -Therese Devoe, SOJC

Thank you to Justin Tidrick, Rick Chase, Bob Petersen, Nate Ferguson, Terry Huuki, John Cabaniss, & Mike McCoy for the EC Cares Westmoreland Modular Exterior Paint & Siding Repair.                           - Alorie Mayer

I wanted to send a word of praise for the gentleman who came to pick up our oversized pallet from our work control ticket. He checked in to make sure he was collecting the correct item and asked if we needed any other recycling. He checked our recycle bins and cardboard to make sure we were in good shape! We are so grateful for the thoroughness he provided. - April Nero, Print Services

On Monday, April 8th, we had a pipe burst in the McMorran House which caused massive flooding in the kitchen and basement laundry room. To complicate the issue further, the Governor of Oregon was scheduled to attend dinner at the house that same evening at 6:00 p.m. This was certainly a high-profile event we did not want to fumble on at the last minute. We had spent weeks planning every detail of the event, and catering was due to arrive by 3:45 p.m. that day to start preparing the food. Not having water for food prep (and restrooms) was NOT an option.

Thankfully, Nick and Ron were on-site to turn a potential disaster into a WIN for everyone involved! Both men acted quickly and were very knowledgeable in how to fix the multiple issues that were causing the flooding. They kept me posted on the ETA for final repairs that day (allowing us to turn the water back on and make restrooms available). I, in turn, was reporting back to the President, the First Lady and my management to keep them apprised of the situation in case we had to develop a PLAN B for the Governor’s dinner. Fortunately, Nick and Ron handled everything swiftly and water flow was restored by 1:30 p.m. They also showed me the two locations of the main water valves on the property in case I ever needed to turn them off in an emergency. I really appreciated this, and I showed the First Lady the locations as well.

Thank you again for your team’s support. Nick and Ron stayed calm, cool and collected and the Governor’s dinner went off without a hitch at 6 p.m. She reported that she had a lovely time and the meal was better than anything she’d ever been served in a restaurant. Please let Nick and Ron know how much I appreciated their support.   - Amy Messner, McMorran House

Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30-7:30pm: Oregon Judicial History Makers. Celebrating four diverse judges who have made history in Oregon and learning about their pathways to the bench. Location: Oregon Historical Society Pavilion. Free to attend, open to all.  

Thursday, May 2 at 12:30-2:00pm: Morse Bookmarks: How the Heartland Went Red. Stephanie Ternullo, assistant professor in the government department at Harvard, will discuss her new book, How the Heartland Went Red: Why Local Forces Matter in an Age of Nationalized Politics. Location: Gerlinger Lounge. Free to attend, open to all.  

Saturday, May 4 at 4:00pm: Hui 'O Hawai'i's 49th Annual Lū'au. The University of Oregon Hui `O Hawai’i is proud to present our 49th annual Lūʻau. Location: Matthew Knight Arena. Cost: $15 for UO students (food and show), $30 (food and show), $15 youth, $5 (show, no dinner). Open to all, buy tickets here.  

Thursday, May 9 at 6:00-8:00pm: Anita Hill: Lorwin Lecture on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. The 2023-24 Lorwin Lecture on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties will be presented by award-winning author, educator, and lawyer Anita Hill. Location: EMU Ballroom. Open to all, free to attend.  

Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12: 56th Annual Mother’s Day Powwow and Salmon Bake: The UO Native American Student Union hosts the 56th Annual Mother’s Day Powwow and Salmon Bake. Powwow: Friday 5/10, Saturday 5/11. Salmon Bake: Sunday 5/12. Location: Mac Court and Many Nations Longhouse. Open to all.  

Friday, May 10 at 8:30-4:00pm: CSWS Alumni Symposium. Join us for a day of enriching dialogue as we explore the transformative journey of the Center for the Study of Women in Society (CSWS). Location: Global Scholars Hall. Open to all, must register to attend.  

Monday, May 13 at 6:00-8:30pm: Film Series: Mafias and Narcotraffic.  A screening of El Infierno (2010). Location: Global Scholars Hall. Open to all, free to attend.  

Tuesday, May 14 7:00-9:30pm: Intertwined: UNTOLD- Stories of Struggle, Transformation, and Triumph NIGHT ONE.  In its eighth year, Intertwined : A Personal Storytelling Event, will showcase 10 storytellers from Undergraduates to Alumni, accompanied by a live musical composition on May 14th & 15th in the Ford Alumni Center Ballroom at 7:30PM PST.  

Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00-9:30pm: Intertwined: UNTOLD- Stories of Struggle, Transformation, and Triumph NIGHT TWO. Location: Ford Alumni Center Ballroom 

Thursday, May 16 from 12:00-1:00pm: Special Collections Research Fellows Speaker Series.  Virtual Event. Cost is free, register here. 

Friday, May 17 from 6:00-8:00pm: OUT/LOUD Queer and Trans Performance Fest. Location: EMU Redwood Room. Free to attend. 

Please share your projects, campus news, photos, and kudos. You can email content for the newsletter to workcontrolcenter@uoregon.edu.

Thank you!