University Day is a long‑standing tradition that brings Ducks together in the spirit of campus pride and community service. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members are invited to help beautify campus by planting flowers, weeding beds, cleaning up litter, and more. Volunteers check in at the EMU Amphitheater and can earn a free U‑Day T‑shirt with just one hour of service.

One station on U-Day will improve the Millrace Natural Area. Volunteers will expand the nature trail westward along the south bank of the Millpond, increasing engagement opportunities and access for students and the community. 

Join fellow Ducks as we prepare our campus for commencement and continue a tradition that dates back more than a century!

Kids of CPFM employees explored campus and took part in fun activities during Kids on Campus Day last week! Here are a few moments captured from the festivities!

After a two-year planning effort with technical analysis and community input, the University has released a new Campus Transportation Plan. The plan provides a 20+ year framework to guide transportation investments that support campus growth and align with the Campus Plan. It advances a coordinated, multimodal approach that prioritizes walking, biking, mobility devices, and transit, while maintaining essential vehicle access and supporting campus sustainability goals.

U&E recently hosted a behind‑the‑scenes tour for VPFA interns, thanks to Steve, Rick, Paul, and Mike, who shared their time and expertise. The group explored the facility, gained insight into day‑to‑day operations, and even got a firsthand look at the tunnel, one of the highlights of the visit.

The interns came away impressed by both the scale of the facility and the work that happens behind the scenes to support campus!

We’ve launched an Employee Resources page, now linked at the bottom of the CPFM homepage (green button). This one-stop hub brings together helpful tools, policies, forms, and support resources to make it easier to find what you need, whether you’re a new employee, looking for HR information, or navigating day-to-day work essentials.

Date: Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: McKenzie Hall, 1101 Kincaid Street, Room 240C

The Office of Campus Planning has received $150,000 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. With generous support from The Getty, this funding will allow the University of Oregon to hire an architecture firm to develop a historic preservation and interpretation plan for McKenzie Hall, designed by DeNorval Unthank, Jr., the first Black graduate of UO’s architecture school.

The University of Oregon is one of 24 sites nationwide to receive a share of $3 million in grant funding to advance ongoing preservation efforts for historic sites, buildings, and landscapes that represent Black cultural heritage. With more than $150 million raised, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is the largest U.S. resource dedicated to the preservation of African American historic places.

To learn more about the program and this year’s grant recipients, visit:
https://savingplaces.org/stories/actionfund2025

We’re excited to introduce a new and improved way to recognize outstanding colleagues in CPFM! Gold Duck nominations can now be submitted through a convenient online survey, making the process simpler and more efficient for both nominators and reviewers.

This streamlined approach is designed to save time, reduce paperwork, and ensure a smoother review process overall. Whether you’re recognizing exceptional teamwork, innovation, or service, submitting a nomination is simple.

You can find the link to the Gold Duck nomination survey on the Employee Resources page, accessible at the bottom of the CPFM home page.

Swing shift custodial begins May with a potluck that had custodians with a satisfying start of shift meal provided by its crew and manager. Coordinator Chris McLaughlin and his smoked brisket that would make even Gordon Ramsey's mouth water along with Zack Ogborn's salad had even salad skeptics wanting more. Evan Lane and his baked banana and pumpkin bread was a hit along with generous portions of chicken macaroni and potato salad. It was all washed down with a mountain of soft drink options that would have even the biggest soda pop fanatic happy. From manager all the way down to temp employee everyone started Fridays swing shift with smiles and full stomachs.

May 6th - 8th

Learning and Professional Development

May 11, 13, 15 and 19 (four-part series): Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue (Duck ID login required)

May 14: Excel Formulas: Basics (Duck ID login required)

May 21: Creating a More Inclusive Workplace: Addressing Body Size Bias and Discrimination (Duck ID login required)

LinkedIn Learning: Harnessing Curiosity to Be More Persuasive and Influential

LinkedIn Learning: Making a Difference: How to Advocate for the Change You Want

A big thank you to Brianna Liberty and Renee Benoit for the final touches on our office remodel. They were able to squeeze in the installation of free cubicle panels from HR’s move out of PeaceHealth North and update the lighting in additional areas.  All the staff are very pleased with this simple but big improvement!  -Emily Eng

The QR code scanning to report problems is great. – Anonymous

CPFM Work Control and CPFM facilities once again have done a great job at helping everyone make campus a safer place! Thanks for the quick response and for all your work. – Anonymous

Always helpful and great customer service. Thanks! – Anonymous

Great work all around! Hell of a Grounds team! – Anonymous

Great work from Work Control and the Grounds crew as always! Thanks for all the safety support. – Anonymous

The Portland team is AMAZING! This was done before our staff even knew it. They were very pleased! – Anonymous

Thank you very much for moving the heavy boxes – OEMBA

Thank you for your help! The adjustment to our thermostat has made it much more comfortable in here. Much appreciated! 

In the past couple of months, Leah and I have noticed the great improvement in the standard and frequency of cleaning. And the windows down the hallway to our offices have been cleaned inside and out!

So, this e-mail is a recognition of someone currently doing an outstanding job and we hope that he continues for a long time to come. It makes all the difference to the work environment.

Whoever hired him and to Kent Slocum, thank you. You are appreciated!

Quinton and his team worked so quickly on this tough request that involved multiple buildings and carrying boxes of books upstairs. We appreciate their time and labor on this project. – Anonymous

The fence repair was awesome-- we had asked for one board to be repaired and they went above and beyond to secure several other boards. – Anonymous

Broken lock kept me out of my office.  A quick call and 30 minutes later the lock was fixed and I was back in.  Incredible speed and quality! – Anonymous

Judy Peters is always a pleasure to work with. Thanks for the speedy help.
– Anonymous

I greatly appreciate the professional and quick response to our sick issue. Thank you, again! – David Reesor, Director of Transportation

Thank you for all you do to maintain a clean and safe work environment! – Anonymous

Excellent work from the lock and door shop. – Anonymous

Erik and his partner were both extremely professional and attentive to what we requested. Very positive experience! 

Fri, May 1, 5-7:30pm: Screening of Black Box Diaries followed by a Q&A with director Shiori Ito (the woman who sparked Japan’s #MeToo movement), Lawrence Hall 177 

Tues, May 5, 3:30-5pm: Professor Mary Helen Washington on Paule Marshall: A Writer’s Life, Chapman Hall 220

Tues, May 5, 5pm: Taiwan Night 2026 – hosted by the Taiwanese Student Association, EMU Ballroom, Tickets $10.25 

Thu, May 7, 9am-8:30pm: Undergrad Research Symposium 2026 – various locations around campus 

Thu, May 7, 5:30-7:30pm: Asian Studies Research Event, EMU Cedar and Spruce 

Fri, May 8, 5-7pm: Weaving Hope – Queer and Trans Stories of Recovery from Substance Misuse, EMU 231 & 232 (Cedar and Spruce) 

Fri, May 8, 6-11:30pm: NASU 58th Annual Mother’s Day Powwow, McCarthur Court

Sat, May 9, 9:30am-12pm: History Hike starting at 5th and High St (walking tour of Eugene) 

Sat, May 9, 5pm: Pilipino Culture Night, EMU Ballroom, $9.25 tickets

Mon, May 11, 4pm: Screening of "Singing for Justice" with Co-director Estelle Freedman, Knight Library Browing Rom  

Tues, May 12, 3:30pm-5pm: Dept of History Pierson Lecture – Speaking of Sexual Violence, with Professor Estelle Freedman, Gerlinger Hall, Alumni Lounge 

Tues May 12 & Wed May 13, 7:30-9pmpm: Intertwined 10th Anniversary – Roots and Belonging, Ford Alumni Center Ballroom  

Thurs, May 14, 9am-2pm: University Day (come volunteer with us) 

Fri, May 15, 10am-10:45am: Everyday Inclusion 2026+ Research Greenhouse Tour, Research Greenhouse Facility

Fri, Wed,  May 20, 5:30pm: Wine Chat: "Incantation: The Power of Legal Language and Black Feminist Imagination”, Oregon Humanities Center, Capitello Wines (540 Charnelton st) 

Fri, May 22, 5-8pm: Eugene Emerald’s Armed Forces Night (tickets are free but RSVP required), PK Park 

Fri, May 22, 5:30pm: Noche De Excelencia hosted by UO Muxeres, Memorial Quadrangle

Fri, May 22 – June 7: Los Dreamers, Robinson Theater

Tue, May 26, 12-12:45pm: Everyday Inclusion 2026+ Joyful Placemaking – small intentional acts that surprise and delight, online

Wed, May 27, 12-12:45pm: Everyday Inclusion 2026+ MNCH Re-Envisioned and America 250 exhibits, Museum of Natural and Cultural History

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