Dear students,
It is hard to believe that we are already in week 5—we are so proud of you for moving safely and successfully through the first few weeks of fall term! As we approach Halloween this week, you may want to explore the many Halloween-related events that offer fun entertainment and activities for UO students in the days ahead—and most of them are free! Visit the UO Calendar for more details.
As we celebrate, we also want to remind you to take care of yourself and take care of your friends, guests, and each other. We are most proud of our UO community when we all look out for each other and ensure safety and inclusivity in all that we do.
|
-
State and local laws regarding alcohol and other drugs are always enforced, but there may be increased enforcement around the time of Halloween.
- Be prepared to practice bystander intervention—if you see something, say something. Call for help or assistance if there is a safety concern. Creating a safer campus is a shared responsibility.
-
Know the signs of an alcohol or drug overdose and always call 911, even if you are unsure. Signs of a substance-related emergency can include disorientation, inability to be woken up, slow or labored breathing, cold or clammy skin, and vomiting.
-
Medical Amnesty: If a person under the age of 21 contacts 911 for help during an alcohol or drug related emergency, policies like Medical Amnesty and the Good Samaritan Law protect the caller and the person in distress from criminal or legal charges.
-
Learn tips for safer substance use by accessing UO’s resources.
|
Halloween costumes are an opportunity to have fun and to be creative with consideration for others. As you think about how you intend celebrate this Halloween, we invite you to do so in ways that nurture our aspirations of being an inclusive and flourishing community.
Although individuals have the freedom to choose how they dress, costumes that mock, stereotype, or appropriate religious, cultural, or social identities of any individual or group are not in alignment with our shared university values. We invite you to choose costumes that uplift our common humanity, and that contribute to our goal of building a community where everyone can flourish.
Led by a shared ethos developed by the Division of Equity and Inclusion, we aspire to be a community rooted in the principles of love, authenticity, courage, and empathy, one that calls us to grow together and align action with our values. Read more about how we can build a flourishing community together.
We take care of each other because everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued. Thank you for doing your part. Although it is not always easy, we encourage you to intervene if safe to do so—or contact the appropriate resource—in situations that are harmful.
Be well,
Angela Lauer Chong, JD
Vice President for Student Life
Yvette Alex-Assensoh, PhD, JD
Professor and Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
|
|
|
|
|
6203 University of Oregon | Eugene, OR 97403 US
|
|
|
|
This email was sent to .
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
|
|
|
|
|
