Hey Ducks, It's Week of Welcome and here's what you need to know
September 25, 2025
Hey Ducks,
Welcome to fall term! The leaves are changing, but the sun's still out. It's the perfect setting to kick off a great year. Here’s the scoop.
Events
Movie on the Lawn:The weather calls for a cozy movie night outside. Saturday, Sept. 27, 9:00–11:00 p.m. Memorial Quad
Bingo in the EMU: The first of the weekly bingo nights is coming up. The only way to try your hand at winning Duck Bucks is to join!
Monday, Sept. 29, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Guest Services O Desk, EMU ground floor
UO Football Watch Party: Join the flock in cheering on the Ducks as they face Penn State. Saturday, Sept. 27, 3:30–7:30 p.m.
Memorial Quad
Multicultural Center Open House: Discover all the resources the Multicultural Center has to offer and meet with other student organizations.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 3:00–6:00 p.m. 109 EMU
WORKSHOPS
Job Search Strategy for International Students: Get tips and build your game plan for a US-based job search. Remember to register for this virtual workshop.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Wanna Get Savvy at Buying Cars?: This educational clinic will help you understand loan terms, spot predatory practices, and learn negotiation tactics.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 4:00–5:00 p.m. 142 Knight Law Center
Welcome, New Ducks!
Begin your green-and-yellow journey with activities to learn what campus has to offer and, of course, activities to just have a good time. Check out the packed schedule of Week of Welcome events.
Highlights include the class photo at Autzen Stadium and the New Student Convocation. Don't forget the festivities to introduce you to places on campus: Duck into the Rec, Black Cultural Center Open House, EMU Open House, and Knight @ Night.
Noteworthy
Fall Term Duck Corps:Join a service team with other Ducks to make a lasting impact in the Eugene-Springfield community. Sign up by Friday, Oct. 3.
More than summer jobs:Learn about the incredible research, internships, and jobs done by Ducks over the summer, spread out across Oregon and the globe.
Health and Wellness
Hang out with therapy dogsand unwind amid the hustle and bustle of move-in.
Friday, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Student Welcome Center in Unthank Hall
Let's Talk provides easy, free access to an informal consultation with a Counseling Services staff member. Use this resource to shake off the stress of a new school year.
There’s always more where that came from.
Check out the UO Event Calendar for more weekly happenings: