Guaranteed tuition proposal update, All Sizes Fit, and more student news
Thursday, February 20, 2020
GUARANTEED TUITION
The Tuition and Fee Advisory Board (TFAB) has recommended adopting a guaranteed tuition program for new undergraduate students. Existing undergraduate students would see locked-in, modest yearly tuition increases under the concept.
Read more about what the student, faculty, and staff board is recommending on Around the O. The full memo sent to President Michael Schill detailing TFAB’s recommendations on all tuition rates and fees for next year can be viewed here.
All students and campus community members are invited to a public forum with President Michael Schill to learn more about the proposal and to provide feedback. The forum will take place Monday, Feb. 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom (Room 244). Dinner will be provided.
The president will also take written comments about the recommendation through 5:00 p.m. on Friday Feb. 28. You can make comments on the recommendation here. The UO Board of Trustees will vote on the tuition plan during its March meeting.
UO EVENTS
Meet employers and start your career at the Internship and Career Fair today noon–4:00 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom.
Ducks After Dark will be playing Knives Outin the Redwood Auditorium tonight at 8:15 p.m. Snacks will be provided.
The All Sizes Fit Art Gala aims to increase body positivity. View art showcasing body diversity Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Snacks provided.
Next Tuesday, 5:30–7:00 p.m., Jonathon Garcia, Chief Engagement Officer for Portland Public Schools, will do a free Be Series talk titled Be Educator.
WELLNESS
Take a free class on Rudra Meditiation to help you release tension and clear your mind today, 5:00–5:30 p.m. at the Duck Nest.
All Sizes Fit: Latinx Body Image will be discussing perceptions of Latinx and non-white populations Monday, Feb. 24, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Food and drinks provided.
Take time to relax at the Oregon Mindfulness communal meditation circle Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1:30–2:00 p.m. in the EMU Duck Nest.
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
Recycle clothes and create new designs at the Screen Printing Workshop today, 6:30–8:00 p.m. in the LLC South Performance Hall. T-shirts will be provided.
Learn how to study abroad in the upcoming academic year at the GEO Peer AdvisingWednesday, Feb 26, 5:00–7:00 p.m. in Global Scholars Hall.
Involvement coaches are available every Friday from 9:00–11:00 a.m. in the CSI Resource Center. Drop-in to find clubs or programs you may be interested in.
Next Thursday, noon–2:00 p.m., a panel of students and faculty will discuss the differences solidarity and Allyship with Women.
FUN FACT
The walkway between Fenton and Villard used to be called Hello Lane. There was a sign naming it, and everyone was supposed to wave at each other.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
