Reminders for a safe and enjoyable Spring Game weekend
Reminders for a safe and enjoyable Spring Game weekend
Quick Quack
Thursday, April 27, 2023
UO EVENTS
  • UO Hui 'O Hawai'i presents the 48th annual Lūau on Saturday, April 29, starting at 5:00 p.m. at McArthur Court.
  • Enjoy a tasty treat and learn about student activities happening during week five at Tuesday Treats on May 2, 12:30–1:30 p.m. in the EMU near the O-Desk.
  • Explore climate change through play at Climate Change Game Night on Friday, May 5, 5:00–8:00 p.m. in the Allen Hall Atrium.
  • Celebrate Taiwanese culture at the TWSA Night Market, where you can enjoy live performances, boba, food, and more on Friday, May 5, 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the Ford Alumni Center.
  • Become empowered to make a positive difference in your community by signing up for the Amplify Your Voice and Action: Civic Engagement Series on Wednesdays of odd weeks during spring term. 
SPRING GAME WEEKEND
This weekend is shaping up to be a busy one. The Ducks football team will be playing its Spring Game, families will be in town for Spring Family Weekend, and it is forecast to be sunny and warm. Here are a few reminders to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable weekend in Eugene.
  • Kickoff for the Spring Game is at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, in Autzen Stadium. Admission is free, but fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to Food for Lane County.
  • If you live off campus and plan to entertain friends and family, do your part to be a good neighbor.
  • Know the facts and party safe. Make sure you understand all the responsibilities regarding hosting parties before having one of your own.
  • Alcohol poisoning can be fatal. According to Oregon’s Medical Amnesty Law, if you seek medical assistance for yourself or another person, neither of you can be held responsible for a Minor in Possession (MIP) for alcohol.
  • To help prevent sexual assault and driving under the influence, Duck Rides provides transportation services seven days a week, 6:00 p.m.–midnight. Schedule a ride by calling 541-346-7433.
  • If you have family members attending Spring Family Weekend, there are lots of activities on campus and around Eugene that you can enjoy together.
NOTEWORTHY
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
  • Learn from women who have found their own unique career paths in the Women in Music Industry Panel on Friday, April 28, 4:00–6:00 p.m. in the EMU Redwood Auditorium.
  • Join us in challenging the narrative of scarcity around environmental crises at Abundance: Talk by Alexis Nikole Nelson on Tuesday, May 2, noon–1:00 p.m. in the EMU Redwood Auditorium.
  • Discover how you can pursue an international education at the Study Abroad Orientation Workshops being held Wednesdays during spring term, 4:00–5:00 p.m. in McKenzie Hall, Room 240A.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
  • Attend an event for Mental Health Awareness Month throughout May. Counseling Services offers workshops, panel discussions, art projects, and more.
  • Acquire skills to reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance focus and concentration, at Duck Nest x AEC Meditation on Tuesday, May 2, 11:00–11:50 a.m. in the EMU Willow Room.
  • Reserve your seat to WinCo with the Grocery Shuttle on Tuesday, May 2, 4:00–5:30 p.m. Shoppers will meet at the EMU Amphitheater. 
Oregon Duck mascot
FUN FACT
The Pocket Playhouse Theater in Villard Hall is rumored to be haunted.
 
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