UO EVENTS
- Join K-Night for an evening of K-pop dance performances, traditional and modern games, raffles, skits, and more on Saturday, April 19, at 5:00 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom. This year’s theme is Squid Game. Tickets are $5 for UO students.
- Have an Earth Day party at Sustaina-fest. Come by the EMU Amphitheater on Tuesday, April 22, 2:30–4:30 p.m. for crafting, music, games, planting, a free thrift pop-up, and tabling from sustainability-related clubs and organizations.
- Decorate reusable cups, discuss topics around safe substance use, and play in a jeopardy game for prizes at Sip Safely on Tuesday, April 22, at 5:00 p.m. in Crater Lake Room North (146 EMU). Bartolotti’s pizza and mocktails will be provided!
- Visit the Health Grad and Career Expo on Wednesday, April 23, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom to learn more about your future in healthcare professions.
- Learn how to play the popular tabletop game Nemesis in the Allan Price Science Commons and Research Library on Wednesday, April 23, at 4:30 p.m. Free snacks provided.
- Attend the DanceAbility performance on Wednesday, April 23, at 5:30 p.m. in the Redwood Auditorium (214 EMU). DanceAbility is a dance method accessible to all people.
- Rally together for Take Back the Night on Thursday, April 24, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the EMU Amphitheater followed by a march in the streets. Take Back the Night raises awareness about the realities of sexual and domestic violence on campus and in the community.
- Step into a night of wonder as the Vietnamese Student Association presents Culture Show: Under the City Lights. Enjoy special performances, skits, fashion, street food, and cultural celebration on Saturday, May 3, at 6:00 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom. Tickets are $5 for UO students.
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NOTEWORTHY
- A new tool will give students anonymity when reporting harassment or discrimination. Students can call or text 541-313-HELP (4357) or scan a QR code to make anonymous reports and engage with civil rights officials.
- The UO and Next Step Recycling are partnering to open a new retail store of reuse electronics and office furniture. A grand opening is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
- Explore strategies to balance your budget while saving for life’s exciting experiences at the Affording the Experiences You Love workshop on Wednesday, April 23, at 3:00 p.m. in 117 Global Scholars Hall.
- Be inspired by extraordinary ideas at this year's TEDxPortland event, Saturday, April 26, at the Keller Auditorium in Portland. Jennifer Pfeifer, UO professor of psychology, will be one of this year's speakers.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- Get your questions about SNAP benefits answered at SNAP and Snacks on Monday, April 21, 2:00–4:00 p.m. in 230 EMU. You’ll also be able to start an application and enjoy free snacks. Can’t make it? Another session will be Wednesday, May 21. RSVP now!
- Want to learn about nutrition on campus and speak with a nutritionist? Join the Duck Nest for Nourish and Flourish: A Bite-Sized Nutrition Series with free food! Join in the Mills International Center (M102 EMU) on Tuesday, April 22, at 2:30 p.m.
- Volunteer at the UO's only student-led community garden nearly every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Grove Community Garden (1801 Moss Street).
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FUN FACT
In 2015, a team of physicists including UO researchers detected a gravitational wave for the first time.
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| The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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