coe-staff: Workplace back-to-class special edition

Wed Oct 15 09:37:40 PDT 2025

****  This email was sent on behalf of Edward M. Olivos, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs  ****

Hello everyone: hope the fall term has started off well for you. I wanted to draw your attention to an email we all received a few weeks ago. I know these mass emails tend to get lost in our inboxes but there is a very useful link<https://communications.uoregon.edu/uo-acronyms?utm_source=workplace-09-25-25&utm_campaign=workplace> in the message to an "acronym index" that has a list of acronyms used here at the UO. For folks new to the UO and to academia (and even for those of us who are not new), I hope you find the webpage helpful.

Edward M. Olivos | Professor | Department of Education Studies
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs | College of Education
University of Oregon
5277 University of Oregon | Eugene, OR 97403-5277
emolivos at uoregon.edu<mailto:emolivos at uoregon.edu>
(541) 346-2983

Go Ducks!

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From: UO Workplace News <workplace at contact.uoregon.edu<mailto:workplace at contact.uoregon.edu>>
Date: Thu, Sep 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Subject: Workplace back-to-class special edition
To: Edward Olivos <emolivos at uoregon.edu<mailto:emolivos at uoregon.edu>>

Updates and resources for employees from the University of Oregon’s official news source.

[Workplace Banner]<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f4767b8cca190f7b9c1c74d2f08e76ce819783e3a68d70b3856fbe26df2da5f374279dce9208e311e8d214b37607f23fd694>

September 25, 2025 • workplace at uoregon.edu<mailto:workplace at uoregon.edu?subject=>

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Special Edition: Back to Class
UO Workplace<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f4760c3f06bc7d6a05311a6a67b47615a0d1fee9f7aa11cd910010c4d05608cb7839f9794d1067cdbffb2af38cc248d9dfa5> is your official source of University of Oregon employee news. You’ll see it in your email inbox every Tuesday at 2 p.m. Learn more about the employee-focused newsletter<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f47672371ad24e9e74c4cb625187f7e7cd412a20796ccdd6a08e21b86eddc70fe3097ef00ea85c5474049e68843d5d407c26>.

This special edition is a collection of highlighted resources to help you do your job and enjoy the perks of being a UO employee.

Scroll through sections: News, resources, community, and recognition.
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[Students and staff walking on the sidewalks across campus on a fall day with a tree in the foreground]
News and Announcements

The following highlights address key topics as we enter a new academic year. 

Leadership
The academic year begins with two interim deans, Regina Lawrence in the School of Journalism and Communication and Emily Tanner-Smith in the College of Education. UO alum Olivia Miller is the new executive director of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. Deborah Keyek-Franssen was named as associate vice provost for UO Online and Continuing and Professional Education. Derek Kindle joined the university as vice president for enrollment management in June.

Name Changes

  *   The Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance is now the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f47672be7011969ec5391bc6d38a778088412a1bfc851a62946d56c3d65a9cd30684e6c02a49d877b7491845e231d42589bf>.
  *   The School of Global Studies and Languages is now the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f47613d89a23bb5e0b79f2c3c6a2f3389e851ab706bf675098bbeaca93c31fd2178fb05399c1d265157897ae164fb1040d83>.
  *   Our new apartment-style student housing is named Yasui Hall<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f476d6ad8c0415ba99529cdd18505ac7c6831c63d4af44439f9dfe232ce40d78902347e17c15cd41663419ca37cf28d4ebf5>.

Strategic plan
Named “Oregon Rising,” the strategic plan establishes four key goals<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f476bdeedad446370f22119b297a9bc1eed9f2989b520aabe07fc464d2a6eaacfbfa2589fc86e5daabff9d8755c5124bc04c> that include enhancing pathways to timely graduation, being a leader in career preparation, creating a flourishing community and innovation with societal impact. Together, these four goals (and four areas of signature scholarship) create a road map to align efforts and propel the university forward.

Financial reports
At their September meeting, the board approved the university’s budget and expenditure authority<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f476eee0fdc660c84d5a2286420084d1de86677c4be08083f50246e885740e682ed8a6e5c1b99900eade919ab2b7457bbebc> for the 2026 fiscal year. Financial reports are given at each public meeting as the board conducts official university business. These meetings provide UO employees an opportunity to better understand fiscal operations and management and stay informed about the university's outlook and plans for the future. Visit the board of trustees website<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f4761297b0ed079ab06be39ada80f27ef1b7ff413963c64808f1a3c5328e714c6b95aa22db07341908c684e1b1a2a3bd25c0> for meeting schedules and materials as well as links to join a live meeting or watch a recording after the event. Read more about the UO’s financial future at strengtheninguo.uoregon.edu<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f4768086273d905fa7e7f6ae997a021f786c14667d8b682621b4a22ab265d1e79da9b154369dad4fac10afa622b8896df0a6>.

Construction
University and Villard halls have reopened while Friendly Hall is closed for renovation. Hamilton residence hall is being demolished to make way for a green space and beach volleyball courts.
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[Employees visiting a table at the Resource Fair]
Support and Resources

A university is a unique place to work with opportunities and offerings you won’t find in other places. These are the highlights to keep you connected to all things uniquely UO.

Taking care of business
Acronyms
UO-speak often involves the use of acronyms. Translate our unique language with the acronyms index<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f4761ed66f6b1c4e3a697fd84f3234b7be3cbfc8f93def4124f5199ebbb603f2e6ea508c69a44c225a5a9ffb7385c6961b45>.

Paychecks<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f476aa97e5ed8a3bd089e33e76bd139bdd04b7a9d2a9aca6fedab927987f8a763a90101f38737bf1e27f4bcbad4bf558f6f4>
Payroll Services<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f476691c9f025b12c827bffc5b2bb94b40442cc9e61e8166211bb426e911735379b06e72209f5f97c32d0d0a932f26f2ead3> is your point of contact for general tax information, forms and other processes. If you have questions about recording your time and your own pay, talk to your unit or department’s payroll administrator.

Policies<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f476b2beb1e86dd5b14d7b458b8d619298f21097034074ce6aafdd8991288ed36064cff423d732878afbb9c3e7344b6c4250>
Find and review official UO policies in the Policy Library<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f47616596347bfdad1dc5f60e0f453554b65b6f12dec6ea80d2ab9fc628cb2dd1e657c49404140739e4e0adf8c0634c9d0c7>.

Printing and mailing
Print Services<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f4761a253de820c16670dea623142c3636984a4dbdb656cfffda588e98bf2d4951628dbe7366c519a093f0b9f62def1809a3> is your one-stop shop for printing needs. New equipment allows them to print on surfaces beyond paper. Mail Services<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f4765a4597c76c5622968817d00cb8d2903bac952efcfe533fd8dd42e11935f692af2d0f4fb395fb3690acb70fcec6ca9672> is your go-to resource for campus mail and package deliveries.

Records<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f4764b425616a1725a0d605d7e82d515973d70af6805c76b6cf5d9b82592277f97de2b2b4a1a892275023bf1fb0a255d7b47>
Learn what records you need to keep, where to keep them, how long to keep them and what you should destroy on the records management website<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f476afd155872073c54bbbd1e0ba0aa4d52033ce863e3dd0b3db5b343f81019ba2fc913996a66be6e52d4986f936675f8d41>, and remember that your records are considered public<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f47672c7046c22c0ecf543c678a21b3d602fd6e2aae509e467997f6b4cdd4524dbc7d57daf4cdeb1fb6a70bfd385945befe2>.

Technology
Visit the UO Service Portal<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f4769d5548279a09e9f36fdaf2d8b951d13c98c418f50801acacf1e367d3372eabdc23bcc177b509481ad6b8f5c884582aa7> to find how-to guides, submit a ticket or look up tech support contact info. Instructors can attend classroom tech trainings<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f476110ea8eb10154ce95b66cb83e21c4ed91694e799d1fd792e9846b46b08a8db68e06da213bac5c2287416872772a1c737>. Check the IT Service Status<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=fb2312b633e8f476e020878d845c9bc60addf6f931b5030ed7be0c81220ed495fcd7f46d83af6a0dfff524ca876fc34d6f66e23bbec8e54e> website for notices about tech outages. New faculty and staff can learn more about getting started with tech<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a189a84860f5327a5d32f105c965ad905c25b3951f1befd6b3fee3eabe60801ad0c638f562b8bbc7eea77a03cd03153825>.

Travel<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a19a80a1764ba375a8246020295e0d37893c1812b4414da666f04d157654214f1e6806c87f4fc278b401610f16c1f72d98>
Navigate the processes and practices required for UO-related travel with resources and support from the UO Travel Office<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1b66ae1a403921dc0478ffeac828c70dcd45cde636097c3f11c3b17dd2a7c0c46faf4cc7e5f23b4ef89010affa5655621>.

UO brand<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a18b96fe368259188ce2647c3f6eb0f0ff5808ef06f73b1a7e743f71f6202e1f0c3f1a86f662b7a640e6d60a7765a4caf6>
The Oregon Brand Guide<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a12e2bcfafb8617e3f9b7aa344c6b6a354bc9ebae692fdd95ec8e565a3f550bffbabe044880887019419f069f4815de85d> empowers you to maintain consistency and build our visual identity across all university communications. Join the next faculty and staff brand training<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1c4af09f1f47d3f4946e9650df0b07200e39a8d83e1d1877585a5c136975638aeab6f8e9faea078f8cf55df45ba515b4a>.
Taking care of you
For an overview of many of the employee benefits and well-being resources, visit the Employee Well-Being<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a10aef1434f7a9f95a51f5114d6c6173508999bb769c6bd31e1ed1dce6d4265c045cd7cf83981826a1adf5004cec3e3390> webpage.

Benefits for eligible faculty and staff
Look to the UO Benefits Office<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1ca1bfc63bbcdff695e2feeb1273706cafbafb773a7597758ee1a71eb9dfa0572ec50094cd12fd836b646021b2f3e3209> for resources and support.

  *   Your medical plan<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1b40e8cf338b904dee0b3867794f353ec0fc8ee7897de400d551f576b1aa3219fe9ae08830288a4bb9d6e1eb730a2c560> offers resources beyond health insurance. Check out virtual and on-demand mental health and wellness offerings<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a18d21ba38489784b60f04d279366a9bd7636fb5b179b55eeaa112dfa765b69c78e61c13c70ade68b78a541de8ca46e4e6>.
  *   Remember to take action during open enrollment<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1d166e1b87c8a2c7fe51a78a48913ba3cd424f2d36303fe75792e7dda7ea3b23d91f001c26a25fabb3dc9923aff279a01>, which occurs in October of each year. It’s mandatory this year!
  *   Get support from Canopy<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1a7a18b3f3c0212c1005e80827428c308bdff5c621511372311884ae252f1f93904e803984b2c4bfeab7e8b92fa23598c>, the university’s assistance program provider. Canopy offers support for mental health, financial and legal issues, finding child and elder care, home buying and selling, and much more. Use the resources and information available to save and plan for your retirement<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1107a38b012fe74e15f191c75ecffff02859362eabe24876ee3b2b41bf3fb62375084c099d95c0357eafcb8c0a7a708ea>. 
  *   Join us for the Benefits Fair<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a14b7479a9b798cb25ee8e29a3668948f4622713d33c01fc0296b1fae5b89fd5a2853089871029f35de0fd95e2ec63a256> Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the EMU Crater Lake Rooms.

Family support
Care.com<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1e9f6b06f6f5cc65afa9621351e8b8845d8e20b848096c195976a9d6666bacba34236829e2e57ab2a98ead9a1580ba686> is free and provides access to all types of care providers, monthly talks and presentations, and a discount program. HR connects you with a variety of resources to support your family and work balance.

Health services<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1514d90437441d2c817b1084e3420e48f7a80a5e1a8e4fee9c1e4423fe4eb6859e79047ece2652c333c6c9277f878de9a>
You can receive physical therapy, acupuncture and dental care through University Health Services<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1cf9703e3f761a62223c514d854974b5fdf82cb29020adba29e3f52a7ffb42e8fd71c48a6ee191647fb0213cb14bf5376>. Get your over-the-counter supplies and your prescriptions filled at the pharmacy. Flu vaccines are offered when capacity allows, so watch Workplace for announcements.

Physical activity
Employees get discounted memberships and classes at the Student Recreation Center<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1b08870bd4a55091b8c306dac7fa8d45bfb3c7d913fd41b2ec04d4466ac6aeaec9dd2800a936af1cd7e2d2f03aa8f9b85>. There’s a free weekly yoga class for faculty, staff and graduate students in 220 Gerlinger Hall.

Professional development<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1f7b6dc59e1128e17281e6738ebd2453eb31b2d73433204a384ba2171edea6b0faf3d4f4eaefae19be87ff193baf243a4>
Each unit has its own practices for professional development. University resources include:

  *   Academic Impressions<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a18f47ba0f1a7a979b90d2c8cec95bfe5726e9a441b6a220bcdfd60858c649ed37bbe4821e64128328987dfbaccbd3b427>.
  *   LinkedIn Learning<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a15dc28ebdb72034825803200cb09b6d57275011db96f0700db481d6b8ddfdfd6bdbfaa8df6e59760440fdbdb33be32100>.
  *   MyTrack<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1649f52f82c0740b7499a4fcfb3e0f7f9550550a4379eb9b785237358b4ead6b2291e03ffa2d10053d3b1ca410bccb85c> (registration platform for most UO-led learning opportunities).

Supervisors and managers
Thank you for the vital role you play in employee engagement and satisfaction. Don’t be shy about finding resources and connecting with other supervisors. Attend a supervisor orientation<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a130c31a9aebada75756f5924ed5ba682cba2627aa2aba11514c13803ec361006cc19c487cd0ef9f55b974918796c230dd> and sign up for our new Supervisor Snapshot listserve<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1ed4c2e4cee92cb67274f906624afc7c94ee0b75fd28f5620400b2feaf607722637c1b7f422495a86f8f6484a9b2e702b>.

Time off
Refer to the HR website for information about paid time off<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a16750540984c1cb932897d5434ffb609f8a8360ab93b8799aa5886ddcefa388e91cfe1a010dadcec7f140b8ed3ac05e12>, holiday observances<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1444dc00fe287f4081ca546b07254fbc140f416039b035b44c75e7da8c30e56a1e34215780bada1376989d6f1b4ff42a1> and other leaves of absence<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a155481268db474f7754ef9f7deb7bd512402ce2344da11ce6902f9846c5c47082628e9216dbf4bf561e06083ed7c40666>. If you have questions, talk to your unit’s payroll administrator.

UO Alerts<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1011e4cfbcb259b66b15c3493ab6c693bd4bd12bb5df063e66be81e691662e1962537944cb1b3d59c4b0359f6a18e462e>
UO informs community members of emergency issues impacting the health or safety of the campus community through UO Alerts<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1011e4cfbcb259b66b15c3493ab6c693bd4bd12bb5df063e66be81e691662e1962537944cb1b3d59c4b0359f6a18e462e>. You must opt in to receive UO Alerts via text, sign up using the codes on the right-hand side at the link above.

Workplace accommodations
The UO is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable workplace accommodations for disabilities and sincerely held religious, moral and ethical beliefs. To learn about the accommodations process, visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a12a5d0c73ccae90dfd38905448d3f552d809110ba724d923b40085a81f29120a164558714def0ea8a300539723b7da582> website.
Getting around campus
Facilities notices
Stay informed of campus closures, shutdowns and detours<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a10a8d36c9cccf32696c6ef67d8355f4f434133ac2ca6fd96869901bba3dba21f0d20ee582319cc224a576ac39285c4356> with notices from Campus Planning and Facilities Management or by checking the UO Campus Map construction impacts<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1c9a358567d55059190a5924f19f71cfee4032cb40a204cda5fe50c553355c79fb8ce00a371eca5b3babbbfffde46f549>.

Transportation<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1bec50df92fb6cf5e8c2687b2250798ebe82097629d7e23f12e42d47c42ef94040d287b7724c4515bae59843202b170fa>
Get on board with the many ways to get to campus — bus, bike, roll, walk or drive — and make sure to have the correct passes. Transportation Services<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1c19c712546d387596f00eb2d072d3754c9b202741f8d3ed98e398d095bfe421d47602dea8e1b426967bff4d7bc1f0288> is your go-to resource for your campus commute. The Access Shuttle<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a19b53ebc3cc33f8023a2f7ce03f47ed9742669f4ae820780c7dd48fe20833990b96facc8537d2a176bd4d72672c35bab2> for those with conditions that limit mobility has a new app available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s no longer part of the Duck Rides app.

UO Maps<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a18aaef946b5d3d57857ec269898cb04602d798e602de8a7546d4ab0963bdba767b00336ce33e3c157efa738812711162f>
Navigate UO campuses easily with the UO Campus Map<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1f31f687a2b24ce2bc90b1d094e0aadff3922b1318c29bcdb4c00180df24d265a227def0c6491acde2fadb9d8ed1f6241> and the map app. You can pin your favorite locations or take a self-guided tour of the Eugene campus to see landmarks and learn a bit of history.
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[Eric Alexander, director of EMU]<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a19a4e817446869aac2aac238727e6efea247b14412b9aad2fb4fd5aea50b27e2bbdbf85971bd8741259f57801cc80a88f>
Community and Connection

A university is a unique place to work with opportunities and offerings you won’t find in other places. These are the highlights to keep you connected to all things uniquely UO.

Let Eric Alexander show you why the EMU has infinite aura points, Gen Z style.<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1f5cda9239cbe508dfcd7ff6273f2b410b8ac6d8950d69dc449a805d7d4354f1b42e3038c82a2780053acd4f542368b49>
Athletics
Get season ticket discounts to cheer on the Ducks through the Athletics ticket office<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a166ce9d39c610c8003fa182772089b594c9de4bfeb76e77dd497a8d27c8515e97082bd9c45f6d3f89e110ddd10421672d>. Discounts to specific games are often announced during a sports season. Sign up your children for the Junior Duck Club<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a100d2b39a49ff34b7e389d6b6361c80432c15fd053ba4b751588ff6bb2ea771cf1d5abe446e7754cffb2c224b15ea3128> and get special perks from the Duck.

Creativity
The Craft Center<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1a8d966e8fe5e8959b9f49dbb37db42d19861a79db6102b62a1839493de968be1b685c533506322569e4b9fe8c101f3b0> fall registration is open; choose from a variety of workshops. The DeArmond MakerSpace<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1abc755d49be9e32222c1e4165c93b27968adc5e8fa34e0ab6b50fc90af8f3955e3e3e307640923d94bf293f22e577bc8> provides access to various tools and equipment, such as 3D printers, laser cutters and industrial sewing machines.

Dining
There are so many places to eat on a university campus. The UO Campus Map has a food app layer<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a176a4ebf02e626862d0ef15a9176c32ce6817599f4dedcd99d785eceec974465c6bfd274a4e8d18c456dd6e66cf020b9d> and a feature to get a unique URL to send to a coworker to meet for coffee or lunch. Sign up for Ducks Dine On<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1fa4ee3d6f5e6a4ec5ac190c72322baead67e6b9837ff31ad0283b3a7fa6eacbe9552cec9bdfe13222ab450291f7f30bd> to get discounted meal plans at University Housing dining locations.

Duck Store<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1ec18a9ded3318cbf223c7b65a9bd4d434f2fe6dd89a9747ac65cd0a404d497fe7d4f1926e5b617687f44bd8c65182338>
The Duck Store is your official store for Ducks apparel, art and school supplies, technology, textbooks and more. Sign up for rewards<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a114c5af100ca1ba907b9af385b859510808ed91dbbc8ac0c3d17e23223ef08385f64382c8c03e316d0cb414f96342d2a1> to earn and redeem points.

Events<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a15a42cf36baf138aa574587ed8d279fbc4e4d3e1445b2a777d91a3b5bcb3491e38da8627dbeab3685bf2f9f5cdcdee5d6>
Keep up to date on happenings around campus by searching the UO Events Calendar<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a16f5cd46765f0779f38a856d4ee436cc3362c945905e0e0ed87b75315536c28d9d727c06acff3b355676f28464fc18de2> and by submitting events from your unit, school or college. University Communications is now overseeing the calendar. Email uoevents at uoregon.edu<mailto:uoevents at uoregon.edu?subject=> with any questions or ideas.

FYI Fridays<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a17333a083da6089016337c3ce5dbd30fe63cf196db56d166f3ab040a1885b58caae23867e47c72f0af1c76b86ac53b0c8>
FYI Fridays give the opportunity for Ducks to learn from other Ducks. Sessions offer a variety of topics, last from 30 to 90 minutes and take place on Fridays during the academic year. View the FYI Fridays schedule<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1b4239e525a766445eb9fdf45ceb43de359a3981dd876935fdb60e98d4a75954a3c6ed6b3bc19946707d0a84c1e3715eb>.

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If you work, teach or learn at UO, you have a librarian. You have full access to UO Libraries<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1cc2dde7dd877d08b1afc81b0a6e49d839505ed3763484a485d85d8ed107ad14c9b041107f451fe784fca446763b26285> to explore books, use newspaper and magazine subscriptions, and even rent movies and gaming devices.

Museums
Explore history and art exhibits with your free admission to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1ce83b23454f8feb8814bbf84c82171e330177c82cb1ca6f2b9eb61d7650b63afbb1d40971abee1717c817232f45a9c4b> and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1e71a8a12fc26fb8413d6db8c312eeca1687962a4b6e6690bf8e207f37fd78ae76d3e751ef0f10f603da8f12100f0aac7>.

Peer coaching<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a12de3ee4b6b035cd02b9bb938b2dbcd22ea455197de3fa9e04ceb77be1fe135a22d3e36a0730f9a9660ec8327f3a9e878>
Join the 2025-26 Peer Coaching Program and receive support from a colleague or practice your coaching skills. Learn more on the Learning and Development website<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a106ddb9abfff809b7b5a903e3a466520e1d5eba0d83d5cc2fad4feab6aa8be52d291786b4841c338ecf98143f486972a9>.

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The Ombuds program<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a131261aa2a5fe7bc94bde1b92bee047c82a1dfb7cb3bc1bd9f6156d3a0e442af7b3740c00695153387249b14e733f925c> offers confidential, impartial, independent and informal conflict management support to the UO community at no charge. The program works with individuals and groups.

Staff tuition benefit<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1a3183806be4488bb3ab1c8897c7cb9fc60c87cd23b2c31869cff6b45ece72255b179c84525255ea04d80f4ea4b796f08>
Faculty and staff (not including temporary employees, graduate assistants and other student employees) employed half-time or more on the first day of classes may register for a maximum of 12 hours of credit per term at the staff tuition rate of 30 percent of resident undergraduate tuition. You can also transfer the benefit to an eligible dependent (the deadline has passed for the dependent benefit for fall 2025). Learn more on the Human Resources website<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1089297c3922cd1a219d2c600eed95c97559294a7d567bdf1558e1f4eaf476bf36cbe67e248e9deea2033997b6a9c0017>.

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Join a strategies group through the Campus and Community Engagement program<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a153960adf71f65e1345a6c9c2617f6455fd85691f2fccd1405245e0ab30253eb242c31f1b84d6aa59a70d4d53c40235c7> to be a part of cross-campus collaborations, to foster understanding and to encourage engagement built on the principles of empowerment and justice.

Volunteer
You are invited to help new Ducks move in during Unpack the Quack<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1d5afafb5db8aa1ecdcd51efab3e84a445943731245236dad4e4dcea9434d85701b8ae50bd01e7761836bfde8149292ff>, to help out at commencement and to make campus beautiful on University Day. Watch Workplace for other volunteer opportunities throughout the year to get involved with programs and events that serve students and their families.

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Purchase concert and event tickets for a broad range of venues both on and off campus, including University Theatre, through the UO Ticket Office<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1d0f974f5610c15a3da98716627a8b0dc94eeec3751c3796fe0c96bb8bce89e451a1fc4ef8ba8d85d245f7d291f8e3a60>. You can also apply for or renew your passport<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1626bdbc0a2a78b9ddda844ffbb4137bca65f18e4c491ef31aec8387f06b62115d91ff697b699db695e247a95349c3469> through this office.
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Awards and Recognition

Celebrate colleagues who have received UO-sponsored awards for their excellent work and contribute to recognition programs through the nomination processes.

Recognition programs
Awards recognize faculty and staff who demonstrate excellence, build community and have a positive impact on the university. View the UO-sponsored awards listing<https://click.contact.uoregon.edu/?qs=7286cde3375f58a1ba577136e5409cf0d5caed2b2f1e3a6b8788a41ef2b27eed1edcb4c2f81c6cb006845074e30c0950e35ad3d137b3c5a4> and make plans to nominate a colleague.
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