coe-staff: Ducks Give 2026 is here! - COE events and ways to get involved

[Laura King]

Hello COE Faculty and Staff,
Thursday, May 14, 2026, will be a lively day across campus as we celebrate Ducks Give, the University of Oregon’s annual day of giving, alongside University Day. Check out the events below, including new ways to get involved, plus a quick recap of the College of Education’s goals and activities.

Thank you for all you do to make the College of Education community so strong. Let’s show what COE can do and make an impact together!

Sincerely,
Esther Harclerode, Andrea Olson, and Laura King
College of Education Development Team

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Ducks Give 2026 is Live!

Make your gift to any College of Education fund by the end of the day on May 14 to help us reach our goal of 180 donations. Every gift moves us closer to unlocking $63,000 in challenge funds for the COE Scholarship fund,  Sapsik’ʷałá Teacher Education Program fund and the HEDCO Clinic Fund
Give and share: https://ducksgive.uoregon.edu/coe
Help us spread the word by sharing with your friends and family! You can also sign up to be an ambassador<https://ducksgive.uoregon.edu/giving-day/112779/signup> to access fun graphics and receive exclusive stickers for your participation.
To make it easy to spread the word, we’ve created a folder with COE specific email and social media templates, images, and our video:
 Ducks Give 2026 - COE Outreach<https://uoregon-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/lking9_uoregon_edu/IgDWimUGLqcPSKVsHxo6xgj6AWYX0h_23HLoA0YAf-W-TII?e=alYn1a>
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Join us for a day of fun events on Thursday May 14, 2026

COE Development HEDCO Lobby Tabling
The College of Education development team will be in the HEDCO lobby throughout the day to celebrate Ducks Give. Stop by to make a gift, pick up COE swag, and show your support with a sticker.
Time: 10:00 am- 2:00pm
Location: HEDCO Education Building Lobby

New! - EMU Student Event
This student-focused event features thank you card writing, pizza, make your own bouquets, visits from Caesar the No-Drama Llama and the Duck, performances from the Art Cart and Oregon Marching Band, and a photobooth.
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Location: EMU Amphitheatre

COE Photo with the Duck
The Duck is on the move! College of Education faculty, staff, and students are welcome to stop by the HEDCO Lobby to take a picture with the Duck before they’re gone!
Time: 12:35 pm-12:50pm
Location: HEDCO Education Building Lobby

New! - Faculty and Staff Ice Cream Social
Any faculty and staff who make a gift on Ducks Give are welcome to join us for a sundae.
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: Ducks Give HQ (Ford Alumni Center Giustina Ballroom)


Laura King | Development Coordinator (she/they)
University of Oregon | College of Education
230 HEDCO Education Complex |1655 Alder St, Eugene, OR 97403
541-346-1356
lking9 at uoregon.edu<mailto:lking9 at uoregon.edu> | education.uoregon.edu/giving<https://education.uoregon.edu/giving>

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