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Lyllye Reynolds-Parker
Black Cultural Center
1870 East 15th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97403
Academic Year Hours
- 9:15 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
- 9:15 a.m.–6:45 p.m.
- 9:15 a.m.–6:45 p.m.
- 9:15 a.m.–6:45 p.m.
- 9:15 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
- CLOSED
- CLOSED
Hours subject to change; summer hours will vary.
Collaboration and Advertisements?
We invite the UO campus and greater Oregon community to advertise programs, events, and job opportunities via the Shades of Black Newsletter and BCC social media.
BCC Space Reservations
Host your next meeting, campus visit, or event at the BCC!
Submit your request at least seven business days in advance via the submission form below. All requests must be submitted via the form.
Please Note: All requests are subject to space and staff availability. We do no accept requests for times when the university is closed for holidays and breaks.
Our Mission, Our Legacy
The Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center (BCC) empowers Black students at the University of Oregon by serving as a catalyst for academic achievement and personal growth. As a welcoming and affirming space, the BCC connects students with vital resources to navigate their academic, cultural, and social journeys. Through its commitment to Black student success, the BCC enriches the cultural fabric and collective development of the entire university community.
Student Resources and Support
Diversity at the UO
Academic Advising Resources and Support
Financial Aid Resources
Basic Human Needs
Black Cultural Center Scholarships
Award allocations are based on academic classification, but range from $2,500–$7,000; available for incoming first-year students through graduate and law students.
This year's award cycle has closed. The application for AY26-27 will open in late summer 2026.
Events
Military Connected Graduation Celebrations
11:00 a.m.Jun
13
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2026 Military Connected Graduation Celebration on June 13, 2026 from 11 am – 1 pm in the Crater Lakes South room.
All graduating students are welcome to participate.
Graduating Students should registered using this link: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_248irnJ0S14D4JU
*Please submit the form by May 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Lavender Graduation Celebration
10:30 a.m.Jun
14
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for the 2026 Lavender Graduation Celebration on June 14, 2026 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm in the EMU Ballroom. All graduating students are welcome to participate.
Graduating Students should registered using this link: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_248irnJ0S14D4JU
*Please submit the form by May 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
¡Sí, se pudo! (Latiné Grad)
3:00 p.m.Jun
14
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2026 ¡Sí, se pudo! (Latiné Grad Celebration) on June 14, 2026, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the EMU Ballroom.
¡Sí, se pudo! celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of undergraduate, graduate, and law students who are Latiné, Hispanic, and/or of the Latinx Diaspora. This celebration commemorates the hard work and dedication that our students have shown throughout history, not only at the University of Oregon but also in global society. ALL graduating students are welcome to participate.
Graduates and guests will need a ticket for this year’s celebration. To claim your FREE ticket, please visit https://ticket.uoregon.edu/uo-dept/si-se-pudo.
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Graduates should claim their ticket before Tuesday, June 9th
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Guests' tickets must be picked up between Wednesday, June 3rd through Friday, June 12th.
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UO students, faculty, and staff will also need to claim their own ticket.
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To pick up your tickets please visit the UO Ticket Office in the Erb Memorial Union (EMU). The ticket office is open, Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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If guests are unable to pick up ticket(s) in advance, please arrive at the celebration venue no later than 2:45 PM to claim your ticket(s).
Important Notes:
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Graduates you should report to the EMU Crater Lake Rooms no later than 2:15 PM.
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Guest should be seated no later than 2:50 PM, as the event will begin promptly at 3:00 PM.
This event will be livestreamed for family and friends who are unable to join us in person. The livestream will have captions in English and Spanish.
https://youtube.com/live/xJrvZGvhVoM?feature=share
Community & Belonging Programs is proud to partner with Latiné Strategies Group, Hispanic Serving Institution Task Force, Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies, and MEChA to host the first ¡Sí, se pudo! (Latiné Grad Celebration), and we hope that you can join us in celebrating our Latiné Diaspora graduates from the University of Oregon.
Black Graduation Celebration
6:15 p.m.Jun
14
6:15–8:15 p.m.
Join us for the 2026 Black Graduation Celebration on June 14, 2026, from 6:15 – 8:15 pm in the EMU Ballroom.
Black Grad celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of undergraduate, graduate, and law students who are Black, which is an inclusive term for anyone who identifies as Black, African, African American, Afro-Latinx, Afro-Caribbean, and all others who have African Diasporic roots. This celebration commemorates the hard work and dedication that our students have shown throughout history, not only at the University of Oregon but also in global society. ALL graduating students are welcome to participate.
Graduates and guests will need a ticket for this year’s celebration. To claim your FREE ticket, please visit https://ticket.uoregon.edu/uo-dept/black-grad-celebration.
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Graduates should claim their ticket before Wednesday, June 10th
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Guests' tickets must be picked up between Wednesday, June 3rd through Friday, June 12th.
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UO students, faculty, and staff will also need to claim their own ticket.
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To pick up your tickets please visit the UO Ticket Office in the Erb Memorial Union (EMU). The ticket office is open, Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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If guests are unable to pick up ticket(s) in advance, please arrive at the celebration venue no later than 6:00 PM to claim your ticket(s).
Important Notes:
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Graduates you should report to the EMU Crater Lake Rooms no later than 5:30 PM.
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Guest should be seated no later than 6:00 PM, as the event will begin promptly at 6:15 PM.
This event will be livestreamed for family and friends who are unable to join us in person. The livestream will have captions in English.
https://youtube.com/live/9LHunhdrLkI?feature=share
The Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center is the host of this event, and we hope that you can join us in celebrating our Black graduates from the University of Oregon.