What Will Your Story Be?
What you do on campus and how you get involved in our communities is entirely up to you. Every year begins with the networking event Weaving New Beginnings, where you can find opportunities and a community to support you. Do you want to focus on building strong relationships through a program focused on succeeding at the UO? Or maybe you want to be involved in celebrating legacy and cultural heritage through major events on campus. Whatever your interests are, there are opportunities and a community for you. You get to choose how your successful college experience is defined. The Multicultural Events and Programming team is here to help you get there.
Multicultural Events and Programs
Throughout the year there are a variety of events and programs hosted by students and community members focused on sharing experiences and discussions around culture and heritage with the campus community.
Weaving New Beginnings
A networking reception to welcome new students, faculty, and staff of color. This event has kicked off our fall term for more than 25 years and has become an exciting campus tradition. All are welcome.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Every year the campus comes together to celebrate the lasting legacy of Dr. King's work. With award celebrations, a community march, service project, and a keynote speaker this celebration brings our community together to honor our shared vision to continue moving forward and pays tribute to the individuals who have bravely stood for justice and peace.
Raices Unida Youth Conference
Latinx high schoolers from around the state of Oregon gather for a full-day conference to connect with each other and learn about access to higher education.
Heritage and History Events
During Heritage and History Months, students, faculty, and staff come together to celebrate the stories, cultures, traditions, and experiences of various cultures.
DOS Multicultural Events and Programming Team Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Creating a common dialogue
The Office of the Dean of Students Multicultural Events and Programming team provides a place where all students are welcome to meet, plan, and help create a stronger community. It is a place that helps you connect with students of all races and backgrounds to collaborate around cultural programming and education. Our team collaborates on several events and celebrations throughout the year.
Resources
The Division of Student Life—as well as many offices and programs in the Division of Equity and Inclusion—work closely with a number of campus services to connect you with resources, services, and community. Below are a number of resources you might find helpful.
Events
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Spend summer 2026 studying the studying creative writing in Oviedo, Spain! Join the information session to learn more about the program and application process. The deadline to apply is March 15.
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Join Global Education Oregon for an information session on our summer 2026 Cinema Studies in Dublin program! This summer program is a fantastic opportunity to work both critically and creatively, taking courses on contemporary Irish cinema and digital filmmaking, as well as attending Ireland’s largest film festival held every year in Galway, the Film Fleadh. Weekly excursions and local outings in and around Dublin and the Irish countryside allow you to learn on location about the country’s rich film history and explore the sites where important historical events, and films about those events, took place.
This program has received high interest, and students are encouraged to apply early. The Cinema Studies in Dublin program is on a rolling admission application process, and the final deadline to apply in March 15.
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Learn about different study abroad opportunities to earn Spanish credit! At this information session, you will learn more about the benefits of Spanish immersion programs and cover details about our GEO programs and the application process. We hope to see you there!
2:00–4:00 p.m.
From Jan. 21 and continuing until March 18, the Northwest Native American Language Resource Center (NW-NALRC) will be holding weekly consultation and assistance times.
From 2-3pm PST we will be providing consultation and assistance with Community Projects and Planning.
From 3-4pm PST we will be providing consultation and assistance for Supporting Language Teaching and Learning.
To join, please fill out this short form https://forms.office.com/r/D2pg3wErfj.
If you are in need of assistance, or if you have any questions, please contact nalrc@uoregon.edu.
2:30–4:00 p.m.
Thank you for your interest in attending the Understanding Antisemitism with Project Shema training session on Zoom. Please register in MyTrack.
This workshop will explore the historical and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism and equip participants with the language, tools, and context to recognize and respond to anti-Jewish bias in academic and workplace settings.
The FBI has released data showing that anti-Jewish hate crimes in the United States reached record levels in 2024. According to the report, 1,938 single-bias hate crimes were committed against Jews last year, a 5.8% increase from 2023, marking the highest number ever recorded since the FBI began collecting data—a 5% rise from 2023 and the highest number since the organization began tracking. This briefing was developed after October 2023 to help participants navigate the current moment as upstanders and allies for the Jewish community. It provides context on Jewish identity, what antisemitism is, and how anti-Jewish ideas are showing up in discourse around Israel and Palestine. Our proven strategy for identifying Jewish harm nurtures empathy for all people, creates space for nuance, and respects the politics and values of everyone in the room. Participants leave with a toolkit to understand and identify anti-Jewish harm. Half the session is dedicated to a brave space conversation and Q&A.
Instructor: Sophia McGee, Senior Facilitator with Project Shema
Related sessions:
Recognizing and Addressing Islamophobia, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Bias on Campus (Wednesday, February 4, 2:30-4:00pm)
Debrief Session: Understanding Antisemitism and Islamophobia (Wednesday, February 11, 3:00-4:00pm)
Departments:
Division of Equity and Inclusion and University Human Resources, Learning and Development
Email aleeder@uoregon.edu with questions.