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
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Want a place to relax, get creative, and meet new people in between classes? Come Chill in the Mills! Chill in the Mills is a weekly event where the Mills International Center hosts a new craft activity every Wednesday from 2-4pm this fall 2025. All supplies are FREE and provided by the Mills! Refreshments also provided.
Keep an eye out for the schedule posted in the Mills Center space and on our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uomills/) to make sure you don’t miss out on any exciting crafts! The Mills International Center and its events are open to all UO students, faculty, staff, and community members. We hope to see you there!
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Lundquist LinQ is an in-person drop-in advising opportunity geared towards LGBTQIA+ students with business majors or minors to meet with an advisor that is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
5:00–6:30 p.m.
~ Follow your dreams and explore Japan! ~
The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Being a JET is a chance to teach English and represent the United States as a cultural ambassador to Japan. Most participants serve as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and work in public and private schools throughout Japan; some work as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) as interpreters/translators.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in any field by the time of departure for the program and coordinators for International Relations must also have a high level of proficiency in the Japanese language.
Gain valuable insights into how submit a strong application. Before attending the info session, please watch an important video on how to write a great JET Statement of Purpose at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaq-rxLLUg4
To speak with a JET Program representative contact Matt Turner at: matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp
More information and application available at: JET Program USA – The Experience of a Lifetime
9:30–12:00 a.m.
Semester at Sea is a multi-country, full semester study abroad experience based on a ship. This study abroad experience is open to any major and focuses on a cross-cultural experience, visiting three different continents and 10+ countries. A representative from Semester at Sea will be hosting an information session followed by a Q&A. Students can expect to learn more about the admission process, life on the ship, in-country travel, and scholarship opportunities.
Stop by to connect with the Semester at Sea representative, Marin Maxwell, while on campus at any of these events:
- 9:30am-10:30am: Info Session and Q&A Location: 122 McKenzie Hall
- 11:00am-2:00pm: Information Tabling Location: Tykeson Hall (13th Street North Entrance/Portico) – table provided by Career Center
- 2:30pm-3:30pm: Drop-In Hours Location: Tykeson Hall – Commons (same area as last visit)
- 4:00pm-5:00pm: Info Session and Q&A Location: 101 McKenzie Hall
Questions/more info contact: Marin Maxwell (she/her/hers) Senior Regional Director of Enrollment & University Relations (West) Email: mmaxwell@isevoyages.org Phone (call or text): 970.372.1232
2:00 p.m.
Join Land of Origin artist James Lavadour and art historian Kate Morris, UO Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, for a discussion of painting, printmaking, Lavadour's approach to understanding the land, and his place in contemporary American art.