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
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Experience Oregon's dynamic—yet fragile—kelp forest ecosystems and learn why this species is vital to Oregon and the world. Discover the critters that call Oregon's kelp forests home, the threats facing kelp today, and what we can do to help the kelp.
1:00 p.m.
Join the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) San Francisco office for an informative session discussing short-term and long-term postdoctoral fellowship opportunities in Japan. Learn about the application process, timelines, and practical insights into conducting research in Japan. Ideal for researchers, faculty, postdocs, and graduate students across various fields. The information session will be offered via Zoom. Join in at https://lnkd.in/gVs-UVSA.
The deadline to apply for the short-term fellowship is June 7, 2024 by 5 p.m. JST. Further details here: https://ow.ly/hArT50QUSuC
The deadline to apply for the long-term fellowship is April 26, 2024 by 5 p.m. JST. Further details here: https://ow.ly/sZwG50QUSuG
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Sponsored by UO Sexual Violence Prevention Education, come hear the Sexual Assault Awareness Month keynote speaker, samantha bitty! Using disco revival music and visual media to move through what can be nuanced or challenging topics, this dynamic keynote discusses sexual health, relationship health, and the role of pleasure and sexual communication skills in cultivating consent culture. Gazing through an intersectional lens, and deploying the Systems of Empowerment framework developed by Miss. bitty, attendees are invited to be the composers of their own relationship to self and others.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Experience Oregon's dynamic—yet fragile—kelp forest ecosystems and learn why this species is vital to Oregon and the world. Discover the critters that call Oregon's kelp forests home, the threats facing kelp today, and what we can do to help the kelp.
1:00 p.m.
With the rise in popularity of land acknowledgements, Indigenous artist Steph Littlebird asks us to reexamine this trend and go beyond the statement. What comes after we acknowledge the land and its Native stewards? How can individuals and institutions contribute to lasting changes and be true allies for Indigenous communities? Learn more about Oregon Native history, contemporary Indigenous identities, how to look critically at land acknowledgements, and move beyond words toward action.