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
❄️ ❄️ Welcome queer and trans parents! ❄️ ❄️
LGBTESS & the Nontraditional Students Program invite queer and trans students who are parents to participate in our 2025 January Queer and Trans Parents Cafe.
On Tuesday, January 21, from 12-1:30, we welcome you to the EMU’s Cedar Room (EMU 231). Come for the opportunity to chat, swap stories, and build friendships with other queer and trans parents on campus!
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Are you a business or accounting major (graduating December 2025-June 2027) looking for an internship in summer 2025? Would you like to intern in another country this summer? Need funding to help offset costs?
Join us for an opportunity to learn about the Lundquist College's Singapore Internship Experience, taking place summer 2025. Discover how you can spend your summer in one of the world's most dynamic and safest cities, working with a great company, gaining international business experience, and building a global network.
During this casual lunch (provided), you'll get to meet and hear from Spencer Erspamer, our inaugural intern who was in Singapore this past summer, along with a special guest, Prakash Mulani, a Duck alum who lives in Singapore.
Seats are limited—RSVP today! today!
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Enjoy stress-free time together with disabled and neurodivergent graduate students from across campus. Share experiences, exchange resources, or consult with a GE from the Accessible Education Center. Refreshments served.
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Join Global Education Oregon for an information session for our Writing in East Asia program in summer 2025. In this four-week program, you will explore the linguistic, historical, and cultural features of the three dominant writing systems of East Asia: Chinese 漢字, Japanese 平仮名 and 片仮名, and Korean 한글, while immersed in the city of Kyoto.
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Attending big campus career events focused on internships, networking, and life after graduation can be intimidating and overwhelming. WE'RE HERE FOR YOU! Join Darius & Brian for an informal chat and plenty of personalized advice about how to prepare, what to bring with you, and how to impress everyone you meet during Winter Career Readiness Week.
Come learn about all the week's events including: Resume Extravaganza, Career Tour, Career & Internship Expo, and Practice Interview Day.
Bring a friend and with you to the BCC and let's set you up for success!
HOSTED BY:
Darrius Redrick (Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE) Multicultural Academic Counselor and Black/African American Retention Specialist) Brian Hubbell (University Career Center Student Ambassador)