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
3:00–7:00 p.m.
Join us for Language Circles this fall term at the Mills International Center every Monday!
Language Circles are conversation groups led by native and/or proficient speakers. Students of all levels can learn and practice languages through informal conversation.
Different languages are offered every hour. Stay tuned for our fall 2025 Language Circles schedule! All times will be posted to our Instagram @uomills and in our space, Mills International Center, EMU M102.
The Mills International Center space is open to ALL students, faculty and guests, U.S. and international!
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Northwest Native American Language Resource Center.
Practical tools for gathering and interpreting community input, including mapping, asset inventories, and consensus-building strategies.
Participation is on a first come, first served basis. We are capped at 50 participants per workshop.
Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/NjGWyE6sxe
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.
As part of the University of Oregon’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on January 22, 2026, the Division of Equity and Inclusion invites students, faculty and staff to submit original “Where I’m From” poems reflecting this year’s theme: “The Courage to Belong.”
This theme honors the bravery it takes to show up authentically, especially in spaces where belonging has been historically denied. It invites reflection on identity, inclusion, and the ongoing work of creating communities where everyone is seen and valued.
Submission details:
- Open to all members of the UO community.
- Poems should follow the “Where I'm From” format (inspired by George Ella Lyon).
- Submissions can use the provided template or be submitted as a Word document.
- Creativity is welcome. Poems may stick closely to the template or take a more personal, expressive approach.
- Maximum length: 500 words.
- Deadline: December 1.
- Submit poems via this link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jxkLj0f0_ky6A1JrRsZh-FQ5-iDVuhlGhbmyVQTDFZxUMjkzTVJZWjJFNUdHUzRNVlVCQ0RSRkZEMC4u&route=shorturl