Welcome to the Work-Life Spotlight, the UO’s web location for information, news, and events supporting your full engagement in life, work and academics! Look no further for information about upcoming events and information and check back often for updates.
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Whether you’re a rider or an employer, whether you’re thinking about trying bike commuting for the first time, or you’re an experienced rider, the Challenge is for you.
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Nontraditional Student Union presents
Fun and Games Night!
Open to all Ducks
Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm at Mac Court
Relax, snack, chat and roll the dice. Play games, cards, Xbox, darts, anything but Solitaire. Enjoy company, food, beverages, and the challenge of beating your new friends at poker, blackjack or Go-Fish!
Pegasus Pizza will be provided along with lots of snacks and junk food. Feel free to bring your favorite games and BYOB.
For more information or to contact the Nontraditional Student Union, go to https://orgsync.com/51975/events/1066718/occurrences/2343952
UO PE & Recreation Youth Summer Swim Lessons!
Registration starts Monday, June 1st at the Student Rec Center Service Center! Registration form and schedule available online at https://uorec.uoregon.edu/youth-family/youth-swim-lessons/
Summer Morning Sessions
Session 1: June 22 – July 2, Session 2: July 6-16, Session 3: July 20-30, Session 4: August 3-13
Classes run Monday–Thursday for 30 minutes each (8 classes per session).
Class times are 9:30, 10:05, and 10:40am.
Starfish Swim School for Pre-school (ages 3 and 4-5) and Youth (ages 6-12). All swim levels available!
Summer Evening Sessions
Session 1: June 23 – July 16, Session 2: July 21 – August 13
Classes run Tuesday and Thursday for 30 minutes each (8 classes per session).
Class times are 4:30, 5:05, 5:40, and 6:15pm
Starfish Swim School for Tots (age 18-36 months + an adult), Pre-school (ages 3 and 4-5), and Youth (ages 6-12). All swim levels available!
For more info: https://uorec.uoregon.edu/youth-family/youth-swim-lessons/
Relax and Renew Summer Meditation Series
July 8 – August 12, Wednesdays 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Lew Lounge, Knight Law School (fourth floor)
Call (541) 346-2770 to register
$15 for all six weeks for students, $25 for all six weeks for faculty and staff
Participate in the 17th Annual Faculty/Staff Walk or Fun Run. This one-mile walk or 5k Fun Run starts/finishes at the Student Recreation Center Turf Field. Walk or run with other faculty & staff and win some great prizes! The grand prize is a one-year membership to the Student Recreation Center. The first 100 people who register and participate receive a free gift. All U of O employees are eligible to participate. Pre-registration is encouraged, but you may also register on-site.
Duckling Skate Day!
Saturday, May 16th, 2015
4:30 to 6:30 pm
Skate World
3188 Gateway Loop
Springfield, Oregon
Please visit https://orgsync.com/51975/forms/133988 for more information and to RSVP.
FREE for Nontraditional Students, Student Parents and their families!
The Retirement Crisis
Thursday, April 30th
6:00-7:00 pm
Lillis Business Complex, Room 282
Free and Open to the Public
Speakers include Oregon State Treasurer, Ted Wheeler, and Professor of Finance from Standford Graduate School of Business, Joshua D. Rauh.
John Chalmers, Abbott Keller Professor of Finance at the University of Oregon, will serve as moderator.